NVN June 2012

Northern Valley News

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Another bet on hay Farming can be a risky business.

For Suzanne and Steve Woods, Calingiri farmers and part owners of Muchea based business Hay Australia, the decision to plant hay again can’t be easy after having endured two very tough years.

Despite the risks, the decision still makes sense for many reasons. The market for export hay continues to grow and in a good year the returns can be strong.

Steve and Suzanne are united,

“We are going to stick to what we know how to do. We have the infrastructure, the staff and the markets to do hay, and so we will continue”.

The global demand for hay is growing. As China’s population becomes wealthier, its demand for milk has surged. There are 14 million dairy cows in China and expected to grow to 20 million in 4 years. According to Steve, an average Middle East, tender can be about 600800,000 tonnes - that’s almost the

entire Australian production by commercial processors.

With these markets in their sights, Steve and Suzanne have commenced planting oats for 2012. Hay Australia partners Troy and Shona McDonald and the Woods will produce about 50% of Hay Australia’s export hay. The rest is bought in from about 20-30 farmers, as far as Three Springs, to Williams down south. Most have recommitted at some level for the 2012 season.

This is bold and brave given

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the pain of 2011, but it is also a numbers game. According to Suzanne, “2011 was a one-off year, I’ve studied the bureau rain records, every October for as far as they go back, and the rainfall events of last spring only happened once or twice”.

The memories of last year are still close. Steve shares the highs and lows, “We thought it would be an exceptional year up until 10th September - then it rained on a weekly, fortnightly basis until 15th Nov. There was only one weekend when it was possible to bale top grade hay”.

The result was a very disapointing year for most WA farmers, with much hay damaged

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by the rain. Despite the poor quality of the hay, Steve is confident about 50% of it will be sold to the export markets, albiet modified markets. Unfortunately the rest of it was left to rot or burnt.

Timing is everything with hay, Suzanne shares, “We plant based on historical pattern - you usually get Royal Show rains, so we count back from there, based on different varieties ‘growing days’ we can determine when to plant.

We have to get it exact because it has to cure.”

Let’s hope the analysis pays off, and the weather does what it should, and Steve and Suzanne enjoy a great 2012 season.

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Editors note

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

Thank you to all our advertisers and to our editorial contributors.

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

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Welcome to our June issue of Northern Valleys News.

The Northern Valleys are spotted orange as the citrus season arrives across the region.

We look forward to seeing more of the regions harvests at the lower chittering farmers markets.

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Dog Attack Alert

dog or dogs could have killed this animal.

A mauled sheep was the second recently found on a Bindoon property with similar fatal injuries. The farmer was convinced that the death of the sheep was caused by a dog and not a fox, due to the nature of the injury and evidence of the struggle nearby.

Dog owners are warned to ensure that their dogs are contained at all times, and particularly to lock up thier dogs at night - especially now that it is lambing season. Please also make sure your dogs are registered with the council.

Whilst the attack could have been made by a feral dog, it is also very likely that a domestic

Expression of Interest to Learn to make Jam The Chittering Bindoon Country Women’s Association will be holding jam making classes in June. If anyone in the Bindoon community would like to learn how to make jam and is interested in participating in this activity please contact our coordinator Mrs Kathy Brown on 9571 4176 or the

Letters Congratulations on your first birthday and thanks very much for bringing such a great news paper to our district. We look forward to each edition and always find so much of interest in it, and it keeps us up to date with what is happening locally.

Well done to you both.

If you have problems with similar attacks please call the local ranger and report the incident.

President Mrs Carolyn Cover on 95710263.

The Country Women’s Association branch of Chittering Bindoon hold their meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 10am in the CWA rooms in the Bindoon Hall.

New members, including mothers with children are most welcome.

Enquires please contact the President Mrs Carolyn Cover on 95710263 or Secretary Mrs Lois Jones on 95760451.

Air Show would not have been possible without the support from our local community, who assisted us with attending the event and, showing patience for the traffic around our base.

Best Wishes

I hope you had the opportunity to attend the Air Show with us and learn more about the myriad tasks we undertake here at RAAF Base Pearce to train the future pilots of the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy.

Katherine & Doug Lilburne.

Regards

I would like to thank the Swan Valley and Bullsbrook communities for their outstanding support for the Defence Force Air Show at RAAF Base Pearce on 19 and 20 May. The Australian Defence Force was delighted to welcome 51,000 visitors to our base, to view the latest in military aviation. The

Wing Commander David Turner, ADC, Senior ADF Officer: RAAF Base Pearce

Thankyou to all those who have taken the time to send in letters to the editor. We welcome your feedback and are interested in your opinions.

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Join in and celebrate Australia’s first National Honey Week A perfect excuse to make a beeline for honey and celebrate National Honey Week (4-10th June 2012).

Why not try the honey challenge and enjoy honey for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

West Coast Honey (Gingin) will be taking part in Honey Week from the 4th to 10th June 2012 •V isitors may view Honey Central Extracting plant in action on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Honey week.

•S ee and listen to how their

Wednesday 6th June Transit of Venus

Monday 4th - 10th June Honey Week

Wednesday 13th June Grants, Sponsorship Success workshop 6.30pm to 8.30pm Pickett Park Hall, Bullbrook

Saturday 16th June St Johns Ambulance Sub Center opening

bees work within their hive in a safe environment.

Are you curious about beekeeping?

Wonder no more, A field day will be held on Sunday 10 June, between 11am and 4pm, at the House of Honey in the Swan Valley.

• There are 919 registered beekeepers in Western Australia with some 29,102 hives.

“The numbers of commercial beekeepers is declining as there are not enough new beekeepers coming into our industry to replace those retiring.

“This is one of the aims of

BEE Keeping FACTS

• 105 beekeepers have between 50 and 1,350 hives producing an average of around 2,600 tonnes of honey.

• 65 per cent of this honey goes thorough mainstream the rest via roadside stalls etc.

• Farmgate value of hive products i.e. honey, wax and pollen is around $10 million.

• Estimation of pollination $90 million plus. 25 per cent of honey produced is exported overseas.

Event Risk Management

Training Evening Tuesday June 26

Old Midland Court House, Helena St, Midland 6.30–9.00 pm Doors open 6.00 pm

Events can be an exciting way to raise funds, engage the community, spread our message and achieve objectives, they can also be unpredictable!

This presentation provides an overview of Risk Management for Event Organisers and looks at some simple ways to minimise your risks and maximise outcomes.

Topics include: Understanding and identifying Event risks; Developing a Risk Management Plan; Evaluating and Treating Risks; Emergency Planning and Event safety; Tips to Minimise Financial Risk for Events; Key Event Legislation; and Working with the City of Swan when staging an activity or event.

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• The shop will also be running specials:- 10% off, on 500g 1kg & 3kg containers of our local/ regional gatherd honey from the Menzies Banksia (also know as Firewood Banksia) and Redgum - Marrie.

- A free honey icecream for customers who purchase over $50 worth of honey when they visit.

Honey Week to promote our industry and hopefully attract new beekeepers into it,” she said.

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) Beekeepers Section Executive Member, Leilani Leyland, said,

Sunday 17th June

Places limited—Bookings essential.

Cancellations without notice will be refused future bookings.

To book—contact Joanna on 9267 9136 or joanna.fazzalari@swan.wa.gov.au Bookings close Thursday June 21 unless booked out earlier.

Wednesday 20th June NVN eWorkout - 2-6pm Chittering Chamber of Commerce Sundowner - 6pm-7.30pm

Saturday 23rd June Landcare Weed Workshop Workshop- Prepare for disaster 10am to 4pm Bindoon Town Hall

Sunday 24th June Bindoon Markets (Op Shop)

Tuesday 26th June

Chittering Farmers Markets are back!

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Sunday 15th July Lower Chittering Farmers Market 9-1pm

Dont miss the first market of the season Sunday 9am-1pm, 17th June.

Producers attending include: Gidge Gourmet Fudge; Leesa of The Greenhouse with her certified organic veg/seedlings, dried herbs and tea blends; Elizabeth Foley with her pickles, chutneys, spice rubs and jams; Andersen Cacao Creations with their raw organic, dairy free chocolates; and Liz Benwell with Citrus fruit and juices.

Also at the markets will be stalwarts of the local

Chittering/Bindoon scene, Bindoon Bakehaus; the Brocks from Muchea; Regans Ridge and the Esslemonts with their fresh local olive oils; West Coast Honey and Harry Testoni.

Another highlight of The Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets are the traditional Greek food delicacies to buy, from savoury to sweet. It’s a great idea to enjoy a glass of Christos Valley Estate’s premium wine with the fresh-cooked Greek treats.

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Please call Jackie Shervington Phone: 0419 045 783

Whats on at the Chittering Landcare Centre?

Our next event on the Community Workshop Calendar is the “Weed Workshop”. Bring a sample of your weeds down, find out what they are and how to control them.

Also hear about what is being done is the local area to tackle some of the nastier ones.

Saturday 23rd June, 9am – 1pm at the Landcare Centre – 175 Old Gingin Rd, Muchea. The Workshop is FREE with lunch provided.

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Drivers Beware

Barni Norton

Please take care when travelling behind trucks on the Great Northern Highway.

This road was built 50 years ago, and we all know that the traffic using it has changed, but the infrastructure of the roads has not changed as dramatically as the traffic. In three years, the traffic going through the town of Bindoon has increased by forty percent, mostly in trucks. (road count MRD 2009 & 2012) No one likes to use their voice like a squeaky wheel. Unfortunately it seems this is what our community needs to do. The truck drivers are doing their bit as a united voice and asking for this upgrade, plus the diversion around Bindoon.

Our communities need to do their bit too. Talk to politicians, and report incidents you see to Main Roads by email or phone 138 138.

The little silver car travelling behind the oversize load (pictured above) had a narrow escape. The driver navigated safely through the small branches of the two trees that were severed by the haulpak on the oversize, south of Bindoon on Thursday 24th May, (right)

Wannamal Morning Tea Wannamal hosted a successful Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer support, raising just over $650.00. Forty people enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea, bought a raffle ticket or two, purchased from the trading table as well as put their minds to the task of answering a question sheet on West Australian town names.

The girls from Koorunga CWA Branch are always on the lookout for projects that assist the community. A sewing morning recently produced 80 calico drawstring bags that will be used by the Christian Health Aid Team in Vietnam.

These bags are given to WA cubs and scouts to decorate them, fill with a soft toy, toothbrush, pencils, paper and a notepad.

The bags are taken to Vietnam four times a year by volunteers, and given to children once they have their teeth checked. 20 of these bags are soon to be decorated and filled by the Gingin Cub Scouts.

For more information about Koorunga CWA Branch contact Karyn Collins 95753143.

Bindoon Retirees News THE BINDOON RETIREES had a lovely day out at the Macadamia Nut Farm at Baldivis on the 11th May – we heard an interesting talk on the Macadamias and how they grow and are cultivated.

We then went on to Serpentine falls and had a lovely walk up to the falls which had quite a lot of water running, which surprised us all as it had been so dry up here in Bindoon.

We finished our day with an ice-cream in Armadale and had a lovely drive home, with our very good driver Tom. Join us on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm for a game of indoor bowls with our new yellow bowls.

For more information please ring : President – Lois Jones, 9576 0451

Two long tables displayed their favourite, unusual or best teapot, tea cosy or teacups, and what a collection there was. The oldest teapot dated to 1904, one of the more bazaar, a lady in the tub, a couple of dainty metallic teapots, plus beautifully crafted china collections plus numerous novelty teapots including a black cat. Winners of the display were chosen by people’s choice.

The Wannamal Indoor Bowlers are to be congratulated for organising a very enjoyable morning of sharing good company, fun, laughter and fellowship and they would like to extend sincere thanks to the people who travelled from Bindoon and Gingin to support this event as well as local businesses who donated items for prizes.

Chequers 50th anniversary May 20th through 26th Chequers Golf Club held a week of golf to celebrate turning 50.

Each event was well supported by both current and past members, all enjoyed their day out.

Sunday was spectacular because as well as golf we were able to view the air show free of charge.

Playgroup in Bullsbrook for Mums with PND Parenting isn’t always easy but sometimes just spending time with others who understand what you are going through can help.

Tuesday Ladies Frock-n-Golf day was well attended all were dressed for the occasion, start time 8-30am home time 6-40pm a good day had by all.

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Playgroup WA has received funding through the Federal Government’s Communities for Children Plus Program to run a supported Playgroup in Bullsbrook for Mums who are experiencing PND or anxiety. Currently around one in eight Mothers experience difficulties adjusting after the birth of a baby with many of these Mums often feeling quite isolated or overwhelmed.

Attending a Playgroup specifically intended for Mums with PND can help by reducing the isolation that Mums can experience, providing opportunities for Mums to talk with others who are experiencing similar things and by providing opportunities for Mums to spend quality time interacting with their child or children in a supportive environment.

This free Playgroup will meet on Wednesday mornings at the Bullsbrook District High School. Mums with PND who are currently attending other Playgroups in Bullsbrook are very welcome to attend this group in addition to their regular Playgroup.

If you are currently experiencing post natal depression or anxiety and are interested in attending this group please contact Chris Hawkes at Playgroup WA on 1800 171 882 or email chris@playgroupwa.com.au.

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Scroungers on Wednesday saw a big field on the course in perfect weather with good scores being recorded.

Monday, Thursday, and Friday fields were smaller but we all enjoyed the company and the golf.

Saturday evening saw a dinner dance held with 90 in attendance all enjoyed a very nice meal, and after a speech or two the dance floor was well used.

I would like to thank our sponsors for the week, Tiwest, Life members of Chequers, Chittering Hills b/b, Cooee Courier Service, A G J Powder coaters, Red Roo Hotel, The Maze, Management Committee of Chequers.

The 50th anniversary committee must also receive a thank you for their work and effort in putting this week together they were Toni Bennett, Nita Schmidt, Jo Petersen, Brian Bell, John Ablett, Brian Milburn.

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Gingin British Car Day

Faye Butler and Olga Fewster

Tom and Angela Cabassi and George Gifford

Lisa Templar and Tracey Merryman-Seery

Lorraine Cliff, Jade Stokes, Renae Stokes, and Ian Cliff.

Daphne Thompson and Anne Parrott

Frank Butler and Geoff Parrott

Simon Fraser and Max Fewster

Above; John Carter and Hugh McLean Left; Cass, Rochelle, Jane & Renae from Gingin Playgroup cooked up a storm

Sally and Frieda Barrett -Lennard

Megan, Jason and Isabella

CWA Koorunga 30th Birthday

Sheila Haeulser, Trish Taylor and Faye Shardlow

on, the members now come from Wannamal, Gingin, Bindoon and Piawaning. Started by Shirley Forrester, members were delighted that Shirley’s daughter-in-law Clare was able to join in the days celebrations.

Current and past members, and invited guests laughed, chatted and

Sylvia Harris and Margaret Vallentine

reminisced over lunch at The Bite restaurant, Bindoon.

Entertaining poems written by Shiela Cocking over the years, were greatly enjoyed. Joan Bathgate, a member of Koorunga since 1991 was acknowledged for an amazing 50 years of CWA service. Annette Howard, the only inaugural

Clare Forrester and Karen Van Beek

member still currently a member was recognised for her 30 years contribution. A special presentation was made to Rob Bathgate identifying the outstanding support he has given the branch.

Between courses, Mal Taylor and Sheila Haeusler shared stories from the original Wannamal CWA

days. Mal fondly remembered the wonderful afternoon teas provided at CWA outings and driving his mother to meetings in the chev ute.

Sheila spoke of meetings in the old Wannamal Hall, dressed in her finery with stockings, boiling the kettle on the wood stove and the toilet in the scrub.

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The Koorunga Branch of the Country Women’s Association celebrated it’s 30th birthday on May 30th.

Koorunga is an aboriginal word for four, and was chosen as members then came from Gillingarra, Mogumber, New Norcia and Wannamal areas. Thirty years

Annette Howard, Janet Cameron, Beryl White and Karen Kerr

Joan Bathgate proudly displaying a special bone china cup presented for her 50 years service

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Council to the Community JUNE 2012 MEET WITH THE SHIRE PRESIDENT

Download a toolkit from http://festofall.com.au/resources/ or contact the FESTofALL team on 1300 655 906.

Shire President, Councillor Michael Aspinall, is available to take appointments at the Shire’s Administration Office in Gingin on Tuesday mornings between 9am and 12noon.

Congratulations to the Gingin Pensioners Social Club Inc. on organising the first ANZAC Day Service in Gingin in 50 years.

To make an appointment please contact the Chief Executive Officer’s Personal Assistant, Karen Okely, on 9575 2211.

The Shire President and Greater Gingin Ward Councillor, Rob Kestel attended the Service and were both amazed and humbled by the event.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK To compliment the Shire of Gingin website, we have created a Community Facebook Page to encourage the Shire of Gingin community to share photos, memories, events, ideas, etc.

Search for Shire of Gingin. We would love to hear your thoughts.

YOUNG CARER SUPPORT FESTofALL is an Australian Government initiative, supported by Carers Australia.

FESTofALL is a series of free events on 24 June bringing Australia’s young carers together to enjoy a day of fun, meet others in similar situations and build networks to assist them moving forward.

A young carer is any young person aged from 5 to 25 years of age who provide regular and sustained care and assistance to another person with disability, medical condition (including terminal or chronic illness), mental health issues, drug and alcohol problem, frailty due to age, or any combination of these without payment for their caring role (a pension or benefit is not considered to be payment for the caring role).

ANZAC DAY GINGIN DAWN SERVICE

Angela Cabassi, the Events Coordinator for the Gingin Pensioners, is looking for feedback on the Service to assist with the event preparations for next year.

Feedback sheets are available at the Shire Administration Office in Gingin.

information line on 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au. www.beyondblue.org.au

COASTWEST GRANTS 2012/2013 The Coastwest Grants program provides funding for projects that aim to improve the condition and amenity of Western Australia’s coast.

The 2012/2013 funding round is now open and applications are to be submitted between 30 April and 26 July 2012.

Guidelines and application forms from can be downloaded www.planning.wa.gov.au/coastwest www.planning.wa.gov.au/coastwest.

Fits perfectly!

There were loud cheers of applause at Gingin as the new water wheel weighing over two tonne was skillfully dropped into place.

IN RECOGNITION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS The Shire President would like to recognise the tireless work by volunteers within the Shire with a “thank you” BBQ in Seabird.

All Bushfire, Red Cross, Ambulance, Sea Search & Rescue and Lions volunteers are invited to attend the event on 28 July. Please register your interest with Cher or Jerrah, on 9575 2211.

WATERWHEEL Our beloved Gingin Waterwheel has been restored by Gingin Men’s Shed community group and is now back in its rightful place at Granville Park. A new fence compliments the iconic Waterwheel’s aterwheel’s fresh look.

The official “first rotation” of the Water Wheel took place at the British Car Day on 20 May. Thank you to the Men’s Shed team and Tuss for their assistance with the project.

HEYWIRE A new beyondblue awareness campaign is encouraging seniors across Australia to learn about depression and anxiety, talk about these conditions to help reduce the associated stigma and to seek help if they think they have some of the symptoms.

To find out more about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders, call the beyondblue

Heywire is a place for young Australians to share stories, ideas and opinions about life in Australia outside the major cities. Entries are open now for the 2012 Heywire Upload your story competition competition. before Monday, September 17.

More info can be viewed on the ABC website www.abc.net.au/heywire.

Further Council information is available on www.gingin.wa.gov.au or at: Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503 Telephone: 9575 52 2211 Facsimile: 9575 2121 Email: mail@gingin.wa.go .gov.au

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Whether by good luck or meticulous planning the result was a perfect fit, with a narrow margin for error.

We watched Anthony Maras, of Tuss Concrete, manoeuvre the crane with his remote control device - up, down, up and placed.

Congratulations to the Gingin’s Men in Sheds group and to all their supporters; TiWest; sandblasting and painting of the Axle and Hub. Hamiltons Sawmills; very competitive quote for the supply of timber for the wheel.

Kim Gray; loan of Trailer to collect Timber.

Gingin Fabrication & Steel; Cutting outer Hubs off and removing bearings.

Brad Gresele & Brendon Fewster; for Crane to lift and turn sides during construction.

Tuss Concrete for organizing permits, moving the completed Wheel and delicately placing it into the site at the brook.

Gingin Police; providing the escort for the over-width load.

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Local Bindoon citrus farmers Helen and Shane Martin, from BINDOON CITRUS, have taken a giant leap into the 21st century, selling oranges online to people in WA.

the postage to make sure quality produce arrived.

Starting off with family and friends and a few loyal followers from the farmers market we delivered sufficient boxes to know that it would work.”

The idea was grown from a request from many of Shane and Helen’s friends living in rural areas of WA how to access their fruit, as supply of fresh quality fruit in some parts of country WA is difficult. Also inspired by their experiences at the Mount Claremont weekend farmers market, they knew there was demand by people for premium quality and fresh oranges.

Helen says the trial was extremely valuable as far as lessons and ideas for future. Ease of order and payment for customers is paramount with a clear website and payment process using Pay Pal.

According to Helen Martin, “We trialled the concept in 2011; testing the processes, particularly

Based on the trial, the “tree to mailbox” timeframe was at the most 5 days and in many cases overnight was achieved. Orders are placed by Saturday night and fruit is picked, packed and posted within 48 hours.

Helen says it’s liberating to have more control of prices and to give remote communities better access to fresh WA fruit. Shane and Helen believe what makes their product unique is that the fruit comes straight from the trees in their orchard which is why they only sell direct online 5 months of the year. Shane says their fruit is pesticide free mainly due to the guinea fowl that roam the orchard cleaning up any insects and fallen fruit.

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Wildflower of the Month: Hibbertia hypericoides: “Yellow Buttercup” A wildflower which is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia and common in the Chittering area. It is a shrub which grows to about a metre, with brilliant yellow flowers, which flower from May to October.

Weed of the Month: Arum Lily – This beautiful weed originated from South Africa and thrives along our creeklines and wetter areas. It has the potential to invade pastures and is known to be toxic to livestock. Chemical control should be undertaken before seed set during JuneOctober, with best results when flowering.

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A message from the Shire President Here we go again. It’s budget time once more.

Where did the last year go? We are entering this entertaining time of year with some new faces. We have two councillors, who were elected since the last budget was prepared, to bring fresh perspectives to the deliberations; and we hope that, in the last year, the rest of us have acquired even greater stocks of wisdom and knowledge to bring to the process. We also have a comparatively new CEO leading the staff in making their customary hefty contribution to the proceedings. New faces, new ideas, and perhaps, new directions; but don’t panic! There are enough of we old, staid, conservative types left to ensure that nothing too scary befalls the community.

Discussions so far have made one thing plain. There is a need to take strong measures to bring our various facilities up to a standard acceptable to a diverse, progressive and fast-growing Shire like ours. Sadly, we cannot afford to replace all the facilities we have that are not up to scratch. The existing sporting and recreational facilities will have to be modernised sufficiently to serve their purpose for at least another decade. Fortunately, efforts in recent years have ensured that none of our fire stations are in immediate danger of collapsing. That’s more than can be said for our health facilities. Both the Community Health Centre and the Medical Centre are no longer adequate for current or future needs. They need to be replaced and that’s something that will have to be done within the next financial year.

Although not normally considered a community facility, Binda Place is a vital hub in the heart of Bindoon Townsite. If the current rate of growth in the Shire continues, and the predictions indicate an increase is more likely, this area will have to be upgraded to meet the needs and community expectations of a modern commercial and social centre. Last year we completed the necessary surveys and various other “invisible work” to be able to start this important project. All we need to do now is find the money! As well as all these challenges, we will once more need to find the funds to continue the “normal” Shire services.

Roads and refuse; emergency and ranger services; the library and the cemetery; maintenance of all our facilities, old and new; aged and community housing; all must be kept at the highest standard we can manage. If you tune in same time, same place next month, I might be able to tell you how it all went.

At this time of year, you won’t hear anyone connected to the Shire complaining of boredom! I sometimes think that the Shire is a bit like a swan. Apparently moving slowly and sedately along, while actually, beneath the surface, we’re all swimming like hell!

Thanks for your time.

Alex Douglas

Upcoming Council and Advisory Committee meetings Australia Day Advisory Committee

Tuesday, 5 June – 1pm

Chittering Bush Fire Advisory Committee

Tuesday, 12 June – 7.30pm

Ordinary Council

Wednesday, 27 June – 7pm

All Council and Advisory Committee meetings are held in Council Chambers, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon unless otherwise stated. All meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise stated.

Email Register The Shire has also commenced an email group for all residents of the Shire of Chittering to keep you informed and educated about preparation for any emergencies within the Shire of Chittering. If you would like to subscribe to this email group please email your details to chatter@chittering.wa.gov. au advising you wish to subscribe Fire and Emergency email group.

Day Centre We are pleased to advise that the refurbishment of the Day Centre in Bindoon is now complete. Silver Chain is currently in the process of fitting out the building and then it will be open for business.

Don’t look for a sign that says Bindoon Day Centre as a more fitting title is being investigated, something like Chittering Community Activity Centre.

Silver Chain are still seeking volunteers to assist at the Centre. Sharon Richards, from Silver Chain, said they like to be family friendly, so

if there are any Mum’s out there who have children in their care, they will be welcome to visit and assist. If you would like to contact Silver Chain please speak to Karen at the Shire office for contact details.

Shire of Chittering Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2012 -2015 The Plan has now been approved by the Office of Crime Prevention and a copy is on the Shire’s website. We thank everyone who contributed to the process.

The Shire will be re-establishing Rural Watch, so if you are interested please contact the Senior Ranger to register your interest and contact details.

Make a note – Australia Day 2013 The Shire of Chittering will be holding the Australia Day Awards Presentation evening on Thursday, 24 January 2013 at the Bindoon Town Hall. Further information about the event and when nominations are open will be advertised

Thank a Volunteer Lunch – 20 May 2012 Volunteers gathered at the Bindoon Hall to thank each other and the community for their consistent volunteer work. Volunteer week runs from 14-20 May and funding from Volunteer WA needs to be spent during these dates. Two weeks prior the community had a chance to nominate a volunteer from their club or community group. Twentyseven volunteers were nominated; and as a thankyou gift received a certificate and an Australian sapling from a local tree farm.

As this event was held during a busy weekend we had twenty-five attendees.

During the day we had Merry Robertson attend and presented on Gaining Volunteers.

This was a great information session for the volunteers and gave them ideas on how to attract more volunteers to their groups/clubs.

Once Merry was finished the certificates were handed out and the speeches read, thanking

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the volunteers for their hard work. Cr Robert Hawes was there on behalf of Alex Douglas handing the certificates to the nominated volunteers.

Some groups brought photos of activities and recent projects they had been involved with, to share with the rest of the community.

Lunch was provided by way of a sausage sizzle and salads from the Bindoon Bakehaus.

The event concluded at 1.30pm. Everyone enjoyed themselves and some people were very surprised to be nominated as they were not told. The community are always helping in some way and this grant funding from the Volunteer WA helps us thank them for all their hard work.

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Picnic in the Park

Did you know?

6 May 2012 The Shire of Chittering’s annual Picnic in the Park was a free event to encourage families to come down to a local park with their family for some lunch and fun activities.

This year we had the Bindoon Playgroup taking care of the arts and craft tables. The Koorunga CWA did the Story time and the Wildlife Carers brought some wildlife and general information to the event. In attendance was the regional BeActive Co-ordinator, Anna Jamieson, who entertained everyone with sporting activities like frisbee, footy and soccer.

Also at the event was Old MacDonald Farm from Gingin who brought along lambs, goats, duck, piglets and much more. A big thankyou to the Chittering/ Gingin Lions club who provided train rides for the children.

Thank you to the Chittering Wildlife Carers for cooking the Sausage sizzle so well, the event would not have run so smoothly if it were not for you.

The Shire of Chittering has registered with the Department of Sport and Recreation to roll out KidSport in our Shire this winter. KidSport will enable eligible families to access financial support to cover club membership fees for their children; getting more children into sport and supporting the future of local sporting clubs.

In order for families to access KidSport funding, clubs need to be registered as a KidSport Club with the Shire of Chittering.

The form is available on the Shire’s website or one can be posted out to you. Please complete the registration form and return to

If you are interested in using the shire’s community bus please contact the Shire’s Customer Service Officers on 9576 4600 for more information.

Upcoming events Grants – Sponsorship – Success Wednesday, 13 June 2012 – 6.30pm until 8.30pm Pickett Park Hall, 5 Maroubra Avenue, Bullsbrook

If you would like to be part of this community event next year please contact Grace at the Shire.

KidSport Funding

The Shire has a community bus available for community groups who are unable to afford the cost of commercial hire.

the Shire of Chittering, PO Box 70, Bindoon WA 6502. Once your application is received you will be sent a pack of applications to distribute to eligible families within your club.

The application process for families is very simple and the Shire of Chittering is on hand to assist were necessary.

For more information, or if you would like to arrange a time to further discuss the KidSport initiative please contact either the Shire’s Club and Community Development Officer on 9576 4600 or chatter@chittering.wa.gov. au or the Shire’s BeActive Coordinator, Anna Jamieson on 9651 0000 or via beactive@moora.wa.gov.au.

This Grants and Sponsorship workshop will include a major presentation from Scott Hodgens, Candor Training who will focus on grants writing and effective sponsorship proposal, followed by a presentation from Sports Medicine Australia who will be discussing the Healthy Clubs grants program for the 2012 Summer season. To be confirmed is a presentation from a sports club discussing best sponsorship practices. Tea, coffee & supper will be provided. Attendance to this workshop is free of charge. RSVP – Grace Pritchard, 9576 4600 or chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au

Workshop - Prepare for disaster Saturday, 23 June 2012 – 10am until 4pm Bindoon Town Hall Many of us are still learning the lessons of the past and rely on others to respond in times of need. There is a growing number of people and community organisations that are working together to be better prepared for times of disaster. Councillors and members of your local emergency management committee will be attending to provide you with historical information used to establish risk and vulnerability from hazards.

RSVP – Margaret Woodthorpe, 9383 8815 or woodm@jlta.com.au

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Don’t bug the vegies

By Linda Napier

‘Grow your own veggies,’ everyone says.

I’d rather grow my neighbour’s. His plump carrots, sleek spring onions, lush silverbeet line up smartly in straight rows.

My patchy veggies peep at me through caterpillar holes in downcast leaves.

‘Give ‘em a shot of garlic-and-chilli spray,’ advises my neighbour from his pest-free garden. I’m sure he sends weevils, mites, maggots and their friends over to my side of the fence.

Labels lie cast aside, useless. Seedlings all look the same once cutworm has gnashed through the crop. Somehow Turnip and Swede survived the rampage, growing boldly behind defences of eco-friendly shopping bags – I’d run out of space by then. Perhaps moths and grubs don’t like their taste. I’m not sure I do either but I’d better develop an appetite. All 250 seeds germinated. I’ll be eating them daily for the next six months.

Broad Bean exceeded all expectations, grew one metre high, proudly displayed its delicate white flowers like a pushy mother at a debutantes’ ball. Then keeled over in shock when tender blossoms turned into short fat hairy pods.

Sometimes I’m more like a counselor than a gardener. It’s not easy raising vegetables with low self-esteem. Rocket and Cos Lettuce huddled together if a breeze so much as swept over their leaves. The strain was too much.

They turned yellow with fright and wilted right away.

Cabbage didn’t have the heart to face the dreaded Great White Butterfly. Even its seeds disappeared without trace.

Happy-go-lucky Potato seemed ideal. At first.

Thinking it was a race, it soon towered over timid Radish with vigorous good health. But, like a guest who has outstayed its welcome, Potato dug itself in and now pops up every year where it’s not wanted.

I can’t bring myself to turf it out. Any plant that survives in my garden deserves a fair go.

Catholic Agricultural College assists CSBP trials More than 50 pasture and cropping research trials being carried out by CSBP this year are aimed at helping farmers to more efficiently use their fertiliser by investigating how their effectiveness can be affected by source, placement, rate and timing.

“We know that there is more to crop and pasture nutrition than nutrition supply. Factors like soil acidity and poor soil structure will limit nutrient availability and accessibility,” said CSBP Field Research Manager James Easton.

“This latest trial program studies the interactions between many of these variables and seeks to highlight the money that can be made and saved by making better fertiliser decisions.”

James said that cropping trials will show the importance of targeted

nutrition, nutrient balance and highlight the relationship with other variables such as lime, spading, deep ripping and FERTlogic or variable rate technology (VRT). Pasture trials are focusing on the relative importance of Super Phos, Potash and lime applications.

“There’s a lot of scope to improve returns on the fertiliser investment.

“Growers tend to focus on cost per hectare, whereas we need to be more focused on getting more efficient with our fertiliser inputs, to reduce our costs per unit of production. Understanding the variables that affect fertiliser response enables us to manage our inputs and to reduce the risk of getting poor returns,” added James.

Each year CSBP spends around one million dollars on research and development. One of the trials that they are carrying out is at the Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon, where varying rates of Super Phos have been applied with and without lime.

“In the first year when it was particularly dry there was a strong indication that more Super Phos promoted more growth,” said Farm Manager Kevin Marshall.

“We could look at one of the plots and see six to seven inches of growth and over where there was no Super you could see that the clover was struggling

to grow.”

Kevin said that in the second year of the trials, when there were good rains, the amount of clover tripled as a result of higher Super Phosphate rates.

“In our soil at Bindoon, phosphate can tend to get tied up, so we can put on Super but it doesn’t all get released.

What this trial proved is that at the right rates the Super Phos will become available to plants and you will see the results.”

This year, the Bindoon site has been cropped to canola to investigate the interactions and responses to lime and phosphorus.

The CSBP trial program extends north of Geraldton to Esperance. James Easton says CSBP takes it role in research and development seriously.

“We want to be able to give growers advice that is based on robust data that is scientifically and evidence backed.

We like our trials to focus on relevant issues for growers that help to fill the knowledge gaps.

“At the end of the day we want to identify and highlight the opportunities for increasing fertiliser use efficiency,” added James.

CSBP will start collating the results from their cropping and pasture trials June.

Winter vegies

by Alix Frew - Heirloom Farm

Winter is here! Hopefully that means lots more well needed rain is on the way! It’s a wonderful time in the garden with all the seasonal vegies looking great and providing you with lots of yummy greens and root vegetables. It’s time to top up the vegie patch with vegetables like peas, broad beans, celery, cabbage, kale, onions, spinach and silverbeet to name but a few! Fill gaps with clusters of beetroot or quick growing radishes. Lettuce grows extremely well over the cooler weather if grown in a frost free position.

It’s also a great time to get those seed potatoes in. There are lots of varieties available such as Nicola, King Edward, Kipfler, Norland, Royal Blue and Dutch Cream. Sometimes it takes a bit of hunting to find the different varieties but it’s well worth the hunt!

Don’t forget to keep your vegies fed on a regular basis. Strong healthy plants are more able to withstand pests and disease. So top up with blood and bone for an organic slow release fertiliser or use an organic-based liquid fertiliser for a quick feed. Seaweed concentrate is also beneficial to promote a healthy root system and a stronger plant.

So, get out into that vegie patch and may you be rewarded with an abundance of tasty vegies!

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From The Men in the Pink Shirts

The dept of Agriculture Agnotes suggest the following recipe as a substitute: Colostrum Substitute 600 mL whole milk 300 mL water ½ teaspoon of castor oil 1 egg beaten 1 tablespoon of glucose.

(The colostrum substitute should be fed three times a day for the first three days of life.)

Raising orphan calves & lambs.

At this time of year on our farm, we are faced with the inevitable orphan calves and lambs. Depending on the season and condition of the stock, the numbers vary, but there are always a few. Over the years we’ve raised many, with varying success.

The most important factor seems to be whether or not the orphan has recieved colostrum after birth. This vital liquid is the first milk that the animal recieves in the first 24hrs after birth.

It contains less lactose (sugar), but more protein, vitamins and minerals than normal milk. It also contains immunoglobulins or antibodies which provides the calf with protection against disease.

Orphans who have had at least one drink from the mother seem to have a much better chance of survival if they recieve proper care. If you cant get it, give milk from the mother - or another cow who has just given birth This is probably quite easy in a dairy situation, but if you have paddock born animals - it can be virtually impossible!

We generally use a three litre milk bottle with a store bought teat. Start of with small holes so that the calf doesn’t get too much milk - then make them larger as it gets older and stronger.

Calves should also have access to fresh, clean water and good quality fresh dry hay. Keep them warm and dry - in a shed if possible. Offer weaner pellets after a few months.

Sucker Lambs

Recent Sales:

With a good lambing in progress your best profit comes from lamb survival and early sales.

To maximise growth and survival consider giving the ewes access to the Elders ELMS green feed lick blocks. Available now from Elders Midland.

Congratulations to the following local producers who secured good returns by selling through Elders at the Muchea Livestock complex.

Tonka Farming Contractors Lower Chittering, 6 Dorper lambs $80.50

Once you know they’ve had colostrum, feed the orphan calves the powdered substitute milk.

Contact your Elders agent to book your lambs in advance to ensure you get killing space when you most need it.

BS & CA Atkinson Bindoon, 12 XB Lambs $96.00, WC Diamond & Co Mundaring

Lambs seem to do perfectly well on Black and Gold powdered milk (although this ends up being quite expensive)

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47XB Lambs $97.50, I & N Barden-Brown Gidgegannup, 1 Limousin steer $833

1 Murray Grey Bull (Jomal Glen) $3,500+gst - Call Nigel

Campeon Pty Ltd Bindoon 1 Angus cow $1032., Murphy & Grant Gingin 3

Switching to weaner pellets as soon possible is a cost effective solution.

Tamieka Preston

this method. It’s certainly easier than holding the bottle each time!

When starting off a new baby, feed it every couple of hours if you can - but not too much at a time. Remember that in the natural environment the baby will suckle 10-20 times a day but very small amounts.

Its not generally feasible to do this with orphan animals, and after a few days, 2-3 times a day is sufficient.

With a very new or weak animal, a late night feed before going to bed, will help get them through the night.

Newborn calves or lambs will need to be taught to drink milk.

This is not always as easy as it sounds, especially if the animal is traumatised when it comes in.

To train a calf to drink, back it into a corner, stand astride its neck and place a finger moistened with milk into its mouth. As the calf starts to suck, place the teat in it’s mouth or gently lower its mouth into a bucket of warm milk.

Take care that the animal doesn’t inhale the milk - if forced it can easily get milk in the lungs and drown. Personally I’ve never had any luck training a calf to drink from a bucket - although many swear by

For sale: As the calves get bigger, and especially if we have several, we make a ‘bottle holder’ out of a milk crate suspended from a beam.

Souring Calves.

A scouring calf will have symptoms of dehydration such as a cracked dry nose and tight tenting skin when pinched. However a scouring animal will also have diarrhea and look very dull and depressed.

In this situation the best solution I’ve found is an electrolyte called Vytrate. It rehydrates the animal so it can recover and drink milk. It’s important to follow the instructions on the bottle and not mix it with milk. A badly scouring calf will not be able to stomach milk and feeding in this instance could kill it.

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Another thing to watch out for is an infected umbilical cord - it doesn’t hurt to applying iodine or chlorhexidine-based disinfectant as a preventative measure.

Please note that this article is based on personal experience, internet research and word of mouth advice.

If you have any tips or experiences to share, - send to tamieka@nvnews.com.au

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Bindoon Bauxite Mining Proposal Community Update

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TRANSPORT OPTIONS STUDY Bauxite Alumina Joint Ventures has expanded the Bindoon Bauxite Mining Proposal Transport Study to consider the use of rail to transport product to port. The company’s existing proposal is based on the use of road haulage to transport bauxite to Kwinana Port. However, since the proposal was referred to WA’s Environmental Protection Authority, BAJV has been asked by the community to consider the use of rail as a transport option. In response to these requests, we are undertaking a feasibility study that will consider both road and rail transportation options. The study will also consider strategies to manage any potential impacts from the proposed options.

WE WILL BE SEEKING COMMUNITY COMMENT We will consult the community and other stakeholders on transport options as the review progresses between June and September 2012.

TRANSPORT CONSULTATION TIMELINE Over the next few months, we will discuss the options identified in the feasibility report with Main Roads, local Shires, landowners and road users. This will be followed by discussions with the broader community. When the study has been completed, a letter will be circulated providing information to local residents and inviting comments or questions.

Following the consultation process, a summary of the transport study will be published in September 2012. It will be available from our website: www.bajv.com.au or by contacting us on 9200 6309.

If you would like further information about the transport study then please contact us on 9200 6309 or email: admin@bajv.com.au Environmental Approvals Process: Opportunities for Community Input Proposed Refered to State (EPA) Specific consultations EPA sets Public Environment Review level of assessment Community consultation on scopes of investigations Drafting of the Environmental Scoping Document

We are here Revise Transport Study & Consultation

Submit Environmental Scoping Document to EPA

BAJV publishes summary ESD on website

Public Environmental Review Document released for public comment EPA report (recommendations to Minister)

The Badgingarra farmer will replace the retiring Member, Grant Woodhams, as the Nationals’ candidate.

As much of the Northern Valleys falls within the Moore district we thought we’d find out a little more about Shane.

Have you always been a farmer?

Well I have been farming in Badgingarra since the mid 1980’s. Initially on a family owned property but in 1994 my wife Kareen and I started farming in our own right.

Today we are mainly grazing as cropping is such a terribly capital hungry activity. Prior to coming to Badgingarra I was managing a sheep station. The only time I haven’t been working on the land was when I was studying at UWA, where I did a B Comm.

While in Perth I ran my own small business as a way to fund my studies.

Do you have children?

Community consultation on results of investigations

Appeal period on EPA recommendations (14 days)

Ministerial Statement

Dandaragan Shire President and local farmer Shane Love will be contesting the 2013 State Election as The Nationals WA candidate for the district of Moore.

Public submissions to EPA

Proponent fulfills Ministerial Statement (pre-disturbance) conditions Other approvals required before mining: Dept of Mines & Petroleum; Dept of Water; Dept of Environment & Conservation; and Shire approvals

Kareen and I have four children, aged from 14 to 20; they all attended the Badgingarra Primary School which like many of the small local schools in the region offers a very good education in the early years of life. We live a fair distance from a high school or a high school bus so all the children had to leave Badgingarra for their high school years, the younger two boys are in school in Geraldton.

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Why do you think the WA national party has been so successful in recent times?

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I decided to support the WA Nationals because I have been so impressed by the stand they have taken to unashamedly stand up for the rights of rural Western Australians.

Royalties for Regions is reversing years of neglect in our region from successive Labor and Liberal dominated governments.

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As a local government councillor I appreciate the assistance local government has received under the program enabling us to provide many facilities we otherwise would not be able to do, and which is assisting us to come to grips with long term asset management.

I think that many other regional residents are also aware of the benefits of the Royalties for Regions Program which is a Nationals initiative.

What do you think is the most important objective for a region such as the Northern Valleys?

The Northern Valleys is an area which is seeing strong population growth and increased settlement density. Not all of the services that you would expect to see in a population of its size are yet available and I feel that a key objective is to increase the level of health and education services for residents. I know that the road network is also an area of concern. I served on the old Gingin Dandaragan Water Management Committee and I know that water availability or lack of it and water quality is a major issue Over the next few months I intend to spend most of my time meeting and listening to electors from all over the electorate, for me then a key objective in the Northern Valleys is to meet as many of your readers as I can to better understand their concerns.

Grant Woodhams MLA had quoted education as an important objective; what are your thoughts?

For any family, providing a good education for the children is a fundamental objective, from firsthand experience I understand how difficult it can be to do that outside of the city.

Country people also face major challenges in participation in higher education, it is important to reduce these barriers so that we can ensure that our residents have the skills they need in the modern world.

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Becoming a fighter pilot

They say only a select few will ever become a fighter pilot.

And yet according to pilot Midshipman Will Gladding, if you are committed to become a pilot then you can.

Will shares, “Most of the guys here have always wanted to be a pilot, some people say yeah I want to be a pilot, but they aren’t really committed”.

Will is a 19 year old WA lad, from Rockingham. He has known he wanted to be a pilot since he was 10 years old.

After year 12 he enlisted with the Navy and is now training at Pearce.

Will is looking forward to graduating from Pearce in five months and will then go on to helicopter conversion learning to fly “Squirrels” (helicopters).

Will is one of 40-50 students at Pearce Air Base who are in training to be the Defence Force’s newest pilots and to get their “Wings”.

RAAF Pearce Base is home to the No 2 Flying Training School (2FTS) providing training to future Air Force, Navy and Army pilots.

Once the students have mastered the PC-9, the RAAF’s turboprop fixed wing trainer, they graduate earning their “Wings Standard”.

carry out conversion training on the Hawk. This provides lead-in training for future pilots of the Boeing F/A-18A Hornet and F/A-18F Super Hornet and the to-be-delivered Joint Strike Fighter.

The investment in these young pilots is significant, with one instructor for every two students.

Flight Lieutenant Peter Horrell, pictured above, is one of 20 instructors on the base, flying 2 to 3 times a day, teaching students their skills from the back of the PC-9 (2 seater training aircraft).

I observed him in action as he explained to my nine year old son how the ejector seat functions on the PC-9; I only

wish I could get half that level of attention and comprehension.

Of course the stakes are much higher for these instructors, when you consider that everyone at Pearce is working in some capacity to help students get their “wings”.

Of course not everyone wants to be a fighter pilot; I spent some time with the Hercules crew who had flown in from Sydney for the Air Show. The picture below says it all - they certainly have a great sense of fun as well as humanitarian spirit.

The 007 has already seen 5 or 6 deployments in the last year. Whether providing aid or delivering supplies, the C130 is a formidable workhouse.

No 79 Squadron operates the Hawk lead in jet fighter from RAAF Pearce. Pilots identifed for jet fighters, while at 2FTS,

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Air show impressive

Train derailed at Mooliabeenie!

51,000 made their way to the Defence Force Air Show held at Pearce Air Base in Bullsbrook this month to see the most impressive display of air power ever seen in WA. Spectators were wowed by the flying of Top Gun pilots such as Flight-Lt Mark Mohr-Bell. He piloted the twin-engine Boeing Super Hornet that opened the show with an amazing show of brut power combined with gut wrenching 7G turns.

The show was really stolen by the formation of four F/A-18 Classic Hornets that thrilled the crowds with tight formation flying at breakneck speed, and plenty of noise.

WA’s most senior Royal Australian Air Force officer Wing Commander David Turner thanked Western Australians for their support for the show.

“It has been an extremely successful show thanks to the hours put in by the Pearce Air Base staff, volunteers and sponsors.

“There are many smiling faces, happy families and hopefully we will see some of the younger ones back one day in a light blue uniform.”

The world’s biggest bomber, built at the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, made two spectacular low passes. Extra wheels make the B-52 too large to land at the Pearce airstrip and so on each day of the show, the B-52 flew a round trip from Guam to Perth.

The Boeing B-52 was at the frontline of NATO’s strike capability against the then Soviet Union and is still a big part of the US air bomber force with endless upgrades extending its life.

A B-52 is deadly. It can carry 31,500kg of bombs, including 24 nuclear-tipped cruise missiles.

On the ground the big favourite was the Boeing C-17A Globemaster with long queues to take a peak at its huge interior.

On May 17, 2012, at about 8.30am, two Australian Railroad Group ‘P Class’ locomotives hauling empty grain wagons were heading north on the Millendon to Gnarngulu line when they collided with a semi trailer at Ashworth Road level crossing, Mooliabeenie, just east of the crossing loop.

The result was a spectacular derailment, with both locos of about 105 tonnes each, and seven XW Class wagons leaving the tracks.

Fortunately no-one was seriously hurt.

Attending the scene were police, ambulance, and fire personnel, as well as the Channel Seven and Channel Ten News crews in helicopters, Brookfield Rail Investigators, QR Staff, DEC Staff and people from the Shires of Bindoon and Gingin.

The truck driver was indeed a lucky man, the trailer broke away on impact, if not he may have been caught up in the tangled mess.

According to Gingin Police Sergeant Scott Gillis, this serves as a good reminder, people can become complacent with things like that.

You need to take the time to stop and double check, whenever you cross a railway crossing”.

One loco was tipped onto its side and was leaking an extensive amount of diesel fuel. This was contained to the immediate area by

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a temporary earth bund pushed up by a loader, on the north side of the railway line.

A section of the narrow gauge track was ripped up by the derailment and has been reconstructed.

DEC’s Pollution Response Unit immediately deployed two officers to the scene at the request of Gingin Police. The officers arrived at the scene and were given a thorough briefing by FESA District Manager Peter Jones. The officers assessed the environmental risks of the leaking diesel and issued a clean up notice to the rail company.

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Gingin British Car Day

The Gingin British Car Day proved it’s reputation as an excellent event and day out when it went head to head with the Air Show at RAAF base Pearce. On a glorious autumn day the biggest crowd on record braved the likelyhood of serious traffic congestion either coming or going home via Bullsbrook.

The parklands surrounding the Granville Civic Centre looked post card perfect. Stalls, activities and entertainment were continuous throughout the day and by mid afternoon the crowd had exceeded all expectations.

David Moffat, owner of CU@ Park shared, “It is our busiest day of the year and once again we enjoyed a very successful day,

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with a steady stream of business throughout the day”.

The Rock-a-Billy trio “Rough Houses” and the Kalamunda District Pipe band kept music wafting across the park all day.

Roxannes Dance workshop and the Australian Model Ship Society displays added to the fair ground atmosphere.

In a short ceremony Mr Frank Butler cut the rope to allow the new water wheel to start turning. Mr Butler built the first wheel which became an icon of the park for 34 years, eventually to be replaced with the new model built by the “Gingin Mens Shed” group.

It was a memorable day which show-cased Gingin at it’s best.

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Eating Local

Small is beautiful

LOCAVORE News

LOCAVORE is a A person who:

• Eats fresh-picked produce; • Eats in the natural season for that fruit or vegetable (when the produce will be at its plantripened best); • Eats from the local region to reduce wastage in transport costs and diminished freshness.

with Maggie Edmonds

3 Small Local Producers at Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets

Browsing her way through paddocks full of local food news, producers, sustainability issues and anything else that NVN readers should know !

Michelle & Mario Trovato – biodynamic produce

Maggie can be found Fridays, 1-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays and public holiday Mondays at her farmstall, Maggie’s Place, in the Swan Valley.

1715 Gnangara Road, just in Gnangara off West Swan Road and next to Edgecombe Bros. winery and restaurant.

Maggie offers fresh fruit and vegies from Chittering, Gingin, Wanneroo, the Hills and Dwellingup.

What’s in Season for Locavores Avocadoes (at last!), mandarins and navel oranges, apples and pears from the Hills and further South, rhubarb and all the Winter veg: Caulis, cabbage, broccoli, kale, heirloom carrots, yellow squash, sugar snap peas, butternut, leeks, pumpkins, parsnips, and turnips.

Coming up: what every kid wants to hear… strawberries !

Small IS Beautiful !

(I think.)

The Slow Food movement, a world-wide organisation of note, champions small producers.

This deep belief in long-term food production sustainability and keeping people on the land is at odds with the attitude of Agrifood 2025+ from the Department of Agriculture. In “The Farm Tech Way”, the Department says “The combination of huge farming ventures, labour saving technology and the diversity of holdings in each farm venture has meant that people are moving back into regional centres and managing farms remotely.”.

The Slow Food guys, looking at the future for food a lot further down the track, and in many countries, would probably see this attitude as an obvious short-term solution put forward by many to producing more food, but not sustainable for communites and the amount of land we have and all other resources in the world for many generations to come.

So, back to the Slow Food movement, small scale production, and their recently released paper on “The Central Role of Food”. This movement embodies and promotes the importance of Small Producers. There are branches of Slow Food in WA and world wide and members get together regularly to refresh and preserve the role they play.

Carlo Pettrini, head of Sow Food and 3 colleagues, have just written their thoughts on The Right to Food and what Slow Food is doing to ensure that

Michelle promised her late Dad, Wayne Brock, that she and her husband would carry on the certified biodynamic farming that her Mum, Marg, and Dad pioneered in Muchea.

the world retains Small Producers and all they embody and achieve. These precious farming practices adopted by Small Producers of retaining soil fertility, water and air quality, biodiversity, health, preserving historical knowledge and memory are what could save the world from famine with our exploding population.

Here’s a tiny snapshot of what the paper, “The Central Role of Food” says.

The central role of food … implies the belief that the right to food is the primary right of humanity. (Remember, millions go hungry daily in 2012.)

Our metabolism is that of all living systems; animals, plants, microorganisms, the Earth itself… I eat something that comes from the Earth, I digest it, I absorb its energy and then I restore it to the Earth.

It is necessary to learn to reason in terms of our “water footprint” …The planet has only one water supply network.

Food production has to be sustainable…

This is possible only with small-scale agriculture. Monoculture sees food as a commodity whose value is dictated exclusively by price.

Good on you, Lower Chittering Market Small Producers – you are working to enhance life for us all, and for future generations.

The Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets are an edible showcase for the goods that small producers grow and create. Buy fresh and buy local !

In addition to wonderful fresh producers/ growers at the Markets who include producers of the famed local citrus and who are the core of any true farmers’ market, there will be a tempting range of great local producers of Indian and Mexican spices, macadamia nuts, organic chocolates, fudge and some works from arts and craftsmen in the region.

One of the highlights of the Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets is always the truly delicious Greek savoury foods and sweets, hot coffee, and premium Christos Valley Estate wines. And, for big and small kids … buggy rides around the vineyard !

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Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets

2012 Market Calendar

•17th June •15th July •19th Aug 260 Chittering Valley Rd, Lower Chittering •16th Sept

The Trovato kids always pick and eat from the home organic vegie patch. So it was a small hop for Michelle and Mario from their backyard to cultivating crops in season, and producing pork and beef products too – all using strictly biodynamic methods. The Trovatos now offer nitrate-free ham and bacon as well as a range of fresh vegies.

On the June Market Day, select from the array of winter veg including kale, red shallots, lettuces and pumpkin.

Helen and Tony Holl and their daughter Tanya – farmers in Wanneroo The Holl Family just love offering produce for sale at local markets, and the Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets is one of their favourites. The Family produces strawberries, cherry tomatoes, snow peas, herbs, carrots and beans – and more !

The Bindoon Bakehaus – a special bakery in Bindoon Anne Maree Hagge and Leanne Phillipson have created a social hub for the locals around Bindoon with their quality bakery offerings and great coffee.

Visitors from Perth touring the Chittering Valley and people on long-haul trips up and down the Great Northern Highway know where to stop for refreshments.

HOT CARROT SOUP buy the ingredients from The Lower Chittering Markets for a truely locavore meal

This is just the thing for a cold Winter’s day.

Ingredients; 2 tablesp butter 1 onion, roughly chopped 4 large carrots, scraped and chopped 1 small turnip, peeled and chopped 12 coriander seeds, crushed Salt and pepper 5 cups well-flavoured stock Half cup chopped herbs, a mixture such as chives, parsley, thyme, marjoram Croutons.

Melt the butter and add the onions, carrots, turnip and coriander seeds. Season lightly and cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the stock and simmer for about 12 minutes. Liquidise, return to the saucepan and reboil. Add more stock if the mixture is too thick.

Garnish with fresh herbs and croutons.

The two owners of the Bakehaus pride themselves in making fresh bread EVERY morning, never cheating using premixes or preservatives. Their front-ofhouse staff are always cheerful and helpful. So if you haven’t visited the Bakehouse, drop in soon – or buy a fresh loaf of Bindoon Bakehaus bread at Maggie’s Place in the Swan Valley on Saturdays and Sundays.

Try this !

Broccoli Bengal

So many kids say Broccoli is ‘yukky’. It is only yukky when it is old or has been boiled to death ! Don’t buy yellowing or smelly broccoli, because that revolting taste can’t be hidden, and you’ll put the family off eating it for a long time. Buy local fresh and squeaky broccoli and it will be a delicacy – almost !

The broccoli used in Maggie’s Place Broccoli Bengal is yummy. This chutney is gently spicey, colourful and crunchy and great with cheese or cold meat.

Sample this chutney, and many more homemade jams, savoury goodies and other chutneys such as the fabled Indian Style Chutney, at Maggie’s Place at week-ends.

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Health

Healthy Keeping

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New Gingin St John Ambulance Sub Centre Open

An opening will be held for the new Gingin St John Ambulance Sub Centre building on Saturday June 16, with all members of the public invited to view the facility over a cuppa from 11.30 – 1.00pm.

Unfortunately the newly laid asphalt around the building has been torn up by some idiot doing burnouts.

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Volunteers have spent countless hours fundraising, coordinating the construction and overseeing the completion of this project, and it is heart breaking to witness this vandalism. It is very hard to comprehend that these individuals have no respect for a Volunteer emergency service.

Go Red for Women

The Healthy Heart Challenge is part of the Heart Foundation Go Red for Women campaign to help raise awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Australian women. The aim is to show you how simple changes you make can lower your risk of heart disease. There are four goals to choose from in the Challenge: 1. Lower high cholesterol levels 2. Lower high blood pressure 3. Be active everyday 4. Improve everyday nutrition The six week online Challenge is free and runs from 4 June until 15 July. Last year, more than 17,000 women took part, achieving some fantastic results. Make your heart health a priority this year. Find out more about the Challenge or register today. https://healthyheartchallenge.goredforwomen.

Chiropractic for the Chittering Valley Spinal Pain Rehabilitation Arthritic Pain Skeletal Problems Muscle Dysfunction Ante Natal Education Coordination Problems Respiratory Conditions Neurological Conditions Western Health Clients Sports Injury Rehabilitation Hand Injury Rehabilitation Paediactric Development Delay Plastic Surgery Rehabilitation Diabetes and Exercise Education Continence Advice and Assistance Over 55 Exercise Classes

Dr Keith Brown provides Chiropractic care to all ages & tailors his approach to each person’s particular need. He applies both traditional Chiropractic adjustments and muscle/soft tissue techniques in order to give you the best of both worlds.

Consultations are available at Bindoon Medical Centre on Tuesdays, and Bullsbrook Medical Centre on Tuesday AM/Thurs PM

For appointments call Dr Keith Brown on 0418 409 475

Don’t die of embarrassment

Bowel cancer is possibly the most ignored or in any event the least discussed form of cancer; yet other than skin cancer, it is the most common of all cancers affecting both men and women. The statistics can be frightening. Bowel cancer affects about 1 in 18 men and 1 in 27 women, with more than 10,000 new cases of bowel cancer diagnosed every year. There are twice as many deaths form bowel cancer in Australia as from motor vehicle accidents. One Australian dies from bowel cancer every two hours.

Perhaps because these statistics are so frightening, there’s reluctance for us to seek medical attention or even acknowledge the possibility of bowel cancer. Nevertheless, bowel cancer is both treatable and curable. And this is very much the message to come from Bowel Cancer Awareness Week 3rd - 9th June. It’s all about getting to know the symptoms, the prevention strategies and the treatment options for bowel cancer.

In the early stages, bowel cancer often has no symptoms; but blood in the bowel motions, persistent changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea or constipation) frequent “wind” pains and loss of weight for no known reason, should all be investigated by your doctor. So don’t be embarrassed; seek medical advice. Early diagnosis means greater chance of a successful treatment. If a close relative has had bowel cancer, your own risk increases significantly, and a regular check-up is necessary.

Bowel Cancer Screening Kits The current recommendation is for annual bowel cancer screening for average risk patients. These include men and women 50 years and over; with no symptoms; and with no personal or family history of bowel cancer or polyps. A simple and accurate test kit for screening is available to purchase from your local pharmacy at Bindoon or Bullsbrook. You complete the test at home and return it to the manufacturer which undertakes the pathology analysis. The results of analysis are sent back to you and your nominated doctor. Positive results from bowel screening programs do not confirm the

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Bowel cancers usually begin as small growths called polyps. Most polyps cause no problems. However, over time, some polyps may become cancerous and their growth is then uncontrolled. It’s important, therefore, to remove polyps as soon as they are detected. This procedure is carried out by means of a colonoscope – a long flexible tube which allows the operator (a specialist gastroenterologist) to visually assess the health of the rectum and the colon, and cut out any suspicious bowel tissue for further examination.

Even if a bowel polyp grows and becomes a cancer, all is not lost. In its early stages most bowel cancer can be cured by surgery – and most surgery does not involve a bag or colostomy. Apart from the existence of polyps, bowel cancer appears to be more common in people whose diet is high in fat and low in fibre, fruit and vegetables. Smoking and alcohol consumption may also add to the risk.

So we need to eat more fruit and veg, limit our alcohol intake to no more than two drinks a day and we should definitely not smoke. It seems regular physical activity also reduces the risk.

Stop in at Bindoon or Bullsbrook Pharmacy and ask for the fact cards titled Fibre and Bowel Health and Fat and Cholesterol. They contain some great hints on how to keep your bowel and the rest of your body healthy and functioning well.

We encourage all Australians who are aged 50 and over, who do not have symptoms or a family history of bowel cancer, to undertake bowel cancer screening.

presence of bowel cancer but it does indicate the presence of blood that may be invisible to the naked eye in your bowel movement. This may be an early warning sign. You should speak to your doctor who will initiate further investigation such as a colonoscopy.

Don’t allow fear or embarrassment stop you from taking this important preventative health measure.

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education

Critics Choice Kit launched on World No Tobacco Day More than 10,000 students across the state will be helping their peers to make an informed choice not to smoke.

Timed to coincide with World No Tobacco Day, the students at more than140 upper primary and lower secondary schools will be using the free smoking prevention resource The Critics’ Choice.

Students will watch, critique and discuss 12 anti-smoking advertisements and then vote on the one most likely to prevent them from taking up smoking or encourage them to stop.

The resource is being provided by the Heart Foundation’s Smarter than Smoking project. Critics’ Choice is the project’s most popular resource – last year more than 350 schools in WA took part.

Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon

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

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Bindoon Primary School On Friday the 18th of May from 5.30 – 7.30pm the Bindoon Primary School held a disco to raise money for their year 6/7 camp!

All students from kindy – Year 7 joined in with the fun in the Bindoon Primary Undercover area.

The Bindoon Primary School student councillors organised this groovy disco with the help of the student council coordinator, Mrs Cindy Bin Omar. They all pitched in by putting forward ideas and helping out on the night.

The Bindoon Primary School was lucky enough for the local Bindoon IGA to kindly give a discount on the prices of chips and juice boxes. They were also lucky enough for the theatre club to generously lend them the Disco ball which made the night a buzz.

The Bindoon playgroup also kindly donated an enormous box full of glow products. The parents of some students also whipped up some delicious cookies and cupcakes.

The Bindoon Primary P&C pumped out and sold over 100 burgers and ice creams making over $450! With a helping hand from our parent helpers, Donelle Martin, Helen Martin, Donna Willsher and Jackie Shervington all the students had a feast!

Many students from the Yr 6/7 class helped in the selling of glow products and snacks. Also a special thanks to the staff members for doing an excellent job and

to the students that stood at the entrance with Mrs Kay giving out toilet passes, collecting money and stamping hands.

The disco kicked off with many games and activities including limbo, musical bobs and a dance competition each winner won a chocolate! The music for the disco was hip and happening with the DJ’s and main coordinators, Jessica Choules and Mitchell Maindok pumping out the funky beats, what an exquisite job they did! Also they would like to thank Jenna Templer for helping out behind the scenes.

They were lucky enough to have the ‘Hard Style Shuffling Group’ and the Bindoon dance club to perform. They rocked the house with thier sweet dance moves!

Overall the night went off without a hitch.

In the end Bindoon Primary School raised over $1,500!!! They would like to thank Mr John Kay and Mr Reg Scantlebury for setting up the disco and making the night possible.

Jessica Choules, Jenna Templer and Ebony White

IMMACULATE HEART COLLEGE

Defence scholarships for two CAC students Recently Catholic Agricultural College had four of its students apply for the Defence Technical Scholarship.

to tell the Defence Force why they are interested in an ADF technical trade career as part of the selection process.

Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS) is a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students, intending to pursue an Australian Defence Force (ADF) general entry technical trade career after completing Year 12. The DTS rewards technically-savvy students for staying on at school and enrolling in specific subjects.

Two of the college’s students were successful and we would like to congratulate Martin Barnard (Yr 12) and Tyler Blackley (Yr 11) who were successful in obtaining scholarships this year.

Year 11 recipients will receive $2000, and Year 12 students will receive $3000. Although there is no obligation to join the Navy, Army or Air Force after finishing school, the students were required

They will receive their certificates and cheques in the mail in the coming weeks and Tyler as a year 11 will then have the opportunity to apply for the Defence Tour later in the year.

We wish them well with all their future endeavours.

Honouring Mary in the month of May Students of Immaculate Heart College in Lower Chittering participated in a Procession and Crowning Ceremony of the Statue of Our Lady on Friday 25 May, honouring in this way the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians (Patroness of Australia).

The month-long anticipated event was a resounding success in all respects. A few weeks prior to the day, the College secured a seamstress who made the capes and sashes worn by the girls and boys respectively. At the same time, the students began learning the beautiful Hymn; Bring Flowers of the Fairest, which was sung during the actual Crowning Ceremony and later during the Procession, and again in the Chapel at the end. Closer to the day, the teachers helped the students to make their own Miraculous Medals as well as the baskets that the girls carried, full of petals with which to prepare a flowery pathway for the Statue of Mary.

As parents, grandparents and other family members started to gather, the students became excited with anticipation.

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Soon it was time for them to join the congregation in the College Chapel. In single file and in the order in which they were to process, the students entered the Chapel reverently and took their seats. Father Paul Fox, Director of the College and Chair of the Board, began the special service which led to the blessing of the capes, sashes, Our Lady’s Crown, and the Miraculous Medals.

Led by Father Paul Fox, and Year 2 student Ronan Conduit as the Cross Bearer, the Procession began. It made its way slowly but steadily around the fence of the grassed play area, a lovely expanse of greenery where the sky-blue capes and sashes stood out in smart contrast.

The Procession returned to the Chapel where the special service concluded. The Hymn of the day; Bring Flowers of the Fairest, was sung one last time and the students exited the Chapel in the most appropriate way, having now become familiar with the protocol of the Faith. Whilst sad to see such a lovely event come to an end, it was comforting to know that it will be the first of many such celebrations in the life of the College.

Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis, Principal Northern Valleys News JUNE 2012

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Church Notices

Quick Crossword

Rainfall Data

Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon Year ending December 31, 2011

Anglican Church (Marion Bird 9576 2054, John Broad 9576 0311) Bindoon 2nd & 4th Sunday 9.30am Gingin 1st & 3rd Sunday 9.30am

PONDERINGS

By Alex Douglas

I am intrigued by the way certain words become interchangeable, whether they share a meaning or not. The classic example is way we use “good” and “well”. If we are asked, “How are you?” and we reply that we are “good”, we are actually claiming to possess undefined admirable qualities.

We are not accurately describing the state of our health, physical or mental. We are not saying that we are “well”!

This conflict arises because the two words are actually different grammatical life-forms. “Good” is and adjective and “well” is an adverb. Adjectives are used to describe nouns, or things, while adverbs are used to describe verbs, or actions. This means we can claim to be a good something, perhaps a good singer, a good climber, a good rider, even a good ferret breeder. (Someone has to do it). The use of the word “good” on its own implies that you consider yourself to be a good person in general; well-behaved, moral, maybe even possessed of saintly qualities, but you can be all these things and still be sick!

On the other hand, you can sing well, climb well, ride well or even breed ferrets well. You can

Solutions to last month’s crossword

And while we’re clarifying things, two more words that seem to cause confusion are “brought” and “bought”. It’s like this. If you bring something, it’s brought; if you buy something, it’s bought, If you’ve brought something from a shop and you haven’t bought it; that’s stealing – and you’ll be arrested – then you’ll feel bad, or badly (or unwell?)!

Thanks for your time.

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Sat Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 6pm (Constable Street) Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am (6549 Great Northern Hwy) Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am (9am Rosary) Bullsbrook Chapel, 39 Brearley Street, 5pm 2nd,3rd,4th,5th Sun Youth Mass - St Anne’s 1st Sunday of month 3.30pm

CWA Hall, Turner Road, Bullsbrook Worship Service every Sunday 10am

Just to confuse matters further, if you wish to express the negative, the opposite of good is bad; while the opposite of well is badly. So in response to the same, “How are you?” if you say you are “bad”, you are admitting to one or more undefined vices.

In short, you are professing to be a bad person. However, if one doesn’t do something well, one does it badly. Yet it is generally accepted that, when it comes to “being” it is better to be “unwell” than it is to be “badly” – which, of course, is exactly what you’re actually doing. “Unwell” is really an adjective used to describe the condition of a living being. Your wife mother, dog, chook or ferret can be unwell, just as they can be bad, good or mediocre. I hope this is helpful and that all is now as clear to you as it is to me.

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even be well. Because “being” is a verb, as is singing, riding etc. You cannot sing good, climb good, ride good - well - you see my point!

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The Uniting Church (Marian Crew, 9575 1357) Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday 10am Gateway Church (0437 411 227 or 9571 8238) Pickett Park Hall, Sundays 10am Christian Fellowship nondenominational worship.

(Jac 0412873447)

We welcome your local community events and stories.

Please email to Jackie@ nvnews.com.au

Punography

I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic.

It’s syncing now.

When chemists die, they barium.

Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.

I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time.

This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.

I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down.

They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Type-O. We’re going on a class trip to the Coca-Cola factory. I hope there’s no pop quiz.

I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.

Broken pencils are pointless.

I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.

What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary?

A thesaurus.

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Time Management

by Julien Krieg - A view from the shed

As we prepare for seeding it is important to consider looking after our most valuable resource, us! Sometimes we can be so busy preparing machines, ordering fertiliser and chemicals that we forget about ourselves.

Everyone knows that a shortcut is often the longest way home. When we take shortcuts regarding our wellbeing it increases our risk factors dramatically i.e. working longer than a ten hour shift increases risk significantly.

What men in particular don’t do well is consider the consequences of risk taking. Consequences are something we must live with, so in your preparation for seeding limit your personal risk, and if what you are planning is an overstretch, reconsider your options.

In addition to the usual seeding preparations perhaps we should follow the lead of other industries, such as mining and construction, where clear guidelines on safe parameters for work have been implemented.

Some things to reflect on when considering your wellbeing include: • Fatigue management; limiting your working time to no more than 14 hours in a 24 hour period. This includes travel to and from the job so you must have at least ten hours off in every day. Seeding might be over a relatively short period but this work strategy should not be compromised.

• Pre start exercises; I would be surprised if many farmers begin a shift with some limbering up exercises. It is a known fact that this type of start to the day significantly reduces muscle injuries.

• Factored in regular breaks; this also reduces the impact of fatigue and increases our capacity to beat boredom, which often leads to expensive mistakes and machine damage.

• Suitable dietary needs; how often are you eating and what are are you snacking on? It is not just about good meals it is also about good snacks that are nutritious and correctly timed. A good meal is very beneficial at the beginning of a shift and a light meal at the end is beneficial in helping to promote good sleep.

• Adequate sleep; for most people this is about seven to eight hours in every twenty four hour cycle. It is not possible to reduce this and still function properly. Remember this is “sleep” not just being in bed!

• Family time; it is important to factor in a day off regularly.

Preferably a day every week but at least one day in fourteen should be set aside. I know we feel pressure to keep going, but remember this is about maintaining maximum production and sometimes we make the mistake of thinking working longer is a smart option.

Most times this leads to costly lapses in concentration with the potential for damaging consequences.

This time of year is hectic, but a controlled and planned approach will pay dividends. Don’t overstretch without considering what could happen as we all know sometimes disasters do happen unnecessarily.

Regards and stay safe

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Wendy Gellard

50 Spoonbill Close

Go for a walk!

$695,000

by Barni Norton

This unique 10 acre property is nestled in the hills overlooking the beautiful Chittering Valley, and walking distance to Spoonbill Lake.

3 x 1 hardiplank cottage freshly painted, a/c house. Abundant water from 4 bores, 3 equipped and commercial water licence. Plus mature fruit trees, ride on mower, trailer, dome sprayer and much more. Bonus 1000 nut trees. Harvest the rewards from the mature fully reticulated ORGANIC Macadamia trees. The hard work is done; reticulation, tanks, sheds and established markets.

If you enjoy the outdoors, opportunities like these don’t come up often.

The Peace Be Still two hour guided walks begin the 2012 season on June 24th at 9am. Wendy Gellard shares her knowledge of the geography and history as she guides people on the trail, aiming for a better appreciation and care of the bush today.

It has been a twenty-five year trail for Wendy, beginning when she bought the property in 1986.

Her work history had been in her family’s packaging business which she managed after her father died until it was sold.

Contact Jackie Shervington

0419 045 783

Build your dream home here...

The transit of Venus

By Donna Vanzetti, Stargazer

Don’t Miss Out! Owner says sell.

Premium lifestyle blocks at low prices.

Lot 26 $199,000 for 4.94 acres Lot 21 $209,000 for 5.72 acres Lot 22 SOLD Cammeray Close, (200 Gray Rd) Bindoon • Power, telephone, scheme water • Prime location, only 2kms to Bindoon townsite • Fenced with Gates and crossovers in place • Simply organise plans and build your dream home

Contact Jackie Shervington

0419 045 783

SOLD Lot 22

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Lot 21

One of the reason’s I love astronomy so much is there is always something amazing, beautiful or extremely rare happening. And in June we will have the opportunity to witness one of the more rare events ever, on the astronomical calendar.

The Transit of Venus will occur on June 6th and Australia just happens to be one of the best places in the world to observe this phenomena. It occurs when the orbit of the planet Venus takes it between the Earth and Sun, its shadow clearly visible as it crosses over in front of the Sun. Transits only occur with our inner planets, Mercury and Venus. A Transit of Venus perhaps isn’t the most spectacular astronomical event to view but because of its rarity; this makes it mandatory viewing for all amateur astronomers.

The last transit of Venus occurred just eight years ago on 8 June, 2004. This is one of only

Wendy said “I wanted to set up a place of peace for recharge and respite.” Her property is now called ‘Peace Be Still’ situated on the Swan City and Chittering Shire border.

The only building was a leaning cottage, and her vision included a guest house plus cottage and camping grounds which have all been built.

The property borders access the Avon National Park on its north and eastern boundaries. In realising her dream, Wendy discovered the peaceful beauty of walking in the bush while establishing fire breaks with a designer. The infamous Harry Butler joined in the enthusiasm and the trail design spread beyond the property

six such events of its kind ever viewed by humankind.

Transits don’t occur every 8 years. They occur in pairs separated by 8 years with more than a century gap separating each 8 year pair.

So if you miss this transit the next pair of Venus transits won’t occur until over a century from now on 2117 Dec 11 and 2125 Dec 08.

The last pair was in 1874 and 1882 and the pair before that was in 1761 and 1769. Observing and timing the 1769 transit was the main reason that Captain Cook and Charles Green were appointed by the Royal Society to travel to Tahiti in 1769.

After successfully observing the transit, Cook sailed further westwards and discovered the east coast of Australia.

To view the transit from Perth, it will have already commenced before sunrise but as the sun rises you will be able to witness

boundaries, into the National Park.

Over the last 25 years, three lots of trails have been designed for all walking levels, and now there is a Three Shires Walk. Wendy has personally placed the poles that guide the walkers.

The general public are welcome to park vehicles inside the property by the river and walk into the national park. Signage is available, with an interpretive map near the main guest house. The peacebestill.com. au website has a map so print it off before you go, or buy one of Wendy’s publications on site.

Venus as it crosses the Sun. The entire transit will take about six and a half hours.

To safely view this event, you must look through a telescope that has a special solar filter on the front. You must never look directly at the Sun or you may cause serious and permanent damage to your eyesight. If you don’t have a solar telescope then there are many other ways you can witness this event. The following website gives information on how to view the transit safely. www. transitofvenus.com.au/HOME. html. Another informative website is the NASA site: http:// eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/transit/ venus0412.html To see the Transit of Venus through a telescope, visit the Gingin Observatory. You can book online at www. ginginobservatory.com or just ring 9575 7740.

This is ‘Stargazer’ signing off!

(Aka Donna Vanzetti, Gingin Observatory)

Do you have any astronomy questions? Email thepaper@ iinet.net.au.

Photo of Sun and Venus: Copyright to Mark D Worthen PsyD Diagram of path of transit: Copyright to Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC and Jay Anderson/ISCCP

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Business

Attention Business Owners

Does this sound like you, “My website needs work I just need time to fix it”. We know you should but it always falls to the bottom of our list.

It is not all about your website, it is also about finding out all the free things Google has to offer.

Much like doing sit-ups - it can be a struggle to do them on your own. So lets work together...

Northern Valleys News eWorkout.

Wed 20th June, 2- 6pm.

Tourism in the digital age Anyone who has booked a holiday recently will appreciate how much the world of tourism has embraced the digital age. Sure online strategies are key to most businesses but especially to tourism who need to draw audiences from beyond the region.

online was not lost to the dozen people who attended the recent Small Business DC “Tourism Boost” workshop, held on the 22nd May. The event offered a full day program looking at Tourism Business, including a dedicated module on succeeding online.

The importance of being

In particular, lead presenter

Kym Francesconi provided insight into the many free online opportunities search engine google can offer. The group also explored how new smartphones are changing the tourist experience. Kerry Fewster shared, “recently one of our customers took a photo with his phone and told all his facebook friends he had just been to West Coast Honey”.

The workshop was held at Orchard Glory, just 5 minutes north of Bindoon, selectecd for it’s WIFI conference centre. The conference hall has a capacity for over 100 people (seated in rows), and the resort has 20 chalets to accommodate 104 guests.

The sunset at the conclusion of the workshop was quite spectacular and a perfect showcase of what the Northern Valleys has on offer.

A free edicated session with peers to work on your own online strategies.

You don’t even need a website; come see how to get one or what can you do for free.

With laptops all supplied by Small Business Development Corporation and afternoon tea by Chittering Chamber of Commerce.

RSVP jackie@nvnews.com.au

Chittering Chamber of Commerce Sundowner Wed 20th June, 6- 7.30 pm.

For those who aren’t ready to commit to the workout you are invited to come along to the evening sundowner.

Co Presenters: Helen Martin, sharing Bindoon Citrus online story and Jackie Shervington, sharing ebusiness insights from previous role of ineedhits.

“I think I’ll find a lot of benefit in using social media for promotion.”

Gail Smith, New Norcia’s Nirranda Farmstay

“Meeting other operators and networking, about meeting the people in your industry. Information about social media, all the free stuff we can do online to get our name out there and on the web” Lyn Brown, Chittering Hills B&B

bullsbrook

“I found the information on online marketing very useful” Joan Clark, Bindoon’s Windmill Farm.

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Instructor Debbie Wright Contact 0422 418 764

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For those ‘little’ things.

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Mob: 0427 774 158 Fax: 9575 2167

Stonemason “For that creative touch”

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Ph: 9575 2458 or 0427 801 513

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

Taxi Truck service also available.

Ph: 9571 4166 or Mob: 0409 990 446

Water Services

Bullsbrook Water Carriers

Drinking Water Only Professional, Prompt, Reliable Approved Carrier for Water Corp Health Dept Compliant

Kevin Bailey 9571 2726 (All Hours)

Bullsbrook Water Services Water Tank Supply & Installation Tank roofs & Liners Tank Refurbishments Storm water piping Irrigated Fire Prevention systems

Phone: 95714600 or 0417958804

Reflexology is coming to PJ’s Hair & Beauty A qualified Reflexologist will be available on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons as of Monday June 11th.

Post your Classifieds on Facebook!

Then you can post an item to sell or pick up a local bargain - it’s your local swapmeet online!

Bindoon Community Progress Association

Use ‘NorthernValleys was Chittering Noticeboard’ for public notices and community concerns.

Daryl Du Plessis Chittering IT

CSBP Finder is an app pitched at WA farmers. Once you have installed the app you are asked to select your shire. It will then provide weather details (including a handy chance of rain indicator) with a 7 day forecast.

The core feature of the app is the global prices and trends on fertiliser products. If you need more info you can also call your CSBP area manager from the app. Best of all the app is free.

Bindoon Districts Historical Society Bindoon Sporting & Rec Assn

your device. This is a free app.

Ever wondered what that songs is that’s playing on the radio.

Well Shazam can figure it out for you. Shazam will take a 15 second grab of the song and work out the artist, song name as well as possible links to any other kind of information you could need, such as lyrics, tour dates, discography and so on.

It is quite magical to see it in action. This is also a free app so there no reason not to get it.

If you are looking for a cheaper way to send SMS messages, then whatsapp messenger could be for you. You can send text as well as pictures or videos for free to other people using whatsapp. Be aware that there may be data charges depending on your data plan. The app costs $0.99 and can be installed on any smartphone, not just iPhones.

If you have ever worried about losing your iPad or iPhone then you should consider using the “Find iPhone” app. This is an official Apple app and can be used to locate your iOS devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad etc). The app will show you where the device is on a map (so long as it can get a 3g data connection), as well as play a sound or remotely wipe the device if you don’t want the information stored on it to be accessible to the new illegitimate owner. In order for this app to work you will need to setup an iCloud account (generally best to use the account that is setup for iTunes on your phone). You will also need to have your iOS device enabled for iCloud and have the Find My iPhone option enabled under the iCloud settings on

Advertise LOCALLY

Call PJ’s Hair & Beauty on 95760170 to make yourself an appointment.

If you are looking to grow your business in the Northern Valleys areaw - advertise here and reach local customers

“The soles of our feet have thousands of reflex points, all of which correspond to different parts of our body.

Our rates are competitive - ring for bulk discount prices.

Full Page - $1260 Half Page - $599 1/4 Page - $299 1/8 Page - $149

By working on these points the Reflexologist can help to activate the body’s own healing and cleansing mechanisms, thereby bringing about a state of health and peace of mind. “

ADRA Bindoon Op Shop Bindoon Arts and Crafts Bindoon Basketball Bindoon Bowling Club Bindoon and District Ag Society

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App Reviews

groups

Trade Ads $120 for 6 months or $200 for 12 months Ph Jackie Shervington 0419 045 783

Open each morning Sunday-Friday (Closed Saturday) Market last Sunday each month Jenny Brown Carolyn Chadwick Sandra Clarke Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Society Office, northern end of oval.

7.30pm 3rd Tues of month in Ag Society Rm Rin Rutherford (Pres) Lance Stagbouer (Secretary) Meets 1st Wed of each month 2pm in The Museum Don Gibson

Bindoon Play Group Bindoon Range Pony Club Bindoon RSL Bindoon Retirees Bindoon Rifle Club Bindoon Sing Australia Bindoon Theatre Group Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Bullsbrook Neighbourhood Centre Bullsbrook Football Club (Seniors) Chequers Golf Club Chittering Visitors Centre....

Chittering Scout Group Lower Chittering Valley Progress & Sporting Assn Chittering Junior Football Club Chittering Junior Cricket Club Chittering Rural Watch Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc Country Women’s Association

9576 2001 9576 1090

Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 8pm at Chinkabee Gail Smith

Bindoon P and C Assn

9576 0593 9575 1063 9576 1444 bindoonshow@ gmail.com 0457103 033

Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Bindoon Primary School Staff room, Vivienne Du Plessis Meets every Friday at Chinkabee 9.30am-12pm Belinda Darcy-Evans Ros Maindock George Ferguson Lois Jones (President) Joy Askew (Secretary) Colin Clarkson (Captain) Dave Mann (Secretary) Meets Mon nights in the Town Hall from 7-9pm Yvonne Press Alex Douglas Meets 1st Wed each month at 7.30pm in the Fire Station Catherine Choules Shaley Rory Bennett Open 7 days a week. Visitors welcome. info@chequersgolf.org Meets the 2nd Tues of every month at 7.30pm at the Brockman Centre Meets Thursdays at the Lower Chittering Hall. Scouter in Charge is Sue Budd Dave Barnes

9655 9046

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Ian Hall

0419 042 455

Ian Claxon

0409 087 917 9576 4600 0427 699 700 9576 1010 9571 8669

2nd Tuesday of every 2nd month 6.30 to 7.15pm Ann Graham (injured wildlife) Louise Bewick ( Sec) Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at the CWA rooms at 10.00am

Gingin/Chittering Lions

Lois Jones 2nd Mon of month at 6.30pm, Bowling club, Gingin. 4th Mon of month at 6.30pm at St John Ambulance Rooms, Bindoon. Pat Elliot

9575 2316

Gingin Freemasons Lodge

Bob Blizard

9576 0085

Gingin Bowling club

Tom Cabassi

9575 2342

Gingin Tennis Club

Nicole Hendry

9575 3043

Rodney Hannagan

9575 2339

Gingin Football Club Gingin Pensioners Social Club

9575 2245

Gingin P&C Assoc Lower Chittering Cricket Lower Chittering Hall and Tennis Court (Bookings) Muchea Senior Cricket Club Muchea Netball Muchea Judo Club Inc Muchea Vol Bushfire Brigade

Dave Barnes (President) Sean McAlister (Sec/Treasurer)

9575 2249 9571 8194 0439 401 869 0416 253 603

Shane Angel Fran Bryant Meets every Tues at Muchea Hall 6.15-8pm juniors/ 8-9pm seniors Ann Peter Hall, Secretary autoelec@iinet.net.au

South Midlands Polocrosse Club

Jenny Hall

South Midlands Pony Club

Kay Kavanagh Ruth Loudon Keith Cunningham Julie Taylor

Wannamal Community Centre Wannamal Indoor Bowls Wannamal Tennis Club

9576 0451

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Do we have your club here?

Are the contact details correctly listed?

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

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News Equestrian

Slow Down!.

• Slow down when passing a horse so your vehicle does not startle the horse, and allow plenty of room when overtaking.

• Don’t use your car horn around horses – it will startle even the most placid horse.

• Allow for inexperienced horse riders – especially young children.

What should riders do?

Did you know that horses are considered vehicles on the road?

With the lovely Autumn weather, horses are out and about in the Northern valleys. With the recent tragic death of a horse on the road in WA, it’s a good reminder to ride and drive safely.

Many drivers may not realise that horses actually have right of way on the roads, and should be treated as vehicles. Riders must also be aware they have the obligation to give the correct signals and make car drivers aware of what they are doing on the roads.

Following are some important notes for both drivers and riders to help keep everyone safe on the roads!

What should drivers do?

• Watch out for horses being led or driven on the road – leave as much space as possible to allow for unexpected movements by the horse.

• Take extra care on bends, crests and on narrow roads, particularly in areas close to horse riding schools, trail ride businesses and on rural roads

As a horse-rider, you should: • know and obey the Australian Road Rules • ride on the left hand side of the road with the flow of the traffic • use clear hand signals • wear an approved helmet and footwear safe for horse riding • wear fluorescent clothing during the day and reflective clothing if you ride in the early mornings or evenings when the light is poor • always ‘look, check, and look again’ - the lifesaver look • where possible, use horse trails and horse crossings • if you’re an inexperienced rider, always be accompanied by experienced rider/horse combinations when in road-related areas • ride single file or two-abreast • ride carefully and be a courteous road user • if you are involved in an incident on the road, report it • Thank courteous drivers with a smile or wave if you can

Spotlight ON...

South Midlands Pony Club The original South Midlands Pony club ceased to be affiliated with PCAWA in 1987.

In 2002 three local teenagers, Bethany Dunbar, Rebecca Claxon and Katie Winsor, who were tired of traveling long distances to Pony club, came up with the idea of reopening the club.

These three girls did all the ground work and, with the help of Geraldine Dunbar, an experienced Pony Club coach, held a joining day in December of that year.

On March 16th 2003 South Midlands held their first full rally. There were 45 members riding, 39 of them with no Pony Club experience. The Club had no arenas, games equipment or jump poles only a dozen rusty old jump stands and a lot of enthusiasm.

On June 6th 2003 South Midlands Pony Club was affiliated with PCAWA (Pony Club Association of Western Australia) as a member of the Avon zone. Much of the year was spent fundraising and making and buying equipment but the club still managed to send teams to several Pony Club events.

This was also the first year we entered a Musical Ride team at the State Dressage Championships, something that has become quite a tradition with our club.

In 2010 and 2011 the building of several portable cross country jumps enabled us to offer our members another training facility.

When we first started out our riders all rode in the open field, this led to some very interesting moments when ponies decided, despite the best efforts of their riders, that it was time to return to the float.

In 2011, thanks to the hard work of a number of dedicated people, and the generosity of our sponsors, the Muchea Grading Arena was opened – this is the pride of our club!

Pony club holds rallies at the Muchea grounds are held on the third Sunday of the month and have we have a full calander of events.

The Rally lessons include show jumping, cross country, flat work, dressage, lectures, novelties and games. The club recently held a Games and Novelty Gymkhana which was the first Gymkhana for many riders and a huge success.

In June the club will host an Avon Zone Showjumping Coaching day with Philippa Collier and The Avon Zone Novelities Day. At the next rally in June the riders will learn some Polocrosse skill which should be a lot of fun. Details about the club are available at www.smponyclub.com.au.

New Member enquiries can be made to Secretary Kay Kavanagh Mob: 0407 509 509.

What the Law says Under the Australian Road Rules, horses are regarded as a vehicle and riders are subject to the same road rule as apply to other drivers.

However there are some specific additional rules including: • Horses are allowed on footpaths and nature strips, unless specifically prohibited.

• Horse riders must give way to any pedestrian on a footpath or nature strip.

• If you are riding two-abreast with another rider, you must not ride more than 1.5m apart.

• A person must not lead an animal while also driving a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.

Source: http://www.horseroadsafety.org.au/

Jaiden Clemesha at the recent Gymkhana.

South Midlands Pony Club riders

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Equestrian News

Judy Rose crowned Community Coach of the Year

Congratulations to local Pony Club coach Judy Rose, who recently received a “Community Coach of the Year” Award in the Pony Club division at the 2012 Industry Sports Coaches Awards night.

Around 170 coaches from more than 26 sports attended this year’s awards. Organised by the Department of Sport and Recreation, the awards recognise and reward coaches’ outstanding contribution and commitment

to sport in Western Australia in community and high performance categories.

students. She also contributes much time course building, judging and generally assisting at local shows.

Judy started off her riding career in the UK where she competed in Mounted games and Working Hunter competitions. She went on to complete her formal coaching exams at the British Horse Society.

Her tireless committment to supporting equestrian events and helping young students from all sorts of disciplines is no doubt the reason she was nominated for this prestigious award. Part of the Pony Club for over 20 years now she has seen many young riders rise up the ranks and enjoy success in their chosen fields.

After a stint teaching in Bahrain, Judy followed the good weather to Australia and ended up in WA, where she and her husband farm in Wannamal.

Judy is currently the director of coaching at PCAWA and spends most of her weekends travelling the state teaching and training other coaches as well as her own

Judy says, “ I really love seeing the young people come up, and so many from our local Bindoon Pony club have gone on to achieve fastastic results and compete all over Australia, and some overseas as well.”

Rider Profile

horse each, the 6 players are broken up into 2 sections of 3 players. Each game is 6 chukkas (time periods generally 6 minutes) long and each section of 3 players alternate at the end of each chukka. Players use a racquet with a loose net to pick up the ball, carry, pass & throw through the goals. The ball is about 4 inches across & made of latex, to bounce off most surfaces.

What’s the best thing about the game?

Some of the people that play it Whats your greatest achievement in the sport so far?

Photo Ashley Martin Photography

Captain of the South Midlands Polocrosse team, Bill (BJ) Thomas has just returned from the 2012 Barastoc Polocrosse Nationals held in Warwick, Queensland. Along with his brother Ben Thomas he represented WA in the Mens Senior team. The team made it all the way to the finals and came runners-up to NSW 26-23 in the final game We ask him a few personal questions and get the low down on the difference between Polo and Polocrosse.

Not sure, lost the last game we played. Just trying to improve on that now.

Any major disasters?

Had a couple of shoulder reconstructions & a couple of broken noses that’s all.

Sporting Hero? Black Caviar How many horses do you have in work at the moment? 5 How often do you train?

Ride 6 days a week, train once or twice a week.

Real Job? Accountant

Name? BJ Thomas Age? 32 Where in the Northern Valleys the do you live?

Married? Kids?

Yes, married with 3 young kids, 4, 2 & 4 months.

Goals for the future?

Lower Chittering When did you start riding? 9 Your main discipline? Polox How is Polocrosse different from Polo?

Building an arena Mike Agnew and his wife Maria own and run Limestone Park Stud and Limestone Park Earthmoving, in Gingin.

then replaced it with a layer of compacted limestone, on top of this we have laid yellow sand with a clay content.

Maria has had a life long association with horses and is one of those people who loves everything horsey!!

The depth of a layer will depend on the area the arena is to be installed and the quality and / or variation of the material, e.g. not all yellow sands are the same and the variations between can be large.

Mike’s initial horse education was 5 years spent in NSW working on one of the biggest horse agistment, and pre-training complex’s in the Southern hemisphere.

With four girls who also ride, Mike now finds himself spending a lot of time advising or constructing horse amenities’ such as riding arenas or fencing.

He explains some important points about building the best arena you can on your particular property.

“People will often ask what material is the best to construct an arena with?

Unlike horse fencing, unfortunately there is not one simple solution or approach to all arenas.

Basically the reasons that people get us to install an arena is because the natural surface is too hard, slippery, or too soft.

In the case shown in the photo above, the area was too soft/ heavy and we needed to firm the arena surface up. We “boxed’ out about 350mm of the soft soil and

The location where the arena construction is to take place will often determine what type of material will be used, as the closer the material is to the construction site, the cheaper it is.

There is however, one thing about arenas that is the same for everyone, they all require owner maintenance.

They need to be levelled regularly with a drag bar (easiest & cheapest way is to drag a heavy bar or old farm gate behind a quad bike) in order to level and prevent the trafficable areas wearing down to the supporting base material.

It is also highly desirable to be able to water the arena regularly, in order to control dust, and enhance and maintain the surface compaction. This is normally achieved by utilising sprinklers strategically placed around the perimeter of the arena.

I like the pop-up Hunter sprinklers, as they “pop down” out of the way and you can vary the

water arch.

I liken the finished construction of a new riding arena to the laying of new grass, as the work for the owner is just about to begin!

Bordering the arena This will often be determined by individual preference. Mine is not to have a fence right on the arena border, as it confines the room a rider has to deal with an uncooperative horse, it can be unnerving being near a fence with a horse that is playing up.

However an arena border is useful, as it contains the arena’s surface material within its boundary’s while also giving the horse and rider a visual reference and border.

I don’t recommend stone borders like limestone blocks, as they can cause serious injury to horse and rider when contact is made, I prefer the softer materials, such as timbers without shape edges etc. that are less inclined to injure something if contact is made.

In summing up, there is no one right way to construct an arena as there is no one right material to use, it will depend on availability, cost and preference.

The trick is to look at as many arenas close to your area and decide which one you like the best, and then find out the materials used in order to replicate it.”

Polo, the field is probably 3 or 4 times the size of a polox field, four to a side playing the whole game & you hit a hard plastic ball around with a long mallet.You need multiple horses to play generally the higher grade you play the more horses you need, the minimum that you can play with is two horses.

Polox, the field is broken up like a netball court with the players restricted to which parts of the field they can access depending on their position, six players per side on one

Play with my kids.

Have you taught the kids to ride/ play polocrosse?

We have a pony at home that the elder 2 kids ride a bit, & they both have little kid sized racquets & mallets that they muck around with from time to time. We certainly hope that they’ll take to horses & the sport, time will tell.

What should Northern Valleys riders do if they want to try Polocrosse?

Send me an email, bill@amwaudit. com.au. Or we practise every second Sunday at Sandown Park Muchea, from July to November.

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Can also cater for recuperating horses. 24 hr supervision and special needs taken care of.

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Young Hayley Noblet stole the show, her pink running shoes barely touching the ground as she made an effortless finish across the line. Hayley, 8 years old, competed in the year 3 inter-school cross country event, despite her young age she is not without experience, she has spent the last 18 months as an activate participant of little athletics.

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Footy season begins Above: Ellie Fewster from Gingin in a team challenge.

Negotiating an obstacle course without letting go of the pipe.

Congratulations to all the young athletes across the region and beyond who represented their schools in the inter-school cross country. They should all be very pleased with themselves after such a challenging run across Gingin Gold Course. Students competed from; Bindoon, Bullsbrook, Gingin, Lancelin, Two Rocks, Toodjay & Yanchep.

Right: Ella Tobin, who was sponsored by Chittering Bindoon CWA Branch, concentrating on the crate stacking.

Young leaders take up the challenge Annette Howard

High School winners & runners-up.

Trying things you had always thought about doing and the satisfaction when you actually achieved the goal were comments used to describe the recent Young Leaders Workshop hosted by the Country Women’s Association.

Held at Manjedal, the Scout Activity Centre at Byford, the enthusiastic participants aged 17-22 travelled from Derby and Esperance and many places in between to participate in the weekend of challenges.

Primary School winners & runners-up

In a non threatening, supportive environment each person had the opportunity to challenge themselves and to work as a team.

Along with communication and goal setting, activities included archery, crate

stacking, the aerial runway, a blindfolded leggo challenge and constructing newspaper shelters. Each person was given a raw egg to keep safe for the weekend, which added an extra dimension. The three eggs remaining at the end of the weekend were known as Freckles, Wes and Brett.

The Country Women’s Association has been running Young Leader workshops since 1998. Most participants are sponsored by their local CWA branch. Previously held in the city, this is the third year activities at Manjedal have been used. An outcome from the weekends is that these young people will now look at things from a different perspective and have a different view on not giving up.

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Chittering Broncos: Auskick & Juniors contact Alan Nairn, 0467 282 422.

Auskick Gingin Football for boys and girls 5 to 8 year olds.

Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Where: Gingin Recreation Centre – Football Oval Cost: $60 per child register and pay on start day.

Minkey - Hockey (Gingin) Training for minkey (6 to 10 year olds) is at 3.30pm on Wednesdays and 4pm for Juniors (10 to 14 years old for boys, 10 to 16 years old for girls).

You can register your interest by calling Alison McVee on 0417 093 084.

Fun Net and Netta (Gingin) Netball for 5 to 9 year olds.

Starts: Tuesday, 1 May 2012 Time: 3.30 pm to 4:30 pm Where: Gingin Recreation Centre Netball Courts Cost: $35 for Tuesday netball only and $45 for Tuesday and Saturday netball plus $25 for the pack which is an optional extra.

We will hold a skills and training session followed by a game every Tuesday. An additional game is available to anyone interested on Saturday mornings in conjunction with the netball fixtures (optional).

Enquiries to: Narelle Fewster 9575 1551 or Simone Gresele 9575 2234

Golf (Gingin) We will be starting a Junior Golf Program in May for Children and Golf WA are planing to visit schools to promote golf in the area in May too.

Contact Kerry Fewster kuyan@iinet.net.au

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Gingin GOLF CLUB NOTES

GOLF NEWS

The Golf Golf Club opened the season on Saturday May 5th with 20 members playing a 3 person Ambrose competition. Andrew Steele, Troy Baxter and George Smith won the day with a score of 55.2. and runners up were Colin Zappelli, Jim Selkirk and Nick Passmore with 62.2. The day concluded with a very sociable afternoon tea and presentation.

Everyone was in high spirits, commenting on the preparation of the course and how amazing it looked after the early rain. Alas our hopes for follow up rains have been dashed and the course is suffering the effects of the current spell of glorious weather. Fields for the Ladies and scroungers competitions on Wednesdays have been encouraging in spite of the warm conditions.

The President and Captains Trophy on Saturday 26th was won

by Robert Redford with 42 points from Troy Baxter with 35 points.

Record Breaker

Congratulations to Kerry Fewster who broke the club course record with 77 off the stick on Wed 16th.

Her winning card will be framed and put in the club house. Kerry has every right to smile, the record was held by a visiting player many years ago for 79.

The season starts getting serious in June. The Ladies”Edmund House Cup Open Day “ is on Tuesday 26th, and the Men Play for the Prized “Wallace Shield” on Saturday 16th. On Saturday 30th Ladies and Men will play in the Travellers Day Comp. All the while we are praying for some much needed rain to salvage what is left of the early germination and bring some relief to the farmers.

New Tae Kwon Do Class in Bindoon Michelle Pude is starting up a Tae Kwon Do class in Bindoon on Wednesday 4th of July at 6.30pm, Bindoon Hall in Bindoon.

Steve Fewster, far right

What a marathon!

Imagine starting a marathon at 8.37am and finishing at 15.20 that’s a long day. Congratulations to Steve Fewster who completed the 89.28km, 2012 Comrades Marathon in South Africa, in 9hrs and 50 min.

Arguably the greatest ultra marathon in the world where athletes come from all over the world to combine muscle and sinew and mental strength to conquer the approx 90 kilometres between the cities of Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the event owes its beginnings to the vision of one man, World War I veteran Vic Clapham. It was Clapham’s vision to create the race to commemorate those who had died and suffered in the Great War. What started in 1921 with 34 runners, this year around 19,000 runners participate.

The class is a beginners class and is suitable for women, men and children over the age of 6 years.

Michelle is a fully qualified International instructor and referee with the Tae Kwon do Association of Great Britain.

She has been a trainer to Western Australian Police force for a number of years and has a background in Close quarter Combat, and currently holds a 4th Degree Black Belt.

She says, “As a resident of Bindoon I have seen that the community has already established some sports such as Basketball and Tai Chi and believe Tae Kwon Do would be an excellent addition for everyone to get involved.

Participants will improve their fitness, self confidence and enjoy a fun friendly atmosphere,” The first lesson is free to all participants.

Check out her website at www.tfsfitness.com.au.

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Bindoon over 50’s Exercise Group

Meets every Friday at 9am at the Bindoon Hall. Contact 042 719 8278

Bindoon Tennis Club Play on Thursday nights from 7pm at Chinkabee sports centre. For enquiries contact Sue Rogers on 9576 0884.

Gingin Tennis Club Social Tennis. Thursdays 6.30pm Regional Hardcourt Facility, Gingin

Heartmoves Thursdays 8.00am to 9.00am Bullsbrook Bowling Club & Monday, 6.30pm Chequers Golf Club. Gentle physical program.

Ph Rachael Steen Mobile: 0428 720 005

Tai chi Thurs 9am at Clune Park, Bindoon Ph Barni Norton 0419 964 909

Yoga in Bullsbrook

Sat am 9.00 - 10.30 Tues eve 6.00 - 7.30 Bullsbrook Community Sports Club Ph: Helen Bennett 9571 1595 or 0423 122 433

Zumba - Bullsbrook Tuesday 7.30pm, Lower Chittering Hall Contact: Roberto 0418640840

Zumba- BIndoon

Monday 5.30-6.30pm at the Bindoon Hall.

Call Roxanne 041 919 2511

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Bowled over by success Members of the Bindoon & Districts Bowling Club were bowled over by the success of their Men’s Pennant team this season, when, for the first time in eighteen years, they finally won the Moore District Bowling League’s Grand Final at Gingin, on Saturday 24 March 2012.

Although the Ladies Pennant team did not reach the Finals, they too experienced some exciting games along the way.

Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Clarke says, “Bindoon & Districts Bowling Club exists for promoting the game of bowls. It affords members the opportunity of displaying their skills and talents to the local community. It also allows them to make themselves known to other organisations and individuals beyond their usual circle of interest or network – as in Pennant competitions, Open Days and Gala Days.

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Consequently, the game of bowls has become a very popular sport over the past few years, and its popularity is growing daily, due to the fact that many younger players are now joining its ranks – as a result of increased media interest and coverage.”

Now that the 2011/12 bowling season has finally come to an end, the club offers Winter Social Bowls.

All interested players are welcome to come and join in the fun. Green fees are $5.00 per week, and players must be at Chinkabee Sporting Complex by 1.00 pm for 1.30 pm start.

Casual dress and flat-soled shoes to be worn on the day.

exciting venue for other players to visit and play bowls at – whether it be in a social capacity, or at a League or Club event – and she is looking forward to welcoming even more new players throughout the winter months.”

Sandra concluded by saying, “Over the past few years, Bindoon & Districts Bowling Club members have worked hard to make their club an

For further information, please contact Sandra Clarke on 9576 1444 or at vinsan@iinet.net.au

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