17th december 2009 . $1.10 . inc gst. vol 15. issue 24. produced at the . lake grace telecentre ....

17th December 2009 $1.10 inc GST Vol 15 Issue 24

Produced at the LAKE GRACE TELECENTRE

School Place PO Box 177 Lake Grace WA 6353

Ph (08) 9865 1470 Fax (08) 9865 1471 Email: [email protected]

ABN: 19 498 730 152 Website: lakegrace.wa.tc

Lake Grace‘s Senior Citizens gather on Thursday 3rd December for the last senior‘s luncheon for 2009, an opportunity to get into the festive spirit and enjoy each other‘s company before the holiday season.

The brainchild of Lake Grace CWA, the luncheons have been a highlight on many calendars since 1976 when the idea for a monthly meal, bringing all of Lake Grace‘s senior citizens together first started. The idea for the shared meal came from a senior citizen saying to a CWA lady that after losing a partner the thing they missed most was sitting

down to a meal together and chatting; meal time became a constant reminder that you were on your own and was a very lonely time of the day.

With that in mind the CWA invited other groups within the community to cater for a meal at the CWA rooms on the first Thursday of every month (except January), senior citizens attending paid a token amount for the meal (costs were covered but there was to be no profit). The idea was embraced and is still going strong 33 years later.

The Christmas luncheon for 2009 was catered for

Christmas Cheer

Continued page 36

Phil and Ann Franks get into the Christmas spirit!

17th December, 2009 LAKES LINK NEWS

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Telecentre Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Library Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 12:45pm then 1:15pm - 5:00pm

CLOSED on Wednesday

Page 4,5 About Town Page 6 Weather Page 7 Visitor’s Centre Sale Page 8 Year 10 Graduation Page 9 Graduation & Ball Photos Page 10 LG Drive-In Page 11 Telecentre Revamp Page 12,13 Shire Pages Page 14 Hockey Trolls on Tour Page 15,16 Nightwatch Page 17 Year 7 Graduation Page 19 Total Fire Ban Page 20 Memory Van Page 21 Sports Grant

Page 23 Health Page Page 26,27,28 Shire Pages Page 29 LG Development Association Page 35 Science & Stuff Page 36 Senior Citizens Luncheon Page 40 Swimming Club Notes Page 42 Jnr Tennis Tournament Page 44 Humour Page 46 Basketball Page 48,49 ARC Page 50 Jnr Tennis Racquet Page 51 Tarin Rock Tennis Page 52 Classifieds Page 54 Calendar

CONTENTS

To the very dedicated team who have produced

and compiled this edition of the Lakes Link News.

Gwen Oliver

Michelle Dunham Elsie Bishop

Miranda Wallace Jane Bushby

Thank you also to our many

contributors of articles.

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LAKES LINK NEWS 17th December, 2009

Editorial Firstly a huge thank you to the many volunteers that we have help with the paper in 2009. Since July of this

year it has become compulsory for us to keep stats on the hours our volunteers spend helping us out, prior to that I just guessed. Having limited time management skills my guessing was way out. Our volunteers give an average of 50 hours a month! Well done and thank you to you all. It has been wonderful to have (the marvellous) Miranda Wallace helping with the printing of these last two papers.

Volunteers, Committee and Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas (not too merry) and a wonderful 2010. Thank you to everyone who supports our paper whether it be in the way of advertising, editorial, volunteering or reading the end product. We are looking forward to an equally rewarding relationship in 2010.

Now it‘s time for Ebenezer to kick in! The Lake Grace Telecentre is unique in the 24 hour memberships it offers, I have been told by many who have made use of this that they have not encountered a facility such as this anywhere else in the world. Others within the Telecentre network think that we are crazy for handing over keys for people to access the facilities any time that they wish. Naturally we display an enormous amount of trust and 90% of members respect this. However every now and then trust suffers another tragic blow! Some members think it is OK to bring in all of their friends! Some decide to sell their keys to others! Others don‘t comprehend that their children (under 18) aren‘t allowed to come in on their own after hours. Then there‘s others who think that a packet of biscuits shoved to the back of the cupboard is for them or that Suzanne had purchased cool drink just for them. All very petty and minor things I know but the camel‘s back has been broken and 24hr memberships are under threat. If you are a member, or you have employees who are members please instil in them the importance of this facility for those who are future visitors/workers to Lake Grace.

Well done to all of those who have got their subscription forms back in for 2010. If you are wishing to subscribe to the Lakes Link please get your subscription forms filled in and returned with payment before Christmas. If you need a tax invoice please email the Telecentre and I can send you one. Please don‘t wait till April of 2010 to realise that you forgot to fill out your subscription form. If by chance you didn't get a subscription form in the last paper we have spares at the Telecentre.

At this stage I‘m not sure whether the Telecentre will go to reduced hours over January, just keep in mind that if you‘re coming in especially to get something done it may pay to ring ahead. We will be open on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between Christmas and New Year.

If you have an adolescent ready to do their drivers licence please make sure that they bring their original documents in for ID. A birth extract or certificate is needed plus something with their street/road address such as a bank statement or an ATM card. All of the information for what is needed is in the Drive Safe handbook.

STOP PRESS....Elders interest rates have zoomed up so ignore the interest rates on their advert on page 22 and give Elders a ring for their current rates.

Suzanne Reeves

To the Collators of the Last Edition

Maurice Gilson Miranda Wallace

Kim Hawtin Trish Medlen

Mary Naisbitt Val Whiting

Want to get the word out to the surrounding area…. Varley Voice [email protected] Lake King News [email protected] Newdegate Gatepost - 9871 1791 [email protected] Pingrup Post - 9820 1101 [email protected] Pingaring - Gumnut Gazette [email protected]

Library Opening Hours

5th January—21st January 9am - 12:45

1:15pm - 5pm Tuesday and Thursday only.

Normal hours resume Monday

25th January.


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Congratulations to Skete Bennett and Kate Wilson who announced their engagement recently. Congratulations also to Rebecca and Adam Reynolds of Northampton on the birth of their second son, Hamish

David on the 24th November 2009. Little brother for Angus Jack and another beautiful grandson for Terry and Leigh Hardy.

Well done also to Kirstie Chesson and Brendon (Trumby) Callope on the arrival of Zander Stewart Thomas on 19th November at King Edward Memorial Hospital. In a rush to arrive (7 wks early) Zander weighed 5lb 1oz and is a new little brother for Jayman and Zaide.

A belated farewell to Ray and Narelle Bird who have left Lake Grace to take up residence in the big smoke. Well done to the team at the Lake Grace Plaza who went to work on Friday 4th December in their boardies to

raise money in support of Surf Lifesaving of WA. $161.35 was raised. Well done to all of those Lake Grace school

students who won awards at this weeks presentation night, in particular to the Year 10‘s. Yr 10 award winners were as follows: ADF Long Tan Leadership Award (sponsored by the ADF) – Gabbie Trevenen; Workplace Learning Awards (sponsored by the Local Community Partnership, Hotham, Pallinup, Lakes) – Harley Pittard and Matthew McWhirter; Yr 10 Endeavour Award (sponsored by the Kulin Masonic Lodge) – Leaf Milosavljevic; Yr 10 Dux (sponsored by the Shire of Lake Grace) – Krystal King; Lions Club Scholarship (3) – Gabbie Trevenen, Siera Berdin, Jehl Dejito; E & C Bennett Memorial Scholarship – Krystal King. A full list of award winners will go in next weeks Wagin Argus and the first Links in 2010.

Spencer Shearing Service and Spencer Wool

Would like to wish all their clients a very Merry Christmas and Happy and

prosperous New Year. Looking forward to servicing your requirements in 2010.

Darren, Tania, Elizabeth and Staff

Hot Issues - The ‗Big Three‘ All incorporated associations are required to keep an up to date copy of three documents, known as the ‗Big Three‘. They are as follows:

A members‟ Register - containing names and addresses.

A record of Office Bearers - also containing names; and addresses; and

A current version of Rules - commonly called the constitution.

Under the Associations Incorporation act 1987, member have a legal right to inspect and copy the ‗Big Three‘ records, however they cannot remove them. Freedom to access these documents is to enable members to contact each other to discuss the affairs of their association.


Happy Anniversary 18th December - Dave & Kim Allen 2nd January - Steve & Genni Curtin 9th January - Peter & Ali Dines 12th January - Andrew & Linda Hunt 17th January - Greg & Kathy Edwards 18th January - John & Donna Hendry 19th January - Pat & Belinda O‘Neill 24th January - Len & Shirley Elliott 26th January - Ollie & Lucy Farrelly 29th January - Peter & Michelle Lay

Happy birthday 17th December Matthew O‘Neill 18th December Bianca Kennedy Savannah Trevenen 19th December Natalie O‘Neill Juanita O‘Neill Aidan Pelham 20th December Korey Clifton Des Pelham Trenton Medlen Jane Richards 21st December Clem Bennett 23rd December Melissa Cugley 24th December Leigh Hardy Liam Fyfe 25th December Pat O‘Neill Latisha McGlinn 26th December Jenny Bidwell Anna Taylor Esme Lane Jaimee Withnell (13) Steven McWhirter (40!!) 27th December Lindsay Slarke 29th December Tarryn Dowling 30th December Jasmine Cugley 31st December Laura Willock Elizabeth Spencer 1st January Bevan Taylor 2nd January Karl Fleay 4th January Maurie Gilson 5th January Lenore Gladish Josh Giles 6th January Shane Reynolds 7th January Brayden Reynolds Thomas Dunham (18) 8th January Tracey Milton Marcus Owen Rick de Vree 9th January Melanie Naisbitt Bianca Naisbitt

9th January Bodhi Power 10th January Leanne Carruthers Carley Hardy Reuben Smith (18) 11th January Tayla Stuart 13th January Shannon Smith Shelley Stanton 15th January Gerard Farrelly Darren Clifford 17th January Briana McWhirter Abbey Trawinski 18th January Nicole Chappell 19th January Katelyn Hutter Melissa Clifford 20th January Christine Willock Andrew Hunt 21st January Geoff Duckworth Jarrad Slarke Jason Lay (18) Natasha Strevett Stella Dines Dot Morgan Morgan Chatfield 23rd January John Gambuti Harry Strevett Abbey Strevett Jacob Strevett James Eaton 24th January Keiran Humphreys (21) 25th January Damien Lay 26th January Letisha Marshall 28th January Rhiannon Barnett Dennis Gittos 29th January Amber Pearce 3rd February Luke O‘Neill Peter Medlen Joel Giles 4th February Cheryl Chappell Misha Clarke


Lake Grace Weather - Terry Gladish

Date Min Max Rain 02/12 11.8 24.6

03/12 9.0 27.8

04/12 10.3 33.6

05/12 13.0 39.3

06/12 14.3 28.0

07/12 13.6 23.9

08/12 8.4 26.6

09/12 9.5 25.1

10/12 10.0 24.6

11/12 7.8 30.0

12/12 11.4 34.7

13/12 15.2 39.0

14/12 18.7 40.2

15/12 13.2 29.6

16/12 13.0

Highest Monthly Rainfall 70.2 1913

Lowest Monthly Rainfall 0 1953

Highest number of Rain Days 8 1999

Highest Daily Rainfall 64.3 20/12/1913

WESTPAC LAKE GRACE

Raelene, Trish, Vanessa, Leonie and Ray would like to wish all our

customers and the local community a very Happy and Relaxing Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.

We’re a Bank you can Bank On


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Shop 5, Lakeway Shopping Centre, 22/23 Stubbs Street, LAKE GRACE

Telephone 9865 1465

FASHION FOR THE SALT OF THE EARTH

Lake Grace Visitors Centre opened their doors on Saturday 5

th December for anyone wishing to make

Christmas purchases of local produce or take advantage of the presence of Tupperware representative Melissa Clifford, Phoenix Trading agent Alison Dines and Anna-Lisa Newman with her Bottle House Creations (Skincare and Beauty Products). Visitor‘s Centre and tourism representative, Trish Medlen, was pleased with the response from locals who took advantage of this shopping opportunity. Not only does it help local cottage industry but it raises the profile of the Visitor‘s Centre, showing the local community

what they have on offer. Melissa has been a Tupperware representative for some years and enjoys being able to sell a product that everyone wants in their cupboard. Alison Dines has only recently become an agent for Phoenix Trading, a company with a broad range of greeting cards, gift wrap and assorted stationery; and is incredulous at the quality and economical price of the cards and wrapping paper. Anna-Lisa‘s products have proven to be a big hit on the local market, selling on reputation and a scent so divine you could eat them!!

Visitor’s Centre Sale

Below: Alison Dines with her Phoenix products Left: Tupperware representative Melissa Clifford


Rosie's Coffee Shop Christmas - New Year

Holidays.

Closed Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th

December 2009

Re-Opening Monday 11th January 2010

No Pizza Nights on the three Thursday nights

over this period.

All the staff at Rosie‘s

wish their customers a safe and

happy Christmas and a prosperous

New Year.

On Thursday 10th December nine Year 10 students

graduated from Lake Grace District High School with the ceremony being held at the Shire Hall. The night was a great success with the graduates dressing up and looking very nice in their outfits.

The graduates of 2009 were Matt McWhirter, Krystal King, Gabbie Trevenen, Leaf Milosavljevic, Siera Berdin, Jehl Dejito, Greg Amores, Byron Campbell and Harley Pittard.

First the graduates arrived at the school for photos, after which they walked to the Shire Hall for a 6.00pm entry. The guests, who included family and staff, were waiting for their arrival.

Speeches were given by School Principal Mr Boyland, Head Girl Krystal King and Head Boy Harley Pittard. Following the evening‘s formalities the Year 8 and 9 students joined the graduating year 10‘s for a disco.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the Year 10 students would all like to say a special thanks to their teachers for the help they have received this year. They would also like to thank Matt Power for organising the disco and the Year 9 parents for all of their wonderful cooking. The food was great!!

Krystal King & Gabby Trevenen

Photo of graduates is bottom left of facing page: Back Row- Krystal King. Gabby Trevenen, Jehl Dejito, Siera Berdin Middle Row- Matt McWhirter, Harley Pittard, Byron Campbell Front Row- Leaf Milosavljevic, Greg Amores

Lake Grace’s Year 10’s Graduate

Weight Watchers will still be open to new and existing members throughout December and

January. You will find us at the Telecentre every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm, so please continue to

support us if you are here during this time.

We will be closed however on Tuesday 26th January 2010 due to the Australia Day Holiday

Public holiday.

I would like to thank all of my members for supporting Weight Watchers during the year, and I

wish you all a very merry & safe Christmas and a wonderful new year. Take care and I look forward

to seeing you all in 2010.

If you have any queries, please contact me (Shelley) on 9865 1865.


Year 12 Spring Ball 2009

Above Left: Alysha Hardy and Tom Dunham attending the Narrogin Senior High School Ball held on 13th March at the Narrogin Town Hall.

Above: Rebecca Reeves attending the Como Secondary College Spring Ball, held on 27th March 2009 and held at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle.

Above Right: Jeremy Richardson attending the Cunderdin Ag College Spring Ball held at the Hyatt on 28th August 2009.

Right: Jason Lay, Beau of the Narrogin Spring Ball. LGDHS Yr 10 Graduates


Before TV came out the main entertainment for Lake Grace and surrounding towns was the Drive-In. The land was originally owned by Mr Phillip Trevenen. Mr Laurie Thiel was looking for a place to run a business so he asked Mr Trevenen if he would sell him a small block of land on the Newdegate road.

Laurie Thiel first opened the Drive-In in 1965 and he sold it in 1978. Most nights you would get about 160 cars to 200. It would cost about 5 or 6 shillings to get in and the gates opened at 6pm for meals, the picture show started at 8pm.

The films came up on the train from Perth and sometimes special movies were held on Wednesday and Friday nights. Some people would hide in the boot so they didn‘t have to pay. When it was cold people would put on their windscreen wipers because the glass would fog up.

Mr Thiel also invented things to help him with his work at the Drive-In, for example he had a washing machine bowl (it was rough on the inside) and as it turned it took off the potato skins. He also had a chip cutter which was set up on a bench with a bucket under it.

Sometimes people would drive out with the speaker still attached to their car and Laurie would have to spend hours picking up the speakers.

Alan and Hazel Thiel took over the Drive-In when Laurie Thiel got to a certain age. It was hard having the children for when they were babies Hazel had to take them to work. She would be feeding the baby while serving hungry customers and cooking the food when she finally got her babies off to sleep. After the movie ended Hazel would take her babies home then have to wake them up so she could get them dressed and ready for bed.

Most people had their own special spots where they liked to park. The café sold cool drinks, lollies, ice creams, burgers, fish and chips. Hot milk coffee and sweet-sour fish served on a bed of rice became a very popular dish. Some people would come just to get takeaway food for dinner.

Lynn and Anne Parker owned the Drive-In, they

purchased it in April 1977 from Mr and Mrs Alan and Hazel Thiel and ran it until 1986. According to the Parkers the Drive-Inn was known as Hillcrest.

On Wednesday nights the movies were R-rated. Friday/Saturday nights a support with a feature and on occasions a cartoon. When they opened Sundays the movies were different from the Friday/Saturday Sessions. For the Parkers the biggest attendance was when they showed The Man from Snowy River. On the first night 180 cars and the second night they had 100 cars. One night during the early 1980s on a Sunday someone set off some fire crackers from the top of the screen as a joke.

One year the local school was fundraising for a school camp and a class of school kids came to pick up the rubbish after the Friday/Saturday sessions for a few weeks. A donation was made to the school to help with the cost of the camp. When videos came into fashion during the mid 80‘s and television reception improved, Parker‘s reduced the number of sessions per week to two nights. The screen was made of asbestos sheeting with steel frame. During 1982 it was painted by Greg Argent. Late 1986 it was removed due to zoning laws.

The Drive-In‘s café was turned into a 3 bedroom, 2 toilet family home. Today Ben, Annie and Seth Argent own the land where the Drive-In once was.

By Azella Trevenen

The Drive-In

Wishing everyone Peace, Joy and

Happiness at Christmas and throughout the New

Year

Members of Lake Grace CWA


Lake Grace Telecentre has undergone a revamp with the installation of new benches. When the building was erected eleven years ago the computer area only had four allotted spaces for computers. With an increase of traffic through the years the Telecentre squeezed another two computers in. Flatscreen monitors have given opportunity for benches to be able to be narrower and with most computer users simply wanting to update their facebook or email friends; they don‘t have a need for lots of bench space.

The old benches were removed on Friday 4th December and local cabinet maker, Nick Trevenen, installed the new benches on the following Saturday. ―The new design has made more viable use of space within the computer area. With a growing number of members and an increase in the number of walk in customers the Telecentre will be better able to fulfill the needs of

its clients‖ said Telecentre Coordinator Suzanne Reeves. With the benches complete the four new computers which were part of a successful grant application earlier in the year were able to be installed. Funding for the new benches was provided by the Telecentre which has had a savings plan underway for some years in case of future projects that needed to be undertaken.

Revamp of the Telecentre

Above and Below: Craig Reeves and Nick Trevenen remove the old bench tops from the Telecentre.

Above and Below: Volunteers, members and staff make use of the new facilities.

Watch out for SAMM

The Shire of Lake Grace will be putting the speed trailer (SAMM) in the main street during December. This is an accurate way for drivers to check the accuracy of their

speedo (yes SAMM is right).

Remember that modifications such as larger tyres on a car can affect the accuracy of

your speedo.


Shire of Lake Grace NEWS & NOTES 50 ● 9890 2500 ● 9890 2599 ● @@

From the CEO’s Desk

I have received a letter from the Minister for Local Government advising that he has considered the Reform Submission provided by the Shire of Lake Grace. In the letter, the Minister has thanked the Shire of Lake Grace for the significant and commendable effort made in contributing to the State Government‘s reform process. In short the Minister has determined that the optimal (best) reform option for the Shire of Lake Grace is to engage with neighbouring local governments to form a Regional Transition Group (RTG). The aim of the RTG is to provide a framework for the transition of the Shire and its neighbours into one shire by 2013.

The Department of Local Government will contact me shortly to let me know who the other local governments will be. A number of Wheatbelt local governments are objecting to this process and are now calling a meeting of all local governments to protest to the Minister. At this point it is business as usual and I will continue to keep our communities informed regarding the reform process.

On a personal note, thank you to those various community groups that have invited my family and I to their various Christmas functions. So far we have had the opportunity to attend the Lake Grace Telecentre Christmas function which was a great night. In particular I enjoyed meeting many more members of the Lake Grace community. It is also fantastic to see how the Christmas lights around town are growing. Please remember the White Ribbon campaign and drive safely on our roads during the Christmas period.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year Sean Fletcher

SHIRE OFFICE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

The public is advised that the Shire Office will

BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

Thursday 24 December 2009 from 12 noon Monday 28 December 2009 Tuesday 29 December 2009

Wednesday 30 December 2009 Thursday 31 December 2009

PLEASE NOTE TRANSPORT & LICENSING

NOT AVAILABLE We apologise for any inconvenience to the public.

FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE Works Overseer - 0427 651 127

Manager Corporate Services - 0427 081 433

The Shire Office will reopen Monday 4 January 2010

DO YOU OR YOUR GROUP USE A COMMUNITY FACILITY???

On the whole community groups/users of shire facilities are to be commended. Of late we have been receiving reports of damage and misuse of facilities. Please take responsibility and be considerate to other users and the Shire cleaning staff. Before you go:

1. Check the area 2. Clean up the area 3. Secure the facility when leaving.

It’s easy to do and they are YOUR facilities so look after them accordingly.


Shire of Lake Grace NEWS & NOTES

PO Box 50 Lake Grace ● Phone 9890 2500 ● Fax 9890 2599

Shire of Lake Grace

PUBLIC NOTICES

2010 COUNCIL MEETING DATES

In accordance with section 5.25(g) of the Local Government Act 1995 ratepayers and residents of the Shire of Lake Grace are advised of the following meeting arrangements for 2010:

MONTH TIME VENUE January 2010 N/A Annual Break

24 February 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

24 March 2010 1.00 pm Varley Recreation Centre

28 April 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

26 May 2010 6.00 pm Newdegate Library Telecentre

23 June 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

28 July 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

25 August 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

22 Sep 2010 1.00 pm Lake King Town Hall

27 October 2010 6.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

24 Nov 2010 8.00 am Newdegate Library Telecentre

22 Dec 2010 1.00 pm Council Chambers Lake Grace

Council meetings are open to the public and members of the community are encouraged to attend to ask questions and make comment on specific issues.

A minimum of fifteen (15) minutes is allowed at the beginning of each meeting for questions from the public.

The Council Agenda can be viewed at the Shire Office in Lake Grace, the Lake Grace, Newdegate and Pingaring Public Libraries and at the Lake King and Varley General Stores.

Minutes of Council Meetings are available at the Shire Office, Public Libraries and on our website at www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au

Sean Fletcher

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2010 Lake Grace Library, Resource and Telecentre Management

Committee Meetings

Following is the schedule for the Committee Meetings in 2010. All meetings commence at 11.00 am and are held in Lake Grace Library & Resource Centre, Absolon St Lake Grace:

Thursday 25 March 2010 Thursday 29 July 2010

Thursday 28 October 2010

PUBLIC NOTICES

MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOCAL PLANNING POLICY MANUAL

Notice is hereby given that the Lake Grace Shire Council at its ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 25 November 2009 adopted the following modified local planning policies in accordance with clause 2.4 of its

Local Planning Scheme No.4:

6.1 - Residential Development in the Lake King Townsite Development Zone;

6.2 - Parking of Chemical Spray Units in Townsites; and

6.3 - Relocated Dwellings and Second Hand Transportable Dwellings.

Details of the modified local planning policies, which will now be applied by Council in making planning decisions, may be obtained from the Shire of Lake Grace Administration Centre, 1 Bishop Street, Lake Grace.

Sean Fletcher

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Saturday 19th December At the Lake Grace Pavilion.

All ages welcome. Father Christmas will arrive at 7pm.

Come along for some Christmas Cheer. BYO drinks. Finger Food and Sweets to share.

Mystery Raffle Donations gratefully accepted for mystery raffle - please support, box is at the Plaza.

All proceeds to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Any suggestions please contact: Belinda Bowron (9865 1298)

Natalie Gambuti (9865 4068) $20.00 (up to) parcels can be left at Telecentre.

The Hockey Trolls are back from their international tour, having successfully lured the Fijian locals into backing Lake Grace local Fleur O‘Neill and her Australian team mates to secure the silver medal.

All games were played in Suva at the Fijian National Hockey Stadium. Following four games the Australian Country Under 21‘s hockey team were second on the ladder and needed to play the local Fijian team (who

were third on the ladder) to secure their place in the gold medal play-off.

Australian had a solid win against Fiji with a 4-1 result. The Grand Final was played on Saturday with Australia facing up to New Zealand Maori. Unfortunately Australia went down 2-1, with Fleur scoring Australia‘s only goal.

PS: Australia Country Men‘s got the bronze medal.

Trolls On Tour

Below: Fleur and her army. L to R: Di Desmond, Danielle Robertson, Fleur O’Neill, Lois Dickins,

Belinda Bowron & Jodi Pearce. Below right: Fleur after scoring the only Australian goal

in the Grand Final.


Night watch Welcome to Night Watch for the period from midnight Friday December 18th to midnight Friday December 31st 2009. – International Year of Astronomy which is always looking up. SOLSTICE: On Tuesday 22nd happens at 2am, when the Sun reaches its most southern point and travels across the Tropic of Capricorn when the day‟s are longest and is the real start of summer. Our Local star “THE SUN” shining at magnitude -26.72 resides in the constellation of Ophiuchus until Sunday 20th, when it will rise in the constellation of Sagittarius, while rising in the south/east and setting in the south/west. Morning twilight on Saturday 19th begins at 3:18am, with evening twilight ends at 8:53pm. On Saturday 26th, morning twilight begins at 3:22am, with evening twilight ends at 8:58pm. Morning twilight on Thursday 31st begins at 3:25am with evening twilight ends at 8:57pm. The 11% Moon on Sunday 20th will be at Apogee, furthest from the Earth at 405,731 km‟s at 11pm in the constellation of Capricornus. On Monday 21st in Capricornus the 17% Moon, will be 4º south of the planets Jupiter and Neptune in the south/west. The 43% Moon on Thursday 24th in Pisces will be 6º north of the planet Uranus in Aquarius viewed in the West/north/west. On Friday 25th at 1:28am the 1st quarter Moon at 53% illumination, will occur in Pisces. PLANETS IN VIEW:

MARS: The red planet in the constellation of Leo shining at magnitude -0.4 on Saturday 19th at 10:32pm in the east. On Saturday 26th Mars rises at 10:05pm, and on Thursday 31st at 9:44pm. JUPITER: The giant gas planet in the Constellation of Capricornus shining at magnitude -2.2 in the west at 9pm sets at 10:45pm in the West/south/west on Saturday 19th.On Sunday 20th Jupiter will be close to the grey/green planet Neptune at 0.6º south as they are 1 minute apart and view both together in a pair of binoculars. Jupiter on Monday 21st will be 4º south of the Moon in the south/west evening sky. On Saturday 26th Jupiter will set at 10:21pm and at 10:04pm on Thursday 31st. SATURN: The yellowish ringed gas planet in the Constellation of Virgo shining at magnitude +1.2 will rise at 12:36am on Saturday 19th on the east horizon. On Saturday 26th Saturn rises at 12:09am and at 11:46pm on Thursday 31st shining at magnitude +o.9. URANUS: The blue/green coloured gas planet in the constellation of Aquarius shining at magnitude +5.8 lies under the star ringlet in Pisces on the border on Saturday sets in the West/south/west just after midnight. On Thursday 24th Uranus will be 6º south of the 43% Moon = to 3 fingers at arms length. Uranus on Saturday 26th sets at 11:34pm and on Thursday 31st at 11:30pm. NEPTUNE: The grey/green gas planet in the constellation of

Capricornus shines at magnitude +8.0 on Saturday sits just behind Jupiter at 9pm sets at 10:36pm. On Sunday 20th Neptune and Jupiter are very close together at 0.6º in Conjunction and is an easy viewing target. Neptune on Monday 21 will be just 4º south of the Moon along with Jupiter. On Saturday 26th Neptune sets at 10:13pm and on Thursday 31st at 9:54pm. Welcome to 2010: Here are some happenings in January and to the first paper in February. On Monday 4th January the EARTH will be at Perihelion, closest to the Sun, at 147.1 million km‟s at 8am. MARS at 3am on Thursday 28th January will be closest to Earth at 99.3 million km‟s. The FULL MOON will occur at 3:13am on Friday January 1st. On Saturday January 2nd at 4:33am the Moon will be closest to Earth at 358,682 km‟s. The Moon on Sunday January 3rd will be 7º north of the red planet Mars during the night. On Thursday 7th January at the Moon will be 8º south of the ringed plane Saturn at 3am with the last quarter Moon occurring at 6:39pm. The NEW MOON will occur at 3:11pm in Sagittarius on Saturday 16th. On Sunday 17th at 9:40am the Moon will be furthest from Earth at 406,438km‟s. The Moon on Monday 18th January will be 4º north of Neptune and 5º north of Jupiter. On Wednesday 20th, the Moon will be 6º north of Uranus. The 1st quarter Moon will occur at 6:52pm on Saturday January 23rd. The 100% Full Moon will occur at 2:18pm on Sunday 31st of January as it moves within 7º of the red planet Mars at 4pm and at 5:05pm 356,593 km‟s, the furthest from Earth. In January 1610 Galileo Galilei announced the discovery of the four bright moons of Jupiter. So when you see the bright planet in the evening remember this happened 400 years ago. Once darkness falls, turn your attention toward the north/east for the finest views of MARS in 2 years. The red planet reaches opposition and peak visibility on January 29th when it shines at magnitude -1.3 in the constellation of Cancer the Crab. The north position of Mars gives you a good view of the north polar ice cap and subtle dark markings. If you own some coloured eyepiece filters, try a blue or violet filter to enhance the Polar Regions, and a red or orange filter to bring out the dark patches. SATURN will be the next planet in the evening sky during the next paper in February.

Everyone have a happy Christmas and a good start to 2010.

Viewing through my telescope at my house is free of charge, as well as the pointing out of Constellations and major stars.

Maurice Gilson. 16 Clarke Avenue Lake Grace.

Phone: 9865 1516 or mobile 0458 538 388. Working with children number 277357.

Email: [email protected]

Moonrise / Sunrise dates and times on page 16.

mailto:[email protected]


Western Australians are being warned about a phone scam where the caller claims to be a Fair Trading official who can reimburse overcharged bank fees.

WA ScamNet – part of Consumer Protection – has received a high number of calls about the phishing scam, which has also targeted people in New South Wales.

WA Commissioner for Consumer Protection Anne Driscoll wants to make sure consumers are not tricked into giving out sensitive personal information because they believe they are dealing with someone they can trust.

“The scammers provide a phone number and ask to be called back, answering as „The Office of Fair Trading‟ when they pick up the receiver,” she said.

“Thankfully most of the calls we‟ve had have been from people who have realised it was a scam, however two people have reported sending nearly $300 in advance fees to an alleged representative in India.

“If people receive an offer that appears too good to be true, even from a trusted organisation, they should contact the organisation via their publically listed telephone number to confirm the offer is legitimate, rather than relying on the numbers supplied by the caller or an email.

“I want to make it absolutely clear to people in WA that Consumer Protection and other Fair Trading organisations would never randomly call members of the community to ask for banking details. If you get a call like this, hang up.”

In November Consumer Protection‟s advice line answered 415 calls about scams and responded to 1,546 emails about scams.

For the latest on scams affecting consumers and businesses in WA or to subscribe to our WA ScamNet email alerts service, log on to www.commerce.wa.gov.au/wascamnet

If you think you may have fallen victim to a scam, call the Consumer Protection advice line on 1300 30 40 54.

WA Consumers Targeted in Phishing Scam

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31/12 5am 7:18pm 7pm 3:56am 25/1 5:22am 7:14pm 2:32pm D.N.S

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7/1 5:05am 7:19pm 11:30pm 12:06pm 1/2 5:29am 7:10pm 8:22pm 7:33am

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11/1 5:09am 7:19pm 1:24am 4:13pm 5/2 5:33am 7:07pm 10:41pm 12:03pm

12/1 5:10am 7:19pm 2:11am 5:05pm

http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/wascamnet


Spencer Transport

Servicing Lake Grace and surrounding areas with wool, bulk and general freight.

Twice weekly service to and from Perth, forklift available if needed.

For transport needs contact Darren on 0428 651 339.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year.

Just seems like yesterday that WA’s Education Department changed the enrolment ages for children starting school. Instead of beginning year one the year you turned 6, you had to be 6 before the end of June. Those having their birthdays from 1

st July onwards were

then relegated to the following year.

Those children who formed that inaugural year of change have now graduated from year 7!

On the evening of Wednesday 9th of December

the Year 7 class graduated from Primary School. It was a very successful night starting with a slide show of the Year 7‘s baby and toddler photos.

Lake Grace District High School Principal Mr Boyland, Year 7 teacher Mrs Jones, parents and the Year 7 class sat down for a dinner of chicken, salad and potatoes followed by a dessert of fruit salad and ice cream. Everyone attending was very grateful to Jeanette Trevenen, Bambi Lay, and Lucy Farrelly for providing the meal.

Mrs Jones gave a presentation about the Year 7‘s and what they have been up to, this also included a slide show. Mrs Jones then gave out awards to the class. These awards were the ‗cheekiest award‘ (Travers), ‗the one and

only‘ (Jock), ‗the giggling gerty‘ (Brooke) and ‗the quietest mouse‘ (Tenika). The night ended with Jocks‘ famous rap. Overall the evening was great and so was the food.

Travers Wright

Year 7 Graduation

Above: Mrs Amy Jones, Travers Wright, Brooke King, Tenika Chesson, Jock Harrington.


View From The Shed Temper Outbursts, Why?

Have you ever had a temper outburst that you later regret? I think we all have at times but do we understand what is happening in ourselves when this type of thing happens. Some people will say ―I have a short fuse – it doesn‘t take much to set me off!‖ This could be true but our anger is something we need to understand and manage.

Anger is one of the core emotions and in certain circumstances is a legitimate response. If we are passionate about something and we see an injustice a rise in emotional anger is often what spurs us into action.

Unfortunately our anger is sometimes dissipated through a violent outburst, either physical or verbal, and often directed at the wrong people. When this happens our misdirected venom can have dire consequences.

Sometimes we can have a frustrating day, when we get home our emotional glass is nearly full and we haven‘t been able to relieve the pent up emotion on anyone so we are just seething inside. It could be the children, just being children, but they cop an earful, not because they are naughty but because you are distressed.

All too often this type of event is played out with

someone near and dear to us, and we often don‘t realize we are doing it which pushes those closest to us, who are in the best place to help, away.

At this time of year there are many frustrations, give some thought as to how you manage these, before they turn into pent up anger which bursts out in very inappropriate ways.

As I said earlier I think we all have these unfortunate events and if they happen to you consider what is causing them. If you do erupt inappropriately be quick to apologize and set the record straight. I have found that people are forgiving if we are big enough to concede we over reacted to something.

If we acknowledge a problem we are also in a stronger place to get over it. Our policy applies here ―don‘t let it get too much – TALK TO A MATE‖. We all need to from time to time, it certainly makes life more bearable.

Regards

Julian Krieg PO Box 768 Northam WA 6401 Tel (08) 96 902 277 Email: [email protected]

Sissa & Tanya from Lakeway

Hair Salon would like to

thank everyone for their

support in 2009 and wish all

their clients a happy & safe

Christmas & New Year.

Get in quick

Great Christmas Gift Ideas.

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left

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New laws that the Government had introduced this bushfire season were tested out on Monday 14th December with a Total Fire Ban being issued from midnight through to midnight for the Lake Grace Shire. Coming into effect on Tuesday 1st December, it is hoped the new laws will strengthen the co-ordination and management of bushfires in WA.

Total Fire Bans (TFB) Total Fire Bans (TFB) are declared because of extreme weather conditions or when widespread fires are seriously stretching resources. They are declared on days where fires are most likely to threaten lives and property. They consider local conditions such as how moist the soil is or the amount of trees and bush in an area that could burn during a fire. When a TFB is declared it is illegal to do anything that is likely to start a fire.

What are people not allowed to do during a TFB?

If you live in a shire where a TFB is in place you must not:

cook outside using an open fire

move vehicles or equipment across a paddock

harvest

undertake ‗hot work‘ such as metal work, grinding or the like unless you have an exemption

What can people do during a TFB? During a TFB people can still:

use a gas cooker or barbecue with an enclosed flame or an electrical stove at home or in a designated area. Many recreation sites within local government areas have gas or electric barbecues installed, which may be used at any time

use a chainsaw, plant or grass trimmer or lawn mower but it is best to postpone this work as it could still start a fire

smoke but put out your cigarettes or cigars properly, and safely dispose of the butt

undertake essential feeding and watering of your stock

undertake any work covered by a current exemption as long as you meet any special conditions that apply

What is the penalty for breaching a TFB? You could be fined up to $25 000 or jailed for 12 months or both if you ignore a TFB.

How do people apply for an exemption? An exemption may be granted if you can show you are taking proper steps to prevent any fire spreading, and can control and put out any fire that might start. Exemptions can cover specific times and locations, and can be changed or cancelled at any time. Industries that already have exemptions from FESA for operations during the Prohibited Burning Times will have to approach FESA for the additional exemption, if required. New activities needing exemption from any provision will be guided by FESA through the one application process.

You will be able to apply for an exemption permit by downloading an application form from FESA‘s website www.fesa.wa.gov.au or call your FESA regional office.

How is a TFB different to a Bushfire Emergency period? Prior to the proposed legislation being enacted, declaring a Bushfire Emergency was the only way to ban open fires and activities likely to start a fire across the State. This was very bureaucratic and onerous on both FESA and industries affected because exemptions for essential activities had to be arranged at the time of declaration – not before. The new TFB provision allows for exemptions that satisfy the needs of local government and FESA to be granted prior to any activity taking place.

How can I find out if a TFB has been declared? A TFB declaration can be found on FESA‘s on website at www.fesa.wa.gov.au, and by listening to ABC. Media will also be asked to broadcast and publish all TFBs. A TFB sign will be used on local government Fire Danger Ratings signs on roadside verges.

How will the area for a TFB be defined? A TFB will be declared using local government boundaries. You can check if your shire has a TFB by going to www.fesa.wa.gov.au and clicking on the TFB map icon.

What about in large shires? It is expected TFBs will be declared for whole shires.

How many days a year are likely to have TFBs? TFBs are likely to be declared on days where the fire danger index is higher than 50. Depending on where you live and how bad the season is, your area may be subject to a TFB for just a few days per season or for up to 24 days.

What‟s the formula for declaring a TFB? There is no formula however TFBs are likely to be declared on days where the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a fire danger index of 50 or more. This means days where the fire danger rating is extreme, severe or catastrophic. TFBs may be declared for a single shire, several shires or the whole state. TFBs may also be declared when there have been widespread fires and resources are stretched.

Total Fire Ban

Get the Message!! Are you receiving text messages

telling you when there is a fire ban on?

If not (or you have changed your mobile phone number) ring the Lake Grace Shire on 9890 2500 to have your name and number

added to the list.

Take advantage of this great service.

http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au




Did you remember to go visit the Memory Van at the Lakes Village on Tuesday 8

th December? Don‘t feel

bad...we forgot too! However the brains trust of Lake Grace is safe with fifteen taking advantage of this innovative mobile service that takes dementia testing and memory training services – on the road – to regional communities and suburban areas.

Bus staff were met by a number of people waiting to ask questions and try the ‗Recall Memory Test‘. Attendees accessed the brochures and help sheets with some time being spent outlining the ‗Mind Your Mind‘ Dementia Risk Reduction program as a way that people may be able to reduce their chances of developing dementia by making healthy lifestyle choices.

Claire Sherwood, Co-ordinator of Dementia and Memory Community Centre Education Services, felt that the people who came along were relieved to have asked questions about changes in memory, and to have ‗passed‘ the memory test; going away with a better understanding of dementia.

Currently, there are about 20,000 people in Western Australia living with dementia and more than 200,000 nationally (Access Economics, Dementia Estimates and Projections: Western Australia and its Regions, 2005). This national figure is expected to rise to nearly 465,000 people nation-wide by the year 2031. (Dementia in Australia, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2007).

Alzheimer's Australia WA has provided invaluable information, education and support services to people throughout the State with dementia and their families for more than 25 years. The Memory Van is an excellent example of how organisations like AAWA provide informative services that are helping Western Australians learn about dementia and improve diagnosis as well as educating the community.

The Memory Van offers:

Free word recall/recognition memory testing;

A demonstration and trial of the Posit Science Brain Training Program;

Information about the seven lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of dementia;

A range of brochures and information on dementia and Alzheimer's Australia WA services; and

Access to web-based dementia information.

The van is run by Alzheimer's Australia WA staff who are available to answer questions about memory concerns and provide information on available support services – if necessary. In addition, the Australian Government funds the AAWA‘s Dementia and Memory Community Centre at its Shenton Park premises. This centre offers services and activities for people wanting to find out about memory loss, ageing and what they may do to reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Alzheimer's Australia WA was founded in 1982 by carers of people with dementia. It is the state‘s peak body providing information, support, advocacy and education for people with dementia. Alzheimer's

Australia WA offers a range of services to people with dementia and their carers, including a variety of respite services, support services, education and training for carers and care workers and information through its specialised resource centre.

After pulling up stumps at the Lakes Village Memory Van staff ran a two hour workshop at the Hospital on ‘Delirium and Other Causes of Confusion‘, with nine hospital staff in attendance, and much knowledge gained and confirmed. Memory Van staff enjoyed the opportunity to raise the awareness of and educate on dementia in the Lake Grace community.

Memory Van on Tour

Great Southern Stock Aids

Stock Mineral & Vitamin Supplement For further information please contact your local rural merchandiser or Great

Southern Stock Aids, ph: 9862 6069, fax: 9862 6029, email:

[email protected]

Superior Analysis Incl. Vitamins A, D & E Excellent Value Custom mixes available WA owned & operated

For further information please contact your local rural merchandiser or Great Southern Stock Aids, ph: 9862 6069, fax: 9862 6029, email: [email protected]

Katanning Residential College and Katanning Senior High School

Partners in offering a High Standard Education and Boarding facility

Manager: Brian Williams Phone: 9821 1691 Fax: 9821 1250 Email: [email protected]

Excellent Boarding, Education

and Equestrian facilities


Looking for bricks

or pavers?

Contact Michael Naisbitt on 9865 1151 (fax) or 0427 652 151.

Michael gets his supplies from Midland Brick, Brikmakers Austral Bricks.

All shapes and sizes.

Samples and brochures available for viewing.

Can also lay them for you.

Specials available at times.

Young coaches and officials can now apply for their share of the Australian Sports Commission’s annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champions grants — an Australian Government initiative to support junior sport.

Previously only available to young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions grants eligibility criteria has been broadened to recognise the importance of supporting young coaches and officials — crucial to Australia‘s sporting grass roots.

‗Sporting competitions and achievements would not be possible without our young coaches and officials and these grants are one way the Australian Sports Commission is recognising their commitment and dedication to their chosen sporting field,‘ said Judy Flanagan, ASC Director of Community Sport.

The grants of $500 per individual and $3,000 per team are available to help meet costs such as travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km to participate as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in upcoming state or national level sporting competitions.

‗I encourage our young coaches and officials participating in state and national level competitions to go to the ASC web site to fill in an application form. There is nothing to lose and a lot to gain, so why not give it a go?‘ Judy Flanagan said.

The grants support young people participating, coaching or officiating in official state or national sporting competitions and are administered by the ASC in association with Local Members of Parliament.

Applications for the 2009/10 grant cycle are now open, so if you know someone eligible get them to apply now! For further information go to www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions

$1.6 Million Sports Grant!

Pony Club - Riding School 2010

There will be a very important meeting for the Lake Grace Pony Club at Rosie's on

Wednesday February 3, 12:30pm.

This is a Pony Club AGM and planning meeting for the year, as well as a planning meeting for Riding School for 2010.

If you are interested in participating in Pony Club or Riding School in 2010 or in the future, it is very important that you attend or give your apologies to Donna Hendry (sec) 9866 8025 or Jane Bushby (pres) 9889 8041.

We really need expressions of interest in order to determine the future of both our club and Riding School.

Donna Hendry


Lake Grace PH: 9865 1001

Contact us for all your: MERCHANDISE / WOOL / LIVESTOCK/ INSURANCE/ AGRONOMY / REAL

ESTATE / BANKING / GRAIN MARKETING/ FERTILIZER

Christmas/ New Year Trading Hours Dec 24

th 8am to 12 noon

Dec 25th - Dec 28th Closed

Dec 29th 8am to 5pm Dec 30

th 8am to 5pm

Dec 31st 8am to 12 noon

Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Closed

Jan 4th 8am to 5pm

Buy your Summer chemicals now and pay for them in June 2010

Elders are committed to giving you more flexibility in managing your program for

2010. So when you buy selected summer chemical products before 31 December 2009 we will defer your payment until 30

June 2010 (conditions apply).

Are you getting our Daily Elders Toepfer Grain SMS?

If your not give us a buzz at the

Lake Grace Branch

Interest Rates effective 27th November

TERM DEPOSIT Black Board Specials 5.10% for 3 months for amounts greater than $5,000. 5.40% for 6 months for amounts greater than $5,000. 6.00% for 12 months for amounts greater than $5,000. Interest paid at maturity on all of the above.

Before you finalise your fertiliser arrangements for

2010 don‘t forget to consider Elders and

Summit Fertilizers to find out what we can offer

contact us at Elders Lake Grace or call Lindsay

George 0427 083 820 your Summit Area Manager

Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year to all from the

staff at Elders Lake

Grace

Buy $2,500 (inc GST) of Waratah® and receive $100 added to your Elders account (Conditions apply)


LAKE GRACE HOSPITAL providing 24 hour emergency health care services to Lake Grace and the surrounding area

TEL: 9890 2222 FAX: 9890 2202

Immunisation Clinic

Lake Grace

Thursday 14th January 2010 9.00 am—12 noon

by appointment only at the Medical Centre, Lake Grace

Call Elizabeth Trevenen on 9890 2246

Child Health Clinic:

Closed from Wed 16th December until Wed 6th January 2010. ** All child health enquiries to the nursing staff at the Hospital on 9890 2222 **

HACC Activities: Chair Aerobics—Tuesday mornings at the

Village Hall Next Sing-a-long at 10am in the Hospital

Activities Room on 3rd February 2010. (For more details see December edition of our MPS Newsletter)

Swimability Sessions will resume in the New Year in the Lake Grace Swimming Pool. Participants will be notified of arrangements .Contact the hospital

for more imformation about this program. X-Rays

If you need an x-ray you must have an X-Ray Request Form from the Doctor (for chest or extremities). You can check if an x-ray operator is on duty by calling the hospital on 989 0222.

Visiting Allied Health

Physiotherapist: Visiting Lake Grace on most Tuesdays.

Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist: visiting ~ fortnightly.

Phone Narrogin Primary Health on 9881 0385 for appointments and further information about any of these visiting staff.

and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all! A Special Thank you from all our staff to all those people in the community

who have helped us in any way during the year. Keep safe over the holiday season, especially on the roads at this busy time.

Remember: and eat those special treats in moderation only!


CCL HARDWARE LAKE GRACE

PHONE 9865 1104

Would like to wish all their customers a

Very Merry Christmas and a

Safe, Happy and

Prosperous New Year.

Thank you for supporting

local business.

Opening hours during the Christmas season Closed Friday 25 December

Closed Saturday 26 December Open Sunday 27 December 9am-12 noon

Closed Monday 28 December Open Sunday 3 January 9am-12 noon

See Mark, Allan, Rita, Chrystal and Robyn.

KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY. BUY LOCAL!


Expressions of interest are sought for the possibility in organising a Computer Farm Office Procedures Workshop in Lake Grace A trainer who is going to be working with Partners in Grain and presenting the workshop for Farming Systems is getting some dates together. The Workshop would be held at the Lake Grace Telecentre for 6 to 12 people and it will cost $100 per person. Topics that will be covered include:

electronic filing - tax info, budgets, farm records, photos, emails

backing up - external hard drive/ thumb drive/ CD

dealing with power surges

creating favorites - BOM, banking

virus software

QA records

Setting up inboxes and your email system

How to best set up your computer on your desk in your office and more

These are the dates for other Towns, if you are interested in holding one in Lake Grace please contact

Julianne Hill Jerramungup 15th February Ravensthorpe 16th February Esperance 17th February Scaddan 18th February Gibson19th February Public holiday 1st March, Williams 2nd March, Narrogin 3rd March , Wickepin 4th March, Hyden 5th March

Farming Systems Development Officer WA Partners in Grain Co-ordinator PO Box 300 (Lot 6 Dunn Street) Ravensthorpe WA 6346 Ph/Fax: (08)9838 1997 Mobile: 0408 908 989 Email: [email protected] Website: www.partnersingrain.org.au Working Days: Monday to Thursday

Computer Farm Office Workshop


http://www.partnersingrain.org.au


Please note

TRANSPORT AND LICENSING SERVICES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE

From 12 noon 24 December 2009 Until Monday 4 January 2010

Licensing renewals and transactions can be done by mail or via the internet at

www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing

For help or information call 13 11 56

VEHICLE LICENSING



Christmas Rubbish & Recycling Collection

RUBBISH RECYCLING

Monday, December 21st Monday, December 21st

Monday, December 28th Monday, January 4th

Monday, January 4th

Please make a special effort to recycle Christmas packaging,

cans, wrapping paper, bottles, etc. Christmas cards can be placed in the Planet Ark box at

Lake Grace Post Office for recycling.

LAKE GRACE POOL OPENING HOURS

6:00 to 8:00 am Monday to Friday

12:00 to 7:00pm 7 days per week

CLOSED CHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY

New Years Day—12.00 to 6.00pm

ENTRY Children: $2:00 Adults: $3:00 Toddlers, Non-Swimming Spectators: Free

Season Passes available from the Pool or Shire Office

2010 Audit Committee Meetings

Following is the schedule for Audit Committee Meetings in 2010. All meetings commence at 1.00 pm and are held in Council Chambers, 1 Bishop St Lake Grace:

Wednesday 17 March 2010 Wednesday 16 June 2010

Wednesday 17 November 2010

Audit Committee Community Representative

Council invites nominations from the Community for this position - applicants with financial skills will be viewed favourably. Written nominations outlining relevant skills close Friday 22 January 2010. Nominations are to be addressed to Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Lake Grace PO Box 50 Lake Grace WA 6353.

Contact Mark Burbridge at the Shire on phone 9890 2500 during office hours for more details.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Driving Assessor The Driving Assessor will be at Lake Grace Shire Offices on Friday 5th February 2009 to conduct Practical Driving Tests. There are three time slots left so book in quick!

Please have your driver‘s licence number, contact number and date of birth ready. You must give more than 48 hours notice of cancellation to avoid cancellation fee. Please call Jess on 9890 2500 to make an appointment.




IMPORTANT HARVEST BAN INFORMATION

New broadcast plans for harvest bans in WA

This year ABC Local Radio will broadcast all harvest ban notices three times per day - immediately following the 10am news bulletin, during the Country Hour at 12.35pm

and just after the 2pm news.

Due to the above changes with ABC reporting of Harvest Bans and Lifting of Harvest Bans, Council wishes to remind all Landowners that it is the Landowner‟s responsibility to be aware of any bans imposed and/or lifted.

This information can be sourced through SMS Messages or by using the „Harvest Ban Message‟ hot line by phoning 9487 7191.

Please note: If you wish to receive harvest ban messages via SMS and have not already listed your mobile number with the Shire, please call 9890 2500 to add your name to the bush fire notice SMS list.

Sean Fletcher

Chief Executive Officer

HEALTHY CLUB SPONSORSHIPS now open

Incorporated sporting clubs in a recognised sporting competition over the

2010 Winter season may apply for up to $2500 for initiatives to make their club safer,

healthier and to train and educate volunteers.

Sponsorship funds can be used to purchase items including: first aid equipment, club

safety equipment, sunscreen, Responsible Service of Alcohol training, healthy nutrition

initiatives, training and coaching courses for volunteers and parents as

well as other initiatives.

In return for sponsorship, clubs are required to introduce some smoke free outdoor

areas and to introduce strategies to address other health issues.

Clubs will also need to develop and introduce a Healthy Club Policy addressing the

issues of smoking, sun protection, alcohol and healthy food choices.

Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Sports Medicine Australia

website at http://www.smawa.asn.au/ or

by contacting Sports Medicine Australia on (08) 9285 8033.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm,

Monday February 15th 2010

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Shire of Lake Grace EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WORKERS & CONTRACTORS FOR SMALL SCALE AND

LARGE JOBS

Workers and Contractors are invited to apply for a number of small-scale and large jobs. The jobs (below) are part of the Flood Recovery Project that aims to generate income by employing local people.

Construct steel and colour bond structure. Supply materials (excludes earthworks and concrete pad) Supply and install pedestrian gate Erect kit toilet

The completion date is 31 May 2010. We would prefer the jobs are completed as soon as possible however if you are busy now but will have time early next year please still apply. Please contact Michelle Slarke, Development Officer (9890 2500) during office hours for further information.

Lake Grace Shire Councillors and Staff wish all residents

a joyful Christmas, a Happy New Year and a safe holiday season

Shire of Lake Grace NEWS & NOTES PO Box 50 Lake Grace ● Phone 9890 2500 ● Fax 9890 2599

LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS?

Bottle House Creations Devine Body and Hand Cremes.

Emu Essence Emu Oil and various Creams and Lotions.

Wood Work Ross Ramm & Marcus Owen

Sophisticake Gourmet Fruit Cakes & Panaforte

Shop LOCAL at the LG Visitor Centre

THANK YOU

The Visitor Centre would to thank EVERYONE who supported our recent TUPPERWARE & PHOENIX PARTY

Special thanks to Melissa, Alison & Anna-Lisa

The Visitor Centre committee wish the Lake Grace Community a

Wonderful Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in 2010.


REPORTS FROM GROUPS Visitors Centre:

Visitors Centre held a shopping day on Saturday 5th

December, it was very successful.

The toilet block is slowly getting finished.

Looking forward to the busy time with tourists before Christmas.

Ramp up to the verandah completed by the high school students, brick path has been laid.

Volunteers lunch Friday 11th December.

Roe Tourism pamphlets are now completed and they should arrive soon.

Info pole installed at the front of the centre.

Have lost some volunteers through poor health.

Wheatbelt South Tourism Group in recess.

Next year the Visitor Centre will have a manager for approx two days per week, this we hope will generate an improved network for volunteers.

Youth Advisory Council: The Shire is re-establishing the Junior Council to include the Youth Advisory Council. Accommodation Committee: Lloyd Collins, property consultant visited Lake Grace and was very impressed with the facilities around the town for the size, he will write up a report on what we have and make suggestions on how to progress the development of a motel. Community Cropping: Ready for harvest when people have finished their own crops. General Business: Bus Committee; Kevin Seaman spoke about what has been happening with the bus committee for the last few years. Although they now have the support of the Shire they will remain under the umbrella of the LGDA with funds continuing to go through the LGDA. The bus is

used often and is popular in the community. Hand rails are going to be fitted into the bus, a step will also be placed in the bus for easier access. Elsie Bishop is the contact person for booking the bus. Camera Club & WA Grains Group: Both Groups applied for Sub Committee status under the umbrella of the Development association and were accepted. The Toy Library: Currently has 13 members and the committee is hoping that with continued promotion of the library this number may increase. Pamphlets produced by the Western Australian Toy Library Association have been distributed to the Telecentre for the welcome package and to the child health clinic. Library membership fees have remained at $54 for a single child and $66 for two and $72 for three or more. In July 2009 the Toy Library received grant funds from the FRRR and purchased new toys for the library. Community Garden: The original concept has died as there was not enough interest in the project. Discussed ideas to change the garden and came to the conclusion for a ―Demonstration Water Wise Garden‖ placing local nature shrubs and trees in the area.

Lake Grace Development Association Notes

Senior’s Raffle Winners

Hamper Dawn VanUliet Scratchie Tree Elsie Griffin Christmas Cake John Lay Plum Pudding Mary Curtin Toiletries Edie Trevenen

Seniors say thank you for the support with our raffles.


W & A Jansen & Sons Over 32 years experience in the business

~ For all your farm fencing requirements ~ Fully self contained with mobile home, will travel to many locations

DAMS-CONTOURS-STRAIGHT-BUSH AND TREE FENCING

* For quality fencing we always recommend to use steel strainers set in concrete*

Pre fabricated fence with star posts 10 metres apart Average cost $800.00 per 1km

If you book 10km we will do another 1km completely free! *prices refer to labour costs only

Further information and enquiries please contact: John & Janette Jansen Ph/Fax: 08 9063 2558 Mobile: 0428 632 558

Email: [email protected]

PO Box 46 Corrigin WA 6375

Pre Fabricated Fences Barb & Plain Steel strainers Box Strainers Picket & Droppers Pine Posts Electric

We Also: Fabricated Strainers Clear Fence Lines Hang Iron Gates Make Cocky Gates


I recently travelled through the Wheat-

belt with the Chamber of Commerce and

Industry (CCIWA) to hear first-hand the

issues these communities are dealing

with and what makes country businesses

tick. The tour included events and

meetings in Northam, Merredin, Hyden,

Corrigin, Wagin and Narrogin to

familiarise the CCIWA with business

issues in the Wheatbelt. People raised

concerns including land availability, red

tape, skills shortages, transport costs and

lack of infrastructure – but were

generally positive about the outlook for

business in their town.

Royalties for Regions Through Royalties for Regions, the

equivalent of 25 per cent of the State’s

mining and onshore petroleum

royalties will be returned to the State’s

regional areas each year as an

additional investment in projects,

infrastructure and community

services. The Royalties for Regions

Bill was debated in the Legislative

Council this month as one of the final

stages of this policy becoming law. It

was disappointing that Members of

the Labor Party and Greens argued

that the funding was not being spent

strategically. By inference, this is

suggesting that funding for the Royal

Flying Doctor Service or funding for

the Country Aged Pension Fuel Card,

and the Country Local Government

Fund is not money well spent. The

notion that regional communities will

squander or waste these funds is

laughable. You know the value of a

dollar. You know how to turn it into

three! My colleagues and I are

determined that the legacy of

Royalties for Regions will be positive

and enduring and reject claims that

funding is not being spent in areas of

greatest need.For more information

about Royalties for Regions and

c u r r e n t p r o j e c t s v i s i t

www.royaltiesforregions.wa.gov.au

Touring Wheatbelt businesses

Spotlight on Mid West housing I co-hosted a forum in late November to discuss

Mid West housing issues with key government

and private sector representatives. I have been

working with the Mid West Development

Commission and the Shires of Perenjori,

Mingenew, Morawa and Three Springs to ensure

hinterland communities benefit from resources

projects in the region. The forum identified the

opportunities for sustainable population growth

and highlighted the importance of having quality

and afford-able housing available in the towns.

Booming Boddington I visited Boddington in early November – home

to one of Australia’s largest gold mines. I met

with the Shire President and CEO to discuss key

issues including the impact of growth on services

and land availability and plans for a new

childcare and medical centre. A key message

from the Shire and meetings with other key

stakeholders in the town was the importance of

continuing the Boddington District High School’s

VET programme for year 11 and 12’s into the

future. I have met with the Minister for Training

and am hopeful of a positive outcome.

December

1st Dec - Parliament sitting

7th Dec - Meeting with

Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance and

Geraldton Port Authority

7th Dec - Nationals Branch

Meeting in Geraldton

8th Dec - Visiting Geraldton

Streetworks Aboriginal

Corporation and Foodbank,

touring CBH facilities,

presenting awards at Strathalbyn

Christian College in Geraldton

9th Dec - Meeting with Chap-

man Valley and Northampton

Shires

15th Dec - Aviation taskforce

meeting in Wagin

16th Dec - Presenting awards at

Bruce Rock District High

School

Welcome to the first of what will be a regular newsletter to keep you up to date on

happenings around the Agricultural Region and in the Legislative Council. As a new

Member, this year has been a whirlwind for me and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first six

months representing the Agricultural Region. I encourage you to provide me with feedback

on the issues that are important to you and your community - please don’t hesitate to pick up

the phone or send me an email. Best wishes for the festive season and I hope to see you in

the new year.

The latest news from your local Member of the Legislative Council - December 2009

Street address - Level 1, 8 Parliament Place West Perth WA 6005 Ph: 08 9324 3155 Fax: 08 9324 3166 Email: [email protected] Web: www.miadavies.com.au


Some wise men from the East went looking for the baby Jesus. They saw a star in Bethlehem and it went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the baby Jesus was. They went into the house, and when

they saw the child with his mother Mary, they knelt down and worshipped him. They brought out their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, and presented them

to him. (Luke 2: 1-12 Adapted)

May this Christmas Season be a wonderful time to give thanks to the Lord for the many

blessings we continue to receive.

BLESSINGS OF JOY AND PEACE THIS CHRISTMAS & THE NEW YEAR.

MARIA REGINA CATHOLIC PARISH

Hopetoun Jerdacuttup Kukerin Lake Grace

Lake King Newdegate Pingaring Pingrup

Ravensthorpe Varley

CHRISTMAS TIME TABLE

VARLEY 18 December 2009, Friday, Christmas Mass and Carols, Varley

Hall, 6pm. Blessing of children. Shared meal afterwards.

RAVENSTHORPE 20 December 2009, Sunday, Christmas Mass and Carols, Holy Family Church, 8.30am. Blessing of children. Shared morning

tea afterwards

LAKE GRACE 24 December 2009, Thursday, Christmas Eve Mass, Maria

Regina Church, 7pm. Carols before mass. Blessing of children. Shared meal at the Parish House afterwards.

KUKERIN

25 December 2009, Friday, Christmas Day Mass, St Thomas á Becket Church, 8am. Carols before mass. Blessing of children. Shared meal at the church hall afterwards.

HOPETOUN

25 December 2009, Friday, Christmas Day Mass, St Peter the Fisherman Church, 6pm.Carols before mass. Blessing of

children. Shared meal at the church hall afterwards.

David Halstead,

Darren Clifford and

Mel Ogilvie at

Rabobank Lake Grace

would like to wish

everyone a safe and

Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year.

Thank you for all your

support in 2009!

Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year

A huge thank you for all your help in the last 12 months

collecting plastic and lids for me.

But its okay you don‘t have to stop I am still collecting any plastic lids.

Milk bottle size lids and metal lids off Beer bottles, bottles and glass jars

One project moves into the next,

one will never be bored, so may all your wishes and dreams for 2010 come true.

Have a great year keep collecting as I really

do appreciate your effort.

Kerrie Argent


James Morrison is a master instrumentalist, taking music to the greatest heights. Unique,

talented, James plays any instrument with spectacular genius.

The greatest jazz musician in the world. “When God made James Morrison, he was

showing off”. (Tommy Emmanuel - Guitarist).

Evelyn Duprai is truly a captivating performer with passion, intensity, vibrant class. One of the most sought after female vocalist singing jazz,

funk, soul, pop, rock & blues

Tickets: Phone/Internet/Person Albany Town Hall Theatre Crn York & Grey St Ph 08 9841 1661 and web: http://www.albanytownhall.com.au/ OR Redlion Bus Esperance 80 Norseman Rd Esperance Ph 08 9072 1717 OR In person Ravensthorpe Telecentre Ph 08 9383 1340 and Hopetoun Telecentre Ph 08 9838 3062 BUS SERVICE: Available Esperance Redlion Bus depart Esperance 3pm from Tourist Bureau return Esperance 9:30pm Contact Redlion Bus Esperance. Available Albany Go West Bus depart Albany Town Hall Crn York & Grey St 2pm return Albany 9:30pm. Contact Go West Bus Albany 08 9642 2133. Overnight camping available onsite caravans welcome. Limited accommodation available at Hopetoun / Ravensthorpe Caravan Parks, Hotels & Motels. Early bookings essential.

Great Christmas Present for that special someone!


SCIENCE AND STUFF FRIENDLY BACTERIA KEEP YOUR SKIN DEFENCES IN CHECK: Being caked in germs sounds unpleasant, but “friendly” bacteria living on our skin may play a vital role by keeping in check the inflammation triggered by injury and unwanted bacteria. The discovery extends the list of bacteria that the human body relies on to function. It also suggests that antibacterial hand gels and soaps might exacerbate skin conditions characterised by excessive inflammation. The most common family of bacteria found on the skin is Staphylococcus, the members of which are often harmless, unless they get into wounds. To see if they might actually be useful to humans, Richard Gallo at the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues added molecules released by Staphylococcus to cells found in human skin. They found that one molecule, called lipoteichoic acid (LTA), stopped some skin cells from releasing chemicals that trigger inflammation, part of the body‟s immune response. LTA had a similar effect when added to the skin of mice (Nature Medicine, DOI: 10.1038/nm.2062). Gallo says that although inflammation is essential for recovery from injury, the ability to damp it down is key because prolonged inflammation can lead to skin disease like psoriasis. The team also notes that LTA‟s protective role seems limited to the skins surface. In immune cells taken from deeper layers, it provoked inflammation. In the gut, friendly bacteria control inflammation, while in the mouth they may kill strains that cause decay and halitosis. NOT TOO OLD TO GROW: Earth‟s oldest trees are experiencing a growth spurt. A tree ring study suggests the Great Basin bristlecone pines of the western US have grown faster in the past 50 years than they have in 3.7 millennia because of rising temperatures (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0903029106). RECENT EVOLUTION SAVED CANNIBALS: It‟s a snapshot of human evolution in progress. A genetic mutation protecting against Kuru, a brain disease passed on by eating human brains-only emerged and spread in the past 200 years. When members of the Fore people in Papua New Guinea died, others would eat the dead person‟s brain during funeral rituals. Kuru passed on in this way killed at least 2500 Fore in the 20th century until the cause was identified in the 1950s and the practice ended. The example of Kuru helped to show how BSE-mad cow disease-spread through the feeding of infected cattle brains to other animals, and how this led to variant Creutzfeidt-jakob disease (vCJD). Simon Mead of University College London says the “anti-Kuru” gene is the most clear-cut evidence yet of human evolution in action. The mutation was discovered after comparing DNA from 152 Fore who had succumbed to the disease with DNA from more than 3000 living Fore, including almost 560 who ate brains (New England Journal of Medicine, vol 361, p 2056). A hitherto-unknown variant of the gene which

makes rogue prions, the proteins that spread the disease, was found in 51 survivors and their descendants. The variant seems to provide almost complete resistance to the disease. BANGLADESHIS POISONED BY PITS OF POISON: One of the world‟s great poisoning mysteries may have been solved, the source of the arsenic that turns up in lethal quantities in hundreds of thousands of wells across Bangladesh. The answer is ponds. Bangladesh occupies the flood-prone delta of the Ganges. In the past half-century, villagers have had to dig pits for soil to raise their homes above the floods. Water-filled pits cover roughly a tenth of the delta, and appear to be poisoning the wells Bangladeshis sink for drinking water. Organic carbon in silt and sewage settles on the bottom of the stagnant ponds and percolates underground, where it is eaten by microbes. This microbial oxidation releases arsenic already in the delta silt, it washed down from the Himalayas over thousands of years. The arsenic dissolved in the groundwater is tapped by village wells. After seven years spent plotting the chemistry and underground flow of water beneath the villages near Dhaka, Rebecca Neumann of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and colleagues cracked the problem, she found that oxidation only occurs beneath the stagnant ponds. In contrast, oxygen-rich rice paddies trap the arsenic in soils at the surface (Nature Geoscience, DOI: 10.1038/NGE0685). As long as Bangladeshis drank surface water they were safe. In the late 1970s the country switched to groundwater and since then Neumann estimates arsenic has poisoned 2 million Bangladeshis. Luckily for rice eaters, arsenic in the paddy fields is usually flushed away during the monsoon season. Neumann‟s analysis reveals that most of the arsenic in well water today seeped underground from ponds dug about 50 years ago. Though pits are still being dug today, which could exacerbate poisoning in the future, to play it safe new water wells should be sunk away from old wells. …NOR TOO BIG: Something else has got bigger in recent years: Russia‟s landmass. Geologists say an earthquake on Sakhalin island in 2007 and a volcanic eruption on Matua island in 2009 increased the nation‟s size by 4.5 square kilometres. The earthquake lifted part of the sea floor into dry land. 40 NUMBER OF YEARS that have passed since the first message was sent over ARPANET, which eventually became the internet. That message was sent by a University of California team in Los Angeles in October 1969. 30 to 64 average number of times women cry each year, compared to 6 to 17 times for men, according to the German Society of Ophthalmology. The study found that women cry in difficult situations or when feeling inadequate, while men cry when empathising or at the break-up of a relationship.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Maurice Gilson.


by the Anglican Ladies. Over 30 attended to enjoy a menu of turkey roll and corned lamb accompanied by a selection of salads, the main meal was followed up with a dessert of Christmas puddings.

It wouldn‘t be Christmas without carols, on hand was songstress Audrey Evans who led the group in a range of songs. Below left: Songbirds Audrey Evans and Lorelle Houston. Below Right: Joyce Gilson in the festive spirit.

Christmas Cheer (cont.)

Lake Grace Plaza IGA

Murray, Cobi, Chad and Shelley and staff wish everyone a Merry Xmas and Prosperous New Year.

Trading hours for Xmas — New Year: Friday 25th December Xmas Day Closed No paper Saturday 26th December Boxing Day 8am—10am Sunday 27th December 8am—10am Monday 28th December 8am—10am Friday 1st January 8am—10am Saturday 2nd January Normal Trading Sunday 3rd January 8am—4pm

The last delivery of milk / vegetables prior to Christmas is Wednesday 23rd December.

The first milk delivery following Xmas is Tuesday 29th December. The first vegetable delivery following Xmas is Wednesday 30th December.

All January Sunday trading will be from 8am to 4pm.


Marron For Sale

Fisheries License No. 1730

Marron For The Dinner Table

priced according to weight

Place your orders now for all your Christmas needs

For details contact Ray Bushby Ph/Fax: 9865 3017

More than 840 emergency service volunteer groups will benefit from a new $750,000 Lotterywest grants scheme.

Volunteer Emergency Service units (VES), State Emergency Services (SES) units, Bush Fire brigades, Volunteer Fire Service brigades and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service stations have begun applying for grants for items that support emergency services operations.

Lotterywest Program Manager Alan Moore said they were pleased to offer the grants to help boost emergency services during what is expected to be a particularly busy bushfire and summer season, when extra resources will be of great use.

―Currently volunteers receive funding for essential items and services under the Emergency Services Levy,‖ Mr Moore said. ―These grants aid volunteers in other areas such as training, new equipment, building improvements and water storage for firefighting purposes.‖

Tambellup Volunteer Emergency Service Unit has received a grant towards the purchase of a trailer-mounted pump that will enable more efficient refilling of the community fire appliance.

FESA Regional Director Great Southern Grant Olsen

said the new equipment will greatly assist the unit during their busiest time of year.

―A tough bushfire season is expected, due to spring rains and a wet winter providing higher fuel loads,‖ Mr Olsen said. ―With the risk of bushfires imminent property owners need to take responsibility for their survival by preparing their property and developing a bushfire survival plan.‖

Meanwhile Pingelly volunteer State Emergency Service Unit has received a grant towards two GPS (Global Positioning System) devices. ―These GPS devices will help SES volunteers during land searches, callouts in emergencies, training and supporting community events,‖ said Mr Olsen.

For more information on how to prepare for the bushfire season visit www.fesa.wa.gov.au

Grants Scheme Helps VES and SES Units this Bushfire Season

Scanning

Have your family photographs scanned and saved to CD at the Telecentre.

We can also download from your

digital camera.. Enquiries on 9865 1470.



Western Australian Girls Country Cricket Carnival Sunday 10th - Tuesday 12th January, Perth

Twenty20 Cricket carnival for country girls aged 11-16

Emerging Country versus emerging City match

Tickets for players and parents to the WACA to watch the Fury and Warriors

Cost - $100 per player (covers 2 nights accommodation, all meals shirt, bus

hire, match balls and umpires)

JOIN YOUR REGIONAL TEAM TODAY Please contact Adam before Friday 18th of December if you want to play

WACA Regional Cricket Officer - Adam Falls Mobile 0427 193 385 Email [email protected]

Tarin Rock Tennis Notes

Paul Rawlings

and all the staff of Bankwest Lake Grace would like to wish everyone in the Lakes

district a very Merry Christmas

and a safe, prosperous and

Happy New Year

The warmer weather over the week-end turned most of us away to a cooler place. Friday night saw a couple of sets played in ideal conditions. This week-end we have the Christmas Tree on Saturday night. Father Christmas will be arriving at 6pm so please be there before this so your kids big & small don't miss his arrival. We will be having the traditional finger food tea. Please bring a savoury plate - of food- & a sweet plate to share. The Hamper Raffle will also be drawn so please bring your donations to go

into the hamper. Thank you to Phillip who has donated the tub to put everything into. Pat has asked me to remind you all that we are asking for a $25 donation to go towards trophies for the Junior Tournament. He will be available on Saturday. The shade sail is going to be ready to be put up before the tournament, so will need a couple of volunteer's to put this up.

Tania Bray


We have a brand new range a of BBQ‟s for all your entertaining needs:

~ 4 Burner BBQ with Roasting Hood, Side Burner & Cabinet ~ The Original Weber Complete with Cookbook ~ 3 Legged Round Gas BBQ with 45cm Plate ~ Mini Portable Charcoal BBQ ~ 2 Burner Fold-out BBQ with Solid Plate

Before heading off on your camping adventure call in and take a look out our camping range:

~ Tents ~ Camping Chairs ~ 3 Ring Burners ~ Large Range of Eskies ~ Camper Gas Bottles ~ Cast-Iron Pots ~ Pots & Pans ~ Water Bottles ~ Camp Lights & Torches

LOCAL STOCKIST FOR HARD YAKKA & ROSSI BOOTS

GET READY FOR THE NEW YEAR AND STOCK UP ON ALL YOUR WORK WEAR NEEDS.

! WE NOW HAVE YABBIE NETS BACK IN STOCK!

~ The Original Weber Complete with Cookbook~ 3 Legged Round Gas BBQ with 45cm Plate

62 Stubbs Street PO Box 158 Lake Grace WA 6353 Ph: (08) 9865 1217 Fax: (08) 9865 1313 www.fwaus.com.au

NEW!

Trudi, Deb & Peter wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year


OBORNE

CONCRETE

Chemical sheds Boomspray pads House pads Super sheds Workshops Driveways Silo pads

Tip truck and bobcat also

available for any type of site works.

Small and Large Loads

Grant Oborne - Lake Grace Ph/fax: (08) 9865 1367 Mobile: 0427 651 367

The first half of the season has come to a close very quickly. We have been very lucky with the weather this year and the sessions on Monday and Wednesdays have been well attended. We seem to gain new members every week, which is fantastic, with club numbers being at 41.

Each club member wants to get something different from the swimming club. For some it‘s improving their strokes or just getting fit. For others its working towards better times so they can compete to the best of their ability. Even though the swimming club will take a break over the holidays, swimmers are encouraged to get in the water and ‗train‘ whenever and wherever possible. Everyone involved with the Lakers wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your summer break and we will see you poolside in 2010.

Dumbleyung Meet Several swimmers and their parents travelled to Dumbleyung on the 5

th December for a meet run by the

Katanning Swimmers Club. There were many successes the day and the swimmers handled the challenge of the turns in the 25m pool well. Well done to Jack and Walker who won their events in their first ever swimming meet.

Between all the swimmers a swag of gold, silver and bronze medals were won across a variety of events. Peter also had the added excitement of winning the ‗dash for cash‘ earning him a $100.00. The Taylors didn‘t go away empty handed either winning the hamper that was raffled. Congratulations to Carrie, Imogen, Peter, Jack, Megan, Bianca, Walker and Angus for your participation.

Important dates to Remember Wednesday 3rd February - Swimming club returns Sunday 7

th February – Great Southern Championships

at Corrigin. Nominations to Yvette 9865 3046 by Wednesday 20

th January

(this is our local champs and WAJX times are recorded at this meet.)

Car Washing Roster An easy fundraiser for the club. Thanks to those who have already done their turn. Please take note if you are rostered on over the holidays.

Dec 19/20 – McWhirter family Jan 9/10 – Robertson family Jan 16/17 – Gittos family Jan 23/24 – Downey family (again) - help would be appreciated give Yvette a call Jan 30/31 – Shalders family Feb 6/7 – Bishop family

Karen Baker

Swimming Club News

Peter Downey, Angus Hunt, Carrie Taylor, Megan Zweck Centre : Imogen Taylor, Bianca Zweck Front: Walker Zweck, Jack Downey

Angus Hunt flat out


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On Sunday 6th saw 68 junior tennis players hit the

courts in both a singles and doubles competition. There were children who travelled from Katanning, Kulin, Dumbleyung, Newdegate and Kukerin. The old 4 courts scrubbed up well, the new 4 courts were great and we were treated to perfect tennis weather, although the wind did come up in the finals. A big thank you to all the people involved in running this fantastic tournament, particularly the Lake Grace Tennis Club and Junior Tennis Coaching Mum‘s and Dad‘s for umpiring, making sure the courts were in tip top shape and making food. A special mention must go to the organisers of the event, Michelle Slarke, Theresa Naisbitt, Linda Hunt and Ross Bowron. Well done to everyone who played, it was terrific to see you out there playing and having fun. Thank you to our sponsors:

Lake Grace Retravision [DM Desmond]

Neu-tech Auto Electrics [B & R Bowron]

Peter Hudson‘s Tyre & Mechanical Service [P & C Hudson]

SBM Tyres

Prater Agencies [G & H Prater]

CBH Lake Grace

Geoff and Jill Duckworth

Lake Grace Plaza [M & C Stanton]

Great Southern Fuels [AC & PT McWhirter]

Australia Post [T & L Gladish]

Fyfe Transport [D & C Fyfe]

Lakeway Hair Salon [K DeVree]

Elders Insurance [J & D Wright]

Lake Grace Health & Beauty (L Carruthers)

The Champion‘s and Runner‘s Up for 2009 are: 11/U Girls & Boys

Monique Smith [girls singles R/U]

Kathleen Naisbitt [girls singles Champion]

Angus Hunt [boys singles R/U]

Alistair Murray [boys singles Champion]

Kathleen Naisbitt & Juanita O‘Neill [girls doubles R‘s/U]

Monique Smith & Billie Wright [girls Doubles Champion‟s]

Angus Hunt & Liam Baker [boys doubles R‘s/U]

Alistair Murray & Francis Martin [boys doubles Champion‟s]

13/U Girls & Boys

Melanie Naisbitt [girls singles R/U]

Amelia Murray [girls singles Champion]

Jarrad Doney [boys singles R/U]

Travers Wright [boys singles Champion]

Kaitlyn Water & Mikayla Young [girls doubles R‘s/U]

Amelia Murray & Claire Carew-Reid [girls doubles Champion‟s]

Darcy McDonald & Alex Dykes [boys doubles R‘s/U]

Peter Downey & Travers Wright [boys doubles Champion‟s]

16/U Girls & Boys

Caitlyn Rintoul [girls singles R/U]

Jessica Rintoul [girls singles Champion]

Brandon Doney [boys singles R/U]

Lewis Edwards boys singles Champion]

Caitlyn Rintoul & Jessica Rintoul [girls doubles R‘s /U]

Corrina Baker & Melanie Naisbitt [girls doubles Champion‟s]

Harrison Slarke & Jarrad Doney [boys doubles R‘s/U]

Brandon Doney & Lewis Edwards [boys doubles Champion‟s]

Linda Hunt

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Humour Italian Food The customer in the Italian restaurant was so pleased that he asked to speak to the chef. The owner proudly led him into the kitchen and introduced him to the chef. "Your veal parmigiana was superb," the customer said. "I just spent a month in Italy, and yours is better than any I ever had over there." "Naturally," the chef said. "Over there, they use domestic cheese. Ours is imported." Repairs When a guy's ink on his printer began to grow faint, he called a local repair shop where a friendly man informed him that the printer probably needed only to be cleaned. Because the store charged $50 for such cleanings, he told him he might be better off reading the printer's manual and trying the job himself. Pleasantly surprised by his candor, he asked, "Does your boss know that you discourage business?" "Actually, it's my boss's idea," the employee replied sheepishly. "We usually make more money on repairs if we let people try to fix things themselves first." Acts A woman went into her kitchen to find a burglar loaded down with a bunch of stuff he was stealing from her kitchen. Not having any kind of weapon to scare him off,

she raised her hand and said "Acts 2:38," and proceeded to quote scripture. The burglar froze in place and didn't move. The woman called 911; the police arrived and were amazed to find the burglar still frozen where he stood. "What did you say to him that kept him from moving?" they asked the woman. She told them that she had simply said Acts 2:38 and quoted scripture. The police chuckled and escorted the burglar out to the patrol car. "Why did the woman's quoting scripture scare you so much?" they asked. "Scripture?" said the burglar, "I thought she said she had an axe and two 38's! Cats A tom cat and a tabby cat were courting on a back fence at night. The tom leaned over to the tabby with pent up passion and purred... "I'll die for you!" The tabby gazed at him from under lowered eye lids and asked, "How many times?"

NEU-TECH

AUTO ELECTRICS

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS Stubbs Street, Lake Grace Phone: 9865 1164 Fax: 9865 1543

Neu

Tech

Ross, Belinda, Peter & Aaron thank you for your support throughout 2009. We wish all our clients a Merry

Christmas & a Happy & Prosperous New Year and look forward to doing business with

you in 2010.


NEU-TECH

AUTO ELECTRICS

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS Stubbs Street, Lake Grace Phone: 9865 1164 Fax: 9865 1543

Neu

Tech

Apprenticeship Opportunity

Neu-Tech Auto Electrics are seeking applications for an apprenticeship with us as an automotive electrical fitter. Applicants need to be 17 years of age or over as at 31/12/2009 and should hold a current drivers license.

A complete resume (either computer prepared or hand written) can be left at our premises in Stubbs Street Lake Grace or posted to us before close

of applications on 7th January 2010.

For any enquiries please phone Ross on 9865 1164.

The Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food has produced six National Animal Pest Alerts to assist in raising public awareness about the potential risk of new invasive species establishing populations in Australia and becoming pests. The pest alerts, covering the Indian Ringneck, House Crow, Common Myna, Red-eared Slider, Ferret and Rusa Deer have been produced with support from the Australian Government and endorsed nationally by the Vertebrate Pests Committee and relevant state and territory authorities. The brochures have been designed to educate the public about the risks these emerging pests pose to agriculture, the environment and social values to increase community awareness and encourage vigilance. This is because there is a great reliance on the public to report pest species. The brochures have been produced using results from risk assessments conducted by the department, and include background information, description, behaviour and the potential impact of the pests. Information and pictures showing these species in the wild in Australia have also been included in the brochures. These include a House Crow found at a

caravan park in Port Hedland, Western Australia, and a group of Indian Ringneck Parakeets trapped in a Perth suburb and re-homed. Importantly, the pest alerts also distinguish these non-native species from similar-looking native birds and animals. As many reports turn out to be native species, it is hoped that this will focus reporting to the problem species. The brochures use results from risk assessments conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Food in Western Australia and all the featured species pose significant risks of establishment in the wild here and could damage agriculture, the environment and public amenities. Any sightings of unusual animals and birds can be reported to the department‘s Pest and Disease Information Service on Freecall 1800 084 881, email [email protected] or visit the website www.agric.wa.gov.au or by calling the Wildcare Helpline on (08) 9474 9055. All National Animal Pest Alerts can be obtained by downloading them from www.feral.org.au

New Alerts for Emerging Animal and Bird Pests


http://www.agric.wa.gov.au

http://www.feral.org.au


Basketball NOtes After more than a decade in mothballs, basketball has now reinstated itself in the Lake Grace sporting calendar. Senior sides from Lake Grace have been competing in the Newdegate competition and high school teams have travelled to Kulin on a weekly basis to take part in their association, but with the completion of the new courts in Lake Grace as part of Stage 1 of the sporting precinct upgrade there was a resurgence of interest in the game being played locally.

Lake Grace now fields 16 teams, four in each division; men‘s, women‘s, U 15 and U 13. With the close of the school year approaching and basketball set to take a break over the festive and school holiday period, a Grand Final was scheduled for the U 15 teams. As most children when they finish year 10 choose to go away to school, it was deemed fairer to hold a Grand

Final with the original team rather than wait until the end of the season in the following year. On Tuesday 8th night basketball completed the first half of the 09/10 season. A final was held in the Under 15 group, between the Wolves and the Redbacks. The game was close with both teams defending well and playing a strong inside game. During the course of the game it was a draw at least 3 times! The Redbacks we‘re the eventual winners though to a score of 20 to 16.

Thank you to everyone and I hope that whoever has been involved with the basketball so far has enjoyed it and is keen to come back next year on the 2

nd of Feb

2010.

To the Committee members there will be a quick meeting the Monday 1

st of February at the shed at

7:30pm. Club President

Stephen Chappell

The Victors! Kendrick Amores, Shaye Bowron, Maggie Trevenen (Coach), Lucy Trevenen, Gabby Trevenen,

Jamie Bell with Cent Amores at front.

Ladies ladder as at 8th December

Team Win Draw Total

Points %

Bombettes 10 10 161.7391

Owls 10 10 139.7163

Trolls 8 8 153.7736

Itchy Bees 0 0 31.2253

U/15 'as at 1/12/09 - Grand Final was played on the 8th = Redbacks won

Team Win Draw Total

Points %

Redbacks 12 12 151.7241

Wolves 6 6 85.08772

Wildcats 4 1 5 105

Hawks 0 1 1 66.66667

U/13 's as at 8 December

Team Win Draw Total

Points %

Jumps 12 1 13 235.5932

Bullets 6 6 90

Giants 2 1 3 73.73737

Slammers 4 2 6 72.54902

Men as at 8th December

Team Win Lose Draw Total Points

%

Eagles 10 1 11 130.5263

Drop

Bears 10 10 114.1243

Redbacks 6 7 101.5544

Stevemacs 60.90909

Runners-up. Nash Kirk, Brodie Cameron, John Curtin, Stephen Chappell (Coach), Michael Hardy, Leaf Milosavljevic & Tenika Chesson.


Manager's Specials Starting 17/12-09 - 24/12/09

Cartons Corona $55.00 save $15

Cartons Carlton Dry $36.50 save $7.00 Xmas Cheer is here,

come and save $$$$$$$$$ Must be an ordinary or social member

Xmas Hours

Closed - Xmas Day 25/12/09 - Boxing Day 26/12/09

- Sunday 27/12/09 - New Years Day 1/1/10

Sab's Fish ‗N‘ Chips Closed - Xmas Day

- New Year's Day - 15th January 2010

Will be cooking on the 8th January 2010

Reminder -

Business Xmas Drinks Friday 18th Dec 2009 6.30pm

Fish & Chips will be available (no salads).


NEWS & NOTES PO Box 50 Lake Grace ● Phone 9890 2500 ● Fax 9890 2599 ● Email [email protected]

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS PLEASE INFORM YOUR INSTRUCTOR OF ANY HEALTH ISSUES YOU MAY HAVE

Classes are designed to cater for all levels of fitness unless otherwise informed Please bring water bottles, a towel and correct footwear to all classes Please bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to outdoor classes. Due to participant safety, please arrive at classes on time.

Participants will not be permitted to join class if more than 5 minutes late.

For the comfort of all ARC participants please bring a towel to all classes

Classes may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, where possible notice will be given.

DAY AM PM Monday 6.00 - 7.00

FORCE (Sharon)

5.45 - 6.45 AQUA HI LO DEEP (Letisha)

Tuesday 9.20 - 10.10 SUPER CIRCUIT (Letisha)

5.40 - 6.40 HI LO FAT BURNER (Anna) 6.50 - 7.50 MENEZES PILATES (Tahryn)

Weds 6.00 - 6.50 ARC SUPERCHARGE (Sharon) 9.20 - 10.10 HI LO FATBURNER (Letisha)

5.45 - 6.45 FORCE (Anna / Letisha)

Thursday 5.45 - 6.35 AQUAFIT (Sharon) 7.00 - 8.00 MENEZES PILATES (Tahryn)

Friday 6.00 - 7.00 FORCE (Sharon) 9.30 - 10.10 AQUA LIFETIME (Sharon)

SPLASH

INTO

SUMMER

WITH ARC

ARC CHRISTMAS BREAK

Last classes for 2009 Wednesday 23/12/09

First class for 2010 Monday 04/01/10

6.00am


A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO ARC PARTICIPANTS To get the most out of your workout and prevent

injury we encourage you to arrive to your class on time (maybe even 5 minutes before to catch up with your instructor).

Warmer weather = More water; make sure you are hydrating before, during and after class especially indoor classes.

For the comfort of all participants please bring a towel to all classes. Towels are available to hire from ARC for $2 a class.

Parents please note if you are bringing your child to class be mindful of other participants, distractions to the Instructor and your child‟s safety. It is your responsibility to provide activities for your child to lessen impact on the class. ARC Instructors have duty of care to their participants not their children.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO AQUA PARTICIPANTS If you are attending an

Aqua class and do not have an ARC membership you will be required to pay $3 for the class and your pool entry.

Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a responsible adult, if attending an aqua class please ensure your child is supervised adequately as this is not the responsibility of Pool staff or ARC instructors.

Please be mindful of patronage requirements and responsibilities. The Lake Grace swimming pool rules are at the entrance of the swimming pool.

TEXT MESSAGING

If you have not registered your mobile number yet and would

like to be informed of any changes to ARC classes during

January 2010 REGISTER NOW

To receive information via your mobile phone Contact Letisha at the

Shire or email [email protected]

INFANT SWIMMING LESSONS FEBRUARY 2010

6 MONTHS - 4 YEARS

To register your interest please contact

Letisha by email at [email protected]

(the provision of infant lessons will depend on number of interest)


HELP We need you!!

Are you interested in coaching a netball team in 2010?

The Lake Grace Pingrup Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest from anyone interested in coaching netball in 2010.

All coaching positions are open including: A Grade B Grade Juniors Nettas

Ongoing training support and discount coaching courses will be offered to the suitable applicant. Please forward your application outlining any previous coaching and/ or playing

experience along with contact details to:

The President Lake Grace Pingrup Netball Club

P O Box 64 Lake Grace 6353

Or email [email protected]

Junior Coaching We have just completed 8 weeks of coaching. Justin is very pleased with the progress, everyone is improving. Remember to keep practising over the holiday break. In Term 1 of 2010 we will start tennis coaching again and it will be on Sunday mornings, with the first group starting at 8.30am, 2

nd group at 9.15am and 3

rd group

at 10.15am. I will let you know what week we will be starting and it definitely won‘t be the first week back. Coming up on Saturday 2

nd January

2010 is the Tarin Rock Junior Knockout Tournament. This will be a great opportunity to grab a partner and put to use everything you have learnt from your coaching lessons. Foundation Cup in Geraldton Well done to Melanie Naisbitt for representing the Great Southern zone in the U/13 girls Foundation Cup. Melanie‘s team did extremely well and came 3

rd

overall out of 12 zones in the state. Melanie also reached the quarter finals in the singles and lost in a close match to

the eventual winner. Travers Wright and Angus Hunt represented the Great Southern zone in the U/13 boys Clough Cup. A very high level of tennis was experienced by the boys. They put in a great effort and learnt a lot from the experience. Well done boys! Linda Hunt

Competitors Travis Wright and Angus Hunt

LAKE GRACE JUNIOR TENNIS RACQUET


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TARIN ROCK JUNIOR KNOCK OUT

TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Saturday 2nd

January 2010 Singles, Doubles and Mixed doubles

11 years and under 13 years and under 16 years and under (age as of Dec. 31

st 2009)

Conditions All players to play in one age group only. Entries close Wednesday 30th Dec. 6pm. Tournament starts 8.00am, registration from 7:30am. Entry fee, $4.00 per player per event. The committee has entire control of the event. Recognisable tennis wear, shoes and hat must be worn. If insufficient numbers an event may not proceed or ages may be combined. Lunch, drinks, fruit salad and ice cream available. Sausage sizzle at the end of the day.

Morning and afternoon tea provided

Nominations to Theresa Naisbitt PHONE: 9865 1182 FAX: 9865 1756 EMAIL: [email protected] Assistance by adults will be required for umpiring.



Local Telephone Book

NEW phone book (yellow cover) is available from the Lake Grace Post Office and the Lake Grace Telecentre. If you want a receipt / invoice then

you must pick your copies up from the Telecentre. Cash only at the Post Office.

CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICES

CWA Meeting Next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 8th December, at 1.30pm. At the CWA

building. All welcome.

Margaret Cole Clinical psychologist / counselor for

Southern AgCare comes regularly to Lake Grace. A free and confidential service.

Contact direct: 0427 441 459 or [email protected]

Shire Council Meetings 2010 The next council meeting is

Wednesday 24th February 2010, 1pm at the Council Chambers. Members of the public

are welcome to attend meetings.

House For Sale 11 Morrison Avenue Lake Grace

(the yellow house) Neat and tidy 3 x 1 home with family room,

renovated bathroom and laundry. Split reverse cycle air conditioner. Large shed

and back verandah. Leased till April 2010. $230,000 ONO.

Enquiries to Bruce or Lesley Duckworth 9865 1229 or 0427 719 023.

FOR SALE

House For Sale 87 Bennett Street

$130,000 Ring Damon on 9865 1056.

Caravan 14ft Millard Pop top Caravan. Two single beds, 2 burner gas cook top, TV, Fridge,

microwave, new gas bottle, two spare wheels, vinyl annex roof.

Lic till September 2010. $3,750 ONO. Phone 9865 2363 or 0429 685 131.

House for Rent

Close to school and shops. 3 bed plus sleepout. New carpet in lounge and main

bedroom. Large yard. Available now. Please contact Beth on 0417 985 692.

AVAILABLE

The Grand Lodge of Freemasons WAC

The Kulin Lodge No. 160 Meets 7:30 pm

Gordon St. Kulin 3

rd Monday of each month

Dedicated to Charity and Support in the Community

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Telephone 9880 1360 or 0427 654 090

Tenders Invited The Lake Grace Telecentre is looking for a builder interested in putting a roof on the courtyard at the back of the Telecentre

building. All enquiries to the Telecentre on 9865 1470.

Monitor Stands The Telecentre has four monitor stands with keyboard drawers that they are interested in

giving away. Please drop in if you are interested.

Blower Vac & Plant Pots Wanting to clear out the garden shed. If you

are interested give Suzanne a call on 9865 1310 after hours.


Councillor Telephone Fax

Andrew Walker (President)

9865 1241 9865 1921

Ian Chamberlain (Vice President)

9871 6001 9871 6035

Amanda Milton 9865 1960 0429 654 011

Ollie Farrelly 9865 1180 0427 651 180

9865 1188

John Dunkeld 9871 2059 9871 2094

Jeanette de Landgrafft 9838 9062 9838 9041

Ross Chappell 9865 4058 9865 4051

Wally Newman 9871 1582 9871 1587

Dean Sinclair 9874 7045 9874 7005

CRISIS CARE NUMBERS

Doctor‘s Surgery 9865 1208 Hospital 9890 2222 Ambulance 000 Police Station 9865 1007 Fire Brigade 9865 1250 Emergency Services 000 Electricity Faults 13 13 51 Water Faults 13 13 75 Directory Assistance 12455 Crisis Care Unit 9325 1111 Women‘s Refuge Group 9227 1642 Family Violence Intervention Programme 9336 2144 ACRAH Men‘s Refuge 9272 1333 Domestic Violence Legal Aid Unit 9328 7602 Family Court of WA 9224 8222 Youth Legal Service 9227 4140 Citizens‘ Advice Bureau 9221 5711 Samaritan Befrienders 1800 198 313 Margaret Cole 0427 441 459 Poisons Information 13 11 26 Kids‘ Helpline 1800 073 008 Seniors‘ Information 1800 199 087 Family Helpline 1800 643 000 Southern AgCare Counselling 0427 441 459

Mr Neil Bishop ph 9865 1632 Mr Colin Connolly ph 9865 1010 Mr Ron Dewson ph 9865 1224 Mr Geoff Sabourne ph 9865 1171 Mrs Amanda Milton ph 0429 654 011

Anglican church Of Lake grace

Sunday 20th December Lake Grace 9am Friday 24th December Lake Grace 8pm Saturday 25th December Newdegate 8am Enquiries: Father Dave 0427 545 560 Terry Gladish 9865 1022

LAKE GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Friday 4th December Jerdacuttup 7pm Saturday 5th December Hopetoun 6pm Sunday 6th December Ravensthorpe 8:30am Kukerin (C/S) 9am Lake King 10.30am Lake Grace 6pm Sunday 13th December Lake Grace 8am Kukerin 10am Friday 18th December Christmas Mass & Carols Varley 6pm Saturday 19th December Hopetoun 6pm For inquiries and request for home visitation, please contact the parish office on 9865 1248.


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December / January / February

Fri 18 Fish & Chip Night - LGS Club Dr Linda Haines in Lake Grace Vacswim programme begins Business Sponsored Christmas Drinks Sat 19 Cricket—Kukerin v Lake Grace Community Christmas Tree Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Mon 21 Recycling Collected Tues 22 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Seniors SOYF Aerobics - 10am-11am Weight Watchers Pingrup Potters Wed 23 Shire Council Meeting Vacswim programme ends Thur 24 Rosies CLOSED Shire Office Closes at NOON Fri 25 Christmas Day Sat 26 Boxing Day Mon 28 Boxing Day Holiday Tue 29 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Pingrup Potters Weight Watchers Wed 30 Thur 31 NO Pizza Night - Rosies

2010 Fri 1 New Years Day Sat 2 Tarin Rock Junior Knock Out Tennis Tournament Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Mon 4 Shire Office re-opens Recycling Collected Junior Cricket Country Week to 8/1 Tue 5 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Pingrup Potters Weight Watchers Thur 7 NO Pizza Night - Rosies

Fri 8 Fish & Chip Night—LGS Club Sat 9 Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Cricket—Lake Grace v Newdegate Mon 11 Rosies reopening Tue 12 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Pingrup Potters Weight Watchers Thur 14 Immunisation Clinic Fri 15 Fish & Chip Night—LGS Club Sat 16 Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Sun 17 Senior Cricket Country Week to 23/1 Tue 19 HACC Chair Aerobics & Exercises Pingrup Potters Weight Watchers Fri 22 Fish & Chip Night—LGS Club Sat 23 Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Tue 26 Australia Day NO Weight Watchers Fri 29 Fish & Chip Night—LGS Club Sat 30 Steak Tea at the Sportsman‘s Club Cricket—Lake Grace v Lake King Mon 1 Deadline for Lakes Link News Tue 2 Seniors SOYF Aerobics starts for 2010 Basketball starts for 2010 Wed 3 Pony Club/Riding School Meeting (p.21)

Coming Events February 5th - Driving Assessor in Lake Grace February 12th - Hypnotist at Kulin Rec Centre February 17th - Camera Club Meeting February 20th - Kulin Family Fun Day (p.37) February 24th - Shire Council Meeting March 17th - Shire Audit Committee Meeting March 25th - LG Library Resource & T/C Meeting June 16th - Shire Audit Committee Meeting July 29th - LG Library Resource & T/C Meeting November 17th - Shire Audit Committee Meeting

Sudoku The Sudoku grid of

rows and columns is divided into individual 3x3 boxes.

The aim of the game is to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers 1 to 9.

You can‘t repeat numbers in a row, column or 3x3 box and you can‘t change the numbers already in squares.

6 1 4

1 2 8

2 9 3

7 8 3

4 1 7

6 9 5

3 5

8 4

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