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Boyup Brook

Volume 23

Issue 1

Jan 2015

86 ABEL ST BOYUP BROOK WA 6244 PH 08 9765 1169 FAX 08 9765 1340 EMAIL: gazette@boyupbrook.org

INSIDE THIS MONTH

Pg 2 My Inbox / Calendar Pg 3 International Wine Award Pg 4-5 Shire Matters Pg 6-7 About Town Pg 8 Police News Pg 8 Care With Public Wi-Fi Pg 9 Festival Activities Funded Pg 10 BBDHS Update Pg 11 BBDHS Award Winners

Pg 12 Community Christmas Pg 13 Fun Times at Club Pg 13 Playgroup Pitter Patter Pg 13 Seniors Christmas Lunch Pg 14 Blinds for Lodge Pg 15 Daniel Continues to Perform Pg 15 Health Auxiliary Update Pg 16-17 CRC Newsletter Pg 18 Seeking Farm for Trial

Pg 18 Food and Wine Volunteer Pg 19 Art Awards Pg 19 Cook Book by Bowlers Pg 20 St Mary’s Graduates / RFDS Pg 20 Craft Hut / Correction Pg 20 Blitz Around the Brook Pg 21 Nomigup School Pg 21 Memories and History Pg 23 Legume Trial

Pg 23 Business Assistance Pg 23 Fox and Cat Traps Pg 24 Recipe Pg 25 Colouring In Competition Pg 26 Visitor Centre News Pg 27 Be Still / Church Notices Pg 27 Meals on Wheels Pg 28 Poems by Chick Pg 29-31 Sport

Teacher a Top Finalist

Boyup Brook District High School’s Learning Support Coordinator and English teacher, Cheree Shields, was this year nominated for the Education Department’s Primary Teacher of the Year Award. Cheree was successful in being selected in the final top four teacher finalists. This is an amazing achievement as every year hundreds of teachers are nominated for the award.

Cheree has been teaching at BBDHS for eight years. During her early years she demonstrated best practice classroom teaching and as a result was offered a leadership role in Literacy and as Learning Support Coordinator.

She has capably fulfilled these roles for the last five years, earning immense respect from her colleagues, parents, external support personnel and students for her ability to initiate strategies to create a safe and inclusive environment to engage and support all students.

She is a passionate, highly skilled, knowledgeable educational leader who is always challenging herself to be better and most importantly, improve outcomes for Boyup Brook District High School students. She is highly respected in the school community and is an exceptional educator.

Right: Cheree Shields with Jordan Mantach and Atari Maeva

AUSTRALIA DAY 2015

Monday, January 26th 2015 Sandakan Park - 8:00am

Flag-raising ~ Free Breakfast ~ Award Ceremony with presentations made to:

Citizen of the Year ~ Sportsperson of the Year ~ Young Achiever of the Year

The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has notified the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook of successful funding through the Community Development Grants Programme.

The development of Stage 2 of the Boyup Brook Music Park infrastructure project will commence in December 2014 and be completed by 2016.

This will consist of permanent fencing of the Music Park along Jackson Street, a new green room, shade sails and stage extensions.

Infrastructure Upgrade for Music Park In the coming weeks you will see some changes occurring at the Music Park as the work begins on the permanent fencing.

“This is an exciting development for the Club and the community,” said Club President, Daly Winter. “The new infrastructure will improve the Park facilities and make it much better for both patrons and performers alike”.

This project is a joint project between the Club, the Shire of Boyup Brook and the Australian Government and it is a further demonstration of the Australian Government’s commitment to local communities.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 2

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

January

3rd Cricket home game vs Bridgetown

3rd Sizzling Saturday Tennis - 2pm

5th Shire Office re-opens

6th Commencement of road sealing of Boyup Brook -

Donnybrook and Abel Street - Expect Delays

7th Fetter Chiropractor @ CRC - from 9am

10th Cricket home game vs Donnybrook

10th Sizzling Saturday Tennis - 2pm

14th CRC School Holiday Activity - Aussie Kids 10am-12noon

16th Shire Rates 3rd instalment due

17th Sizzling Saturday Tennis - 2pm

20th Gazette Deadline

21st Fetter Chiropractor @ CRC - from 9am

23rd Closing date for Colouring Competition (see page 25)

23rd DSR Athlete Travel Subsidy closes

23rd Art Awards early bird entries close

24th Sizzling Saturday Tennis - 2pm

26th Australia Day Public Holiday

26th Australia Day Breakfast 8am @ Sandakan Park

28th BB Co-Op AGM @ BB Co-Op 6:30pm

31st Cricket home game vs Preston Vale

31st Sizzling Saturday Tennis - 2pm

31st Rally in the Valley concludes

February

2nd School Term 1 commences

2nd Art Awards entries close

5th Playgroup resumes

6th Blitz Around the Brook

6th BBDHS Welcome Barbecue

10th HEAL Term 1 program commences

11th Art Awards Exhibition and Presentation

12-15 Country Music Festival

19th Shire Council Meeting

See page 7 for a list of weekly events

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My Inbox….

Happy 2015! I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas.

The Community Christmas celebrations held at the beginning of December really kicked off the Christmas spirit and the light displays around town were fantastic. Congratulations to those who spent many hours preparing their displays for the enjoyment of others.

There may not be many organised activities during January, however it is a great time to make the most of our swimming pool and recreational facilities, and take some time to recharge.

The Shire’s Australia Day celebrations will be held at Sandakan Park commencing at 8am on January 26th. I look forward to seeing another large crowd in attendance.

A special mention to John and Marie Kemsley who have handed over the reigns of the RFDS. Congratulations on your achievements over the past few years - truly outstanding!

If you are travelling away for holidays during January, enjoy and please stay safe.

Until then... Jodi

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 3

Boyup Brook Farm Supplies

36 Forrest Street Boyup Brook WA 6244

Ph: (08) 9765 1017 Fax: (08) 9765 1403 Open: Mon-Fri 8-5.30pm Sat 8-12noon

Supporting local business, allows us to support you

Agronomy Programs Start planning your 2015 agronomy needs. Call in to discuss packages available through agronomists Paul Omodei and Ben Creek

Harvest Season Mobil oil & grease Poly auger shutes & hoppers Grain treatments

For the Workshop Kinchrome - Tools Tyre Gauges

Ingersol Rand - Battery Drills Impact Drivers Air Compressors

Points to Ponder 2015 Seed requirements –

some agchem and seed will be in short supply.

Nominations for 2015 “Heifer Cup”

See in store for details Security Cameras Keep an eye on your gear

Agents for Star Track Express

Holiday Season Radio/MP3 Earmuffs

Accusharp—knife sharpeners First Aid Kits

Prepare for Fire Season Compact Fire Units Pumps & hose Camlocks Blackout nozzles 1.5kg powder and 9lt water fire extinguishers Philmac water fittings

Boyup Brook’s Dickinson Estate Wines has recently won a trophy in the 2014 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC) for their 2014 Dickinson Estate Chardonnay ‘Best Wine with Cantonese Dim Sum’.

The four wines entered were awarded a Gold (Chardonnay), Silver (2013 Shiraz) and a bronze each for the Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon in the general wine judging section.

Celebrating its sixth year, the HKIWSC is the first truly Asian wine competition in the world. It is judged by some of the most esteemed wine judges from China, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and India – including the competition’s Director and Master of Wine, Hong Kong based Debra Meiburg MW and Chinese food and wine expert, Simon Tam.

The awards given by the competition are believed to be among some of the highest honours in the industry.

Judging for the Competition is unique in that it has two stages:

Firstly, the products are tasted blind by expert panels, selected from over 300 fully experienced and qualified industry judges.

Secondly, a team from KPMG independently verifies all results before the announcement is made, ensuring the rigour and validity of the whole process.

In the 2014 HKIWSC, with more than 1,500 wines from 35 countries being judged by 22 judges over five days, the awards have considerable merit.

International Award for Local Wine Producer

Trevor and Mary Dickinson of Dickinson Estate and Tammar Gully Wines, are extremely proud to have brought International recognition to the Blackwood Valley Wine Region.

They are now pursuing export opportunities in Hong Kong and mainland China with confidence in their wines, particularly as the trophy and ten of the medals were awarded for wine/food matching with Asian dishes.

Understandably, their winemaker, Coby Ladwig of Rockcliffe Wines in Denmark is equally proud.

Dickinson Estate and Tammar Gully Wines started in the wine industry in 1994, producing quality fruit for Goundrey Wines, then the Fosters Group and Alkoomi over a number of years before Rockcliffe Wines in Denmark began making wines for Tammar Gully in 2010.

In the past twelve months, the Dickinson Estate range has been produced with an export market in mind.

Right: Trevor Dickinson receiving the Trophy from Cathay Pacific’s General Manager Alex McGowan ‘Sales and Distribution’.

Photo from www.dickinsonestate.com.au

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 4

Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters

country choice Welcome to the latest Council news items and information on ‘

what’s going on at your shire’!

Shire of Boyup Brook Council Chambers, Abel Street, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Telephone: 08 9765 1200 Fax: 08 9765 1485

Web site www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au

Council Minutes Please see the minutes at the front counter or on the web site from the Council Meeting held on 11th December 2014.

GENERAL BUSINESS That the following meeting dates and times apply for the 2015 year: Held at 5.00pm in the Boyup Brook Chambers 19 February 2015 19 March 2015 16 April 2015 21 May 2015 18 June 2015 16 July 2015 20 August 2015 17 September 2015 15 October 2015 19 November 2015 17 December 2015

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings and raise any issues with Council.

Office Closure over the Christmas break The Shire Office, including Police Licensing services, will be closed over the Christmas break from 22nd December 2014 and reopen on 5th January 2015.

Police Licensing at the Shire Effective as of 5th January 2015 the Shire Police Licensing section will operate between the hours of 08.30am to 4.00pm.

The shire’s Customer Service Officer usually takes lunch between 12.30pm and 1.15pm. At these times Police Licensing will be processed by staff who, while accredited for Police Licensing, will be undertaking ‘on the job’ training ‘during January 2015.

When staff are required to contact Police Licensing Support (e.g. when processing complex licensing transactions), it may take some considerable amount of time to get everything done. Hence the new 4:00pm cut off for lodging your license transaction with the shire.

If you wish to undertake the Learner’s Computer test or the Hazard Perception Test the latest commencement time will be at 3.00pm.

If yours is a simple licence renewal transaction, and time is of the essence - payment can be made by cheque. Place the paperwork with your completed and signed cheque in the letterbox provided on the shire counter. Please ensure that NO PHOTOGRAPH is required. Once processed, the documentation and receipt will be mailed.

Rates Third instalment is due 16th January 2015, with the final instalment due 16th March 2015.

Please ensure if using Electronic Funds Transfer that the reference used is the Assessment number and surname. Charges are incurred for the financial institution to investigate entries such as ‘FARM RATES’ ‘SHIRE RATES’, INSTAL 2 etc. If you have set automatic payment schedule, make sure the Assessment number and Surname is the reference.

Regular notices in the Gazette urge rate payers to contact the shire office when experiencing difficulty meeting payment deadlines. Please be assured, staff wish to assist so that legal action is not required.

If your rates are in arrears and you wish to discuss entering into a payment plan, then please contact the Rates Officer on 9765 1200, or email shire@boyupbrook.wa.gov.au

Australia Day Celebrations Council will host an Australia day Breakfast on Monday 26th January 2015.

An open invitation is extended to all residents. The breakfast will start at 8am at Sandakan Park with a flag raising ceremony. The activities will include a presentation to the winner of the Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year.

Any queries in relation to the program for these events, please contact Daly Winter, Community Development Officer on (08) 9765 1200.

Main Roads Main Roads will be sealing the Boyup Brook Donnybrook Road and Abel Street from just west of Banks Road through to Inglis Street commencing the 06/01/2015. Main road will be conducting a letter box drop to affected home owners and businesses. Expect minor traffic delays.

War Memorial – Abel Street median strip The Shire has been working with the local RSL on upgrades to the memorial ready for the 2015 Anzac Day services. The main improvements will be concrete paving to replace the uneven surface in front of the memorial, new flag poles, a tiered retaining wall on the northern side of the median strip (to match the tiered wall that runs part way along the northern side and around the eastern end), and new plantings. The RSL worked with school students to grow plants for these plantings which will include a rosemary hedge and a lavender hedge. Future works are planned for the rear of the memorial (west side) and this includes a native garden, two Lone Pine trees, some plants brought back from the first world war (donated by a local resident) and a bench seat (to be made by the local Men’s Shed group).

Boyup Brook Swimming Pool - Heating The Shire will soon be calling for expressions of interest for the design supply and install of suitable heating for the pool. This is the first step in a procuring process that will lead to tenders being called from a selected group of suppliers (i.e. from those who lodge an expression of interest and are selected to be in the tender pool).

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 5

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The project is to heat the current pool facilities and is dependant on a third funding from the Shire, a third from the Department of Sport and Recreation, and a third from a community group. The project is expected to cost in excess of $300,000 and will be dependant on a business plan and funding.

The business plan will be completed once the Shire has details of what it is likely to select, in terms of the heating, what the up front costs will be and what the whole of life costs are expected to be.

Tenderers will be required to provide this information and the Shire Administration will do the business plan and the Council will assess it. The community group and the Shire have pledged funding for the project and a Department of Sport and Recreation grant has been applied for. Whilst it was hoped that the process may have allowed the heating to be in place this pool season, this is not likely now and so the plan is that it is in place for next year.

It is important to recognise the Heated Multi Purpose Therapeutic Pool Committee that has been raising funds for a number of years to achieve a heated pool facility. The community group will be working with Council on assessing the expressions of interest lodged and then the tenders.

Aged Accommodation Council has been working on pulling together an affordable and workable aged accommodation facility in Boyup Brook. Recent discussions and decision have centred on a facility near the existing Lodge.

Council manages two Crown Reserves and one Crown Grant where the Lodge has been established, and has been given hope that it may be able to have some of the Health Department’s Crown Reserve (where the Hospital is located) transferred to the Shire Reserve, to provide that amount of land it would require to build a number of independent living units. The benefit of this area is that the Shire already has control of the land and the new development could work with the Lodge operation for some aspects.

Council has looked at a number of villages and operating models and the Geegeelup Village, Bridgetown, model appears to be best suited for Boyup Brook. Here people purchase a lease for life and pay a small weekly contribution toward maintenance insurance etc.

The units are fully self contained two bedrooms, one bathroom, two toilet dwellings that are built and fitted out to a high standard. Geegeelup Village has minimal village facilities and relies on the town’s facilities, which would work well here where most facilities are underutilised and clubs, and other community groups, are constantly looking for new members.

Council has budgeted to raise the funds and start the project in 2014/15, and the process will be preceded by a business plan. The plan is to be developed over the next two months, put to Council and then to the community for comment, before going back to Council for adoption.

The plan will include a fairly massive load up front but has to show that the project becomes self sufficient within a relative short period of time. Looking at the operation of other villages, this aim should be achievable.

It should be noted that the process is contingent on Council seeing a sound business case for it and so is contingent on a number of milestones being met. The first being a business plan that indicates the project is achievable and will not be a financial burden for years to come.

Another is the selling of lifetime tenancies early in the process. It is hoped that some people would take up an offer to have input into design of the unit, colour schemes, wall and floor treatments, heating/cooling, kitchen cookers etc, and purchase off the plan.

The plan is to do a concept design of the whole development, with stages, as part of the business plan. The business plan will concentrate on stage one (perhaps 6 units) but give a flavour for the whole development.

Councillors Corner - Cr Norm Blackburn

I hope you have all enjoyed your Christmas break and I wish you all the best for the coming year in February this year. Council will be holding the Annual rate payers meeting.

I encourage you all to come along and ask any questions that the council can help you with. If you have any questions, a letter prior to the meeting would be helpful .This coming year I hope the Shire will make considerable progress with the new retirement village project, I would love to hear from anyone interested in this project especially if you would like to be a resident in the new facility.

This project was my main reason to rejoin Council at the special election held last year, I feel that it is one thing that our town needs to allow local residents to stay in town with their friends and to be able to live comfortably in a pleasant and safe environment.

Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters

country choice Welcome to the latest Council news items and information on ‘

what’s going on at your shire’!

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 6

PathWest is open for business at the Boyup Brook Hospital

every week day morning

New times: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Boyup Brook Netball History

If you have any old photos or stories from the past and present years of the Boyup Brook Netball Association, please contact Peta Meredith or Deanna Meredith.

FOR SALE

Boyup Brook Medical Services

To all Mums and Dads: Boyup Brook Medical Services provides childhood

immunisations (no cervical cancer). All patients under 16 years of age are bulk billed.

WA No Interest Loans Scheme

WA NILS provides individuals and families on Centrelink benefits (Health Care or Pension card) an opportunity to apply for an interest free (0%) loan of between $200 and $1,500 to purchase essential products and services.

Loan amounts are repaid through Centrepay deductions.

For more information, or to apply, contact Jodi at the Community Resource Centre on 9765 1169.

WANTED

Batteries

Have you got old batteries cluttering up your workshop, or on your rubbish dump? Here is a way to assist the environment and help our young girls. The Girl Guides are collecting old batteries to raise funds for Centenary camps and are seeking your help. If you have any batteries you would like to get rid of, they can be left at the Guide Hall in Inglis Street and Anne Ritson will deliver to the depot in Bunbury. Your assistance will be much appreciated.

Old Honda 125 parts or wrecks - to assist in restoration Any B.S.A. Bantam parts - in any condition

Contact John : 9765 3103

Combined Churches Bookstall

The Combined Churches Bookstall will again be held during the Country Music Weekend on February 14.

If anyone has surplus books to donate they may be left in the porch of The Baptist Church on Jayes Road.

All proceeds from this Bookstall go to missions or for missionaries overseas. The Mercy Ships have been grateful for the support in the past.

Red Cross Senior Housing Aid

Are you a Senior and having difficulty maintaining your tenancy? Are you unsure of what community services may be able to assist you to stay independent I your community?

The Australian Red Cross’ Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (AHCA) program can provide practical support and information to help with your concerns.

Please contact us to discuss, or if you would like more information on Red Cross’ work with isolated older people go to www.redcross.org.au/olderpeople or call Michelle or Amanda on 9726 6700 or 0478 321 222.

MALE Turkey Poults FOR SALE Healthy, vigorous and ready to grow on.

8 week old @ 3 for $50. (No single bird sales) Phone Colin 97322222

Community Clubs, School and Businesses

It is that time of year again when were are firing up our engines for the Muster.

The Country Music Club is turning 30 this year so to celebrate their birthday, we are putting on a street parade with all sorts of things from the district and surrounding areas.

We are hoping sporting clubs, schools and business will enter floats or walking groups. We think it is a great way to show the many new and returning faces to our event how our community and kids do benefit.

If you would like to enter a float or walking / dancing group or have any questions please contact the Ute and Truck Muster Committee via phoning Nicole Sutton 0406 587 901 or Kerry Clark 0410 100 058 or email: uteandtruckmuster@countrymusicwa.com.au

ENGAGEMENTS

Peter and Lyn Jennings are thrilled to announce the engagement of Daniel to Deane (Dee) Whitehead of Perth, on the 21st December 2014. All the best for the future.

THANK YOU

A big thank you to all the people of Boyup Brook who put up Christmas lights. They were beautiful and much enjoyed by the people who saw them. Also a big thank you to Maria, Gyula and Chin for their kindness in bringing a bus to the Lodge and taking the residents to see the lights.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 7

Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events

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Monday Association Croquet - 9am Craft Hut - 10am Boyup Brook Vet Clinic Swim Club

Tuesday Golf Croquet - 9am Games at the Citizens’ Lodge (1-3pm) Junior Tennis - 3:45pm Choristers @ Lodge - 3rd week Pistol Club

Wednesday Social Badminton - 9am Museum Open - 10am-3pm Computer Club @ CRC - 12noon-2pm Swim Club

Thursday Town Rubbish Collection Golf Croquet - 9am Playgroup - 10am-12noon (during term) Craft Hut - 10am Museum Open – 10am-3pm Ladies Bowls St John Ambulance Sub Centre Open Junior & Senior Cricket training Men’s Association Meet - 6:30pm - Free BBQ

Friday Association Croquet - 9am Senior’s Discount Day at IGA Museum Open - 10am-5pm Kids Club @ Baptist Church - 3:30pm-5pm Boyup Brook Club Members’ Night

Saturday Church Services Tennis - 2pm (Saturdays during January)

Sunday Church Services Social Bowls - 1pm

For a more detailed calendar of monthly events, see page 2. To add your weekly event to the list, email gazette@boyupbrook.org

PUBLIC NOTICES

Gazette Deadline Please ensure you send in your articles and photos

by the 20th of each month to the CRC or email gazette@boyupbrook.org

BOYUP BROOK CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY LIMITED NOTICE OF MEETING

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Sixty Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Boyup Brook Co-operative Company Limited will be held at the Boyup Brook Co-Op, 10-12 Bridge Street, Boyup Brook on Wednesday 28th January 2015 at 6:30pm.

BUSINESS 1. To receive and consider

REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORS REPORT FROM THE CO-OP MANAGER 2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. To elect Directors

3. To review and appoint the auditors in accordance with the new Boyup Brook Co-operative Company Limited Rules.

4. Any other business which, under the Boyup Brook Co- operative Company Ltd Rules ought to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting and any other business which is brought under consideration by the report of the Directors.

5. To review Directors Fees

BOYUP BROOK Mary-Anne Inglis 3rd December 2014 Company Secretary

AGM Notice

Boyup Brook Netball Association will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 10th February

2015 at 5.00pm, venue to be advised.

All positions will be open President Treasurer Junior Co-Ordinator Net-Set-Go Co-Ordinator Seniors Co-Ordinator Umpire Co-Ordinator Timekeeper Coach or Umpire Committee Members x 3 Development Officer (Squad)

Extra-Ordinary Meeting Notice

To put in place revised Constitution and new By-Laws All positions will have a set job criteria with clear instructions and guidance. If you are interested in any position or have any questions, please call me on 042 777 3257 or email me peta@bbtyreservice.com.au to nominate or even discuss the positions.

Peta Meredith

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 8

Specifically, the new laws will:

Limit the number of passengers in a vehicle to the number of seatbelts available (where seat belts are part of the original fitment);

Prevent children less than seven years of age from riding in any vehicle that does not have a seat belt regardless of the age of the vehicle;

Restrict children less than seven years of age occupying the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows of seats unless the rear seats are fully occupied by children less than seven years;

Restrict children less than four years of age occupying the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows of seats.

With the recent amendments to the Road Traffic Act the fines for non wearing of seatbelts has risen significantly. The demerit points for seat belt offences are also now subject to double demerits over holiday periods

Hoon driving offences: Recently there has been some persons that thought it is ok to drive their vehicles in a manner that causes distress to others. These “hoon” drivers will be dealt with to the full extent of the appropriate legislation including the seizure of vehicles—Boyup Brook police have several persons of interest in regard to these offences and will be commencing prosecutions within this week.

Burglary Offences : There has been two burglary type offences in Boyup Brook in the last two months. Due to the new officer stationed at Boyup Brook, 1/C Pc Simpson, receiving forensic training prior to transferring to Boyup Brook, we were able to obtain forensic evidence from both offences which has resulted in the arrest of one person for one of the offences and assisting in inquiries for the other.

Blue Light Boyup Brook police can report another successful Blue light event on the 30/11/2014. The Halloween Disco attracted approximately 130 children. Senior Constable Gaugg would like to thank volunteers who ran the canteen and helped in the set up of the hall. Officer in Charge, Sgt HILLIER Boyup Brook Police Ph. 9762 1666

BOYUP BROOK POLICE

Traffic Issues Boyup Brook police over the last week have attended several traffic incidents which have highlighted areas that need to be brought to public attention.

A major crash on the Boyup Brook–Cranbrook Road resulted in the death of a passenger and the serious injury of another passenger neither of these persons were wearing seatbelts though the driver of the vehicle that was wearing a seatbelt suffered only minor injuries.

Boyup Brook police have recently also cautioned several motorists regarding child restraints in vehicles.

It is therefore timely to advise the following:

The Road Traffic Code Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2010 has significantly altered seatbelt offences in WA, placing greater onus on drivers and passengers of motor vehicles to wear a restraint.

These regulations came into operation on 1st October 2010.

In addition to ensuring passengers are restrained, drivers will also be responsible for ensuring children less than seven years of age are wearing an age appropriate restraint or booster seat and are positioned in the vehicle in compliance with the regulations.

0407 880 562

Mike Gilshenen

Take Care Using Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi 'hotspots' in public places like cafés, airports, hotels and libraries are convenient but unlike your home computer, use of public hotspots involves security compromises. It is easy for other users to intercept your data, so be careful about what information you send or receive while connected. Try and limit activity when connected to a public Wi-Fi network to web browsing and avoid banking or any other activities that involve user password access.

Source: http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/mobile_devices

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 9

Successful funding through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Caring for Ageing Rural Australians (CARA) has been achieved by the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook to help keep the Bush Poetry program fun and entertaining.

The Caring for Ageing Rural Australians (CARA) program is a targeted program, designed to support projects and activities that benefit and support older people living in small rural and remote communities. The project encourages positive and active ageing, community health and well-being and educational workshops.

Across the overall 30th year celebrations of the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, presented by LiveLighter, many opportunities will be provided for people to participate, either as an active organiser, as a bush poet or to be part of a huge audience.

As quoted from the WA Bush Poets website “the art of bush poetry and yarn spinning is all about entertaining. It’s about telling a story and delivering the lines with just the right amount of humour, passion or feeling and sometimes, even with a touch of the theatrical to add to the spectacle - but mostly, it is just about getting up and having a go.”

“Two Short Sheilas” will be the highlight for 2015 as they perform their oh so tall tales as they reach for the stars with swag of bush comedy. “Two Short Sheilas” are Melanie Hall and Susan Carcary and are both multi-award winning entertainers.

John Best who is laid back and laconic and was a latecomer to Bush Poetry, performing other’s work early. With a number of achievements under his belt, he was successful at winning a trip to the US courtesy of Qantas Waltzing Matilda competition at Winton.

Performances will include Boyup Brook Citizen Lodge, Tennis Club showcase, Centre Stage in town, Harvey Dickson’s Country Music Centre Variety Showcase, Boyup Brook Club, Walk Up Bush Poetry – open mic, Bush Poetry workshops and not forgetting the huge Bush Poets Breakfast on Sunday morning.

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook has been notified of successful funding through the Regional Arts Fund-Project Fund Community Category. This project is planned for 12th-15th February 2015 and will coincide with the 30th Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, presented by Live Lighter celebrations.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative that supports sustainable cultural development in regional, remote and very remote Australia. There are three key components to this project: a Musicians Headquarters, Boyup Brook Speaks Panel and a Skills Development Workshop. Key creative artists such as Tania Kernaghan, Amber Joy Poulton will participate in this project.

Three different activities will combine and provide a comprehensive and extensive skills development program for emerging artists from regional and remote WA. The aim is that the project will be ‘owned’ by the participants, and there will be a real sense of purpose in achieving goals, unlocking potential and releasing inhibitions enabling them to enjoy a ‘total’ experience.

The ‘Musicians Headquarters’ is a place where the emerging artists can meet informally to discuss hot topics, network, share knowledge, co-write and jam. Be it a product, service, information for musicians or the music industry, the Musicians Headquarters will have it all.

The ‘Boyup Brook Speaks’ involves a guest panel of artists including plus host, Rachel Dillon to lead a discussion about the local and national country music scene and ask questions to kick things off. The host will ask the artists to talk about their experiences of x, y and z, how they got started, best and worst gigs, and sing a few songs each. The audience can then also ask questions and participate.

Tania and Ray Kernaghan will run the two hour structured Skills Development workshop with special topics of Stage Craft / Connecting with the Audience / Interviewing Skills / songwriting. They will pass on some great songwriting tips and inspire emerging artists as they talk of their musical influences, music creation, their extensive breadth of experience, motivations and writing processes. The skills development sessions are professional, very intensive and hands on and people will go away not only with a definite idea of where to go next, but practical tools to help them get there.

Troy Cassar-Daley will also hold a one hour workshop on the Sunday morning of the festival. It will be very exciting to have such high caliber artists participate and share their knowledge and skills. If you are interested in being part of the audience for these activities please call the Country Music Club office 9765 1657 or email countrymusicwa@westnet.com.au

Festival Activities Funded

Above: Melanie Hall and Susan Carcary will return to Boyup Brook

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 10

Students Show Talent for Song Writing

During term three, the students in the Year 3/4 and 5/6 Classes entered the ACMF National Song writing Competition. This competition is open to every Primary and Secondary School, both public and private, across Australia.

The children were required to write their own original song by creating their own melody and lyrics. The majority of the term was spent working on compositions and then the students recorded the finished songs and sent them off to the judges (one of whom was “Timomatic”).

Three students from the Year 3/4 class Kida Lewis, Brooke Nield and Lily Sputore (also known as “The Rosa Girls”) were amongst the finalists in their section.

The group composed a very moving song titled “I Live On A Farm”. It was a very emotional song that the girls performed beautifully. BBDHS Music Teacher, Mrs Renee Knapp said, “Although they did not win their section, to achieve such high commendations from the judges is something to be very proud of.”

This is the first time students at Boyup Brook DHS have entered the competition and already many are showing a talent for song writing.

Mrs Knapp added, “I was blown away by some of their compositions and look forward to seeing their entries for the 2015 competition.” Bike Track a Hit

Early Childhood students at Boyup Brook DHS are thoroughly enjoying their new Bike Track and bikes.

The energetic Early Childhood Committee has vigorously fundraised during 2014 with a wide variety of activities to achieve this new addition.

Their fundraising combined with generous donations from the Boyup Brook DHS P&C and the IGA Community Chest has provided this wonderful new play equipment for students.

Rylington Park Scholarships

At the Boyup Brook DHS Graduation Ball ceremony, Rylington Park Committee member Steve Thompson presented four students with scholarships to further their studies in agriculture. The successful students were: Tomas Burkett, Tom Keightley, McKenzi Nix and Kyle Ricetti who all plan to attend Agricultural Colleges in 2015.

The committee initiated the scholarship three years ago to promote Eric Farley’s vision to engage and support the young people of Boyup Brook in agricultural pursuits and to promote their return to the community.

The funding of $1000 per year of study in Year 11 and 12 is a significant contribution to college fees.

Above: Rylington Park Committee Member Steve Thompson with scholarship recipients Kyle Ricetti, Tom Burkett, Mckenzi Nix and Tom Keightley Photo Credit: Felony Photography

School News

EDITOR’S NOTE: Congratulations to Chloe Thompson-Darke who also received a Rylington Park scholarship to attend Harvey Agricultural College. Chloe has been a student at Kearnan College in Manjimup.

Pictured right is Anne Thompson from Boyup Brook IGA presented a cheque to Early C h i l d h o o d Committee President Georgia Wallace and Pr i nc ipa l Anne Klaassen at the r e c e n t e a r l y childhood Christmas party, while Lara Wells and Charlie Clark tested out the new equipment.

Above: The Year 10 Graduating Class of 2014 Front – Tom Burkett, Georgina Fairbrass Middle – Bailey Hopcraft, Jarrod Hales, Harmony Norton, Gray Cowan, Topaz Eaton, Luke Reilly, Connor Bates, Tyler-Rose Carr, Brittany Wrighton Back - Lonnie McMeikan, Kyle Ricetti, Mckenzi Nix, Lance North, Kyron Timbs, name withheld, Tristian Morrison, Sean Clarke, Mr Garry Frost Photo Credit: Felony Photography

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 11

Boyup Brook District High School - End of Year Awards 2014

AWARD RECIPIENT DONOR

K/PP Class All Rounder Indi Forbes Boyup Brook Farm Supplies Outstanding Effort and Achievement: Shae Knapp CM Dalton Transport Outstanding Effort and Improvement: Lily Chambers Boyup Brook CWA

PP/YR 1 Class All Rounder Lara Wells CM Dalton Transport Outstanding Effort and Achievement: Rachel Staniforth-Smith Boyup Brook P&C Association Outstanding Effort and Improvement: Rory Miller Bluestone Café

YEAR 2/3 Effort and Excellence: Charley Miller Boyup Brook Farm Supplies Citizenship: Aysha Williams CM Dalton Transport Most Improved: Kieran Curran-Jones Boyup Brook Tyre Service

YEAR 3/4 Academic: Brooke Nield Hon. Nigel Hallet MLC Year 3 Endeavour Award: Hannah Roughley Hon. Terry Redman MLA Year 4 Endeavour Award: Josie Wells Boyup Brook IGA Year 4 Graham Calley Reading Award: Jesse Knapp Mr Graham Calley

YEAR 5 Academic Excellence: Georgia Dalton Boyup Brook Co-op Application and Achievement: Samson Roughley Bridgetown Masonic Lodge YEAR 6 Citizenship Award: Rhys Grant Boyup Brook CRC / Hampton Partners Sportsmanship: Daniel McKenna Boyup Brook Physiotherapy Woodside Scitech Science Award: Kyannah Johansen Woodside and Scitech Lions Club Scholarship: Noah Sputore Boyup Brook Lions Club

SPECIALIST AWARDS Library Award: Kyannah Johansen Carnival Book Fair Music Award: Kyannah Johansen Bridgetown Masonic Lodge Choir Award: Lily Sputore Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre Art Award: Tayla Forbes CM Dalton Transport Italian (LOTE): Cameron Nield Shire of Boyup Brook

YEAR 7 Meritorious Achievements: Emily Chilwell (Boyup Brook IGA), Jack Atherton (Boyup Brook Tyre Service) Outstanding Achievement: Shaye Frost (Mayanup Progress Association)

YEAR 8 Meritorious Achievements: Bronte Cowan (Bridgetown Masonic Lodge), Madison O’Connell (Albany Residential College), Marni Staniforth-Smith (Hampton Partners) Most Outstanding Boy: Braden Smith (RSL of Boyup Brook) Most Outstanding Girl: Katrinna Shaw (RSL of Boyup Brook)

YEAR 9 Meritorious Achievements: Angela Chilwell (Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre), Taleah Della Vedova (Boyup Brook IGA) Outstanding Achievement: Caitlin Atherton (Boyup Brook Physiotherapy) Shire President’s Scholarship: Taleah Della Vedova (Boyup Brook Shire) Leeuwin Scholarship: Samantha Parker (MacNeils)

YEAR 10 Meritorious Achievements: Topaz Eaton (Boyup Brook Co-op), Kyle Ricetti (Bridgetown Masonic Lodge), Connor Bates (CM Dalton Transport), Jarrod Hales (Hon. Terry Redman MLA) Rylington Park Scholarships: Mckenzi Nix, Tom Keightley, Kyle Ricetti, Tomas Burkett (Rylington Park) ADF Long Tan Leadership: Georgina Fairbrass (Australian Defence Force) Greenline Scholarships: Georgina Fairbrass, Harmony Norton, Mckenzi Nix, Lonnie McMeikan, Lance North, Gray Cowan (Greenline) The Bruce Plowman All Rounder: Luke Reilly (Creek Family & BBDHS P&C Association) Dux: Luke Reilly (Mr Graham Calley) Citizenship: Georgina Fairbrass (The Biddle Family)

2015 STUDENT COUNCIL HEAD BOY: Dylan Biluta HEAD GIRL: Taleah Della Vedova Year 10: Samantha Parker Year 9: James Charteris

Year 7 & 8: To be elected early in 2015

2015 PRIMARY SCHOOL CAPTAINS Tayla Forbes & Roreigh Curran-Jones STUDENT COUNCILLORS (Semester 1): Lochlan Willcox & Jasyn Roney

Congratulations to all award winners and thank you to the prize donors

Above: Year 10 Dux Luke Reilly with Mr Graham Calley

Photo Credit: Felony Photography

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 12

Community Christmas for All Ages

With the Salvation Band playing, people chatting, kids playing, stalls to browse and food to arouse the appetite, the centre of Boyup Brook was a hive of activity for the Shire of Boyup Brook’s Community Christmas Celebrations on December 5.

With extra attention the Tourist Centre and surrounds sparkled. With half of Abel Street closed off a variety of stall holders set up in the medium strip while the shops along Abel Street stayed open late and did a roaring trade.

The Salvation Army Band from Bunbury first visited the Boyup Brook Citizens’ Lodge to entertain residents and patients from the hospital before heading to the town centre. The Band along with the Boyup Brook choir and the students from both schools all impressed the 250 strong crowd. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music as well as participating in the ‘Carols singalong’.

“The Boyup Brook choir did an amazing job leading the carols and thanks to John Roberts for his time with the sound gear,” said organiser, Daly Winter.

The Shire Councillors were kept busy on the barbecue providing a very tasty sausage sizzle and handing out free ice creams to everyone.

Father Christmas then arrived in style, in the big red fire truck with bags of lollies and presents to hand out much to the delight of the 120 odd children.

“Thanks for everyone who contributed on the day,” said Daly. You have helped make this an evening to remember for the whole community.”

Above: David Millington, Lyn Willett and Merridee Waters

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 13

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Well Playgroup is now well and truly on holidays.

We hope you are all enjoying yourselves with finally some hot summer weather.

Playgroup will start again in the new year, on the 5th of February with the doors wide open for any new families that would like to join us! Take care, enjoy and stay safe.

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Seniors Enjoy Annual Lunch

The Seniors’ Christmas luncheon was once again well supported and appreciated by all who attended. Ninety eight people sat down for lunch in the Boyup Brook Town Hall.

The guests were entertained by local singers, Keely Morgan and St Mary’s School and dancers, Caitlin Atherton, Sophie Hilder and Kayla Clark all introduced by MC, Rhonda Parker.

It was a community effort in setting up the hall, decorating the tables, producing the delicious meal under the guidance of head chef, Kate Cumming and cleaning up afterwards. Waiting on the tables were the students from the Boyup Brook District High School.

Each guest received a scratchie, courtesy of Lisa Martin and Ashleigh Clark, as they entered. On the table was a gift bag from Blossoms gifts, bonbonniere made by Janis Beadle and Kaye Kerruish had donated a decorated wine glass for each guest to take home. Boyup Brook Post Office and Blossoms gifts also gave out door prizes.

Thanks must go to the long list of sponsors who enable this event to be such a success: Shire of Boyup Brook, Boyup Brook IGA, D'orsogna and Harvey Fresh, Kate Cumming, Beulah Wines, Blossoms Gifts, Janis Beadle, Boyup Brook Post Office, Kaye Kerruish, Boyup Brook Lions for their cakes, Lisa Martin and Ashleigh Clark, Kojonup Bus Service and Lee Holland in getting many of the guest to the venue and home again.

Above: The Town Hall was filled for the annual Seniors luncheon

Fun Times at the Club

2014 was a huge success for the Boyup Brook Club!

Not only were the band nights with ‘Frosty and the Iceholes’ a great hit and pumping (yes! we’ve asked them back next year), we had an amazing turn out for our huge Christmas party, along with all the other events we had throughout the year.

The karaoke nights were a blast! The fancy dress Halloween party was a real scream! And much more fun was had by all.

The Boyup Brook Club is up and rocking. So why not come along and join us for next year’s great adventures? We guarantee it will be a hoot and a half, with so much planned for 2015!

We would love to see you there along with the family, kids and all. Discounts given to financial members.

New members always welcome.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 14

Blinds for Lodge Verandah

Peter Marshall, Graham Calley and Philippe Kaltenrieder, from Future Boyup Brook, presented Jenni Mackie with a cheque to assist with purchase of blinds for the front verandah at the Boyup Brook Lodge.

Jenni is President of the Boyup Brook Health Services Auxiliary, and was delighted to complete the screening of the verandah before the full heat of summer.

The Future Boyup Brook Fund was established as a form of self-reliance for our town and wider Shire. There is not always a government grant waiting when the need arises, and at that time, small towns have to fall back on their own resources. As people put back into their community, the town is strengthened and its future is secured.

Future Boyup Brook is a worthy recipient of regular donations from everyone in the community, so that over the years, a large capital base is grown, and the earnings can be continually distributed to projects such as this one.

We hope that this example encourages others to contribute; as they feel financially able, at retirement, or in their wills. Above: Future Boyup Brook representatives Philippe Kaltenrieder, Peter Marshall and Graham

Calley, present a cheque to Health Services Auxiliary President Jenni Mackie

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 15

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Throughout 2014 we have assisted with the installation of eight blinds across the front of the Lodge. The first four were paid for by Auxiliary funds that had been raised and donated.

The Auxiliary then applied for funding from the Shire of Boyup Brook and Future Boyup Brook to complete the front verandah.

Thank you to those two bodies for their willing responses, as without their assistance we would not have been able to complete this very necessary upgrade to the Lodge.

The front verandah remains much cooler now and residents are able to have a view through the blinds to stop that “closed in” feeling in the heat of summer.

We would again like to thank Brendon Sullivan of “Finished Homes Australia”, Busselton, for his assistance with the supply and installation of the blinds.

The Auxiliary was able to provide a set of magnetic orientation stickers for use in the day lounge at the hospital. Long term residents are now able to easily see the date, weather and seasons.

We also funded four books for the Surgery to hand out patients wanting more information on their condition.

We held our AGM in September and our office bearers are now: President - Jenni Mackie Secretary - Margaret Hester Treasurer - Lynne Schreurs

Please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you feel there is a need within Boyup Brook Health Services which the Auxiliary may be able to assist with.

Our Christmas Raffle held on 5th December raised $630. Thank you to the community of Boyup Brook for your great support.

The prizes and winners were: Decorated Christmas Cake, donated by Betty Watters Won by Barb Treloar

3 bottles of wine donated by Sue Abbey Won by Ian Watmore

Table Lamp donated by Sue Abbey Won by Angie

Painting donated by Sandy Chambers Won by Pauline Caldwell

Miniature Christmas Room donated by Lyn Baldwin Won by Ken Waters

I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the generous donors of the Raffle prizes.

Our next meeting will be at 2pm on Wednesday March 18th 2015, at the hospital.

We will put a notice in the March Gazette to invite community members to the meeting.

Jenni Mackie President

BB Health Services Auxiliary

Daniel Continues to Perform

Local boy Daniel Jennings, continues to do well in his chosen career as an apprentice heavy duty mechanic (technician).

Daniel who works for CJD Kenworth in Perth, recently was named as one of the top three finalists in the Kenworth section of the "Paccar Australia Technician of the Year" competition. This is an Australia wide competition run annually by Paccar, and consists of four tests through the year, which all Paccar dealerships (Kenworth and DAF) mechanics and apprentices must complete.

Daniel will now travel to Melbourne in March for the finals, which consist of both theory, and practical tests to determine the winner.

While in Melbourne Daniel will get to tour the Paccar Kenworth factory, and also attend the Formula one Grand Prix, courtesy of Paccar Australia.

It is very unusual for an apprentice to reach the finals.

Well done Daniel.

Do you know of a former Boyup Brook local who is achieving great things in their chosen field?

We would love to hear about it, so would the community!

Please send your contributions to

gazette@boyupbrook.org

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 16

Information, Education & Training for our community

Services

State Government

Information

Nationally Accredited

Training—RTO

Lifestyle courses

Westpac Instore

Centrelink Access

Digital Snap Lab

Health Services

ADSL2 Internet

Book Exchange

Videoconferencing

Photocopying (colour)

Laminating

Binding

Other Office Services

Meeting room hire

Websites

Resumes

Mail outs / Flyers

Project Management

Vol 21 Issue 1 January 2015

CRC Opening hours

Mon—Fri 8.30am—4.00pm

Westpac Mon—Fri

10.30am-3.00pm

The Boyup Brook CRC is located at 86 Abel Street, Boyup Brook WA 6244

Phone: (08) 9765 1169 Fax: (08)9765 1340 Email: boyupbrook@crc.net.au

Visit our website: www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au

HEAL Program

The next Healthy Eating Activity Lifestyle (HEAL) program will be held during Term 1 2015 from February 10 to March 31. This will be the final HEAL program due to the limits of current funding.

HEAL is an 8 week lifestyle modification program involving 1 hour of activity and 1 hour of information per week.

If you would like more information, or to register, please contact the CRC on 9765 1169.

Cancer Support

The CRC has available brochures, booklets and newsletters from Cancer Support WA and Breast Cancer Care WA.

Also available to borrow are meditation CDs and the book ’Living Simply with Cancer’ by Ross B Taylor provided by Cancer Support WA.

Visit the CRC to peruse the information, or call the 24 hour Cancer Support line 9384 3544.

Rural in Reach

Rural in Reach is a private and confidential health service available for individuals or groups via videoconferencing, covering a range of health topics from parenting to stress management and more.

Please call 9765 1169 to arrange an appointment

Health Services

CRC Latest News Farewell Megan

2015 is set to be another big year for the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre as we continue to coordinate activities and services to meet the needs of our community.

We also celebrate our 20th birthday in May, so stay tuned for news about the celebratory events.

2015 Boyup Brook Calendars available for $12. The Calendar features local pictures from local photographers.

2015 Calendars

After seven years of service, the CRC will say goodbye to Bank Teller / Administration Officer, Megan Frost.

Megan has been an asset to our front office team and recently coordinated the successful Home Business Open Day.

We wish Megan well with her future endeavours. The CRC has a display rack full of information brochures and publications from a number State Government departments and agencies including: Agriculture Department brochures WA Seniors Card Application forms & Discount

Directories Prepare. Act. Survive. Bushfire information packs

The CRC also has a designated computer to access Government websites for FREE.

Any forms or information from these websites can also be printed for no charge.

Government Services

The Westlink Satellite Network (VAST 602) has a range of programs showing during January. Community members are welcome to view any of these programs (subject to room availability).

See the CRC noticeboard for a full program guide.

Westlink

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 17

Page 17 Community Resource Centre Newsletter January 2015

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Safe Food Handling - proposed for early Feb to assist those catering for groups and fundraising activities

Basic Computer course - for those who have very limited knowledge of how to operate a computer.

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ABC Open ‘Unsung’ workshop - telling the stories of inspiring people in our

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Aussie Host - full day workshop designed to upgrade the service and hospitality provided to a customer - proposed for early Feb

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Christmas Cheer Coming Up...

C r e a t i v i t y a n d t h e Christmas spirit was flowing at the ‘Christmas Cheer’ School holiday activity held on December 22.

Participants made reindeer from corks, printed and painted wrapping paper, made Christmas cards, pipe cleaner decorations, nut ornaments and more.

Right: Kaitlyn Burke

The following activities are coming up at the CRC during January:

Fetter Chiropractic Wednesday, January 7 9am-1pm

School Holiday Activity - ‘Aussie Kids’ - Australia Day themed activities - Open to children aged in Year 1 and older - Parent permission slip required Wednesday, January 14 10am-12noon

Fetter Chiropractic Wednesday, January 21 9am-1pm

For all bookings contact the CRC 9765 1169

Get to Know Your iPad

for those who have very limited knowledge of how to operate their Apple iPad (not tablet)

Will cover: Security, settings, ‘apps’, photos and more

Thursday, February 19th 10am-12noon Boyup Brook CRC

CRC Members $20, Non-members $25

Wednesday, January 14th 10am-12noon

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$5 Per child

Australia Day crafts, quizzes, activities

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The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 18

Love Local Food and Wine?

The Taste of the Blackwood is an annual market style event held in winter in Bridgetown, designed to raise awareness and appreciation of the outstanding food and wine produced in the Blackwood Valley region.

It is a not‑for-profit event designed to encourage visitors to actually take time to engage with local producers while they also enjoy free tastings, cooking demonstrations and workshops.

Taste of the Blackwood is organised by a small Committee of friendly locals who are passionate about showcasing Blackwood Valley produce to both other locals and visitors to the region.

2015 will be the seventh time this event has been presented, with each year seeing improvements.

The Blackwood Valley includes Boyup Brook, home to so many fabulous food and wine producers. Despite this, Boyup Brook has traditionally been under-represented at this event.

It would be great to find a Boyup Brook local who will attend monthly committee meetings and contribute their enthusiasm to help continue growing the event.

If this is you, please email Libby at libbyb74@hotmail.com or phone 0419 090 869 to discuss.

Seeking Farm for Trial

The Blackwood Basic Group is looking for a proactive farmer who would like to be involved in their innovative three year trial to look at a combination of stubble crunching and liquid fish emulsion in order to breakdown stubble. This could be a possible alternative to the conventional field burning technique.

Soil sampling in six comparative plots over approximately three hectares wil l monitor the differences in soil physical, chemical and biological processes as well as harvest performance over the next three cropping seasons. Additionally, a cost benefit analysis will be undertaken to evaluate the impacts to the farmer's all important bottom line.

The project is in partnership and will have access to the skills of agronomist, Deb Archdeacon from Agronomica as well as the University of WA (UWA) who will be analysing the results and developing the report.

The BBG coordinated a preliminary demonstration in 2012-13 on four properties in the Qualeup using fish emulsion on canola and wheat, which indicated positive differences warranting further investigation in this alternative practice.

This trial is due to start this cropping season with the first round of soil sampling being carried out by the BBG project officer after the area has been harvested. If you would like to be involved, please contact Sara Dulex on 9765 1555 or 0474 795 184 ASAP for more information.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 19

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Calling Artists for Awards

The Boyup Brook Art Awards Exhibition is on again in 2015, with cash and prizes totalling $3300 - and you are invited to participate! It will be held from 11 to 14 February, in conjunction with the ‘Boyup Brook Country Music Festival presented by LiveLighter’, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary!

Categories include: Works on Paper; Works on Canvas; Mixed Media; Textiles Award; 3D Sculpture.

Additional Prizes are: People’s Choice (most popular artwork as voted by the viewers); Indigenous Award (given to outstanding artwork by an Indigenous artist); the Packers’ Prize (voted by all involved in unpacking and hanging the art) and the Open Prize (the judge’s choice of the overall exhibition).

The exhibition opens with the Award Presentation Night on Wednesday 11 February 2015 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm in the Boyup Brook Town Hall. Local wine will be served with cheese and biscuits. Entry is free to participating artists and sponsors – a $2 charge per person for all other general public wishing to attend.

The Art Exhibition continues from 10am – 4pm Thursday 12 February through to Saturday 14 February. Entry is $2 per person for all exhibition days, with proceeds assisting local school and community art projects throughout the year.

Details for entering art work are on entry forms located around town with entries closing on February 2 2015. Forms are also available on the website www.countrymusicwa.com.au. Entries received by January 23 2015 will go into the Early Bird Prize Draw for a chance to win back the entry fee!

“Volunteers are needed for the art exhibition - to unpack and hang artwork; assist on the Opening Night; help out with the exhibition and pack up artwork. If you can spare any time to help us out we would greatly appreciate it,” said Exhibition Organiser, Jacquie Broockmann.

Please contact Jacquie Broockmann on 0427 691013 or 97691013 or by email: broockie@activ8.net.au

Don’t forget to check out Boyup Brook Art Awards on Facebook for the latest updates.

Cook Book Produced by Bowlers

When the hail storm in November left some ugly marks on the bowling rink in Boyup Brook, the bowlers knew that they would need to find some funds to repair it.

Three industrious bowlers, Beryl Bowron, Coral Peterson and Ginny Mitchell, were already underway with a fundraising project. They decided that the one thing the ladies did best was cooking and the idea of compiling the bowlers’ best recipes into cookbook naturally followed.

“These are well tried and true recipes,” said Ladies President, Ginny Mitchell. “In fact some were so popular that the same recipes were submitted more than once.”

The Boyup Brook Bowling Club is lucky to have as a member, Lesley Geers, well-known local artist who has designed a caricature cover for the ‘Golden Oldie Bowler’s Cookbook’.

“We are very appreciative of Greenline Ag for the assistance they made available to us in printing the recipe book,” said Ginny, “and a very special thankyou to Lynne Brenner for the time she spent putting the project together.

The books have been so popular that the first print run has sold out. Another quantity will be printed early in 2015 and will be able to be purchased from the Boyup Brook Bowling Club or the Boyup Brook Club.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 20

RFDS Update

Sadly we are writing our last report, and by the way, our banking was up to $120,000.

John and I felt that it was about time to let others have the shop, as long as they also donate the RFDS cause, that we had started 3½ years ago.

So imagine how lucky and fortunate we were or are to have Jenny and Fred Iley take over and donate their time. The shop is looking so lovely, clean and cared for. A real treat.

Please continue to support them we will miss seeing you all, but we are now retired and retarted.

All the very best always to you all and many thanks again.

John and Marie

Blitz Around the Brook

Two enthusiastic parents have come up with a fundraising activity with a difference to raise funds for the Boyup Brook District High School’s Year 6 camp in 2015.

Kirstie Clark and Liz Roney have devised ‘Blitz Around the Brook’ which will be an ‘Amazing Race’ style event that the whole community is invited to participate in.

Entrants will be sent on different courses, all completing activities, earning points and learning about Boyup Brook’s history, as well before heading back to the pit stop for the final activity.

The finish line will be at the BBDHS Primary School site where the final results and prizes will be awarded as part of the 2015 Welcome Barbecue on Friday, February 6th.

Teams are to be made up of two to five members, with at least one adult and one child aged between 5 and 16. Teams must select a team leader who is responsible for all children on the team.

Some challenges require the youngest or oldest member to complete the challenges.

The cost will be $50 a team, or $20 per adult and $10 per child. Teams will receive a ‘race pack’ and refreshments throughout the race.

During the activity, you must not break any laws, travel by car or cheat other teams, otherwise disqualification will occur. Please be respectful of other teams, community members and property. You won’t win a million dollars, but it is meant to be a fun day out to enjoy with friends and family.

Take notes on every bit of information you find, it could come in handy. Think outside the box and pay attention to things around you as you go about the town, no bit of information is too trivial…benches have interesting facts on them too!!

Be aware that if something seems to easy, it may not give you big points…

All information and entry forms will be available from the BBDHS webpage and from school offices.

Craft Hut News

Happy New Year and a belated Merry Christmas to all from the Craft Hut members.

Great News! The Shire has approved and members have voted for a new extension to the Craft Hut.

To kick-off fundraising a Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday, January 31 2015 at the Craft Hut (Corner Barron Street and Jayes Road). Set-up - 8am, Buyers - 9am. Bays $5. Please phone: 97651149 to book a bay. Tea, coffee and cakes will also be on sale.

An official day will be held to launch the extension to the Craft Hut in late February. The community is invited to a morning tea. Date and time will be announced in February’s Gazette.

Correction from December Gazette

In the list of trophies winners for 2014 U.B.A.S Show announced in the December Gazette, the incorrect information for the Best Contributor to the Show was reported.

The winner was actually the Dog Demonstration by Andrew Gorton and Hayden Harris. Apologies to those involved.

St Mary’s Farewell Two Classes

This year’s ceremony and celebrations were memorable for the two graduating classes, Year 6 and Year 7 as both year groups head to high school next year.

The graduating students donated signage of the school motto placed at the flag poles (pictured below).

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 21

Preserving Our Community History

Do you have any photos, newspaper articles or other records of Boyup Brook’s past?

The Boyup Brook CRC would like to preserve these items by scanning and converting to a digital format before they are damaged, or lost forever. You can email copies, or bring them in to the CRC and we can scan them instantly and return immediately. Please contact the CRC on 9765 1169 if you have something to share.

KANIK Express

Don’t Panic, call Kanik! Your local courier

Monday to Friday Servicing Boyup Brook, Boyanup, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Donnybrook,

Greenbushes, Manjimup, Mumballup, Palgarup,

Preston Valley & Yornup. We can also arrange for your freight to be couriered to and

from Perth daily

Phone Kane Jones 0427 400 897

Nomigup School was situated 25 kilometres from Bridgetown on the Bridgetown-Kojonup road, on the property now owned by Noel and May Klopper.

The school, known as ‘Scammell’s School’, was opened on the third of February, 1930 in a large room in the family home. Mrs Scammell was educated in England, and taught in a school in West India before migrating to Western Australia.

Of all the concerned parents who applied for a government assisted school, only one family actually attended the school, namely the Scammells, Geoff, Jim and David (Ted). All others had made other arrangements to get schooling by the time the school opened. However there were other families, who attended Nomigup School in the Scammell home, namely Bill, Ted, and Peg Gale; the Wardle-Johnson family - Scott, Don, Beth, Robert; Seeber family - Olive, Pat, Derick and Hester family - Wallace, Malcom, Colin.

There was a temporary closure of the school October 1936 to February 1937, due to the death of Don Wardle-Johnson who contracted meningitis. The school room had to be fumigated, and the school closed for a period. Mrs Scammell also was having health problems.

The school closed in December 1938.

Mr and Mrs Scammell relocated to Boyup Brook township where Mrs Scammell took up a teaching position at the school. However her health deteriorated, and unfortunately she passed away.

Mr Scammell was a contributor to the small schools journal that was circulated to the small government assisted schools he wrote under the name of Wallace Spencer, and many of his stories and verse will be recorded in the history of schools being compiled of the early schools in the area.

He was the reporter for the Boyup Brook Bulletin for many years, until he moved to York where he lived out his last years.

The Nomigup Assisted School

This article has been written from the memories of Derick Seeber and was requested by Noel Klopper.

Above: The Seeber children (Mick, Olive, Pat and Derick) arriving home from school on ‘Boondi’ in 1936.

BOYUP BROOK WOOLS

ALLAN PIPER

WOOL BUYER

CNR INGLIS ST & RAILWAY PDE

Fax 9765 2674

Phone 97651364

Mobile 0428 933 785

bbwools@iinet.net.au

What Do YOU Remember?

Submissions about Boyup Brook’s history are always welcome. Please contact the CRC if you have something to share.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 22

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Website: www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 23

Free Fox and Cat Traps

If you have a problem with foxes and feral cats on your property, the BBG has fox and feral cat traps available for local residents to use on their properties to control these pests. Contact the BBG to borrow a trap free of charge and receive tips on their use. Put a trap on your patch to reduce pest numbers and the impact they have on native animal populations in the local area. Call Joby on 9765 1555.

at the BOYUP BROOK CRC 86 Abel St

Every second Wednesday 9am - 1pm

Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC

Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment

Assistance for Regional Businesses

Nationals Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC has welcomed the announcement of grants of up to $25,000 for eligible small to medium-sized businesses based in regional Western Australia through the State Government’s Industry Facilitation and Support Program (IFSP).

The second regional round of the IFSP, funded by Royalties for Regions, is designed to support activities which assist regional businesses in increasing their competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to government and major commercial markets.

This Royalties for Regions grant supports our regional businesses to build organisational capacity and gives them an opportunity to engage with new markets.

The first $400,000 round of funding was presented to 31 companies, resulting in the creation of more than 20 new jobs, six apprenticeship positions and generating almost 70 contracts worth more than $21 million.

Grants were used for the upgrade of facilities, purchasing of new equipment, sourcing advice from expert consultants or specialised training for staff.

The second round of the program had been extended to increase the amount of funding from $20,000 to $25,000 and expanded eligible sectors to include Agribusiness and Tourism.

“This is a great opportunity to grow your business by investing in new technology, staff training or expert advice so I encourage small to medium-sized businesses in the South West to apply,” said Mr Holt.

For information on how to apply visit: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/industry-and-innovation/industry-facilitation-and-support-program-ifsp-regional-round-2

Legume Trial for Productivity

A new perennial legume that can potentially turn unproductive sands into profitable areas is being trialled by Murdoch University. The four year trial is supported by the South West Catchment Council (SWCC) and while only in its first year the results are proving very promising, creating an air of anticipation.

The legume, known as Lebeckia, thrives on silver loams and deep gutless sands and persists over summer. The deep sands are often non wetting, lack ground cover, have poor productivity and are prone to wind erosion.

Professor John Howieson from the Centre of Rhizobium Studies at Murdoch University said scientists had been searching for a something to treat silver loam soils for twenty years and that Lebeckia, a shrub legume, has had the most exciting results to date.

“Our research has shown that Lebeckia improves carbon content, NPK nutrition and soil fertility to the point where it can be much more profitable for cropping or animal enterprises,” Professor Howieson said.

“Our discovery is significant. We believe it has the potential to turn one million hectares of land in Western Australia and also New South Wales into usable farming land.

“It provides areas of grazing and shelter for sheep and because unlike Tagasaste you don’t have to cut and carry it, you can graze it and use it through the autumn/winter feed gap.

Professor Howieson is working closely with Global Pastures who is providing agronomic advice, and SWCC which has provided funding for continuing research over the next four years.

“There are a lot of soils within the SWCC catchment area that have limited options for use and are not able to be used for farming.”

Over the next four years Murdoch researchers will work with SWCC to measure the impact of establishing Lebeckia on the soil health of non-wetting, deep sandy soils. The project is designed to assess the soil fertility benefits of Lebeckia, to improve methods of establishment and to harvest seed to enable larger sowings.

“We are really excited about Lebeckia, it is shaping up to be an affordable option to rehabilitate these sandy areas as well as providing excellent sheep feed,” SWCC Project Manager Danielle Short said.

“It is hoped that after a four year rotation of Lebeckia that either conventional pastures or cropping will be viable on these soils again.”

For more information on the Lebeckia trial and other sustainable agriculture trials please visit www.agtrialsites.com

More news from the SWCC can be viewed on the website: www.swccnrm.org.au

This project is supported by the South West Catchments Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and the Government of Western Australia.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 24

A great frosty, summer treat to prepare with the kids!

Preparation time: 5 minutes + freezing time (4+ hours) Each of these combinations makes 4 serves in a disposable plastic cup. If you have popsicle moulds, you may end up with more as the moulds come in varying sizes.

Ingredients: Grape: 200g seedless grapes 2 cups no-added-sugar apple and blackcurrant juice Divide the grapes amongst 4 cups. Fill each cup with ½ cup of juice.

Blueberry: 200g blueberries 200g low-fat vanilla yoghurt Mix together blueberries and yoghurt. Divide between 4 cups.

Watermelon: 200g watermelon flesh 200g low-fat vanilla yoghurt 8 mint leaves Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and pour into the cups.

Mango Raspberry: Flesh from 1 mango 1 banana, peeled 200g low-fat mango yoghurt 24 raspberries, fresh or frozen Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Put 6 raspberries into each cup and top with mango mix.

Recipe - Tutti Fruity Popsicles Method: Secure lids on moulds or insert popsicle sticks and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until solid. Stand at room temperature for a few minutes before removing from mould.

Variations: Place any combination of finely diced fruit into mould including: mango, blueberries, strawberries, seedless watermelon, rockmelon, kiwifruit, drained canned peaches, apricots or

pineapple in natural juice, and passionfruit pulp.

Top with an unsweetened fruit juice such as orange, pineapple,

apple and blackcurrant or apple and cranberry.

Create stripes of colour by layering fruit or yoghurt flavours.

Half fill moulds with one fruit, freeze for 4 hours or overnight then fill with a different flavour or colour of fruit or fruit yoghurt

before freezing.

Source: LiveLighter Summer Recipes 2013 For more great recipes, visit livelighter.com.au

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 25

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CRC Colouring Competition

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 26

GAZETTE SUBSCRIPTIONS

If you are living outside of the postcodes 6244, 6243,

6255, 6225 or 6395 and would like to have a copy

of the Gazette posted directly to you each month,

please contact the CRC n 9765 1169.

Subscription forms are also available from the CRC

or by visiting www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au

Only $22 for 12 months.

Up to date with the Boyup Brook Visitor Centre

Phone 9765 1444 Email: bbvisitor@wn.com.au Website: www.boyupbrooktourism.com.au Boyup Brook Tourism Association Inc.

Proudly sponsored by the Shire of Boyup Brook

Rally in the Valley : Looking for something different to do in the school holidays?

Explore our beautiful Blackwood River Valley and have the chance to win up to $500!

The Rally runs throughout January 2015 - entry forms are $5 each and indicate activities and places of interest to visit in the Valley.

Be amazed by the beautiful scenery, attractions and unique experiences. Visit as many of the nominated locations as you can and answer the rally questions for your chance to win $500. There is also a Second Chance Draw, with a $200 prize.

Validate your entry form and pay your entry fee at any Visitor Centre in the Blackwood River Valley.

Details, rules and conditions can be found on the website: www.blackwoodrivervalley.org.au.

Bunbury to Albany maps now available! Phase 2 of the Bunbury to Albany tourist route has now been completed with the production of the new map/brochure - this has been a joint project between the Boyup Brook Tourism Association and the Shires of Boyup Brook, Cranbrook, Plantagenet and Donnybrook.

CENTRE ROSTER

Jan-15 10am - 1pm 1pm - 4 pm

THURS 1 New Years Day

FRI 2 H O'Connell H O'Connell

SAT 3 P Billett

SUN 4

MON 5 S White J Peaty

TUES 6 H O'Connell H O'Connell

WED 7 W Samwell

THURS 8 D Chapman B Unstead

FRI 9 D Winter D Winter

SAT 10

SUN 11

MON 12 M Hester M Morton

TUES 13 H O'Connell H O'Connell

WED 14 J Chambers V LeeSteere

THURS 15

FRI 16 D Winter D Winter

SAT 17 H O'Connell

SUN 18

MON 19 B O'Hare S White

TUES 20 J Hales-Pearce V Regali

WED 21 C Round B Knapp

THURS 22 H O'Connell H O'Connell

FRI 23 D Winter D Winter

SAT 24 E Moir

SUN 25

MON 26 B O'Hare S White

TUES 27 J Bruce V Atkins

WED 28 F Grounds J Peaty

THURS 29 H O'Connell H O'Connell

FRI 30 D Winter D Winter

SAT 31

Feb-15

SUN 1

MON 2 S White J Peaty

TUES 3 H O'Connell H O'Connell

WED 4 W Samwell

THUR 5 F Grounds

FRI 6 D Winter D Winter

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 27

January 1st Public Holiday 2nd J. Johnstone

5th J. Chambers 6th N. Jones 7th G. Eddy 8th A. Beadle 9th P. Caldwell

12th J. Hilder 13th P. Ritikis 14th D. Mader 15th B. Treloar 16th K. Huisman

19th J. Johnstone 20th C. Creek 21st C. Kaltenrieder 22nd B Treloar 23rd B. Watters

26th Public Holiday 27th N. Jones 28th B. Treloar 29th B. Treloar/N. Jones 30th P. Ritikis

Be Still and Know….. God

UNITING CHURCH Each Sunday 9.30am

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month All most welcome

Richard 97651192 Jan 97653066

ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN PARISH

We invite you and your family to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30am.

Choir practice Tuesday 5.00pm

Contact Rev Paul Cannon 9761 1066

SDA CHURCH Kulikup Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 10 am Service 11.30 am

Followed by lunch. Contact 9833 2241 or 0447 673 012

SDA CHURCH Boyup Brook Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)

Sabbath School 9.30 am Divine Service 11.00 am

All welcome Followed by lunch. Contact 9765 1819 or 9765 1307

CITIZENS LODGE ECUMENICAL SERVICE Each Thursday 11 am

in the Thompson Lounge All Welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

We welcome you to meet with us every: Sunday Worship 9.30am Mid week Bible Study Wed 7.45pm Ladies fellowship Thurs 1.15pm

First Friday monthly "Kids Club" Years 1-7

Enquiries 9765 1452

THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY CHURCH OF BOYUP BROOK

We invite you to join with us for our Sunday Worship Services.

These are held at 10:00am each Sunday in the Boyup Brook Primary School Hall.

Enquiries Pastor Glen Mader Ph: 97651101

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PARISH

Mass Times for Weekends: 1st weekend: 9.00am Sunday 2nd weekend: 6.00pm Saturday 3rd weekend: 9.000am Sunday 4th weekend: 6.00pm Saturday (5th weekend: 9.00am Sunday)

Church is located within Catholic school grounds

Phone 9761 1241 for up to date information

Fr. Wally Kevis

BRIDGETOWN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER - DAY SAINTS Meetings: Manjimup Rd. (op caravan park) - All welcome

Sun: Sacrament 9.00 am Sun School: 10.10am R/s & P/hood: 11.00am Family History Centre Tues: 10.00am - 12noon

Finishing Strong - 'I must be about My Father's business.' Luke 2:49

If the word ‘quit’ is part of your vocabulary, chances are that the word ‘finish’ isn’t. Finishing means staying on the job until it’s done. It’s about accountability and action, because even when you’re on the right track you’ll get run over if you just sit there.

High achievers will tell you that life takes on meaning when you take responsibility for your actions and pursue your goals with purpose and passion. Nothing compares to ‘the rush’ of crossing the finish line. The fact is, nobody remembers who finished second, except the guy who finished second!

Co–authors B.J. Gallagher and Steve Ventura said the ten most important words in finishing strong are: ‘I won’t wait for others to take the first step.’ The nine most important: ‘If it is to be, it’s up to me.’ Eight: ‘If not me, who? If not now, when?’ Seven: ‘Let me have a go at it.’ Six: ‘I will not pass the buck.’ Five: ‘You can count on me.’ Four: ‘It IS my job.’ Three: ‘Just do it!’ Two: ‘I will.’ And the most important word: ‘Me.’

Jesus was the greatest finisher of all time. At age twelve, He told His parents, ‘I must be about My Father’s business.’

Later He told His disciples, ‘I must work the works of Him who sent Me.’ (John 9:4) Facing the cross, He said, ‘For this cause I was born.’ (John 18:37) And just before He died, He said, ‘It is finished!’ (John 19:30) Then, having earned the right to become our advocate with God, He went back to Heaven and ‘sat down’ (Hebrews 10:12). Mission accomplished! So focus on finishing strong!

Submitted by Sandie Blakiston. Taken from The Word for Today, published by UCB Australia, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free introductory copy of this daily word may be obtained from UCB Australia; freecall 1800 00 777, email admin@ucb.com.au. Online version: www.thewordfortoday.com.au

Safety Induction App

The new Farmsafe Australia Safety Induction app is now available online! The app is free and seeks to further improve the safety induction of new workers.

Workers complete the app in discussion with the farm owner or Manager. A record of the induction and issues it has covered is then made and emailed directly to the worker and the farm owner or Manger - helping to simplify the record keeping process.

For more information about how to download the app, please visit: http://farmsafewa.org/projects-services/safety-induction-app.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 28

“A CHANGE OF MIND!”

I was quite young when I determined

I’d had more than enough –

The way Mum and Dad treated me

I thought was more than tough!

I had to do the dishes and even make my bed –

And sweep leaves from the porch!

No wonder I thought I was misled!!

I even had to feed the hens,

And chase away the rooster!

This sort of treatment was unjust,

Not what I had been used to!

But when that Dad and Mum of mine,

Brought home ice-creams in a cone.

I thought perhaps I’d wait a while

And so I chose to stay at home!

Chick Affleck 2014

Poems by Chick

“A SHORT ADVENTURE”

Billie and Lily decided that they

Wouldn’t waste their time at school today.

So they hid their school-lunches under a tree.

And said ‘This is the life for you and me!”

They hiked along for a mile or so

And then they heard a dog’s ‘bow-wow’.

There stood a blood-hound, big as a hill,

Billie and Lily stood ever so still –

The dog took a step, they decided to run.

Their home-ward journey had surely begun!

They soon found their school lunch,

And set off at a trot,

To go adventuring they soon forgot.

They decided that it would much better be

To go to school and learn A.B.C.

AUSTRALIA DAY 2015 ~ Monday, January 26th 2015 ~ Sandakan Park ~ 8am

Flag-raising ~ Free Breakfast ~ Award Ceremony with presentations made to:

Citizen of the Year ~ Sportsperson of the Year ~ Young Achiever of the Year

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 29

The place to list you club’s upcoming sporting event, games roster or publish results.

Tough Start to Cricket Season

It has been a tough start to the 2014/2015 cricket season with the boys coming close to victory on a number of occasions. Although they are still searching for their first victory of the season, it has been great to see the development of so many up-and-coming youngsters who are all keen cricketers.

At the half way mark of the season a couple of individuals are in contention for leading the association in a number of areas. Jacob Maw is certainly the premier bowler of the competition, leading the Association with 13 wickets in the 45 over games. This has included three games where he has taken three wickets each game. Jacob is also second in catches taken.

Scott Tweedie scored the second most runs in the association for the T20 competition, averaging over 50. He is also currently in second position for most runs in the association with over 250 runs scored.

A few players have also recently reached, or are approaching significant individual milestones for the Boyup Brook Cricket Club in the Donnybrook-Blackwood Association.

Scott Tweedie recently played his 200th game (the most for a Boyup player in this association), whilst Michael Wallace filled in recently and in the process played his 100th game. Nigel Brittain recently played his 50th game for the Club. Ben Mead took his 100th catch for the Club, and Tristan Mead has currently taken 199 wickets and will be looking to be the first player for Boyup in this Association to take 200 wickets. Youngster Jacob Maw is fast approaching his 50th wicket with 44 currently.

The wet weather has played havoc to the home games this year. As a result there are five home games in January and February.

Please see below for the January dates and come down to support the boys.

Jan 3rd vs Bridgetown

Jan 10th vs Donnybrook

Jan 31st vs Preston Valley

Roos News

The Boyup Brook Roos are pleased to announce the 2015 League Coach is Aaron Piper. Aaron is a former player and coach for Boyup, having played over 250 club games, as well as taking reserves teams to a Grand Final on a number of occasions.

Shaun Porter will coach the Reserves team for 2015. Shaun coached the U13s team to a premiership in 2012, and has played well over 150 club games at the young age of 24. Both coaches are looking forward to the challenge of coaching and hopefully have a successful season for both grades. It will all start with a solid pre-season and building the number of players.

David Inglis will once again head the club as President, and with a strong committee behind him, planning for the 2015 season is well under way. If you are interested in being part of the club please contact David on 0418 651 088.

Go Roos!

Above: Scott Tweedie

The Shed Summer Schedule February 2nd to April 2nd, 2015

Pre-booking appreciated for classes but not required.

10 Class Yoga pass available for $135.00 Casual Yoga Rate: $15.00 per class

Circuit Class $10.00 per session & 10 class pass available $85.00

Call Emilie on 9761 7030 to book or message www.facebook.com/theshedatdalmore

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 30

Social Badminton

Played in the Town Hall each Wednesday morning from 9am.

Contact Shelley Bates on 9765 1540

On The Green Tennis Top Shots

The start of the tennis season has been full of activity from the Opening Day, through to the junior Christmas Party and the introduction of Sizzling Saturdays.

The Mixed Doubles Handicap event held on December 14 was sponsored by Boyup Brook Tyre Service and had seven pairs compete. The self-handicapping system produced a very even competition with some fantastic tennis played throughout the day. The winners were Graham Bergin and Jenny Aird, with Jack Wilson and Merridee Waters the runner-up.

The annual Christmas party was held on December 20 and a big thanks to Boyup Brook IGA for their continued support of this event.

The committee has been very active this season in trying to bring the Club’s juniors and seniors together. This can be seen through the combined fixture list, combined events and also the purchase of playground equipment (see below). There are several other items to be added to this over the coming months. The Club has also purchased a table-tennis table which has been enjoyed by all ages.

Sizzling Saturdays Over the school holiday period (until January 31), tennis will be played on Saturday from 2pm as part of the ‘Sizzling Saturday’ initiative. Juniors, with an accompanying adult, are welcome to join in.

The tennis club also welcomes new members of any age and skill level.

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Ladies Singles Championship On Thursday November 27, the ladies played at 9.00am with their Singles Championship on an overcast day with continual light showers.

Despite the miserable conditions the three rounds were completed on the day with some close matches. The following Wednesday in much better weather the competition was completed.

The event is sponsored by Ian Kugler and the winner for this season was a delighted Susanne Connor who won all her games. Men’s League Trials On Sunday November 30, Barry Uren attended the Blackwood/Leeuwin League trials at Cowaramup and was duly selected to go onto the League Championship Fours in March.

Boyup Brook Fours Carnival This event was held on Sunday December 7 with the bowling green filled to capacity.

The weather was excellent and the event went well thanks to the organisation of the Match Committee. One game was played in the morning after which players enjoyed lunch at the Boyup Brook Club.

Thanks go to Blue, Gina and Kate for looking after everyone so well. After the lunch break, two more games were played followed by a real “country afternoon tea” organised by our Convenor Susanne Connor and her helpers.

By this time the results were ready and the winner for the day was a Collie team of Phil and Wendy Fettis, and Syd and Gail Riley. Second place went a Manjimup team of Doug and Linda Prosser, Dawn Peos and Paul Wood, with third place going to a Pemberton team skipped by Felix Ditri.

Men’s Variety Pairs A men’s event was held on Sunday December 14 and organised by the Ladies Captain where they played three short games of pairs in different formats with the players receiving a “scratchie” for their efforts.

The winning combination for the day was Robin White with the help of Bob Samwell and Frank Palmer, with second being Orest Skraha and John Shepherdson. Ladies Pennants On their last game this year the ladies won both their games and received maximum points for our Club. After a short break over Christmas they will resume competition on the first Tuesday in January. The last round for the season is scheduled to finish in early February.

The Boyup Gazette January 2015 pg 31

South West Cattle Haulage

Do You Have Moos To Move?

then ring David Inglis Cattle carting,

Covering the South West.

“Comfort For Your Cows”

0418 651 088

Up-and-coming athletes in the Warren-Blackwood electorate have the chance to take their sporting prowess to the next level thanks to assistance offered by Royalties for Regions funding.

Applications for Round 2 of the Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) are now open, offering financial assistance to athletes aged between 13 and 21 to offset costs associated with travel, accommodation and competition at regional, state, national or international level.

Local MLA Terry Redman said the ATSS continued to nurture talented young athletes in the regions, giving them a leg up when it came to pursuing their sporting dreams.

This scheme is part of the Supporting Community Sport policy that The Nationals WA committed to in 2013 and are proud to deliver thanks to the Royalties for Regions program. Royalties for Regions is providing $1.75 million over four years specifically to assist regional athletes succeed in reaching their sporting dreams.

Encourage any eligible athlete to pursue the opportunity for financial support by applying for an ATSS grant online or through their local Department of Sport and Recreation office.

Aspiring athletes state-wide have benefitted from ATSS grants, helping improve their performance opportunities and allowing many to progress toward the next level of competition. Round one grants assisted 14 rising stars from Warren-Blackwood.

Assistance to Help Region’s Rising Sports Stars

Successful applicants have represented a broad range of sporting codes, from AFL and netball to water polo, BMX, rowing, basketball, surfing and equestrian.

Round 2 applications are open now until January 23, 2015 covering eligible travel dates between September 15, 2014 and April 15, 2015.

To find out more information and application guidelines visit http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/individuals/athlete-travel-subsidy-scheme. Alternatively contact your local Department of Sport and Recreation office

Dance Concert Delights

Students of Lyn Hansen’s School of Dance performed to a full house at the Boyup Brook Town Hall on November 22.

With all students performing multiple items, in the genres of acrobatic, tap, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, national, classical and creative / contemporary, there was never a dull moment.

2014 was a successful year for the students as a number achieved excellent results at the WA Performing Arts Eisteddfod in Bunbury, with Caitlin Atherton and Teigan Clark also sitting ballet exams.

Congratulations to all of the students, parents and family members involved for producing a spectacular concert.

Southern Districts

Estate Agency

Office: (08) 9734 2144 Fax: (08) 9734 3133

9 Rogers Avenue, Boyup Brook

Offers Over $330,000

READY TO MOVE IN

This very neat and tidy 3 bedroom home is located in a quiet area

and is close to both schools.

The steel framed home is well insulated with wool batts in the

ceiling and also insulation under the colour bond roof.

The main bedroom has a walk in robe and the other two have

BIR’s.

For your comfort there is a wood heater in the main living area

and also a split reverse cycle air conditioner.

Outside the hot mix driveway leads all the way to a 6m x 6m

colour bond garage/workshop with concrete floor and power

connected.

There is also a shade house that could be used to park a caravan or

place plants in. The lawn and gardens are fully reticulated.

Other features include a garden shed, chook pen and small wool

shed.

If you are looking for a property that is very easy to maintain and

in a lovely area of Boyup Brook then don’t let this one slip by.

For inspection call

Jeff Heath 0429 311 223

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LOCAL INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE AGENT We are Launching a new estate in December

19/5 acre blocks 2 sold already priced from $120,000. Premium blocks , with nice views and excellent build-

ing sites from $190,000 Get in quick to secure the best blocks as they wont last, may be purchased now

with Titles available in June. Follow signs from Ridgeview Avenue

Phone 0429 101 264 or 08 97312575 info@johnrichrealestate.com.au www.johnrichrealestate.com.au

12 Boyup Brook—Bridgetown Road, 8 acre block with winter creek $185,000

220 Kaufmann Close 5 Acre block backs onto winter creek north aspect $195,000

28 Gibbs Street, Dinninup just under 2 acres, quiet location, power available $90,000

6116 Terry Road, Boyup Brook 68 Acres, river frontage, subdivision potential $350,000

57 Abel Street, Boyup Brook 4x1 home in central location, income potential REDUCED $225,000

37 Inglis Street, Boyup Brook, Beautifully refurbished 3x1, excellent location $300,000

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