N orthern Valley News N N ISSUE 16 The Melbourne Cup comes to Gingin Page 7 AUGUST Saintly treasures for New Norcia Page 15 Bindoon • Bullsbrook • Calingiri • Chittering • Gingin • Muchea • Mooliabeenie • New Norcia • Regans Ford • Wannamal Christos hospitality At a time when many people are pulling grapevines out of the ground, and vineyards are seen as a liability, it is refreshing to spend time at Christos Valley Estate Vineyard (home of the popular farmers markets) and hear their positive visions for the future. Much of this optimism can be attributed to powerhouse, Despina Christos and her passion for hospitality. For most people the idea of feeding 1,200 people on a Sunday morning, sounds like a nightmare. For Despina this enthusiasm to feed and delight is her driving force. Despina says, “I can’t think of anything else better than cooking and creating things”. She is Despina, born in Greece, came to Australia in her 20s and is best described as a warm, bubbly, hard working lady who offers a wonderful “greek hospitality” we all love. Interestingly, this hospitality has deep traditional roots and is known as Xenia. In ancient Greece, one never knew when the beggar knocking at the door might be a god, disguised or else watching from above, passing judgment. Therefore, hospitality toward strangers and travelers was a popular element in many of the greek myths and stories. The property was purchased by the Christos in 2009, operating then as Hartley Estate. Despina and her husband came along one day for a wine tasting and admired the property. When it came available a few months later they were eager to buy it and from the beginning had visions of creating road side markets along the driveway. The original farm manager, Wayne Snedden, stayed on to manage the estate. Wayne shares Despina’s passion for gardens and loves the property like his own. Wayne started his career as a field technician with Agriculture WA, he spent two years at Sandalford Winery and then joined Hartley Estate. Wayne is particularly proud of their recent achievement, winning the Perth Hills Wine Show, 2010 Best White Wine award for Viognier. Despina shares, “Our goal is to sell our wine exclsuively to people who come to our markets. I love to see people enjoying themselves and drinking our wines. “ This hospitality extends to the whole family; if you have been to the markets you may have noticed how everyone plays a role. Family is everything to Despina, much of her vision includes their children and hopes of future grandchildren. This year they have bottled 700 reserve Shiraz and Chardonay, to be set aside for the children’s and grand children’s weddings. These “bottles of love” are just another example of this hospitality and family values. Continued page 13 GINGIN from $520,000 Ph: 08 9575 2566 www.cabassirealty.com PRIME BAMBUN FLATS 74 Acres of excellent grazing country just off Brand Hwy, on the Perth side of Gingin Would make a ideal stud Property Only 10 Mins from Muchea Tom Cabassi 0429 095 864 Quality Rentals Required PUT YOUR HOME IN OUR HANDS We Require Quality Homes to offer our many Prospective Tenants. • Confidential & Hassle free Management • Current Occupancy rate of over 90% • A Licensed Property Manager who inspects all properties & Keeps you informed of general Maintenance issues • Trained office staff to monitor all contracts, Payments for each property. For Further Information Call Debbie Marlowe on 9575 2566 or 0429 203 573 Liz Connell Realty, 27B Binda Place, Bindoon, WA 6502 P: 08 9576 0626 M: 0428 836 856 E: [email protected] BINDOON $420,000 3.01 ACRES BINDOON $470,000 3.5 ACRES 21 Robin Grove. Priced to Sell!! As new, beautiful 3 x 2 home with separate studio or shed Marri floors, modern living spaces, balcony with views. 300 Forrest Hills Parade. Perfectly maintained 3 x 2 home on gorgeous bush surrounds. BIR, Solar panels, shed with ablutions, aircon, fireplace plus much more!!
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Northern Valley NewsNNIssue
16The Melbourne cup comes to Gingin Page 7 Au
GusTsaintly
treasures for New NorciaPage 15
Bindoon • Bullsbrook • Calingiri • Chittering • Gingin • Muchea • Mooliabeenie • New Norcia • Regans Ford • Wannamal
Christos hospitalityAt a time when many people are pulling grapevines out of the ground, and vineyards are seen as a liability, it is refreshing to spend time at Christos Valley Estate Vineyard (home of the popular farmers markets) and hear their positive visions for the future.
Much of this optimism can be attributed to powerhouse, Despina Christos and her passion for hospitality. For most people the idea of feeding 1,200 people on a Sunday morning, sounds like a nightmare.
For Despina this enthusiasm to feed and delight is her driving force. Despina says, “I can’t think of anything else better than cooking and creating things”. She is
Despina, born in Greece, came to Australia in her 20s and is best described as a warm, bubbly, hard working lady who offers a wonderful “greek hospitality” we all love.
Interestingly, this hospitality has deep traditional roots and is known as Xenia. In ancient Greece, one never knew when the beggar knocking at the door might be a god, disguised or else watching from above, passing judgment.
Therefore, hospitality toward strangers and travelers was a popular element in many of the greek myths and stories.
The property was purchased by the Christos in 2009, operating then as Hartley Estate. Despina and her husband came along one
day for a wine tasting and admired the property. When it came available a few months later they were eager to buy it and from the beginning had visions of creating road side markets along the driveway.
The original farm manager, Wayne Snedden, stayed on to manage the estate. Wayne shares Despina’s passion for gardens and loves the property like his own. Wayne started his career as a field technician with Agriculture WA, he spent two years at Sandalford Winery and then joined Hartley Estate.
Wayne is particularly proud of their recent achievement, winning the Perth Hills Wine Show, 2010 Best White Wine award for Viognier.
Despina shares, “Our goal is to sell our wine exclsuively to people who come to our markets. I love to see people enjoying themselves and drinking our wines. “
This hospitality extends to the whole family; if you have been to the markets you may have noticed how everyone plays a role.
Family is everything to Despina, much of her vision includes their children and hopes of future grandchildren. This year they have bottled 700 reserve Shiraz and Chardonay, to be set aside for the children’s and grand children’s weddings. These “bottles of love” are just another example of this hospitality and family values.
Continued page 13
GINGIN from $520,000
Ph: 08 9575 2566 www.cabassirealty.com
PRIME BAMBUN FLATS 74 Acres of excellent grazing country just off Brand Hwy, on the Perth side of GinginWould make a ideal stud PropertyOnly 10 Mins from Muchea
Tom Cabassi 0429 095 864
Quality Rentals RequiredPUT YOUR HOME IN OUR HANDSWe Require Quality Homes to offer our many Prospective Tenants. • Confidential & Hassle free Management• Current Occupancy rate of over 90%• A Licensed Property Manager who
inspects all properties & Keeps you informed of general Maintenance issues
• Trained office staff to monitor all contracts, Payments for each property.
For Further Information Call Debbie Marlowe on 9575 2566 or 0429 203 573
Liz Connell Realty, 27B Binda Place, Bindoon, WA 6502
P: 08 9576 0626 M: 0428 836 856 E: [email protected]
BINDOON $420,000 3.01 ACRES BINDOON $470,000 3.5 ACRES21 Robin Grove. Priced to Sell!!As new, beautiful 3 x 2 home with separate studio or shed Marri floors, modern living spaces, balcony with views.
300 Forrest Hills Parade.Perfectly maintained 3 x 2 home on gorgeous bush surrounds.BIR, Solar panels, shed with ablutions, aircon, fireplace plus much more!!
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Welcome to our August issue of Northern Valleys News.
Finally we have rain, better late than never! Across the Northern Valleys the stress levels have just gone down a few notches. Let’s hope it continues throughout August in this lovely gentle manner.
We are pleased to bring you another issue, full of inspiration and interest. Get up close to the Melbourne Cup, learn about producing prime lambs, get fit and discover New Norcia’s saintly treasures.
To our new readers we hope you like this semi rural local paper that is a blend of lifestyle and rural interests. It is a feel good paper which is designed to uncover our community’s great secrets and treasures.
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LettersI would like to express my thanks
to the Shire and the Bindoon community for the support given to me over the last month. This is still an on-going process and it has been heartening to know that not only is the community prepared to listen but is also willing to act. This is a wonderful community in which to live.
I would especially like to say “Thank You” to the members of the Bindoon Senior’s Mobility Group for the wonderful times we have had over the past 15 years. It has been a privilege to work with you. Your sense of fun and willingness to give anything a go is truly inspirational. I will always value the time I have spent with you and thank you for the friendship you have offered me.
I am pleased to say that, although I will not be providing the Health Department physiotherapy services, all my other services supplied by Chittering Physiotherapy will be continuing and I will still be active within this community.
Yours sincerely Judy Dennis
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Sunday 19th August
Farmers’ Market on a Farm, Christos Valley Estate, 9.00am - 1.00pm, Chittering Valley Road, Lower Chittering
Monday 20th August
The Great Bike Hike visits New Norcia
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26th Opening of the 2012 Mandorla Art Awards Exhibition – on display till 23rd September
Sunday August 26
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Bindoon Markets, Bindoon, 9.00am - 12.00
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Chittering Farmers Markets Dont miss the Market on 19th August!
It’s wildflower season!The annual Chittering Wildflower Festival, will be held from Thursday 13th September until Sunday 16th September inclusive in the Bindoon Hall, Great Northern Highway, Bindoon.
The festival is open from 10 am – 4 pm. daily. Admission is $5, Concession $3 and children free. Coaches are welcome.
The theme for this year is “Year of the Farmer” and the display will again feature several hundred named species with the assistance of the Chittering Landcare group. All things wildflower will be on sale, from fresh flowers, books, and souvenirs as well as local products from the Bindoon Art and Craft gift shop.
The Wildlife carers will be in attendance with some of their loved re-habilitated animals, our artist in residence Morris Jacobs is coming along, the Photographic Competition entries will be displayed in the hall and guided wildflower walks are available at 11 am and 2 pm.
The wildflower walks, at a cost of $7 per person, can be booked in advance through the Chittering Visitor Centre on 9576 1100 or on the day if seats available.
Morning and afternoon teas are available at the hall, with a choice of venues if you wish to stay for lunch.
Further information is available from the Chittering Visitor Centre on 9576 1100.
Camp Oven Cook OffMogumber Outback ClubSaturday August 18th 2012, Mogumber Hall. Bring your favourite recipe & your camp oven- Prize for the winning dish!
Coals ready at 3pm Serving at 7pm
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Support Daffodil Day Koorunga CWA members will be selling daffodils during the morning of Thursday August 23 outside Gingin IGA For $7.00 a bunch you could be helping Cancer research Do you know that each day more than 100 Australians will die of cancer? Daffodil Day raises funds for Cancer Council to continue its work in cancer research. The daffodil represents hope for a cancer free future
See the Great Bike Hike in New NorciaThe Great Bike Hike is a celebration of people and places. A team of up to 12 riders, including several paralympians, will be cycling nearly 2,500km from Perth to Broome in August and September 2012.
New Norcia has been designated a major stopover & celebration point for the Great Bike Hike, the schedule of the day is outlined below. Everyone is invited to attend an afternoon of displays and activities on Monday 20th August.
• 3pm The Great Bike Hike arrive at the Education Centre
• 3.15pm Welcome Speeches –Abbot John, Geoff Erickson
• 3.45 pm -5.15pm Activities;• Activities led by Abbot
Bernard Rooney and Dom Greg Scott – Aboriginal Art and tours of the Prindiville room
• Activities with Anna Jamieson –Be Active Coordinator Moora
• A talk by Mark le Flohic –Medal winner at the Sydney Paralympics.
• 5.30pm Complimentary Sausage Sizzle
For more information; Lucy Nicholson on 96 548 018 or [email protected]
22nd August 2012 9:30am to 2:30pmVENUE: Bindoon Arts and Crafts – Brockman Centre, Cnr Tea Tree Road and Great Northern Highway, Bindoon.
COST: $50.00 for members, $55.00 non members.
This workshop will be run by Dorothy Burke from MAANZ (Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand)
Please register your interest with Sue Sim 95761469; 0428136445; [email protected]. Limited places available.
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After you’ve stocked up on fresh local vegies at the farmers market, don’t forget the decadant delights also on offer.
Christos Baklava - Handmade by Despina Christos with only the best ingredients, this traditional slice is nutty and sweet, and tastes simply devine. $5.00 per slice.
Christos Feta and spinach pies - Delicious and decadantly buttery - but somehow the spinach makes it seem healthy! $8.00 each.
Bindoon Bakehaus - Pesto twist. A yummy savory morning tea loaf. $5.00 each.
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CWA conferenceAnnette Howard
113 CWA branches from Kununurra to Esperance gathered together at Patersons Stadium for the recent 88th Conference of the Country Women’s Association. Opened by the Governor Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC, more than 300 members participated in some lively debate discussing the 32 motions on the agenda.
A wide range of topics and motions were considered including requesting that geographically isolated families choosing to board children in year 7 prior to 2015 are entitled to receive the Assistance for Isolated Children allowance and the
State Boarding Allowance and altering gifting rules for properties zoned rural. Wonderful entertainment was provided by classical singer Miriam Meekin and year 12 harpist Emma Congear.
The Clarice Ruddick Award for outstanding community service was won by Ord Valley Branch and Kyle Hodgkinson a 21 year old from Condingup was named CWA Young Volunteer of the Year. Very colourful displays of corn dolleys, fresh flowers and fruit and vegetables promoted the Year of the Farmer. Many lovingly made operation dolls, feelie knee rugs and knitted babies clothes endorsed the amazing work carried out by so many members for the benefit of the community. A very friendly happy conference was enjoyed by all.
The Lions are a world wide service organization in 200 countries with over 1.300,000 members. In Australia there are 1400 clubs with 31,000 men and women members called “Lions”
The Lions Emblem is of Purple and Gold with 2 Lions Heads facing both ways, indicating past and future, and showing pride and heritage and confidence in the future. The letter “L” is in the center with Lions at the top and International at the bottom. The Lions Motto is “We Serve.” The Lions raise funds in numerous ways from the community to put back into the community where ever there is a specific need.
Lions are a great service organization coming together at dinner meetings two times a month enjoying friend ship, fellowship and mutual understanding, working as a team and serving our communities while wearing the badge with pride.
The local club called the Gingin-Chittering Lions are seeking new members to help grow the club to support the activities they are involved in.
The club meets 2nd Mondays at Gingin Bowling Club and 4th Mondays at the Bindoon Ambulance Sub Center 6-30 for 7-00 pm dinner meetings.
For further information contact Lion President Wayne Beard 95761325
MEN’S SHEDThe public meeting held on 20th July 2012 for the interests in a proposed men’s shed organization in Bindoon was a great success with 26 men attending and enjoying the power point presentation by Mr Bill Johnstone “Promotions officer of the Western Australian Men’s Shed Association” [W.A.M.S.A.] and his wife Jac who took photos. After a question and answer period a steering committee of 9 men was formed to further plan out all the needs and apply for incorporation as a Men’s Shed. All those in attendance plus the 2 apologies will be notified of the next get together to look at the proposed sheds requirements, provisions and needs
BINDOON RETIREES BINDOON RETIREES have enjoyed several days out and about.
We had our Christmas in July lunch at the Freemasons Hotel in Toodyay on the 6th July, we had a well decorated table and it really looked like Christmas with a lovely log fire burning and loads of trimmings around complete with Christmas Tree.
The meal was excellent and we were all very full when we finished. Being a lovely sunny day we had time to walk around the shops in Toodyay and enjoy a great day out.
On the 16th July we enjoyed a lovely day with the Bullsbrook Seniors at Picket Park where they put on a great BBQ and a spread of tempting food which we all enjoyed and then we were entertained with Quiz’s which we found very challenging.
Next month we are off to Nutcracker on Ice in Perth and bowls at Wannamal with our friends there, and then at the end of the month we are off to Araluen for a day trip out, so lots to entertain us.
We would love you to join us and look forward to new faces joining us.
We meet on the 1st Monday of the month at the Bindoon Hall and every other Monday at the Chinkabee for a game of indoor bowls.
For more information please contact – President Lois Jones: 9576 or Secretary Joy Askew: 9576 0262
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Tronox tree planting day at chequers golf clubA record Numbers of Tronox Employees and their families attended the Tronox tree planting planting on the 21st of July.
The vegetation between fairways at Chequers Golf Club had been previously mapped for Dieback, and was in poor condition.
The 5000 seedlings of dieback tolerant species planted on the day will help to return the understorey.
Estelle, Esther , Barry & Vance Gaunt
Saskia Elkington, Tamara Day, Kade Elkington & Heath Elkington
Skeat Frankham and Rory Martin (his dad works at Tronox)
Christian & Chris Van NiekerkChloe Rein
The Melbourne Cup came to Gingin on July 31st and offered an amazing up close and personal experience. Everyone who came along on the day had the opportunity to hold the cup. Building community spirit and celebrating grassroots racing, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) selected the Lancelin and Gingin community as one of 26 destinations on the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour’s three-month annual adventure across Australia and New Zealand.
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Further Council information is available on www.gingin.wa.gov.au or at: Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503
Telephone: 9575 2211 Facsimile: 9575 2121 Email: [email protected]
Council to the Community AUGUST 2012
The Shire of Gingin Council is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer Mr Jeremy Edwards, following the retirement of the current CEO, Mr David Burt.
Mr Edwards will provide the overall leadership and strategic direction to the Shire as directed by Council.
Mr Edwards comes to the Shire with over 21 years experience in Local Government. He was previously the Director Administration and Community Services for a large metropolitan Local Government where he oversaw the management and performance of over 100 FTE’s and 150 Volunteers. Mr Edwards had the responsibility for an operating budget of $14 million.
The Shire of Gingin President Michael Aspinall said "The Council has made an excellent choice in appointing Mr Edwards as our new Chief Executive Officer. The Shire required someone who will bring fresh eyes to the role of CEO. I am confident that Mr Edwards, together with our very strong and capable team at the Shire, has the qualities to successfully lead the Shire through the next three years."
Mr Edwards said "I am thrilled to have been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Shire of Gingin, I am looking forward to the challenges ahead and I am confident that with the continued support of the Staff and Council, we can continue to build on the vibrancy that exists within the Shire of Gingin.”
For further details please contact Shire President Michael Aspinall on 0417 909 433.
GREEN WASTE VERGE COLLECTION
Please be advised that there will be NO green waste verge collection this year.
Green waste may be disposed of at your nearest landfill FREE OF CHARGE between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm.
Note that the Landfills are CLOSED on the following days:
GINGIN TUES and WED LANCELIN TUES and WED SEABIRD THURS and FRI
WA SENIORS AWARDS 2012
Nominations are now open for the WA Seniors Awards 2012. The WA Seniors Awards recognise individuals and organisations for their contribution to Western Australian seniors in a variety of fields including volunteering, working with children, addressing mental health and providing services to improve the quality of life of seniors.
Entries close 10 August 2012. Online nominations can be made by visiting www.communities.wa.gov.au.
The WA Seniors Awards mark the beginning of Bendigo Bank Seniors Week Festival, which
runs from Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 November 2012. Grant Applications are now open for community organisations to hold events to celebrate Bendigo Bank Seniors Week Festival. Applications close on 10 August 2012.
To apply go to www.cotawa.org.au.
HEALTHY CLUB SPONSORSHIPS SUMMER 2012/13
Incorporated clubs playing in a recognised sporting competition over the 2012/13 Summer season may apply for up to $3000 for initiatives to make their club safer, healthier and to train and educate volunteers.
For further information and application forms and guidelines visit www.wa.sma.org.au.
Please note that Applications close at 5pm on 17 August 2012.
CSRFF FUNDING ROUND
The 2013/14 Annual/Forward Planning Grants CSRFF funding round is open and Clubs and Associations are invited to submit funding applications to be presented to Council at its Meeting of 18 September 2012. Applications are required to be completed and submitted to the Shire of Gingin by close of business on 31 August 2012.
Any Sporting Group considering submitting a funding application is encouraged to contact Shire Staff, their local Ward Councillor(s) and representatives from the Department of Sport and Recreation Office on 9690 2400 prior to submission.
DRIVER REVIVER VAN
The Shire, in conjunction with the Gingin Police, is facilitating the provision of a purpose built Driver Reviver Van with funds being provided through the Community Road Safety Grants. This project is nearing completion.
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The State Government has been asked to amend the Mining Act to protect agricultural communities from impacts of mining.
Public interest groups related to agriculture, tourism and conservation say the law must be changed to lift the blanket threat to agricultural communities.
Controversy related to bauxite mining at Chittering and Manjimup, and coal mining at Margaret River has prompted Residents for Responsible Mining (R4RM) to identify necessary changes to laws to protect their communities and lobby the State Government to make the changes.
They say the south west corner of WA is where most of our food is grown and most communities live, and it must have adequate protection by Government from powerful mining companies which have huge funds compared to family based farms trying to protect their interests.
The Premier, Colin Barnett and key Ministers have been sent a ‘Proposal to Protect Agricultural Communities in Western Australia from Mining’ (attached) which calls on the State Government to change the Mining Act.
The proposal excludes mining for bauxite, coal, iron ore and mineral sands that are subject to Agreements Acts that were used in the past to provide for bulk commodity mining.
The public interest groups say the Barnett Government must make the necessary changes to the Mining Act to protect agricultural communities before the 2013 State Election.
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Perth’s dwindling water supply and the urge by the Water Corporation to use less water has seen a run on the installation of rain water tanks in homes.
Rainwater tank expert Liza Joubert said an increasing number of householders were turning to rain water as a means of accessing a free water supply.
“Since the recent reports about our low dam levels in Perth there has certainly been a spike in inquiries from home owners about having a rain water tank installed,” said Ms Joubert.
“Many people are now starting to look for their own alternatives rather than having to pay more or watch their
garden die,” she said.
“We may have had some recent rainfall, but winter has been quite dry and so the Government says we can expect ongoing water restrictions.”
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics twenty six per cent of households used a rainwater tank as a source of water in 2010 compared with 19 per cent of households in 2007 and only 17 per cent in 2004*.
*Location of Work, Australian Bureau of statistics, Environmental Issues: Water use and conservation Mar 2010
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Inspiration for young jockeys
At the recent Melbourne Cup visit to Gingin, young and old were provided with a rare chance to see and touch the prized Melbourne cup.
The 18-carat gold iconic trophy is valued at $175,000. The design is known as the “loving cup”. The three handles representing the team work that goes into winning a Melbourne Cup; the owner, trainer and jockey.
We were offered a glimpse of that teamwork by Tour Ambassador, John Marshall. John was a jockey who has ridden for the legendary trainer Bart Cummings and won the Melbourne Cup in 1999 on ROGAN JOSH.
John retells, ‘The week before the cup I was without a ride, Bart said I could ride Ruy Lopez . I was thrilled. Unfortunately the horse didn’t qualify, I thought my cup days were over.
The next morning I was unusually flat and Bart said, “I sense you are not your chirpy self this
morning, I’ve lost my cup ride. He said don’t worry, I’ve got another for you, Rogan Josh. Go and ride him in the Mckinnon to qualify and you can ride him in the Cup. I thought if he ran a 5th or 6th that would have been a nice trial.”
Rogan Josh won by 2-3 lengths. The whole complexity of the race changed John went from a rough change to a strong chance.
“All of a sudden the media expectations and media changed now that I was on a chance, the pressure was extreme. I have won other nice races, derby’s and cups but the pressure compared to Melbourne Cup is insignificant”, John recalls.
John won the Melbourne Cup race on Rogan Josh. A life goal realised.
Since its inception in 2003, the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour has travelled more than 285,000 kilometres, visited more than 210 towns across Australia and New Zealand
and engaged tens of thousands of people.
“Now in its tenth year, the Victorian Racing Committee continues to be overwhelmed with how each town embraces the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour as it continues to celebrate the event as shaping the sporting, social and cultural fabric of our nation,” said Dr Andrew Lemon.
Throughout its stay in Gingin, the Tour party were quizzed on their racing knowledge at a High Tea at Granville Civic Centre and then were faced with the difficult decision of choosing a winner at Gingin District High School’s Fashions on the Field Competition
Event organiser, Julie Skoglund of the Lancelin Chamber of Commerce said the events were an outstanding success and provided the community an exclusive opportunity to unite in celebration of the races rich history and the enjoyment it provides to all Australians.
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Liam Wade (Gingin) took time out on his wooden horse “Thunder” for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Melbourne Cup and meet John Marshall.
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Done! The budget for 2012-2013 was adopted at the Council meeting on 18 July, 2012. There are a number of large projects included for completion in the next year. The upgrading of the power supply to all the community halls and Chinkabee complex, plus extensive building upgrades to Wannamal, Muchea and Lower Chittering Halls and Chinkabee will complete works on these facilities, hopefully for the next decade. A major heritage restoration and upgrade of the Bindoon Hall is being planned, with target being completed within two years. Council will also seek funding for the creation of a “Men’s Shed” at the Brockman Centre. The development of a playground area and useful public open space at Sussex Bend, in Maryville, will be completed this year.
The largest single commitment in this year’s budget is to the building of a new community health centre. The existing health centre is simply not working; and neither is the medical centre, which Council built over twenty years ago. Council has committed $1.8 million dollars to this project, which we hope to have up and running by Christmas 2013. We have a range of dedicated, State-employed health professionals in the community
who cannot provide the level of care that they would like to because they lack the necessary facilities to do so. We will fix this.
Likewise, we are fortunate in having a medical practice in Bindoon which is committed to increasing the level of service they provide to the community. They plan a steady increase in the surgery hours, an increase in the number of GPs on the staff and the provision of a wider range of specialist services in the area. Unfortunately, they too have been limited in recent times by lack of space. Council is keen to fix this problem too. We are keenly aware of the enormous cost of securing and retaining medical services in our neighbouring country Shires, and we are grateful not to have these problems!
Last but not least, Council is determined that this will be the year in which the proposed retirement village starts to take shape. Delays due to inactivity on the part of our joint venture partner has lead Council to terminate that partnership agreement and seek out other ways to reach our goal. We expect to have the plans complete before the end of the year, and we will then commence the “invisible” planning and legal work that we need to complete before construction can begin. I hope to be selecting my unit in the near future!
A message from the Shire President
KidSport FundingThe Shire of Chittering has registered with the Department of Sport and Recreation to roll out KidSport in our Shire this winter. KidSport will enable eligible families to access financial support to cover club membership fees for their children; getting more children into sport and supporting the future of local sporting clubs.
In order for families to access KidSport funding, clubs need to be registered as a KidSport Club with the Shire. The form is available on the Shire’s website or one can be posted out to you. Please complete the registration form and return to the Shire of Chittering, PO Box 70,
Bindoon WA 6502. Once your application is received you will be sent a pack of applications to distribute to eligible families within your club. The application process for families is very simple and the Shire of Chittering is on hand to assist were necessary.
For more information, or if you would like to arrange a time to further discuss the KidSport initiative please contact either the Shire’s Club and Community Development Officer on 9576 4600 or [email protected] or the Shire’s BeActive Coordinator on 9651 0000 or [email protected].
Upcoming coUncil and adviSory committee meetingS
chittering community planning advisory committee thursday, 9 august – 1pm
Bush Fire advisory committee tuesday, 14 august – 7.30pm
ordinary council Wednesday, 15 august – 7pm
chittering mining advisory committee monday, 3 September – 1pm
chittering Health advisory committee Wednesday, 12 September – 4pm
chittering community planning advisory committee thursday, 13 September – 1pm
ordinary council Wednesday, 19 September – 7pm
All Council and Advisory Committee meetings are held in Council Chambers, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon unless otherwise stated. All meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise stated.
Building permitsResidents and ratepayers are reminded that Building Permits are required for any building work. Recent changes in statute now require a building permit for structures not considered previously such as water tanks. The following items (but not limited to) require a building permit:
• Construction, placement or assembly of a rainwater tank with a capacity of 5,000 litres and greater.
• Retaining walls retaining ground more than 0.5metres in height.
• Antennas, masts or similar structures greater than 2metres in height.
Should you require any advice or assistance regarding the approval process please do not hesitate to contact the staff in Development Services at the Shire.
proposed Bush Fire local law 2012The Shire of Chittering propose to make a local law relating to Bush Fire Brigades. The purpose of the local law is to make provisions about the organisation, establishment, maintenance and equipment of bush fire brigades. The effect of the local law is to align existing local laws with changes in the law and operational practice.
A copy of the local law may be inspected or obtained during opening hours at; the Shire of Chittering, 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon, the Bindoon Library or at www.chittering.wa.gov.au.
Submissions must be received by 4pm on Friday, 7 September 2012 and addressed to the Chief Executive officer, Shire of Chittering, Po Box 70, Bindoon WA 6502; or via email to [email protected].
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neW StaFFThe Shire has recently employed new staff in various departments:rick choules
Rick Choules started working for Shire of Chittering as Building coordinator on 14 June 2012. Rick has lived in Bindoon for the past 12 years being self-employed - carrying out building maintenance in and around the shire. Rick has worked at the Shire of Lake Grace as a Building Maintenance Officer. Rick enjoys being an active volunteer of the local St John Ambulance, and is looking forward to being part of an energetic team at the shire.
Karen dore
Karen Dore has now commenced in a newly created position “Economic Development Officer” (EDO). One of the key issues to be addressed by Karen over the next 12 months will be the development and implementation of an Economic Development Strategy for the Shire.
The Chittering Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) will be a ten-year economic planning instrument that includes broad objectives and strategies that aims to strengthen the region’s economic base, by creating partnerships between the community, business and industry, Council and Governments in order to promote and enhance growth and development within the region.
The aim of the CEDS is to:
• create an environment that is conducive to business and industry development and attraction
• support existing business and industry
• build on the region’s competitive advantages
• encourage sustainable and innovative practices
• encourage partnerships, business networks and alliances
• coordinate the promotion/marketing activities of the region
• plan and facilitate economic development.
arlene carter
We also welcome on board Arlene Carter as the new Club and Community Development Officer. Arlene’s role will differ from the EDO as this role will focus at community level, rather than broader economic matters. However, at times there will be projects that cross boundaries requiring them to work together. To ensure an effective program is delivered, a Community Development Strategy (CDS) will also be established over the next 12 months.
By developing and promoting community development policies and practices, we hope to strengthen local communities, improve access to local services and encourage community activity.
In part the CDS aims to:
• build up the capacity of the community to help itself
• foster the spirit of mutual help in the community
• enhance community cohesion and harmony
• motivate community participation
As of August 6, Arlene Carter will be taking over as the Shire’s Club and Community Development Officer. During my time as the Club & Community Development Officer, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with all of the Shire’s sporting clubs and community groups.
You have all been very patient with me as I found my way in the role. I will be providing assistance to Arlene for a couple of weeks so if you need assistance with current projects or any information I am available. I am pleased to announce that most of the activities/fun days held during 2011 will be going ahead this year, with dates
and details provided in the next couple of months. The next event that the Shire will be hosting will be Seniors Week, which will be held during the month of September at Wannamal Hall. To register your interest for this event, please contact me on the details below – RSVPs are required.
Anyone wishing to contact me regarding community events or projects can reach me on (08) 9576 4600 or [email protected].
Thanks again
Grace Pritchard Club & Community Development officer
NeeD shreDDeD pAper?the Shire’s administration centre has available large quantities of shredded office paper for collection. Next time you are in Bindoon call in and ask the Customer Service officers if there is any available.
DIAl BefOre YOu DIG fOr sAfetYA simple enquiry may save your life. Dial Before You Dig is a community service to help you avoid damaging Australia’s most valuable assets – our underground pipes and cables and the people who work around them. Members are ATCO Gas Australia, Telstra, Water Corporation, Western Power and many others. This is a FREE service to the community for a standard location request. It is vital to make Dial Before You Dig and the “Safe Digging Techniques” (The 4 P’s – Plan, Pothole, Protect and then Proceed) part of your Duty of Care process.
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planning application for extractive industry - clay Lot 6 Wandena Road, Lower Chittering
The following application for Planning Consent has been submitted to Council, under the provisions of Town Planning Scheme No 6 for the purpose of Extraction of Clay – Lot 6 Wandena Road, Lower Chittering. Pursuant to Shire of Chittering’s Town Planning Scheme No 6, this application will be advertised for a period of twenty one (21) days, commencing Wednesday, 1 August 2012. Plans and documentation supporting the Extractive Industry are available for inspection at the Shire office, Great Northern Highway, Bindoon during office hours.
Any person wishing to make a submission, on this proposal, must do so in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Chittering, PO Box 70, BINDOON WA 6502.
Submissions must be received by 4pm on Wednesday, 22 August 2012.
town planning Scheme no 6 – local planning policy no 21 “Fire management plan”
The Shire of Chittering’s Local Planning Policy No 21 – Fire Management Plan has been amended and given preliminary approval by Council and is now available for inspection at the Shire’s office prior to final approval. Pursuant to Town Planning Scheme No 6 the policy will be advertised for a period of twenty-one days, commencing 1 August 2012. Any person wishing to make a submission must do so in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 70, Bindoon WA 6502.
Submissions must be received by 4pm on Friday, 24 August 2012.
Further information for either submission can be obtained by contacting Brendan Jeans, Senior Planner via email [email protected] or 9576 4600.
did you know that it is illegal to have more than two dogs on most properties within the Shire without council approval?
For further information please contact
From the Club & Community Development Officer
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the Shire rangers on 9576 4600 or [email protected].
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Winter in the garden is about planning. I take it seriously, especially as it can be done indoors. So I sit by the fire with woolly scarf, fluffy slippers and hotwater-bottle working hard on how to give my garden some muscle before next summer’s endurance test.
Across the fence my neighbour’s digging in the rain. In singlet and shorts – no doubting his muscles. ‘Best time to turn over the soil, dig up weeds.’ He stabs the earth. ‘Better get your spade out before it goes rusty sitting in the shed or those weeds will go to seed and blow my way.’
‘Look how green it is – for once.’ I point to undulating carpets of Barley grass, Onion weed, Rat’s tail fescue, not to mention flowering Oxalis, Soursob and Hairy Hawkbit.
‘That’s bad green.’ He tears out pretty pink Bindweed. ‘What you want is good green – Vetch, Buckwheat, Mustard. Dig ‘em back in to improve the soil. Keep weeds down too.’
I retreat to my warm corner, feeling misunderstood, unappreciated and disrespected. Like a weed.
My manual states that weeds grow from neglect. I call it giving the garden a well-deserved rest.
Mine is a democratic garden: no room for words like control, elimination or anything ending in –cide. I admire plants that survive tough conditions, unlike pampered drama queens molly-coddled by nurseries. Weeds are smart, know how to creep under camouflage of authorised shrubs then race away to produce seeds before they’re discovered. I’m thinking of starting a Weed Support Group. Someone needs to stand by them.
Thud! Something lands on my doorstep. It’s a pile of legislation: Pest Plant Control Acts, Environment Protection Acts. Friendly advice - or threat?
I leap up, grab tools of eradication: hoe, rake, spade and strip the garden of unneighbourly inhabitants. But not without a mournful sigh.
Public encouraged to vote for Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group in People’s Choice Award
Local environmental heroes, Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group, are one of 88 finalists in the 2012 National Landcare Awards, which are taking place in Sydney on September 4th.
Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group was the winner of the Toshiba Community Group Award in the 2011 Western Australian Landcare Awards and as a result, joins seven other finalists in that category from across the country, all vying for top honours at the biennial celebration in Sydney.
Chittering and Bullsbrook locals can join in the celebrations by going online and voting for their local hero in the 2012 People’s Choice Award. Voting is open until 6pm (EST) on Tuesday, September 4th, and the winner will be announced at the 2012 National Landcare Awards gala dinner that night.
Since 1998, the Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group (EBICG) has delivered more than 200 Landcare projects in the Ellen Brook and Brockman River catchments, with the goal of reducing nutrients in waterways, addressing salinity and encouraging sustainable land management. EBICG has achieved significant NRM outcomes,
including the planting of more than one million native trees and shrubs, the protection of over 100 kilometres of waterways by fencing out livestock, the establishment of 150 hectares of perennial pastures, the restoration of 10 kilometres of waterways, the rehabilitation of Belhus Reserve, and contributing to the establishment of Chittering Landcare Centre. Monitoring and the sharing of results feature strongly in the Group’s activities and community education is a priority.
“Being a finalist in the National Landcare Awards is a wonderful achievement that gives recognition of thousands of hours of volunteer work and the deep commitment by our community to protecting and restoring their environment,” said Rosanna Hindmarsh, Executive Officer.
CEO of Landcare Australia, Heather Campbell, believes the National Landcare Awards to be an excellent way of showcasing the breadth and diversity of the amazing work being undertaken by Landcarers across the country, from sustainable agriculture to coastal restoration projects and everything in between.
“The National Landcare Awards are about celebrating all aspects of grass-roots environmentalism, irrespective of geography, age or gender,” she said.
Chittering wildlife carers go greenAnn Graham - Chair Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc.
Many thanks to the Shire of Chittering for their grant to help the Chittering Wildlife Carers buy tee-shirts for their members.
The group now has more than 40 volunteers who, in one way or another, help to care for injured or orphaned wildlife.
Calls from the community to take care of wildlife are becoming more frequent as the group becomes better known throughout this area. Since the group first started five years ago, we have looked after a range of animals including, joeys, echidnas, possums, chuditch, quendas plus an assortment of birds from tiny honey eaters to the much larger raptors.
The group’s philosophy is to care for injured or orphaned animals until they are fit to be released back into the wild. None of this would be possible without a caring community and help from the Shire of Chittering which offers grants each year to help local volunteer groups.
See this year’s Northern Valleys Business and Community Directory for tips on emergency care of an injured animal and numbers to call for help.
The group’s next meeting is on 11 August at 2pm at 5327 Great Northern Highway, Upper Chittering - everyone is welcome.
The ornamental weed garden
Some of the members of Chittering Wildlife Carers showing off their new shirts
While the rest of us were at home keeping warm an keen group braved the frosty conditions to plant native shrubs at the new Gingin St John Ambulance site.
Establishing such a large garden was a rather daunting task. The assistance from organisations and voluntary support of many individuals has been overwhelming in transforming this patch of bare earth into an amazing garden. The enthusiasm from the Gingin Garden Group offering to co ordinate the garden, identify and select suitable plants and on two occasions organise planting days was greatly appreciated.
The Gingin Expo Committee provided a grant of $2000.00 for landscaping
and reticulation of the area. Rex Cooper prepared the planting area and donated soil improver. Kim Gray spent half a day digging holes for the Cottonwood trees, that Kerry and Ann Thom donated. Natalie and Steve Valance from Muchea Tree Farm donated a huge amount of native shrubs. Rob Kestell donated the mulch, Jez Drummond has offered to install the retic as a donation and the Gingin Garden Group along with some wonderful husbands donated many hours for planting.
A truly amazing effort made possible by the generosity of so many local folk. On behalf of the Sub-Centre we would like to say thank you. We are most grateful;the garden will look a picture.
“Chittering and Bullsbrook can be proud to be represented by Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Group at this level, and I hope that locals will show their support by voting in the People’s Choice Award.”
To find out more about the finalists, get involved, and have your say by voting in the 2012 National Landcare Awards People’s Choice Category, please visit www.landcareonline.com.au/nationalawards
Chittering environmental heroes in the running for National Landcare Award
New garden for Ambos Irene Dewar
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Rob Harris has been producing prime lambs all his life. Born on the Beermullah flats, north of Gingin he shares his breeding philosophy and marketing approach.
Rob anticipates about 1100 prime lambs for market this year with the first lot to be weighed in the next week and down to market in two weeks.
What is your breeding program?
Border Leicester Merino first cross ewes with my Poll Dorset Rams. The Border leicester is chosen for its fertility, better breeding, better milk lambs grow faster. The cross gives the hybrid vigor. (The tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent)
Do you produce your own ewes?
We buy all our ewes, mostly we buy them from Eneabba. We buy them at about 1.5 years old. Each year we buy 150 and sell off 150 of our 6.5 year olds.
We find it more efficient to buy in. Usually Beermullah flats are too wet and merinos can be at risk of fleece rot. Cross breeds can occasionally get struck by flies but they don’t seem to get body strike like merinos get.
How many rams do you need?
3% rams to ewes. They mate the first week of November and pregnancy test in February, lambing starts 1st April and by the end of April most lambs are down. We breed our own rams. We use about 40 rams across the 900 ewes and sell the remaining rams.
What is your survival rate?
We don’t lose many singles but lose a few twins. Close to half our mothers have twins but they don’t all survive. A lambing rate of 120 -130%. Depends on the season, if we get an early break, they are usually pretty good but if late and we have to supplementary feed, survival is lower.
Does the market specify the breed?
Typically they are just buying weight, most seem to be buying a cross. Recently the Dorper has become a bit popular.
How do you aim to maximise your return?
We aim to get our lambs to market quicker, ideally selling 2-3 weeks before the main market. We try to sell as many as we can off their
mothers, off the grass.
Where do you sell your prime lambs?
Some are sold at Muchea Livestock Centre and some “weight and grade” and paid on a per kilo basis. Dependent on the grades of sheep. 1,2,3,4,5 graded on the fat. 1 is very lean, which mean less price, 2-4 is prime and paid at premium, once you get 5 they are too fat.
Do you love sheep?
Rob laughs. You have got to love them. I was a shearer for 22 years so I have spent most of my time with sheep. I do prefer sheep to cattle. I can handle sheep on my own, but I can’t do so with cattle.
Rob’s first lambs will most likely go to Muchea. He has invited us to come along and capture the experience. So more on that next issue.
The Border Leicester is a breed of sheep originating in England and raised primarily for meat. Border Leicesters are polled, long-wooled sheep. Though large in size and robust, they are also docile.
Border Leicester Merino cross ewes are mated to shortwool rams (e.g. Poll Dorset orSouthdown) to produce prime lambs, which grow rapidly to market weights and have the ideal carcase shape.
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Try this ! rosemary & Garlic Infused olive oil
Spice up most things by using flavoured, or infused, olive oils. You are not allowed to call these olive oils Extra Virgin, because they have stuff in them other than squashed olives !
Infused olive oils can be made by throwing in the fresh flavour at the point of crushing the fresh olives at the mill; or by adding dried flavours to
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). You can also add fresh flavours – e.g. slices of lemon or garlic – to EVOO, but only make a little at a time of the fresh stuff, as it can go rancid or even worse. The EVOO takes on the flavours quickly and in 12-18 hours you will have a great taste that you’ve created yourself.
You don’t need a lot of the fresh flavours – say only 2 slices of lemon, or a teaspoon of chilli – unless you want a huge flavour hit. Most herbs and spices can be tossed in – just experiment – and shake the culinary world.
LocAVore News A LOCAVORE is a person who:
• Eats fresh-picked produce;
• Eats in the natural season for that fruit or vegetable (when the produce will be at its plant-ripened best);
• Eats from the local region to reduce wastage in transport costs and diminished freshness.
with Maggie EdmondsBrowsing her way through paddocks full of local food news, producers, sustainability issues and anything else that NVN readers should know!
Maggie can be found Fridays, 1-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays and public holiday Mondays at her farmstall, Maggie’s Place, in the Swan Valley. 1715 Gnangara Road, just in Gnangara off West Swan Road and next to Edgecombe Bros. winery and restaurant. Maggie offers fresh fruit and vegies from Chittering, Gingin, Wanneroo, the Hills and Dwellingup.
Which “Greens” are in season now? Lots of them are thriving in Wanneroo and Gingin and down South in WA now: kale, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli and cresses. These are from the Brassica genus * and all like cold weather.
• ABOUT BRASSICAS. Brassicas are the cabbage tribe. The variety of plants in this genus have been bred by mankind into many different forms which are tasty to eat.
• The reason for that succulence of the brassicas is that most of this genus are descended from the sea cabbage. (Don’t tell the kids this or you’ll get a Greens Revolt!) So, brassicas have an ability to survive on very little fresh water and they store what they get. Hence the succulence.
Other Greens also in season from our region are spinach, silverbeet, leeks, and celery.
Now… How to Get the Kids to Eat Greens and the art of Disguise.
My friend Leanne blitzs the green veg her kids don’t like. She knows what is good nutritionally for them and doesn’t take complaints ! Leanne hides the disliked veg in freshly made sauces and stews and covers up unwanted tastes with stronger flavours. Some people make Green Juices, known as Slime by their kids !
The simple way to get kids to like Greens is to buy them, and eat them, FRESH. Tired broccoli or smelly cabbage will not do, Mum !
Truly, you need to shop somewhere where Greens are not more than 4 days old and have been transported and stored properly when you buy them. You can refrigerate for
another 2 or 3 days if you need to.
At Maggie’s Place, I collect farm direct when the veg is just picked and its in my coolroom no more than 4 hours after collection.
FRUIT AND VEG IN SEASON RIGHT NOW
Veg: As well as the other veg I have mentioned, all those vegies that are great for soups or roasting are in season: carrots, pumpkins, parsnips, turnips, beetroot. Onions are always around but the red onions are beginning to sprout now, telling you they are out of season. Fresh WA garlic is sprouting so there will be no local fresh, unbleached garlic for a few months. Now that the garlic is sprouting, it wants to be planted, so do that!
Different varieties of potatoes are always around. I love Kestrel if you can get them.The red and blue ones are always delish. Potatoes are one of the few plants on which a person could live if there was nothing else. I am half Irish, so I love spuds !
Lots of tasty herbs are available, so you can spruce up the flavours of any dish. Coriander, basil, parsley and mint are staples but marjoram, oregano, sage, bay leaves all add interesting qualities.
Fruit: It’s a bit ‘same old’ at present. Make sure you’re enjoying sweet and juicy mandarins and oranges; granny smith, pink ladies and sundowner apples; packham pears; and local strawberries from tunnel houses. Fuerte avocadoes are great and the Hass variety will soon be available. And you don’t have to take out a mortgage to buy lemons now.
Growing BrassicasApparently there is very little information specific to Perth conditions. My mate Jessica advises, if you are bold and want to try, plant all the Brassica family of plants in one area. You have to net with a fruit fly exclusion netting. It is advisable to construct a garden frame and net over seedlings at first planting. Jessica says you don’t just “dot” them around the vegie patch! Perhaps that’s why I am too much of whimp to try to grow broccoli or cabbage or kale. I leave it to the experts!
Farmers MarketsDon’t miss the Last two Markets for this 2012 season!
A Farmers’ Market is always evolving. Producers come and go, often when the season for their produce is over, or perhaps when they have had a crop failure. The Lower Chittering Farmers’ Markets now include the Swan Valley Gourmet Fungi growers. Dave produces kits to grow your own mushrooms at home and often has some loose mushies to buy. His varieties include portobello, field, and oyster mushrooms.
A new treat at the August Markets will be Lemon and Passionfruit Curds/Butters from Liz Benwell and Valerie Pate. Don’t miss Pure Mexican - Mexican food mixes and spices, Gidge Fudge and all the regulars at the Markets!
cabbage & Apple soupCheap as chips to make and the ingredients are in season right now !
• Half a large cabbage
• 3 medium onions
• 4 large Granny Smith apples
• 60g butter
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 7 cups chicken or veg stock
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar (if you need to!)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger.
Shred cabbage finely and slice onions. Peel, core and dice apples.Melt butter in a heavy pan, add the 3 prepared ingredients and stir well. Cover and set over low heat to sweat for about l0 minutes. Shake to prevent sticking or burning.
Add garlic and stock. Simmer until cabbage is tender, then liquidise. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
Reheat and serve with a little ginger in each bowl.
Serves 8 people.
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Val & Sandy (Citrus Park Orchards) are now selling freshly squeezed orange juice from their orchard at Bindoon Bakehaus.
Freshly squeezed, delicious – the way orange juice should taste – 100% super sweet oranges
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Wayne recalls planting the Viognier vines in 2000, they were purchased from Victoria and were the first of the HT (heat treated) Koorlong clone in WA. They were so sought after, when the owner discovered people were stealing cuttings from the vines, they offered people the opportunity to buy them.
They were amazed to sell 16,000 sticks at around $1.50 each. Wayne laughs, “we probably made more money from the sticks than the fruit that year”.
Christos have 2.5 hectares of this Viognier variety, out of their 17 hectares of vines.
According to their contract winemaker the property provides a unique micro climate that seems perfect for this variety.
ViognierChristos Valley Estate Vineyard manager, Wayne Snedden with Despina Christos
About the varietyViognier seemed literally an endangered variety only a few years ago, but seems to be recovering worldwide in both popularity and acreage. Less than 35 acres remained planted in all of France, its homeland, in the late 1960s. Its newest realm, California, has 2,001 acres as of 2002 and there are also relatively new plantings here in Australia as well as Brazil and the US.
Tasting NotesProbably the main attraction of Viognier is its potentially powerful, rich, and complex aroma that often seems like overripe apricots mixed with orange blossoms or acacia.
Viognier is usually made in a dry style and seems to appeal more to the typical Chardonnay drinker. The distinctive Viognier perfume holds up even when blended with a large portion of other grapes. The fruit usually has very deep color, but is somewhat low in acidity.
As to food matches, Viognier works well with spicy dishes, such as spicy oriental stir-frys and even curry, especially Thai-style which is made with coconut milk. Also fruit salsas, atop grilled fish or chicken, can be miraculously tasty with Viognier.
Varietal Aromas/Flavors:
Processing Bouquets/Flavors:
Floral: orange blossom, acacia, violet, honey
Malolactic: butter, cream
Fruit: apricot, mango, pineapple, guava, kiwi, tangerine
Oak (light): vanilla, sweet wood
Spice: anise, mint Oak (heavy): oak, smoke, toast
Herbal: mown hay, tobacco
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It is nearly fifty years – not that long ago, surely! – since I went to the historic town of Gingin for my first job. It was the early sixties and I had passed an exam to be employed with the PMG Dept., (now Australia Post) as a postal officer, and was posted to Gingin. I was a callow youth of fifteen and traveled alone by bus, trembling in fright, from Geraldton where I had finished my schooling. I stayed in this tiny town for two years before being transferred to Perth.
I revisited Gingin recently. It felt like pulling on an old pair of slippers; the feeling was comfortable, familiar, and heart-warming. The town has grown, yet in some ways nothing really has changed. The main street has a few additional shops; although second-generation Greenwell’s, operating as general purpose store looks the same – no doubt providing the good old-fashioned service you’d expect in small country towns.
The postmaster was a stern, taciturn man whom, rightly or wrongly, I feared from day one. He rarely spoke to me, and this made me wary of him. To be fair, he ran the office well, attending diligently to
the postal needs of the townsfolk. I was the only postal officer. Along with the postmaster, in the post office were three telephonists who operated the telephone exchange manually, working one at a time in rotating shifts. On any afternoon, as I sat waiting for a telegram to deliver, trying meanwhile to make myself look useful, I could hear the telephonists at work. First a faint “brrrr”. Then a shutter would drop as a local identity rang the exchange to be connected to wherever. “Hello. Gingin calling. Yes … Certainly. Putting you through. Thank you.” It seems so antiquated now, it’s almost laughable, yet such was the technology of the time.
My day started with sorting, then delivering the mail. This took until lunchtime; after that, as I said I spent time trying to make myself look busy. On my run I sat resplendent on a red push bike, in full regalia: black shoes and socks, navy pants, grey shirt, black tie, woolen tunic for the winter, and a peaked cap with gold letters proclaiming “PMG”. I wore bike clips at the ankles, and a silver whistle round my neck. Luckily the bike was strong enough to take the punishment I gave it. I perfected the knack of jumping off the still-moving bike as it clattered to a halt against the back wall of the post office. The postmaster must have known about this effrontery but said nothing. Until one day he caught me in the act.
“What is it in you that delights in smashing that bike,” he seethed with the fury of the righteous.
“I won’t do it again … promise,” I sniveled. And never did.
I’d set off on my mail run, along Constable Street, into Fraser, Daw, Lefroy and other streets that made up the town. I could be heard from afar as I made my way along the quiet gravel roads, only the occasional dog would woof at my whistle. Often retired folk would stand by their letter boxes when they heard my approach to give me a cheery wave and a warm, “Hello!” Mrs Jones, Mr Fewster, Miss Martin … or the De Burgh’s, Barrett-lennards, or perhaps Mrs Wedge, or Mr Dewar would greet me. These are some of the founding families who settled to farm the area over a hundred and fifty years ago. I especially liked Mrs Jones, who went by the appellation, “Ma”. She often gave me a slice of home-made cake – it was always delicious. “You need fattening up, lad,” she’d admonish. I always agreed that I need fattening, as I wolfed down the prized piece of cake.
I boarded upstairs at the Gingin Hotel, which, like the post office, looks pretty much the same now as it did then. Its
rooms were clean and commodious; throughout the hotel were the rich, brown tones of highly polished jarrah floorboards and furniture. Mine Host’s wife was the stereotypical publican’s wife; you crossed her at your peril. She was always kind to me, but I heard her more than once say to those dawdling over a last drink that it was time to leave. When she said this in a certain kind of voice, they did leave, smartly. Once, though, she would have skinned me alive if she’d found out what I had done. For months she had been fastidiously tending to a grape vine she grew at the back of the hotel. What she did not know was that I, too, had been eyeing the grapes. One Saturday, I could wait no longer. I crept to the grapevine, and lopped off the juiciest bunch that were nearly ripe. I took the booty down by the brook and scoffed the lot; grape by precious grape. Later that afternoon, lying on my bed, feeling unwell from eating too many not-yet-ripe grapes, a screech echoed through the cavernous rooms of the hotel. I thought someone had been shot. The scream was followed by the bellow:
“Who stole my grapes?” It was the publican’s wife, demanding to know of her poor innocent husband, “Which of your ‘drunken’ mates stole my grapes?”
“I know nothing … honest,” he blustered.
She never let up on him about those grapes; whilst never for a moment suspecting me. It must have been my age – or perhaps an angelic face. I lived in mortal fear of ever being found out.
Opposite the hotel is the now disused railway station; trains stopped bringing passengers and parcels to Gingin in the early 70s. In earlier times the station was the social hub of the town, where refreshments were served – freshly baked pies, cakes and sandwiches, made lovingly by local ladies; meanwhile parcels and mail were handed out. For the men, the hotel was just a convenient stroll across the road. It’s a shame that the railway station has been allowed to fall into disrepair; I could imagine a lively coffee shop operating there to once again bring life to the station.
The Gingin Brook still bubbles pleasantly, winding its year-round fresh water among the paper barks and willows. It now has the addition of a water wheel, this being the original water wheel, used for Gingin’s first flour mill. I spent many happy hours by the brook, wondering what on earth was to become of me; for even then, I felt working for the government was not for me. Down by that same brook, I can claim to know what it is like to be stabbed by a bayonet. I had come across a rusty WW11 German
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By Glen A. Morgan
Glen retraces his footsteps back to Gingin and finds feelings for a long-lost and warmly remembered past.
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bayonet, and was furiously cleaning the edges and point of this deadly weapon one lazy Sunday morning. To my shock and horror, the point somehow went straight into the fleshy part of my thigh. I’ve been hurt many times playing football, but the pain of being stabbed by that wicked thing, I’ll never forget. When I’d stopped crying and wiping away the blood, I realized to my relief that no-one had witnessed this embarrassment. I hobbled back to my hotel room and applied a bandage to stem the blood. I did not visit the brook again for a long time. I’ve since lost the bayonet. Perhaps that’s a good thing; it will never stab me again.
In the winter we played football and badminton; in summer, it was tennis, or water skiing on Bambun Lake, when generous folk with a boat would take me along. Saturday night dances were big occasions. If we were lucky, a Perth band would come up and cover songs from The Searchers and other big-name bands. Some of the lads would quaff from a bottle of Porphyry Pearl, out the back, behind the dance hall, for “Dutch courage” to ask a young lass for a dance. Later, we would hoon home is someone’s car; yahooing and singing. The next day, a few would be off-color from the drinking, but that was the extent of any misbehavior. I don’t recall any young person every being in trouble with the law. This is just as well, for the local sergeant was a gruff man, although I often thought his bark was worse than his bite.
Meanwhile, seeds of the 60s counter revolution were being sown. We played The Beatles and The Rolling Stones on our transistors, and everyone stayed home on Monday nights to watch the provocative “The Mavis Bramston Show”. Advertisements on radio and television began to prepare Australians for decimal currency. “Out go the pounds, shillings and pence – in come the dollars and cents,” the jingle ran. The first draftees of the district would soon be conscripted into national service; the steaming jungles of Vietnam awaited those whose marble was pulled out for conscription. It was Christmas, 1966 when I left for the bright lights of the city. It felt sad leaving; Gingin had been a happy haven for me, and I had met lovely people whom I knew I would never forget. I was to be an employee of the PMG Dept. for another four years, before the lure of bigger money in the mining industry was too tempting.
It is easy to become nostalgic, mawkishly sentimental, perhaps when looking back – I hope you will forgive me if I have been so here. Yet over the years, I have always felt a special feeling for my years spent there. They were the uncluttered, simple days; of sharing time and experiences with delightful people in that little gem of a town, called Gingin.
A large, icon-style portrait of Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop, has recently been acquired by the Benedictine Community of New Norcia.
Painted by eminent West Australian artist, Robert Juniper, for a special exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney in 1995 to mark MacKillop’s beatification , the portrait came up for auction, by surprise, in Perth in June.
For the monks, it was a highly desirable acquisition – St Gertrude’s College, the town’s former girls secondary boarding school, had been one of the last foundations made in Mary MacKillop’s lifetime and her nuns, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, staffed the College for over 60 years from 1908 until 1973. The purchase was made possible by a recent bequest from former monastery novice, Peter Barke-Morton of Tasmania who had a particular interest in religious art.
Robert Juniper presents a young, practical, energetic MacKillop in a simple, straightforward way using a range of features that are typical of his style. The red/brown tones of the land and Mary’s face and hands, the tough-looking, stylized trees and purple/blue rocks in the background and the use of a palette-knife across much of the canvas are trademark characteristics of the artist. An inspired touch is the shape of the canvas and the rich gold-leaf sky containing the Southern Cross, both of which bring a sense of the extraordinary to the ordinary.
Juniper’s portrait places MacKillop clearly in outback Australia during the early stages of settlement. These were the circumstances in which Mary and her Brown Joeys pioneered children’s education as well as orphanages, hostels for unmarried mothers and refuges for the aged. In an era often rife with bigotry MacKillop crossed the boundaries of race and religion and her work won widespread support throughout Australia, though not among some of her own bishops who briefly pulled off her excommunication.
To celebrate the acquisition of Mary MacKillop, the first Juniper in the New Norcia collection, the painting has gone on display at the New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery in the contemporary gallery until 22nd August. The Museum and Gallery is open daily from 9.00 am till 4.30pm .
The portrait will then come down to make way for the 25 finalists in the 2012 Mandorla Prize, Australia’s most prestigious themed award for Christian art. Sponsored by the St John of God Foundation this year’s Mandorla offers total prizes of $45,000, including a first prize of $25,000.
The 2012 Mandorla Prize finalists will be on exhibition at the New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery from 26th August till 16th September. The winning work will then remain on permanent loan at New Norcia.
Following Mandorla the Gallery will stage a special exhibition titled, The Sacred in 3D. Inspired contemporary sculpture and traditional objects of worship and belief from New Norcia and other private and public collections which will run from 22nd September till Easter 2013.
Mandy and Robert Haines visited the New Norcia community on the 19th July to present a beautiful statue of St Gertrude the Great.
“The statue that we now know to be Saint Gertrude has been in our family since the early 1970s. My father who was an antique dealer purchased her in UK with a view to selling her. The statue was taken to Germany where she was much admired, however the lady dealer my father took her to, said that whilst she would buy her, she thought that that my father should keep Saint Gertrude as she would watch over him and his family and keep them safe. My
father not being a religious man but very superstitious promptly decided to take the statue back to England.”
The statue remained in Broadstone, Dorset until 1982 when the family migrated to Western Australia.
It had always been the intention to return the statue to where she ‘belongs’ hence knowing that she is Benedictine it was only right that she went to New Norcia.
“My husband and I are thrilled that the community at New Norcia have welcomed Saint Gertrude and that she will remain there.” said Mandy Haines.
St Gertrude finds home
Mandy and Robert Haines
Saintly treasures for New Norcia
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ACROSS1. Deserves5. Monk’s hooded
cloak7. Amusement (park)8. Soft-drink flavour9. Linear unit10. Hawaiian naval base, ... Harbor11. Construes13. Frosts (biscuits)14. Birds of prey18. Absorb21. Tangle22. Gently stroked24. Discontinue25. Fable26. Spoken27. Older person
28. Probability29. Up on ahead
DOWN1. Mechanical device2. Picture3. Halts4. Anaesthetised5. Room height6. Bowler’s goals12. Hardy cereal15. Bothered16. Door fasteners17. Wisps19. Irish Republican Army (1,1,1)20. Young child22. Disparage23. Carried on breeze
Quick crossword church NoTIcesANGLiCAN CHuRCH
(Marion Bird 9576 2054, John Broad 9576 0311)
Bindoon 2nd & 4th Sunday 9.30am
Gingin 1st & 3rd Sunday 9.30am
tHE SEVENtHDAy ADVENtiStS (9576 0085)
Bible Study 9.30am to 10.30am, Divine Service 11am to 12 noon
every Saturday, Bindoon
BENEDiCtiNE MoNAStERy, New Norcia
(9654 8018 Parish Priest: Abbot John Herbert OSB, Parish
Secretary: Carmel Ross)
Weekend Mass times: Sunday 9am
CAtHoLiC CHuRCH (F Paul Fox 9571 1839)
Sat Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 6pm (Constable Street)
Sunday: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30am (6549 Great Northern
Hwy) Bullsbrook Shrine-Church 9.30am
(9am Rosary) Bullsbrook Chapel, 39 Brearley
Street, 5pm 2nd,3rd,4th,5th Sun Youth Mass - St Anne’s 1st Sunday of month 3.30pm
CHRiStiAN FELLoWSHiP (9576 1326)
CWA Hall, Turner Road, Bullsbrook Worship Service every Sunday
10am
tHE uNitiNG CHuRCH (Marian Crew, 9575 1357)
Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday 10am
GAtEWAy CHuRCH (0437 411 227 or 9571 8238)
Pickett Park Hall, Sundays 10am
CHRiStiAN FELLoWSHiP NoN-DENoMiNAtioNAL WoRSHiP.
(Jac 0412873447)
Mean Bean Cafe GNH Bullsbrook Wed 7pm, Fri 2-3.30pm. Bookshop Wed 6.30pm:
Fri 2-3.30pm.
PoNderINGsBy Alex Douglas
Solutions to last month’s crossword
RAINFALL DATA Recorded at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road, Bindoon
Year ending December 31, 2011
This month 29 years Ave
Rainfall
Progressive total
Rain days mm Rain days mm
Month This mth
Last year
This month
Last year
This year
Last year
This year
Last year
August 12 9 108.8 64.4 87.3 61 37 399.5 274.1
September 16 5 74.7 24.3 59.9 77 42 474.2 298.4
October 11 5 57.7 7.8 32.5 88 47 531.9 306.2
November 8 3 25.6 9.1 18.8 96 50 557.5 315.3
December 5 3 68.7 17.0 11.8 101 53 626.2 332.3
January 4 1 7.1 2.5 14.9 4 1 7.1 2.5
February 3 2 45.6 10.6 13.7 7 3 52.7 13.1
March 0 0 0.0 0.0 14.2 0 3 52.7 13.1
April 6 7 19.9 18.9 21.4 13 10 72.6 32.0
May 8 7 21.2 45.2 76.5 21 17 93.8 77.2
June 17 13 81.9 88.0 95.9 38 30 175.7 165.2
July 8 19 25.6 125.5 113.7 46 49 201.3 290.7
It sometimes seems to me that there is a race of shadowy beings that sit in the darker corners of our world, dreaming up what we now refer to as acronyms. They invade all aspects of our lives, especially our communication. I stress that we only ‘refer’ to them as such, because groups of initials are not usually real acronyms. Common examples like ABC TV, HMAS, RAAF, or WACA are actually abbreviations, or to use a more trendy definition, alphabetisms (though why anyone thinks we need a new word for abbreviations is beyond me). Strictly speaking, they are a handy form of verbal shorthand, which can also be a great help to the lexically challenged whenever writing, or typing, are unavoidable. Like most aspects of life, they have their vogues, fads and fashions.
During and just after World War Two (WW2), there was a fondness for brevity and two letter abbreviations (TLAs) such as AA, HQ, GI, and UK were popular. A glance at a dictionary from the 1960s and 70s will show that, by then, abbreviations had run amok; anything from two to a dozen letters was acceptable. Fortunately, these gradually gave way to what we now refer to as TLAs; not to be confused with old style TLAs (see above).
The modern version stands for Three Letter Acronyms, which, of course, is exactly what most of them are not (again, see above). What they really are is three letter abbreviations or TLAs for short. The world of IT (itself a TLA), has added to the confusion with a plethora of TLAs that were never meant to be verbalized. We seldom hear people dropping FYI or BTW into conversation; and even LOL and FAQ don’t mean much if you pronounce them
phonetically. Confused yet? Well hang in there and all will be made clear (I hope). But first, it seems to me that we need a way to distinguish between TLAs (two letter abbreviations) and TLAs (three letter acronyms). I suggest that henceforth we use 2LA and 3LA, although converting that to the spoken word could prove a bit awkward. Wonder if I’m starting a trend?
So why are abbreviations and acronyms different? Well, technically, an acronym is a word made from the initials of other words. It starts life as an abbreviation and common usage eventually gives it status as a word in its own right. ANZAC started life as the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, abbreviated to ANZAC, and eventually spoken and written as Anzac.
Another example of a national icon following the same course is the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service which has now entered the language as Quantas. Others come and go. WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) was in vogue for a while, frequently to refer to people rather than computer software, but it fell out of favour, probably because it was too hard to spell.
Likewise, during WW2, the Royal Air Force was invariably referred to as the Raff (RAF), but anyone using the word today is definitely showing their age.
If this is all too much for you, you’ll be delighted to learn of the existence of a club called the “Association for the Abolition of Asinine Abbreviations and Absurd Acronyms” affectionately known as the AAAAAA, (or Triple A, Triple A). I don’t know how you’d join, but I suspect that you could look them up on the Triple W (www).
(Source: Provided by John Williams Rainfall at 150 Bindoon-Moora Road Bindoon)
Living our dreamsby Julien Krieg - A VIEW FROM THE SHED
Most people have unfulfilled dreams or expectations. I think very often our dreams are the basis of our hope for the future as we are often working to fulfil those dreams and turn them into reality.
Some of these dreams are about career choices. Most people I meet are passionate about their chosen vocation and actively pursue qualifications and experience to achieve their goals. Another one is relationships. We develop an imaginary image of the “perfect partner” and sometimes get disillusioned perhaps because we used the wrong criteria in the first place.
One of the challenges we face translating our dreams or expectations into reality is that the difficulties we encounter disillusion us, or seem too big to overcome and we give up. When we get to this point we need to remind ourselves that all major achievements involve this type of struggle and we shouldn’t give up but look for alternative ways to achieve our goals.
Besides these major life dreams I wonder how many people are like me and have a “bucket list”
of things that have been left on the back burner, but still are there for when there is time and money to get around to it. Some of the things on my list I should have done by now, but being a busy person I haven’t made room in my life to complete, and I now have some regrets as I have probably lost the physical capability to achieve them.
Some of the things on my list however I can still do and I have decided to tick some of them off. One dream I have had since about age 18 is to drive Route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago. In recent times I have considered myself too busy to do it, which is an excuse not a reason, so I have been doing it over the past few weeks.
One of the things that keep us moving forward is our passion about our dreams. For me it is important to also fulfil some of those dreams we perhaps hold back on because of the pressure of life.
To lead a truly fulfilled life it is worth considering undertaking some of the dreams you may have been harbouring since childhood. If we don’t we could end up living with regrets, which can translate into being a grumpy disillusioned older person.
I have been away for a few weeks living one of my dreams.
Keep smiling, because I have been!
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Thought for the month
Proverbs 17;27
“He who has knowledge spares his words,
and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit”.
Discretion of speech is better than eloquence with words.
Often we would do better not to say all we think and know
(or think we know) but instead seek to use words that promote calm and peace.you never know
who may be listening.
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Taking care of skinWinter is usually assumed to be a rainy time of year, but generally the atmosphere is quite dry. The cold weather encourages us to spend too much time in a hot bath or shower, and the harsh soaps we use further strip away the natural layer of protective oils. The result is skin which much more easily becomes itchy, red and inflamed.
Eczema and dermatitis are two general terms which mean very much the same thing – inflammation of the skin. Medically speaking there are two major forms of eczema: contact eczema and atopic eczema.
As the name suggests contact eczema results from direct contact with an irritant substance, often a chemical substance such as detergent, shampoo, cosmetics or the metal in jewellery. Redness, minor swelling, oozing and itching might all be features of contact eczema.
The cause of atopic eczema is not so easy to define. It tends to occur in families and is more likely to affect people who also have asthma or hay fever. Atopic eczema may be made worse by stress. Sometimes, it may be itchy, red and inflamed with small weeping blisters; sometimes it may be dry and scaly, usually in the creases of the elbows, knees and wrists.
In any event, in many cases of eczema, the cause is a combination of both internal and external factors. And regardless of the type or cause of eczema, the management principles are much the same. If infection is present, that needs to be treated; then the aim is to relieve the symptoms – the itch, redness and inflammation.
So-called corticosteroid (cortisone-like) preparations are the main topical treatment. The weaker strength steroid creams and ointments are available without prescription, but the stronger products should only be used under medical supervision.
Non-prescription products containing tar or ichthammol might be suitable for less severe cases.
Once the condition has been stabilised, keeping the skin well hydrated is essential in the overall control of eczema and the prevention of “flare-ups” of the acute phase. Regular use of moisturisers and soap-substitute cleansers is important – such as Michael’s Olivara Skin Wash and Cream/Lotion.
As a bonus, during the month of August we are offering to NVN readers the Michaels Olivara Skin Wash 2L for $24.99 – save 25%! Just mention this article prior to purchase.
For more information, talk to your pharmacist at Bindoon Pharmacy on 9576 1666 or Bullsbrook Pharmacy on 9571 1122 or ask for the Eczema and Dermatitis fact card which will help you differentiate between one skin problem and another and help you choose the best possible treatment.
These facts were supplied from the Self Care program by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Many other fact sheets are available free of charge from Bindoon or Bullsbrook Pharmacy.
Ask your local Pharmacist.
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Skeletal ProblemsMuscle Dysfunction
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Sports Injury RehabilitationHand Injury Rehabilitation
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Chiropractic for theChittering Valley
Dr Keith Brown provides Chiropractic care to all ages & tailors his approach to each person’s particular need. He
applies both traditional Chiropractic adjustments and muscle/soft tissue techniques in order to give you the best of
both worlds.
Consultations are available at Bindoon Medical Centre on Tuesdays, and Bullsbrook Medical Centre on
Tuesday AM/Thurs PM
For appointments call Dr Keith Brown on 0418 409 475
Health & FitnessJudith Dennis, Chittering Physiotherapy
One of the major problems confronting our society with an “aging population” is the increase in chronic diseases, especially diabetes. In the young the increase in obesity is the most obvious challenge. Exercise and balanced diet have been shown repetitively to be major factors in preventing and minimising the impact of these conditions. It is therefore essential that we, both as individuals and as a community, recognise this and work towards healthy lifestyles.
What does this mean? Generally we should be fit to live, both mentally and physically. Specifically, we should be mentally fit enough to enjoy life, problem solve and carry out our daily duties. We should be physically fit enough to work, to do what we enjoy and to protect our bodies so they remain in a condition that will enable us to continue doing what we enjoy throughout life. The only way we can do this is to continually test our mind and body. For the mind, social interaction, puzzles, crosswords, etc are a good exercise. For the body we need to maintain strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, good posture and a healthy weight. For both we need to control our stress levels.
Chittering PhysiotherapyJudith Dennis, Chittering Physiotherapy
Regrets to announce that as from Monday 6th August2012, Health department clients [e.g. concession card holders; those recently discharged from
a public hospital] will no longer be seen free of charge by this service as the contract has been awarded elsewhere.
All other clients will still be able to access the service at the normal rates. Concession card holders and students will continue to receive a discounted rate. Medicare and DVA referrals from a GP will continue to be seen at Chittering Physiotherapy
The benefits of eating your greensAs Maggie Edmonds points out in Locavore News, (page 12) there are lots of green vegies in season at the moment. We all know they are good for us, but why?
Here are some good reasons to add more greens to your diet.
• Green plant foods balance your pH. Many modern foods are acidic in nature and can lead to health issues, so balancing your body with neutralizing foods like greens keeps your body’s pH at a healthier level.
• Some dark greens include omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are important to many of the body’s functions, especially for brain function.
• Chlorophyl in green plants acts as a blood detoxifier.
• They are high in nutrients and enzymes necessary for your body to function, such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium and vitamins, including vitamins K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins. (Dead foods like white bread, refined sugar, cookies and the like rob you of health and vitality.)
• In greens, you’ll find a variety of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect your cells from damage and your eyes from age-related problems.
• Greens are powerful antioxidants, and they support the immune system.
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educATIoN Northern valleys News acknowledges trONOX as an active supporter of schools in the region. the financial donations to local schools; Bullsbrook, Bindoon and Gingin play a key role in the schools being able to fund new projects and initiatives.
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Melbourne Cup visits Gingin DHSGingin DHS came alive with Cup fever, Tuesday, 31 July to welcome the 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour to town as part of the iconic trophy’s annual journey across Australia and New Zealand.
The 18-carat gold 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup, valued at $175,000, alongside Cup winning jockey, John Marshall who rode atop Rogan Josh in 1999, providing the local community a memorable and exclusive opportunity to share stories of the illustrious race.
Congratulations to these young jockeys, selected by John Marshall as winner of best costume on the day.
The senior girls netball team from Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon have recently returned from their very first interstate competition. This netball tour was one of the highlights of the college sports program, acting as a major health and sporting initiative promoting healthy eating and physical activity for the social and mental wellbeing of the students. The focus of the tour for the young talented students was to generate good sportsmanship, develop individual skill, build relationships and promote interaction amongst themselves and with other students. Those selected were:
Captain: Mikaela Taylor Vice Captain: Ashley Glass Emma-Jo Passmore Djana Gibson
Mariee Ward Nicole Maindok Courtney Ellyard Shekkira Jones Brooke Taylor
Cody Williamson
Fundraising commenced in 2011 and students, parents and staff fundraised until the goal of $6000 was reached. Fundraising efforts included raffles, calendars, netball skill demonstrations, car washes, and finished with a Bunnings sausage sizzle. In addition, staff and parents worked tirelessly to acquire some generous support from local sponsors including Emperor Contract Personnel, Tiwest, Bindoon IGA and ‘I should be your plumber’ to name a few.
The team arrived on the Gold Coast for a full week of netball and activities including Movieworld, Dreamworld, Outback Spectacular Show, special dinners and a surprise Hummer limousine ride.
The team finished 5th out of 10 teams in their division which is truly an amazing effort from a small country town playing against international teams from New Zealand and England and teams from other states. The event was built on “The Spirit of Netball”, emphasising sportsmanship rather than aggression and friendliness rather than looking out for one’s self, both on and off the court.
Team member Djana Gibson won the “Spirit of Netball” award for her ever-present enthusiasm, willingness to give everything a go and supporting and encouraging all players, on and off the court.
Well done to all team members, staff and families in making this a most successful event, which the college hopes to continue annually. The College would like to congratulate all girls and thank Staff members, Skye Drummond and Katrina Dennis for bringing this dream to a reality for the students.
‘National Tree Day’ at Immaculate Heart CollegeStaff, students, parents and grandparents of Immaculate Heart College observed National Tree Day on Friday 27 July by planting Jacaranda trees on the College grounds. After a brief assembly, where the Principal discussed the importance of National Tree Day, the students walked to their pre-prepared spot for the planting of their very own Foundation Tree.
There, they waited for Father Paul to bless the ground with prayer and holy water. They then proceeded with the planting process. There was much focused activity for the hour that was designated to the task. After completing their tree planting, the children stood proudly beside their Foundation Tree for an individual photograph. It was a momentous and historical occasion!
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Sunsets and Velvet Night SkiesWritten by Donna Vanzetti
While setting up our telescopes for a night of stargazing at the Gingin Observatory, we watched as the sun began to set. It appeared as if an angel’s paintbrush began to transform the sky. The colours started out in muted tones of mushroom pinks and soft yellows of crème brulee.
As the Sun dipped below the horizon, splashes of colour transformed into vibrant gold’s and crimson reds. I realised the Sun had actually set 8 minutes ago and I was seeing the light of the sun, as it was, in the past. Our Sun is just one of billions of stars in our Milky Way Galaxy and yet it is so very special and life-giving to us.
As the colours of the sunset turned pastel and faded away, darkness descended and the glitter of those billion stars began to peak out from behind
the black, velvet night sky. I new then that nature was not finished with her spectacular display, it was only just beginning!
With the fall of night, a whole new world is lit up and put on display. It is just waiting to be explored and throughout August there are some wonderful opportunities to do just that.
Saturn and Mars spend the month together, along with Spica, the leading star in Virgo. They are easily seen in the western sky from 7pm. On the 7th, the trio form a triangle and then on the 14th, a straight line. To add to the spectacle, the Moon joins this dance on the 22nd creating a highlight for stargazers. Remember that Mars is quite red in colour and Saturn a soft yellow. This will help to distinguish which is which.
Exploring the universe overhead is easy and lots of fun. It’s a great way to become familiar with the night sky and to know where the planets are at that time. Plus, while waiting for it to get dark enough, you can enjoy the sunsets as well!
To view these objects and more, visit the Gingin Observatory.
did you know?the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw, Anigozanthos manglesii was proclaimed the floral emblem of Western Australia on 9 November 1960.
Be on the look out - you will start to see them on the side of the road over starting August/September.
Chittering Native Wildflowers- Photographic Competition
School students and community members are invited to enter photographs they have taken of a favourite or significant native wildflower into the Chittering Wildflower Festival Pho-tographic Competition 2012. Photographs should capture a native wildflower image of beauty or significance from the local area, or as close to Chittering as possible. Images should be accompanied with a location of where taken and a name of the native wildflower, if possible. The photographic competition consists of four categories – junior primary (K-3), primary (years 4 -7), high school (years 8 -12) and open (any age group). An entry fee of $1 will apply to entries in the Open category. Entries will be judged by a professional photographer and cash prizes will be awarded for each category. The photos will be on public display during the four days of the Chittering Wildflower Festival September 13th –16th 2012. Entries close by 5:00pm Monday 10th September 2011. How to Enter 1. A hard copy entry must be submitted on photographic paper no larger than A4 (29 x 21cm), mounted on white card with no more than a 1cm boundary. Complete details below and submit one form per photograph. 2. Entries must be mailed to or left at: Chittering Native Wildflower Photographic Competition, Chittering Visitors Centre, 6180 Gt Northern Hwy, BINDOON, 6502, by 5:00pm Monday 10th Sept. 2012. 3. Photographs taken in Chittering and surrounding area are eligible.
ENTRY FORM—ONE PER PHOTOGRAPH Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________Post Code_____________ Phone:________________________Mobile:______________________Email:_____________________________________________ Category: Junior Primary High School Open Date of Birth:_____________________________ Image Location Details:___________________________________Name of Native Wildflower(if known):___________________________________ I hereby agree to all of the terms and conditions for the Chittering Native Wildflowers - Photographic Competition (see back of flyer)
Print Name (Parent or Guardian if entrant under 18years of age) :________________________________________________________ Signed (Parent or Guardian if entrant under 18years of age)________________________________________________Date:________
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1. Let’s start with the first olympic games, which were held way back in 776 BC in olympia, Greece. Which Greek god were they held in honor of? Athena, Apollo, Hercules or Zeus?
2. What was the only event held at the first olympics in 776 BC? Wrestling, Discus throw, Running race, A sausage-eating contest?
3. in which month did the
London 2012 olympics start? Jan, Dec or July?
4. Which country held the last Summer olympic Games? China, Belgium, or Sydney?
5. How many sports will feature in the games? 16, 26 or 36?
6. What is the name of the building where the track cycling event takes place? Velodrome, Eton Manner or old trafford?
Pick up an entry form at the Bindoon Post Office!
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50 Spoonbill Close $695,000This unique 10 acre property is nestled in the hills overlooking the beautiful Chittering Valley, and walking distance to Spoonbill Lake.
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Most people with superannuation have seen the share market come down in recent years. Just over four years ago the All Ordinaries was around 6800 points, today it is 4279, that’s down almost 40%.
Interesting the property market hasn’t really seen the same decline. Or has it? The numbers may not support the drop but I think on the ground we all know that the market, particularly “out of inner city” is still very dull and property values are down.
The fact is that many sellers are still sitting on inflated prices and the hard truth is if people
really want to sell they need to price down to find the market.
Perhaps a sign of things to come, the owner of this property, has moved on and is “over it” and says sell. The property was on the market for $760,000 and has been for a couple of years. It has recently been reduced to $599,000, that’s a 21% decrease. At this price surely it will sell; abundant water, grapes, cropping, sheep you name it, you can do it on this 50 acres.
The house needs a good makeover but solid brick and tile structure to work with, great views and a pool to help enjoy the summer.
Is $599,000 the right price for this? On a purely summation valuation, that is adding up the components of the property; a brick and tile home, with established infrastructure and 50 acres at less than $10,000 per acre it would seem a bargain buy.
It will be interesting to watch what happens in the next month. Perhaps someone who has the vision and the inspiration like Despina Christos, will take up this opportunity. We’ll keep you posted.
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Changes at Cabassi Realty Cabassi Realty was established by Tom and Angela Cabassi in 1997 and has been a strong part of the local community over this time. So when the time came to consider a succession plan, Tom wanted someone who would continue his community spirit and passion.
On the 1st of July, ownership of the business was transferred to Craig and Karen Hyne. Having grown up in Gingin and still having strong family ties to the area, Craig saw it as a great opportunity to bring his young family back home.
Craig said “We recently built a new home in Gingin and are involved in many different aspects of the local community, including the Chittering Junior Football Club, Gingin Scouts and Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade.”
“I have a tremendous amount of confidence in the future of this area. There are a lot of new projects planned and people are recognising the benefits of living in a safe rural community close to the city.”
Tom will continue his involvement as a partner in the business for at least the next two years, which will allow a seamless transition.
A major strength of the business is the great team spirit and enthusiasm shared by the staff. We continue to develop the business to ensure that we provide our clients with the most professional service possible. Some recent changes include a new website, blog and facebook page, a specialist holiday home management service, improved advertising and new administrative systems and procedures.
If you would like to discuss your property requirements in the Northern Valleys, drop in to our office or give us a call. We would love to talk to you!
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Death, not something you really want to talk about with your parents. How do you sensitively ask have you got a Will and what happens when you die.
When you consider how easy the actual task of creating a will is, you’d think we’d all have one. Ideally something we would do every year, perhaps alongside the tax return.
I was speaking of this recently to Simon McGarth, who has just joined Elders and will offer financial planning services to our northern regions. “You would be simply shocked the number of people I meet who don’t have a Will, have not thought about who to leave their life insurance or super to, or the implications to their families of not paying attention to these little details. Those who don’t have any thought of retirement planning or where their retirement income might come from. “
Simon specialises in farm Succession planning. “Often I am brought in as a mediator/arbitor between family members to discuss the prickly issues of succession/wills/estate/retirement/super/centre link/retirement income/sale and settlement of farm or business and then design and implement strategies to satisfy the needs of my clients. “
In the instance of a sudden death in the family the implications can be significant. Where survivors are left to try and anticipate the deceased last wishes and desires. The emotional burden of losing a loved one is hard enough but when the estate must also be managed and administered the task can be overwhelming.
Simon has agreed to lend his expertise in coming months as we take a look at estate planning, succession planning and other prickly issues which are often left unresolved.
Simon has 25 years experience managing investments in direct equities, fixed income bonds, managed funds, Exchange Traded Funds, options and developing property. Simon also specialises in assisting self funded retirees and advising on establishing and managing Self Managed Super Funds.
Together with Elders he has taken on the challenge to service the entire northern region from Northern Valleys to Carnarvon and beyond. Simon believes the key to servicing the large area, (which is greater than central europe) is being on the road and offering advanced online solutions. We look forward to future editorial contributions by Simon to help readers through the key issues and hopefully have us better prepared.
Simon has already run a couple of successful workshops, the people of Carnarvon have jumped at the chance to have access to the expertise, with over 100 people attending his recent seminar on succession planning.
Bindoon has a new butcher in town. John and Julie Koenders have turned the experience, of deciding what to have for dinner, from a chore into an enjoyable outing. I went shopping with the children and they came away full of cheer. My son said, “he is a very entertaining butcher”.
John and Julie, have been
married for 30 years and they have always worked together as a team. Taking it in turn serving customers, Julie does all the marinades and gourmet selection and John cuts all the meat. The meat is sourced locally and everything in the cabinet is made on site. Julie shares with pride, the cabinet is not big enough to display all
the range.
They have owned 4 butchers in the past, the most recent being, Bullsbrook Meat and Gourmet, which they managed for eight years. John was fondly known as the “Mad Butcher” and he built up a loyal customers base. They have enjoyed a break for four years and decided to buy Bindoon.
According to John, the response has been very encouraging, people say they love the huge range, “just like a Perth butcher shop now”.
They also do a range of sausages, changing every week, John shares, “We have doubled the turnover in the sausages already”.
Like many career paths, John’s decision to become a butcher was quite by chance. “I was a boiler maker by trade, I did my first three months, I didn’t like it.
One day I was sitting on my bicycle looking into the butchers window. The Butcher came out and said what are you looking at. I responded, I was looking at all the cuts of meat. He said do you want to come and help me clean up. When we finished he said do you want to come back Monday and start an apprenticeship?”
John & Julie have arrived in Bindoon with great enthusiasm and experience and are doing everything they can to make the business a success. They have also extended business hours, to 8- 6pm weekdays and now stay open later on Sat from 9am to 1pm. They have a large range of gourmet products and two new specials every week.
BENDIGO BANK Community Grants Together Gingin Community Bank® branch & the Lancelin Branch are proud to support the local communities in the Gingin Shire.
The communities of Gingin, Lancelin, Guilderton & Redfield Park will be sharing over $140,000 worth of community Grants & Sponsorships over the coming months. Some of the projects include:
• Gingin Playgroup - $15,000, Project: Restoration of Gingin Road Board Building (current home to Gingin Playgroup)
• Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group - $50,000: New boat shed for rescue craft plus ablutions & training areas
• Guilderton Community Association - $40,000: Realignment & construction of the Estuary Boardwalk in Guilderton
• Redfield Park Community Association - $16,500: First Aid Post building
Branch Manager, Stephen Fidge said forming & continuing partnerships is just another example of how Community Bank® branches are committed to delivering significant benefits to local community groups.
‘’But whether it’s the local not-for-profit organisation, sporting club or community project, our Community Bank® branch is committed to supporting groups in our community that aim to make the lives of local people better.’’
‘’By banking with your local Community Bank® branch you are also helping to support your community, creating employment opportunities and encouraging business in the local region.
We can help you increase your savings, reduce your tax, protect your family and loved ones. We offer comprehensive financial planning solutions to individuals, family groups, small business people, farmers, plantation and station owners.
We provide services for:• Investment Advice • Life Insurance • Critical Illness & Trauma Insurance • Farm Succession Planning • Fixed Interest Investing• Superannuation • Income Protection Insurance • Investing in Self-Managed Super Funds • Pension Income Planning
Call now to arrange you an appointment on our next visit to the region on 1300 780 108 or Mobile 0413 566 699 or email me on [email protected]
Simon Mcgrath is an authorised Representative of elders Financial Planning Pty Ltd. aFSL no.224645.
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ADRA Bindoon Op Shop Open each morning Sunday-Friday(Closed Saturday)Market last Sunday each month
Bindoon Arts and Crafts Jenny Brown 9576 0593
Bindoon Basketball Carolyn Chadwick 9575 1063
Bindoon Bowling Club Sandra Clarke 9576 1444
Bindoon and District Ag Society Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Society Office, northern end of oval.
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Bindoon Community Progress Association
7.30pm 3rd Tues of month in Ag Society RmRin Rutherford (Pres)Lance Stagbouer (Secretary) 9576 2001
Bindoon Districts Historical Society
Meets 1st Wed of each month 2pm in The Museum Don Gibson 9576 1090
Bindoon Sporting & Rec Assn Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 8pm at Chinkabee
Gail Smith 9655 9046
Bindoon P and C Assn Meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Bindoon Primary School Staff room, Vivienne Du Plessis 0420 352 958
Bindoon Play Group Meets every Friday at Chinkabee 9.30am-12pm Belinda Martin 0429 180 245
Bindoon Range Pony Club Ros Maindock 95760285
Bindoon RSL George Ferguson 9576 1046
Bindoon Retirees Lois Jones (President) Joy Askew (Secretary)
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Bindoon Rifle Club Colin Clarkson (Captain) Dave Mann (Secretary)
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Bindoon Sing Australia Meets Mon nights in the Town Hall from 7-9pm Yvonne Press 9576 1409
Bindoon Theatre Group Alex Douglas 9576 1154
Bindoon Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Meets 1st Wed every second month at 7pm in the Fire Station Catherine Choules 0407 088 245
Bullsbrook Neighbourhood Centre Shaley 9571 1008
Bullsbrook Football Club (Seniors) Rory Bennett 0432 872 931
Chequers Golf Club Open 7 days a week. Visitors welcome. [email protected] 9571 1277
Chittering Visitors Centre.... Meets the 2nd Tues of every month at 7.30pm at the Brockman Centre 9576 1100
Chittering Scout Group Meets Thursdays at the Lower Chittering Hall. Scouter in Charge is Sue Budd 0403 852 333
Lower Chittering Valley Progress & Sporting Assn Dave Barnes 9571 8686
Chittering Junior Football ClubIan Hall 0419 042 455
Chittering Junior Cricket ClubIan Claxon 0409 087 917
Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc Ann Graham (injured wildlife) Louise Bewick ( Sec)
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Gingin/Chittering Lions 2nd Mon of month at 6.30pm, Bowling club, Gingin. 4th Mon of month at 6.30pm at St John Ambulance Rooms, Bindoon. Pat Elliot 9575 2316
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Muchea Judo Club Inc Meets every Tues at Muchea Hall 6.15-8pm juniors/ 8-9pm seniors Ann 9576 1497
Muchea Vol Bushfire Brigade Peter Hall, [email protected] 0437 908 079
Pearce Community Toy Library Open Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am 9571 7491
South Midlands Polocrosse Club Jenny Hall 9571 4362
South Midlands Pony Club Kay Kavanagh 0407 509 509
Wannamal Community Centre Ruth Loudon 9655 7024
Wannamal Indoor Bowls Keith Cunningham 9655 7070
Wannamal Tennis Club Julie Taylor 9655 7013
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INCORPORATION OF BINDOON MENS SHED
Notice is hereby given that Wayne Beard of 302 Gray Road Bindoon [retired], being duly
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incorporation of the Bindoon Men’s Shed.
The association is formed for the purpose of promoting wellbeing and understanding among men.
Signed A.W.[Wayne] Beard
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Using online storage with DropboxDaryl du Plessis - Chittering IT [email protected]
Dropbox is an internet (aka cloud) based storage utility that you can use to store and share files. It’s like having a 2GB thumb drive available wherever you can get internet access.This can be very useful if you need to send a large number of photos or documents to many people, or if you want to access files from multiple devices, e.g. from your home computer, from your smartphone, from a work computer.
You just upload the files to dropbox and send out links to friends to the people that you want to share these with. This is much easier than trying to send mutlpie emails with photos attached. For every person that you get to join up to dropbox you also get 500MB of space added to you quota, up to a maximum of 16GB. There are also paid options for increasing the amount of storage you have available, but you get 2GB for free when you signup.
Dropbox is also smart enough to know what parts of a file have changed, and will only upload the changes, so you save on time and bandwidth costs when synchronising files. Dropbox maintains a secure connection when access files and ensures that only the people you authorise will get access to files you share.
Another benefit of Dropbox is that it can be used as a backup for important documents stored on your computer. For example, if your hard drive fails, or computer gets stolen, you can still access the documents you have stored on Dropbox from another computer or device.
Dropbox is not the only cloud storage service available, but it is very popular and and has many 3rd party integrations. Some other options you may want to consider are Amazon’s cloud drive, Microsoft’s Skydrive and Google docs amongst others. One thing to consider though is that your data will be stored in other jurisdictions and will be subject to the laws of those countries (typically the USA). If privacy is a concern then read the privacy policy thoroughly to be certain that your information will be used appropriately. For more information check out the following links.dropbox.comskydrive.live.comdocs.google.com
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Making it look easyWannamal uni student Lauren Browne has her sights set on competeing in the presitigous Adelaide 3 day event after winning her first two star event last month on horse Dakota Ultra Easy.
Her first competition at this level was at the start of the season this year, at Capel CNC. A confidence boosting run saw her finishing 5th with only 0.8 penalties to add to her dressage score. Since then she has competed in Brookleigh CIC placing 1st and highest placed junior, Brigadoon CNC , placing 3rd and Wooroloo CIC two star which she was thrilled to win.
Lauren says she was surprised by how well Easy managed the hills at Wooroloo.
“This was a big concern of mine prior to the event. Given how well Easy pulled up at the end of the cross country course, I don’t know what I was worried about.”
The little chestnut gelding has exceeded all Lauren’s expectations, progressing from Pre-novice level to CIC** in the six years she has been riding him. Standing only 15hh, Easy is small for an event horse, but
according to Lauren has a heart of Gold.
“I am very lucky to have found such a special horse that has taught me so much, and allowed me to progress up the levels. I used to think “it is a shame that he isn’t a little bigger”; however he has proved that size is no barrier.”
Lauren currently juggles her uni studies with riding, competing and training young horses.
She has three of her own horses in work, along with three Delamerie Park horses owned by Polly Ann Huntington. Lauren has been been riding horses for Polly going on three years, and says she has learnt so much in this time.
“I enjoy the challenge of working and training younger horses. It gives me great satisfaction in watching them progress overtime.”
Lauren is grateful for the huge support her, initially non-horsey, family have given her.
“I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for my family, especially my mum. Before I got my licence, mum would drive my horses everywhere for me and still does sometimes! She has given up a lot for me so that I can pursue my dream”
No doubt Lauren has been keenly watching the Equestrian Events in London this week. You never know, one day we might be watching her at the Olympics!
Brook Hunt UpdateZoe Ellis
Since the opening meet late in May the Brook Hunt has enjoyed some of the best of hunting on farms of the Northern Valleys. Not only have we been invited back to venues in Dandaragan, Moora, Cunderdin, Kojonup, Gingin, Goomalling, Piawanning, Wannamal and Watheroo but also we have tried new properties at Calingiri and Bindi Bindi. At Calingiri we stayed at the old railway
barracks before hunting from Emdavale farms just out of town as guests of Steve and Suzanne Woods and what a fantastic day it turned out to be. Another new hunt property and new friends to the Brook Hunt are Mal and Jenny King from Spreadalong, Bindi Bindi.
So many new riders have joined us this year including Michelle and Liam who have recently migrated from Ireland to work locally in the Wannamal area. We have around 5 weeks left of the season and will be visiting Wannamal, Watheroo and Dandaragan in the next few weeks.
“The Second last fence of the cross country course at Brookleigh was the water complex. Easy jumped in so confidently that he nearly threw me out of the saddle. All I could think was, I’m so close to home now, don’t fall off!”.
Photo: Darren Dawes. Wooroloo CC**
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Rhys Browne - Bindoon/Calingiri - Bottle Race
Tessa Forbes - Bullsbrook - Agility Aces Race
Chris Adams - Murray - Mug Shuffle
Above; Bottle Race
Left; Bindoon Range Pony Club members raffled a box of vegies to raise funds for their club. Left-right; Kimberley McKay, Oliver Lanman, Kate McKay and Emily Lanman
Harriet Haddleton
The MGA World Team Championships competition was held at the David Broome centre in Chepstow Wales. The competition was between 17 teams from around the world all of which rode their own ponies except for Australia, Canada and New Zealand who rode borrowed ponies. The United States team even flew their ponies to the competition.
We rode in 2 heats of 8 races over 3 days and then in 2 heats of a seeded final. So 64 races over the 4 days. The teams on borrowed ponies were well behind all those with their own horses and we fought out the C Final. The A Final was held at the Royal Welsh show, a really big agricultural show with no rides or anything like our royal show. It was really interesting. The competition was won by France, beating England and Ireland.
I have headed home to one of the
English riders homes and will then travel with them to the MGA European championships in Italy.
It was non-stop action when the Australian Mounted Games Association (WA) held an individual games competition at the Bindoon Range Pony Club grounds, (Hanley Oval, Catholic Ag College Bindoon) on the 14th July.
A variety of games including Agility Aces, Bottle Shuffle, Speed Weavers and Run and Ride tested the skills of horses and riders.
Everyone was welcome to join in and horses were swapped around as needed.
The overall winners were as follows;Under 12’s -Annie HerzerUnder 15’s - Tommy GliddonUnder 17’s - Sean FraserOpen - Dan FosterVeterans - Dan Foster
MGA (WA) President Sean Corbin said; “On behalf of the MGAWA Committee and our members I would like to extend a huge thank you to the committee and members of Bindoon Horse and Pony Club for allowing us to use their grounds at our recent event.
This event had a great turnout, with several new riders attending, which we believe was because of the location. Many riders commented it was great to ride at a different venue so close to home.”
World Championships - WalesBullsbrook teenager Harriet Haddleton recently represented Australia at the prestigious MGA World Championships in Wales. Well done Harriet! Following is her report...
Harriet competeing on her horse Danny
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Give golf a go!Calling all interested adults, teenagers and children. The Gingin Golf Club are offering full and social memberships at half price so why not take up a golden opportunity of a great offer and give golf ago.
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Over the next 8 weeks Coaching will take place at the Gingin Golf Course on a Monday afternoon for school children at 3:30pm.
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KIDS at workIt was wonderful to see young kids hard at work
at the recent Gingin vs Calingiri game. I tried to chat to the young score keepers and quickly discovered this is serious business. I wrongly assumed an adult would relay the scores, but no, they are completely in charge and must pay full attention.
As for the junior boundary umpires they might be half the size of the players but their word is still final, they take home a little pocket money, good exercise and I’m sure wonderful life experiences.
WAFL Junior Country Championships were held at Brownes Stadium , home of the Perth Demons Football Club in July school holidays with great talent on display from the Midlands football region.
The Perth FC Robert Wiley Country Academy with the support of the Midlands Regional Football Development Council and Perth Football Club compiled a squad of boys aged 14 and 15 years to represent the Perth Football Club country squad.
The players had a tough weekend of football winning 2 out of 3 of their matches. They found themselves in a real
battle against East Fremantle when they went down by 24 points .
The squad gained accolades for their dedication, sportsmanship and behaviour on and off the field and should be congratulated for their efforts.
Best players for the weekend were, Corey Ugle(Northam), Josh Siegart ( Goomalling), Kade Morton(Moora), Matthew Taylor(Wannamal), Matthew Flint(Northam), Jayden Glover(Moora) and Dylan Simmons (Cervantes).
Above: Kale Worth (Gingin), Matthew Taylor (Wannamal).
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Take home the couch!At every home game ‘the couch’ is auctioned and
the winner enjoys it for the next home game. Free food and drink as well as the comfy couch.
Boundary Umpires; Blake Derbyshire, Jerome Woods, Johl Kay, Kayde Kestel (pictured above) Score Keepers; Cooper Rule, Scott Williams, Lachie Martin (pictured right)
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At the start of the football season we featured a story on American ruck Jason Wilhelm, who is one of 4 Americans selected to come and play football in Australia. The program is an initiative of AFL to help foster the sport in the US.
At the time Jason spoke about the parcel he sent home to his mum and dad and clearly he was pretty close to both of them and would have loved for them to come visit him. I asked him if they were coming over, he didn’t think this would be possible, given distance and expense etc.
What he didn’t know was that Sharon Rule was secretly working with his Mother via email to try and arrange a surprise visit. A few local Gingin friends took up the challenge and pooled some money together to pay half the airfare and voila the dream was a reality. According to Sharon the visit was a complete surprise to everyone including the family back home.
A lunch was arranged at the Gingin pub, Can you imagine Jason’s surprise and delight, sitting with friends over lunch at the Gingin pub and in walks
Sharon with his Mum and Dad.
According to Brendon Fewster, “Jason was completely speechless”. We caught up with Jason’s parents Diane & Al Wilhelm, at the game and they were over the moon to be able to watch their son play. They were both obviously extremely proud of Jason and loved the opportunity to be here for him.
It never ceases to amaze me no matter how big and strong one becomes, the parent child connection can still be so powerful.
Gingin Golf club notes
July has been a month for mixed emotions at the Golf Club. A record dry month has meant ideal conditions for playing, but the lack of rain is of major concern to everyone.
The Brian Fewster Memorial , W&J Greenwell 2 person Ambrose event was won by Bryce Saurine and Andrew Steele with a Nett Score of 62, from the team of Eugene Daniels, Jim Selkirk and Murray Roberts with 62.5. Ross Parry and Chris Samata came 3rd with nett 65.
To round out the month Bendigo Bank and Gingin Cellarbrations combined to sponsor a 3 person Ambrose event. 12 teams enjoyed a beautiful day with Andrew Steele, Troy Baxter and Lloyd Moray running out winners with a Nett 58.33. Paula Brodie-Hall, Micheal Quinn and Jono Wilson beaten by ½ a shot with 58.85 and Glenn Taylor and Brett Stoakes excelled in a two man team for third place with Nett 59.
A family reunion
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Congratulations to the Gingin Hockey Team for achieving their first goal and their first win for the 2012 hockey season.
The Gingin Hockey Team, have worked hard all year with a new team, including a lot of brand new players, having lost half of last year’s team through pregnancy.
Gingin & Calingiri played the game in
good spirits and it was a great game to watch. The final score was 2-1. The celebrate this occasion, the “Dead Ant” was performed during and after the game.
Pictured above; John Puglia (coach), Ali McVee, Cheynae King, Nicki Quinn, Del Jack, Jessica Elliot, Raeanne Elliot, Cath, Nyta Vue, Ashlyn Siviour, Natasha Choules, Amy Matthews, Hayley Slater, Cheryl Watson.
Gingin Hockey Club Breaks Drought
Gingin Hockey Club Breaks Drought
The game will be on Sunday, 12 August against Toodyay.
If you are looking for a fun and cheap family day out - I can’t recommend highly enough a day at a country fixture.
The recent Gingin versus Calingiri was a superb day out for all. As someone said if you can’t have the rain you might as well get out and make the most
of the sunshine.
Grab the family and friends and head on over to Gingin for an action filled day with Gingin Hockey and Football team playing on the same day at the respective ovals at Gingin.
The Gingin Football club (Eagles) will also be celebrating their anniversary and have invited past players to come along for the day.
The last Gingin home game for the 2012 Season
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