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ADVERTISING SALES: [email protected] Council squashes servo By GEOFF VIVIAN motion saying traffi c was getting cillors to vote against the motion. automatically. It’s not up to us.” against approving the development. ACCOUNTS: worse on the roundabout all the time. Cr Mulcahy said council had no Cr Janelle Price was one of several Council passed Cr Goode’s motion ONSTRUCTION work on “People are increasingly and ag- choice other than to approve the councillors who also urged council 10-2. The Weekender contacted site a service station facing Al- gressively jockeying their positions,” service station and lunch bar as it to refuse the development. developer Peter Webb and Associ- [email protected] bany’s Chester Pass Rounda- C he said. was an “allowable development” “When you are on Council most ates to ask if the fi rm intended to bout will have to stop, at least for under the City Plan. appeal council’s decision. the time being. “It raises the spectre of serious of your job is to represent the com- She said if council did not approve munity,” she said. At this week’s council meeting Cr accidents.” Director Nik Hidding said he had CLASSIFIEDS: it a State Administrative Tribunal According to Cr Price it was SAT’s no comment to make at this stage. Alison Goode moved a motion to Cr Goode’s motion was in direct (SAT) would overturn the decision. refuse planning permission for the opposition to the staff recommenda- practice to travel to Albany and Albany people reported seeing [email protected] controversial development on safety tion, which included a plan to only “We don’t get elected on council to inspect the site before making a de- heavy machinery demolish the exist- grounds. allow vehicles to enter the proposed make popular decisions all the time. cision and she believed the tribunal ing building on the site last week. would agree with Council once it “I have lost count of how many garage from Albany Highway and “We need to be guided by legisla- In a report last month the RAC people have stopped and asked me exit on to Chester Pass Road. tion,” she said. saw traffi c conditions. called the roundabout WA’s second Check out our locally owned radio station at what is going on,” she said. Councillors Nicolette Mulcahy and “We know it is an allowable use. Councillors Stocks, Dowling, riskiest regional intersection and www.goldmx.com.au Cr Ray Hammond seconded the Anthony Moir were the only coun- “We know SAT will overturn it Shanhun and Sutton also spoke sixth riskiest intersection overall. 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ALBANY FINE “Sometimes all it takes hundreds of tonnes of “The Greens have al- is to ask someone ‘How talk about their mental health along the way. oysters in the harbour. ways stood up for our pre- FURNITURE are you going?’” Mr Chris Sainty (centre), Roger Seeney and Rob Woods prepare for this cious places, and creating He was looking forward “Now it’s our job to Phone: 9842 8555 Woods said. “It’s not al- year’s Black Dog Ride one-day ride in Denmark. restore the environment artifi cial oyster reefs in ways easy, but sometimes to building on that suc- Oyster Harbour will ben- cess with this year’s ride Agriculture Denmark. to bring back the oysters,” Chris Tallentire, Prof Peter Cook, MLA Peter Watson and Bryn Warnock 31 Hercules Crescent, Albany that’s enough to get the he said. “It’s going to efit oyster production,” conversation started.” on March 19 that begins Mr Woods said the organ- at Emu Point. he said. Open 8am-5pm: Mon-Fri in Denmark and takes in isers were also grateful have the benefi t of actu- www.albanyfi nefurniture.com.au Mr Woods, Chris Sainty, Found the brother! ally filtering the water. onto a barge. This plat- does create a benefi t for sive – a lot of jobs will be Nationals’ candidate Mt Barker, Porongurup for marshals who had form is from where they fi sh habitat and the eco- created in building those Robbie Sutton said the Roger Seeney and a band volunteered to help the THANKS to everyone who entered last week’s The oysters are magnifi - of helpers are spreading and Albany, before re- are placed on the ocean system broadly.” reefs out there before we Nationals through Roy- turning to Denmark. event run smoothly. Find the Blues Brother competition in con- cent purifi ers. the message that it’s ok to junction with Albany Entertainment Centre. fl oor by crane. Marine biologist Prof start seeding them with alties for Regions had “We’ll have more fish oysters.” talk about mental health Mr Woods said the event Nationally, the Black Many of you correctly spotted the Blues “We can locate these Peter Cook, who has already committed $1.2m Call Nick or Jackie to get A-Head with was particularly relevant Dog Ride charity has habitat and therefore been supervising Mr War- He said the exact size issues. Brother checking out local duo Old School more fi sh.” bags to within ten centi- for remediation work to for regional areas, with raised more than $2.2 Road on page 45. Congratulations to winners metres of where we want nock’s PhD studies, said and location of the reefs improve the health of They have been involved the suicide rate for men million and began when Marine biologist Bryn small experimental reefs in other Black Dog Ride Kylie Burgess, Nat Britton and Brandon Inman them, cut out the bottom would have to be negoti- Oyster Harbour and Wil- in regional areas twice as founder Steve Andrews who all won double passes for tonight’s Of- Warnock said all of the of the bag and raise the were made in the harbour ated with the Department son Inlet in Denmark. events in the past and high as that in metropoli- rode around Australia on expertise, materials and last year to prove oysters decided to spearhead their fi cial Blues Brothers Revue show. bag again,” Mr Warnock of Transport but Labor’s “The state government tan areas. his own in 2009 to raise facilities needed to create said. “We want to create could be supported. funding would allow up is partnering with local own one-day ride from awareness for depression the reefs were available in Denmark last year. Other community a substrate that’s elevated “We’ve got oysters on to 2ha of reefs to be built. groups including the Oys- groups have also taken and suicide prevention, Albany. above the mud so we’re those at the moment He said the proposed ter Harbour Catchment Mr Woods said the in- up the cause and are as- following the loss of his Seed oysters would be deploying this rock onto but that’s just to make $2m oyster reef was Group and South Coast augural event included sisting with the ride by mother and wife. grown in Frenchman Bay areas that are otherwise sure the oysters survive completely different to NRM,” he said. about 140 participants supplying lunch, morn- Mr Woods said anyone hatchery and coffee rock just mud. and watch how fast they the $1m concrete fi shing “This is vital work that who rode on more than ing and afternoon teas. who wanted to participate (laterite) sourced from a “It’s pretty low-value grow,” he said. reef near Michealmas or will reduce pollution and 100 motorcycles and These include Denmark in the ride this year could local quarry. “We’re looking at ex- Breaksea Islands which discharges.” raised $13,000. habitat for the most part Lions, Mt Barker Lions join through www.black- This would be placed so that’s why creating a tending those reefs to be Premier Colin Barnett Liberals candidate Greg The funds went towards and the WA College of dogride.com.au. in one-tonne “bulk bags” three-dimensional struc- hectare-sized reefs. announced last month. Stocks has been contacted Albany Courthouse which are then loaded ture on top of that really “It is quite labour inten- “It’s not an oyster reef,” for comment. • New Housing AVE you ever noticed the main entrance Women build bridges Hdoorway to Albany Courthouse fronting Stirling Terrace? • Renovations SOROPTIMIST Interna- The Bridge campaign, against women. The sym- Support for green future through wave energy tional (SI) Albany mem- which captured the imagi- bolic gesture of joining Standing at the front of the building today you WA GREENS have welcomed the Labor promised to resume the This is what the Greens have been advances like Tesla vehicles can see the beautiful arched doorway built from • Gas Installations & Servicing bers will join thousands nation of the community. together on a bridge is recent announcement to construct abandoned wave energy project pursuing in our push to drive in- and 3-D printing in an inclusive NEW RANGE OF STYLISH Albany granite. This was a design feature of a wave energy farm off the South when it announced its policies for novation and business. community environment,” said of women around the The fi rst Join Me on the also seen as a reminder George Temple Poole’s architecture – and the HIGH-QUALITY ELECTRIC BEDS globe by again taking Bridge campaign started that everyone is con- only one of its kind in the world. Coast at Sandpatch Reserve. the seat of Albany in late January. “There are solutions that create Ms Evers. • Commercial nected and that together, part in the annual Join in 2010 when women The entrance’s design is unusual in that one Greens’ candidate for the South The Liberal Government had employment, provide services “I can’t help but think how Me On The Bridge cam- from Rwanda and the women can ensure their side is much wider than the other – referring to West Diane Evers said she had cancelled the proposed Carnegie and protect the environment. It people must have reacted when • All Maintenance and paign as part of Interna- Democratic Republic of rights are respected and the style as asymmetrical – a feature that would looked forward to such a move project in Albany, instead provid- seems that we may be crossing a the automobile was introduced to tional Women’s Day on the Congo joined together can collectively forge a create much attention over the decades and point since it was fi rst raised by Car- ing funds for its establishment off threshold as Albany leads the state replace the horse and cart. Blocked Drains Wednesday, March 8. on the bridge connecting new world. to one clever architect intent on making his mark. negie Wave Energy nearly 10 Garden Island in Perth. in clean energy production.” “I imagine my grandchildren Since 1908, Internation- their two countries that The community is in- The coat of arms on the left-hand side arch at years ago. Ms Evers said the Carnegie The Greens announced their were on opposing sides the front of the building is a direct link to Sydney at will look back one day and won- al Women’s Day has been vited to join local women “If our government had planned project recognised the opportu- Energy 2030 plan to generate 100 of war, showing that they the time it was created, because Edmund Lockyer nity for jobs in the design and per cent of WA stationary energy der what took us so long to adopt a time to celebrate the on the Albany Pedestrian at all for the future, Albany could renewable energy.” achievements of women could build the bridges Footbridge next Wednes- sailed from that city on behalf of the British Gov- development of wave projects, requirements through renewable of peace and hope for the ernment. Therefore it was considered appropriate be using 100 per cent renewable Offi ce/After Hours - 0428 714 432 around the world regard day, March 8 at noon. power already,” she said. and through the establishment sources by 2030. future. to have that link to the ‘mother country’. of the Wave Energy Centre of fun spot Nick - 0400 117 980 less of their national, eth- Soroptimist Interna- Ms Evers said the announcement nic, linguistic, cultural, Between 1885 -1897 Poole was responsible for “Prior to the installation of the Excellence in collaboration with from Carnegie came as the Green This action sparked a tional is a dynamic or- numerous WA government buildings; 36 have Email - [email protected] economic or political massive global movement Albany Wind Farm, Albany had the UWA Albany campus. Skills Sustainability Festival The four most beautiful ganisation for today’s been classifi ed by the National Trust. regular power outages and since differences. and in 2011 and 2012 they businesswomen whose “This is world-changing technol- kicked off with a month of activi- Such was the mark of Albany’s beautiful build- that time, very few. The wind farm ogy and Albany will be part of it,” ties, events and demonstrations. words in our common In 2013 SI Albany held were joined by thousands aim is to educate, em- ing and its design, it was the main feature on PL8615 GF011398 of people on hundreds of has provided a stabilising aspect. she said. “As the state manager of Green language: I told you so. its inaugural Join Me On power and improve the postcards promoting the oldest town in the colony Gore Vidal bridges worldwide. lives of women and girls – what an amazing legacy for a wonderful town. “Once the wave project is in- “Clean energy 24/7 at our door- Skills, I am proud that we host In 2013 bridge events around the world. 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Ardess Nursery 230 Chester Pass Road, Albany email: [email protected] COLLATING MANAGER: Dianne Marshall. www.stclarefamilyandocchealth.com 14 Prior Street, Albany 107 STEAD ROAD, ALBANY, 6330 • PHONE: 9842 2788; FAX: 9842 2789 • CLASSIFIEDS: 9842 2787 Locally owned, locally grown Weekdays: 9am-5pm Weekends: 9am-4pm 4 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 5 Caroline in charge of ACCI Call to compensate GM–affected growers WESTERBERG A PETITION calling for legisla- him the organic accreditation farmer protection legislation THE Albany Chamber of “We would like to have tion to compensate farmers who he had worked to achieve over should be passed ensuring that TOWING Commerce and Industry’s some held locally to be suffer fi nancial loss or loss of many years. Ms Evers said the a fund is set up to compensate ESTABLISHED 1956 (ACCI) has appointed able to benefi t our mem- accreditation due to the involun- loss of accreditation, reduction non-GM farmers for losses due its fi rst female president bers and make sure they tary introduction of genetically in value of his crop, as well as to contamination. since the 1990s. keep up to date.” modifi ed (GM) organisms was considerable legal costs had “Non-GM canola attains a Caroline Hayes said as She said the chamber recently handed to South West taken an enormous toll on Mr price premium of up to 10 per an experienced Albany had successfully lobbied Greens’ candidate, Diane Evers. Marsh’s fi nancial situation. cent above GM canola. Reduc- Manufacturers of businesswoman her focus to stimulate tourism but Ms Evers was asked by Nan- tion of this premium through would be on strategic de- she would not be concen- “It was well understood before nup farmer Bee Winfi eld to take GM canola was introduced that contamination without com- QUALITY ROOF TRUSSES AND WALL FRAMES velopment and future di- trating on any particular the petition to the next govern- pensation is unfair to growers.” rections for the Chamber. sector. contamination could easily oc- 17-21 Cockburn Rd, Albany • Ph: 9842 1533, Fax: 9842 1833 ment to avoid situations as cur. The unanswered question The Greens’ policy calls for “It is fantastic to be able “I am looking at overall experienced by Kojonup farmer was, ‘Who would be responsible restrictions on further intro- www.rainbowft.com.au to represent the women in business and what is best Steve Marsh when GM canola Towing when it occurred?’ As it turned duction of GM crops unless Contractor our community,” she said. for Albany and what is from a neighbouring property independent research can dem- best for our members out, no one took responsibility,” u Double Glazing Specialists The last female presi- was found on his land. said Ms Evers. The petition pro- onstrate there is no harm to 24/7 TOWING and that will be a diverse Premium Windows dent was Joanne Barbour The incident subsequently cost vides a solution by suggesting biodiversity and human health. u Energy-effi cient Glass from 1989 to 1991 and range of things,” she said. u French, Bi-fold and Hinged Doors the fi rst was Muriel Pat- “It takes more than tour- 9841 2262 MRB 880 terson (1984-86). ism to have a diverse u Shower Screens and Wardrobes The ACCI executive economy that’s sustain- FAX: 9841 8725 EMAIL: [email protected] elected Ms Hayes on able. There’s so many Corner Vine and Douglas Streets, Albany P: 9841 1377 February 20 after Jaguar other industries within Rates saving for clubs 39 Newbey Street, Albany Cabling proprietor Cam- Albany that exist already. By GEOFF VIVIAN However six other coun- the Local Government “In the last decade it F: 9841 4360 eron Bergsma resigned as Besides being a partner ALBANY Golf Club will cillors were present who Act and council’s stand- is increasingly difficult E: [email protected] president due to increas- in the local Professionals voted for the exemptions ing orders. to engage the passion of ing demands on his busi- Real Estate franchise, avoid paying more than W: www.crystalglasswindows.com.au $21,000 rates once again in November including “I intend to bring the volunteers,” he said. CRYSTAL ness and personal life. New ACCI president Caroline Hayes. she sits on the board of the Mayor, while coun- this year along with 45 matter also when all City South Coast Progress Ms Hayes said she want- the Albany Community cillors Goode, Mulcahy, LASS ed the ACCI to have a “I’d like to see some which we don’t get a lot Foundation (ACF) where other sporting and com- of Albany councillors are Association member G munity groups. Price, Terry and Ham- 100 per cent focussed on Tony Harrison said the WINDOWS & DOORS Glenn Schoof greater involvement in more training, perhaps of in Albany,” she said. she is known as an active mond had voted against the long-term sustainabil- group opposed rates issues affecting Albany some HR training, em- “Often we’re having to organiser of charity fund- In a surprise move Cr the exemptions. ployment, equality agree- raising events. ity of our policy position, being levied on Little businesses, and better travel to Perth to access Janelle Price withdrew Cr Price’s move at the services for members. ments, those sort of things that type of training. – Geoff Vivian without consideration of Grove’s community hall her motion at Tuesday’s time provoked strong as it would hurt the vari- council meeting to over- any other matters extrane- reactions from several ous to the best outcome ous groups who hired it. turn the November de- councillors. cision exempting clubs for City of Albany rate- “We would have to Airline celebrates fi rst anniversary Crs Greg Stocks (Lib- payers,” she said. put the fees up and that from paying more than eral) and Robbie Sutton, REGIONAL Express (Rex) cel- Regional Airlines (VARA) who was implemented following com- $200,000 rates. “Currently I do not be- would destroy all the (Nationals) who are the other groups,” he said. ebrated its first year of Western withdrew services citing a lack munity consultation and feedback As a result, the motion endorsed candidates for lieve that this Council Australian operations on Monday. of viability on the routes, Rex has regarding the historic cost of air lapsed. She would prob- Albany, both cancelled is optimally positioned Cr Price’s motion had DOGGY DAY SPA: Rex celebrated the occasion with a increased the number of services travel on the routes. ably not have mustered the leave of absence from to deliver that very out- favoured rates exemp- across the two routes by 35 per come.” tions on a sliding scale. A Snip with Style to make your Best Friend Smile! small giveaway to all of its passen- Rex has partnered with the City of the numbers to pass her council they had intended gers on Monday’s Perth to Albany cent.” Albany, the Shire of Esperance and motion this week unless to take to fi ght the elec- Representatives of two Small groups who made Book today! By appointment only and Perth to Esperance routes. Rex operates 23 weekly return Perth Airport to deliver lower fares several councillors had tion. groups spoke in favour of less than $250,000 each The company has been operating services between Perth and Albany to the community. changed their opinions They both said they did the exemptions at Public year would have paid no the WA Government-regulated and 18 weekly return services be- Mr Lodge said Rex guaranteed up on the matter since No- this so they could vote Question Time before this rates. tween Perth and Esperance. 0408 244 947 Perth to Albany and Perth to Es- to 30 percent of all seats available vember. against Cr Price’s motion week’s meeting. Groups who earned up perance Regular Public Transport In addition to providing a compre- for sale are made available at the All councillors were this month. Princess Royal Sailing to $1million would have (RPT) routes since February 2016. hensive fl ight schedule with the op- community fare level. present at this week’s In a written statement Club member Chris Old- received a 50 per cent The contract provides Rex with tion of same-day return travel, Rex He thanked all who had worked meeting except for Cr Cr Price said she intended ham said paying rates on discount and groups earn- the sole right to service both routes has also made airfares truly afford- hard over the past year to make the Sandie Smith who was to bring the matter back his club’s property would ing more than $1million for a fi ve-year period. able to regional WA, implementing commencement of Rex services in a strong advocate for the before council at the “fi rst mean an increase in mem- would have been given a Rex general manager network a special ‘Rex Promo’ community WA a success. rates exemptions. opportunity” allowed by bership dues. 90 per cent discount. strategy and sales Warrick Lodge fare which was the fi rst of its kind said the company had built a strong across the airline’s entire network. fun spot relationship with the Albany com- “Rex is proud to have brought to Sutton still concerned over Royalties for Regions the communities of Albany and Es- munity which he thanked for its NATIONALS candidate for Albany “Labor will kill off Royalties for program.” Mr Sutton said Labor support. perance an affordable community Some people just have fare at $129 each way. Robbie Sutton remains convinced Regions to fund road infrastructure, had no credibility in regional WA “Rex is extremely proud of its a way with words, and that WA Labor will kill Royalties rather than continuing vital invest- and questioned how the party could achievements in WA during its fi rst “We understand the importance other people … oh … for Regions by redirecting funding ment into regional development claim it would protect Royalties for Come & discover one of year of operations, having either of fare affordability for regional into programs funded under normal projects such as the hugely transfor- Regions when it was already plan- fulfi lled or exceeded all contractual travellers, and are committed to not have way. Government expenditure. mational Country Age Pensioners ning to change it. obligations,” he said. providing regional WA with access Steve Martin This is despite a number of public Fuel card, despite assurances Labor Mr. Sutton said unlike the major Albany’s best-kept secrets “In comparison to the previous to affordable fares,” Mr Lodge said. would keep it,” Mr Sutton said. contract holder, Virgin Australia The ‘Rex Promo’ community fare denials at Nationals’ accusations parties, the Nationals team was by Labor leader Mark McGowan, “Other programs that are likely solely focused on the issues that who said his party supported the to be cut are funding for mobile matter to regional WA because Open for Lunch & Breakfast program. towers in blackspots, the Regional they didn’t have to contend with Mr Sutton said Labor was already Events Scheme: the list just goes city-based politicians with Perth- Albany 2030 on and on. centric priorities. BYO Available Have Your Say! COMMUNITY proposing to make changes to the STRATEGIC PLAN hugely successful program that “We have been saying this from He said Royalties for Regions had COMMUNITY CONSULTATION REVIEW would undermine the fundamental the start of the campaign and this invested almost $7 billion into more Tues – Sunday 7.30am – 3.00pm purpose of why the program was reinforces our view and resolve to than 3,700 projects across regional established. fi ght hard to protect our signature WA since 2008.

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We are endorsing the following political parties: as she’s ever been • Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party – they have done By ANNE SIMPSON day, because her husband a good job advocating for sensible gun laws, highlighting WESTERN AUSTRALIA Laurie had mumps. OCAL historian excessive increases in gun licences and support the Joan Blight has led “I was very impressed committee inquiry into the RSPCA WA. La truly remarkable with myself,” she admitted life, but at 84 she is cer- and justifi ably so. • One Nation – more of a message to Canberra regarding tainly not ready to put Eleven years later, in the the immigration Ponzi scheme: driving up house prices aside her three mornings 1990s, Laurie was ready forcing our young people into a lifetime of debt. Or you a week at the little Wesley to retire and they moved to don’t want what is happening in Europe to happen here. Uniting Church Museum Kampong Road in town. and relax. After nearly 11 years here Along with friend and he died of kidney failure. [email protected] fellow curator Judith Laurie had struggled McKechnie, Joan lends with kidney disease for Written and authorised by Neville Davidson her wealth of knowledge some time and with no about local history and facilities in Albany, Joan the Wesley Church to drove him to Perth every this unique project which three months for treat- houses a collection of ment. She went to the local historic wedding gowns, press about the need for a 67$7(:,'( alongside a room full of dialysis machine and with church memorabilia and the support of the Hortin books from decades past. family, Albany’s fi rst two %($5,1*6 In between curious visi- Joan Blight is one of two curators at the Wesley dialysis units and a spe- tors who stroll in from Uniting Church Museum in Duke Street. cialist nurse were set up 80 CHESTER PASS ROAD, ALBANY WA 6330 Duke Street to take a peek near the Senior Citizens Ph:(24 Hrs) 9842 2488 Fax: 9842 2588 at Albany’s smallest mu- Centre. In recognition for her efforts, Joan received seum, Joan brings out her Supplying the people of the Great Southern region notebooks and diaries and Wickepin proved to be a state and national awards. continues working on her “ Meanwhile, she had cer- since 1996 with professional service life story. particularly diffi cult period, with tainly not been idle. In & proven quality products This will be a memoir fi ve years of living in a shed where 1989, after retiring from that is likely to resonate the farming life, Joan with farmers and their dugites and brown snakes lurked joined the Albany His- • Ball Bearings • Roller Bearings • Needle Bearings families who battled dangerously close torical Society (AHS) and • Tapered Roller Bearings • Seals • Uni - Joints Liberal-led Governments are building clearing vast tracts of land ” also started the Albany • Trailer Parts • Gates • Industrial Belts • Pulleys in the eastern Wheatbelt in Genealogy Society. • Couplings • Bushes • Chains & Sprockets • Castor Wheels the 1960s. purse. She subsequently Manypeaks, was certainly She was a committee • KC Tools • Belray & Quantum Lubricants Life was pretty primitive, did midwifery at King an improvement, even member of the AHS and more mobile phone towers in regional but like most farmers’ Edward’s Hospital and though the homestead was became actively involved [email protected] wives, hers were the only married Laurie Blight who massively overgrown with in the complex restoration www.statewidebearings.com.au other pair of hands to help swept his bride off to the creepers and shaded by a process of the Old Gaol. with a multitude of farm- backblocks of Newdegate huge oak tree. Joan was instrumental WA and boosting our communications ing tasks. But let’s just get where she soon learnt The family soon became in fundraising and also back to the beginning and how to drive a three tonne involved in the local com- receiving a grant towards fi ll in a few chapters of a truck, albeit without a munity, with Joan starting the fi ve-year project. life well-travelled. driver’s licence. up a First Aid Post, a spin- Joan’s dedication and network to: Joan was born in Subi- She soon mastered the ners group and ballroom knowledge of local history Building with Pride aco in 1932, one of seven tractor as well, so she classes for youngsters. includes putting together children to parents Jose- could help clear the bush Two of their daugh- the 150 Year History of the phine and Philip Sforcina. and farm sheep while they ters started work which Wesley Uniting Church. She left school at 14 and started a family. Eleven brought the family closer She was also the fi rst fe- managed to study com- years later, the Blights to Albany. They went from male president of the AHS merce without a typewrit- bought another property 4,000 to 8 acres, bought a and is now an honorary Assist travellers in emergencies er, let alone a teacher and with access to the tel- fl ock of black sheep and life member. only a few books on short- ephone and a school bus horses for the girls, and Joan’s recent involve- hand. She then got her fi rst for their three daughters. then bore the brunt of ment with the Duke Street job in a newsagency. The Wickepin proved to be Cyclone Alby that created museum has given her fur- family moved to Albany a particularly diffi cult pe- havoc with the property. ther opportunity to remain in 1949 and she started riod, with five years of Another chapter began actively involved in the training as a nurse for year living in a shed where when the Blights leased a preservation of local histo- Encourage tourism in rural and at the hospital, which was dugites and brown snakes farm near St Ives. By this ry. The museum is located still located in Vancouver lurked dangerously close stage Joan had a private behind the Wesley Uniting Street. Joan went over by, while scorpions and wool classer’s ticket and Church in Duke Street east and then returned to prickly vegetation did it was therefore perfectly and is open on Tuesday, remote areas Albany in 1957, sporting nothing to improve their natural for her to turn Wednesday and Saturday an engagement ring and comfort. The next move to her hand to crutching a mornings from 10am – it’s with £3/5shillings in her Palmdale, the fi rst farm in truckload of lambs one well worth a visit. HONEY Allow regional businesses to thrive The Honey Shop offers... Your only a large range of cold extracted, local builder unprocessed natural honey since 1975 in a modern environment including Jarrah and Karri. 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The We received a warm reception “Certainly these days the move- “Once I got into cadets and • SPORTSWEAR • STUBBIE HOLDERS 34 Graham Street HAlbany last week for a brief Sydney-based vessel carries diesel, onboard and quickly learned the ment in and out of the permanent thought this isn’t bad, then you visit • BAGS • KEY RINGS (off Sanford Road) stop-over to replenish supplies and aviation fuel, food, water and am- best place to walk on a Navy ship Navy and into reserves is something There’s women and the ships – that was the clincher allow crews to stretch their legs. munition. Being a high-value unit, is directly behind the CO, as he we’re seeing more. “ for me. • PENS & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Your local specialist The ships are currently participat- it generally sits behind the action parted the white sea of subordinate little kids and they’re uniforms en route to the bridge. “I always loved the Navy. Once “I visited the aircraft carriers from in home decor... ing in one of the biggest maritime and is protected by other ships, you’ve got that passion it’s always the American Navy and the battle- warfare training exercises under- although it does have a limited Commander Zilko’s career in the there.” in a situation where ships when they came in, and that’s taken by the Royal Australian Navy, capability for self defence. Navy began as wide-eyed cadet, “OUR BUSINESS IS PROMOTING YOURS” Commander Zilko’s time working they’ve got to fl ee their the bit that sparks that interest in Ocean Explorer 17. Commanding Offi cer Grant Zilko having grown up in the vineyards of young people.” Middle Swan, miles from the ocean. on the patrol boat command in Dar- The exercise has just completed has been at the helm since Novem- country Last Saturday, a group of Albany- He was really no different to win as part of Operation Resolute ” an all-Australian phase and will ber 2016 following a tough period Navy Cadets from TS Vancouver anyone in the group of young ca- was particularly challenging. • Quilt Cover Sets now step up to include international for the ship, when it was never too He came face to face to with the enjoyed more than an hour onboard, participants with navies from New far from the headlines, with the dets from Albany’s TS Vancouver he seems well aware of the role keeping their tour guides busy by who enjoyed a tour of the ship on demands of balancing the plight of Zealand, Spain and Italy joining in. culture on board being brought into people desperate to enter Austral- cadets played in kicking off his fi ring questions as they went. • Bedspreads question. Saturday. career and accommodating the local It has been designed to train ships He’s gone on to have an unusually ian waters and the need to uphold HMAS Melbourne, a guided mis- to work together with language and The Weekender was granted an government policy. branch was high on the list during sile frigate, departed on Sunday varied career, including 10 years the ship’s visit. • Cushions & Throws technological differences and also interview with the new CO shortly outside the Navy as a police offi cer. “It was a busy period. There were while HMAS Success slipped its accounts for the Navy’s transition before he headed to HMAS Stirling “We like to get the cadets down, lines on Monday. Both ships will “I joined the Navy Cadets when I a lot of incursions where we had • Towels to respond and pick the boats up,” because in my case it was the bit take part in the training activities FANTASTIC PRODUCTS • GREAT SERVICE was 14. I did that for a while and that sparked the interest,” he said. in the coastal areas north of Perth. thought ‘This is not a bad gig and he said. • Beach Towels liked the Navy kind of life,” he said. “It was a diffi cult job. You are de- He joined the Navy as a mid- fending and applying government • Car Audio Specialists • Sheets & Blankets shipman in 1983 and served for 13 policy, that’s what we’re here for, years and progressed through the but you see the plight of some of ranks to warfare offi cer, working the people who are there. • Sales & Service • Lamps on frigates as a navigator. “There’s women and little kids Commander Zilko then hit pause and they’re in a situation where • Alarms & Immobilisers • Giftware on his Navy career to spend time they’ve got to fl ee their country. raising a family and spent 10 years “But we have to protect our bor- working for the New South Wales ders. It’s from that point of view • Cruise Controls • Curtains & Blinds Police. where you’ve that empathy for them, But he maintained his involvement but you still have to do your job. • Central Locking with the Navy through the reserves “I must admit that the troops I and re-entered 10 years ago. worked with all managed that very REDUCED TO CLEAR - SELECTED QUILT COVER SETS, In his second stint, he has worked well. They understood where the in maritime border protection and pull was from both sides. They BEACH TOWELS, GIFTWARE & MORE held a number of strategic roles in were empathetic to the individuals Canberra. they came across and managed that appropriately.” 34 Graham Street, Albany • Phone 9841 4311 “I’ve had a mixed bag with my 35 SANFORD ROAD, ALBANY [email protected] • www.brocksalbany.com.au career. It’s not the traditional path,” Despite the many and varied roles HMAS Success Commanding Offi cer Grant Zilko. he said. 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Letters longer than 300 words may be cut. to the editor The deadline for submission is noon Monday. ing contributions in the print media is properly funded and accessible to proud of the King River Common sense since this election campaign began: all Western Australians, regardless of primarily due to pressure REG Stocks’ defence of criticism one from a former leader of the Liberal where they live, their fi nances or other History, Critters and the Party, another from a former deputy of circumstances. Voting for the local Living River, Saturday, brought about from the Gtoward Premier Colin in local rapidly increasing human media is right on the money. the Labor Party and the third from a Greens’ candidates, David Rastrick for February 25 local contributor renown for his com- Albany and Diane Evers for the South settlement and the threat The Premier leads a team and succes- mon sense. West, are votes for staunch advocates posed by the invasion of We’ve By JUSTIN HARDY sive members of the party making up of public education. woody weeds. that team have been frequent visitors All three reminded us that we are electing our government and there – Sonia Emery, Albany ESPITE last Satur- Local resident Justin to Albany and the evidence is all here day afternoon’s sim- Hardy illustrated how the to be seen. should be no place for scare tactics. D Cr Stocks answered the critics with mering heat, more than Sydney golden wattle, if All developments have an element Interesting quotes 50 community members facts and factual information translates HE recent electoral debate has left unchecked, had the Moved! of statesmanship about them with gathered at a tranquil set- to common sense. opened up some interesting state- potential to displace the ongoing benefi t into the future and T ting on the banks of the local diversity. are impressive. – B.M. Taylor, Middelton Beach ments. The fi rst, Greg Stocks’ achieve- King River in Willyung ments for Albany – $40 million for Monitoring has shown A lesser-known grant to Albany and refl ected on some of Promises, promises Fitzgerald National Park upgrades. its special values. that the invading wattle was made in 2012 when $1.7m was in areas when it is left allocated for an aeromagnetic survey OLIN Barnett and the Liberal Using the Department of Parks and Wildlife fi nancial fi gures for 2015 the The program was devel- uncontrolled is doubling AVIS Albany is now of the Albany hinterland. CParty had a successful visit to oped and guided by the Albany, attracting publicity about average park user contributed $2.45 its population every fi ve This survey has resulted in the dis- per head that year to use national experienced river ecolo- Geraldine Janicke collecting water bugs to years. their spending promises, such as $20 gist team of Steve and conveniently located at the covery of a major water resource right million for Albany schools’ upgrades. parks in WA. That would mean 16.3 show participants the diversity of life in the King Justin explained how on the city’s doorstep. It is sustainable Please, get it right Dangerous driving Geraldine Janicke who While the schools money would be million people would need to visit the River’s waters. weed control work by and has the potential to underpin park to pay for the upgrades and at the N what will no doubt be another ’VE serious concerns for the safety also live near the water- Albany Regional Airport. most welcome, it needs to be meas- way. the local community and inland potable water security for the current rate of visitors to the park we Ihumourless political campaign, a Iof road users on the 80kph stretch referenced material from habitat provided by the in partnership in par- entire Great Southern and South Coast ured against the Barnett Government’s The Janickes created a $200 million cut from WA’s education should pay for the upgrades in a little number of us on the other side and between Oyster Harbour and Bayonet the journals of the early native vegetation of the ticular with the City of region to Esperance. over 250 years. folk locally are at least smiling at Peter Head. On a daily occurrence drivers relaxing, informative and explorers and in particu- river corridor. Albany’s weed control budget and over 1,400 staff losses interactive program of To the local resident there appears since 2013. Is that an achievement or would more Watson’s latest TV commercial. risk lives by merging into oncoming lar those of Phillip Parker Geraldine Janicke was team led by Peter Stewart, little excitement – to those towns and drivers’ lanes to pass bicycle riders. talks that entwined both This is the same government that, people have benefi ted from $40 mil- Aside from being pictured alongside King from whom the river able to reveal the abun- technical assistance on businesses inland the news is massive. lion of upgrades to the South Coast history and the environ- earned its name. dance of life found in control techniques from in 2014, refused federal funds under mostly Liberal achievements in our In a 80kph zone, WA law states a safe ment. Mayor Wellington has described the the Gonski reforms which aimed to Highway? city, for the fi rst week of airing his distance to pass is no less than 1.5m: The stories of the in- the tannin-rich water, John Moore from the fi nd a “groundbreaker”. redirect education money in favour of The second by Alep Mydie, Shire commercial, one voice-over com- if it is not safe to pass slow down and Menang Elder Vernice tervening period of Eu- with a range of native Department of Agricul- With 6,500 households still without a schools and students with the greatest of Katanning councillor and Muslim pletely mispronounces our city’s name wait until it is. It is highly dangerous Gillies provided the per- ropean settlement in the fi sh, crustaceans and in- ture and food and com- reliable mains supply in the extended needs. spokesman regarding the Halal meat of Albany as Allbany. and inconsiderate to the safety of all fect context with tradi- area to present day was sects that had been caught munity funding through catchment of Albany and Esperance certifi cation and I quote ‘Imagine if concerned to merge into oncoming tional stories from the left for another time. overnight with the help of the State NRM Program In the midst of the funding cuts, Not sure where the ad was made ports, the likelihood of a $1 billion there were no halal programs in place traffi c expecting them to move out of original inhabitants of Department of Parks and Taryn Thompson from the have signifi cantly curbed huge changes have been introduced Pete or where you’ve been of late, the land on the forma- the further spread and annual increase to the economy and on in the WA education system, such as and no production of halal meat. the way, sometimes getting very close Wildlife regional leader Department of Fisheries. top of that, the $1.7 million investment but best to use someone who at least to the shoulder of the road or ditch. tion of Oyster Harbour reduced the impact of implementing a new curriculum and ‘Where would the farmers send the might live in WA or understand how Deon Utber give an ac- One site was in a section risk looks like turning up trumps and meat?’It may surprise Alep that there Somebody is going to get seriously and its rivers and the count of the surprising of river that was tidal and wattle and several other one line funding, requiring educators to pronounce our city’s name. Noongar people’s custo- weeds. guess what? We all benefi t. to do more with less. is a huge number of non-Muslim meat injured if this continues. Maybe some ‘apex-predator’ – the river another was an upstream Conversely, had the $1.7 million eaters out there in the world still and Guys it’s ‘Albany’ not Allbany. In signage and driver education is called dial relationship with the rat. The presence of this section where the water The day was certainly The Greens Party on the other hand landscape. revealed nothing, we would then have has been unwavering in its support of they don’t require halal certifi cation. advertising they say any publicity is for? Remember, just because the car native rodent is an excel- is fresh. The focus of the inspiring, particularly Albany Regional Airport, Albany Highway known that we needed another direc- the Gonski reforms and is committed That’s where the meat I produce good publicity but hopefully this can in front of you pulls out to pass, you Museum of the Great lent indicator of the good afternoon shifted to the because of the evident tion toward water security. to working towards building a high goes. be changed sooner rather than later. don’t follow if unsafe to do so. Southern public program health of the present day present-day fragility of community pride for this 9842 2833 There have been three quite outstand- quality public education system that – Tom Fisher, Upper Kalgan – Max Loveridge , Albany – Trish Dzialosz, Lower King officer Malcolm Traill river water quality and this special ecosystem unique area of Albany.

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The annual awards recognise ries, which include: WA Lifetime the contribution volunteers make Contribution to Volunteering, WA State Liberal Fighting for Agents for: in the cultural, economic and en- Corporate Volunteer of the Year, vironmental well-being of WA by Volunteer of the Year, and the WA Improvement to paying tribute to the spirit of vol- People’s Choice “Spirit of Volun- Achievements education/tertiarye unteers through their endeavours. teering” Award. The recipients will be announced options Volunteering WA CEO Tina at a Gala Awards Presentation Din- Keeping our suburbs safe Additional GPs Williams said volunteers were the ner at the Perth Hotel on Wednes- 1050 police on the streets backbone of every community, who (under SIHI) day, May 10. For information and Additional CCTV cameras MON – FRI: 8am-5pm. SAT: 9am-12pm. contributed more to their commu- nomination forms go to https:// 5 Monck Lane • Ph: 9842 2617 nities than many major industries. awards.volunteeringwa.org.au [email protected] The awards acknowledge the con- or phone 9482 4333 for further Providing world class education tributions of outstanding volun- information. 56 new or replacement schools Fitzgerald National Improving our health system Fighting for the Park upgrades 61 new or upgraded hospitals - $40 million Harold Martin adds soil to his tree in Eyre Park. and health services Expansion to cancer services Centenarian takes Upgrading country roads to make New Health Sciences them safer and implementing the and Community Services Propose Road Safety Initiative time for honour teaching block at Great THE City of Albany mates die from malnutri- Southern Institute of Linking Bremer Bay marked the 100th birth- tion, disease and over- Technology - $5.76 million to Point Henry Trail day of Burma-Thailand work. Move in together (Jerramungup) railway survivor Harold They became friends Martin with a special when they met for the Early Childhood Fighting for - $65,000 function this week. fi rst time in Albany about Mr Martin actually three years ago. playground – Yakamia the ring road turned 100 on January Mr Martin was born on Primary School 1 and a tree had already the fi rst day of 1917 in been planted at Eyre Park the then Goldfi elds town- Figure out that she’s the one to honour the occasion. ship of Kanowna. Albany Highway Albany Student WellsteadW Renovated He offi cially completed He served an appren- Overtaking Lanes Accommodation the job on Tuesday by ticeship as a mechanical CommunityC Hall and spreading top dressing fi tter before enlisting in - $22 million - $10.9 million Kitchen upgrade with a chrome-plated the Army, where he was spade. captured at the fall of “It’s a lot better than the Singapore in 1942. Fighting for Wellstead Entry one I had on the line,” Commemoration After two years forced upgrade to Statement Meet a really pretty girl he joked, referring to the labour on the Burma 100 year ANZAC South Coast gruelling labours he had to Thailand railway the Regional Airport & Desert Corp Highway upgrade to perform as a prisoner Japanese chose him to Memorial of war. - $10 million Possession of the work in their coal mines. - $5.84 million Old Esplanade Site His friend Neil A US submarine sank MacPherson, also a the ship intended to take - $7 million Burma railway survi- him to Japan, and the vor, called out: “Speedo, crew rescued him. speedo”. Water source Fighting for He has since visited Improvement to He later explained this the submarine’s crew in anda waste water Become fully qualified was the only English America, the site of his Infrastructure StirlingS Terrace Upgrade Middleton Beach word many of their Japa- three mates’ graves in nese soldier guards knew, Burma, and has attended upgrade Fighting for the and they called it con- Anzac Day services at - $40 million Albany Entertainment Centre stantly. Installation of Hellfi re Pass. Artificial Reef at Mr Martin and Mr – Geoff Vivian MacPherson had been Albany Health Campus Middleton beach among the fi rst Austral- fun spot - $170.4 million ian prisoners to arrive on CentennialC Park Sporting Start apprenticeship the job in October 1942. Nature abhors a Precinct - $16.75 million Rockfishing While they never met at vacuum, but not as Albany Community the time, the two prison- safety ers worked at the same much as a cat does. Construction measuresm HospiceH - $4.8 million end of the railway line Anon ofo Men’s Shed - $300,000 Liberals say YES and saw many of their to $3 million improve NewN lookout at YES Albany Fire Station - conditions at the Bald $6 million the Gap Graduate from TAFE - $5.1 million Head Walk Trail, Torndirrup National Park

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Wellstead, Boat Harbour, On the WA Day June long weekend the streets of Albany will once again come holm you will notice ve- ‘MAGICAL PARK’ Download for FREEE Stockwell, Chillinup, Kuch, alive with the sights and sounds of classic cars and a family festival – fun for hicles parked and people passing the time of Cycle City Living Albany at the Sustainable to play a game here in Amazing Albanyy Gnowellen, Lake Warburton, all the family with entertainment, market stalls and competitions. Living Fair & Expo day outside an old cor- Kalgan, Churchlane, Yungup, Be a part of this event: rugated iron shed just Saturday 25th March Parkerbrook, Walmsley • Sponsorship - contact Vicki and talk about a sponsorship package before the Shepherds Albany Town Square Lagoon Road turning. designed for your business. 9.00am – 2.00pm Bitumen Road Maintenance You may be forgiven • Market stalls at the festival on Sunday. Contact Vicki for more information. for thinking you’ve just Pedal to the Expo for a free refreshment What do Frenchman Bay, Youngs, Goode • Volunteering. Help with track construction Saturday night. Forklift & HR witnessed a group of voucher (first 50 to arrive by bike) Beach, Kalgan, Welstead, Yakamia, licence would be well regarded. Our track construction volunteers help local farmers discussing Take on the Shop-By-Bike Challenge and YOU need COMPATIBILITYINTERNET GEOLOCATIONOCATION Lockyer, Mira Mar, Collingwood, business or an extended Have access to Make sure youryour GPSGPS iiss on turn the CBD of Albany into a car circuit overnight then fi nish with a hot the Bike Skills Circuit, chat to Albany’s Runs on iPhone 5+ & iPads 3+ Spencer Park breakfast at The Albany Club. family’s weekend get- to play? and Android devices mobile data and set to high accuracy together – and to a cer- TravelSmart Officer about how you can with Compass, Gyroscope, or hotspot. (if available). drop one car trip a week, test out the new GPS & Accelerometer sensors 50KB data per game Road Sweeping Contact [email protected] for more information. tain extent you would be right. bike repair station and enjoy the blend CBD, Bayonet Head, Lower Find us on www.facebook.com/albanyclassiccars The small growers from the Smoothie Bike. King, Little Grove, Goode Beach, or http://www.albanyclassic.com EYRE PARK volunteering and sell- Robinson, Wilyung, Milpara ing their produce at the Elleker Bike Week Participation Challenge Adelaide Crescent Good Food Shed are a Lex and Karen Langridge with furry friend. Sunday 26th March Middleton Beach friendly, knowledgeable, 8.30am – 12.00pm Located between Garden Street and close-knit bunch who Adelaide Crescent, Eyre Park features Magical Park produce,” Lex Langridge in a reasonable amount certain fruits and berries and All Abilities Playspace. at Eyre Park love talking about the said. of time so they can start when in season. Challenge yourself, your friends or your There are large open spaces with l food they nurture. lakes, BBQ’s, a gazebo and toilets. “For instance, if they to have a small busi- “It’s paramount for us family on the picturesque roads around Customers are encour- had a stall just selling ness.” to make people aware Lake Powell in Elleker. Ride on your own, aged to hang around avocados, it was un- As you walk into the of how important it is to in a relay or in a team together over and chat to growers WEERLARA PARK likely that enough peo- old building everything eat fruit and vegies that a three hour period on the 9km loop. over a cup of tea, while Parker Street ple would stop to buy for sale on the left-hand are in season,” Karen Enjoy free refreshments while you watch watching the world go them all. side is certifi ed organic, Langridge said. Lockyer by from the loading and wait for your team members to do Located between Parker Street and “Also, if their stall was while on the right the “So you won’t fi nd the Hanrahan Road, Lake Weerlara Park FOR SALE bay of what was once produce is sold as ‘con- the 9km or have a break before getting a goods shed on the unmanned, there’s the shed selling pumpkins back on your bike. Novice riders are very features open spaces, a basketball Magical Park ventional’. or watermelons in the court and playground. long-dismantled Elleker- issue of people having welcome – age restrictions apply. at Weerlara Park Bornholm railway. the exact amount of “This is because it’s not middle of winter. th money to pay for the been certifi ed organic,” “People have become The turn-of-the-20 food they wanted to buy. Lex said. disconnected from For more information see Century shed is current- Lange Park “But with the Good “It doesn’t mean that where their food comes www.facebook.com.cyclecitylivingalbany ly run by a local commit- Lange Street Food Shed you’ve got some of these products from and when it’s grown Bayonet Head tee of volunteers who and that’s a real shame.” lease the building from a one-stop shop that aren’t organic: they just makes it viable for the haven’t been certifi ed.” Located on Lange Street in Bayonet owners and growers Lex The shed is open every Head, Lange Park features a large and Karen Langridge. grower. All produce – from po- Sunday from 10am to open space and has great views of 3pm and anyone who OysterHarbour with picnic tables, “One of the reasons “They can drop off their tatoes to garlic to olive Magical Park produce early on a Sun- oil – is grown within a would like to sell their playground and basketball court. at Lange Park Mosquito risk we were encouraged produce is encourgaed to help set up the Good day morning and collect few kilometres of the any unsold produce at shed. to get in touch. following rain Food Shed was be- Lakeside Park cause there were many the end of the day. There are currently For more information The City of Albany is warning residents contact Lex or Karen on Lakeside Drive CALL US local people with small “We’re trying to allow 10-15 producers selling McKail and travellers to take extra precautions acreages who had no people to sell a reason- their goods each week 9845 1459. Located on Lakeside Drive, Lakeside against biting insects, particularly TODAY way of marketing their able amount of product and others who supply – Peter Morris Park surrounds a lake and features mosquitoes, following the widespread large open spaces, a basketball court, rainfall and recent flooding events gazebo and playground. Magical Park at Lakeside Park across Western Australia. Government of Western Australia Recent wet weather and flooding Department for Child Protection and Family Support Construction to across much of WA, including our For more information, G A. region, has created ideal breeding commence soon visit www.MagicalPark.net gam conditions for mosquitoes and other Or email [email protected] biting insects. The City of Albany is drawing close to While the City of Albany does FFosteroster ccaring…aring… iit’st’s nnotot justjust thethe beginning construction on the new undertake a mosquito management Tourism and Information Hub. Taste festival toasts Great Southern’s delights program, it is not possible to keep Updates will be provided as Enjoy some of the region’s gastronomical mosquitoes and biting insects below cchild’shild’s llifeife tthathat cchanges!hanges! information is received. Information will delights when the popular Taste Great nuisance levels when such vast areas be made available via the Albany Public Southern festival serves up another have been flooded. Do you enjoy looking after kids? Library and City of Albany newsletters, smorgasbord of events throughout An increased risk of the mosquito- Facebook pages and flyers on display in March and April. borne diseases Ross River virus (RRV), Retire Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? the library. The festival will span across the entire Barmah Forest virus (BFV), Murray to Plantagenet If so, you may want to consider foster care. The Department for Child Protection and Family Support’s We ask for your patience and Great Southern including Denmark, Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) and Albany Offi ce is looking for foster carers who can provide a loving home to children for occasional understanding during this transition. Plantagenet and Frankland River, and Kunjin virus (KUNV) is also possible. 2 & 3 bedroom Independent Living Units weekends and short and long periods of time. The Albany Public Library remains will include lunches, masterclasses, wine Individuals can protect themselves committed to excellent customer tastings and more. and their families from mosquitoes STAGE 3 BUILD COMMENCING MARCH 2017 Find out more by attending one of the following fostering information sessions: service. This year’s Taste Great Southern will in three ways – covering up, using When: Thursday, 16 March 2017 A detailed breakdown of all changes also feature events in Perth such as the repellent and cleaning up areas 28 Marion Street, Mount Barker 9851 1666 Day Session: 10:00am – 12:00pm and relocations will be provided as soon Great Southern Wine Market, Taste of around the home where mosquitoes Evening Session: 7:00pm – 9:00pm as possible. the Great Southern and an Evening with can breed. www.plantagenetvillagehomes.com.au Where: For more information and updates, Limeburners. For more information on how to Albany Offi ce, Department for Child Protection and Family Support, please contact Major Projects A full list of events can be found at prevent mosquito bites visit: http:// 25 Duke Street, Albany Administration on 6820 3013. www.tastegreatsouthern.com.au. healthywa.wa.gov.au/fightthebite

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Even if it isn’t, one of the most cal condition and often associ- tis, with osteoarthritis being the typically assess your symptoms, 1-day residential meditation retreat - this Saturday. or book online at goo.gl/27epdn Iably heard about an amazing Scientists are still working on important things you can do is ated with getting old. most common. examine your joints and use x- new cure for arthritis. cures, and they’re getting some- slow or stop it before it damages It’s simply defi ned as ‘infl amma- Osteoarthritis more often af- ray imaging to diagnose arthritis. I haven’t checked lately, but where, but it’s slow. your joints. tion of the joint’ and while it does fects people as they age. It Whilst arthritis cannot be re- Take this opportunity to discover yourself through 96 Aberdeen Street, Albany there’s probably been a cure a Statins, the anti-cholesterol medi- Don’t write it off as “old age” – if commonly affect people more results in a narrowing of the joint versed, your doctor can advise meditation, silence, deep rest and Yin Yoga. month for the past 20 years –that’s cation, might help some people your left knee is achy and swollen as they age, it can also affect space, additional bony growths you on the options to help slow Ph: 9842 9844 Fax: 9842 9855 a lot of miracle cures. with rheumatoid arthritis, but we’re and your right one isn’t, they’re younger people. (spurs), damage to the cartilage the progress down, improve [email protected] But last time I looked, people still not sure which ones and how both the same age, so there’s Any bony joint in the body can (protective tissue between the function and control the pain. joints) and can damage the had arthritis. much. something else going on. Go get be affected by arthritis and its The important message is that if Why is that? Vitamin D levels are low in people it checked out. impact can range from minor tendons and ligaments around For more details contact Donna: the joints. you have pain or stiffness in any The Aberdeen Medical Centre welcomes new patients. Well, we’re not the only ones. with osteoarthritis, but it turns out Exercise and weight control are pain and stiffness to severe pain. joints that’s not improving quickly 0411 431 237 It’s found throughout the animal that fi xing vitamin D levels doesn’t amongst the most powerful things Other common symptoms can There are some things that and isn’t related to a recent in- kingdom – anything with bones can help. you can do. include: make you more at risk of getting jury, see your doctor promptly to have arthritis. There are some suggestions that Stay strong, stay on your feet, • Diffi culty moving the joint. osteoarthritis. discuss what might be causing There’s a myth that bats and red seaweeds may contain an keep doing the things you want to • Weakness of the joint and These include being over- this and how it can be treated. anti-infl ammatory – but don’t rush keep being able to do. As much as weight, having a family history of sloths don’t get arthritis – some- surrounding muscles. – Dr Elyne Fontana, MBBS, BN Claire Hall thing to do with sleeping while down to Middleton Beach and start you can, avoid bony injuries. arthritis, having a previous injury St Clare chowing down just yet. If you do damage something, do • A severe decrease in function to the joint and having a job that general practitioner, Southern Podiatrist hanging upside down – but it turns Regional Medical Group Family & Occupational Practice out that they do get it. One therapy I would defi nitely the rehab. and ability of the person. involves heavy lifting and repeti- B.Pod.Med B.Ed So don’t rush to replace the bed wait a while on is bee sting therapy. What many people won’t want There are laboratory studies that to hear is arthritis may be one of with a trapeze just yet, unless it’s Orginially from Wickepin WA, most recently practising in for some other reason that’s none suggest bee sting venom could those cases where you have to help some kinds of arthritis. take medication every day for the Sport Podiatry in Perth, Claire has now moved to live in of my business. Pharmacy offers pain management Albany with husband Richard. ArthriƟ s And even among humans there These studies involved bee sting rest of your life. isn’t one kind of arthritis. venom being injected into the That’s a hard thing to get your BROOKS Garden Chemmart provides a com- medications to make sure you are taking them at Claire has an interest in: You do not need to live in pain with arthriƟ s. I think the last time I looked there fi nger-joints twice a week for two head around, but it is a big part of prehensive and reassuring service to arthritis the right time and in the right dose. • Custom CAD/CAM orthotics were close on a hundred. months. the answer for a lot of people. sufferers in need of professional advice on how There are a number of natural medicines that • Sports footwear recommendations to manage pain and medications. Book an appointment with one of our friendly doctors There’s osteoarthritis and rheu- If you’re the kind of person who And be careful about miracle have been shown in recent trials to have ben- • Plantar fasciitis/Heel pain matoid arthritis, there’s gout and wants to do that, me telling you cures, and check the date on the With six pharmacists on staff, Brooks Garden efi cial effects on infl ammatory diseases such as • Ingrown toenails surgery to see how we can help manage the symptoms pseudo-gout – there’s at least it’s crazy won’t stop you, but, walrus milk. Chemmart is always accessible to look after you arthritis. • Paediatric podiatry (children) including growing pains three kinds of sexually transmitted don’t do it. and can offer a free pain check in store to as- One of these is Curcumin which comes in a • Arthritic & chronic pain management sess your current pain management technique and pain of arthriƟ s. arthritis. It’s crazy and every doctor I know number of formulations, some of which are much • General podiatry is aware of people who’ve died and the effect your pain and medications have better than others. You can even get it from cat, dog on your body. or mosquito bites. from bee sting allergies. The friendly pharmacists can speak to you about The team can offer comprehensive advice on Please phone for an appointment on 9841 2145. There’s even a kind you can So what can you do that works? which ones will work best for you and the best Get an accurate diagnosis as your medications and also liaise with your doctor dose for your condition. Albany Podiatry is dedicated to personalised 9841 8102 get from drinking infected walrus to ensure your medication is working best for you. milk – so always check the date early as possible. – Information supplied by Brooks Garden service and welcome new patients. – Doc Brendanan They can even offer ways to better manage your Chemmart on the carton. 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TM13800 26 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 27 Here’s to health! Home&PropertyLIFTOUT Helping you manage arthritis IT is estimated that by 2050, 7 Research has shown that peo- doctors, exercise physiologists million Australians will suffer from ple with arthritis can safely par- and physiotherapists will work some form of arthritis. Its effects ticipate in strength training and together to screen your arthritis include pain and diffi culty moving, can prevent, and even reverse, and general health and create muscle weakness, poor balance muscle weakness. a lifestyle plan to improve your Dr Darcy Smith, Dr Paul Gibson, Dr Charles Prasad, and fatigue. Exercise that increases range of quality of life. Dr Richard Miller, Dr Gemma Yardley This can affect your ability to motion such as Tai Chi, balance Our personal trainers have work, exercise, sleep and enjoy classes, postural improvement university qualifi cations and spe- and Dr Caitlin Growden welcome a good quality of life. The pain and regular stretching are impor- cialist training in rehabilitation, can be caused by worn-down tant, improving range of motion biomechanics and falls preven- Dr Jared Coyne – MBBS cartilage as well as infl ammation and fl exibility. tion, including tai chi for arthritis and affects of tendons, ligaments Regular strength training under and Arthritis WA accreditation. Dr Coyne has a special interest in all and muscles. the supervision of a qualified You can participate in one-on- aspects of family medicine, including Although arthritis is not curable, health or exercise professional one or group exercise sessions it can be managed, and there are is recommended as part of an in our on-site exercise studio, or dermatology and emergency medicine. a lot of options other than waiting exercise program for people with we can design you a home, gym for a joint replacement. arthritis. Foods high in Omega 3 or pool-based program. The best results come from a fats and other important nutrients Our university-qualifi ed nutrition- Bookings available online at combination of lifestyle changes, can reduce inflammation, pro- ist can provide you with dietary which can result in signifi cantly mote healing and are important advice and an individualised eat- www.hillsidefp.com.au or phone 9841 6711. reduced symptoms and improved in improving your daily pain levels ing plan. Our doctors are qualifi ed function. and preventing further damage. in sports, occupational, nutritional and lifestyle medicine. The amount of arthritis seen Eating a diet that encourages on X-rays and scans does not healthy body weight can also You do not need a referral to see necessarily refl ect the severity help reduce the pressure on your anyone at South Coast Sports of symptoms, so anybody can joints, making exercise and daily Medicine, but we like to work benefi t from individualised care movement easier. closely with your usual health pro- to strengthen muscles and joints, At South Coast Sports Medicine fessionals to optimise your health. reduce weight and improve nutri- our team of experienced health – South Coast Sports tion. professionals including sports Medicine • Sports Doctors How anti-infl ammatory Cancer support • Physiotherapy THE new YWCA Encore program drugs can reduce pain will start at the Albany Health Cam- • Exercise Physiology pus next month. 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The two most common Program facilitator Christine Sar- • Injury Diagnosis types of arthritis are osteoarthri- The pharmacy can also pro- gent said women also benefited HIS spacious family home is sure Upon arrival you’ll be pleased with children’s bedroom quarters, you’ll be is anything but average, featuring a tis and rheumatoid arthritis and vide more advice to help allevi- from guest speakers who assist with to charm a range of buyers want- the overall presentation of the house, pleased to know that the master suite fully-lined ceiling with down lighting to • Exercise Rehabilitation there are many different causes ate the pain of arthritis. the delivery of the program. Ting to be a part of this wonderful, with a lovely lawned front yard and side is positioned at the front of the home. create ambience over the paved base. of arthritis. Non-steroidal anti-infl amma- “This is an eight-week course, family-friendly suburb. Already vacant, access to the rear garden. It boasts a spacious ensuite, com- Fully-fenced and secure, the garden • Diabetes, Balance, We are here, at Terry White tories such as ibuprofen can be which involves two hours a week for $455,000 this timeless, brick and Colorbond The driveway is paved, leading up to plete with double basins on a lengthy is one where all the hard work has Bayonet Head, to help you man- bought over the counter as can the full program. McKail home is solid and contemporary with an auto double garage with dual ac- vanity and two shower heads inside a already been done. All you need to do Arthritis & more an effortless-fl owing design. cess from the rear. An attached carport large glassed shower cubicle. age the symptoms of arthritis. paracetamol. “Participants do an assessment Ray White is sit back and relax on the undercover Non-pharmacological treat- Arriving in this popular suburb, you’ll is perfect to house a trailer. A passageway connects the main decking and watch the children play Come in to the pharmacy and at the beginning and an assess- notice the quality of the neighbour- An added perk to the property is an living zone to the other bedroom cham- 29 Barker Road, Centennial Park speak to your local friendly ments might include heat packs, ment at the end so we can actually Albany and kick the footy! wheat packs, manual thera- ing homes with convenient access additional double garage/workshop bers, where you’ll fi nd three double 9841 7363 pharmacist about the treatments gauge how it has benefi ted them,” to both South Coast Highway and positioned at the rear of the block, bedrooms carpeted, neutral in décor Why build your own when you can py, shock-absorbing shoes, Ms Sargent said. CONTACT purchase a fl awless and fashionable [email protected] available for arthritis. 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FREE LEGAL ADVICE regardingBY your OUR settlement, SOLICITOR if required. 1 Grifð ths Street Represents good return on investment 15 Scorpio Drive Stroll to the white sandy beach from this 4 bed, 3 bath home. • 2 titles totalling 2.72ha, approx 110m exposure to Albany Hwy. This newly listed home in the ever-so-popular suburb of Upstairs has large living spaces with a relaxing deck, a well-set Zoning under draft planning is Highway Commercial McKail has all the features for a growing family. 4 bed, 2 out-kitchen, sun room & 2 bedrooms with BIRs. Downstairs is • Improvements include showroom, workshop, hardstanding & bath, study, sep lounge, rear access to large shed plus like a unit with big living, 2 beds & kitchenette. sundry buildings many more. • Leased till November 2020 with further options View Saturday 2.30-3.00 $455,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30 & Sunday 10.00-10.30 Sale $455,000 McKail Sale $975,000 Sale $6m plus GST Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227 REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT AGENTS Ray White Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208 Become one of our many satisﬁ ed clients and allow us to Albany take care of your settlement needs for any property in WA. Enjoy friendly, personalised service for any of the following: CONTACT Ultimate hideaway 4 HOUSE 4 LAND 4 FARM 4 SUBDIVISION Joe Trichilo New Listing New Listing 4 FAMILY OR RELATED PARTY TRANSFERS • Outstanding natural karri 0409 370 676 forest Contact us now to see how we can help YOU! or 9841 0227 • Views to Southern Ocean • Situated between Albany PH: 9842 1437 & Denmark • Power available on this Check our website at: www.hrsettlements.com.au 47.6ha property • Wilderness at its best! 47 Aberdeen Street, Albany (ZZC115) COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY Sale $495,000 11 Lamont Grange Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 This 3x2 has been immaculately built by Formation Homes with thoughtful design. Double garage & huge outdoor living with lush gardens. View Saturday 2.00-2.30 Sale $399,000 Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231

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Pony express Check out the view Sought-after suburb CONVEYANCING Property Settlement Specialists • Modern 5 bed, 2 bath 2.35ha (5.8) home • Older style 3 bed home, walk to Middleton Surrounded by lovely new homes & like-minded • Patio for entertaining • Extensive water & hinterland views neighbours, this easy-to-build-on level block of 702m2, Professional • Horse paddocks, lush pastures & lawns • 703m2 with 30m frontage with all services available, has just been placed on the Buying or selling a house, farm or block anywhere in WA? Î • Fenced for dogs & horses • Sewer connected, zoned R25 (MB099) market. (ZMK777) • Safe, sought-after area (RC113) Nominate Davynka & Melissa at Moss Conveyancing as your Settlement Î Friendly Agent. Efficient Sale $649,000 Sale $445,000 Sale $165,000 Call us now Î John Hetherington 0429 311 140 | 9841 0214 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 Î Local

Graham Walker Rita McLean Rick Jackson John Hetherington Jackie Cowley Joe Trichilo Craig Nathan Amber Nathan Kerrillea Ryde PRINCIPAL 9841 0207 9841 0208 9841 0214 9841 0213 9841 0227 9841 0224 9841 0231 9841 0237 0418 422 266 0427 423 200 0429 436 598 0429 311 140 0408 427 554 0409 370 676 0407 774 594 0427 262 375 0419 027 336

41 Hillman Street

New Listing Pristine presentation, sunny vista/town lights, renovated bath & kit with d/washer, large lounge with tile Ä re, timber Å oors, spacious living, 3 beds (master has BIR), lovely front patio & entrance hall. A light & bright brick home that’s a Makes planning a home easy must-see property. An opportunity with this 973m2 block to build 2 properties View Saturday 11.00-11.30 or two houses. Think of the possibilities; rent both, live in one and rent the other, sell one – it’s all win-win no matter which Sale $355,000 path you choose. North aspect with wide frontage, fenced and Rita McLean ready to go. (ZL031) 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Sale $149,500 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213

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91 Douglas Drive Superb viewing Metres from Middleton Inner-city living Breathe in that country air & live amongst like-minded owners. With views from Emu Point to town how could you not love 286m2 block zoned R30 that’s a short stroll to café, Rural residential property of 2ha with very well presented 4 bed, this home. Impressive polished jarrah Å oors, new kitchen, restaurant, park & bowling club. 5 mins drive to golf club • 3 bed, 2 bath • Double remote garage Sale $420,000 2 bath home with verandahs all round, large patio, garaging & outdoor entertainment area, garaging for a full-sized van & an & Emu Point and a stone’s throw to Middleton Beach. • All beds have BIR • Off-street visitor parking Graham Walker more. On school bus route & easy commute to town. abundance of storage including additional bathroom in the workshop! (BH717) (ZMB057) • Open-plan living • Easy walking distance to CBD 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 View Saturday 3.30-4.00 • R/c air conditioning, patio (MM710) Sale $649,000 Sale $745,000 Sale $550,000 Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220

Nothing missing here Great location, large block 31 Lorenzo Way 3 Earl Lane Easy build Great investment property This is an exceptional family home in the heart of town on a Priced just right & ready for the extended family with A lick of paint, a rub here & there, some garden time and Amazing potential! 853m2 L shaped block, zoned R30 with a Huge 1,139m2 block with highway frontage. Being Situated in a quiet street on a huge 1,102m2 block 1,200m2 block. 2 storey, 4 good-sized bed, 2 bath home all 4 good-sized rooms & plenty of space outside for the this will be like a new home. Here’s a great, cheap 4 bed small cottage to do up, blow up, or live in – it doesn’t matter as it’s level, it makes it an easy-build block for your home and with tenants in place paying $210 per week. Start your on one level & a totally sep 2 bed unit d/stairs plus a s/c free- kids to run on 1181m2 block. Great location with good opportunity with a shed & large living space. The things in life all about the block & the location. This will make any developers’ several sheds. (ZMK680) property portfolio today. (OD504) that require effort are always worth striving for. standing games. Multiple sheds, gge & w/shops, & a wine potential to expand on this lovely home. (BH718) eyes start watering at the prospect. Don’t miss out, call me. cellar. (MTM406) View Saturday 10.00-10.30 View Friday 12.00-12.30 Sale $180,000 Sale $775,000 Sale $335,000 Sale $315,000 Sale $479,000 Sale $158,000 John Hetherington 0429 311 140 | 9841 0214 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220

458 Lower King Road

Reduced • Double storey 3x1 Reduced • Views over Oyster Harbour • Veggie patch & green house • Double semi enclosed carport • Double lock-up shed • Enclosed front & rear yard • Close to public transport • Huge 833m2 block Escape to the countryside Present home too big? This is YOUR chance! Settle and stay Are you wanting to launch your boat metres from your property? Delightful very neat & tidy 2 bed park home for over 55s Surrounded by new homes & like-minded neighbours and View Saturday 2.30-3.00 It’s one of those properties that you will Ä nd hard to leave. You can! With Kalgan River access for boats, Ä shing or merely in a great setting. Secure gated community, shopping, situated in a sought-after suburb, this easy-to-build-on level, Sale $350,000 Character 3 bed home that’s full of memories, charm & has taking a dip this is ideal. Bordering a heritage listed site & medical & bus nearby & it’s not far to the centre of town. corner block of 755m2, with all services available, has just been constantly improved & renovated. Good sheds on Craig Nathan backing onto the river – your neighbours are limited. (ZK137-143) (C231) been placed on the market. Don’t you be the one saying “if 1,227m2 block that’s just perfect for a boat, caravan, vegies, Sale fr. $170,000 only!” (ZMK766) 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 pets & grandkids. A good all-rounder. (O772) Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 Sale $189,000 Sale $170,000 Amber Nathan Sale $339,000 Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231 Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213

12.00-12.30 3 Earl Lane Albany $479,000 3x1 853m2 Rita SATURDAY

9.30-10.00 1 Hugel Place Spencer Park $329,000 3x1 886m2 Craig/Amber 24 Brook Street 18 Lindð eld Crescent Goode Beach retreat 10.00-10.30 31 Lorenzo Way McKail $315,000 4x1 798m2 Rita Approx 1.21ha (3ac). Large entertaining area, additional living, Value plus 3 bed home near shops & medical. The With the beach within walking distance for the daily swim, a spacious kitchen with d/washer, large drawers & stone benchtops. fabulous refurbishment inside with surprise. Opp a park tennis court awaiting your physical attention & a spa to just 4x1, dbl brick, new carpets, quality blinds, extra shr/WC in laundry, & playground. The sellers would love an offer – don’t relax the day away, what more could you want? An exceptional 9 Tomlinson Crescent Spencer Park $555,000 4x2 850m2 Craig/Amber 2 sitting rooms, sheds & garaging, a bore & solar panels. hesitate, inspect today! house with retreat qualities where you just wouldn’t want to View Saturday 4.00-4.30 View Saturday 2.30-3.00 leave. (GB021) 10.45-11.15 42 Lowanna Drive Gledhow $639,000 4x2 3.95ha (9.7ac) Craig/Amber Sale $520,000 Sale $289,000 Sale $1,150,000 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 11.00-11.30 41 Hillman Street Spencer Park $355,000 3x1 508m2 Rita Truly breathtaking 11.30-12.00 2/32 Mira Mar Road Mira Mar $795,000 3x2 482m2 Rita • 2 storey 5 bed, 4.5 bath 3 Katoomba Street Orana $339,000 3x1 560m2 Craig/Amber • Colorbond & cedar construction • 2 x kitchen, 2 x laundry • Oversized dble gge with storage 12.00-12.30 36 Golf Links Road Middleton $889,500 3x2 1012m2 Rita • Panoramic rural & ocean views • Cathedral ceilings & Blackbutt 61 Pegasus Boulevard McKail $515,000 4x2 648m2 Craig/Amber Å ooring • Tile Ä re & air-con, outdoor spa • Wide verandahs on both levels 12.45-1.15 75 Woollahra Street Milpara $555,000 4x2 2033m2 Craig/Amber • 2,178m2 in quiet cul-de-sac • Just 10mins to Albany CBD (BH712) 1.00-1.30 1 GrifÄ ths Street Collingwood Park $975,000 4x3 615m2 Rita Sale $1,250,000 7 Broughton Street Spencer Park $280,000 3x1 1012m2 Rick Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 1.30-2.00 6/171 Middleton Road Mount Clarence $289,000 2x1 – Joe

69 Grenfell Drive Bayonet Head $427,000 3x2 559m2 Craig/Amber

1.45-2.15 3 Steels Way Spencer Park $345,000 4x2 920m2 Rick

2.00-2.30 4 Greenwood Drive Willyung $725,000 5x2+studio 7776m2 Rita

11 Lamont Grange Bayonet Head $399,000 3x2 576m2 Craig/Amber

2.30-3.00 15 Scorpio Drive McKail $455,000 4x2 760m2 Joe

18 LindÄ eld Crescent Spencer Park $289,000 3x1 728m2 Rick 37 Brook Street Horse lovers, this well established property (approx 3ac) is sure to 458 Lower King Road Lower King $350,000 3x1 822m2 Craig/Amber appeal. 2 paddocks, a bore & sheds. The 3 bed home features a fully enclosed verandah = additional games/family space. Tucked at 3.00-3.30 3 Kitcher Parade McKail $475,000 4x2 836m2 Joe the end of a road, only 10-15mins to Albany CBD. Nice dry block. View Saturday 4.00-4.30 134b Brunswick Road Albany $439,000 3x1 508m2 Rita Sale $430,000 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 3.15-3.45 4 Manton Way Kalgan $710,000 4x2 5569m2 Craig/Amber

3.30-4.00 91 Douglas Drive McKail $649,000 4x2 2ha Rick

4.00-4.30 24 Brook Street Elleker $520,000 3x1 1.21ha (3ac) Rita Reduced

37 Brook Street Elleker $430,000 4x2 1.21ha (3ac) Rita

522a Nanarup Road Kalgan $729,000 4x2+1+1 2.83ha (7ac) Craig/Amber

Everybody happy here 2/32 Mira Mar Road SUNDAY Private & exclusive home in Mira Mar with fabulous ocean views. Views, 2.02ha (5ac), home, location to town – sounds impossible? Well Sale $675,000 2 storey, 3 bed, 2 bath home. Needs to be seen to be believed. it’s not. In Robinson, perched high with outlook over the harbour & 5ac Jackie Cowley Sheok features, open-living spaces & amazing balcony decks 10.00-10.30 1 GrifÄ ths Street Collingwood Park $975,000 4x2 615m2 Rita behind it. The 3x2 home has ample living & functional Å oor plan, recently 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 where you can live like a rock star. Great lock & leave. renovated ensuite & only mins to town. It’s one to consider seriously. View Saturday 11.30-12.00 (RE119) 11.00-11.30 4 Greenwood Drive Willyung $725,000 5x2+studio 7776m2 Rita Sale $795,000 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Ray White Albany | 226 York Street Albany | T 9841 2255 | W raywhitealbany.com.au Ray White Albany | 226 York Street Albany | T 9841 2255 | W raywhitealbany.com.au 34 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 35

Waterfront opportunity

Two adjoining lots that can be bought as a whole or separately. Total area Will not disappoint 36 Golf Links Road Downsizing or just getting into the property market, then Located in the Middleton area this 1,012m2 (zoned for development) approx 2.56ha or Lot this well presented 2 bed cottage is a must see. Good- is level living for retirees. Solid brick home of 3 bed, 2 bath & 2 living size kitchen/dining, sold fuel Ä re + ofÄ ce or hobby areas both warmed by wood Ä res. Large open-plan design, brick 94 approx 1.27ha room. Single car gge. Large backyard with fruit trees on gge & patio area at rear. Walk to beach & bowling club. and Lot 95 approx 994m2. (OD517) View Saturday 12.00-12.30 Sale $169,000 Sale $889,500 1.29ha. Residential John Hetherington 0429 311 140 | 9841 0214 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 development potential. Frontage to Oyster Harbour. Ideal Reduced Reduced lifestyle, development block... perhaps both! (ZLK291 & ZLK336)

61 Pegasus Boulevard 6/173 Middleton Road Sale $675,000ea And if you achieve nothing else today take the time to view 75 Woollahra Street Perched midway between the heart of the city & popular this magniÄ cently built 4 bed, 2 bath home. With large beds, Middleton Beach, this unit will wow you! Totally retro original Graham Walker opulent baths, stunning magazine-quality kitchen & style 2033m2 block with a comfortable 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath home with all View Saturday 12.45-1.15 features with the ability to modernise. 2 bed, large private yard 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 throughout, dbl gge plus access to dbl w/shop on 648m2. the extras plus the room to change with the family. Huge patio, gge UMR Sale $555,000 & separate gge. View Saturday 12.00-12.30 View Saturday 1.30-2.00 plus a functional 12mx6m GP shed that has a 3.6m high door. 2 road Jackie Cowley Sale $515,000 access, this property provides the life your family will need. 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Sale $289,000 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227

134b Brunswick Road Kalgan block 4 Manton Way Elevated position Absolute ripper Right price • 4 bed 2 bath home on 5569m2 Pine ceilings, large rooms, Tassie oak Å ooring, open-plan Fantastic location within 5mins drive to Grammar School This vacant block with a 25m frontage & 40m depth in Mount Quiet location in Lower King, park situated directly behind. Development site of 2934m2, 2 blocks on one title. R30 design, verandah & even a water glimpse. Not far from Lawley & close to reputable beaches Gull Rock and Nanarup • Kit/din/lounge, theatre, alfresco plus dbl gge Barker is an ideal location, close to town central plus primary & Fantastic spot for the kids to play. Good-sized home with zoning, corner position. Buy now & develop or hold until Park, it’secluded & has extra parking. Remember location, Beach. Build your dream home on this 1.01 ha block, • Massive 3 bay shed with workshop high schools a short drive away. Just on the border of beautiful • Low maintenance gardens & lawns back patio & single shed to the rear of the property. Great location, location. gentle slope and great position with power and water wineries & attractions of the Porongurups. (ZOD348) later. (ZMK753) View Saturday 3.15-3.45 starter or investment at this price. (LK487) View Saturday 3.00-3.30 available. (ZOD344) Sale $79,000 Sale $710,000 Sale $315,000 Sale $380,000 Sale $439,000 Sale $265,000 Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231 Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231

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Only $75,000 Farmer wants a block Almost water’s edge! Popular estate Incredible opulence $ $ $ Well spent Currently only 5 vacant lots under $80,000 for sale in A smaller manageable version of rural life, this 4558m2 block Very competitively priced, level, sewered, 285m2 block of With like-minded neighbours & executive homes surrounding, Huge 6 bed, 3 bath home that exudes opulence. 6 car On a block of 888m2 this 4 bed home has loads of scope. Albany, including this little beauty. 400m2, fully serviced gives you space & opportunity to grow veggies, and have land. Just a 500m stroll from the white sands of Middleton design your own home & build on this level 613m2 block gge. Way below replacement cost. Situated close to Albany Room for home ofÄ ce, hobbies or teenage retreat plus ample and close to shops and schools. An ideal way to start chooks or pets. GP shed plus powered dbl C/bond gge. Plenty Beach. With more development planned nearby, don’t delay! in quiet cul-de-sac location. 700m to Middleton Beach, on 29.7ha (73ac) of lush pastures, this rural hideaway must be covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Only mins to York St, you property portfolio. (ZO252) of options for placement of house. Very close to Emu Point. (ZMB058) restaurants & cafes. Enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. (ZMM205) seen to be appreciated. Huge entertaining areas. Cattle yards, schools, shops & even beach, it’s a home to suit all members Rural properties surrounding. (ZCP026) several paddocks & dams. (ZZC113) of the family. (SP938) Sale $329,000 Sale $390,000 Sale $75,000 Sale $289,000 Sale $890,000 Sale $299,000 Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 John Hetherington 0429 311 140 | 9841 0214 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213

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SOLD Moss Ridge Estate Perfect presentation Big boys’ building block Level block, great location Rufus Street, Milpara, Albany Immaculate 3x2 home with great street appeal in a new This 2163m2 corner block is ideal for the person looking • Last block available in “Pines Estate”. land division with like-minded owners. Open-plan living/kit/ for a small development or simply wanting a large block • 2034m2, corner block SOLD dining, separate wing for secondary bedrooms, study nook. for a home. Power & water connected & sewer available. • Short drive to CBD • 41 LOTS Immaculate backyard with lush lawns. (BH719) Comes with a large shed. (ZO254) • Newly established area Sale $367,000 • Room for all your needs (ZMK684) • 2007m2 – 7396m2 Sale $179,000 Sale $312,000 Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 SOLD Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231 Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227 Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 SOLD Sale $185,000 to $245,000

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Development project Own your restaurant 4 Greenwood Drive An opportunity for a boutique development in the heart of Incredible chance – everything is supplied including a 2 bed If you are creative, there’s a lined & plumbed studio in the 15x8 CBD. You could build 4 unique, desirable inner city units/villas/ unit. 2061m2 block. Priced to sell with all crockery, chairs, shed to indulge your passion. Immaculate home with modern townhouses – U decide! With high demand for properties with tables, bars, fridges, freezer, even the kitchen sink. Create your kitchen, 2 sep TV/lounge rooms, study & a large open plan living outstanding harbour views and easy lock ‘n’ leave, this is an new lifestyle & add your Å air - too good to miss! (COM246) space with tile Ä re. Patio, reticulated gardens. 0.81ha (2ac). opportunity to be creative. (ALB199) View Saturday 2.00-2.30 & Sunday 11.00-11.30 Sale $585,000 Sale $349,000 Sale $725,000 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207

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Reduced • Built 2015 of clad & Colorbond • 3 large bedrooms, all with BIR • Semi-ensuite, open-plan living • Vinyl plank Å ooring, InÄ nity gas HWS • Gas hot plate, electric oven, pantry • 509m2 block, 17m frontage Ahhh! This is relaxing (MK506) Don’t be like the rest Family value Investors win Tranquility! Peaceful nook off the main bed, the din/fam Sale $380,000 What a stand-out home! High ceilings, open spaces, north When you want space it’s here. 1455m2 block with 2 fenced Have a boat or vehicle to park & want access? Looking for room to the lovely deck with pond & gardens, modern kit, aspect, windows & doors that extend outside living inside. 4 q/ off grassed areas for the kids & entertaining area for those an investment that is neat & affordable in a good area? Then high ceilings, decks & rear access. Property spans from one Graham Walker size bed, 3 bath & 4 WCs mean families would be happy here. social family nights. Great sized dbl lock-up gge plus carport & check out this 3 bed B&T home with semi-ensuite, BIRs, street to another with easy access for truck/van into dbl shed. 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220 Great garaging plus lean-to for caravan & also boat bay. (Y652) 2 road access. (OD511) central kitchen, dbl gge at rear & carport UMR. Offers? (BH710) 1888m2. A real “tree change” with water glimpses. (LG465) Sale offers above $599,000 Sale $555,000 Sale $340,000 Sale $329,000 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207

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Land under your feet Location winner! 69 Grenfell Drive Elite subdivision Bed & brekkie approved Location opportunity 1012m2 block with brick veneer 3 bed brick home plus • Renovated kitchen & bathroom, lovely polished timber Å oors You can see it’s an appealing well-built modern home from the An opportunity to own one of 8 blocks in such a prestigious Perfect for a family – each bedroom has its own ensuite! 2005 built home on its own 504m2 block overlooking town. an enclosed back verandah which offers additional living • Brick veneer /tile 3 bed + 2 WCs, r/c air con street, but it’s what inside that will cement the deal. This 3 bed, area. Enjoy a casual walk along Lake Seppings, a short walk Features are jam-packed. Maybe you can see yourself starting 3 bed all with robes, spacious open living & sep lounge & space. There is a dbl lock-up gge plus a second shed that • Location, location 2 bath home has large rooms, 2 sep living areas & quality, style to Middleton café strip, Eyre Park & the world-renowned up a B&B here? Just a short stroll from the lake, park & semi-ensuite bath. Currently returning $300 p/wk, great one to has been lined for a man cave/ teens’ retreat. Invest or • Tip toe to Coles - it’s so close. & appeal you only hoped for. 559m2 block with side access for Middleton Beach. Don’t miss this! (ZMM207-214) Middleton, this 2 storey home is so stunning & immaculate it’s secure now & move in later when life slows down. In sought- nest. (O770) • Great parking areas/ enclosed yard (C194) a caravan or boat. Sale From $295,000 like winning lotto! (MM696) after Hillman St. (SP940) View Saturday 1.30-2.00 Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224 Sale $1,150,000 Sale $375,000 Sale $299,000 Sale $405,000 Sale $427,000 Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213 Ray White Albany | 226 York Street Albany | T 9841 2255 | W raywhitealbany.com.au Ray White Albany | 226 York Street Albany | T 9841 2255 | W raywhitealbany.com.au 38 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 39 Only 3 homes left at this incredible price. Community Information ALBANY WASTE AND RECYCLING EDUCATION Did you know you can recycle plastic bottle tops? FROM ACROSS Australia, in- The tops on their own cluding in Albany, plastic are too small to be man- * bottle tops need to be ually sorted by gloved removed from the bottle hands at Cleanaway’s before going in your re- Albany Materials Recov- cycle bin. ery Facility (MRF), but there is a solution. Re- Tops cannot stay on move the plastic top and the bottle because of place it inside the bottle $188,990 the baling process which or keep one plastic bottle involves the bottles be- aside and collect all your ing pressed together tops in one container. under extreme force into a solid bale. If the tops When this container is remain on the bottle, the full simply put it in your air trapped in the bottles recycle bin. prevents the bottles from ROBE being pressed together Metal twist bottle tops correctly, which results from beer bottles can be BED 3 collected in a small tin 3.53 x 2.97 ALFRESCO in bales falling apart and PAVED this puts extra stress on can. When the tin is half the machinery. full, squeeze the top of BED 4 the can closed and put 3.31 x 3.91 Removing the tops also it in your recycling bin. allows the contents of This will allow the mag- BATH ROBE the bottle to dry properly, netic sorting machine at BATH FR which prevents contami- the MRF to sort and bale REC nation during the sorting the can, ready to be sent 9.62 x 4.87 OVERALL KITCHEN WC SHR process. off to recyclers.

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SKIL EN L E S R G March 1 – 31 G N R R E EA H T SOUT RECYCLING AND A celebration of the sustainable RE-PURPOSING SINCE 1949 159/197 LOWER STIRLING TCE (CNR YORK ST) HE Great Southern Sus- This year a mini-fi lm festival educating, communicating and and in the great outdoors. PH 9841 7877 - MOB 0428 417 877 - FAX 9841 7351 tainable Living Festival has been introduced. promoting important issues to Come along, join in, be in- SK has its roots in the Sus- others within the region and www.snowballauctions.com.au N ILL T The festival is a fantastic pro- spired, connect with others email: [email protected] E S tainable Living Expo & Fair, motional opportunity for Great more broadly to visitors. and discover some cool new E held annually from 2008 to Southern product and service Spread across several towns things. 2015. R suppliers and local community and communities in the region, The varied program cov- In 2015 the fair relocated to groups across social, cultural the festival boasts a range of ers a range of activities and G and environmental interests. Albany and was a key event in engaging, exciting and fun events including health and the inaugural Great Southern The Great Southern commu- family-friendly activities. wellbeing,sustainable living at Sustainable Living Festival nity highly values the unique The festival is a sharing and home and work, home tours, with other programmed events cultural and environmental celebration of the wonder and gardening, home energy, wa- around the region. character of the region. diversity of the region and the ter-waste, conservation and In 2016 the festival grew to This festival is a celebration many ways we can all make a the environment, upcycling include other regional towns. – reinforcing local culture and difference: at home, work, play and recycling and more. G N R R E E A T H Just some of the festival’s events T SOU Mini Film Festival Eco-House Tour tour guide Vicky Bilney. ing waste and saving Nicole 0438 750 751 Wed, March 8, 6.15pm Sun, March 26, 10am- Concessions apply for money. Learn how to Keynote: Living in noon, 1.30pm - 3pm concession card hold- get the best compost for the Next Century 'SEED: The Untold Sto- the healthiest soil and MEET the owner-builders, groups and fami- Sat, March 25, 6pm ry' tackles the issue of lies. Entry fee includes amazing fruit, veg, and sustainability head on. ers and tour the popular fl owers through nutrient- HOW do we transition to Katanning Eco-House. access to Yongergnow Tickets $16 Australian Malleefowl cycling. low-carbon, liveable, in- Sat, March 25, 9am See how an ordinary Centre. Advance book- Learn why chickens novative towns and cit- family is reducing their ings essential to avoid are a family’s best ies? What is possible? 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Dawn Atkin 9848 3310 binding documentary and wind, recycled ma- Yongergnow- Ongerup or email: datkin@green- about a young nomadic terials, vegetable gar- Andrea Salmond, Community Resource 9821 4327. skills.org.au.Tickets $15 Mongolian girl fi ghting to den, hybrid electric car Centre. The afternoon from Paperbark. become the fi rst female and waste minimisation will be a great oppor- Community Wind eagle hunter in 12 gen- practices. tunity to catch up with a Winner erations of her Kazakh Ella Maesepp, 9821 friends while browsing Sat, March 18, 10am st st family. 8616 or email: ek- a variety of local stalls. - 12pm. Tickets $16, pre-pur- maesepp@bigpond. Rebecca Brady FIND out how the wind- chase or on the night at com Katanning Eco- 9828 2325 or email: farm works, its history, 1 -31 March 2017 Orana Cinema House, 309 Withers [email protected]. what it contributes to Organic Road, Katanning. Adults Albany Farmers the community and ask Horticulture $10, Children (6 - 15yrs) Market any questions you have $6, Under 6 FREE Open Day SAT, March 4,11,18, 25 about renewable en- BULK FOODS VITAMINS TEAS HERBS Guided Bird and from 8am - noon ergy. Sat, March 11, 10am Bush Walks A director of Denmark MINERALS NATURAL SKIN CARE SUPER FOODS - noon Come and meet the Every Mon, Wed, Thur farmers and producers Community Windfarm PROBIOTIC FOODS FERMENTED FOODS COME along and see in the month of March of the Great Southern. Ltd will take you through the NAASA certified From 9am - 10am Straight from the farm to it all. 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SKIL EN L E S R G March 1 – 31 G N R R E EA H T SOUT Grow food sustainably T is possible for sustain- Iability and food production to go hand-in-hand. These top tips are principles that apply to anyone, whether you have a backyard garden or a broadacre paddock. • Eat local, seasonal produce. This reduces your carbon footprint and reli- ance on imported goods. • Collect your own seed. 2 7 Get a better germination 0 1 response and save money SATURDAY doing so. • Reduce your chemical in- put. Introduce soil microbes as an alternative that will not only help defend plants from pest and diseases, they can th improve the water effi ciency and nutrient uptake. • Re-mineralise your soil. Trace minerals will en- 25 MARCH hance the plant's natural resistance to environmental stress and improve the nutritional quality of the food. leach into the natural results prove that uti- waterways. lising soil biology, re- am pm • Improve the organic car- mineralisation and re- bon levels in the soil. Use Australian Mineral Innovation Stage a good quality compost and Fertilisers, the crea- ducing our chemical 9 - 2 integrate crop rotation with tors of Grow Safe fer- use, we can improve a legume such as peas or tiliser, have incorpo- the food quality, water Children’s Bush Play clover. rated these principles utilisation and plant An innovative, healthy into their agricultural yield. • Use a slow-release ferti- PedalP Powered Machines liser. Highly soluble forms of programs. – Tom Frost, nitrogen, phosphorous, and Independent re- Australian Mineral Upcycling Demonstrations way of storing food potash (NPK) fertilisers can search and client Fertilisers Compost/Worm Farming WHEN Mary Jane (MJ) Gibbs dad is on hand to offer his advice of plastic wrap stops10 metres began developing a sustainability as well. of plastic wrap going into landfi ll Waterwise Tips and Tricks food-wrapping product at home “My eldest son Jason and I are which never, ever breaks down," a year ago, she had no idea that the only ones who know how to MJ said. within 12 months she would be make the blend and additionally Statistics on plastic waste are WindW Turbine Competition working full time on her crea- he’s designed a machine which frightening. tion and also be engaged in the will be able to automate the im- It is estimated that by 2025 we government’s New Enterprise pregnation process of production. Electric Car and Bike Demos Incentive Scheme. will be putting enough plastic in “We are excited that a local Playing around in the kitchen the ocean to cover fi ve per cent of engineering fi rm is currently en- the Earth’s entire surface in cling SustainableS Products with natural ingredients resulted gaged in building our prototype”. in a blend that could be infused wrap each year. YOUR ONE STOP FOR ALL into 100 per cent cotton fabric, MJ is looking forward to showing With many households pro- FunkyF Music becoming a self-adhesive, fl ex- visitors to the Sustainable Liv- ducing more than 2kg of plastic THE LEADING BRANDS ible, reusable and washable ing Festival her food wraps and waste every day, reducing the Sustainable Schools WA food wrap to be used in place of demonstrating how to wrap food use of plastic wrap is a great plastic wrap. and wash Waxiwraps™ as well. way to encourage sustainability Waxiwraps™ is now a trade- “People are amazed that this in the home. The Green Screen marked brand and MJ’s blend of product can be washed and used “My business tag is Looking local beeswax, Australian jojoba over and over again." after the Earth, one Household FairF Food oil, coconut oil and natural tree Waxiwraps™ last at least 12 at a Time”, MJ said. gum is a closely guarded secret months with regular use and “I do believe we can all con- KitchenK Garden Produce Swap in the Waxiwraps™ workshop. gentle washing, and this is great tribute to decreasing plastic “It’s a really social effort on pro- for the environment. pollution, by adopting simple duction days in the workshop”, Just one person in the house- sustainable living strategies in MJ said. hold taking a sandwich to work our homes. Waxiwraps™ helps “My sons often help out, my or school five days a week reduce plastic pollution beauti- mum irons all the fabrics and wrapped in a Waxiwraps instead fully”.

Pr Check out the green screen ed By oudly Sponsor upport ed By COMMUNICATION is key to informing people 100 independent fi lms to Albany through Film dly S about the dangers of current unsustainable meth- Harvest – an extraordinary achievement. rou ods of living. Hitting Orana Cinemas this week, the fi lm is sure P With the world becoming more interconnected, to set viewers back in re-thinking their current situ- mediums such as fi lm, print, internet and television ations and aiming to live a more sustainable and are reaching a global audience and are being used environmentally-friendly life. as methods of refl ection and education to reveal Josephine and Adrian will be at the Great South- the shocking truth of environmental damage. ern Sustainable Living Expo with their Greenman Upcoming Film Harvest Great Southern spec- Media Productions stall. tacular The Plastic Ocean has been well-received This stall will include an interactive set-up to give worldwide and provides an insight into the shock- people the chance to get behind the camera, learn ing reality of waste disposal into the environment. about the technologies involved and see how they As a part of the Sustainable Living Festival, can make their world thoughts heard by viewers founders of Film Harvest Great Southern Jose- globally through fi lm and television. phine Haynes and Adrian Gaspari bring fantastic Film Harvest Great Southern and Greenman independent fi lms to Albany to support artists and Media Productions are both a fantastic part of the 1/89 Cockburn Road, Albany • Ph: 9841 6171 directors, allowing documentaries such as The Great Southern Sustainable Living Festival, so be Plastic Ocean to reach Great Southern viewers. sure to take part in this innovative event. 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McInnes, right for festival yarns 4 March $60 per book nownow at 6pm person 9844 50055005 Well suited to the covers circuit By ANTHONY ing his attempt to study LBANY four-piece covers band Pin- Kimberley vibe. The pair coincidentally PROBERT by osmosis while at uni- Astripe has found its fresh approach relocated to Albany and immediately versity. A unique long table dining experience bbroughtrought to playing live is paying off. got the band back together, bringing in WARD-winning actor to you by the award-winning VIEW Restaurantaurant Meyers and Reeby. and writer William When it came to the Consisting of lead singer Scott Mac- A topic of his approach and Albany’s local brewer, Wilson Brewing.wing. kenzie, evergreen drummer Paul Mey- “The band was pretty popular in McInnes was the major drawcard for this year’s to writing, the details of ers, guitarist Mark Reeby and bass the Kimberley. We were playing that the writing process for player Glen Medling, the group has dancey stuff,” Mackenzie said. Perth Writers Festival in the Great Southern and McInnes were a bit thin; albany entertainment centre been playing around the Great South- “They just had that Kimberley sort of fortunately, he had the ern for almost 12 months. music up there and we did something he didn’t disappoint the princess royal drive near full house at the wisdom to spend more Mackenzie and Meyers said the band different and it’s working down here time sharing some of the was always pushing to keep its set list too.” Albany Town Hall on Sunday night. anecdotes that form the and its sound up to date. Meyers is a busy guy out of neces- basis of his ninth solo GOLD PLATE AWARD - They’ve moved away from lugging sity – he plays for a living and doesn’t McInnes was in town novel. WINNING RESTAURANT! guitar amps around and favour using lean back on a day job. He’s been the to promote his new book Strangely enough, it newer technology to deliver a sound backbone to some of Albany’s top Full Bore, a meandering was through McInnes’ that honours the songs they play and bands for more than two decades and collection of yarns that award winning roles in the room they’re playing in. said joining Pinstripe has pushed him shines a light on life’s television series Blue in another direction. seemingly mundane Heelers and Seachange The use of in-ear monitoring for the pleasures and treasures. whole band and incorporating a syn- “This is great for me. It’s all completely that he rose to promi- thesiser through the guitar has pushed different to what I’ve ever done in the He cut an imposing fi g- nence, yet it was a sur- them in a new direction. past,” he said. ure on the stage where prise to see the extent ...quality bar food from he made himself right at “Getting away from the old 90s rock to which the actor in him Photo: Tessa Ross Phelan It also opened up the opportunities for home, taking the audi- was unleashed. 4.30pm daily work as they didn’t lose sound quality stuff has been really good for me. I’ve enjoyed it. ence on all sorts of story- Perhaps he just William McInnes – at home on the stage. in smaller venues. telling tangents. Bar: Open Daily 4.30pm Dinner: From 6pm Daily “But doing that other stuff as well, the couldn’t help it, being “We originally started with guitar amps on a theatre stage. the topics that motivate almost over, just a quick everybody wanted to Breakfast: Mon–Fri 6.30am - 9.30am, Sat & Sun 7.30am - 10am and were using the in-ear monitoring, 50s and 60s rock and roll tribute band The evening would be brief, just an hour It delighted the audi- him to share his craft. Q & A to fi nish off before ask but was too afraid which everyone in the band liked,” I’m also in, that’s just another different the queue for a signed to ask him: Dog Rock Motel - 303 Middleton Rd, Albany 9845 7298 approach. It all blends in and keeps on stage, but McInnes ence and brought to But just as soon as Mackenzie said. “Then we got the synth copy of Full Bore from Did he enjoy working for the guitar and that kicked it all off.” your skills up.” wasted no time, straight- life his refl ection on the McInnes and the audi- ening a few facts during ence were getting com- the man himself. on Seachange...? Uug- Having witnessed Albany’s music prism through which he Now the band’s sounds runs com- his introduction, includ- views life as a writer and fortable, the show was Finally, the question ghhh. pletely through the PA and there is scene evolve since the mid-90s, complete control over the mix. Meyers doesn’t shy away from the “That’s the big advantage. On stage reluctance of some venues to put on if you want to hear it louder, you can a full band. Light shines on Albany’s world premiere just turn it up without making everyone “A lot of that is the drummer’s issue,” he said. “If you don’t learn to play to a THE world premiere of offered a unique op- in transcribing Morse the Light Horse Brigade, Awards, as well as else’s ears bleed,” Meyers said. a play based on a chil- portunity to collaborate code messages from they quickly discover winning the Children’s Situated just 18km north of Mt Barker As far as the material they play, the room and play to a situation, then you’re not going to get gigs like that. dren’s book written by lo- with Black Swan State soldiers stationed off- the brutal realities of life Choice 2010 West Aus- on Albany Highway is Gilberts Wines band has had somewhat of a road test cal author Dianne Wolfer Theatre Company and shore while waiting on on the frontline. Black tralian Young Readers in a previous incarnation when Mac- “If you can realise that you don’t have will be held on April 22 at significantly contribute boards ships ready to sail Swan associate director Book Award. cellar door & cafe. kenzie and Medling were both based to belt the crap out of it every single the Albany Entertainment to the commemoration of to Egypt. The communi- Stuart Halusz, directs in Derby. show, then drummers will slowly be Centre. thje Anzac story in a was cation is the last hope this “gentle” play which The Lighthouse Girl is They played together for two years allowed back into places.” that would resonate with of the soldiers getting entwines the lives of Fay now an Australian School Friday to Monday 10am-5pm Library Association rec- and had no problems securing work Pinstripe play the White Star Hotel on The Lighthouse Girl is a the people of Albany. messages back home to and Charlie and brings Ph: 9851 4028 Fax: 9851 4021 with their refreshing sound that offered March 10. Black Swan State Thea- loved ones before facing to life the stories of those ommended reading text a new alternative to the usual laid-back – Anthony Probert tre Company production The Lighthouse Girl is the horrors of war on the left at home during the for the national history which will preview on based on the true story front line. war and the struggles of curriculum. Tickets for April 21 and then April of Fay Howe, a young girl courageous young men previews are on sale at 22, before the gala open- who lived an isolated life On the other side of the who enlisted to fi ght for the AEC on 9844 5005. CALLING OPEN 7 DAYS ing that night. It will then with her lighthouse-keep- country in rural Victoria, their country. move to Perth for a sea- er father on the bleak Charlie and his best mate The Albany season of ALL LOCAL 55ppm oonnwwarrds son at the State Theatre Breaksea Island in King Jim abandon the outback Dianne Wolfer’s Light- the play is supported by life for the excitement the Great Southern De- Booookkinggs reecommmmendedd Centre of WA. George Sound. house Girl was short- MUSICIANS and adventure of see- listed for ther 2009 NSW velopment Commission, AEC manager Garry At the outbreak of war in ing the world by joining Premiers History Awards the City of Albany and ARE you a solo Fine Indian Cuisine Snowdon said the show 1914, Fay fi nds purpose the army. As soldiers in and the WA Premiers Paperbark Merchants. performer, part For bookings or takeaway call 9842 1213 of a duo, a choir BYO wine only, corkage applies Fully Licensed Bar • Beer on tap • Wine • Spirits • Takeaway beer & wine 7 days • All day food menu master or in a or fully-licensed venue No stones unturned in Irish play band or musical 234 Albany Highway, Albany WHAT happens when a small com- in Belfast in 1996, calls on the cast of 11am till late, 7 Days All-day Menu outfi t of any (inside Amity Motor Inn) munity is turned upside down when Sean Hawkins and Grant Cartwright, description, it becomes the location for a major to perform all 15 characters (men and OPEN 7 DAYS or genre and motion picture shoot? women). 11 Flinders Parade, Middleton Beach. 9841 1120 would like The The play, Stones in His Pockets, is They often switch gender and voice described as a hilarious and moving with swift dexterity and the absolute Weekender to Artist and Curator Fund now Open tale of a quiet Irish community turned bare minimum of costume changes. write a profi le on Have a great arts project you’d love to develop? upside down by the arrival of a Hol- Comedy derives from the efforts Thurs Mar 2 - Wed Mar 8 you? lywood movie production. of the production crew to create the gig guide Calling all artists, musicians, designers, fi lmmakers, The play will be presented at the proper “Irish feel” – a romanticised no- If so, please six degrees email editor@ animators, performers in any art form. Apply for up Albany Entertainment Centre on Sat- tion that often confl icts with the reality urday, April 15, at 7.30pm. of daily life. Thursday ...... Geoff Waldeck & Friends Live gsweekender. to $2,000 to support your project and get it included Friday ...... Din Preston & 4UK (Perth) in the Vancouver Arts Centre’s exhibition or events The Stones in His Pockets script, Tickets are available from the AEC Saturday ...... DJ Shann (Perth) com.au with your written by Marie Jones and fi rst shown Box Offi ce on 9844 5005. program. Sunday ...... Ingenious Sistas contact details Wednesday ...... Rob.V Live and some basic Find out more: email [email protected] info about your denmark hotel and ask about the Artist & Curator Fund. Friday ...... Riddem Riot musical venture FULLY LICENSED Applications close end of March. and one of our mount barker hotel Friday ...... Pinstripe journos will be in MORE THAN A STEAK HOUSE touch. Open from 5pm, 7 days a week Story of Wool - The Building Wrap earl of spencer Phone 9842 2454 • 222 Stirling Terrace, Albany Friday ...... Kris Nelson Community groups and individuals are invited to Saturday ...... Blake contribute knitting or crochet to the creation of a 230 the white star metre scarf that will wrap the entire Vancouver Arts Friday .... Pacifi c with Nepenthe and Josh Carson Out Now... Coming Soon... Centre for this year’s Vancouver Street Festival on Saturday ...... Rastatrix Saturday 7 May. OPEN FOR DINNER TUES-SUN 5pm-9pm Sunday ...... Kris Nelson with Smith and Walker Contributions need to be 25cm or 50cm wide and boatshed markets The Whole Truth (M15) Drama can be any length. Both wool and acrylic yarns are Sunday ...... Myles Mitchell Skiptrace (M15) Action welcome. Dine in and take away due south Queen of Katwe (PG) Drama For further information and to register, contact us at Fully licensed • BYO (corkage applies) Sunday ...... 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EC 10015 ABN. 49 267 588 902 [email protected] CLEANING Phone: 9842 2942 www.wheatcroft.com.au 6 L L $OE G Heavy Vehicle Extra Care INFORMATION Professional interior & exterior painting. fun spot Accreditation GARDENING & LAWN SERVICES Excellent team in Albany & Phone MOWING · MAINTENANCE · WEEDING TECHNOLOGY surrounding areas. 0427 787 059 ALBANY PRUNING · CHIPPING · MULCHING Bill Tiller DELIVERY SERVICE Tom Bailey 9842 2788 CLEAN UP · ORGANIC FOCUS A friendly, professional and effi cient Ph 9525 4111 EFTPOS Don’t knock the weather. Mobile: 0439 447 575 POLICE CLEARANCE & FULLY INSURED vacuum gutter cleaning service. for a FREE QUOTE available [email protected] If it didn’t change once in Contact: Gavin Maley to advertise DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS Fully insured. 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ELEVATORS/LIFTS specialising in commercial Kin Hubbard AUTO ELECTRICIAN CARPET CLEANING HANDYMAN ELECTRICAL gardening and cleaning service 9842 1510 [email protected] • www.gsp.org.au ABOVE & BEYOND Design, supply Handyman & General Regional and installation Proudly providing employment Maintenance Services LAWNMOWING AUTO ELECTRICS • Ultrasonic blind cleaning of quality elevators opportunities for people with disability, Servicing the Great Southern AGRICULTURAL Wiring & Repairing Cars, Trailers, • New blinds & repairs Carpet Cleaners & illness & injuries. region specialising in We also service carpentry work plus... Phone Trucks, 4WDs & Motor Bikes. SERVICES For all your Blind Cleaning needs House Maintenance and repair • Caravan & Mobile Home Repairs & Renovations Ring Peter on Call me for an obligation-free quote • Gutter Cleaning • Water Blasting • Rubbish Removal Hands On DAVID SLEE 0412 194 433 13 Cockburn Road, Albany • Wall Tiling • Bathroom Regrouting • High Pressure Roof Property Maintenance 9842 2788 No job too big Ph: 9842 8844 Spraying & weeding & Driveway Cleaning • Concrete Cutting TRACTOR & TRUCK - Call Karl Wallace - • Water Proofi ng Old Tanks & Rusty Roofs • Small Paint Jobs Ph: 9844 9134 Mob 0427 611 840 or too small Hedging • Holes in Walls • Jack Hammer • Post Hole Borer REPAIRS Block clearing We will do the jobs others won’t touch. Call David & Nancy to advertise KALGAN AUTO ELECTRICAL Neil Bates No job too big or small. 24/7 FIREBREAKS Large lawns & areas for mowing & Belarus Parts MOBILE SERVICE TO ALBANY & Yard clean-ups Call Mick - Police & Working with Children clearance SURROUNDING DISTRICTS 0438 287 361 much more BOBCAT/SKID Mulching 0410 513 544 Phone Rosco 0447 199 995 0428 411 608 • SPECIALISING IN HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT • COMPETITIVE RATES STEER LOADER Rural & Urban • 25 YEARS' EXPERIENCE SERVICES Dirty Carpets? Land Services Ph: 9841 1371 Mob: 0437 411 377 Mark Olson 0427 250 172 No job too big or small GENERAL STORE Email: [email protected] fun spot "If they're not clean AIR CONDITIONING [email protected] Firebreaks, Slashing, Mulching, Rotary Hoeing, we don't leave the scene." 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Lawn Mowing AUTOMOTIVE • Site & Backyard Clean-ups David Poultney 0447 389 160 A girl got on the • Post Holes Carpet Clean www.ruralandurbanlandservices.com.au Whipper Snipping • Bucket Work & Laser Levelling 0419 983 114 elevator with a Birkin • Wall / Multi- • 6 and 8 Wheel Tippers for Deliveries Glyn Jones Qualifi ed Technician • Harley Rake - Excellent for Driveways • Great Coffee • Homemade Pies Mobile: bag, and her friend splits • Excavator, Loader, Posi-tracks Albany Town & Surrounds • • 0401 905 036 • Ducted Systems • Mini Track Dumper Fuel Bottleshop & more HEALTHCARE Bernie - 9842 2460 Keith - 9842 8741 FISHING TACKLE goes, ‘Oh, my God, I • Cassettes / Under 0428 221 542 0428 221 565 0427 608 297 OPEN 7 DAYS 6am - 8.30pm EQUIPMENT We can help you enjoy your garden Ceiling love your bag; is that • Pre-tube During new?’ and she goes, Construction BYATT BOBCAT SERVICES ALBANY RODS & TACKLE Simply AU06752 TACKLE BAIT ROD & REEL REPAIRS • Building Sites • House Pads * * * MOWING ‘No, I got it, like, a Obligation-free Design Quote Phone CUSTOM RODS BUILT KEYS CUT 557 Albany Hwy • Albany • 9841 1838 MOWING Brake Repairs • New Car Servicing • Driveways • Confined Areas * * Sales, Service, Hire week ago.’” SUMMER COOL WINTER WARM Fuel Injection Servicing • General Repairs • Soil, Sand & Gravel Delivery 9842 2788 Call for a FREE ALL ASPECTS OF Amy Chozick Diff & Transmission Overhauls • 4WD & Trucks 40 Stirling Terrace 9842 2277 Tune-ups & Diagnosis • Clutches • Clearing • General Bobcat Jobs Phone 9842 2788 Product Guide GARDEN MAINTENANCE Performance Enhancements Tel: 9841 1231 Unit 4, 27-29 Graham Street, Albany to advertise Fax: 9841 7815 96 Stead Rd, Albany 9842 5789 Call Alfie Byatt Phone/Fax 9841 6016 to advertise T: 9841 4200 • 13 Cockburn Road, Albany PHONE EDDIE 0419 957 274 www.albanyair.com.au Mobile 0428 416 016 Email: [email protected] 52 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 53 ttradesrades ccentreentre ttradesrades ccentreentre TV & VIDEO WATER PET CARE ROOFING ROOFING TILING WINDOW REPAIRS CARTING TINTING

ALBANY GUTTER REPLACEMENT Albany Pet Care A.B. Quality TILES and materials, Kandoo Windscreens • Repairs/replacement to patios, plus free design and tech advice, N & S Electronics Advertise your trade Est 2006 HOME SERVICE ROOFING gutters, downpipes and roofs We care for your pet while you're away. • FREE quotes drop in or phone 9847 4312 TV + VIDEO + HI-FI + CD + DVD • Household • Automotive Great or Small, Food, Water and Exercise. • 25 YEARS' EXPERIENCE • Roof anchor safety systems installed 32 Graham St, Albany GAME CONSOLES + MOBILE PHONES • Commercial OUR [email protected] L SATELLITE TV ANTENNA INSTALL O • 12 YEARS' WORKING IN ALBANY and certiﬁ cation C DOG WALKING AVAILABLE ANY TIME Contact Stephen SMS or call Vanessa Insured and Police Cleared • ALL WORKERS HAVE GIVE US A CALL 0418 950 380 in ourour specialspecial REPAIRS AND SERVICE 0439 820 995 www.albanypetcare.com.au POLICE CLEARANCE E: [email protected] 0477 126 264 9844 8416 - 0418 958 889 —— Call Neil or visit —— We do all roof-plumbing services from the award-winning Anzac 37a Albert Street PLUMBER Centre to your home, all with the SCAFFOLDING TRANSPORT trades centre pages same high standard in mind. Telephone 9842 6607 WATER FILTERS

Please come into our shop 11b Minna Street, Albany TV Foundation Electrical KINGS www.albanyroofi ng.com.au 9841 5900 INSTALLATIONS EC11478 Plumbing DIY SUPPLIES PL: 1090 • GL: GF000928 Frames - Modular, SALES Roofi ng & Guttering Aluminium mobile Yard - 11 Ashford Street FUTURE SERVICE Septic Installations TECHNOLOGIES Sewer Connections TV & SATELLITE INSTALLATION 0428 774 448 HOME THEATRE SETUP NETWORK & PHONE CABLING • Drinking Water Analysis • Bench Top Maintenance & New Work 4D Delivery & Hiab Services COMPUTER SUPPORT & SALES VIDEO INTERCOM • Under Bench • Water Softening Phone: 9841 5977 • Gutters Greg Collins • Replacement Cartridges Mobile: 0408 936 359 • 15,000 GMV • 9 Metre Tray 0427421346 fun spot • Wall Cladding SECURITY [email protected] Fax: 9841 5877 • 3 Tonne Hiab Lift • Roof Restorations 9841 3671 • 43-45 Sanford Rd, Albany Albany Security Supplies Philip Bane • New Roofs fun spot When people go PUMPS LOCKSMITH Managing Director • Water Tanks 0437 900 430 through something SPECIALISTS IN : Domestic, Commercial rough in life, they Foundation Electrical & Automotive Getting on a plane, I say, “I’m taking it EC11478 LARGEST RANGE OF KEYS IN ALBANY TREE LOPPING told the ticket lady, Phone SALES 73 Cockburn Rd Tel 9841 3739 “Send one of my bags to one day at a time.” SERVICE ALLWAY New York, send one to Yes, so is everybody. It makes good dollars and sense to INSTALLATION 9842 2788 $/%$1Ìi>Vi >` Ài«>ÀÃ SERVICES INCLUDE: U 7> V>``} >` Ài • Removals & pruning fun spot U +Õ>wi` ÌÀ>ìÃ> V >i ,>ì ä{Óä Çnn È£Ó • Chipping STAINLESS STEEL • Mulch $80 / Truckload °,°,w}°7J}>°V WATER BORES T: 9841 2015 M: 0404 409 861 I don’t know that ASBESTOS WA DRILLING SERVICES • Domestic & Commercial there are real ghosts Roof removal from $30.00 M2* Water Bores Be part of the good times and great classic hits and goblins, but there Replacement with Colorbond • Hard Rock Drilling including Anticon from $48.00 M2* • Specialising in stainless fabrication are always more for automotive, architectural, Phone • Test Holes with Albany’s better gold mix from the 60s, 70s & 80s Gold MX Fence removal from $30.00 LM* industrial and custom work • Pumps Supplied & Fitted trick-or-treaters than Fence replacement with Colorbond • Tube fabrication and bending AM1611 or Timber of your choice. • Balustrades • Welding and repairs 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE For enquiries on a specialised, cost-effective advertising campaign to suit your business call neighbourhood kids. 9842 2788 Only Quality Materials Used P.M.A. DEMO • Polishing and restoration Lata Wright on 0409 449 110 or 9842 9937 or Kira Mead on 0429 418 192 or 9842 9937. Also streamed live Robert Brault ~ Obligation Free Quote ~ 0428 416 045 9841 3341 • 0419 701 897 [email protected] 116 Chester Pass Road to advertise Phil Putland— Lic ADIA Contractor *Conditions apply LIC# WARA 1821 [email protected] Tel: 9841 3015 — Mob 0427 882 561 Locally owned and operated by the Weekender @ the Weekender. 107 Stead Road, Albany. 54 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 55 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT WANTED

Government of Western Australia WANTEDNTED South Regional TAFE Wind-up, 400 day, anniversary, Cleaner – Aged Care Registrations of Interest - Casual Lecturers dome clocks for collector trader Albany, WA Albany, Casual CLASSIFIEDS 9842 2787 DEADLINES: Display & Lineage ads 4pm Tuesday Craigcare is a Residential Aged Care facility and we are committed to Web Search No: SRE004.17S Any condition.. working or not.t. providing quality services and a warm and caring environment. Level/Salary: Casual rates Level 1 $50.36, Level 2 $77.87, Level 3 $89.93, Level 4 $58.96 F: 9842 2789 We are currently seeking a casual relief Cleaner to join the South Regional TAFE is seeking Registrations of Interest from suitably qualifi ed people who are interested in 9851 2306 E: [email protected] Run your ad until sold. dedicated team at our Albany facility. casual relief lecturing and/or workplace training and assessment positions. There is no guarantee of work; BARBIES collectables & such, SELL IT FASTER 9842 2787 the aim is to develop a register of casual staff for relief purposes or to offer training in specifi c areas of expertise Mt Barker. Wanted- retro, vintage 107 Stead Road, Albany Pay the one low price.* Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the as the need arises. & antique jewellery in any cond, following: silver & items of interest. 0429 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE Remuneration is in accordance with the WA TAFE Lecturers’ General Agreement 2014 and is dependent on the 889 052. LINEAGE: (excluding Until Sold ads) • Routine and project cleaning tasks according to established course being delivered. Display & Lineage 5pm TUESDAY. Until Sold rebooking - 4pm TUESDAY JASON Verstain wax polish First 75 characters (or part thereof), including spaces....$12 All advertisements are accepted on the following Terms and Conditions. cleaning schedules; People who possess relevant industry qualifi cations and a minimum fi ve years’ industry experience or teaching for outside woodwork. This is a 1. The Great Southern Weekender has the right to refuse to publish or republish any advertisement without giving any reason therefore. • Cleaning tasks including mopping and vacuuming fl oors, damp experience are encouraged to register. discontinued product, any leftover Each additional 25 characters (or part thereof) ...... $2.50 2. No liability shall be incurred by The Weekender by reason of any amendments to or error or inaccuracy in, or the partial or total omission of an advertisement or by reason of delay or default or from any dusting, waste management, restocking of supplies, collection quantity considered. 9845 1210. Minimum cash charge ...... $12 other cause whatsoever, provided that if an error occurs which in the opinion of The Weekender clearly lessens the value of the advertisement and the advertiser notifi es The Weekender of the error within It is preferred that candidates already possess a current Certifi cate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110), fi ve (5) days of when the error appeared, then one correct insertion will be made without charge. of soiled linen and clothing as required; and or can demonstrate progression towards the Certifi cate IV in Training & Assessment. RUNNING or not. Toyota Hilux/ DISPLAY: *UNTIL SOLD CONDITIONS • Completion of cleaning tasks according to infection control Landcruisers & vans. Small First 75 characters, or part thereof including spaces: $27 - OR - fi rst 75 characters, or part thereof including spaces, PLUS a photo for 2 weeks and lineage-only thereafter: $44. Each additional 25 characters, Applicants without the above are still eligible to apply, however SR TAFE may require the recommended trucks of all makes. Cash paid, $9.50 per single column, centimetre. Minimum - 3cm or part thereof: $2.75. All adverts must be pre-paid. Ads are restricted to private advertisers, and will be run for two consecutive weeks. If your item does not sell within that two-week period you MUST RE- and occupational health and safety requirements including safe candidate to obtain this qualifi cation prior to appointment, irrespective of holding other adult education will pick up. 0415 671 979. BOOK it prior to the booking deadline of 4.00pm Tuesday. These ads must be reconfi rmed each week thereafter. If more than one week lapses the item will be deemed sold, and the ad cannot be repeated storage and the use of cleaning chemicals. qualifi cations. Discount rates available for employment display ads. unless paid for. Once published the ONLY thing to change will be the PRICE. Not included in the offer are any business ads, rental hire, employment etc for the purpose of ongoing profi t. Any real estate ads WTB: Nintendo 64. SNES, Atari or garage sales are also excluded as are references to internet sites or businesses. ONLY ONE ITEM PER UNTIL SOLD AD. The successful applicants must possesess the following: ROIs are invited in the following subject areas of the Health portfolio: 2600, consoles and games. Cash • Early Childhood Education and Support paid $$$. 0428 186 022. • Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming and • Education Support damp dusting; • Hairdressing GARDENING BIRTHS CARAVANS EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT • Previous experience in a Residential Aged Care Environment To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. Please follow application CARAVAN mattress, custom (desirable); instructions listed online. Announce your new arrivalarrival made, top of the range, exc cond. • Certifi cate II or III in Cleaning (desirable); For Specifi c Inquiries: For more information regarding the above areas please contact Donna Blight, 1800 x 1370 x 280 mm. $450. City of Albany Notice • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; in the Weekender Training Manager Health, on (08) 9892 8757 or via email [email protected] 0428 461 660. • Strong organisational skills; SITUATIONS VACANT Closing Date: Applications close Thusday 9 March 2017 @ 4:00pm (WST), however late submissions COROMAL Element 552. 18ft • Ability to work well in a team environment and competently as WILL be accepted. 6in, brand new Sept 2016, used WASTE FACILITY WORKER an individual; and once, off-road, 2 solar panels, Personal Care Workers (RETAIL ASSISTANT) • A sound knowledge of safe chemical handling. adcorp WG19473A Q/B, ensuite, all extras, 12 Albany, WA First three lines FREE months licence. $55,000. 0439 Status: Permanent, Full-time The successful applicants are required to supply a current National 099 862. Casual Positions Salary range: Level 6.1 - 6.3 ($56,551.51 to $57,719.98 per Police Clearance (dated within 3 years). FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Does your garden need COROMAL pop-top, 16’, 1992, annum) dependent on experience Craigcare is a Residential Aged Care facility where our mission is some tender loving compost? To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send a cover letter and BIRTHDAYS fully equip,with R/O awning & Opportunity: The City of Albany’s Waste team is looking for an to serve our residents and care recipients in a manner which will 42 INCH LG fl atscreen TV and SEA Containers, 20ft. $2,500 mini mover. Ready to go, very experienced and customer-focused individual to current resume to [email protected]. For more information +GST. Storage Solutions WA. PPUREURE AGED PIGGY enhance their quality of life. eco furniture stand with drawers. tidy. $6,800. 9841 3182. take up the role of Waste Facility Worker (Retail about this role, please contact Peggy Winston, Facility Manager on $450 for both. 0439 910 875. 0417 975 915. POO Assistant). (with straw) COROMAL pop-top 600. 2003, We are currently seeking experienced casual Personal Care 9844 5700. Applications for this role will close at 5pm, Monday ANTIQUE bookcase, original SHOWER screen 900x850x1760 dual axle, R/O awning, annexe, Reporting to the Leading Hand – Waste Facility, opaque glass, white frame, ex this role will see you responsible for, but not Workers to join the dedicated team at our Albany facility. 6th March 2017. wood. 91cm wide x 99cm high x HAPPY 3-way fridge/freezer, seperate cond. $150. 0439 099 862. 0428 552 247 limited to: 17.5cm deep. $95. 0439 910 875. freezer, m/wave, A/C, lounge, Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Nornalup, Western Australia L-shape dining, twin bed. • Oversee daily operations at Fossicker’s Tip Shop BIG brown teddy bear in exc WHITE desk with shelving, $30. BIRTHDAY Reluctant sale. $21,000. Bargain, at the Hanrahan Road Waste Facility; • Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain their cond. If you love teddies or are 0407 754 720. make an offer. 0407 478 041. • Contribute to the minimisation of waste to landfi ll independence and dignity related to activities of daily living and a collector, this teddy is for you. LIVESTOCK through the recycling and reuse of waste at $150. 0437 510 592. COROMAL Princeton 543, 2006, lifestyle according to their individual care plans; and GARAGE SALE OVERO yearling, gelded. White Fossicker’s Tip Shop; ASHLEE 17’6”x8’ tandem, sgl beds, A/C, • Contribute to hotel services by checking residents’ daily menu Casual Café Attendant CHEAP jarrah slabs, some size 9841 2199 with splashes of red, APHA. ex cond, R/O awning, many • Demonstrate positivity and leadership by always requirements, attend to meal preparation and delivery of Albany timber. 120 Mueller St (Cnr Tate Registerable, handled, quiet. extras. $19,900. 0447 799 992. being on the lookout for how we can improve St). 9841 4104. LISTEN TO Grow 15hh, $3,000 ono. 0408 the way we do things; refreshments. 099 587. From the CHIPPER/SHREDDER 6.5hp iPhone SE • Safely and responsibly operate plant and equip- TFS Corporation Ltd (TFS) is the world’s leading specialist sandalwood WEEKENDER To be successful in this position, you must possess: B/S, USA made, NEW $695 inc SUFFOLK fl ock rams, $400ea. Motley Crew ment and undertake manual tasks; Space Grey 64gb grower, with over 12,180 hectares of Indian sandalwood established GST. 9892 7700. GARAGE SALES Reg. stud Albany. 9845 1012 or • A Certifi cate III in Aged Care (essential), • Be accountable for the quality of the service in the Tropics of Northern Australia and owner of the renowned As new condition. $650. 9845 1008. HAPPY BIRTHDAY messages provided which has an impact on customer • A current First Aid certifi cate (desirable), sandalwood oil distiller Mt Romance located 14km from the City of every Friday 10 - 10.30am perception of the shop and an indirect effect repeated Saturday & Sunday start from only $12 in The • A minimum of six months’ experience in aged care, Albany in the Great Southern. Phone 041 9911 721 Weekender. Call 9842 2787. on business results; and between 7.30 - 8am on LOST JAYCO Expander 2010 15ft • The ability to work well in a team environment, expands to 18ft, sleeps 2, • Merchandise displays and shop using your The Position LOG splitters, 28 tonne, 6.5hp LADY’S gold & diamond ring lost creative fl air! • A commitment to providing optimum residential care and CELEBRANTS combined shower/toilet, 3-way A position in Albany has opened up for an enthusiastic individual to Kohler, horizontal/vertical split, between town and the Kalgan fun fr/fr, a/c, oven/grill/hotplate, If you have experience working in a similar posi- excellent services for the aged, NEW $2,285 inc GST. 9892 7700. day. Great sentimental value. If join our cafe team. The casual position is for Monday with alternating found, please call 9844 8004. ACCREDITED celebrant, R/O awning, good bench tion, knowledge of waste management and are • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, 2016 passionate about working for the City of Albany, weekends roster. The café is open from 9am to 4pm daily with a 7-hour Gaye Morton. 0417 907 454. space, new tyres. $26,000 ono. POSTERS CACTUS Factory, open 8:30am – please apply. • Basic computer skills, and Ceremonies for all occasions. 0402 780 395. shift each day. AVAILABLE noon, Sat 4th March, 3 Salisbury • Be able to work across a 7-day roster (AM, PM & ND). Rd. MACHINERY Interested? For a full job information kit and to apply visit The Role NOW MEGAN Tuffl ey JP CMC. Life MOTORHOME Toyota Hilux, www.albany.wa.gov.au or contact Human Re- and love. 0427 297 712. www. 1989, with shower, TV etc. Very Please note that 457 visa sponsorships will not be offered SAT 8-1, Warrenup Pl. Huge sources at [email protected] or on 6820 The objective is to provide a positive and memorable customer service combined sale, clothes, DVDs, Kioti Tractors celebrantgreatsouthern.com.au good condition. $12,500 ono. 3110. For further information about the position for these casual positions. 0427 059 126. to visitors to our Albany Sandalwood Cafe. You will be required to take kitchen books, toys & more. contact Murray Swarbrick, Coordinator Waste 2016 and previous years’ MOTOCADDY S3 electric golf Available at: Management Operations at murrays@albany. All successful applicants are required to supply a current National and serve customers’ food orders and assist with VIP functions. ROADSTAR 15ft pop-top, 2 S/B, “Classic Motor Event” posters also buggy with extras, $700. 0409 SAT 8am-2pm, Sun 8am- FUNERAL wa.gov.au or on 6820 3917. Police Clearance (dated within 3 years). noon. 343 Lower Denmark Rd, 3-way fridge, exc cond. $8,500. Key Accountabilities: available at The Great Southern 080 317. 0408 955 759. Deadline: Applications close 5:00PM, Tuesday 14 Robinson. Cubby house, furn, h/ DIRECTORS March 2017 If you are passionate about providing high quality care and services, • Liaise with customers in a professional manner Weekender, 107 Stead Road. PEA straw garden mulch, hold, kids’ stuff, general bric-a- TOYOTA Coaster motorhome. please submit a current resume and a cover letter to jobs@craigcare. • Maintain cafe visual standards $10 each. Cash only. 9842 2788. excellent quality, compact easy- brac. 1993, LWB, 6cyl diesel, 5sp man. com.au. For more information about this role, please contact Peggy • Excellent telephone manner to-handle bales, $9 a bale del SAT 8:30, Henry St, Milpara. H/ Set up for 2, 4 solar panels, good to Albany, or pick-up on farm, Winston, Facility Manager on 9844 5700. Applications for this role • Experience in barista and café-style service ELECTRIC chair, as new $500 hold & misc offi ce equipment, tyres all round. $20,000 ono. City of Albany Notice (new price was $1,500). 0418 $8 a bale. Supplying Albany & books, toys. 0458 126 881. will close at 5pm, Monday 6th March 2017. Desirable knowledge and skills: 692 256. surrounds for 20 years. Web: bjspeastraw.com.au 9851 4069. SAT 9-1, Rufus St. Books, 9841 2199 SITUATIONS VACANT Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. • Excellent customer-service skills ELEC recliner $700 (half cost clothes, DVDs, Xbox 360 games, price) fl at-lock sewing mach, PEA straw, no weeds, $10 bale plants, h/hold. MASSPORT rotary hoe, Briggs • Food and beverage preparation experience motor, perfect tines. $375. 0427 The Bethany Family $250. Blind hemming mach, del. Weather damaged, $250/ute SWIM SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT • Point-of-sale program experience load (38-40 bales). 0428 447 967 SAT 9-3, Sun 12-4, 5 Eaton Ave, 175 719. $250. Both new cond. 0447 671 caring for your family Status: Temporary - Part-time (12 months) 0.3FTE • Strong communications skills or 9864 9049. Mt Barker. Moving. Furn, curtains, Koster’s Outdoor Pty Ltd 618. tools, 500+ DVDs and more. Salary range: Level 3.1 ($53,951.49) per annum Albany, Western Australia • Effective time management PIG mulch, organic, weed-free, CARS FURN 2 Sanderson linen recliner Mt Barker $260, Albany $300, SAT/SUN 8-3, Kitson St, TOYOTA Hiace campervan, Opportunity: The City of Albany is seeking a Swim School • Enthusiasm and self-motivation 9841 7177 1984, fully overhauled, annexe, rockers, cream fl oral, as new, Denmark $360. 9851 1050. Gledhow. Port bottles, old prams, 1997 Falcon sdn. Genuine Administration Assistant for the Albany Leisure Garage Door Installer/ Technician Required • Work in a team environment All hours DC battery. $6,000. Details $300 ea. 1 blue velvet 2 motor BBQ, bric-a-brac, plants. Be 190,000 km. Needs head gasket, and Aquatic Centre (ALAC). 0427 466 051. Applications close 9th March 2017 control disability chair, $500. Fresh, Local, Seasonal quick! suit b/yard mech or spare parts. 3 1 Prior Street We are seeking a reliable, physically fi t person with excellent Grandfather clock, teak, $300. This position is responsible for administration SAT/SUN 9-3, Stirling Tce Indoor mths rego, good tyres. $500 ono. Proudly Albany owned & operated communication and customer-service skills. Submit your application by email to [email protected] or hand 0439 099 862. support to the ALAC Swim School Coordinator. FRUIT & VEGIES Markets. Antiques, collectables, 9841 3450. deliver or post in an envelope marked to HR Department Mt Romance gemstones, pet supplies, CDs, EMPLOYMENT If you have excellent planning, administration The position is full-time HAY good quality, new season, Available at: 1997 V70 Volvo wagon, 7 Australia Pty Ltd, 2 Down Road, ALBANY WA 6330. 5’6” baroota wonder wheat rolls. locally made furniture, woodwork, and time management skills, well developed Rainbow Coast Produce seats, wrecking only- damage BOATS You will be involved in installing, repairing and servicing garage $88 inc GST. 9834 3038 or 0427 art, hats, babywear & gifts. interpersonal and customer service skills and 76 Bay View Drive, Little Grove underneath. 0405 700 080. highly developed computer skills please apply. doors, motors, and fencing. 343 038. SUN 8am-2pm, Hunter St, Emu SKIPPER’S Ticket, Albany & Gt EVERY DAY 2005 BA Falcon tray back. Sthn. Boat supplied free, 1 on 1 Interested? For a full job information kit and to apply visit You must have a current Driver’s Licence, White Card, plus AUTO ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED HOMEBREW supplies, beer, Point. Deceased estate house Oyster Harbour Store Market clearance. Collectables, furn, Dedicated gas, good cond. or groups, 7 days a week. Mark, www.albany.wa.gov.au or contact Human Re- Forklift and Working at Heights would be benefi cial. FOR BUSY SERVICE SHOP wine, spirits, Great Southern 2-6pm every Wednesday artworks, wood-turned items, $5,000. 0408 955 759. 0428 429 911. TAXI DRIVERS sources at [email protected] or on 6820 Supplies, Brooks Garden tools, orchids, shells, pot plants, 3110. For further information about the position Experience in a similar role would be benefi cial although full Suitable candidate must have experience in all aspects of auto electrics. Shopping Centre Albany, 9841 Boatshed Markets 2007 Hyundai Sante Fe SX (4x4) T endorsement required on 10-1 every Sunday bric-a-brac, clothing- vintage & contact Nola Osborne, Swim School Team training will be given to the right candidate. Must be self-motivated with focus on attention to detail 5700. current designs. CRDi Turbo Diesel. $17,500. CARAVANS licence. Weekday/Weekend, Leader at [email protected] or and commitment to quality service. 0487 218 755. day and night work available. on 6820 3420. Information of our company is available at www.kosters.com.au KINGKOIL K/Bed ensemble, RIDGWAY Seeds - Rye grass WEEKENDER garage sale Competitive package offered for right candidate. near new, $800. Floral lounge, 2008 Coromal 526, 16ft, sleeps Email specials. Long & sort season Rye posters available when you book 2009 Nissan Tiida hatch. Auto, 6 with bunk & Q/B. Awning, exc Deadline: Applications close 5:00PM, Tuesday 14 Please email resumes to: [email protected] $100. Assorted Orchids, $5ea. and pay for your garage sale A/C, C/C, 1800cc, VGC. $6,500. bonafi [email protected] Simon Stone on 0428 422 868 or [email protected] grass. Feb 27th pick-up. Bulk lots. cond. $25,500. 9844 4329. March 2017 0449 261 501. 0428 532 072. notice. 0427 511 878. 56 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 The Weekender, March 2, 2017 57 CARS MOTORCYCLES TRUCKS STORAGE community notices

HARLEY, 2010, Sporty, good HEAVY duty Isuzu truck body. BUDGET self-storage units, from Markets Saturday, March 4, at on Sunday, March 12, at Albany Health Campus meets on the fi rst Monday ly on Wednesday from 12.30 to 4.30pm. After- cond, 18,000km, VH pipes, stage 2.4x3.4 chequered fl oor and drop $25 p/w (month min), avail now. SCOTS craft markets 9.30am, at the Squid Riverview Golf Club. $90 hydrotherapy pool. En- of every even month, at 6pm to 8pm in the Scout noon tea in the station 1 hypercharger, many extras. sides. $2,000. 0418 416 830. Ideal Storage. 9842 2395. will be held on Thursday Shack, Emu Point, for a per team. Contact 0428 rolments required phone the Guide Hall, Lockyer. Hall, Conroy Street. Chil- tearooms. Enquiries to VEHICLE $9,500 ono. 9841 3543. 441 227. 0416 024 250. Phone 9841 5726. dren aged 10 to 15 years 0458 214 390. CITY Centre Secure Storage, and Friday, March 2 and walk in the area. BYO morning tea. Contact Breast cancer Seniors welcome. Contact 9822 SUZUKI Bandit 2008, 1250cc, PETS 52 Cockburn Rd, Albany, 18m2 3, from 9am to 3pm, in Leukaemia Sinfonia FINANCE & 21m2 units available now. Scots Hall, lower York 9847 4462. ALBANY Breast Can- ALBANY Senior Citi- 1501. burgundy, 15,000km, ex cond, STAFFY pups, pure, no papers, LEUKAEMIA Founda- PLAYERS of orchestral ABS, gear rack and sac, sports Payment options. Call Derek at Street. Devonshire teas cer Group will hold a zens Centre Hall, (behind Young Mums • Competitive good stocky pups, great Wellington & Reeves. 9841 1455. Grains research tion community group instruments are welcome exhaust, lic 06/17. $5,950. 0427 are available. Call 9841 Town Hall) hosts Choir markings, ready now. $1,250. STIRLINGS to Coast luncheon, on Monday, will meet on Wednesday, MUM’S The Word par- to join rehearsals of Alba- Rates 451 560. 0499 771 784. 1681. on Mondays, at 1.30pm; e-dition Farmers will present re- March 13, from noon, March 22, from 4pm, at enting group for mums ny Sinfonia on Wednes- Line dancing at the Bridge Club, Mill Pilates on Mondays, at • Private Sale/ YAMAHA Raptor 2016 Youth WANTED Hen Regent parrot. TENDERS cent research from sci- Motel Le Grande. Con- aged 15 to 23 years meets days from 7.30 to 9.30pm Street. Please bring a 10.30am and Thursdays Older Vehicles 90cc quad. Immac cond. 20hrs Male Blue Princess parrot. 0488 OVER 50s line danc- entists and local farmers tact 0408 094 817 or on Mondays, 11.45am at the Community Music use. $2,600. 0437 233 640. 903 718. Get it wherever ing held at 9.30am every plate of fi nger food. $2 [email protected] at 9am; Carpet Bowls, to 2.45pm, and Wednes- Centre, Lancaster Road. from 9am, on Tuesday, raffl e. Phone 9844 1412. on Tuesdays, at 1pm; ALBANY Tuesday, Thursday and March 7, at Kendenup Meeting days, noon to 3pm, at the Phone 9844 9379. Friday at Scots Hall. Luncheon OVER 50s next General Exercise to Music, on Rainbow Coast Neigh- Lockyer FINANCE LTD PUBLIC NOTICES you are in the world... Lodge. Contact 0429 Wednesdays at 11.00am; However on Thursday 236 729. SAVE the Children will Meeting will be held on bourhood Centre. Con- LOCKYER Action Net- and Friday, March 2 and celebrate the Albany Stir- March 25, at 1.30pm, in Bingo, on Thursdays, at tact 9841 8254 or email 9841 5100 Albany Light Opera & Theatre Company Presents Cycling 1pm. The Dining Room is work meets on the second www.albanyfi nance.com.au The City of Albany is calling for go to www.gsweekender.com.au 3, sessions will be held at ling Branch 50th anniver- Scots Hall. [email protected] Sunday of every month, tenders for the following: the Scouts Hall. Contact OVER 50s cycling group sary, on Tuesday, March Concert open daily from 11.30am to 1pm. Enquiries to 9841 Musicians wanted at the Girl Guides Hall, BRUMBY motor, trans, diffs, 98441199. will meet on Wednes- 14, at Motel Le Grande. C17005 TOUR GUIDING ALBANY Sinfonia will 2168 during business ALBANY City Wind at 3pm. Contact 0447 complete parts, 1987, stored Flowers day, March 8, at 9am, at Phone 9844 9779. present a 21st anniversary 631 508 or 9841 3792 for under cover. $500 ono. 9845 AND TRANSPORT subscribe for hours. Ensemble has openings SERVICES – ALBANY Albany Floral Art Group Fenchy’s, or Elleker, at Meeting concert series starting Fri- for wind, brass and per- further details. 1247. will teach fl ower arrang- 9.45 for the Cosy Corner Fishing 11 shows in May – Already over a 1/3 of tickets sold! HERITAGE PARK OVER 50s next General day, March 31, at 7.30pm cussion players. Some Croquet FIRESTONE, 4 x 185/70/R13, 1 ing, on Friday, March Ride, a distance of 58km FISHABILITY invites FREE Meeting will be held on and Saturday, April 1, at people with disabilities instruments may be sup- GOMM Park Croquet x Pirelli 175/70/R13, $20 ea. 4 x 7:30pm 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th Full Specifi cation and Tender Forms 3, at 10am, at Vancou- or 30km. Coffee at Cosy 2pm, at Albany Entertain- Bridgestone 185/60/R14, $25 ea. March 15, at 1.30pm, in to participate in regular plied. Please contact 0419 Club plays from 8.45am 2:00pm 7th, 14th, 21st may be obtained from the City of today ver Arts Centre. Contact Corner Cafe. Contact ment Centre. For tickets All near new. $190 ono the lot. Albany website www.albany.wa.gov. Scots Hall. monthly fi shing days in 098 475. to 12noon on Wednesdays Tickets at Paperbark, York St or online: Paperbarks.com.au 0408 441 975. 0418 647 897. phone 9844 5005. 0448 673 606. au/tenders or by contacting Jane Photography the Albany area. They Country Women and Saturdays. Allen on 6820 3078. Tenders may U3A OVER 50s easy riders Opera FORD Ranger XL, 2011, dual More info, fi nd us on AlbanyLightOperaTheatreCompany supply fi shing rods, bait CWA Albany has two Dance lessons be hand delivered to the City of THE University of the will meet on Wednesday, ALBANY Photographic KODJA Place will host cab, auto, F/G canopy, low kms, Society will host “im- and tackle. Contact 0413 monthly meetings: the FREE social dance many extras. $18,000 ono. 0427 Albany’s North Road Tender Box, Third Age will meet on March 8, at 9am, at Hay a concert by soprano Sa- 102 North Rd, Albany, or posted to proving photographic 296 606 or info.albany@ third Sunday at 10am, and lessons in 1930s to 50s 429 238. Friday, March 3, at 2pm, River Bridge, for a ride mantha Clarke, on Sat- fisherswithdisabilities. PO Box 484, Albany WA 6331 or to hear Larry Blight speak along the Rail Track to skills” on Saturday, the fourth Friday at 1pm, dance styles will be held FREE - old car tyres, suitable for OLD NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE urday, April 8, at 4pm. org.au emailed to [email protected]. about “A Menang Way of Denmark. Stop at pie March 18, from 1 to 5pm, at CWA Hall, Serpentine on Monday nights at the gardens. 9841 4734. au by 2pm on Thursday, 23 March Tickets $35 or $65 with Autism Road. Contact 0403 783 Life”. Phone 9844 7404. shop. Contact 0429 453 and Sunday, March 19, dinner from 9831 0500. White Star Hotel. Contact Great for: • Paper Mache • Ripen Tomatoes • Fire Lighter 2017. Tenders should be marked from 2 to 6pm, at the AUTISM Support Net- 669. 0415 481 938. HOLDEN Astra CDTi, 2006, 4cyl, with the Contract Number (C17005) Markets 085. There will be no door 1.9L TD, 6sp man, 5 dr, 5 seat • Clean Windows • Compost Material • Seedling Pots RSL rooms, Stirling Tce. work Albany is a support and be addressed to the Chief THE outdoor craft mar- sales. Golf Table tennis hatch, 5.9L/100km, exc cond. Soroptimists Enquiries to 9844 7346. group for parents and $6,900. 0488 905 902. Executive Offi cer. kets will be held on Sat- Collectors AT Grove Park Golf ALBANY Table Tennis Please call into 107 Stead Road to pick-up ALBANY Soroptimists Games family carers of individu- The lowest or any Tender will not urday, March 4, from ALBANY Collectors als with autism. Meetings Links men play on Mon- Club holds social play on necessarily be accepted. For more information about 8am to 1pm, in St John’s invite women to “Join on PLANTAGENET day and Thursday, at Fridays at 9am and seri- the Bridge”, on Wednes- Club needs collectables are held fi rst Thursday of The Great Southern Weekender e-dition Church grounds. Enquir- Scouts will host a family and sales for the 2017 the month (except school 11.30am, and Saturday, ous play on Tuesdays at Chief Executive Offi cer subscriber service, call 9842 2788 day, March 8, at noon, at games day, on Sunday, at 7.45am. Ladies play 6pm, at Albany Leisure City of Albany ies to 9841 8212. Open Exhibition of Aus- holidays). Contact 0439 or email [email protected] Walking Stirling Terrace, to launch March 19, from 10am to on Tuesday and Thursday, and Aquatic Centre. En- PO Box 484 Albany Women’s Centre tralian Heritage, this 569 324. ALBANY WA 6331 OVER 50s walking 4m, at Frost Park. Laser- Easter, April 15 and 16, at 8am for 18 holes, and quiries phone 9842 1819. HOLDEN Rodeo dual cab ute. Kare Kits. Phone 0427 Cadets Dr Michael Lyons, BDS FRACDS and group will meet on Satur- scape bookings are essen- at PCYC Sanford Road. THE Australian Air 8.45am for 9 holes. Con- Board games Diesel, full service history, exc 860 803. tact 9844 4277. cond, many extras. $10,300 Dr Tina Morris, BDS (Hons) day, March 4, at 8.10am, tial contact 9853 1110. Phone 9842 2915. Force Cadets are seeking LOOKING for fans of ono. 9844 7445. are pleased to welcome the Old Gaol, for a walk at Leukaemia Breast cancer Girl Guides new cadets. Phone 9841 Miniature Railway desktop gaming to form Dr Sivitra Sivarajan, BDS (UWA) Frenchman Bay. Contact FRIENDS of the Leu- ENCORE free program TREFOIL League 5157. KATANNING Minia- a social group for games HYUNDAI i30 wagon, 2011, to Amity Dental Centre. 9844 8536 after 6.00pm. kemia Foundation will for breast cancer survi- for former leaders, ex Scouts ture Railway playground on Sunday once a month VGC, 1 owner, 37,000 km. $10,500 ono. 9847 4493. Immediate appointments available OVER 50s easy pace host a charity golf day vors starts on Wednesday, Guides, parent helpers, KATANNING SCOUT runs every second and at Kate’s Place. Contact 9841 5653 walkers will meet on (three-person Ambrose) March 22, at 4pm, at and interested women, Section meets fortnight- fourth Sunday, from 0415 481 938. MAZDA 121 Metro, 2002, manual. $4,500 ono. 9842 3580. JOHN GARDE LANDSCAPE NAVARA 2008 (reg 2009) D40, GET IT silver, dual cab, auto, diesel, PAINTING WORKSHOP REAL ESTATE 117,000 km, canopy, 2” lift with Organised by the Albany Art Group Bilstein shocks. Roo & tow bars. $17,500. 9842 2455 during work for the 20th, 21st and 22nd of March. FOR LEASE hours. The cost of the workshop will be $200 for Albany Art Group Members SHED 80m2, $7,700p/a and for non-members $220. all inclusive, easy access. Quality Second-hand Copiers Centennial Park. 0417 174 313. You can view his art work at www.tinkahill.com.au STORAGE shed/workshop. To confi rm your place contact Lee Garvey 215m2, Graham Street. Price PRINTED Phone: 0427 464 182 negotiable. 0419 957 207.

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106-108 Lockyer Avenue Racewars edition Ph: 9841 5565 Buzz around town as Racewars looms OTORING enthusiast but we knew we’d be strug- town of Wyalkatchem. Colin t’Hart had every gling to get ready, so we It will utilise the 1800m Mintention of entering thought we’d give them to a runway at Albany Regional his black HZ Kingswood in couple of deserving guys who Airport giving car enthusiasts Racewars this weekend as it missed out,” Steve said. the opportunity to race head- is one of the biggest motoring Graham Whitehurst was to-head against the clock events to come to the Great another beneﬁ ciary who was over the quarter mile and Southern. on the receiving end of the eighth mile, with both rolling He even got a reminder the Panizza’s generosity. He and standing starts. day nominations for drivers will be driving his beefed-up The weekend’s program went on sale. blue HK Holden sedan in the includes a “meet and greet” A few days after nomina- event. to kick the weekend off on Fri- tions closed, he was perus- Steve Panizza said the day night at Albany marina, ing the shelves at Auto One event had created a real buzz and a “show and shine” at the Albany and was quizzed around town. airport on Sunday. by store owners Steve and “It’s a massive event for Presentations and the after FIRDAY, MARCH 3 – Albany City Centre Ray Panizza on whether he Albany and we’re proud to be party will be held at The Earl had secured a place in the a part of it,” he said. of Spencer Inn on Sunday line-up. night, which will also be SATURDAY MARCH 4 & SUNDAY, MARCH 5 – Albany Airport “It would have been nice to home-base for event organis- That’s when he received the have a drive. But it will be a bad news. ers and crew after each day’s busy weekend, and besides, racing. Tickets to drive in the run- Graham and Colin’s cars go way racing event at Albany faster than ours, so we’re Racewars co-founder and SPECTATOR TICKET PRICING Regional Airport had sold out happy to see them have a event director Jonathan Mur- EVENT TIMELINE in less than a day and Colin go.” ray said he was overwhelmed Spectator Day Pass – Saturday $10 had missed out. by the level of support. Colin’s HZ has had a few “We’re still blown away by Friday Per Person As the event drew near runs at the nostalgia drags at the sheer level of support 17:00 - 20:00 Kebabs & Car’s – Motul Racewars 2017 Pre Meet (Albany City Center) Steve and Ray realised that Kwinana in the past and said our little event has received with a busy long weekend the excitement for the event since we moved to Albany,” Spectator Day Pass – Sunday $10 looming, they’d be having was building around town. he said. Saturday trouble finding the time to Per Person “This is one of the best 08:00 - 08:30 Gates Open & Sign On + Pre Pass Vehicle Inspections get their own cars ready and motorsport events Albany compete. Saturday Drivers Briefing has ever had come to town,” 08:30 - 08:45 They knew of Colin’s plight he said. “I can’t wait. Anyone 08:45 - 10:30 ¼ Mile Roll on Drag Racing (Trap speeds recorded) Spectator Weekend Pass (Sat / Sun) and with Colin being a loyal who is into motorsport will be Graham Whitehurst looks over his HK Holden with Steve and Ray Panizza at Auto customer over the years, hanging out.” 10:30 - 17:45 ½ Mile Roll on Drag Racing (Trap speeds recorded) - $15 Per Person – Hot Rod One Albany. 17:45 - 18:00 Motul Racewars Special Event they put him out of his misery Racewars is in its fourth and gladly handed over the year and is a unique event to Spectator Group Weekend Pass (Sat golden ticket. Albany. It outgrew its previ- Other events “We had a couple of tickets, ous venue at the wheatbelt NO ONE UNDERSTANDS 17:45 - 18:00 Airstrip Sunset Photography Session / Sun) - $65 (5 People) YOUR PASSION LIKE SHANNONS 17:30 - 18:00 “Cash Days” Driver Briefing & Sign Up’s 18:00 - 22:00 “Cash Days” Knock Out 1/8th Mile Drag Racing + Grudge Racing Children under 12yr’s free when When it comes to insurance for your special car, daily drive, bike Repairs to All Makes & (Under Lights – Untimed) – (Last Pass @ 21:50) accompanied by an adult. or your home, there’s only one 22:00 - 22:15 Event Close person you should talk to – a Models. Also fellow enthusiast at Shannons. Auto & Manual Sunday Passenger Passes & Official Joe Baker Transmissions 07:30 - 08:00 Gates Open & Sign On + Pre Pass Vehicle Inspections Merchandise is available for 9844 7802 08:00 - 08:15 Sunday Drivers Briefing purchase trackside. Call now for a quote! 9841 5036 or 0408 415 036 08:15 - 12:15 ½ Mile Roll on Drag Racing (Trap speeds recorded) Shannons Limited is an authorised representative of Australian Alliance Insurance Lot 14 Chevalier Street,Street, Albany Timing Beacon Change & Test Passes + Show & Shine Entrant Company Limited, the issuer of this product. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement Parade Lap No gate passes or no wristbands = Graham Whitehurst and Colin t’Hart. or by calling 13 46 46. Licensed Repairer MRB461 12:30 - 16:00 VMAX Challenge 1000m Standing Start Passes) No entry. No exceptions. 16:00 - 17:00 VMAX Challenge Hour of Power (1000m Standing Start Passes) 17:00 - 19:00 Event Close. (All competitors and vendors to bump out by 18:00) WORK, COMFORT or just PLAYING Other events. 09:00 - 15:00 Motul Racewars Albany Airport Show and Shine (After Albany Coffee ALL 4WD Equipment & Car’s) If we don’t have it, we will get it. 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Tide times are printed for Albany. Add took out the winners’ Maria Amesz (Denmark) 15 minutes for Bremer Bay, subtract 15 minutes prize at the fourth Den- with 81 points. are excellent fi ghters, so 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WHO ARE they are right up my alley. for Walpole. mark Summer Golf Clas- The annual event at- Friday, March 3: Sunrise: 5.57am, Sunset: sic over the February 18 tracted 300 local and BLIND DON’T NEED TO BE While I am away pike 6.44pm: Tides: 12.26am 0.71m, 6.24am 0.53m, and 19 weekend. visiting players who en- 7OV[V!4PJOHLS(TLUKVSPH fi shing, I hope you enjoy 1.35pm 0.86m. The Pineridge Golf joyed three days of golf the writings of someone DONATE NOW Saturday, March 4: Sunrise: 5.58am, Sunset: Club, Nannup, members in glorious weather. The 1800 352 352 younger. 6.42pm: Tides: 5.09am 0.5m, 1.57pm 0.87m. scored 46 points on each course was in very good HOLLOWS.ORG.AU I am sure he will touch Sunday, March 5: Sunrise: 5.59am, Sunset: day of the 36 hole 4BBB condition following re- THIS will be Alby sen- on some completely dif- 6.41pm. Tides: 4.29am 0.43m, 1.40pm 0.87m. stableford format to beat cent rains. ior’s last column for a ferent subjects to me so Monday, March 6: Sunrise: 6am, Sunset: all-comers. The best mixed team while as I will be fish- with some luck it will 6.40pm. Tides: 4.26am 0.35m, 7.44pm 0.93m. Major sponsor Toni was the husband and wife ing in Europe for a few bring a breath of fresh air Tuesday, March 7: Sunrise: 6.01am, Sunset: Hunter of Albany Land combination of Annette to this fi shing column. 6.38pm. Tides: 4.41am 0.3m, 8.32pm 0.99m. months then heading up to Rover Jaguar, presented and Paul Harbron on 86 Toni Hunter, men’s captain Steve Westbrook, the north of the state for a This week has produced Wednesday, March 8: Sunrise: 6.02am, Sun- the prizes to all winners. points followed by Anna few months. some great fishing for set: 6.37pm. Tides: 4.55am 0.28m, 12.31am and Les Wolfe on 81 Kevin Couzens,Troy Ward and women’s 0.77m, 3.02pm 0.74m, 7.14pm 1.04m. Runners-up were local I think most people think all sorts of fi sh. Firstly, team of David Thomas points. captain Dorothy Laffi n. bream guru Callum Dow- Alby snr will be chasing fi sh such as this 29.12lb (13kg) beauty while Thursday, March 9: Sunrise: 6.02am, Sunset: that the fi shing in Europe 6.36pm. Tides: 5.10am 0.29m, 12.08pm 0.75m, and Jeremy Stronach on Friday’s warm-up 18 is pretty tame compared ell headed west of town to in Europe. 90 points followed by hole individual stableford Frank Davies (Melville Shire of Denmark, Mine- fi sh one of his favourite 3.29pm 0.68m, 7.52pm 1.07m. Glades) on 38 points. Comp and Paxton Hoad to Aussie fi shing, but let concerns after all the re- fished the edge of the yellowtail kingfish and GIVE these times a try this weekend. Albany players Tyson Lee was won by locals Jeremy me reassure you there are big fi sh systems and boy cent rain that it might lead shelf for some good pink some tasty small sharks. and Malcolm Parker on Stronach on 44 points Other sponsors were Subiaco. did it produce. Saturday: 4.02pm – 4.22pm, 4.12pm, major plenty of hard-fighting to fi sh kills. and queen snapper as well The only disappoint- solunar, rating fair. Minor solunar 10.12pm. 89 points. and Debbie Coombs on Fridge and Washer City Viv Snowden of Sin- fi sh to keep you happy. He caught plenty of fi sh The stories out of King as some really fat bight ment has been very few Sunday: 4.58pm – 5.18pm, 5.08pm, major solu- The leading women’s 41 points. Albany, Singlefi le Wines, glefile Wines presented The main species I chase over the magic 40cm mark George Sound have been redfi sh. salmon having been seen nar, rating poor. Minor solunar 11.08pm. team was Denmark play- Best visitor was John WA Country Builders, trophies after conducting is European pike. These in a bag of boasting size. equally as good with good or caught. Everybody has Saturday: 3.34pm – 3.54pm, 3.44pm, major ers Lesley Owen and Evans (Geraldton) with LWP Springdale Beach, a wine tasting for visitors I heard that local rock 39 points followed by Paul and Vanessa Fyfe, and locals alike. Business Home and Contents freshwater fi sh can grow This was a great sign as catches of herring and fisherman Aron Dixon their fi ngers crossed that solunar, rating fair. Minor solunar 9.44pm. Debbie Coombs on 86 to over 30kg. They also at- there has been some real King George whiting be- fished the rocks around the salmon haven’t missed Sunday: 4.28am – 4.48am, 4.38am, major Farm Boat ing reported from most of Bremer at the weekend Albany for a second year solunar, rating poor. Minor solunar 10.38am. sport results Workers Compensation Motor Vehicle the popular spots. and caught some great in row. Professional Indemnity Caravan This is the same for fish including plenty of – Alby ATHLETICS E Taylor and Helen Weston. February 25. Stableford. Green 31.5, Albany Brown 27.5, squid as both the numbers February 23: Merit: Vivienne Mens’ 4BBB, Pearsons Spray- Albany Green 24.5, Mid Beach Income Protection Landlords your weekend RESULTS of the Albany Athlet- and size of the squid are Davis and Alison Gunton. painters: Nett: Mike Schuts & Black 20. 2nd Div: Mt Barker ics Club Track & Field, Febru- Handicap: Sybil Davies and Mike Waugh 50, S. Pietropaolo 55, Emu Point Purple 51, Emu on the increase. ary 22. Graham Wilcox. & M. Bassett, K. Draper & B. Point Red 35.5, Albany Grey The offshore fishing Shot Put: M60 C. Shiel February 24: Merit: Mike Bicknell, J. Hough & A. Clancy, 34, Mid Beach 30, Walpole 27, IT’S NOT WHAT YOU SEE, weather 9.59m,M65 D. Smith 7.63m, M. Hope & C. Denney 46, C. Cranbrook 21.5, Frankland 10. from Thursday on has Trafalski and Connie Daly. IT’S WHAT YOU FEEL! M65 J. Dickason 7.39m, MU20 Handicap: Alison Mettam and Filipowski & A. Filipowski 45, 3rd Div: Mt Barker Golf White been top notch with one M. Bocian 7.21m, M30 C. Rob- John McBeath. February 25: R. Munday & I. Nichols 44, M. 49.5, Denmark 49, Mid Beach well-known six metre FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY son 7.08m, WU14 S. Denehy Merit: Kay Thompson and Rita Crawshaw & P. Westerberg 43, 41.5, Emu Point 38.5, Mt Barker SUZUKI MARINE trailer boat with three 5.93m, W70 B. Painter 5.47m Leeming. Handicap: Heather A. Simpson & M. Campbell, B. 36, Walpole/Denmark 27.5, Rec, W65 C. Dickason 5.06m, and Bob Fergie. Walker & F. Green, B. Dekker & Green Range 19, Mt Barker #BOATINGMADEBETTER fi shers on board landing ALBANY F36 C. Erenshaw 2.55m. Vis: R. Beet, J. Hills & C. Slynn, D. Golf Blue 15. its bag limit of dhufi sh as W50 A. Ninyette 5.54m. DARTS Watson & P. Slebos 43. well as pink and queen Long Jump: MU20 M. Bocian RESULTS of the Amity Sports Ladies’ 4BBB: Nett: S. Tre- SHOOTING 9842 9989 snapper plus some bight 25 23 21 4.14m, M65 D. Smith 3.73m, Club Summer Darts, Febru- venen & W. Stewart 40, J. Scott 201 Chester Pass Road M30 C. Robson 3.46m, WU14 ary 22: & M. Skinner, D. Menzies & C. RESULTS of the Albany Rifl e redfi sh and breaksea cod. Hallett 39, B. Hoy & M. Smith, Club, Saturday, February 25 [email protected] S. Denehy 3.21m, W70 B. Team 1 def by Team 2 3-6, Painter 2.14m. Vis: W50 A. N. Caddy & K. Moir, S. Skirrow from 400m. No possibles were www.gbmarine.com.au Captain Jason from DENMARK Team 3 d Team 4 7-2, Team 5 & M. Mason 38. Ninyette 2.18m. d Team 6 6-3. scored by target rifl e or f/class. Trailblazers Charters Target rifle top off rifle was 60m: MU20 M. Bocian 8.53s, Most pegs: L. Bransby 4 LAWN BOWLS S. McDonald with 97.10 who WU14 S. Denehy 9.51s Rec, ALBANY CAR & BOAT WASH 25 23 22 pegs, A. Hook, S. Penn 3 pegs. RESULTS of Lower Great shared the top handicap with G. W70 B. Painter 10.99s Red, Highest pegs: Men: B. Farmer Southern Lawn Bowls. Byass with a 99.0. F/class top T36 C. Erenshaw 27.02s. Vis: 125. Highest pegs, Women: F. off rifl e was B. Thompson with W50 A. Ninyette 10.99s. Men’s Results: 1st Div: Mt MT BARKER Penn 40. Barker Golf 5 d Albany Green 1, 114.10 and B. Price had the 400m: W70 B. Painter Highest scores: Men: G. Gow- Mid Beach Gold 5 d Mid Beach top handicap score of 119.571. 2m24.86s, W50 A. Ninyette land 140 125, D. Western 140 OPEN 24/7 Black 1, Albany Brown 5 d Den- Scores: F/Class: T. Broad O/R 32 29 25 2m44.89s (Vis). 123, L. Bransby 140, B. Farmer mark 1, Albany Gold 6 d Mid 105.3, H/C 118.635, T. Jeffery 3,000m: M65 D. Smith 125 121, A. Hook 125 102, F. Beach Green 0. 2nd Div: Cran- O/R 71.2, H/C 117.664, P. The latest in car wash 12m20.57s Rec, WU14 S. Jozwiak 125, E. Mastalerz 120. brook 5 d Frankland 1, Emu Jones O/R 104.0, H/C 118.666, KATANNING Denehy 13m18.8s, M35 M. Highest scores, women: B. Point Purple 5 d Mid Beach 1, B. Thompson O/R 114.10, Hills 13m41s, M60 S. Fretton Sharp 116. Emu Point Red 6 d Walpole 0, H/C 119.332, M. Kingdon O/R technology from the USA NOW OPEN! 15m09.23s, MU20 M. Bocian Mt Barker 5.5 d Albany Grey 110.4, H/C 119.410 and B. 34 32 28 15m51.28s, M65 J. Dickason GOLF 0.5. 3rd Div: Denmark 6 d Mt Price O/R 111.8, H/C 119.571. 16m26.41s. RESULTS of the Albany Golf Barker Golf White 0, Mid Beach Target Rifl e: G. Carlsen O/R Just the best car wash products money can buy. BRIDGE Club. 5 d Emu Point 1, Mt Barker 5 d 96.10, H/C 98.667, S. McDon- February 23. Womens’ Par: J. Mt Barker Golf Blue 1, Green ald O/R 97.10, H/C 99.0, B. Fishing Photo Competition RESULTS of Albany Bridge Loveridge +1, M. Bradshaw +1, Range 5 d Walpole/Denmark 1. Hughes O/R 96.9, H/C 98.0 and That’s our promise! Club. B. Smith -1, P. lBanderhorst -1, Progressive Points: 1st Div: G. Byass O/R 91.4, H/C 99.0. February 21: Merit: A. Leighton -1, V. Floyd (CGC) Albany Gold 56, Mid Beach The next will be a champion- Last month’s winner is Kay Thompson and Bob -1. 9 Hole Par: S. Witham +1, Gold 51, Mt Barker Golf 34, ship shoot from 500m on the 45 Prior Street, Albany Peter Hillman McLaughlan. Handicap: Jane R. Larosa +1, P. Green +1. Denmark 31.5, Mid Beach March 11. Contact The Weekender to collect your voucher. Email your best fi shing photos for a chance to Mike Jones of Albany caught this double $ header western blue groper in January. WIN A 50 VOUCHER This photogroph is in the running for The from Albany Rods & Tackle Weekender’s Fishing Photo Competition for Entries to: [email protected] March. BEY0027/F

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