Yarloop The Phoenix Yarloop Police Introduction and Q&A April 2020 ISSUE
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Yarloop CRC On Tuesday the 24th March 2020, the Yarloop CRC held a forum for the Yarloop Police. We had Sergeant Wayne Byram & Senior Constable Jo Dainty from the Cookernup General Yarloop Police Station and about 17 locals attend the open forum. Store
Sgt Byram explained about how valuable of a resource Crime Stoppers is. He ex- Harvey Visitors Centre plained that this is the triage of reporting. The information is put through a ma- trix to confirm its validity and Sgt Byram receives an alert for anything reported Or via email when you in the Yarloop area. He advised the more information that is collected the more register your details power the WA Police have to conduct search warrants and arrests. with the Yarloop CRC When asked about the possibility of police monitoring the streets of Yarloop Stg
Byram advised unfortunately the resources are simply not available and encour- aged locals to use Crime Stoppers to help keep the police informed on local is- Are you interested in sues before they become bigger problems. “If I have that information I can act advertising with us? on it” said Sgt Byram. Continued on next page Please contact us today.
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St Byram advised that Yarloop is their station they are there at the start of the shift to “Kit Up” and they also finish their shift at the station however the nature of their job has them travelling to inci- dents to assist. In regards to the current situation of COVID19 Sgt Byram advised he is currently not aware of any cas- es within our local community he encouraged people to not panic buy and stockpile in excessive amounts, there is enough for all but we need to remain calm. Those caught trying to turn a profit from stockpiling in this stressful time will have their items confiscated and face charges. Sgt Byram also recommended maintaining healthy relationships while adhering to medical advice. Call people check in with your nearest and dearest and try to avoid spreading hysteria on social me- dia. Up to date information can be found on government sites. Unfortunately, we were not able to put on our regular morning tea due to the current global situa- tion but we appreciate all those who attended and were understanding of the measures we at the CRC have put in place such as social distancing. We look forward to when we can have this type of open forum again, and of course some morning tea! Contact numbers to save in your phone . . . Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Non-Emergency – 131 444 Life Threatening Emergency 000 What is Crime Stoppers? You can help make your community safer by anonymously reporting criminal activity or suspicious behaviour via Crime Stoppers. Remember, every piece of information helps and you could hold the missing piece that helps solve a crime!
Help make your community safer by anonymously re- porting criminal activities or suspicious behaviour via Crime Stoppers.
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We regretfully wish to advise the community that as of today the CRC have a forced closure to the public. This is due to stage 2 shutdowns by Government.
This is a heartbreaking decision as we love seeing our community and we feel as a community we have really turned a corner and are more connected than ever and feel the CRC has played a major role in that by provid- ing many opportunities for social gatherings.
We are still here to support you all as much as we possibly can even if that just means a phone call and chat or linking you with a needed service. The below listed services will still be available Create an email address My Gov - Setup only Set up email on phone/laptop/tablet Setup of Social Media to stay in contact with your friends and family via Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Need help finding a streaming service such as Netflix, Disney, Stan & Amazon Prime Online shopping assistance and account set up. Ebay, Paypal, Target, Kmart, Amazon. Anything else give us a call and we will see what we can do to help
Much love to you all at this time and we will be back with some great community events at a later date! We will still be contactable on- 9733 5600 [email protected] & [email protected]
20-second rule in washing Remember to maintain your hands social distancing of 2 meters
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3 Bilby
(aka rabbit-bandicoot)
Scientific Name: Macrotis lagotis Class : Mammalia
The greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis), often referred to simply as the bilby since the lesser bilby (Macrotis leucura) became extinct in the 1950s, is an Australian species of nocturnal omnivorous animal. With long pinkish-coloured ears and silky, blue-grey fur, the Bilby has become Australia’s version of the Easter Bunny. Bilbies are believed to have inhabited Australia for up to 15 million years.
Description: Greater bilbies have the characteristics of long bandicoot muzzle and very long ears. They are about 29–55cm in length. Compared to bandicoots, they have a longer tail, bigger ears, and softer, silky fur. The size of their ears allows them to have better hearing as well. At 1 to 2.4 kg, the male is about the same size as a rabbit; although male animals in good condition have been known to grow up to 3.7 kg in captivity. The female is smaller, and weighs around 0.8 to 1.1 kg. Bilbies have an excellent sense of smell and sharp hearing. Their fur is blue-grey with patches of tan and is very soft. The tail is black and white with a distinct crest. Unlike bandicoots, they are excellent burrowers and can build extensive tunnel systems with their strong forelimbs and well- developed claws. A bilby typically makes several burrows within its home range, up to about a dozen; and moves between them, using them for shelter both from predators and the heat of the day. The female bilby's pouch faces backward, which prevents her pouch from getting filled with dirt while she is digging.
Diet: Greater bilbies are nocturnal omnivores that do not need to drink water, as they get all the moisture they need from their food, which includes insects and their larvae, seeds, spiders, termites, bulbs, fruit, fungi, and very small animals. Most food is found by digging or scratching in the soil, and using their very long tongues. Behaviour: Greater bilbies are generally solitary marsupials; however, there are some cases in which they travel in pairs. They are also a highly motile species when it comes to foraging. The difference in male and female motili- ty is most likely due to the fact that males are often in search of mates and need to only care for themselves, while females are responsible for their offspring and must work to support them. Communication remains difficult be- tween bilbies due to poor eyesight, but since these marsupials usually live alone or in very small groups, this ob- stacle is not incredibly formidable. Any communication that does occur is mostly olfactory between males or audi- tory. The scent markings implemented by male bilbies primarily function as a mode of communication between members of the same sex, since female bilbies rarely take heed of such signals and males are never aggressive to- wards their female counterparts . Conservation: Greater bilbies are slowly becoming endangered because of habitat loss and change as well as the competition with other animals. There is a national recovery plan being developed for saving these animals: this program includes breeding in captivity, monitoring populations, and re-establishing bilbies where they once lived.
Source: Wikipedia; museum.wa.gov.au
4 Easter Bilby
Bilbies are native Australian marsupials that are endangered. To raise money and increase awareness of conser- vation efforts, bilby-shaped chocolates and related merchandise have been sold within many stores throughout Australia as an alternative to Easter bunnies.
The first documented use of the Easter Bilby concept was in March 1968 when a 9-year-old girl Rose-Marie Dusting, wrote a story, "Billy The Aus- sie Easter Bilby," which she published as a book 11 years later. The story helped catalyse the public's interest in saving the bilby. In 1991, Nicholas Newland from the 'Foundation for Rabbit-Free Australia' also developed the idea of the Easter Bilby to raise awareness about the environmental damage that feral rabbits cause and to replace the Easter bunny with true native wildlife.
The first Chocolate Easter Bilbies were sold at the Warrawong Sanctu- ary when it was owned by John Wamsley.
Darrell Lea began selling chocolate bilbies in 1999. As of 2009, sales of Darrell Lea's bilbies were about the same as their sales of bunnies. From 1999 to 2008, Darrell Lea raised $300,000 towards the Save the Bilby Fund. Prior to their store closures in 2012, Darrell Lea donated approxi- mately $60,000 per year to the Save the Bilby Fund from the sales of the Darrell Lea chocolate bilbies.
Australian children's book author and illustrator Irena Sibley produced three Easter Bilby books between 1994 and 2000 including the best selling The Bilbies' First Easter, published by Silver Gum Press in 1994.
In 1993, Australian children's author Jeni Bright wrote the story of "Burra Nimu, the Easter Bilby". It tells how Burra, a shy but brave little bilby, decides to save the land from the rabbits and foxes who are ruining it. Burra and his family and friends gather together for a wonderful time painting Easter eggs to give to the children and ask for their help. But before they can set off on their journey to the children, they must outwit the rabbit army. As well as the story of the Easter Bilby, the not-for-profit website 'Burra Nimu, the Easter Bilby' contains factual information about bilbies and other endangered Australian species. It is illustrated by Australian illustrator Janet Selby.
In 2003, funds from the sale of chocolate bilbies were used to build a 20 km-long predator-proof fence in Currawinya National Park.
As of 2017, consumers were urged to buy chocolate bilbies with a green tag, signifying that the sale raises funds for the bilby. Nevertheless, research has shown that through- out the last decade the concept of the Easter bilby has seen decrease interest in Australia, as shown by online searches and mentions in major newspapers. This, coupled with changes in the Australian chocolate industry, includ- ing the decision of Cadbury and Darrell Lea to stop making chocolate bilbies, have meant that the Easter bilby is in- creasingly a niche product, removed from mainstream Australian culture. In 2019, Cadbury announced it will no longer make the chocolate bilbies, and no major super- markets carried them. Source: Wikipedia
5 Yarloop Aquaponics By Ian W. Gray
Chapter two: Fish types and Capacity In countries like America, there are a much wider variety of freshwater fish available to keep at home including fish such as catfish and the rapidly growing tilapia. Here in Australia, we are limited to only a very few species.
Firstly, the humble goldfish can be used quite successfully in an aquaponics system. They are one of the many species of Carp that exist and will grow to a substantial size over time. Koi Carp are also an option as you can have a showcase tank or pond with a grow bed linked to it. The drawbacks of any type of Carp are as follows: 1 They can be expensive, particularly in the case of Koi. 2 They are very slow growing as they can live from Five to Ten years and Koi can live 25 to 35 years. 3 They are considered a noxious species in the natural habitat in Australia as they overtake native species very quickly and breed prolifically. In the Eastern states, many rivers are totally infested with them and eradication programs are required to try and limit their spread. As a result, you would need to be very careful that any Carp are confined to your tank or pond and totally isolated from dams and such where rainfall overflow could possibly carry eggs from them into the local creeks. 4 They are full of bones and they taste like S**t!
Secondly, there is the “Silver Perch” which is a species native to the Murray Darling River system in the Eastern States and has been successfully used here in the west for aquaculture. The Silver Perch is an extremely hardy fish which has a high tolerance to low water quality and extremes of temperature. They are relatively slow-growing as they live anywhere from 7 to 10 years but can reach edible size ( approx 500 grams ) after as little as 12 months. They are considered to be a good table fish, with firm white flesh that separates easily from the bone. These fish would be the best option for someone starting out in Aq- uaponics and are available lo- cally as “fingerlings” at very reasonable prices. A very good local supplier is Gavin of Ferguson Springs Fish Farm. Visit his website: www.fergusonsprings.com, for prices and a much more
Silver Perch detailed information.
6 The remaining two species that can be kept are trout and barramundi. Barramun- di require warm water, ap- proximately 26-28 degrees and trout require cooler water with a maximum of around 23 degrees. In the case of barramundi, either a heater in the tank would be required for them to survive our winter here in the Southwest or more elaborately, an enclosed air Aquaponics only uses 10% of water as compared to conventional garden -conditioned building. This makes them an expensive proposition and I would not recommend them for that reason alone. They can be kept through the summer months and harvested before winter but an unexpected cold day could see you lose all your fish. Trout, on the other hand, can be kept through summer here if the water temperature can be prevented from climbing above 23 degrees. However, most of those who keep trout buy them in mid-April as fin- gerlings and harvest them in late November. This is possible because trout here in Australia only live 3-4 years and therefore grow very rapidly. In those 6 months or so of cooler weather, they should grow to plate size , approximately 300mm. In or- der to keep a tank cool enough for the trout in summer, it would need to be under solid cover (not shade- cloth) and mostly buried in the ground as above ground tanks will be much more susceptible to surround- ing air temperature. Another important consideration for either barramundi or trout is that these species require higher oxy- gen content in their water. Good filtration and movement of water, aeration and more frequent water changes would all be necessary. It must be said thought that these two species are by far the best fish for the table. Finally , the rough rule of thumb for numbers of fish you can keep is 2-3kg of fish per 100L of water, which means, in a 1000L tank, you could possibly keep 50fish of 500gm in weight. I personally think that is stretching it to the limit and would place a lot of stress on the water quality and the fish. I have only ever kept half that number, approximately 25 fish maximum in a 1000L tank. This is more than adequate to provide nutrients for the growbed and enough fish to eat. And the fish do no then suffer from overcrowd- ing and I believe have more chance to grow to maximum size in a shorter period. I must point out that all of the information I am giving here is based solely on personal experience and the huge amount of online information that is available on Aquaponics will no doubt contradict me on many points.
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7 How to Grow Fruits & Vegetables from Food Scraps
Don't toss those food scraps! Did you know that you can actually grow new plants from common food scraps that are so often destined for the garbage or compost bin? The stems, butts and seeds from many common fruits and vegetables can be turned into a fresh new crop with soil, water, sunlight and a little know-how. Here are 11 grocery- store staples you can easily grow more of at home from the food scraps you already have. So reduce your food waste and get fresh produce at your fingertips with these scrappy tips. Celery Remove roughly 2 inches from the base of a bunch of celery and place in a shallow bowl with water, spraying the top daily to keep it moist. Replace with fresh water every couple of days until a new root system emerges, then transplant into the ground.
Most herbs will propagate through cuttings-snip at a node (where sections of the plant merge), and place the cut portion in a jar of water on a windowsill. Replace the water every one or two days until roots emerge, then transplant to a container or the ground.
Garlic is one of the easiest foods to grow from kitchen scraps-simply take cloves and place them pointy-side up in the ground, 4-6 inches apart. Plant them outside in fall before the first frost, and enjoy fresh garlic the following year. Plant them inside in a container any other time and enjoy garlic greens, but not a full head.
Ginger soak the root in warm water overnight, then plant it sideways in a container, cover with soil and place in a sunny spot. Keep the soil consistently moist, and within several months you'll have enough ginger to harvest.
Spring onions If you're only using the green part of the onions, retain the white part with a small amount of pale green and place it in water on a sunny windowsill. Refresh the water regularly and use green portions as they grow, or transplant into a pot with soil for more extended use.
Lettuce If you typically throw out the base of a head of lettuce, cut it away from the leaves and place in a bowl of water. Replace the water every one to two days, and within two weeks you'll have enough fresh new leaves for a sandwich or side salad. Note: This will not regenerate a new full head of lettuce, but it will help extend the life of what would have otherwise become compost or trash.
8 Chillies & Capsicum save the seeds from your next chillies & capsicums. Plant them di- rectly into soil, and water them regularly. Once a new plant emerges, transplant it to a larger container or outdoors, where it will thrive best in direct light and warm tempera- tures.
Potatoes & Sweet Potato plenty of us have started growing new potatoes by accident- raise your hand if you've ever left a bag in the back of the pantry for too long, only to find them covered in sprouts. Take a more intentional approach by cutting potatoes into 2- inch pieces and letting them sit on the countertop for a couple of days to dry. Sow direct- ly into the ground in early spring, and enjoy buttery homegrown potatoes in early to mid- summer.
Strawberries carefully cut the outer skin (containing the seeds) off the berry, or extract seeds using tweezers. Place the skin or seeds in a container with soil, cover with soil, place in a sunny spot and water regularly until sprouts emerge. Transplant the sprouts to a strawberry pot or outside garden in springtime.
Tomatoes simply plant the seeds from your store-bought tomato into a small pot, keep well-watered on a windowsill, and wait for a new plant to emerge. Once the plant reach- es several inches tall, transplant it to a larger pot-or outside once the threat of frost has passed.
*Note about regrowing grocery store produce from seed: Many of the fruits and vegeta- bles grown and sold on a large-scale basis are hybrids, meaning they contain genetic components of more than one variety, and are not designed to be replicated through seed. Hybrid seeds from conventional produce may be sterile (will not grow) and if they do grow, will not give you an exact copy of the parent plant, but rather something closer to one of the varieties used to create the hybrid. For more predictable produce from har- vested seeds, purchase non modified, heirloom varieties. Credit http:// www.eatingwell.com/article/290729/how-to-grow-fruits-vegetables-from-food-scraps/ Kelly Reilly February 07, 2018
TIP—Keeping your saved seeds Store seeds in tightly sealed glass containers. You can store different kinds of seeds, each in individual pa- per packets, together in a large container. Keep seeds dry and cool. A temperature between 0.56°C and 5°C is ideal, so your refrigerator can be a good place to store seeds.
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ALCOA is funding a 4-page newspaper wrap around the next edition on the Harvey-Waroona Reporter on March 31st to enable businesses within the shires of Harvey and Waroona to advertise amended service offerings as a result of COVID- 19 (eg: home delivery, online options, takeaway, no contact service ect). Make sure you check it out!
10 Brain Teasers: 1. If I am holding a bee, what do I have in my eye? 2. People buy me to eat but never eat me. What am I? 3. The more you take out of it, the bigger it becomes. What was it? 4. It only increases and never decreases. What was it? 5. Which tire doesn’t move when a car turns right? 6. Mike is a butcher. He is 5’10” tall. What does he weigh? 7. I don’t have any special powers but I can predict the score of any football game before it begins.
How can I do this?
zero! to zero always is begins it before game football any of score The 7.
meat 6. tire spare the 5. age our 4. pit a 3. plate a 2. beauty 1.
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Youth Group Update
As most of you all know, the Yarloop CRC runs a youth group on Thursdays, this is open to all primary school aged children. Term 1 was a lot of fun, we had lots of outdoor activities including soccer, mobile basketball, bubble wands. Indoor games such as twister, musical bobs, uno and the disgusting “Pimple Pete” game, crafts and colouring in is also very popular. We would like to thank all the kids & parents for their support of Yarloop Youth Group. Big shout out also goes to Julie-Ann, Mari, Clare, Izzy & Jodie Sanders who help run the group every week. Unfortunately, due to the current situation we will not be having youth group for the foreseeable future. We very much look for- ward to having you all back as soon as possible.
COLOUR IN COMPETITION
Please check out pages 12 & 13 this for the online colouring in competition. When your masterpiece is complete take a photo and send it to us on facebook or to our email [email protected] OR [email protected]
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14 Nutella Brownies Recipe (very rich and fudgy!)
Prep Time: 10mins Cook Time: 36 mins
Ingredients
1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup (5tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 and 1/4 cups (370g) Nutella, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour optional: 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips and sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch or 9-inch (20-22cm) square baking pan with aluminium foil or parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides to easily lift the brownies out of the pan when cool. (If using a 9-inch pan, the bake time will be a few minutes less.) Set aside.
2. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until creamed. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer running on low speed, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in 1 cup Nutella and salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer running on low speed, add the flour, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix. If using chocolate chips, gently fold them in.
3. Pour the batter into prepared baking pan. Drop teaspoonfuls of the remaining 1/4 cup Nutella on top. Using a knife, swirl the Nutella into the batter. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt.
4. Bake the brownies for 32-36 minutes. Keep your eye on them and test with a toothpick to de- termine doneness. If the toothpick comes out with only a couple moist crumbs, the brownies are done. The brownies may take a few minutes longer; all ovens vary.
15 Services that are still open !
Cellarbrations—open Mon to Wed—9am-7pm; Thurs to Sat—9am-8pm; Sun—10am-6pm; 9729 1404 Cookernup General Store—Groceries, liquor hardware, post office and much more. Contact—9733 5380 211 Riverdale Road, Cookernup. Please note only 3 people in the store at all times. Fryer’s—still open as normal. 1 Gibbs Road , Harvey. 9729 1477 Harvey Farm Service—Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. 97291155 Harvey Hardware— Still has seedlings, potting mix & manure and much more. Can deliver within the Harvey Shire. Contact 9729 1402 37 Uduc Road, Harvey Harvey Pharmacy—open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6pm (closed from 1-2pm); Saturday 9am-1pm; CLOSED on Sundays; 9729 1422 Harvey Stockfeeds—open 9729 2881 Kev’s Country Meats—has an out the back drive through service available. Please place you order over the phone and pay—or bring correct cash or tap ad. If you are in need of a non contact drop off please call. Contact :9729 1124 or SMS 0414 114 285 84 Uduc Road Harvey Meals on Wheels by the Harvey Senior Citizens —No dine in Pick up ready made meals. Contact 9729 1833 103 Uduc Road Harvey . Parton’s IGA—open everyday. 8am-7pm; 9729 1043 Supah IGA—open everyday from 8am-7pm except on Thursdays where they are open from 8am-8pm; 9729 1404 Truly Organic Farm - 254 Herbert Rd, Harvey. Contact on Facebook or www.trulyorganic.com.au. Order via website and collect at gate. Upton’s—business as usual. Please maintain social distancing. 6 Newell St Harvey. 9729 1165. Yarloop Post Office—37 Station St, Yarloop Contact 9733 5111—check times Still open and deliving parcels. Please note this is a non– contact service & items will be left at the door for you. 9th Street Vets—open as usual
Please remember to be patient as this situation is affecting us all and for those still staying open thank you for the service. It’s much appreciated.
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