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“We have a result”- private investigator Paul Allardyce

Six months on...a resident looks at photographs of disaster and recovery

“I’ve met the most amazing Rebuilding Toodyay people” - Toodyay resident and Samantha Connor fire survivor Colleen Sheehan the funds had been distributed and plans for SIX months on, Toodyay is a very different the future. place. Federal Member for Pearce, the Hon Judi The blackened ground where the fires swept Moylan MP said that it had been inspiring to through on December 29, 2009 tells its own see how the community had pulled together tale. On the fire ground, grass trees have and offered her ongoing support. almost completely regenerated and new “There are still ongoing issues that we growth has emerged from trees and seed. can help you resolve,” she said. “Federal But out in the community, Toodyay is assistance means that we can assist you with very different from the Toodyay of 2009. Centrelink issues and the Insurance Council Hardworking community groups have can help with insurance problems.” learned anew that they are ordinary people Private investigator Paul Allardyce threw doing extraordinary things. Bushfire the heat back onto Western Power, saying survivors are coping with a myriad of that he had conclusive evidence that power differing situations, including rebuilding lines caused the Toodyay bushfire. Mr homes, the emotional recovery process and Allardyce began an inquiry in February and other difficulties. And a different direction in received assistance from the Toodyay Police, local government has meant a new approach the Arson Squad and from Australian and to key issues like planning and development. overseas experts. At a public meeting held to commemorate Bushfire survivors and event organisers also the six month anniversary of the Toodyay addressed the meeting in an emotional tribute bush fires, Recovery Committee Coordinator to Toodyay’s community spirit. Charlie Wroth said that it was difficult to “It was like a dream that had broken for me believe that it had been six months since when the fire ripped through my home, and the fires. I really thought about just putting up a for “I don’t know if you can celebrate a disaster, sale sign and leaving,” said Colleen Sheehan. but you can certainly celebrate a milestone,” “I’m happy to say that I’ve just moved back he said. into my home. The community in this town Joined by representatives from the Red is amazing and I wouldn’t dream of leaving Cross, Bendigo Bank, Salvation Army, this town. Thank you, Toodyay.” local and federal government, members of The event included a display of photographs, Community members at the the Recovery Committee talked about their memorabilia and stories from people who Recovery Anniversary meeting involvement over the past six months, where had been affected by the fire. Page 2. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 The Toodyay Herald is a monthly publication. The deadline for all contributions is the DAY BEFORE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH and the paper will TOODYAY HERALD ACCOUNTS HOTLINE be on the streets on the following THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. All contributions and advertising may be left at the office of The Toodyay Herald, 92 Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, or posted to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay, 6566 or emailed to 0429 896 860 [email protected]. Website: toodyayherald.com.au 25th September, Street Stall; Saturday 23rd The Toodyay Herald Avon Wood Turners October, Car Boot Sale. The Toodyay Herald is a community paper and as such welcomes contributions of We look forward to seeing you at one or letters, articles and photographs from all members of the community. Contributions Max J Heath all of the above events. Once again we thank you for the wonderful support we receive on computer disk are appreciated. There is no charge for articles which appear in the Convenor paper. on behalf of our School Chaplain, Benn Gladden. SUBSCRIPTIONS THINGS at the pavilion have been going along nicely lately and we have picked up a Subscriptions are available at $2.00 per issue (postage and packaging) by writing to couple of new members. Bejoording Babble P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566, enclosing a cheque for the number of issues required. We have been busy with the club project as it is now in the construction stage and most WELL, it’s been a pretty quiet month, this MEMBERSHIP of the turning has been done and now the fun last month. Nothing much has happened... part in putting it together is about to happen. this last month. Though... there is something Membership of The Toodyay Herald is available to residents of the Shire of Toodyay We will have it on display before the show niggling me in the back of the head. at $10 per member per year (July - June). Send your name, phone number, residential and, of course, you will be able to purchase Anyway, what’s coming up is...Sunday address and postal address with your membership fee to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566 th or leave it at 92 Stirling Terrace. tickets at the show. the 4 of July is the Hoon & Hornblowers As in a lot of organisations, things ebb Rally. Sorry, you’ve missed it. Then... on th Readers who reside outside the Shire of Toodyay are not eligible for membership but and flow and, last year, when we had our Wednesday the 7 of July is the Feast Night, for $10 per year are invited to become a ‘Friend of the Herald’. Woodturners Association of WA weekend which this month is a soup extravaganza. here in Toodyay, we had difficulty in running If you didn’t get your Herald in time then, Members receive $15 free advertising per annum. the show and so we decided to have a break I’m sorry... you’ve missed it. THEN... for a year or so. But now, with the amount there’s the Race Day on Sunday the 11th COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES of new members we have, I am sure we can July. No way you could miss that! And manage again. I am sure we will be back into THEEEEEEENNNNNN on Wednesday President: Karen Jacomelli 0429 896 860 th Vice President: Grant Scobie having this weekend back in Toodyay again the 4 August is the Community Meeting Secretary: Christine Frank GENERAL ENQUIRIES soon. PLUS Casserole Night! Hold on! Steady Treasurer: Wayne Clarke We had planned another lunch at the on there! Get your breath back, and breathe Members: The Editor Pavilion in August and had picked a day, slowly and deeply. You OK now? Yes I know, Jim Bavin, Samantha Connor, PO Box 100, Toodyay but now find this coincides with the Avon some pretty exciting weeks ahead eh? Not Paul Sutton, Natalie Prowse, Phone: (08) 9574 2106 Descent, so have changed this to our meeting like last month. Michael Cox email: [email protected] day on the fourth Sunday in July and hope Don’t forget t h e S h e d ’s o p e n Editor: Samantha Connor to have a demonstrator for that day. every Wednesday night from 6pm. Asst Editor: Grant Scobie Anyway, that’s about all from the Wool DISTRIBUTION Pavilion for now and so remember that we The Toodyay Herald has a distribution of 3000copies. 1,800 copies are distributed as meet on the second and fourth Sundays at Acknowledge a ‘Householder’ to the residents of Toodyay, Morangup and Bolgart. Copies are also 9a.m. and all are welcome to come and have available at the roadhouses and businesses in Toodyay, the Northam and York Tourist a look see at what we do. Outstanding WA Bureaux, the Clackline General Store, the Bakers Hill Newsagency and the Gidgegannup Newsagency. Online at www.toodyayherald.com.au Firefighters The Toodyay Herald is printed by RSL Toodyay Sub WESTERN Australian firefighters are RURALPRESS Branch being asked to nominate their peers who have gone above and beyond the call of John Adams duty in the 2010 Firefighting Awards. Secretary/Treasurer The awards celebrate excellence in THANK YOU firefighting and are open to all career and Thank you to the volunteers who helped with this edition of the Toodyay WORK on the memorial name plaques volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters. Herald: Grant Scobie, Jim Bavin, Speedy Cox, Paul Sutton, the Tintookie, for World War 1 Toodyay servicemen is nearing completion. These plaques will FESA Chief Operations Officer, Craig Wayne Clarke, Shirley Banks, Guido Verschoor, Sheron Boyer, Sue be installed in the Rose Garden area at Hynes, said the awards were a fantastic Manning, Peter Robinson, Les Hyde. Karen Jacomelli, proof reader the War Memorial in Anzac Terrace. We opportunity to acknowledge the hard will have a dedication ceremony on 7th work and dedication shown by firefighters extraordinaire (if you find any errors in the paper, its her fault - tell her). October, this year, which is the ninety across the state. first anniversary of the formation of the “Although firefighting isn’t about the ADVERTISING Toodyay Sub Branch of the RSL. This recognition or the praise, it’s important that we celebrate these firefighters who RATES purposes and the number of issues in project will ensure that all Toodyay servicemen who lost their lives during have put in extra effort, initiated a new which you would like your advertisement idea or have gone far above and beyond $2.95 (inc. GST) per column cm (NB to be included. Accounts are issued every World War 1 will never be forgotten. We also propose to do the same for those the call of duty,” he said. “That’s why Column width is 61.5mm) month with payment required within 30 we’re asking firefighters to nominate days. Payment may be made by post, EFT Toodyay servicemen and women who lost their lives in World War 2, and subsequent their peers, because they know better Full Page: Mono - $472; Colour - $523.50. transfer or at the Herald offices. than anyone else what it takes to make Setup size: 260mm wide by 400mm deep. conflicts. We would like to acknowledge and an outstanding firefighter.” Half Page:Mono - $236; Colour - $287.50. Trades and Services Nominations can be made by local Setup size: 260mm wide by 195mm deep. Single advertisement in colour (including thank Sub Branch members Lou Kidd, ‘Daisy’ Day and Ric Turner for their work FESA staff, volunteer and career Fire Quarter Page:Mono - $118; Col. - $169.50. initial artwork): $20. and Rescue Service and volunteer Bush Setup size: 127.5mm wide by 195mm deep. Setup size: 61.5mm x 60mm deep. on this project. The Shire of Toodyay has undertaken to have the Honour Rolls, Fire Service firefighters in the following Page Nomination: $22.70 (inc. GST) Double advertisement in colour (including categories: Colour advertisements of a size not listed initial artwork): $40. located in the foyer of the Memorial Hall, professionally restored and repaired. This • Career Fire and Rescue Service of above incur a $51.50 surcharge with the Setup size: 127.5mm x 60mm deep Western Australia Award exception of the Trades and Services work has now been completed and they will soon be reinstalled. Many thanks to • Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service of section. A one-off setup fee (artwork fee) Classified Advertisements Western Australia Award will be charged for advertisements which $5 for 3 lines; $1.50 per subsequent 3 lines. the Shire for having this work done. In the near future there will be three • Murray Lang Bush Fire Service of are not print ready. Advertisers, please Payment must be submitted on placement. Western Australia Award supply postal address for accounting commemorative park benches installed in Anzac Park near the memorial. This is • Youth Achievement Award (firefighters the result of a grant received by the Sub- 16 – 25 years old) INDEMNITY AND WARRANTY branch and funds provided by the Shire. Nomination forms are available on the Thank you once again to all those at the awards page of the FESA website www. 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We 7 & 8 August 2010 fair trading legislation, violation of rights of privacy or confidential information or licenses or royalty rights or other will have further details in the next issue. intellectual property rights AND WARRANT that the material complies with all relevant laws and regulations and that its publication will not give rise to any claims against or liabilities to The Toodyay Herald Inc, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, that nothing therein is in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 or the Copyright Act 1968 or the Fair Trading Act 1987 or the defamation, consumer protection and sale of goods legislation of the States and Chaplaincy Notes Territories or infringes the rights of any person. The Toodyay Herald accepts no responsibility or liability in relation to any loss due to the failure of an advertisement M Heath to appear according to instructions. The positioning or placing of an advertisement is at the discretion of the Editor. WE come to the end of the School Term and COPYRIGHT Where no charge is made for the preparation of advertising material, The Toodyay Herald will remain owner of copyright wish Staff and Students a safe and restful in the advertising material. Such advertising material may be reproduced only with the consent of The Toodyay Herald holiday (maybe some will not be all that and upon payment of such fee as The Toodyay Herald may require. restful!) ©Original works are subject to copyright and shall not be reproduced without authority. After six years of dedicated work as our Treasurer, Jenny Clarke has resigned, we are very sorry to see her leave and wish her good health and our best wishes go with her. Deadline Next edition Thank you Jenny. It has been a fairly quiet term with regard to Issue fundraising, however that is about to change. due out on Some dates for your calendar: Saturday 28th August, Mad Hatter Ball; Sunday Tuesday 27 July Thursday 5 August 5th September, Family Concert; Saturday THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 3. been successful which means that Dad will be able to come home in July with 24 hour nursing care with carers supplied by Perth Home Care Services after renovations have been completed. If you are interested in becoming a carer for Geoff, please call Jay Landuyt on 9204 7800. Perth Radio Station 92.9FM’s Rescue programme with Lisa, Bas and Sam Mac heard our story and organised a builder to do the bathroom renovations needed before Dad could come home. We would like to thank Suncorp Bank, Sovereign Building Company, Needham Air Conditioning for the air conditioner, Greg Thomas Plumbing and Gas, European Ceramics, Caroma, Window Gallery and Versatile Building Products for donating their time and products. Special thanks to Kelly Loft (92.9 Publicist), David Saviettto and Danielle Savietto-Parri (Owners of Sovereign Building Company) Geoff’s Return to and Glynne Wootton (Sovereign Building Manager) and the 92.9 FM crew. We are Toodyay forever indebted to you for your kindness. Thank you also to my fantastic work Lisa Egerton colleagues at Toodyay D.H.S who donated cakes and soups for morning and afternoon ON the 19th December 2009, my father teas. I know they were much appreciated!! Geoff Seivwright, became a ventilator We are overwhelmed at the generosity and dependant quadriplegic due to a horrific kindness of these fantastic people. motorbike accident after going looking for We now have the huge task of fundraising his beloved dog after a severe thunderstorm. to purchase a wheelchair modifi ed vehicle As a result of this accident Dad will be for Dad. We are in the process of planning reliant on life support for the rest of his life. raffl es, a wine and cheese night in Toodyay In 2008, Dad was diagnosed with Throat and a big morning breakfast at Shenton Cancer and had spent the previous two years Park Hospital. If anyone can donate items, going back and forwards to Perth receiving monetary donations or services that we can radiation treatment and having numerous use or raffl e for these events to achieve our operations to remove cancerous tonsils and goal, it would be much appreciated. Any thyroids. In November 2009, he was fi nally inquiries can be directed to Lisa Egerton on given the good news that he was cancer 0488 555 730. free and was looking forward to spending Christmas with his loved ones. Mum and Dad were planning to fi nally go travelling in their caravan as Mum was to retire on 30th Proprietor Dean Carter on site at the new IGA complex December 2009. Dad is currently in Shenton Park Rehabilitation Hospital receiving intensive therapy to enable him to have as good a Building for the Future quality of life as possible. Our family has spent many hours helping Samantha Connor him in his recovery and are training to Editor become ventilator ‘friendly’. We have recently been advised by Shenton Glynne Wootton, David Savietto, Sam Mac, IGA PROPRIETOR Dean Carter has waited Park that an application to the Ventilator Lisa Egerton, Baz, Lisa & Lyn Seivwright a long time to fulfi l his dream of a bigger, Dependant Quadriplegic Programme has after recording the Rescue programme better, supermarket. “The process to get a development of this nature has taken a lot longer than I anticipated,” he said. “It’s been three years in the making with planning and development approvals, subdividing, power, water, phone – to get it AQUARIUS to this stage has been a real challenge.” The new IGA complex The development process was diligently with the supermarket fl oor area over three considered by Council prior to construction times the size of the current IGA premises. to ensure that the new building blends in with “We’re only probably six months away the surrounding heritage precinct. from occupying a state of the art complex “It’s been designed for a heritage feel FREIGHT trading out of 900 square metres, which is without forgetting that it’s 2010,” said Mr fantastic,” Mr Carter said. Carter. “We’re grateful for the support of the Verandahs, red sill-height bricks and community over the last eight years, dummy columns are proposed for the which has allowed us to reinvest into the complex, which will include a post offi ce, a community.” supermarket, a café, two smaller shops and “There are lots of benefi ts for Toodyay, possibly a liquor store. including benefi ts to other businesses, being The design also incorporates level parking, able to support our community, savings 176 parking bays and accessible facilities, for shoppers and increased staffing and employment.” The complex is planned to open in November, 2010. LittleCHILDCARE Rascals TOODYAY WATER SUPPLIES FOR 2 SETTLERS RIDGE PHYSIOTHERAPY TOODYAY 6566 * Tanks * Swimming pools * Stock PHONE/FAX 9574 2922 SERVICES Water carrier in the 0-12 YEARS - Shire of Toodyay & BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL Weekdays Ph: 9574 4445 surrounding districts 15,500 litre capacity DEAN BUTLER Contact Kevin Hogg Remedial Massage with Mobile 0427 742 043 Brianne Hitchcock by appointment

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Looking After Each Other Drinking in Toodyay Nashos the ‘We can / We will’ spirit that gets you all there and I personally am still enjoying the SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN in this ACCORDING TO MR Lush (Letters, April ON THE 5TH June, Nashos WA had a get hugs and smiles. Who would have believed town which remind me why I love the place 2010), the amount of alcohol consumed is together at Gosnells WA which saw around that such friendships could arise from ‘Fires’. and couldn’t live anywhere else. proportional to the number of liquor outlets. 80 national servicemen and their partners About 47% of our residents are rebuilding After doing some retail therapy at the Not so long ago, you took responsibility attend. and we have been to so many ‘Housewarming’ Emporium on Saturday, we jumped in our for your own behaviour. Obviously, Mr Lush As the day went on, new friendships grew parties, I think we should have bought a plant car to head for York, only to find that it doesn’t agree, blaming the supplier not the and new members joined the group. Nashos nursery. Once the gardens are flourishing, we wouldn’t start. Before we knew it, Andrew drinker! there were from intakes starting in 1951 up will nearly be back to the Flowerdale of old. appeared with a kettle of hot water to tip onto I don’t recall any previous letters from to 1972. We have had so much rain all our paddocks the battery as he thought it may have been him about the signs in front of our hotels The group was initially only five members are green and at times make it hard to realise frozen from the night before - everything else encouraging people to buy their drinks at in 2008 and now has 183 members, with 7th February 2009 happened. had! It still wouldn’t turn over so he then a cheaper price than the others. How many half the members in all the states around Our thoughts are with you all and our jump started it for us and pointed us in the TDHS students see the signs every day? Australia. best wishes to your new CEO, your direction of Toodyay Tyres to get it tested. Perhaps we should just have the bowling The group will be meeting again at Ogdens Shire President, Chris Firns, all your With a smile and a battery-tester-thingo club – members only! in the Gosnell Hotel at midday 4th December Firies, Volunteers and especially to you we were immediately served and told it was I don’t like going into pubs to buy my wine for their end of year reunion. Any former Toodyayians; you are always in my thoughts. “in a bad way” and a new battery was fitted. and beer and I certainly won’t use a liquor Nashos and their partners are welcome to Think positive and never pass a Hug or a The job that was waiting up on the hoist was outlet where the manager and some of the mix in and join the group. Smile by. postponed and we were treated like royalty. staff have an attitude problem. I use Northam Any ex-National Servicemen wishing to Trudie Goudge We had a visitor from Perth in the car and or Midland. contact us, please phone John on 9851 2717 ‘A Proud Flowerdalian’ she marvelled about how well this town Name and address supplied or Neville on 9459 3020 or email bomac51@ looks after each other. Nothing was too (but almost printed by mistake...) optusnet.com.au. Donating to Vinnies much trouble for anyone who helped us and We are also saving our National Service our daytrip to York was back on track. Invitation to Barbeque Roaming Stock history in platoon or section photos so please THIS LETTER IS addressed to all the kind Thank you to everyone who helped us and email photos to the above address and also reminded us of why we came to live in this people who donate to their local Vinnies’ BARBEQUE AT 426 Folewood Road. 40 view our website, http://wanashos.wikidot. shop. wonderful community. – 50 sheep and lambs to be slaughtered and com/, of photos we have managed to save. Melanie Pree As, over the last eight years, the vandalising barbequed. John Toone has increased throughout the town, we no Diners, bring your knives and forks. Ignorance Is Bliss, or Is It? Lets Pull Together longer use a sulu bin as a person or persons Spinners, bring your wheels. kindly throw it all over the main street. So Tanners, bring a large receptacle. Carvers, now I use a locked bin. CERTAINLY FOR THE Councillors who bring your sharp knives (and God knows TOODYAY COUNCILLORS WERE elected by the people of Toodyay to work Very often people try to break into the were delegated to the Works Committee, it there have been some of those around shop and they even stoop to stealing a safe must be, for they have chosen to ignore the Toodyay lately.) TOGETHER for the good of Toodyay. Petty differences should be put aside in the interest off the wall. This year we have had a lot of construction site at the end of Railway Road people stealing from our verandah. Then, where the new works depot is to be placed. WANTED – Large amount of good wine of the good of people who elected them. Come on ,stop acting like children and get what they do not want, they just throw it This is not the case unfortunately, for the as you can’t even get a hogshead of water all over the park or the street. We do have residents living within close proximity. lately in these parts – come as early as you on with the job in a professional manner. Name and address supplied security lighting back and front but even Residents have spent countless agonising want – stay as late as you can. a surveillance camera does not deter these hours trying to obtain information from Name, age, pedigree supplied to editor types of people. the previous CEO /council and other Sad Story – Happy Ending We have come to the conclusion that any relevant government departments as to Red Shield Appeal - Thank you. donation should only be left at the shop whether the site has been prepared in a I AM ONE of those many people who, during trading hours only. Please do not leave legal and professional manner, eg. were ONCE AGAIN, THE wonderful people of although living in a residential street has a your donation unattended as thieves will just there investigations into whether there was Post Office box for mail. help themselves or just spoil what you have asbestos or other contaminates buried in Toodyay have come to the fore in helping those in need. Recently an important item of mail was kindly donated. the area, had proper planning taken place, sent to my street address. I discovered Our trading hours are Tuesday to Friday and has the site infrastructure been laid in a On behalf of the Salvation Army Northam Corp, we wish to thank all those wonderfully this when the sender phoned querying my from 10am to 3.30pm, Saturday from 9am professional manner following the shire’s lack of response. On questioning the local to 1pm; closed Monday. own bylaws regarding drainage/safety of generous people who donated to the annual th postmaster, I was disappointed to be told If you would be interested in becoming a workers and local residents, etc, etc. Red Shield Appeal over the weekend 29 / 30th May. that street mail was not his business and he volunteer (the society gives training and also Charlie Wroth, Bob Jackson, Bethan Lloyd was unable to give me the name or contact pays for your police clearance), please call and those others on the committee remained An outstanding total of just over $1000 was raised in 5½ hours. number for the person who is responsible for me at the shop on 9574 2529. disinterested. No contact was made by them street mail delivery and undeliverable mail. Jackie Irvine to the residents although they were well Your support and spirit of generosity was very much appreciated. The suggestion offered was “drive round the aware of the residents’ fears. town and stop his motor bike”. Only now, with the new CEO, President God bless your all, Pat and Cam Yandell As the Post Office is the face of Australia and council, do we find that the majority of Post in most places, I do wonder how people the residents’ concerns were well founded. with letter boxes at their homes deal with any The dollars spent on the site will undoubtedly Headlights On, Please queries; it would seem reasonable to be able grow as the new CEO tries to rectify the to find a contact number at the local ‘shop’ botch ups. Will the costs associated with WITH THE HEAVY mist and poor light no matter how complicated any bureaucracy fixing the mistakes be passed on to the that is a regular feature of winter time in of the organisation might be. ratepayers? our valley, I’m amazed how many drivers Happy ending. Within three minutes of Will the residents living nearby who have insist on NOT turning their headlights on or leaving the PO, I came upon the Postie on gone through the agony of putting up with reducing speed under these conditions. his bike; he was able to deliver the mail to incredible noise, smoke, dust, drainage I travel the Toodyay-Northam Road daily my home within twenty-four hours. Thank problems and fears related to the asbestos and observe this selfish and dangerous you James! that was buried at the site and the worry practice all the time. It is often impossible On behalf of all letterbox owners I have that it has been properly dealt with be to see an oncoming vehicle until they taken my query up with the Postmaster Roadside Rubbish compensated in any way? are literally only a few metres ahead General to see if this problem can be There are many other concerns which so far making overtaking manoeuvres potentially resolved. DO WE REALLY need this on the side of have not been able to be addressed and are catastrophic! Surely, the simple act of Veronica Dymond Morangup Road? Someone living in the area associated with this disastrous monstrosity. turning headlights on combined with cutting must know who is responsible. What is the point of a Works Committee if back speed when travelling through thick Michael Dent they did not take an interest in the concerns mist is worth avoiding a potentially fatal Too Cold to Snow? of the residents and effectively maintain their head on collision. role? Greg Warburton JUST LOOKED AT the WA weather forecast Rotten Town? Susan Wilkins and the date and realised that it is five months since I was in your fantastic town and it still WHAT IS THE role of a councillor? looks quite warm by Flowerdale standards. The reason I ask is that a present councillor It’s TOO COLD TO SNOW here. The only ‘does not want to live in this rotten town’ – FIRE I wish to see is going full bore in our his words. Austwood. Should he not be asked to resign and forfeit Two weeks ago, my husband, Len, and his allowance? Let someone who can I were lucky enough to have dinner with represent the ratepayers in a loyal manner. four Toodyayians, Gail and Fred Fellowes, Name and address supplied Bruce and Mary from ‘Two Rooms B&B’ and an ex-member of your community, Ann McQueen (neé Donovan) at our local hotel in Strath Creek. What a great night. Ann Roadside Clearing and Don McQueen’s daughter, Marnie, is going to Toodyay to do her Revue; you will FURTHER TO MY letter of a couple of be sorry if you miss it as she is a lovely months ago criticising the damaging way in young performer with heaps of talent. This which the Shire clears the road verges, I am is also another way to get together and enjoy pleased to comment on the current clearing yourselves, not forgetting the good laugh you along the Toodyay – Northam Road. will have. (Marnie’s performance was on 26th The trees are being cut cleanly and neatly June. See our story elsewhere in this issue. and the debris is being mulched on site. The Ed.) trees which are trimmed are being given We received a glowing update of your every chance to recover. I was informed recovery and the ongoing and positive that this operation is being conducted by events that both you as individuals and as Main Roads and not the Shire and if this a community are doing. My heart went out information is correct I hope the Shire will to you all as I know that sometimes it gets a learn from the approach used. bit hard to ‘Get up and go.’ Once again, it’s Richard Wilkinson THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 5.

Entertainment Galore at Digging For The Past Toodyay’s Food Festival TOODYAY’S Festival of Food to be held modern dance numbers delivered by the local never been on a dig, before,” he said, “and th Grant Scobie on Saturday 7 August from the banks of Ballet School to a special appearance by De this is a perfect opportunity to teach them the Avon River is set to deliver a captivating Ja Blue, who ordinarily appear at Toodyay’s Assistant Editor how we excavate and what sort of things can entertainment program from Indonesian Freemasons Hotel every second Sunday,” Mr be found. They have been divided into six dancers to vegetarian cooking. Fraser said. PEOPLE who have read about the history of groups, each with a supervisor. We also have a Acting Chief Executive Officer, Simon Popular Western Australian group old Newcastle (Toodyay) will know that there representative from the WA Museum with us. Fraser, said the Festival is so much more Wasamba will also bring their unique brand was more to it than a farming community. “A lot of our history books only relate to than food. of festivities to Toodyay, exploding through Sean Winter is basing his PHD on the administrative records. Archaeology is a great “Whether you enjoy all the colour and the streets in a kaleidoscope of colour for history of convicts in Western Australia and way to find out about the little people, such as energy of Chinese Lion Dancers, or prefer their first performance of the 2010 season. said Toodyay was one of the few sites still how they lived, and how they related to the to learn some tips for the kitchen, there “This year’s Festival is not to be missed. intact. Combining with a team of students soldiers at the convict depot. is something for everyone at this year’s It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious and supervisors from the UWA Field School, “The Superintendant’s quarters showed Festival,” Mr Fraser said. cuisine and a glass of wine, whilst taking in he has just completed excavating a large area that the buildings were meant to last. The Cooking demonstrations from Master Chef a memorable festival atmosphere in the heart south of the railway line. foundations were sturdy and well-build Kate Rodrigues will be complemented by a of Toodyay,” Mr Fraser said. From 1851 – 1875, a 45-acre area, ranging but the bricks were made by the convicts host of multicultural performances and some For all the details, visit www.toodyay. south from Stirling Terrace to the Police out of local clay and are, slowly but surely, local offerings. wa.gov.au or telephone the Toodyay Visitor Stables and Gaol was set aside for a convict disintegrating.” “There will definitely be a little bit of Centre on 9574 2435. hiring depot; the original Toodyay townsite One of the excavations is in the CEO’s Toodyay in this year’s Festival. From Photo: Perth’s Wasamba was across the river. After severe flooding in carpark, behind The Old Courthouse that now 1859, plans were made to make a new town houses the Shire administration. That building near the convict hiring depot. Eventually, is built directly over the original Barracks. much of the depot disappeared below modern There are also other digs behind the Shire construction and roadway. buildings and behind the Police Stables. Public notice Standing over the road from the railway The University of Western Australia has station, next to the recently exposed been working in partnership with the Shire of Changes to post charges foundations of the Superintendant’s quarters, Toodyay to undertake the dig. Representatives Sean Winter explained about the members of of the Ballardong Noongar people have been On Monday 28 June 2010, for: his team. consulted over the excavations and they have Domestic small letters (ordinary stamps are 60¢) “The 40 UWA archaeology students have kindly agreed to the dig taking place. Domestic large letters Express Post Parcel Post Registered Post International Post Letters and Parcels Some bulk mail services. Details of prices are in the June 2010 edition of the Post charges booklet - copies available from the counter at Toodyay Post Offi ce.

that we can have our fun and also help someone Tractors Pull in the who needs it.” The 9G tractors (‘9G’ means 9 gears) were Big Bucks made right here in WA. Between 1955 and 1966, there were 8500 units produced. Grant Scobie As this year marks the 10th anniversary of Assistant Editor the first trek, a group of five tractors and four support vehicles has left Steep Point to do a Commercial and Domestic Water IN 2000, two blokes from Dongara wanted re-enactment of the famous first trek. to drive their Chamberlain 9G tractors across For further information on the current trek or Cartage in the Shire of Toodyay Australia and then go to the Sydney Olympics. about the Chamberlain 9G Tractor Club, call They advertised in various papers around Allan Faulkner on 0427 285 033 (evenings and Surrounding Areas. the country to see who else would like to be only for the next few weeks as it’s hard to hear involved and couldn’t believe the response they the phone ring in the cabin of the tractor) or visit Servicing New and Existing Clients, with got and the Chamberlain 9G Tractor Club was the club’s website at www.chamberlain9g.org. formed. au. Enthusiastic and Friendly Service. Thirty-five tractors with another thirty Other websites of interest are www. support vehicles, over 100 people in all, left transworldtractortrek.com (about our trek across the USA in 2009) and www.tail Water for Tanks, Swimming Pools, Stock, Steep Point near Shark Bay, the westernmost th point of the Australian mainland and, six weeks endcharliethetractor.org (about our 50 water binding and road spraying etc later, arrived at Byron Bay, the easternmost anniversary re-enactment of the 1957 Mobilgas point. They raised over $50,000 for the Royal Round Australia Rally.) For an obligation free quote Flying Doctor Service and children’s hospitals. Since then, the club has made various other treks around the country and overseas and raised more money for RFDS and other Contact Peter or Ann on: charities including a $2000 donation to the Toodyay Bushfire Appeal. Mobile: 0428 928 086 Club president, Allan Faulkner, says that, while the club is delighted to accept donations Home : 9574 5331 / sponsorship and pass it on to worthy causes, it is not the reason it exists. “The club is about having fun,” he says. “If L-R Noeline and Dennis Hill, Eric Hill, Cedar we get donations or sponsorship, it just means Armstrong, Allan Faulkner, Kerry and Ron Bywaters Page 6. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 The heart of town. Residential and commercial

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building a better world Page 8. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 fire chat to the next meeting. Enquiries may be The next Brigade meeting will be on 2nd made to Captain, Kevin Hug 9574 2612, October, beginning at 5pm and followed, central or Secretary, Wayne Clarke 6364 3609. as usual, by the BYO barbecue. coondle If you wish to know more about your fire brigade or more about fire and how Tania Harrison Desraé Clarke it may affect you in your community or julimar even if you just want to get to meet some JUNE is usually a quiet month for the THE month of June has been a quiet one of your neighbours, get down to your Brigade, but it has found us doing hazard with one session of fire hazard reduction local fire shed. reduction burns up to the end of June. with several young new members. Grant Scobie ‘The Fireplace’, behind the Julimar Some of the crew members have been Mick Giles, our Training Officer, asks Fire Shed is open from about 5pm on attending Crew Leader courses held by that those members interested in the WINTER starts in June. Bush fires don’t Friday nights for some casual interaction FESA. Another Crew Leaders’ course will training sessions contact him on 9574 happen in winter. Bush fire brigades with Brigade members. Even if you’re be held on the 27th and 28th July. 4336 or mobile 0417 954 298 or Captain, pack up for winter and have a rest. Not not a member, come along and have a The Coondle Brigade will be having a Kevin, 9574 2612 or mobile 0418 932 quite true, I’m afraid. chat about your fire prevention plan, wood raffle on the 7th of August. 515 as to their ability to attend. Training We had three call-outs in June. The find out about your brigade and get to Our next Brigade meeting will be on is held every second Sunday with the next first two were false alarms but the third know the people who are just like you, Saturday 14th August. After the meeting we training session planned for Sunday 11th most certainly was not. A strong wind residents of Toodyay. shall be having a casserole dinner and the July commencing at 3pm. If those days or had picked up some burning leaves on company of other local Brigades to enjoy times are not suitable, please call Mick to a property and carried them onto the the evening with us. Coondle ladies, please organise alternative arrangements. Mick verge, setting fire to some grass trees bring along a casserole to share. If you have also asks that if any senior members of the and a very large Marri along with the rest any questions, please phone Kerry on 9574 Brigade are available to give assistance of the vegetation. The approaching dusk 4470. with training he would appreciate it. kept the rate at which the fire spread to Training for the brigade is on Sunday the A number of members attended an easily containable level but it took 15th August at 10am. Please come if you are AIMS Awareness Training at the some time and some water to extinguish able to. Fire and Emergency Services Centre. it completely. If you want something to do on Friday Congratulations are extended to those Now that the air temperature is getting night at any time, come and join us for a Toodyay Volunteer Fire Brigade members so low and, after dark, there is a bit of bite to eat and a good social evening at the that received their ‘Train the Trainer condensation forming either dew or Coondle Fire Shed, 5pm onwards. Competency Certificates’. (lately) frost, there’s still been so little If you can’t get to the shed on Friday night, The next General Meeting of the Brigade rain that flammable bush seems quite but would like to know more about the will be held on Tuesday 24th August as a happy to light up. So no complacency Brigade or would like information about any social get-together. Details of the evening out there, please. aspects of fire prevention and safety, phone will be distributed. New members are We had some members attend Peter Ruthven (Captain) on 9574 2951. made very welcome – please come along training courses in AIIMS Awareness (a brief introduction to the incident BUSH FIRES ACT 1954 control model that we use for all fire fighting conditions) and Crew Leader. SHIRE OF TOODYAY Congratulations and thank you to all FIRE CONTROL OFFICER who attended. Our big news for the month is the appointment of our Captain, Heather It is hereby noti ed for public information that Mr Mick Rogers of Wearmouth, as the first female Fire Control Officer in Toodyay. Coondle and Mrs Heather Wearmouth of Julimar have been appointed Congratulations, Heather. as Fire Control O cers, for the Shire of Toodyay in accordance with The June barbecue was a non-event (probably due to the slightly chilly the Bush Fires Act 1954 and Regulations. weather) so we’re hoping that there will be a better turn out at July’s meeting and Mr SIMON FRASER, Acting Chief Executive O cer barbecue. 1 Week Special. 2 Week Special. Onsale 30th June 2010 until 6th July 2010. Onsale 7th July 2010 until 20th July 2010.

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WC01105893195X260TOOD Prices may vary in Country areas due to freight. Not all products available in Country areas. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 9. inspections, community education and aid in developing response plans for the Shire and brigade areas. Along with all the other FCOs in WA, Heather will do this on a 100% voluntary basis. To add another string to her bow, Heather is also the first female instructor / assessor for the introductory FESA courses for bushfire brigade members including Introduction to Firefighting, Introduction to Bush Fire Firefighting, AIIMS Awareness and soon Structural Firefighting Awareness. And what, if anything, does Heather think will be really difficult about her new position? “Probably finding room to sew the Fire Control Officer badge onto my PPE [Personal Protective Equipment]!” she replies with a wry smile. Dealing with New FCO, Heather Wearmouth Anniversaries Ladies First Red Cross DISASTER anniversaries will cause people University of Dance in Italy for a two-week Grant Scobie Toodyay to Rome intensive workshop that provides useful affected to reflect and even re-experience insights to the Euopean Dance Market, where Assistant Editor thoughts, feelings, and events that occurred for Local Ballerina Siobhan will join a company in two years at the time of the disaster and in the days, time. There will be a public performance at HEATHER Wearmouth, newly appointed weeks, and months that followed. GIFTED ballerina Siobhan Orgles is on the conclusion of the program. Fire Control Officer for the Julimar district Memorials and anniversaries are often a a once in a lifetime trip, travelling from The trip has been sponsored by the Bendigo of the Shire of Toodyay joins many other time for reflection on how life has changed, Rome to La Spezia to attend ballet, pointe, Bank, Toodyay. women stepping into positions that have for the worst, but also sometimes for the choreography and contemporary studies. West Australian Conservatoire of Classical normally been the province of men like better. “This is a fantastic opportunity for me Ballet Director Beth James says that Siobhan being Prime Minister, Governor General, This may be grief for the loss of the because it gives me the chance to meet ballet is a dedicated student who is well equipped etc. past, although it can also be a celebration students from other countries,” said Siobhan. to pursue classical ballet as a career. Heather grew up in East Cannington of life continuing. This reflection can be “I hope to gain dance experience under “Siobhan is fifteen years old but attends which, back then, was still considered associated with feelings of guilt, sadness the tuition of artistic staff from around the for six days a week and trains for over eight country. It was there she learned a healthy or regret. world.” hours per day,” Ms James said. respect for fire. Anniversaries may affect people deeply Last year, Siobhan auditioned for the “She is attending a full time specialised “There were a lot of vacant blocks and a and they may react emotionally even Ajkun Ballet Theatre in New York and programme that caters only for the talented fire would race across the paddocks,” she before they realise it is approaching. was accepted. Because of her young age, and gifted student.” said. Many complex feelings may be happening the company felt she would benefit from Siobhan is a former student of the Toodyay Although she and her husband, Brent, at the same time, resulting in confusion furthering her dance studies at The Leading Ballet School. bought their block of land in Julimar back and preoccupation, making it difficult to in 1985, it was not 1999 that they moved in. concentrate on normal responsibilities. Within that first month, they had witnessed repairs; mulching garden waste at the transfer Cyclone Larry struck Queensland in Works and Services their first fire (a neighbour started a grass 2006, leaving remote communities even station; tree lopping; culvert cleaning; and, fire with a welder) and called 000. In guide post replacement. more isolated. Many had to leave their Construction September 2000, after speaking with the homes and sought shelter and support from New Depot Site: the stone wall has been local ranger, Tony Taylor, they popped Fiennes Street: works remaining on this moved back to ensure that the toe of the Red Cross. project include; asphalting the northern down to the Julimar Fire Shed and joined Anniversaries and memorials are often a wall is on the boundary with the fence up. footpath; brick paving the southern footpath; line approximately five metres inside the time for reflection on how life has changed. and completing the retainer wall. The In 2005, Heather was made Lieutenant There is often significant media coverage boundary. The fence has been reinstalled up in the Julimar Brigade and, in 2008, was completion of the western footpath is on hold to where the buildings commence in order of events that have occurred, particularly until further examination of the historical voted in as Toodyay’s first female Brigade with the first anniversary. This coverage to leave clearance for the builders to work Captain. stone footings has been undertaken and a around the buildings. When the buildings are may reactivate the feelings of people decision has been made as to their future. Now, she’s done it again! Heather is affected. complete the fence will be continued so as to now the first female Fire Control Officer Transfer Station: the new building for secure the area. The workshop frame is in Often family, friends and colleagues recyclable materials is nearing completion. (FCO) in the Shire of Toodyay, having of those affected do not understand the place and the iron sheeting will commence been nominated for the Julimar area by the The next step is to insert drainage sumps into shortly, but no further development will take significance of the event for the person who the floor, and then concrete the entire floor Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, Murray has experienced it, and there is a sense that place until a further commitment is made by McBride. The Shire has accepted the area. Council. they should ‘move on’ or ‘seek closure’. Telegraph Road: part one, the seal was nomination and another first is written in In reality people move their grieving or Graders: the graders have started the the book. extended 240 metres to include a tight bend maintenance grading which was on hold traumatic experience at different paces. in the road to eliminate constant maintenance The position comes with a lot of duties However, this is often based on unrealistic awaiting rain, but it is to be noted that there and responsibilities. The FCO is appointed and safety issues. are approximately 100 gravel roads within expectations that come from a lack of Telegraph Road: part two, due to minimal by the Shire to ensure that a high standard experience of deep tragedy. the Shire meaning that it will take a fair of fire protection is maintained, to assume funds available within the Road Preservation amount of time to complete. Anniversaries may affect people deeply control at fires and to encourage compliance and they may react emotionally even Program the gravel re-sheeting on both Future Works Telegraph Nunile Roads was halved. The with the requirements of the Bush Fires Act before they realise it is approaching. re-sheeting of the first half of Telegraph Road Drainage works and pavement repair are and local Council Laws. Heather would Many complex feelings may be happening is now complete. planned between the Alma Beard Centre and also be required to issue permits to burn at the same time, resulting in confusion the Bowling Club, along with the extension during the restricted burning period and and preoccupation, making it difficult to Maintenance of a large culvert on Railway Road. General duties have included; pothole could be required to carry out fire break concentrate on normal responsibilities. 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Wendy Camenzuli – Acting Principal 9 and 10, making the safety of all our older classes before 8.50am. This is also recorded students very simple and easily manageable. on your child’s attendance and it is a legal LAST Monday, our school survey was School jumpers and zip jackets are requirement that we advise you if your child sent to the randomly selected school available, and currently in stock, from is late more than once. You may be aware that families. I would ask families to please the Uniform Shop, which is open on they are late but we still have to advise you. take the time to fi ll in the survey and Mondays and Thursdays, from 8.30-9.15am. We are aiming for 100% explained return it to school via the mail or the The local Op Shop and the school absences for this term so please make sure return box in the front offi ce. This survey Uniform Shop also stock a large range the school has an explanation for your is an important part of our school processes of second-hand school uniforms. child’s absence so we can achieve this target! and we do highly value parent feedback. Lisa Egerton – School Attendance Offi cer Thank you to our school community APPLICATIONS FOR KINDER- for their patience with the delivery of GARTEN/ PRE PRIMARY 2011 Toodyay Parents and Citizens cement over the past week. Midcon Applications for a place in Kindergarten Rob Webb receiving the individual award and the school have worked together to in 2011 must be made by Friday 30th July The P&C would like to thank everyone minimize the impact of the cement pour on 2010. Parents/carers must supply a birth who helped to make our cake stall and Toodyay Scout Group the school day. We will continue to work certifi cate, immunisation records and proof wood raffl e a great success. We raised together to ensure a safe environment is of address to enable the enrolment proc- $1,109.40. Support for the P&C stall ONLY six weeks to go until the Scouts’ Snow provided for our students and community. ess to start. Parents of 2010 Kindergarten came from far and wide and included Trip! Thank you to the parents who were able children already enrolled will need to come grandparents, teachers and community THANK YOU to our fantastic community for to attend our school Cross Country event. to the Front Offi ce to check information on members, as well as parents. A special your ongoing support for our Scouts. We’ve We apologise for the change of times with- their current enrolment is correct and ready mention must go to Rod and Therese Chit- been really well supported by people like out notice due to the imminent arrival of for Pre Primary. If your child has a medical ty for donating the wood, Rod Chitty and Charlie and Marion Ferguson (donations of cement trucks on the school site who condition or disability, please let the school Steven Leyland for chopping up the wood, fi rewood for raffl es), Ross Schlater (donation required the use of the cross country track as know when you apply. This will help the Steven Leyland for delivering the wood to of a wood burner) the Bendigo Bank (purchase access. We understand it caused problems school arrange appropriate services and the winner and to Jenny Carlin who donat- of a corporate sponsorship of $1000) and many for some parents who took time off work to support, so your child has access to the best ed a range of pre loved books, which were other people in Toodyay. Congratulations to especially watch their child run in this event. possible education. Parents of students, who very popular. The winner of the wood was Mona and Phil Coffey, who won the fi rewood, Student safety was our priority on the day. will be attending other schools in 2011, will a local person, Corrie, who lives in Coon- and Adrian Delicata, who won the burner. We I would like to congratulate the Interschool need to notify us of their change of plans. dle and was very appreciative of her win. hope Phil recovers from his recent hospital Cross Country team for their wonderful Once again our call for help was an- visit soon and we’re glad we could help out by effort and achievement in the recent cross Interschool Cross country swered and we would like to thank Wendy selling you a ticket for some prechopped wood! country event at Gingin. Our interschool Congratulations to all the competi- Beets and Karen Gale for volunteering We’re over half way to our fundraising target team won three out of the fi ve categories. tors who represented our school at to work in the uniform shop. The recent and we’re all getting excited about seeing Well done to the following teams: nine year Gingin on Friday 11th June. We had and current overhaul of the uniform shop snow! olds, ten year olds and eleven year olds. considerable success throughout all and ordering process has been a big task Thank you also to our hardworking parents Congratulations to the individual medal age groups and well done to everyone. and the Uniform Committee, along with who have been coordinating fundraising events winners and to the school team as a whole, Secondary the P&C Executive Committee are very and also to our leaders in Scouting. who can be very proud of the way they Girs 13 yrs Zoe Huggett 3rd grateful to have some more assistance. The Scouts and Cubs held a combined represented our school. Special thanks to Mr Boys 14 yrs Daniel Morgan 2nd We had 10 people attend the Senior First sausage sizzle for the end of term, with a great Gibson, Mr Jasinski and Mr Marston, who Girls 14 yrs Taylor Ferguson 3rd Aid course which was organized by Kerry performance by the Cubs, who sang ‘Shaving planned the events and prepared the teams. Boys 15 yrs Joshua Wlazlowski 1st Skinner, to run during school hours. A big Cream’ and performed skits and jokes. We Primary thank you to Pam from St Johns for con- also watched a video of this year’s Jamboree Wearing of School Uniform 9 Yrs Girls Zari Simmons-Houlahan 2nd ducting the training and thanks to Kerry – a great incentive for those Cubs who will be As the cooler weather has begun, we Gracie Butler 3rd for organizing it. Due to the success of Scouts in 2013, when the next Jamboree is held have become increasingly aware of many 9 Yrs Boys Jack Bull 1st the program, the P&C have undertaken in Queensland. students not wearing their full uniform Reece Forsyth 2nd to organise a course each year to be run The Scouts hosted the Ultimate Paintballing at school. In particular, we have no- 10 Yrs Boys Declan Bell 1st during school hours, so if you missed Battle last month at WASP Paintballing in ticed a large number of students wear- 11 Yrs Boys Conrad Elliss 2nd out this year, watch out for it in 2011. Clackline. Thank you to WASP for your ing non-uniform jumpers and jackets. Cody Martin 3rd At our last P&C meeting we had Rach- support. We had a great time and the Scouts A uniform clearly identifi es our students, Kelsey Broadwood 4th ael Biddulph attend as part of her role as (Rovers and Scout parents, plus two Scouts) and is a big part of creating a positive and Health Promotion Offi cer for Avon and won the corporate challenge against the TAFE cohesive school environment. When stu- School Absentees/Lateness Central Wheatbelt Primary Health. Rach- staff and students! Bad luck to Tucker, who dents are out during recess and lunch on If your child has been absent from school ael is undertaking a needs assessment in works for TAFE and is also a Scout Leader the oval or in the playground, it is disap- lately, parents please send in notes or regards to physical activity and nutrition – must have made the wrong decision about pointing to see so many wearing cloth- ring the front offi ce to advise us of the in the Shire of Toodyay. As a group, we which team to join, Glen! Next time go with ing in a variety of non-school colours. reason. It is a government department legal answered questions about what factors we the team with the great shooting skills! From the beginning of Term Three, Yr 3-7 requirement that we report all absentees thought promote healthy eating and physi- We now have 34 people attending the Snow students who are not in school uniform will and late students. We have had quite a few cal activity in our community and what lo- Trip and most of the planning has been put in be unable to play on the oval at recess and students away for more than three days cal factors make it diffi cult for people to be place. Thank you, Rocky, for all your hard lunch on that day. Teachers have already for medical reasons and in these cases; a physically active and choose healthy foods. work. spoken to students regarding this new pro- medical certifi cate/appt card is a good legal Rachael is conducting focus group discus- There are still corporate sponsorship cedure, which allows ample warning. It also document to provide us as proof of reason. sions with various local community groups. opportunities available – if you’d like to promote assists to ensure the safety of all Toodyay We have quite a few students who are The overall aim is to develop a local ac- your business and your community spirit, ring students who are on the oval as they are eas- consistently late. This not only interrupts tion plan to improve healthy eating and us at 9574 2363 or email [email protected]. ily identifi able in our school uniform. This the classroom teaching program but also physical activity in the Shire of Toodyay au. We’d be happy to arrange a sponsorship procedure has been in place at T.D.H.S for your child’s learning. Please endeavour to and the P&C were happy to provide input. for your business to be proudly displayed on several years now with students in years 8, have your child at school ready to begin NEXT P&C MEETING IS AUGUST 18TH our Scout Trailer to send one of our Scouts to the snow! AVON VALLEY PEST Have a wonderful school holiday, especially Mum and Dad, who might get to sleep in for a CONTROL day or two. Don’t forget that there is no Scouts GET TRAINED (P.H.D. LIC 655) on Thursday on the fi rst week back – it is on FRIDAY, when we go climbing at the Hangout. Chris Openshaw Keep an eye on your email for details to come & FOR ALL YOUR PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS through. PO Box 18 Telephone New members in Scouting are welcome for Toodyay 9574 2639 the Cub, Scout and Rover Scout sections. GET A JOB! Yours in Scouting, Dropbear ENROL NOW! SEMESTER TWO COURSES

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THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 11. TARGA WEST RALLY: The organisers of Fly on the Wall the rally sought and obtained small variations Toodyay Theatre Ida’s Hideaway in their road closure application for this year’s Peter Robinson event. All affected landholders will be notified Group Greasy Sleeve in writing of the roads and times of the closures. AS has been the practice for the last few years, GRAVEL PITS – CLACKLINE RD: Another THE Toodyay Theatre Group would like to I AM pleased to report that we are still the June Ordinary meeting of Council was held extractive industry licence has been granted for thank the following people for their help with going strong and would like to take at Morangup Lot 4 Clackline Rd. There was a submission our recent production, ‘Opportunity Knox’: this opportunity to thank our volunteers Unfortunately, very few local residents received expressing concern about trucks using Bob, Dianne and staff of Home Hardware and a special thank you to Graham of attended the meeting. However the locals who Hoddy Well and Salt Valley Roads to access for ticket sales; Sally Bolger of Wendouree the Toodyay Bakery for his ongoing provided the meal for the Councillors and Sandplain Rd. However, any ‘right of way’ Tearooms for catering a great 3-course generosity every week. Staff once again excelled themselves. This vehicle (that means any vehicle that does not meal; Dave Mitchell for supplying the Ida’s Hideaway is holding a street time it included beautiful autumn tint table need a permit) can use any route they choose refreshments; Gary Holland and Grant stall outside IGA on 9th – 10th July from decorations. to get to their destination. Scobie from Julimar Bush Fire Brigade for 8.30am to 4pm on Friday and 8.30am to It was surprising that there were no questions NOTICE OF MOTION: After all the financials participating in the on-stage ‘Full Monty’. 12noon (when the raffle will be drawn) asked or submissions presented. This is were dealt with, we came to a notice of motion Theatre Group helpers included Lance on Saturday morning. Once again we are particularly so given the vehemence of the from Cr Larkin. She sought to revoke a motion Owen and Sarah Shilcock behind the bar, asking for your support. written submission in the agenda from a that was passed 8/0 at the previous meeting. Mary Groves, Serena Syred, Glenys Lee, Birthdays this month are Laurie Beech Morangup resident, concerning the proposed The motion at the May meeting was the annual Vicki Blankendaal and Sue Clayton for (13th) and Ruby Peters (24th). We wish you extended hours of operation of stone carrying review of delegations. Cr Larkin claimed that Front of House. both a very happy birthday. trucks along Morangup Rd. More on that she had been ignored by the President when she On stage and behind the scenes were Ida’s Hideaway is a voluntary subject later. Cr Somers was absent from the wanted to address the meeting with comment Heather Jeff (Prompt), Tanya Stuart organisation to assist the seniors of meeting having recently been ‘under the knife’ and amendment/s to the delegations motion. (Stage Manager), Jess Shilcock (Lighting, Toodyay. We meet every Saturday for knee surgery. Cr Larkin has also had recent Why Cr’s can’t speak up with an ‘excuse me Programmes and Advertising), Liz Boston afternoon at Butterly House, from 1pm foot surgery, but was able to attend the meeting Mr President’ if their hand signal has been (Sound) and the girls on Make-up, Hair til 4pm. You can play bingo, cards or you in a wheelchair. We wish them both a speedy unobserved I don’t know. At the time (May Dressing and Costumes. Also a special can just have a chat – whatever you like – recovery. meeting) Cr Larkin had been conferring with mention of Gemma Lucas as understudy who so, if you have nothing better to do, please RECREATION: The first item on the agenda Cr Wroth, which may have contributed to her attended almost every rehearsal and played come along; you will be most welcome. was the recommendations from the Recreation missing out on speaking before the motion every actor’s part at some stage. Ida’s Hideaway is looking for more Advisory Committee. This committee was passed automatically due to there being Then there are the many actors who volunteers so, if you are looking for comprised all the Councillors only. In reality no objection. During this debate (June meeting) performed a great show, all in the name of something worthwhile to do, why not they were reporting to themselves. As was the President, Cr Firns, moved a motion that charity. The people of Toodyay may not have come down to Butterly House on Saturday to be expected, the Councillors were split certain words used by Cr Larkin be recorded in realised that the proceeds from ticket sales, afternoons. between those supporting Lot 1 Drummond the minutes. This motion was passed 5/3. At no etc were being donated to the heroes of the A woman got caught in a burning house St. (near the school) and those wanting to place stage did Cr Larkin tell the other Councillors December bush fire, our local Voluntary Fire one day and suffered severe burns to her all Recreation Facilities at the Showgrounds. what her amendment/s were about. This Brigades. face. Her husband, sweet man that he This time Lot 1 Drummond St. won the meant that her revocation motion was simply The Theatre Group believes that these was, decided to donate skin from his butt day. The motions passed were (1) Council on the strength of missing out on speaking to brave people who put their lives at risk so that she could have a skin graft. They maintain & upgrade the existing facilities at the motion in May. The motion to revoke the and give of their time and energy freely agreed to tell no one about where the the showgrounds and (2) The first priority delegations motion was lost 3/5. to protect our local community do not get skin came from, it being rather a delicate is for an aquatic centre at Lot 1 Drummond SEE THROUGH WINDOWS: There was a the recognition they deserve. So we were matter. St.(paraphrased) motion of an urgent nature introduced by a disappointed that the performances were After the surgery was completed, EXTENDED TRUCKING HOURS ALONG decision of Council concerning some windows so poorly attended on the first three nights. everyone was amazed at how well it MORANGUP RD: Boral Quarries has in the new supermarket. The proponents Thanks to the bar and the last night, we made turned out. The woman looked more requested to have its extended trucking wished to configure the interior of the building a profit and are now able to make a donation beautiful than ever before (the husband, hours extended for another six months. in the liquor sales area which would mean to these worthy people. meanwhile, couldn’t sit down for a week!) Boral has a contract to cart hard rock down blocking the view in and out of some windows. Also, our thanks to Graham Boston, our One day, the woman was just so to Henderson where it is then shipped to the It needed a resolution of Council to allow this director, for the great workmanship and overcome with emotion at her husband’s Gorgon Gas Project. Boral had an initial six- to happen. Some people think that all street energy given to the play to make it such a sacrifice, she said, “Darling, you don’t month period where they could run trucks frontage windows of commercial businesses success. know how much I appreciate what you along Morangup Rd until 9.30pm Monday to should be see through. However office type Last but not least, the Theatre Group would have done for me. There is no way I could Saturday (excluding public holidays). Council businesses like Real Estate agents don’t want like to extend a huge BON VOYAGE to Jess ever repay you.” had a simple choice between extending the this. It is to be noted that all the windows at the Shilcock, who has completed her studies To which he replied, “My love, think hours as requested or forcing Boral to run Shire offices are covered on the inside. The fact and is leaving Toodyay and travelling to the nothing of it. I get thanks enough more trucks per hour between 6am and 5pm. that there are windows breaking the otherwise ‘Mother Country’ on holidays (working) for whenever I see your mother kiss you on Councillors believed that the extended hours blank wall is the main point. The requested the next few years. the cheek.” was the lesser of the two evils. change was approved.

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Six months after the devastating Toodyay bushfi res, the community is on the road to recovery. Here, we share stories and information about the extraordinary work of volunteers and groups who have worked to help people in Toodyay rebuild their lives.

Winners of the brushcutter donated by Toodyay Traders for one of many community events. This event, Moose’s Mongrel Run, was held in May and raised funds for Bruce and Claire McGowan and their family.

The outreach teams visited 25 properties Red Cross Provides over the weekend and additional teams assisted people in a drop-in centre set up in a Friendly Shoulder town. Toodyay residents interested in chatting Six Months On to a Red Cross personal support volunteer or accessing information designed to assist RED Cross volunteers reconnected with people following an emergency should call Toodyay residents over a weekend in June, 9225 8865. visiting homes to check how people are faring six months after the fi res. The pre-scheduled visits followed on from community outreach undertaken in January Discount and came in response to feedback received from community members indicating that Supplies Sought some residents are having a tough time getting back on their feet. for Toodyay Red Cross personal support volunteer Dianne Buckles said the volunteer teams were made to feel very welcome during the Recovery Bushfi re support offi cer Bill Maunder, visits. SUPPLIERS of everything from “The relationship we have established with bricks and mortar to bathroom substantial, with the organisation distributing the Toodyay community is one of mutual taps are being urged to come Salvos Commitment $1,165,259 in payments since the fi re. This respect,” Dianne said. “Toodyay is a fabulous forward with discounted rates for includes emergency payments, staff funding, community which is working well together the residents of Toodyay affected to Supporting white goods assistance and emergency relief to support each other.” by last December’s devastating as well as distribution of funds according to a Dianne spent two-and-a-half weeks fire. The suppliers will be placed Toodyay recovery matrix. The matrix awards funding working on and off in the community on a register and provided to those on a points system around individuals’ needs, immediately following the fi res and said the residents who have been forced THE Salvation Army have announced a plan ranging from total destruction to one point recent visit provided a good opportunity to to rebuild their homes and their to stay in Toodyay for an indefi nite period. awarded for fencing. catch up with residents. lives. Warren Palmer, spokesperson for The The Salvos are keen to point out that there “It was good to reconnect and give people Acting Chief Executive Officer, Salvation Army, says that the Salvos are will be support available for people in need an opportunity to re-tell their stories,” she Simon Fraser, said that although committed to supporting Toodyay. on an ongoing basis. said. “People were really open and honest the Shire realises Western “We will stay until we are no longer “When we are no longer required in about how they have been going over the Australian businesses are still required,” said Mr Palmer. Toodyay, our Northam offi ce and Lieutenant past couple of months. recovering from the economic “We believe that personal representation in Gareth MacDonald will still be available to “Some residents were able to provide us downturn, expressions of interest Toodyay is important for the community. This provide further assistance,” Mr Palmer said. with lots of positive stories and it was good from those able to help will be shows that help is accessible, reliable and “There is also further assistance available to hear that a lot of people are moving back gratefully received. consistent. We will now continue to provide for people who do not qualify for second into homes, and there were others who were “Though some of the fire long term fi nancial assistance to the Toodyay round matrix payments. $20,000 has still fi nding things a bit diffi cult,’ she said. affected residents were fully community.” been set aside to cover relief payments for Dianne said volunteers noticed recurring insured, some were not and Bushfi re support offi cer Bill Maunder, an essential household necessities like food and themes of frustration and the feeling that others were under-insured. A experienced former builder, works three days utilities bills.” outside support for the community had small discount from any business a week to support the Toodyay community Over $400,000 will be distributed in dropped off over the months. within the building trade would from the Salvation Army’s temporary offi ce, payments to fi re survivors within the next “For us, the visits provided a good be appreciated, not just by the at the back of LJ Hooker. month through the second round of matrix opportunity to offer encouragement and a families affected, but by the entire The Salvation Army’s commitment has been payments. friendly shoulder to download on,” she said. Toodyay community,” Mr Fraser “Most times we just listen. We’re not there said. to give immediate outcomes. We give the The fire which ripped through residents the opportunity to discuss their Toodyay on 29 th December Recovery through Reaffi rmation situation with us and we found people did last year destroyed 38 homes, that honestly because we’re not service with 38 families now forced to providers. rebuild whilst living in temporary CAMERAS will be clicking and vows but the time and venue have yet to be “We provide support and identify areas accommodation. will be exchanged on a momentous day decided but will be communicated where people need further assistance,” she “The Shire of Toodyay has been in September in Toodyay. A group of through the Recovery Meetings when said. “If we did identify a problem, we asked overwhelmed by the financial and Red Hat Ladies from the Ferndale area fi nalised. the person if they would like us to put in in-kind support we have received and a teacher from the Carine area have Anyone wishing to take part needs the query with the relevant organisation or from the Western Australian started to pull together a special day to ring through their details to Melanie department to get further support. community. However, the path for the fi re survivors who lost precious or John on 9574 4664 or send to P.O. “I felt that people were comfortable around to recovery is a long one, and our photographs and wedding memories in Box 1355, Toodyay. the Red Cross volunteers and willing to share community is definitely in need of the bushfi re. It should be a lovely day and a their stories and the challenges they face,” supplier support,” Mr Fraser said. Two local celebrants are also going to we look forward to making this she said. “When we left, people would often If you would like your business be performing a marriage reaffi rmation an opportunity to make some new give us a big hug and heartfelt thanks for to form part of a discounted ceremony for those who would like to memories. reconnecting with them.” supplier register for Toodyay’s renew their vows. Any townsfolk who would like Red Cross’s personal support service fire-affected residents, visit Fundraising began on Sunday so that to take part in the reaffirmation is designed to help people navigate their www.toodyay.wa.gov.au, or hair, makeup, photos and frames can be ceremony are more than welcome - a recovery by providing practical and telephone the Shire of Toodyay’s provided for the survivors. The date for small fee will apply to help to cover emotional support to people who have Communication Officer, Tammy the event is Sunday, 12th of September the costs involved. been affected by an emergency, as well as Wayne-Elliot on 9574 2258. by linking them up with information and referrals to recovery services. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 13. ...six months on

Marney then sang and performed as Further Assistance several hilarious characters; Damo (Aussie Backpacker) Karen Barnes (Border Security Available to Offi cer) Annabelle (Cottesloe Bride) and Raylene Dreggs ( mother of Bali Prisioner). Toodyay Residents With rapid costume changes on stage these unique characters had their own special BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has appeal. announced a further round of funding will Following interval Rosa; the Russian be made available to Toodyay residents Beautician kept the crowd enthralled. affected by the December bushfi res. We heard of the celebrties that she has The bank’s philanthropic arm, Community “fashioned” over the years: Princess Mary Enterprise Foundation, is working in of Denmark! Brendan Favola! Heather Mills partnership with the Toodyay Community and more recently ‘Julia’ to name a few. Bank Branch and the Salvation Army to The concert went from 8pm til 10.00. assist people in the region affected by the Raffl e tickets were sold prior to the show bushfi re. and during interval and drawn by Yuri Richard Dymond, Chair of Toodyay and Longschlongadonsky; Rosa’s famous Districts Community Financial Services, pianist.. Patrons enjoyed tea, coffee and said the Toodyay Community Bank Branch luscious cakes and biscuits whilst the draw was committed to ensuring the money raised took place. A list of the magnifi cent collection went towards regenerating the community of donations is attached. and assisting locals into the future. Two very special people came to our Nat and Laura from the “We have seen other bushfire affected aid to make this show on Saturday such UWA Psychology Department communities deal with the immediate impact an outstanding success. Vicky Haggarty president of the Toodyay Theatre Group of the fi re, but not consider the longer term “Anyone who experienced the Toodyay consequences,” Mr Dymond said. “This did an excellent job with the lighting and the fabulous Peter Jackson was Fire Experiences bushfi re and was interested in sharing their round of funding will target residents who experiences was invited to participate,” Ms lost everything in the fi res and help them invaluable mastering the complexities of the sound system. Could Help Others Gardiner said. “Information was gathered begin rebuilding their lives. The Toodyay through one-on-one interviews which community has been inspired by, and is The Toodyay Football Club was brilliant on the bar and Margaret from Bendigo Bank PEOPLE who were affected by the allowed people to talk freely. grateful to, the many thousands of people Toodyay bushfi re have had an opportunity “The interviews were completely who graciously donated to our Bushfire and Stephanie from the Visitors Centre did an excellent job with ticketing. to help others be better prepared for anonymous, confi dential and voluntary appeal to support us in our time of need.” bushfi res by sharing their experiences. and people had the opportunity to withdraw Since the appeal was launched almost A big thank you to all involved. All proceeds to go to the Toodyay Bushfi re The aim of the project between FESA and from the study at any time.” $1.1 million has been distributed to the the Psychology Department University of Although the UWA team has now departed community, with the Community Enterprise Recovery Program.” Western Australia was to learn from the fi re from Toodyay, FESA is still interested Foundation recently providing a further and help others to be better prepared. in hearing from anyone about their $400,000 to the cause. Photo: L - R Mary Guthrie (organizer) Charlie Wroth ( Recovery Team co- FESA Manager Community Engagement, experiences. Contact FESA Community The Salvation Army, Spokesperson, Warren Vivienne Gardiner, said the information Engagement Manager Vivienne Gardiner Palmer, said The Salvos supported the local ordinator) and Marney McQueen (star of the Show) gathered will assist in developing future on 9323 9880 or vivienne.gardiner@fesa. Community Bank branch’s suggestion that bushfi re education. wa.gov.au. this round of funding should target residents who lost their homes in the devastating IGA Avon Village attendance. He was there to present a 60 bushfi res. year Jewell to Jim Rose for his dedication “After community consultation, we are Community Chest and contribution to Freemasonry. It confi dent distributing the funds in this way was decided then to invite the members is the most appropriate course of action,” Mr from Wanneroo Lodge and their ladies Palmer said. BUSH FIRE SERVICE DONATIONS to attend as it was felt that their most In addition to these grants, three smaller Toodyay Bush Fire Brigades are the generous donation deserved full and allocations will go towards providing recipients of $5,000 in funding from the IGA proper recognition. following forms of assistance: Avon Village Community Chest, a donation Hurried arrangements were made and • Essential household necessities; made possible through the generosity of IGA the lodge notice, which was circulated • Emergency relief, including financial Distributors in conjunction with Coca Cola to members of Toodyay Lodge and assistance to cover utility and grocery Amatil Australia Pty Ltd. other lodges, was changed to include an costs; This donation will add significantly to invitation to everyone to bring their ladies • Whitegoods. the Toodyay Brigade’s fundraising effort to with them to the meeting where not only “These additional funds will provide cash purchase a personnel carrier, to be used to would the ladies from Wanneroo be able assistance to those who need it most, but transport fi re-fi ghters during shift changes to present the quilts themselves but it will also support the future needs of the at major incidents and other logistical would be an opportunity for all the ladies community,” Mr Palmer said. “The Salvation operations. The personnel carrier will replace Masons Assist who make an enormous contribution to Army and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank are a number of private vehicles currently used Freemasonry through their support for committed to providing long term support to for this purpose. Bush Fire Survivors their husbands to be acknowledged. the community.” Local IGA Store owner, Dean Carter, said, It is an often held belief, wrongly, People wanting to donate can log onto “This is a great way of repaying the fi re Appeal as it happens, that Freemasonry is for Bendigo Bank’s website www.bendigo bank. fi ghters of Toodyay who worked so hard men only, where really nothing could com.au/public/foundation or call into any in defending homes and businesses – and THIS story is really in three parts and be further from the truth. Freemasonry Bendigo Bank branch. Donations of $2 or countless lives – during the December 2009 is about families and the community, more are tax-deductible. commences in early May bushfi re. I am proud to be involved with this The secretary of Toodyay Masonic without these it has little meaning. venture”. Lodge, Jim Rose, received a phone With visitors from as far away as Chief Bush Fire Control Offi cer, Murray call and invitation from the master of Wanneroo and Armadale, the evening McBride, gave praise to the IGA Avon Wanneroo Lodge in North Perth for commenced, following a very short Valley Community Chest’s donation. “This some members from Toodyay to attend a meeting the lodge room was opened up donation will place us close to the mark with morning tea and receive a presentation. for all the visitors to enter. our fund-raising. It’s extremely generous of Two members and their wives from The MW Grand Master presented Jim them, and I wish to thank them sincerely, on Toodyay were able to attend where Rose with his award; standing alongside behalf of the Toodyay Brigades,” Murray they were welcomed by the master and Jim was his wife Enid. The Grand Master said. “We will hopefully have this unit members of Wanneroo Lodge and their again acknowledged the contribution that available for the coming fi re season.” wives. On display was a lovely collection Enid had made to Jim’s Masonic career Donations to the Toodyay Bush Fire of handmade quilt bedspreads and and that of all Masons’ wives made to Brigades can be sent to the Toodyay Central cushions, all of which had been lovingly freemasonry. Brigade, PO Box 698, Toodyay 6566. made by Coral Clarke, Margaret and Bea, Following that presentation Cr Charlie All donations will be gratefully received. ladies from Wanneroo Lodge. Wroth was introduced to the ladies from A Night With Donations over $2 are tax deductible, and They explained that they were, as were Wanneroo Lodge and gratefully accepted will be receipted. many others, moved by the tragedy of the their donation on behalf of the Appeal Marney McQueen bush fire in Toodyay and they wished to Committee. GIFTS AND PAYMENTS make a contribution. So, with support Those present were invited to look at the from the members of Wanneroo Lodge, quilts and expressed their appreciation A COMEDY show held to raise funds for the Toodyay received $2,092,897.37 in they set to and made these quilted spreads at the dedication of the contributors, Toodyay Bushfi re Appeal has been wildly disaster relief and donations made up of and cushions. The morning tea was and there were some interested and successful, with $6307 raised for the fi re contributions from arranged so that they could present these knowledgeable ladies present. survivors. Shire of Toodyay $252,056.17 items to members from Toodyay Lodge The evening finished with everyone Marnie’s aunt, Mary Guthrie, reported the Lord Mayors Fund $290,300.00 with a request that they be handed over adjourning to the supper room partaking following. Salvation Army $723,543.20 on their behalf, something which we were of supper and socialising. “A truly wonderful night was had by all. Bendigo Bank $826,998.00 more than happy to do for them. The last part of the story will end on Freezing temperatures did not seem to deter plus an uncounted (as of July 2) substantial The next meeting of the Toodyay or about 3rd July when Geoff Ludeman, the crowd of 175 from enjoying this fabulous donation from the Lions’ Club. Lodge was about two weeks away; it was Master of Toodyay Lodge, will hand over night of song and comedy. Donations have been allocated toemergen- going to be a special event for Toodyay a cheque on behalf of MW Grand Master Marney started the night by announcing cy relief directly to bushfi re survivors in lodge as the Most Worshipful Grand for donations raised by freemason’s that she had been waiting as long to do two matrix payments, plus allocations such Master of Freemasonry WA, MW Bro lodges as donations to the Bush Fire a show in Toodyay as Toodyay had been as white goods assistance, horse and pony T F (Frank) Hayes, was going to be in Appeal. waiting for a swimming pool! club, revegetation and distress relief. Page 14. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010

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Karen Jacomelli from members of our community we could not grow from strength to strength. throughout Australia and New Zealand (see Kids Marathon www.kidsmarathon.org). This was an event NEW recruits mean increased services Workload statistics for April: Total jobs 23 staged by the WAMC in conjunction with now extend to Morangup 2010 Perth Marathon. The students competed With the growing population in the Toodyay 19 Morangup 4 Miss Mance, Mr Marston Total kms 2456 Toodyay D.H.S. with approximately 150 other children. The Morangup area it became apparent that Toodyay boys and girls did themselves and we needed to address the time factor in Workload statistics for May Total jobs 43 OVER the past nine weeks, local year 4 the school proud, putting in a great effort, responding to an emergency call out. It some of them fi nishing in the fi rst ten. could take 30 to 45 minutes to get to the Toodyay 36 Bolgart 2 students have been running a marathon at Morangup 5 school. Thank you to the parents who entered and scene from the initial phone call as the drove their children down to compete. crew were dispatched from Toodyay. Total kms 4458 Each day the students would run either one We have held a few Senior First Aid or two kilometres. The programme was to Thank you to the students for the effort A public meeting was held at Morangup they have put into this health and fi tness in July 2008 with a very good attendance classes lately. In May there were 11 complete a marathon in small segments. students at the Flexible One Day course Twelve students ran the fi nal 2.2 kilometres programme this term. Hopefully, the fun of over 40 residents. The meeting was and fi tness they have experienced with the addressed by Ambulance Country with Allison and Jenny. Pam had 14 at the Kids Marathon at Burswood foreshore participants, mainly from the Karate Club on Sunday morning the 20th June. This is part marathon will see students continue with Regional Manager Dirk Sunley, Sub healthy exercise habits. Centre Chairman Michael Morgan and and then another course, held over 3 days of the Kids Marathon Series which is staged volunteer trainer Pam Tennant. for P&C parents. Jenny and Valerie will The end result was 16 new volunteers be doing a One Day Flexible Learning who did a Senior First Aid Course and Course on Sunday 11th July. became first responders in the area. A Professional Development Day was Over the next 18 months they undertook held at Toodyay on Saturday 19th June for over 100 hours of training (in their own First Aid trainers to qualify for teaching time) and are now qualified volunteer for the next 12 months. Does that mean ambulance officers and have already done we are all certified ? many callouts and hospital transfers. The Just a reminder that our AGM will be response time for an emergency call out held at the Sub Centre 6.30pm on Tuesday now is around 10 to 15 minutes. 13th July. All welcome. The Toodyay and Districts Sub Centre And last but not least Sandy is ready to have relocated an ambulance to the area start collecting donations for the infamous and it is being housed in the fire shed monster Xmas raffle so drop off your at Morangup. The next major project is donations to Toodyay Hair Studio next to to erect a purpose built garage for the the Police Station. ambulance and crew. Although the initial recruiting WATCH THIS SPACE FOR BIG NEWS programme has been a great success, FROM BOLGART NEXT ISSUE we are always on the lookout for new volunteers as numbers on the ground vary Photo: Back row from left: Fiona Hilton, with holidays/illness etc, so if you think Brad Hilton, Lyn Gray, Dave Eccles, Sue you would like to become involved in Maddrell, Helen Moore, Theo Lawrence, your local ambulance service please call Brian Allen the office on 9574 2390 or Pam Tennant “Over a century ago, Bahá’u’lláh taught that there is but one God, that there is on 0429 185 867. Front row from left: Rex Gray, Kim only one human race, and that all the world’s religions represent stages in the Congratulations and big thanks to the Maddrell, Steve Gamble, Sue Lawrence revelati on of God’s will and purpose for humanity. He announced the arrival Morangup vollies from us all at St John Missing from picture: Wendy Gilbert, Ambulance. Hank Van Oyen, Flo Daniele, Len Earl, of the ti me, foretold in all of the world’s scriptures, when humanity would at If not for the volunteer commitment Lorraine Perich last witness the uniti ng of all peoples into a peaceful and integrated society.” He revealed a World Order, presently functi oning as the Baha’i Administrati ve Order, which will be the framework for the unifi cati on of mankind leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. A supreme body, The Universal Local Business on Board House of Justi ce, elected by representati ves of the Baha’is of the world oversees and guides the functi oning of this Order from the Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, Israel. for a Festival of Prizes! In the words of the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith: “A world federal system, ruling the whole earth and exercising unchallengeable authority over its unimaginably A LOCAL business has joined forces kitchen gift package from Avon Valley vast resources, blending and embodying the ideals of both the East and with the Shire of Toodyay to offer a Jewellery, Gifts and Homewares, and a the West, liberated from the curse of war and its miseries, and bent on the host of prizes at this year’s Festival Toodyay Smoking Swagman creation of Food. from Earth Sculptures. exploitati on of all the available sources of energy on the surface of the planet, Major sponsor, Avalon Homestead Acting Chief Executive Officer a system in which Force is made the servant of Justi ce, whose life is sustained and Guesthouse, joined the Festival Simon Fraser said the Shire of Toodyay by its universal recogniti on of one God and by its allegiance to one common planning team to discuss the is really delighted to have the local ‘Toodyay’s Top Chef’ competition businesses on board for this year’s Revelati on -- such is the goal towards which humanity, impelled by the unifying and has also donated an overnight Festival of Food. forces of life, is moving.” stay for two including dinner and “Events such as these play continental breakfast for one lucky an important role in economic festival-goer. development for the town, and offering The Seat of the Owner, Delveen Wakefield, said the further opportunities for promotion is business has always enjoyed a roaring a fantastic way for the Shire to assist Universal trade during the festival weekend, local businesses highlight their goods and wanted to give back during this and services to visitors during the Avon House of year’s event. Descent weekend,” Mr Fraser said. “It is great for Toodyay to host Other sponsors include Bendigo Justi ce on so many visitors during the Avon Bank, Toodyay Emporium and Full Descent weekend, and the Festival Circle Gym and Fitness. Mount Carmel of Food definitely adds something Toodyay’s Festival of Food will be special to the event,” Mrs Wakefield held on Saturday 7th August from 10am in Haifa said. to 4pm from the banks of the Avon Other prizes on the day include River. For all the details, visit www. dinner for two to the value of $100 toodyay.wa.gov.au or telephone the at Toodyay’s Top of the Terrace, a Toodyay Visitor Centre on 9574 2435. For informati on, email: [email protected] or call 08 9330 6999 Page 16. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Autumn Club when and where they meet Autumn Leaf WE had a most enjoyable outing to Perth Zoo in June even though we nearly left one of our members behind but we found her in time. AAFC 708 SQUADRON SIMPLY MUSIC Coming activities for the month of July Australian Air Force Cadets 12 ½ to 17 year olds, male and Piano lessons for all ages. CWA Hall Friday afternnon and are: on the 7th we have invited the Northam female. Building J1, Northam Army Camp Grt Eastern Hwy. Saturday morning. Contact Jan 0416 054 942. Seniors to our club and on the 14th we have Friday 6:30pm to 9:30pm, during school term. 708squ@ invited the Wanneroo Seniors Club, both cadetnet.gov.au SOCIAL TENNIS rd th Tuesday 8.30am Ladies and senior men times we will meet at 10am. On the 23 /24 AFRICAN DRUMMING July we have our street stall outside IGA Thursdays (adults) 6 - 7.30pm at The Factory Baptist Church TOODYAY 4WD CLUB store with good prizes to be had so come All instruments provided. Enquiries: Heather on 9574 5463. Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. along. Then on the 28th we are off to Bindoon Please contact Dave Isbill 9574 4035 for location and time. Seniors Club for a day of carpet bowls and ARTS TOODYAY INC other games. As you can see, we have a busy Meets fi rst Tuesday of the month, 7pm at The Old Police TOODYAY BALLET SCHOOL Classes in Classical, Jazz and Tap held at 507 Julimar Rd, new month. Station in Duke St Sth. For all interested in arts/crafts, PLEASE NOTE our AGM will be on the workshops. Enquiries to Wendy on 9574 4172 studio. Ages from 4yrs to Adults, girls and boys. 9574 4459. st Saturdays 9am - 2.30pm (except school holidays) 21 July starting at 1pm (this meeting is one AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION week early). For breastfeeding information and the company of other TOODYAY BUSHWALKERS I would like to apologise to Doreen Higbee, mums. 2nd Tuesday of month, Parent Information Centre, Visiting local reserves renowned for their biodiversity. Kathy Chitty and to Mick Dodemaide for not Gordon Street Northam 10am-noon. 4th Tuesday of month Wednesday mornings, 7am (Time may vary). mentioning their birthdays; we hope they had Toodyay Playgroup 10am - noon. Contact Louise for more Contact Sally on 9574 4184 or Sarah on 9574 2118 for details. a very happy day. This month we have Laurie details on 9574 0229 Beech (13th) and Pat Old (19th); we hope you TOODYAY/CLACKLINE KARATE CLUB AUTUMN CLUB Wednesday 3.30-4pm, under 8, 4-5pm under 11, 5-6pm under each have a very happy birthday. Every Wednesday, 1pm to 4pm. Toodyay Sports Pavilion 14, 6-7.30pm seniors. Friday 3.30-4pm Peewees, 4-5pm Remember, if you are looking for a Contact Glenyce Bosnjak 9574 4587 juniors, 5-6pm intermediate, 6-7pm seniors at the Youth Hall friend and you are over 50, come along on a Wednesday afternoon just contact our AVON VALLEY ADULT RIDING CLUB TOODYAY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL P & C Secretary on 9574 4587. Meets 4th Saturday of each month (Feb - Nov) at Toodyay Every 3rd Wednesday (except school holidays) Race Course. Contact: Sandra 9574 4429 School Library, 7pm AVON VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SOC. TOODYAY DISTRICTS HORSE & PONY CLUB 3rd Friday of each month at Dept of Water, 4th Sunday of every month (Feb - Nov), Toodyay Race 254 Fitzgerald Street Northam, noon. Course. Contact Tanzi 0427 859 493 AVON VALLEY VINTAGE VEHICLE ASSOCIATION TOODYAY FRIENDS OF THE RIVER 3rd Thursday every month , 8pm at the old engineers quarters 3rd Sunday of each month Duidgee Park (near Newcastle , next to Northam Railway Museum, Fitzgerald Street , Bridge) at 8am October to April and 9am May to September. Northam . ph 96221192 . Enquiries 9574 2578 AVON WOODTURNERS GROUP TOODYAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monthly meeting 4th Sunday 9am to 10pm, Workshops 2nd 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm Donegan’s Cottage and 4th Sunday 9am - Wool Pavilion, Toodyay Sports Ground. TOODYAY / JULIMAR JEWELS BEJOORDING VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am, Wendouree Tearooms. Meet at Bejoording Fire Shed, 3rd Saturday 5pm Ph Shirl 9574 5077 Certifi ed BINGO TOODYAY KINDERGYM Personal Trainer Every Wednesday, eyes down 7.30pm Community Centre Kindergym Fridays (except school holidays), Toodyay Sports Pavilion. Contact: Debra Andrijich 9574 2676 Specialising in home fi tness CENTRAL VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 4th Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Toodyay Fire and TOODYAY LIONS CLUB * Cardio Emergency Services Centre. Training 2nd Thursday of each 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month Hotel Freemasons * Strength Training month. TOODYAY MASONIC LODGE * Weight Loss CHILD HEALTH IMMUNISATION CLINIC 3rd Friday each month (except Jan) * General Fitness The next immunisation clinic: Call for details. Please call Sheree Masonic Hall, Fiennes St, 7.30pm on 9574 4577 to book an appointment. TOODYAY MINIATURE RAILWAY (Inc) Emma Grey ph:9574 2149 COONDLE NUNILE VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE 1st and 3rd Sunday commencing Easter Sunday. Enquiries BRIGADE 9574 4462 Meets 2nd Saturday of month from October to April, June and August, 5pm at Coondle Fire Shed. TOODYAY MONTESSORI LOSE WEIGHT - FEEL GREAT Monday and Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am with COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (CWA) Enquiries phone Sally on 9574 4184 or Jodie on 9574 5569. General meeting - 4th Thursday of each month, 1.30pm, HERBALIFE C.W.A. Hall. New Members very welcome. TOODYAY MUSIC CLUB INC 2nd Friday of the Month from 7pm Calorie controlled weight management CUBS, JOEYS & SCOUTS (only during school term) CWA Hall. Contact Teddy or Spencer 9574 4492. programme Youth Hall, Showgrounds, Cubs & Joeys 4.00pm - 5.30pm Scouts, Thursday 6pm - 8.00pm Ph: 9574 2363 TOODYAY NATURALISTS’ CLUB For personalised programme ring 3rd Saturday each month, at CWA Hall 7pm. Enquiries to Edith Welburn on 1800 818 289 DRAMA CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE President on 9574 2560 or Secretrary on 6364 3609. Visitors Monday 4-5.30pm, Call Anne on 9574 2458. email [email protected] and new members will be made very welcome. Or order your products at EARTH SOLUTIONS - AVON VALLEY TOODYAY NEIGHBOURHOOD/RURAL WATCH [email protected] Third Tuesday of each month, 6pm at the PB Kirby Centre, 2nd Tuesday each month commencing 6pm Toodyay Police cnr Gordon and Wellington Sts, Northam. New members Station (General Meeting bi-monthly - Feb, April, June, Aug, welcome. Contact Caroline Barr on 9622 8043 or Belle Moore Oct, Dec) Enquiries 9574 2212 on 9622 5203 for additional information. Graham Boston TOODYAY OLIVE GROWERS FITNESS AND FUN FOR THE OVER 55’s Contact Francis Moran for meeting dates 9574 5786. Northam Jewellery and Repairs Wednesday 9am, Sports Pavillion. TOODYAY PLAYGROUP IDA’S HIDEAWAY Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am, Playgroup Hall, 102 Fitzgerald Street Northam Every Saturday, 1pm to 4pm at Butterly House. Community Centre, Brenda Hutchinson 9574 4489 Contact Ida Edwards on 9574 2858 (Opp Red Rooster) JULIMAR VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE TOODYAY RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS Phone: 9622 8037 Meets 1st Saturday of month, 6pm at Julimar Fire Station ASSOCIATION (INC.) General Meetings 3rd Tuesday each month @ the CWA Hall, Mob: 0438 919 932 followed by BYO BBQ. Training Sunday following meeting, 7pm. Committee meetings fortnightly on Tuesday evening. 10am, Julimar Fire Station. Contact Roger Bray (Chairperson) 9574 4562. MOERLINA Robyn Sinclair Every Tuesday and Thursday Toodyay Sports Pavilion TOODYAY RED CROSS 2nd Monday of month, Anglican Hall, 1.30pm Member of Australian Therapies Association 2514 MORANGUP PLAYGROUP Morangup Community Hall, Lot 3 Wallaby Way, Morangup. TOODYAY SPINNERS Every Wednesday 9.30 to 11.30am (excluding public and school Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday from 9am Parkers Cottage. holidays). Emma Whately 9572 9376, Julie Slater 9572 9914 or President: CArol Worrell 0407 429 047; Secretary: Phil Chere Rothwell 9572 9298 Harmer 9574 2015

MURDER MYSTERY CLUB TOODYAY SUB -BRANCH RSL Bowen Therapy • Massage • Refl exology Meets Third Friday of the month, Toodyay Library, 10am - 1st Saturday of March, May, July, September and November 12.30. Ph Liz 9574 5967 or Dot 0407 656 853 at 2pm at the Bowling Club. AGM second Saturday in Northam Natural Health Studio PO Box 128 February at the Bowling Club. Contact Lou 9574 4310 9 Wellington Street Northam Toodyay WA 6566 RAG BAGS QUILTING GROUP Tel: (08) 9622 5312 Tel: (08) 9574 2580 1st, 3rd Wednesday, 10am CWA Hall TOODYAY SWIMMING POOL ACTION COMM. 12.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Freemasons ST STEPHEN’S MOTHERS’ UNION/GUILD Hotel. 3rd Tuesday of month, Anglican Hall, 2pm from March to November TOODYAY VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE 1st Monday of each month Fire Station, 8pm SHIRE OF TOODYAY COUNCIL MEETING 3rd Thursday of each month Council Chambers 7pm UNITING CHURCH 10am, St Stephen’s Church, Toodyay SILVER CHAIN AUXILIARY Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10am at Toodyay YOGA Telecentre. Friday 9am Friday CWA Hall. 9574 4184 THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 17. public notices

or support after the birth of your child. For AVAS NEWS Thank You a registration form and more details, please Rural Community Legal Service provides: 2010 Northam Art Prize contact Amanda on 9622 9593. Parents of * A solicitor by appt. Tue & Wed Avon Valley Arts invites you to view the Ben Day-Archer and his family would like very young babies may also benefit from * 1st Legal Consultation $15 Northam Art Prize exhibition on display in to thank the people of Toodyay for their coming along too. the Old Post Office and Orana Galleries, kindness, generosity and support in making The first week of August is World * Tenancy Advocate Mon, Tues & Wed in the Northam Arts Centre. Enjoy this it possible for him to attend the National Breastfeeding Week, so we will be doing * FREE advice on rental confl icts vibrant body of works, showcasing so Baseball Championship held in Queensland something to mark that in Northam. The * Information & referral centre available to much talent through many mediums, for June 2010. global theme this year commemorates the the month of July. Wheatbelt community by friendly, Special thank you to Lions Association, “baby friendly hospital initiative” - or the approachable staff SHAPE is Back! Bendigo Bank, Anglicare “Opshop”, L J 10 steps that every maternity hospital is School Holiday Programme SHAPE is on Hooker, Country Realty, Stephen from the encouraged to follow when dealing with 123 Fitzgerald Street Northam in July. Activities held in the Old Girls’ Butcher, Leah Broderick, Heather Peddie, mothers and babies. PO Box 601Northam 6401 School with sessions twice daily 10am- Peg Geary, Meg Mills, Bob and Iris, Toodyay The Australian Breastfeeding Association T: 9622 5200 12noon and 1pm-3pm. Fees are still $5 Herald, Margaret and Jeff Gladman, Tom is Australia’s leading authority on F: 9622 5700 per session. Starting on Monday 12th July th and Carlos from the Fruit and Vegie Shop , breastfeeding. We use up-to-date research E: [email protected] through to Friday 16 July. Enjoy arts and Country Cavaliers played well finishing in findings and practical experiences to crafts with Anne and her team. Book on the highest country place to date, Adelaide educate the community on the importance 9622 2245. was the winning state. of breastfeeding. We support parents to make Writers Group Ben’s playing highlight for the tournament informed decisions on issues surrounding The Avon Valley Writers Group (an affiliate was hitting a grand slam getting four runners feeding and parenting. We have a 7-day of the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers home on one hit. National Breastfeeding Helpline, which can Centre) meets every Thursday night be called on 1800 686 2 686, and counsellors TOODYAY (during school term) 7-9pm, at the Old CONNOR, Kieran. Dear Kieran, thank you are available for local counselling. All are Girl’s School next to AVAS. Contact 9622 for agreeing to paintball in ‘skins’ and for welcome to attend our meetings. If you EMU 3225 for more information. allowing me to shoot you until you cried like would like to know anymore, please come Culture Vulture a girl. It made my day. along to a meeting, or call Louisa on 9574 AVAS has the following shows on offer: Love, Mummy xxx 0229 or Amanda on 9622 9593 ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Rock the Ballet’, ‘Swan FARM Lake on Ice’, ‘La Boheme’ (Northam) and Walk amongst the ‘West Side Story’. Birthdays CAOGS/Books Toodyay Miniature “Free Range Emus” Browse through our selection of second in natural bushland hand books and pick up a bargain! Call Roslyn Rowles Margaret Sutton in and see Anne for the Community Arts Stacey Mills Cassie Mills Railway • Guided Tours • Barbecues Group (next to AVAS), all are welcome, Matthew Fleay Joseph Fleay Jenny Willgoss Graham Mills June Eastwood • Emu Products Shop drop in for an hour or stay all day! Held in • Covered Eating Area • Toilets the Old Girl’s School every Friday 10-4pm. Elizabeth Andrijich Anthony Andrijich Lesley Sloper Bill Myers THE June long weekend was a very busy time • Ice-cream & Cool Drinks MORNING TEA AND QUIZ Rose Myers Doreen Watson when we carried 554 passengers. Our two Coach & School Groups by Siobhan Orgles Hannah Morrison You’re invited to a Senior Citizens steamers, Shandy and the beautiful, big, red Appointment Morning Tea and Quiz on Friday 16th Janaya Marie Bowden Jack Hide Smoky started out well but, as the day wore July, 2010 from 9.30am to 12noon, at the Chelsea Phelps Melinda Marston on, there was less and less steam and more and OPEN DAILY 10AM - 4PM St John the Baptist Church Hall, Stirling Doris Martin Ray Martin more frustration. The old coal the boys were Hosts: Kip & Charmian Venn Terrace, Toodyay. Melinda Pogson Lauren Smart using was found to contain quite an amount of Tickets are $5 per person, includes Laurie Beech Norm Smith rock and this fused to a mass which clogged the PHONE 9574 1415 delicious morning tea, door prize and fun! grate. However the trusty diesels were able to Call Gina on 9584 0136 take over so no one missed out on a ride. Please invite your friends – All welcome! Anniversaries First job next week was a trip to Collie and a Hosted by Layne Gulbransen, raising nice new batch of coal obtained. Smoky was YES - YOU DO HAVE THE money to attend the 2013 Scout Jamboree Margaret & Keith Gill not present for the next run day but Stan was CHOICE OF SETTLEMENT AGENT in Maryborough, Queensland. Max & Mildred Heath all eager to try the new coal only to experience WHEN BUYING Adrian & Lyn Bolton a different problem which caused a premature OR SELLING REAL ESTATE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED retirement. However it appears the coal will burn well. WE are looking for new volunteer knitters th for the Southern Lakes Group knitted Australian Smoky will be running for the 4 July run breast group project. If you know of day but, in his capacity as President of the Avon anyone that might like to knit a few Breastfeeding Valley Vintage Car Club, Stan will be away on a or many, please contact Del Smith, car club event. However one steamer at a time Breastfeeding Counsellor, Southern Lakes Association is easier for the diesels to work in with. Group WA, on 9414 5368 or email delma@ We have become accustomed over the years starwon.com.au. to vandalism and when President Graham THE Northam group of the Australian rode the track he was horrified to see his new http://www.starwon.com.au/~delma/index. Breastfeeding Association has had a varied htm addition, Shorn the black sheep appeared to meeting programme during the month of have his head totally disfigured. However June, with more to come in July. Picnics in ST JOHN AMBULANCE AGM. on close inspection he found something new Phone: 9574 4320 Fax: 9574 5014 the Park at Bernard Park between formal – harmless vandals with a sense of humour. Will be held in at the sub centre 6.30pm meetings have been embraced by local P.O. Box 827 TOODYAY 6566 on Tuesday 13th July. Nomination forms The reason Shorn’s head appeared disfigured members, though the chilly wind of today from a distance was because his head was available from the office by calling 9574 does mean we will be looking at other 2390. All welcome. totally swathed in a pretty, lacy, black and pink An Independent Real Estate options for winter! brassiere. So girls, if you are missing same it We had a discussion meeting in Toodyay may be retrieved on application to the desk on Settlement Agent MOONDYNE COMMITTEE AGM on 22nd June, about sleep. Our meeting time th run day. We dare you! Tuesday 13 July 2010 at 7pm, Toodyay overlapped that of the new mums group, so I Library. All welcome to attend. hope they enjoyed being able to contribute to our topic. We shared lots of tips - including TOODYAY NATURALISTS’ CLUB going to bed when baby goes to bed, giving Wheatbelt Clinical AGM your baby a “dream feed” when you go to 3pm, Saturday 17th July at the CWA Hall. bed so you get some undisturbed rest and Psychology Launch of new Club history book, followed understanding that different babies do have by afternoon tea. different sleep patterns. Our next Toodyay All welcome. Psychological health problems and meeting will be a morning one. I have disorders Contact Lee on 9574 2560 or Wayne on planned it as a “Chat-n-play” in Duidgee 6364 3609 for details. Park, but if it is wet weather (fingers Work, career problems, business issues crossed!) we will move to a cafe. This will be and change of directi on on 27th July, between 10am and noon. After Workers’ compensati on In Memoriam this, we will be going back to our regular Legal reports monthly slot in the afternoons at Toodyay Birthday Remembrance Playgroup. EDDY David (Bant) 10/6/60-19/12/05 We will be having a discussion meeting in 94 Sti rling Terrace, Toodyay Well my darling it would have been your Northam on 13th July, covering “the first 6 th Bindoon Medical Centre 50 birthday this year. I only wish you weeks”. If you are pregnant or have just had Great Northern Highway, Bindoon were here to celebrate it. You will never a baby, you may be interested into coming be forgotten, not be me or your friends or along to this, and preparing yourself for family. the change in life. This meeting will be at I will love you forever and you will the Bridgeley Community Centre, between TOODYAY HOSPITAL 1895 Richard Taylor always be in my thoughts and my heart. 10am and noon. Meetings are free, and all Toodyay Chiropractic Centre With all my love, are welcome to attend. 7 Henry Street West Your wife, Evelyn. Member of the We are holding a “Breastfeeding Education (Behind Old Newcastle Hospital) Class” for expectant couples on the 17th July Insti tute of Clinical Psychologists Offi ce Hours: Remembered Always in Northam. These classes are great value Registered Clinical Psychologist Mattsson Frank 31.8.46 – 15.7.09 for money, as you get afternoon tea, a year’s Mon: 4pm - 6pm Taken so suddenly 12 months ago. The subscription to the Australian Breastfeeding Tue: 2pm - 6pm Medicare provider cherished memories will always stay in Association, a take-home bag of goodies, our hearts forever. We are so proud to have and invaluable tips to help you respond Fri: 4pm - 6pm known you. We love you. to individual situations. Because you get Sat: 8.30am - 11am 0427 447 190 Your loving wife Kate, children and to meet us before the birth, it is easier to (business hours) grandchildren. contact us if you need any more information Telephone: 9574 2493 Page 18. THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 out on several levels of the terraced back sweet, accompanied by their ukuleles and Toodyay Olive Toodyay yard with paths and steps creeping up to Pete’s guitar. four levels. It was only recently that Roma A stand-out item of the night was Allan on Growers Neighbourhood installed a reticulation system for her garden guitar singing with Eileen in ‘Sunny Side of as previously she hand watered. This garden Life’, backed by Leila’s double bass. The Margaret McKeown Watch is able to produce crops nearly all year round combination blended so well and that song ‘Neighbours Looking after for her own purposes and she produces an just bounced along, lifting your spirits. DURING our long summer it was hard to Neighbours’ abundance of beautiful flowers throughout This is not to say that the local performers imagine it getting as cold and frosty as it has the year. have been letting the grass grow under been recently. On entering her garden, people could hear their feet. Jeanette has been working hard Olive trees like a cool to cold winter. Even Desraé Clarke the wafting of beautiful music drawing them developing the delicate guitar style that though olive trees are evergreen trees they in. On following the music up the drive, suits her voice so well, giving new life to still need a cool winter to rest so they can DataDot much to everyone’s surprise, it was actually old favourites like ‘Leave Him in the Long prepare for their main shooting, flowering WHAT is DataDot? being played by classical guitarist, Naomi Yard’. and fruiting in spring. Short cold snaps down DatDot is a home and business protection Millet. As people signed in and helped Spencer has been going from strength to to -10 degrees are not over-detrimental to and identification system that uses themselves to a cup of tea and a delight of strength. Surgery on his hand? Why should olive trees. It is a different story for the olive DataDots to protect your household various cakes and scones, some sat just to that stop him? He turns up a couple of weeks fruit. belongings from theft. listen and others wandered and listened. later with a new tenor (four-string) guitar and In Toodyay the harvests are generally What are DataDots? Bob Bouveng from the Northam Nursery a whole new world has opened up. ‘From a finished by mid June so frosts are not a DataDots are tiny microscopic discs that visited and attended to our numerous Jack to a King’, with Teddy’s backing on the problem. contain unique information that is linked questions on problem plants, pests and sprays ukulele, then ‘Bed of Roses’ with Joe’s guitar Olive groves in Tasmania were caught to your property and you. As small as a which was very informative. Then Roma backing were both very effective. out this year. The olive harvest in Tasmania grain of sand, DataDots are recognised as gave a brief history on her garden, soils and The Missing Chords and Keys are also looked like being a bumper crop but, when being one of the most effective ways of planting that she has found to get the best great favourites at the club. Their pleasure frost hit the state in early June, most of the preventing theft, and play a crucial role in over the years from her garden. in performing is infectious, and an important harvest was destroyed. Even down south in the recovery and return of stolen goods. A glorious day was produced and many a part of what the club is about – everyone WA some crops to be harvested in mid-June How does DataDot work? person lingered up hill and down dale to look loving music and having a chance to be part were frost affected. One grove at Mt. Barker Hundreds, or even thousands, of DataDots at the many species of plants that Roma has of it. And guess what, the more you practise lost 12 tonnes of olives to frost three days are sprayed or brushed onto various acquired over the years. The front garden and perform, the better you get! This month before harvest. It is hard to extract oil from locations on your valuable items. also terraced with little paths leading you to their selection included a romping version of frost damaged fruit and the oil usually has an The unique code on each DataDot is a lovely quiet park bench amongst the roses. ‘I’m a Big Bad Bush-Bush-Ranger’ – always off flavour. As we learned after the Toodyay then stored on a secure national database, A delightful day was had by all. something new! fire, the new proverb is, “Don’t count your which can be accessed by your police if Our next visit is to Boshack and a little An early reminder, there will be a theme olives until they are picked.” your property is stolen. different from the normal garden visits we night in August, where we hope everyone Meanwhile, now that the harvest is The DataDots are practically invisible to attend but should be a great day out. Look will be able to come up with at least one completed in Toodyay and the new oil is the naked eye, but can be detected by a UV out for the brochures around town for this of those ‘Songs You Love to Hate’ – the being bottled, the focus is now on pruning. light and magnifying device. coming event. ones that stay on your brain for weeks on An olive grower’s work is never done! It’s virtually impossible to locate and Visitors are always welcome to join us. end! They won’t be the same for everyone, remove all the DataDots, making it Any queries then please call Gale on 9574 but most people have experienced them extremely difficult for thieves to sell your 4740 or Margaret on 9574 5885. sometime. Let’s inflict them on somebody Lions’ Lines property without fear of being caught. else for a change! I’ve already claimed Warning stickers are placed at strategic ‘Day Trip to Bangor’, a song that drives me 2011 promises to be a busy year for the Lions points around the home or business Toodyay Swimming bananas! Club of Toodyay. premises to alert ‘would be’ thieves of the Meanwhile, why not come along to the July Added to the traditional events of the Lions use of the DataDot identification system. Pool Action club night – you’re sure of a warm welcome Auction and the Avon Descent will be the CRIMESTOPPERS AUSTRALIA and the and lots of musical fun. second running of the Shopping Trolley Push police have acknowledged the effectiveness Committee Next Meeting: 7pm Friday 9th July. and the Postie Bike Run. of DataDot technology in theft prevention. Any style of singing or instrumental The Shopping Trolley Push will take place For further information on how the DataDot th WE are extremely pleased that the Shire performance is welcome, so long as it is on Sunday 15 May, 2011 and this time will technology can keep your household ‘acoustic’. Come to our monthly meeting start in Northam and finish in Duidgee Park. Recreation Committee recommended to belongings safe and secure, call 1300 300 Council that the Shire set as priorities as performer or listener - second Friday of This will be followed, a month later, by the 829 or visit www.datadotdna.com. each month at the CWA Hall. For further Toodyay Bendigo Postie Bike Run. the upgrade of the existing facilities at CRIMESTOPPERS 1800 333 000 the show grounds and development of an information contact Teddy or Spencer on This involves 20 Postie Bikes travelling Toodyay Police 9574 2212 9574 4492. from Toodyay to Broome as a fundraiser aquatic facility at Lot 1 Drummond Street, for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the next to Toodyay District High School. The Toodyay Lions Club. The event has already Toodyay Gardening council passed this recommendation at the Toodyay Spinners attracted a huge amount of interest and riding Morangup council meeting in June. Many thanks to Crs Firns, Nouwland, Prater, Hogg places are already at a premium. Each rider Club Phil Harmer has to raise $5000 which covers their trip and and Lloyd for reflecting what we consider the wider community view. Not only is Secretary they get to keep their Postie Bikes at the end Gale Anderson of the trip. The Postie Bikes leave Toodyay it commonsense that the aquatic facility th Secretary be located next to the school but, also on THERE was a spin-in at Augusta to which on Friday 17 June and arrive in Broome on some of our members went, having a great Saturday 25th June 2011. ground that the Shire already owns, instead rd THIS month’s garden visit was a great of trying to navigate our way through the day and receiving a lot of prizes. Saturday 3 July saw Lions changeover On 23rd June, we had the pleasure of Mr where the new officers for the year are success with 40 people in attendance at land acquisition nightmare that would of Roma Heath’s wonderful, terraced garden. been before us in North Toodyay. Simon Fraser’s company for morning tea sworn in and the officers for the past year are and even got him to try his hand at spinning. thanked for their hard work. The changeover This was a garden that had everything from Now the political lobbying is over, as a lovely shady trees including fruit trees and committee, we need to invigorate ourselves Thank you very much for spending some of also saw the presentation of a cheque from your valuable time with our spinning group. The Toodyay Community Bank for $20,000, a Quondong tree, flowering shrubs, lovely and get on with more fundraising to ensure roses, flowering Chrysanthemums, bulbs we have the facility we want. With no Share Table: Skein dyed bump in alpaca in a massive start for the Postie Bike event. The red and yellow by Val; sleeveless waist coats event should raise in excess of $120,000. and vegetable and herb gardens spread swimming pool on the agenda, we have been struggling but hope this will change. What x 2 in greenish and greyish brown knitted we need are new committee members to by Audrey in merino/silk; short sleeve, assist us. If you can’t be on the committee, round neck, hand spun by Glynne in merino, please let us know if you can help us in any crocheted by Carry in dusky pink; beanies x other way such as helping with raffles or 2, white and pink in merino (pink sprinkle TOODYAY SANDS other fundraising events. dyed); skein, alpaca, hand dyed – injection Please either phone Carole on 9574 2186 and dip dyed – by Val; skein, alpaca, brown House, Shed & Tank pads Site levelling & Cleaning Rock walls or Bethan on 9574 5882 if you can help. by Jan (new member); scarves, purple Driveways Firebreaks Septic systems Bitumen works Our next meeting is on Monday 12th July at grafted in the middle in tops by Lois; knitted 12.30pm at the Freemasons Hotel. unicorn in purple and white by Glynne; scarf, Horse Arenas Post Holes While we plan for some larger fundraising machine knitted in mohair by Margaret events, we will continue with smaller Mastalerz; sample, carded in different Suppliers of Sand, Gravel, Moss & Gravel Rock fundraising such as raffles. materials (ribbon, feathers, yarn, merino, Backhoe, Bobcat, Excavator & Truck hire Many thanks to the footy club for allowing etc) by Val, dip-dyed by Jan with Val’s help; us to run raffles at their matches where we fleece dyed with blue and purple with grey can raise a few hundred dollars each time. wool crystals and also red and orange by Free Quotes Servicing Every little bit helps. Margaret Mastalerz, merino carded; coat hangers in feathers (commercial) by Angie. Metro & Country Areas We meet every Wednesday between 9am Phone Peter & Ev Wacura Simon Wacura Toodyay Music Club and approx 12noon at Parkers Cottage at the showgrounds. We also meet on the second (08) 9574 2444 (08) 9574 5255 Jenny Edgecombe Saturday of the month, same place and times. 042 9983 245 Email: [email protected] 041 2014 712 For more information, contact President, I AM writing this to a most appropriate Carol Worrell on 0407 429 047 or Secretary, accompaniment of Joe practising chords to Phil Harmer on 9574 2015. a new song for the next Music Club evening. PE & SM FERGUSON Our June meeting proved that finding new material for ‘theme’ nights has not affected members’ zeal for trying something Toodyay Hair Studio BULLDOZING CONTRACTOR different during all the months in between. Owner Operator We enjoyed a wonderful mix of old and new Monday to Friday items. Jan and Leila formed a new combination 9am to 5pm to start us off with a lovely version of * Dam Construction ‘Edelweiss’ backed by guitar and double Saturday bass, followed by one of Leila’s catchy * Fence Lines accordion medleys. 9am to noon * Contour Banks Everyone looks forward to the four part Phone Patrick harmonies of the Kalamunda contingent Phone 9574 2505 * Ripping – Peter, Moira, Eileen and Maurice. This 9574 4402 month ‘A Kind of Hush’ was particularly 120A Stirling Terrace Toodyay THE TOODYAY HERALD July 2010 Page 19. Review. Many thanks to the Shire for supplying lasting cake but, if not completely eaten on a complete hard copy of the documentation, the day of making, it can be sliced and spread which made our task somewhat easier. with butter or margarine. It is also a very nice At our June general meeting, we discussed dessert when accompanied with custard and Heritage Award nominations, the Municipal topped with either cream or icecream. Inventory process (again), subdivision I make mine in a shallow, square non-stick developments, foundation stones, new signs, cake tin with a piece of baking paper cut to road names, Syred’s Cottage smokehouse roof, the size of the base which allows the cake to wells and plaques. th be tipped out of the cake tin onto the cooling Next event: Sunday, 25 July – Dinner at the rack very easily. My favourite shape of a cake Toodyay Tavern, 6.30pm. Beth will give her tin is the square one; it is so much easier, than usual lecture on the long history of the pub. using a round tin, to cut even slices. Please RSVP to Beth before 21st July to secure your seat. Places are limited. NB1 Peel, core and thinly slice the Granny Our next general meeting will be Wednesday, st Smith apple prior to starting. Also 21 July 2010, 7pm at Donegan’s Cottage. For mix the cinnamon and castor sugar information about any matter to do with the together in readiness. Toodyay Historical Society, or how we may NB2 I suggest to check this cake with assist you or your group, please contact our a skewer at, approximately, 40 Secretary Beth Frayne - 9574 5971, President minutes of cooking time as each Len Leeder - 9574 4343, or Vice President oven is different. I have found, on Robyn Taylor - 9574 2578. most occasions, my little tea cake Our headquarters are at Donegan’s Cottage, has cooked through everywhere but which is open to the public every Thursday the very centre and that’s where you from 1pm to 3pm. You will find us on must check with a skewer and give a Toodyay Street in the Toodyay Showgrounds. little more time as necessary. Membership is $10. (Postal address: PO Box 32, Toodyay WA 6566) Ingredients: members of the Beverley Historical Society Photo: Ken Betjeman addressing THS The Toodyay with morning tea at Donegan’s Cottage. members on the original site of the first 60gm margarine (or butter) President Len Leeder then gave a tour of the church in York, now the Lesser Hall of Trinity ⅔ cup sugar Historical Society Newcastle Gaol before letting them loose Church. Photo: Beth Frayne, 2010. 1 egg on the main street clutching our self-guided ¾ cup milk Beth Frayne Stirling Terrace walk pamphlet. 1½ cups self-raising flour Secretary An excursion on 27th June to the Blandstown Pinch of salt Village Heritage Precinct at the southern end Topping: MANY thanks to Toodyay’s very generous of York attracted a goodly group of members. 1 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple residents and visitors who made our May wood Ken Betjeman, owner of Wansbrough House 1 tablespoon castor sugar raffle such a successful event for the Society. (ca1859) situated in the Precinct, gave us a 1 tablespoon cinnamon The lucky winner was local lady Anne Pope. very informative two-hour walking tour of the On 30th May, members and friends joined village, touching on the joys and difficulties Method: the Friars for our afternoon event at the former of heritage precinct conservation processes Cream the margarine (or butter) with the Sisters of Mercy Convent, Stirling Terrace. in York. Ken and his wife Robin very kindly sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and Member, Brian Shepherd, gave a highly opened up their home and extensive grounds beat well into the creamed mixture. Add half informative talk about the role of the Sisters for our visit and picnic lunch on a lovely the milk and half the sifted flour, (containing of Mercy supported by an excellent display sunny day. the pinch of salt), and mix thoroughly then brought up from Perth for the day. Our archivist Robyn Taylor and Beth Frayne had an Recipe Corner add the remainder of the milk and sifted flour. Jenny Edgecombe contributed a display interesting chat with Sean Winter, the ‘man Gently pour the mixture into the prepared in charge’ of the UWA archaeological dig cake tin and lay the thinly sliced pieces of and talk about the Sisters in Toodyay, while th th Desraé Clarke Friar Gabriel shared his knowledge about the (18 -27 June) investigating Toodyay Convict apple to completely cover the top of the cake Depot remains around the Shire Office and Old Franciscans, and Toodyay’s Franciscan Friary Apple Tea Cake mixture. Sprinkle the combined cinnamon of the Immaculate. A tour of the buildings was Police Stables areas. Over the week, members and castor sugar over the apple. followed by afternoon tea. We all agreed there made the effort to tour the various sites and talk Cook in a moderate oven for 45 to 50 minutes just wasn’t enough time and a follow-up visit to the friendly archaeologists and students. THIS little tea cake is quite an old recipe depending on the particular cooker; test the will be planned for next year. The Society made a very detailed submission but delicious and inexpensive – always a cake with a skewer at 40 minutes to check On the June public holiday, we entertained on the draft revised Municipal Inventory good fore-runner to cooking! It is not a long- its degree of cooking.

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