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New CEO has a positive focus NEWLY appointed interim CEO Simon Fraser has resolved to focus on positive results for the Toodyay community during his appointment. Mr Fraser was unanimously elected by Council last week from a pool of five highly regarded candidates. Shire President, Chris Firns, said that Council has full confidence in Mr Fraser. “Council was particularly impressed with Mr Fraser’s demonstrated ability to foster The refurbished Connors Mill strong relationships between council, the Photograph: Wayne Weaver community and other agencies,” he said. “Mr Fraser has a proven track record as an exceptionally competent Chief Executive Officer.” Grant Scobie and his son and grandson and many others Newcastle Gaol Mr Fraser, who was formerly the Chief Assistant Editor who worked on the building; and the Shire Executive Officer of the Shire of Gingin and Councillors for supporting the project. The Newcastle Gaol was built by convict the Shire of Jerramungup, believes that the THREE Toodyay historic landmarks were Brian Klopper, the architect, gave a short labour between 1862 and 1865 due to the key to a strong community is focusing on reopened on 24th March in front of a small history of Mechanics’ Institutes which legendary Moondyne Jo being able to escape positive outcomes and strategic direction. but interested crowd of local residents, Shire were educational establishments formed from the lockup of the time. “In local government, we sometimes get Councillors, Shire Staff and volunteers. to provide adult education, particularly in In 1907 Newcastle Gaol was discontinued hamstrung by minor details and tend to Graham Merrick, Shire CEO, acted as Master technical subjects, to working men so, in fact, as a public gaol. A new lockup across the ‘major in minor issues’,” he said. of Ceremonies throughout the afternoon. they were libraries. The Toodyay Library road was designated the new gaol. “By creating positive partnerships between has, therefore, come full circle. Following its closure as a gaol, the building Council, community and the administration, Toodyay Library He described the original building as was rented as a dwelling. In 1924 it was it is easier to put into perspective what is being uninteresting architecturally but transferred to the Trustees of the Public really important.” The proceedings began at the Toodyay very important historically. While wanting Education Endowment. It was occupied Mr Fraser has been appointed on a casual Library with Mr Merrick saying that he to utilise the same materials and building during the 1930s by the Dorrizzi family, with basis for an interim period of up to twelve was very proud of the library extension and techniques in extending the building, he three of the cells being used as bedrooms for months whilst Council reviews the position renovation describing the process as ‘his found that it was more cost-effective to use the Dorrizzi boys. When the Dorrizzis left description in preparation for the recruitment baby’. He had given a brief to the architect, modern practice. He suggested that, were he around 1940, the building fell into disrepair and appointment of a new Chief Executive Brian Klopper, to double the capacity of the to put to the original builders that he could through non-use. Officer. building and was very pleased with the way build in materials much better than the ones The Gaol was reopened as a museum in it had been done in a sympathetic and energy they were using in 1874 in a shorter time 1962 and, in 2004, the decision was made efficient way. but wanted to do it the way they had, they’d to revamp the building and, especially, tend The Toodyay Library began its life as a think he was stupid. to the rising damp problem. Mechanics’ Institute in 1874. It was just Penny O’Connor from the Heritage Council The seed money for the refurbishment came one room at first with the two side rooms of WA explained that all three buildings to from Lotterywest. Ray Bennett explained added at a later date. After the Mechanics’ be opened that day were on the Heritage that Lotterwest was proud to support the Institute closed down, it became a meeting Register. She explained that heritage places museum and thanked all the volunteers room for the Toodyay Roads Board, a town were important because they were a link to and acknowledged the challenging times hall, theatre and then the Shire Offices. It the past and congratulated Toodyay for its Toodyay had experienced recently. reopened as a library in 1959. ongoing commitment to looking after the Graham Merrick explained that Toodyay’s Mr Merrick paid tribute to many for the history of the town. commitment to heritage was huge, saying work done: the library staff for continuing Finally, it was over to the Hon. Grant that the Shire was the only one in WA to have to work throughout the building process; Woodhams, Speaker of the House, to a full-time museums’ curator. He said that the cabinet maker, Matthew Hamill did his say a few words and open the building. he’d been to the Richmond Gaol in Tasmania Meet the Manager apprenticeship in Toodyay and mentioned He acknowledged the CEO and Shire which received over 70,000 visitors per that his parents were still residents of Councillors for their commitment to annum and that the Newcastle Gaol left it Did you know that the Herald is now open three Toodyay; Sean Byron, the electrician and the project and praised the community for dead in all respects. days a week? Meet Grant Scobie, Assistant electrical designer who put in time and involvement in the outcome which would All the work done on the Gaol was done Editor and Advertising Manager. Grant is effort over and above what was expected aid community education for now and into locally. Mr Merrick thanked again the Shire available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and paid for; Peter Johnson, the Shire builder the future. staff, led by Peter Johnson...(cont’d page 3) each week to take your advertising queries, payments and lodge contributions to the Herald. Page 2. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 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 The Toodyay Herald Shire President’s Shire President’s The Toodyay Herald is a community paper and as such welcomes contributions of letters, articles and photographs from all members of the community. Contributions Report Update on computer disk are appreciated. There is no charge for articles which appear in the paper. Chris Firns Chris Firns Shire President Shire President SUBSCRIPTIONS ANOTHER eventful month, March, saw the A lot has happened since I presented my Subscriptions are available at $2.00 per issue (postage and packaging) by writing to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566, enclosing a cheque for the number of issues required. report from Energy Safety challenged by a March report to Council, Mr Merrick has private investigator that has been given a lot departed from our midst and at his final MEMBERSHIP of media coverage. The result of this challenge Council meeting the following decisions is yet to be known. I have made repeated calls were taken. Membership of The Toodyay Herald is available to residents of the Shire of Toodyay for a review of the methodology and findings Council has undertaken its annual budget at $10 per member per year (July - June). Send your name, phone number, residential of the Energy Safety report itself. There is review and, despite a recommendation address and postal address with your membership fee to P.O. Box 100, Toodyay 6566 little comfort or security for the people of from the audit committee, unfortunately or leave it at 92 Stirling Terrace. Toodyay (or anyone else that lives in an area we are left with a deficit of approximately at risk of bush fires) when there is no apparent $300,000. The reallocation of $250,000 Readers who reside outside the Shire of Toodyay are not eligible for membership but for $10 per year are invited to become a ‘Friend of the Herald’. cause to be found to such a devastating from reticulation at Duidgee Park and event. How can the risk of future disasters be $350,000 from the footbridge renovation Members receive $15 free advertising per annum. minimised when the responsible agencies are were necessary to acquit the Royalties unwilling to commit the resources needed to for Regions funding within the required COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES pinpoint the cause? Without a precise cause, timeframe. Council was advised that the is there a case for proper compensation? other projects cannot be commenced President: Karen Jacomelli 0429 896 860 It is expected that the ‘Hardly Normal’ relief because of insufficient preparation. The Vice President: Grant Scobie operations at the showgrounds will be wound reallocation does not mean that those Secretary: Christine Frank GENERAL ENQUIRIES up at the end of the month. The Op Shop staff, projects will not be undertaken, as we Treasurer: Wayne Clarke Members: The Editor committee and volunteers have undertaken have the capacity to borrow matching Jim Bavin, Samantha Connor, PO Box 100, Toodyay a Herculean task since the fires. Initially amounts by the corresponding reduction Paul Sutton, Natalie Prowse, Phone: (08) 9574 2106 receiving donations at the shop, then with the in future borrowings that were allocated Michael Cox, Desraé Clarke email: [email protected] CWA at the CWA hall, then the showgrounds for the depot relocation. To fund the Editor: Samantha Connor - they have organised, coordinated and library cost blowout we are borrowing Asst Editor: Grant Scobie laboured way beyond the call of duty to $270,000, the advice is that this will not provide and manage the massive amount of affect our ability to borrow the money for DISTRIBUTION clothing, furniture, whitegoods, electrical the other projects. The good news is that The Toodyay Herald has a distribution of 2,800copies. 1,800 copies are distributed as goods, tools, machinery and personal items we will have Christmas lights this year, a ‘Householder’ to the residents of Toodyay, Morangup and Bolgart. Copies are also donated for the survivors. at last! available at the roadhouses and businesses in Toodyay, the Northam and York Tourist Bureaux, the Clackline General Store, the Bakers Hill Newsagency and the Gidgegannup Much help has also been given by what is Council approved a Modified Newsagency. Online at www.toodyayherald.com.au now the Toodyay Men’s Shed. The conditions Development Plan (MDP) for Lot 61 in the sheds during January and February Goomalling Toodyay Rd. The MDP The Toodyay Herald is printed by would have had construction workers walking follows the approval of a Local Structure off if this was a worksite anywhere else: 450 Plan (LSP) and subdivision for a portion RURALPRESS C outside; working under a steel roof, with of the lot that will yield 270 1000m2 lots. no fans; no proper refrigeration facilities; no Previously the applicants had estimated refrigerated drinking water; little or no rest that the total lot yield for the proposal THANK YOU breaks; uncatered and working 12 – 14 hours would be 998 lots ranging from R30 and more per day. Truly we have so much and (300m2) to R10 (1000m2). The MDP Thank you to the volunteers who helped with this edition of the Toodyay so many people to be thankful for and to in allows for the same range of densities but Herald: Toodyay. Thank you! the estimate for the lot yield is significantly Although we have some relief to the worst less, however the actual number of lots Les Hyde, Grant Scobie, the fabulous Jonathon Prater, Jim Bavin, Speedy of the summer heat, we still hope for some will not be known until a subdivision plan Cox, Samantha Connor, Karen Jacomelli, Wayne Clarke, Beth Ruthven, (gentle) water from the sky to settle the ashes is approved. The densities approved will Peter Ruthven, Shirley Banks, Guido Verschoor, Wayne Weaver. and bring some green back to the burnt and see the town of Toodyay quadruple when scorched earth of our friends and neighbours the developments are complete. who are still toiling in the bleak surroundings It is no secret that I have been firmly ADVERTISING of the aftermath. opposed to this type of development for RATES purposes and the number of issues in The prohibited burning season was extended Toodyay since before I was elected to which you would like your advertisement by two weeks due to the prolonged extreme Council, in my opinion this development $2.95 (inc. GST) per column cm (NB to be included. Accounts are issued every weather but it is expected that restricted (together with ‘Foggathorpe Estate’) Column width is 61.5mm) month with payment required within 30 burning will be permitted (by permit only) is inconsistent with the Local Planning days. Payment may be made by post, EFT within the next week, for broad acre farms Strategy, the Plan for the Future and Full Page: Mono - $472; Colour - $523.50. transfer or at the Herald offices. and crop preparation only. Local Planning Scheme 4. All of those Setup size: 260mm wide by 400mm deep. We continue to oppose amalgamation and documents repeatedly state that the prime Half Page:Mono - $236; Colour - $287.50. Trades and Services the erosion of local from local government. objectives of planning in Toodyay are to Setup size: 260mm wide by 195mm deep. Single advertisement in colour (including It seems that the future of the Royalties for preserve the rural character and amenity Quarter Page:Mono - $118; Col. - $169.50. initial artwork): $20. Regions scheme has become much less of Toodyay and to provide for physical Setup size: 127.5mm wide by 195mm deep. Setup size: 61.5mm x 60mm deep. certain. The state government have scaled and community infrastructure. Larger lot Page Nomination: $22.70 (inc. GST) Double advertisement in colour (including back the amount promised to country local sizes next to the river with parkland style Colour advertisements of a size not listed initial artwork): $40. governments, apparently due to lower than development could have achieved this. above incur a $51.50 surcharge with the Setup size: 127.5mm x 60mm deep expected resource income resulting from Nevertheless, as Shire President I accept exception of the Trades and Services the Global Financial Crisis. Toodyay is in the decision of Council and am committed section. A one-off setup fee (artwork fee) Classified Advertisements a better position than some other shires that to ensuring that the development will be will be charged for advertisements which $5 for 3 lines; $1.50 per subsequent 3 lines. have committed expenditure based on the of the highest standard achievable under are not print ready. Advertisers, please Payment must be submitted on placement. government’s promise of funds and found the approved plans. supply postal address for accounting that the funds are no longer available. Since the March Council meeting, Good news is the imminent opening of the Council have appointed Mr Simon Fraser new section of the library, due next week, and as Acting CEO. Council interviewed INDEMNITY AND WARRANTY the official launch of the Toodyay Men’s Shed. five highly qualified candidates for the Advertisers and/or advertising agencies upon and by lodging material with The Toodyay Herald for publication or There is no doubt that the Men’s Shed concept position and unanimously considered authorising or approving of the publication of any material, INDEMNIFY The Toodyay Herald Inc. against all claims, is a tremendous asset to any community. It is that Mr Fraser was the outstanding choice demands, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages, awards, judgements and any other liability whatsoever wholly or accepted that these locally operated (not for for Toodyay at this time. Elsewhere in partially arising directly or indirectly inconnection with the publication of the material, and without limiting the generality profit organisations) provide ongoing social this edition you will read that Mr Fraser of the foregoing, indemnify The Toodyay Herald inc in relation to defamation, libel, slander of title, infringement of and health (mental health and well being has extensive experience within local copyright, infringement of trade marks or names of publication titles, unfair competition, breach of trade practices or fair trading legislation, violation of rights of privacy or confidential information or licenses or royalty rights or other included) benefits for the entire community, government and more than 10 years as intellectual property rights AND WARRANT that the material complies with all relevant laws and regulations and that not just the men. As Shire President it will be a CEO. Mr Fraser has a big job in front its publication will not give rise to any claims against or liabilities to The Toodyay Herald Inc, and without limiting my pleasure to support and promote the Men’s of him, to oversee the 2010/11 budget the generality of the foregoing, that nothing therein is in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 or the Copyright Act Shed at every opportunity. preparations; manage ongoing projects, 1968 or the Fair Trading Act 1987 or the defamation, consumer protection and sale of goods legislation of the States and Over the coming months I look forward such as the depot relocation and skate park Territories or infringes the rights of any person. to presenting some positive changes to the construction; assist and advise Council The Toodyay Herald accepts no responsibility or liability in relation to any loss due to the failure of an advertisement Council’s operations that will reflect the reviewing rates, the Local Planning to appear according to instructions. The positioning or placing of an advertisement is at the discretion of the Editor. values and principles that I have promoted Scheme and the Plan for the Future; and throughout my election campaign and my assist with the process of developing and COPYRIGHT Where no charge is made for the preparation of advertising material, The Toodyay Herald will remain owner of copyright time on Council so far. The next 18 months implementing the process of appointing a in the advertising material. Such advertising material may be reproduced only with the consent of The Toodyay Herald are the opportunity that I have asked for to permanent CEO. Council has the utmost and upon payment of such fee as The Toodyay Herald may require. implement those changes and I trust that is confidence in Mr Fraser’s approach to the ©Original works are subject to copyright and shall not be reproduced without authority. what my presidency will be judged on. Acting CEO position. ANZAC DAY SUNDAY 25 April 2010 Deadline Next edition Dawn Service 6am sharp ANZAC Park War Memorial ANZAC Day March 10.30am Issue due out on Stirling Tce (Memorial Hall) to War Memorial Main Service 11am Tuesday April 27 Thursday May 6 ANZAC Park War Memorial THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 3.

Pauline of Kanvas Interior Art, Coxy and Fire Relief aboard Con Marcalino of Shutterworks in Perth Former CEO Graham Merrick and MLA Grant Woodhams outside the Toodyay Library with the Exclusive Print for Perth the Crystal Swan Business Networking for Toodyay (cont’d from page 1) ...and Sean Byron for who also built many other buildings in Volunteer Firefighters Event the lighting and electrical work. He also the area. The mill was originally a stone PERTH businessmen showed their support acknowledged, again, the efforts of the mill, with wheat being milled between the for Toodyay’s volunteer services last month, were interviewed three weeks after the fire. volunteers. movement of a top stone on a base. It was raising over $10,000 for the Toodyay The documentary can be viewed at www. Grant Woodhams was again asked to open the third steam mill in the district at the Volunteer Fire Brigades. storiestobetold/toodyay-bush-fire.html the building. He agreed with Graham Merrick time, although it quickly became the only Organiser Andrew ‘Coxy’ Cox, from Perth Coxy says that he is thrilled with the result about the comparison with Richmond Gaol viable mill. Connor’s Mill produced flour of Business Networking, said that he was of the . and said that we need to invest in our history, a high quality, even winning an award at the inspired by young fellow motorcyclists who “We hope our collective contributions will know it, be aware of it and tell people how Melbourne Exhibition in 1878. responded to the plight of Toodyay residents have a lasting and worthwhile effect on the good it is. He said the Newcastle Gaol was Upon his death, Connor’s estate sold the by arranging charity rides and donating funds safety of the firies and the communities they not just a tribute to those who had done mill to his former miller Charles Marris in to the fire relief appeal. protect,” he said. the recent work but also to those who had 1902. Marris converted the mill to a roller “I was inspired by the unselfish and decided not to knock it down many years mill, a new technology at the time. In 1917 spontaneous desire of riders from Perth earlier. Charles Lukin bought the mill, and began to Street Bikes to help out and chip in with operate it as a power station as well as a mill. moral and financial support for the Toodyay Connor’s Mill Its name changed to Toodyay Roller Flour support for the Toodyay residents,” said Connor’s Mill was built in 1870 for Mills. By 1921 it was owned by the Western Coxy. entrepreneurial convict expiree Daniel Australian Insurance Company Limited and “It was incredibly inspiring because they Connor. It was built by George Hasell, the Toodyay Electric Lighting Company did something instead of just sitting back and waiting for someone else do something.” Coxy spoke to Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, Murray McBride, who said that the volunteer brigades could have been helped in the recent fire by purchasing small equipment items and a personnel carrier to take fire AQUARIUS fighters to the fire front. The event, which was held on the 10th of May, was well attended by supporters, who were treated to a three hour cruise on board the Crystal Swan. Attendees were given the opportunity to bid for auction lots, One of the tanks donated by JoJos Tanks FREIGHT which included a canvas photo print by Con Marcalino of Shutterworks Photography. Perth businesses generously gave their time, services and support – Jojo Tanks donated three new water tanks to the Toodyay community and the event was also supported by the Crystal Swan, Good Mood Food and Arimia Wines, amongst many other generous sponsors. Motivational speaker Amanda Gore donated fifty CD’s to firefighters and bushfire survivors to help with the recovery process.and Gerald Ashcroft’s moving documentary about the bushfire was screened prior to the auction. The film, ‘Out of the Ashes’, features bushfire survivors who WATER SUPPLIES FOR * Tanks * Swimming pools * Stock Water carrier in the Shire of Toodyay & surrounding districts Entry is open only to All writing to be in short story format and the residents of the Shire of original work of the entrant. Toodyay. 15,500 litre capacity There are fi ve categories: A COMPLETED COVER SHEET MUST 1. Lower Primary - ACCOMPANY EACH ENTRY. Years 1, 2 & 3 2. Middle Primary - * Guidelines for writers and cover sheets are Contact Kevin Hogg Years 4 & 5 available from the Toodyay Herald, Toodyay 3. Upper Primary - District High School and the Toodyay Library Mobile 0427 742 043 Years 6 & 7 * There is a limit of one entry per person. 4. Lower Secondary – * The winners will be announced and Years 8,9 & 10 published in the December issue of the 5. Adults. Toodyay Herald The closing date for entries is Friday 15th October 2010 9574 2044 Page 4. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 letters

Caring People Railway Rd experience pea-soup fog, which much trouble. The heartfelt thank you’s and Now, three months later there are so does not lift until mid-morning. In autumn/ hugs made it all worthwhile for everyone many people I would like to thank who DEAR FELLOW TOODYAYERS winter the sun, as it is setting, is blinding involved. have helped in so many different ways. I would like to express my admiration and to road users heading west. We, as long People drove from all over the state to not Firstly a very big thank you to the local thankfulness that we have such caring and standing residents, are extremely aware of only drop off their donations but to stay with businesses and the many, many folk from helpful people living in our town. It was these conditions. us in the heat and help to sort and organise far and wide who were so generous with admirable to see the devotion and helpfulness Within this complex there is going to be the items in the centre. When we slowed donations of food, and DCP and our local displayed by the good folk who gave so freely provisional parking for thirty vehicles and down enough to manage it, we kept a register Lions Club for your financial support. of their time and energy to those in crisis. more as it expands to include other services. of donators and volunteers but the list is far To the wonderful Red Cross girls who not Faced with a mammoth task in co-ordinating Workers who are travelling along Railway short of the number of people who helped us. only worked out in the field but found time the flood of generosity from around Australia road are under pressure to arrive at work They know who they are and will probably to support us when the going got tough, someone had to ‘step into the breach’ and on time and to move heavy machinery out never forget the experience. They should all be it making sandwiches, cups of tea or a deal with all that stuff! to various jobs. The Shire did not carry out be reassured that we couldn’t have done any much needed hug. Thank you. Many thanks to John and Melanie any impact study on road usage. When we, of this without them. Local people arrived Chris, our Shire President, a very big Mitchinson who so ably volunteered to take as concerned residents, brought this forward with armloads of whatever we needed and thanks to you, your cheery greeting each on a difficult and demanding task and to stick to council, they were unperturbed by our took away lists of what we needed next – day and never ending support was truly at it for so long. concerns. They did, however, set up a traffic things changed on a daily basis. A group of appreciated. It is in times of crisis such as our community counter for approximately 3 weeks; I don’t bikers from Perth arrived with truckloads of To Peter, Kathy, Julia, Rosemary, Bobbie, faced after the devastating fire that we see know what they were trying to achieve! wonderful furniture, fistfuls of dollars and Deb, Gale and Vera, thank you for all your the best in people. I am proud and happy In conclusion, there is a danger and on my promises of help well into the future. The help and friendship. to live in such a resourceful, helpful and part a duty of care to bring this issue to the quiet reverence that fell over them when Cleaners extraordinaire – Tom, Pat, caring community. Well done to the many public’s attention. they stood together as a group in the deserted Julie and Janine, thanks most of all for the volunteers who turned up and made a Jack Cheetham. Survivor Centre early on a Sunday morning laughs. difference. Your efforts are truly appreciated. reduced me to tears – thankfully I managed And to all the very special people who Adrienne Currie Is There A Register? to be more controlled in the radio interviews helped prepare the food, it was an absolute where we had the chance to appeal for the pleasure working with you and being part THIS INCIDENT THAT I am referring to specific items that we needed. of the love, laughter and friendship shared is probably nothing new to those who use The support we have received from so generously with everyone. So a very, Liquor Store at IGA Toodyay Road on a regular basis. the Recovery Team has been incredible, very big thank you to – Arlene, Julia, A few Mondays ago, we were heading to from the army of strong men who arrived Tina, Jim, Stacy, Kay, Nyanda, Maxine, I JUST FOUND out today (Friday 19th Midland, when we came across a loaded to help us unload trucks on boiling days Sandra, Robyn, Helen, Maureen , Prim, March) that we are having a new IGA built truck (some 60 tonnes or so), which had and the provision of a sea container for Dianne A, Dianne E, Gabby, Lyn, Barbara, at the back of the Freemasons. Excellent, just entered from Fernie Road. We waited our overflowing collection of beds to the Frances, Margaret S, Debbie, Irene, some more diverse shopping; well done to patiently for the safe moment to overtake provision of vital information and contacts to Joan, Fiona, Cindy, Jess, Shani, Jeanette, those doing it. this vehicle, which we duly did. make our lives easier. No matter how busy Dixie, Margaret S, Barbara T, Vickie, However, I was rather shocked when I From that moment on, travelling along the they were the people at the pavilion were not Sally, Alison, Meredith, Ashlei, Michael, went to get some meat at the deli and was ‘mad mile’, until we reached Noble Falls, forgotten. Digby and those whose names I may have asked to fill in a form to give my support to we were hounded along from an extremely We are very proud to have been involved forgotten. the new IGA having a liquor sales / store in close distance (3 or 4 metres) at a speed of in the Survivor Centre and hope to continue And Royston, our tea man, who served it. I nearly signed the form thinking, well, no 110km/h in both the 110 and 100km/h zones. to support the wonderful people of this town every cup with the very essence of a true problems, but thankfully, my little grey cells This was a very frightening experience. who lost so much and taught us so much in Aussie mate – friendship, compassion and kicked in in time. Having since reported the incident (and the process. The word ‘victim’ was dropped a good story. We have three public houses in town, The received a response) and discussed the event from our vocabulary very quickly when we To those folk affected by the fire, you top pub (Tavern), The Victoria and The with a number of people, I am convinced that saw firsthand how brave and resilient the have enriched my life so much with the Freemasons and also the liquor store behind this is not an isolated case. survivors were. warmth of your friendship, and have been the present IGA store. I am also led to believe that a ‘register’ of Thank you to everyone who helped and to an absolute inspiration with the courage I’m not a prude nor have I anything about such incidents exists. Should that be so, I the survivors for doing just that. and strength you have shown throughout people drinking but I am not convinced of would be only too happy to put my name to Melanie Pree and John Mitchinson the past few months. the need for yet another outlet to purchase it. I still feel overwhelmed, not from the job alcohol in a small country town that already It also emphasises to me again, the need for Overwhelming support ahead but with gratitude for the experience. is well endowed with outlets. overtaking lanes to be placed in the Toodyay Thank you all. It has so many times been said that Toodyay Shire section of Toodyay Road. In case it is EARLY IN JANUARY I was asked if I And lastly, to my good and very special is a boring town with nothing to do for not obvious, there are at present, NONE!! would run the town hall kitchen, preparing man at home, thank you for just being you, the kids. Do we, therefore, really need yet food for volunteers and those affected by you make life so easy for me – (see you another outlet for the purchase of alcohol Francis Moran the fire. Having gone there just to ‘butter soon). and all it brings to society? bread’ I found this overwhelming to say Marlene (Andrijich) This isn’t a ‘Pick on IGA’; it is an A heartfelt thank you the least. observation on Society here. When are we going to say enough and assist in stopping the IT IS HARD to know where to start when violence, alcoholism, abuse, drink-driving it comes to recalling the incredible efforts • • and start taking responsibility for our own of hundreds of people over the last three   lives and those of our kids? months, keeping a dusty, jumbled, bulging I drive on the roads as do many people I at the seams pavilion open to help to rebuild •  •  know. I would rather not assist in the loss part of the lives of the incredible survivors of any one person I know whether they be of our bushfire. To say it was a pleasure to friend or foe via something that I can have a be able to help is a gross understatement. •  •  say in. With the demands of our youth, with From the initial support of the Shire all our society throws at them now, it is so personnel we approached, to the hundreds • • different to when most of us oldies grew up, of volunteers who sorted, lugged, organised,   then add to it the net. displayed, washed and folded every item Jobs are being created today, for tomorrow imaginable to re-stock a home, we were that our people haven’t even been trained for overwhelmed by the amount of trouble yet. Those stresses alone on top of a society people were prepared to go to to help others with already so many issues that are yet to - all of us with the unspoken words in the be solved in the here and now are enormous. back of our minds - “it could have been us”. Do we need to add more opportunities for The first three weeks of operation were a more drink drivers on the road, domestic rollercoaster of emotions as we heard stories violence, alcoholism due to depression, of bravery, desperation, fear and despair poverty, and so on? The buck stops here now, alongside uplifting tales of rescues, narrow in our society. escapes and lucky coincidences. In hindsight Think locally, then start to transpose it we should have written down the stories for globally. posterity but we feel they will be etched in Tony Lush our memories forever. During the extreme heat our volunteers New Works Depot worked through their tea breaks, drank copious amounts of water, sweated buckets WE HAVE LIVED in Toodyay for the past of it out again and went home filthy and 11 years. We own a 6.5 acre property on exhausted. There wasn’t one complaint and Railway Road which backs onto the Avon they turned up day after day –apologising River. The Shire of Toodyay (in its wisdom) emphatically if they had to miss a day for has decided to relocate the Shire Works any reason. We got to know each other, Depot to in front of several properties along laugh with each other and roll our eyes at  Railway Rd. This depot is going to be a huge each other when another truck arrived stuffed complex. with clothes and toys! Railway Road is approximately 3.5ks in The Survivor Centre, as we re-named it www.chrisdenton.com.au length. The road starts off being 50km/h after a month of operation, became a safe for the first 500 metres and then becomes haven for the people affected by the fire. 80km/h. The road is a no through road. We quickly found out what they needed and I am a truck driver of 40 years and we all looked out for items that particular  hold a multi combination license. I have people had lost. A teaspoon collection was had experience driving in many different recreated, a collection of wooden items conditions and on many different roads all was gathered from far and wide, clothing   over Australia. specific to people’s needs was stored and My concerns are with Toodyay’s diverse labelled for their perusal, special jewellery   weather conditions. At various times of pieces were put aside for survivors to start a the year, Railway Road becomes a very new heirloom collection with, baby clothes   dangerous road. In the winter the residents of and toys were gathered – nothing was too THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 5. would be reinvested back into Toodyay. Toodyay Everyone wins. A local community radio station offers a Community Radio mix of entertainment, information, news and letters training opportunities that you just won’t Steve Bannister find on commercial stations and also offers 0407 773 744 for any relocations. independence from government and commercial We will also be looking for volunteers for IN light of the recent bush fire in Toodyay, I interests. Toodyay would get to choose what a planting day/party so keep an eye out for wondered whether a local community radio Toodyay wanted. We would get the music we posters and details in the next Herald. station would have helped the residents of wanted to listen to and the information we need. Toodyay is known for its community spirit Toodyay better? And would it help in the future? As licences can be hard to get, if anyone is so please consider lending a hand or dollar With the poor reception from TV stations, interested in a local community radio station to keep our fantastic little fruit and vegetable Perth based radio stations and limited mobile for Toodyay, we will need as much support shop alive and thriving, ultimately we will be phone coverage, I thought a local community as possible. Please send me an email, with helping ourselves… radio station for Toodyay and the Avon Valley, your comments of support and any ideas, to Many thanks for your generous nature would be the perfect solution. [email protected] or give me a call Toodyay. I have recently moved to Toodyay after on 9574 5749 and please leave a message. Sharon Gardiner. visiting here many times previously. I find the area beautiful, friendly and rich in history. It Balance of power saddened me to hear of the bush fire, but it didn’t once put me off my decision to move here. WE HAVE ALL been asked to accept the What I have also noticed is that living here; I change within our local Council from the have poor TV reception, no radio and no mobile ‘old’ council to the ‘new’ Council brought phone service. Great for the nice quiet lifestyle about by the elections last October. that I sought and I can do without all of them – or I accept that there has been a change and can I? Unfortunately, we all need mobile phones Photo: Judy cutting the cake from her these days and, for me, radio is a must. exercise group ‘Stay on your Feet’ that the ‘balance of power’ has shifted from the old to the new; such is democracy. But I I can’t help but think that, if Toodyay had its own community radio station, local residents Goodbye, Toodyay have a question in regard to an aspect of that change. would have been better informed on the bush fire movements and path of destruction. Fire TO THE PEOPLE of Toodyay, When the ‘old’ Council set the budget for this current financial year, it was designed to fighters could have used the community radio Having sold my Physiotherapy practice in station to send information to residents and ‘Wearable’ Toodyay to Mr Dean Butler, a physiotherapist bring about a surplus of $30,000. That is, at the end of the financial year, out-goings were residents could have used the radio station to who lives in Toodyay, I would like to take communicate better with others. Art Exhibition this opportunity to thank you, the people of to be $30,000 less than the Shire’s income, hence a surplus budget. A local community radio station has many Toodyay, for the support you have given me more benefits as well. Advertising for local Moondyne 2010 over the past ten and a half years. It has been In the March Council meeting a review of the current budget had been under-taken, businesses can be expensive. A community a joy and a privilege to work with you and I radio station charges far less for adverts (or Margot Watkins am sad to be leaving. just six months after the election of the ‘new’ council and now the present budget has been sponsorship announcements) so can be of great I would like to thank two groups of people benefit to small businesses in Toodyay, who can ARTS Toodyay is presenting another in particular. adjusted so that we are to have a $300,000 budget deficit. That is, at the end of the advertise their goods and services at a fraction fabulous exhibition to coincide with the Firstly, the exercise group I have worked of the price. Moondyne Festival on 2nd May. The theme with over the 10 years. The laughter, financial year, out-goings are going to be $300,000 more than the income, a $330,000 Local clubs and groups can easily get this year is ‘Wearable’ Art, and is open to friendship and support you have given me their messages and information across to anyone to enter. The theme may be very has been amazing and I will always be difference between the two budgets, one to have been in the black, the latest one in the local residents in the form of locally targeted broadly interpreted so get your creative grateful to you. community service announcements. Residents fingers busy and make something (quirky The other group is, of course, Dr Walkey, red. As one Councillor pointed out, that figure get to find out what’s on in Toodyay on a day- perhaps?), in any media, on a loosely his Associates, Sean and the Staff [past and to-day basis and we are all kept up to date. ‘Wearable’ theme. present] of the Medical Centre. I very much can be made up for by either increasing rates by an average of $30 - $40 per household Community radio stations are in an ideal For those who yearn for something a little appreciate the assistance and support I have position to help the community in every age different, colourful, original, wild, exciting been given by you over the time I have been on top of any other rate increase the new financial year might/will bring or decrease group. Students at Toodyay DHS could have or beautifully handcrafted, you will be sure to here. the chance to compile and produce programmes find something amazing at the exhibition to I wish you all a happy and successful future the amount of services the Council supplies, such as cut-backs to road re-sealing and to be broadcast as part of school coursework; take home and ‘wear’ (somewhere). So make and hope to see some of you from time to they could visit the station to get an idea of sure you look in on the show on the day. And time as I come back as a visitor to this unique grading. I don’t want either to happen. So my question to all those that rejoiced the what working in the media would be like. Other also put in your vote for your favourite in the town age groups would also have the opportunity Popular Choice Award. Judy Dennis change from the ‘old’ to the ‘new’ Council is, how much more ‘rejoicing’ are we expected to present programmes, volunteer to help run For those wanting to participate, there is to pay for? the station and to provide a service for the no commission charged on sales, and entry Toodyay December Bushfire 2009 - On a positive note, seven out of the nine community. It’s a matter of Toodyay looking is $5 per item (max two) for members, and many thanks! Councillors did stand up to ‘take it on the after Toodyay. $10 per item for non-members. Forms need chin’ by not trying to disguise the deficit by Taking a look at what happened in Toodyay to be in by 23 April, (no late entries accepted) THE LADIES OF the Toodyay Op.Shop slashing back services, with some ‘crossing last year, events like the Moondyne Festival, the and are available from Marie-Louise on 0427 would like to express their thanks to all the the floor’ to bring about a more unified Picnic Races, the Music Festival, the Christmas 755 246 or email her at: marielouise25@ volunteers who manned the Toodyay Op Council. It’s a pity that the Shire President Street Party and a whole host of other events, bigpond.com Forms are also available from Shop Survivor centre. and one other Councillor did not. could all have been broadcast on a community LJ Hookers or the Library. Post or deliver Our thanks go to Melanie Pree and Mark d’Alton radio station. Many people, who were not able entry forms and fees to Wendy Lewer, 19 to attend in person, could have enjoyed what John Mitchinson who organised the co- Thank you to you all Arthur St, Toodyay 6566 by 5pm on April ordination and distribution of goods at the was going on from the comfort of their homes. 23. Exhibition pieces must be delivered to the Showgrounds. A community radio station also acts as a CWA Hall between 1 and 2pm on Saturday HOW TO BEGIN a letter that is so important noticeboard for the town. Linked in with a 1st May. If you are exhibiting a garment This was a huge task to undertake and they because there are so many wonderful people to did it without a second thought and carried it website for the station, you have a one-stop place please supply some suitable display support thank is difficult, so we will just plough ahead. for all local information and news, including for your entry. We have not much time to set out in a cheerful and caring manner. To all the volunteer Fire Fighters, Volunteer Thank you. links to local businesses, community services, up so please be on time so we can display Ambulance workers, FESA, the Recovery community groups and sports and recreation everything to best advantage. The show is The ladies of the Toodyay Op Shop Team, Graeme Merrick, Red Cross, Salvation clubs. open throughout the festival and will be Army, DCP, APEX, Lions, CWA, Toodyay Community radio stations are ‘not-for-profit’ ‘officially’ opened at 2pm on Sunday. All are Can you help? Police Service, Op Shop volunteers, State and organisations, so money raised by the station welcome. Enquiries to Wendy on 9574 4172 Federal Government Assistance, Rosemary, DEVASTATION OF THE December fires has Bobbie, Debra, Gail, Vera, Pete and all the left our very own fresh produce store without Food Shop volunteers, Marlene, Roma, an orchard, market garden and vineyard which Maureen, Daphne, Julieann, Ina and all the would have produced the first season of Mt Pavillion Hall volunteers, the anonymous Vernon Estate wine this year. donor of $3,000, John and Lois Dival, Murray The fire not only took the home, and and Tracey McBride, Kathy and Brett Hart, Jay beautiful botanical garden of rare and unusual and Kate, Ina and Bruce Prior, Karen, Helen, orchids (successfully rescued, transported and Lauren and Beckie, Terri, Jan Broadbent, Commercial and Domestic Water transplanted by Carlos) but the boys’ livelihood Richard Walkey, Dean and Amanda Carter, as well… Nancy, Lea, Kerren, Heather, Lyn, Barry, Cartage in the Shire of Toodyay Carlos and Tom are active community Sherri, Kylie, Kristy, Taryn, Rosie, Jan, all members who provide Toodyay with a the Council workers, Helene, Carol, Toodyay and Surrounding Areas. huge range of fresh produce at extremely Bowlers, Caroline, Tony Maddox, Charlie and competitive prices available 7 days a week Alison Wroth, Roz and hubby. To all the people Servicing New and Existing Clients, with and although they have been left with nothing, of Toodyay, Western Australia and Australia, continue to do so. to all our families, to all the ladies who have Enthusiastic and Friendly Service. We are calling upon our amazing and helped start my new Teddy Bear collection. generous community for help! A mature tree These people are in no order of gratitude. Each that can produce almost immediately can cost and every one of you have been wonderful. For Water for Tanks, Swimming Pools, Stock, anywhere from $200-$1000 dollars and bare your kindness, your generosity, your caring, root fruit trees (which need to be ordered from your listening, we thank you. water binding and road spraying etc nurseries now) from $18-$50 these will take I am sure we have missed naming many For an obligation free quote 3-5 years to produce. people individually that we should give our Carlos and Tom’s insurance isn’t nearly thanks to. Please do not be offended. There are enough to cover the cost of rebuilding, so many of you and we thank you all. irrigating and fencing never mind the trees. We are humbled, we are grateful and we are Contact Peter or Ann on: If you have any orchard trees at home that overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. you would like to donate (Carlos will remove We thank you all. Mobile: 0428 928 086 and relocate) ideally under 7 years old. Let this letter be ended with a few words to If you are able to purchase just one of the all the survivors of this fire. Whether your loss Home : 9574 5331 plums, peaches, prunes, apricots or nectarines was big or small, whether you lost everything, for the orchard, your kindness would be so a shed, a water tank, a garden, it is time to move greatly appreciated. forward, do not dwell on what is lost, dream of A list of suitable trees is available at Toodyay a bright future. Home Produce and Carlos can be contacted on Janine and Jeff Plummer. Page 6. 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COME ALONG AND CELEBRATE TOODYAY AT YOUR OWN LOCAL EVENT! LOCALS ENCOURAGED TO DRESS IN COSTUME! STREET THEATRE * KIDS FAMILY FUN EVENTS * CLYDESDALE HORSE AND CART * LOG CHOP DEMONSTRATIONS * STALLS STALLS AND MORE STALLS* JOE AND THE GANG RUNNING AMOK * FLOOSIES * CLEAVAGE COMPETITION * MOUSTACHE COMPETITION * HUGE CAR CLUB SHOWINGS AND PARTICIPATION * CAPTURE AND TRIAL OF MOONDYNE JOE * FESTIVAL OPENING BY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, GEORGE MURRAY * WEARABLE ART EXHIBITION * ROVING MUSICIANS * FUN FUN FUN * NB: NO DOGS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS --may 2, 2010

7.30 Road closure 9.00 Start of Festival 9.30 Start of Photos with characters Outside Fruit Shop 9.45 Bush Yarns Outside Memorial Hall 10.00 Demonstrations in marquee, Blade shearing and Family Fun Day Stirling Park 10.00 Irish Dancing Victoria Hotel 10.30 1860’s Regiment Stage Woodchop Demonstration Starts (throughout the day) Stirling Park 10.55 Capture of Moondyne Joe 11.00 Offi cial Opening Stage 11.20 Moondyne Joe – fi rst trial Stage 11.50 Bank Robbery by Moondyne Joe and Gang Bendigo Bank 12.00 1860’s Regiment Victoria Hotel 12.30 Moondyne Joe – second trial Stage 1.00 Cleavage Competition Victoria Hotel 1.30 Moustache Competition Freemasons Hotel 1.30 Bootscooters Stage 2.00 1860’s Regiment Stage 2.30 Moondyne Joe – third trial Stage 3.30 Grand Parade 4.30 Road Opening

Activities happening throughout the day * Antique and Collectors Fair in Memorial Hall Log Chop (Demonstrations at Stirling Park) * Demonstrations in marquee at Stirling Park * Family Fun Day – free children’s activities * Wearable Art Exhibition – CWA Hall * Market Stalls * Blacksmith * Blade Shearing * Car Clubs * Face Painting * 1860’s Regiment * Horse & Cart Rides * Wiggly Worm Rides * Sherlock Holmes Society * Bush Yarns in front of Memorial Hall * Juggler * Floosies * Side Show Rides * Show Bags * Swaggies – billy tea, kangaroo stew and damper (next to Vic Hotel)

THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 7. Aerial Images of Toodyay Fire Scar HIGH resolution aerial images of the devastating Toodyay bushfires are now available on the Landgate website. The images of the affected areas and the Toodyay townsite were taken as part of the 2009/2010 State Land Information Capture Programme. Landgate’s Manager Sales and Marketing Robin Piesse, said it had been four years since the Programme last captured Toodyay. “This latest mosaic was taken on the 12th January, a few days after the Toodyay bushfi res and used the latest in digital camera technology,” she said. “The advantage of Landgate’s dataset is that it is very high resolution, with each pixel being 10 centimetres. This means you can pick up very detailed information, such as seeing a Gifts Still Arriving for Survivors ladder in the back of a truck. “It also has the advantage over news Kathy Robinson was lost. For others, it will be a way of Quilting for Toodyay photographs because it is spatially accurate, keeping the hands and mind busy. meaning that you can map from the data. THE fi res may have been put out long ago, Two beautiful quilts were made by sisters Jean Coxall (80) and dot Bodrogai (78). THE Yabberup Craft Group decided to make “Not only can the data be used by but people in Western Australia haven’t government agencies for things such as forgotten the people who lost so much. They have obviously been made with love a quilt to be given to a couple who had lost and great care. their home in the Toodyay Bushfi res, so 11 rehabilitation, homeowners can use it as a On April 1, Eira Loftus from the Bunbury base for site works and submissions of works Patchwork and Quilting Group visited The generosity of strangers is incredible, girls participated in this project and below is and I thank the Bunbury Patchwork and a picture of some of the girls involved. From to their local government.” Toodyay to donate gifts and quilts made The imagery can be found at the following by their members. These wonderful people Quilting Group on behalf of the Toodyay left to right they are Elaine Hurley, Noreen survivors. Lee, Lesley Curnow, Chris Wessling, Bev web address: www.landgate. wa.gov.au/ have been quietly collecting items that craft bmvf/app/property-finder/, click on Buy people would have lost in the fi res. In some Photo: gifts, Kathy Robinson (l) and Eira Giudici, Nell Blencowe, and Wendy Tinsley Loftus with the beautiful quilts. Not pictured are Joelle Mincherton, Robyn Aerial Photography and select Toodyay instances, start to replace a livelihood that Hughes, Maxine Robertson and Laurel Townsite. Hay. Except for Noreen Lee (who lives in Donnybrook), all of these ladies live in the Yabberup area and the Craft group uses the Yabberup Hall. Laurel Hay also made a quilt to be taken up to Toodyay, a beautiful red, white and black quilt, and attached is a photo of the couple who received this quilt, Janine and Jeff Plummer; (above) the photo was taken at the Cola Café. The couple who received the project quilt were Beryl and Tim Offi cer, and this photo was taken outside the Anglican Hall. The third person in this photo (on the far left) is Maxine Robertson who, with her husband Peter, took these quilts to Toodyay on the weekend of 27-28th March.

Police Offi cer Charged POLICE have charged a serving police offi cer after an incident in the Wheatbelt town of Toodyay on the evening of Wednesday 3rd March 2010. It will be alleged that the officer was off duty when she was contacted as to her availability to return to work to attend a domestic incident. She attended the Toodyay Police Station where she drove a marked police car to collect another offi cer in order to attend the job. The second officer, who was also off duty and was waiting to be collected, had concerns that she had consumed alcohol and that she should return to the station. Back at the police station, she was requested by the Offi cer in Charge to undergo a preliminary breath test, which she refused. The offi cer has been charged with Refusing a Preliminary Test and Refusing a Breath Test and was due to appear in the Northam Magistrates Court. The Senior Constable has been stood down from all operational duties. The case has been remanded in court until May, 2010. Page 8. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 fire chat

two Lieutenants will not be up for election. does show how much people care, ‘Buy This was a decision of the Brigade to ensure Thanking One’s -A –Bucket’ is aimed at giving those people central some continuity in the fire fighting hierarchy of Toodyay who lost their homes a ‘bottom that the Captain and Lieutenants be elected Lucky Stars drawer’.” for two years. The other two Lieutenants and Susan says that, when those affected all other positions will be up for election or Karen Jacomelli eventually rebuild, they would not only Toodyay Central re-election as the case may be. need bricks and mortar and furnishings and Immediately following the AGM will be our IN appreciation of those who have helped all those things that go into building a new normal monthly meeting, followed in turn by and to allow the survivors of the Toodyay house, but ordinary household items that we Volunteer Bush Fire our “end of season” get together. I know that fire to come together to catch their breath on all take for granted. the season won’t actually be finished, but after the road to recovery, Robert and Sue Millar As a ball point figure of 38 being the Brigade the AGM seems an appropriate time to have are having a Guy Fawkes Night. number of homes lost, the same number of the function with the change of office bearers. The Millars were evacuated the night of buckets needs to be filled with a variety of CENTRAL saw three new members at the Even with an AGM, the meetings shouldn’t the fire. After it had passed through their household items to be given to each home General Meeting held 23rd March; they were take more than an hour and a half and then property (burning 180 acres of farmland owner when they move into their new home. Faye Walton and Matt and Joe Fleahy; we the social side begins. For this function, it is and bush) they returned to find they had Susan has set up a plan to provide the are very pleased to have you join our team necessary to RSVP so please contact Kerry no power so went out again to charge their correct amount of goods for each category - WELCOME! Gregory on 9574 4470 if you wish to attend. phones and let a neighbour know their place of bucket and a guide to set out those items With the welcome to our new members, we If you can’t make it to the meeting, come and also survived. Whilst out, they received a so that “we don’t end up with a hundred bars are also saying ‘goodbye’ to three members join us any Friday night for a bite to eat and a call from Charlie Wroth checking on their of soap and no toothpaste.” with Corley Hug and Jay Smith moving to relaxed get-together at the Coondle Fire Shed wellbeing. These days buckets come in all shapes and Canberra, and Rex Reynolds to live in the on Coondle West Road. No matter where you Mr. Millar believes that ‘Wroth saved the sizes and, once donors have the bucket, away city to begin university. We thank them, most live, a visit to your local Brigade is a great Grapes’ because a burnt tree had fallen close they can go. Some may even be lucky enough sincerely, for their service to the brigade and opportunity to meet other people from around to the carport and was likely to have set fire to get some buckets donated. the community and wish them well in the your area and obtain advice about maintaining to the house had Charlie Wroth, the fire crew Every week there are ‘two for the price of future. your property to restrict the chances of fire. and Steven Ferguson not gone back to see one’ specials somewhere and watching those Following Central’s commitment to the If you can’t get to the shed on Friday night, that all was under control. As Robert stated, weekly specials is how the system works. frequent call-outs after the December fire and but would like to know more about Coondle “To see the house and shed still standing was Most clubs meet once a month. If 38 people the great assistance given by other brigades Brigade or would like information about any a sight beyond belief when all around is burnt accept the challenge to provide four different in relieving Central, the past few weeks have aspects of fire prevention and safety, phone to cinders.” items for that month, the bucket would be been somewhat quieter; there have been Peter Ruthven (Captain) on 9574 2951. The next day Robert Millar went out with filled in no time flat (if a club doesn’t have seven ‘re-ignition’ calls, (one only two days the Red Cross to check that residents were 38 members then the number could be halved ago) and one callout to Picnic Hill area. okay and to let them know what support was and then start again.) Training: available. The following day he was off to “As I said, it is best not to let people An Induction Training day was held julimar Midland to pick up food for the survivors. choose what they would give so each club or Saturday 27th February. Now three months on, things are moving group would be asked to take on one of the For those who could not attend on that day forward. A finance group was formed for the categories. It would also mean that there has an Induction Course is to be held in Northam distribution of donated monies, a building to be someone in the group prepared to keep at the FESA Complex. It will comprise of Julimar Volunteer group has been formed for those rebuilding, an eye on the buckets to ensure they are being two segments: concessions have been made for Shire filled correctly.” Susan said. “Each person Friday April 16th from 6pm till 8pm; Bush Fire Brigade applications, a counsellor has been appointed filling the bucket would be responsible for To be completed the following morning, through the GP Network, a Project Officer keeping it until required. This may be months Saturday April 17th. through DCP, and the Salvation Army is still Grant Scobie down the track, but it is all part of the overall Enquiries may be made to Captain, Kevin providing support. plan which is to let the people of Toodyay Hug 9574 2216, or Secretary, Wayne Clarke So Robert and Sue wanted to acknowledge know we haven’t forgotten them. 6364 3609. THE prohibited burning season has ended and show their thanks to the many volunteers “And they will be receiving a caring and now we have moved into the restricted who have spent months distributing donated gift at the time they move into their new burning period. goods and services, cooking food and all home rather like presenting people with a Our main concern is that people are not fully those who provided support to the survivors. housewarming gift.” coondle aware of what this means. In short, a permit Also to give all those in the fire zone the There are three categories: kitchen, is required from a Fire Control Officer (FCO) opportunity to sit back and relax for an bathroom and laundry. to light a fire outside. evening. Items required for the kitchen include Coondle-Nunile As the only people who will be issued The fireworks are kindly being provided dishwashing liquid, sponges, dish cloths, permits will be farmers for stubble burns, it’s by Cardile and the pyrotechnician (who lost dish drainer, steelo pads, crème cleanser, tea no use asking your local FCO for one. It won’t his home and shed) is donating his time to towels, can opener, pot holders, paper towels, Volunteer Bush Fire be much longer now and all residents will be conduct the Fireworks Show. The Bendigo serviettes, cling wrap, baking foil, baking allowed to burn any time except on Sundays Bank trailer has been offered to assist in paper, freezer bags, measuring spoons, Brigade (obviously with due care and attention!) the provision of a sausage sizzle. People baking dishes, cheese grater, measuring jug, Patience is all we ask. will need to bring a chair or picnic rug but mixing bowls, fry pan, saucepan and utensils. Peter Ruthven There were a couple of call-outs during the food and drinks are provided on May 15th at In the bathroom, there are items such as month with the small bit of rain we received AllCrest, 6001 Toodyay Road. soap, hand wash, shampoo, conditioner, WE have officially started the Restricted setting off a pole-top fire and a lightning strike toothpaste, tooth brushes, hand towels, Burning period, so does this mean that you can starting a paddock fire. Luckily, the rain had shaving cream, etc and things like washing now burn that heap of rubbish? NO!! slowed everything down so neither amounted Buy - A - Bucket powder, laundry soap, disinfectant, mop, Fires may only be lit with a permit and to anything drastic. FOLLOWING the devastating Toodyay broom, toilet brush, dustpan and brush, toilet permits will only be issued to genuine broad The dryness since then, although it has been rolls and even pegs. acre farmers for crop preparation. Another cooler, is still a matter of concern for us so fire, many people from diverse communities around WA and Australia (and even, Susan and her friends come up to Toodyay of the eight conditions is that there is to be a rosters and vehicle checks and maintenance once a month to keep in touch with the minimum of three (500lt) fire appliances on continue for the foreseeable future. Rain is sometimes, the rest of the world) have come together to make donations of some sort to survivors so that they will be able to give out each burn. predicted around Easter but we can’t rely on the buckets at the appropriate time. They are This is very restrictive, but necessary it to be making it all the way to Toodyay. those affected by the disaster. Susan Parker from Mandurah is one such person. determined that they will not let the people considering that we have had only one short March training ended up being cancelled of Toodyay be forgotten and this is the other wet spell; the weather has dried up again so we had, for the first time, 100% of fire Susan has set up ‘Buy-A-Bucket’ which is aimed at supplying those things that used reason for the ‘gift’. and the grass is still very dry, so please be fighters who we hoped would attend, come There are many people now filling the very careful. It’s still not the time to be angle along - zero! April’s training will, along with to be what young brides/future homeowners had in their ‘bottom drawer’ or ‘treasure buckets and if they are all filled in plenty of grinding or welding in the paddock. Slashing our Ordinary and Annual General Meetings time then Susan would like to start a pantry with a metal blade is still risky. have already occurred by the time this issue chest’. “Imagine how it would be to wake up in the bucket. Officially, the Restricted Burning Period goes to press so there will be more on that next If you wish to contact Susan she would love ends on 30th April but, if the weather doesn’t month. The April Meeting is the last monthly morning and look around and see you have nothing; a lifetime of memories all gone in to hear from you. Susan has already spoken break, if we don’t get reasonable rain, this meeting of the current season. to and has contact with some Toodyay locals. could be extended, so check then before you The next meeting will be on 3rd July, a matter of hours,” she says. “This is why I have started ‘Buy -A –Bucket’. If you wish to contact Susan about ‘Buy- start burning or you could cop a fine. Check beginning at 5pm and followed, as usual, A-Bucket’ she can be reached on 9535 3812, the notice boards or ring the Shire. by our monthly, BYO barbecue. Monthly “Whilst there are endless amounts of money and goodwill being given to those 0438 091 728 or email her at wjs3mrs2@ Last month about 18 new members were barbecues will still take place on 8th May, a bigpond.com. trained, mainly from Central Brigade. week late due to the Moondyne Festival and who have lost their homes which really Although not all will be fire fighters, this is 5th June. a great increase in trained members who can The Brigade is going to make its annual help out if necessary, at least in the mop-phase appearance at Moondyne again with tea, of a fire. Our training officer, Brian Salmond, coffee, cool drink and scones, a raffle and is now aiming to gain accreditation for the information for people about the Brigade and TOODYAY SANDS next training course so that our new fire fire fighting, preparation of properties, etc. all fighters are trained up to the next level. available as give-aways. There are still places House, Shed & Tank pads Site levelling & Cleaning Rock walls Next month, the Coondle Brigade is available on the roster for this day, 2nd May. Driveways Firebreaks Septic systems Bitumen works participating in the Lions’ Shopping Trolley If you wish to know more about your fire Race to Northam. We have acquired our brigade or more about fire and how it may Horse Arenas Post Holes trolley and lots of spare wheels so now it is effect you in your community or even if time for the design and building committee you just want to get to meet some of your Suppliers of Sand, Gravel, Moss & Gravel Rock to go to work. As this is a fundraising event, neighbours, get down to your local fire shed. Backhoe, Bobcat, Excavator & Truck hire we are looking for sponsors to raise as much ‘The Fireplace’, behind the Julimar Fire money as possible, so if a member approaches Shed is open from about 5pm on Friday nights you, please give generously. I’m sure there for some casual interaction with Brigade Free Quotes Servicing will be a lot more about the event in next members. Even if you’re not a member, Metro & Country Areas month’s Herald. come along and have a chat about your fire Our next meeting, on Saturday 10th April, prevention plan, find out about your brigade Phone Peter & Ev Wacura Simon Wacura is our Annual General Meeting with election and get to know the people who hope they (08) 9574 2444 (08) 9574 5255 of office bearers for the 2010-11 fire season. never have to be called to your home (except 042 9983 245 Email: [email protected] 041 2014 712 This season, for the first time, the Captain and maybe for dinner!) THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 9.

Project Offi cer on Deck

Karen Jacomelli

RYAN Hamblion has been appointed for a six-month period to work with the Toodyay Community to help affected persons access a range of services and support. The purpose of the position is to establish relationships ‘Hope From Ashes’ Appeal Raises Nearly $50,000 with families and individuals needing case management and assist in relieving their stress through providing a single point of FOLLOWING the devastating bushfi re of The Hope from Ashes auction ran online meals and even life coaching sessions, coordination and access to information, 29th December, 2009, we gathered together prior to the benefi t concert continued until massages, motoring items, clothing and advocacy, support, material goods and as a community to try and help the many just recently. The auction raised awareness collectors plates were just a few of the services. victims of the terrible event. So many people and the opportunity for people who live amazing items we offered. In conjunction with the Local Recovery lost everything, and we just wanted to give far away from Toodyay as well as close On Tuesday, 30th March, we were able to Committee, everyone directly affected by some light at the end of the tunnel. by, to bid on donated items. This also present a cheque to the value of $48,958.40 the emergency is offered a case management We wanted to send a message of hope and encouraged businesses and individuals that to the Bendigo Bank Toodyay Bushfire service. Appropriate agencies are accessed a celebration of life to our community. have contributed and Toodyay people who Appeal. as needed to provide services, reducing the Although 38 homes were lost, and 3000 are rebuilding after the fi re. We would like to thank all our sponsors amount of paperwork and the number of hectares of land was burnt, not one life We tried to gather together a range of from the performers at the ‘Hope From forms needed to be completed. The Project was lost. This is something we wanted to diverse and high quality items and services Ashes’ concert to the donors to the Auction. Offi cer works on behalf of the individual or acknowledge and celebrate. that in some way refl ect the diversity and For a full list of sponsors, go to our website family to solve problems and advocate for So, on Saturday 30th January 2010, we creativity of the Toodyay community. at www.hopefromashes. com.au. services for them. hosted the ‘Hope from Ashes’ Benefit As well as people from Perth, many And, fi nally, we wish to thank all of the Contact has already commenced with some Concert, aiming to not only bring fi nances local Toodyay businesses and individuals generous people who made both the concert and, if survivors need to contact Ryan, he in, but also a message of Hope to the people contributed to the auction, even some who and auction such successful events. Thank is in Toodyay Monday to Thursday visiting affected. were themselves deeply affected by the you for donating. people and can arrange to meet if required. This ended up to be a huge event, with fi res through loss of home or workplace. Caption: The Hope From Ashes Team with Phone Ryan on 0447 982 814 or via email: many well-known personalities appearing. Artworks, craft items, trips away fantastic Bendigo Bank manager Grant Macleod. ryan.hamblion @dcp.wa.gov.au. Page 10. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 school news

Toodyay Scouts be held in a Scout Hall in Perth near the new Perth Ice Arena. Scouts will be attending the APRIL already! We hope all our Scouts, Cubs ice disco (7.30pm – 10pm). and Rovers are enjoying their school holidays. Scouts have a range of projects going on Big news for the Scout section! In February, which include growing trees for the fire our Scout Troop met for their annual planning devastated areas and a survival camp in May. day at Adventure World and held Troop They have recently returned from a camp at Council. We asked the Scouts to come up Mandejal, where they did activities like crate with something ambitious as a Troop, and they stacking, climbing, orienteering and rafting didn’t disappoint us. on Lake Jones. Well done to the Patrols, The Scouts came back with a proposal to who did exceptionally well in building their go to the snow. Our Leaders thought that rafts – they were a little bit surprised when this was an ambitious but pretty achievable they spotted their dinner (in a haybox, which project, and Toodyay is lucky to have our very they’d prepared earlier) floating past them on own ex-Mexican Scout Leader with contacts another raft! in Victoria. We soon had a fantastic price of Rovers have been busy with lots of secret $750 per Scout to attend a three day skiing Rover business. Thank you to our Rover trip at Lake Mountain, Victoria. Thanks to Advisor, Pim. Two Rovers attended Sand Rob ‘Rocky’ for all his hard work sourcing Moot in Busselton recently, which is a Rover competitive prices for the trip. event at Vasse Scout camp with wine cruise, We’d also contacted the York Scouts, who sun, sand, friends, chocolate, fudge cheese and immediately phoned back to say they had a lots of beach activities. large number of kids who had immediately Cubs have been doing lots of badgework, confirmed! As of this week, we have 30 people working on environmental projects and who are attending the Snow Trip in August, learning about indigenous art. They also 2010. We’re pleased to announce that every recently attended a camp at Lake Leschenaultia, one of our Scouts is going to the snow! Well where the Cubs canoed, camped and swam. done to all our Scouts for their planning – last Well done to all our Cubs. week’s was a very busy one when we planned The biggest event on the Cubbing calendar, accommodation, food, rules and pranks (please Enduro, is coming up in September. On remember to torment the York Scouts with the September 24-27, Cubs will camp at Mandejal Snow Snake, Scouts!) for a weekend of fun and adventure. You sleep We will be staying at a location in Alexandria in a tent and get to do lots of fun activities with and travelling up Lake Mountain for cross your mates in a Den made up of 36 Cub Scouts country skiing and snow games each day. and 6 Leaders. Cubs will be canoeing, doing Scouts are menu planning and a set menu will aerial runway and climbing wall, with lots of be put together for both York and Toodyay other activities which Scouts enjoy. (a friendly person at the Victorian end is We have a wonderful bunch of Scouts, purchasing and bringing food in). Gear has Cubs, Rover and parents and we’ll be asking been discussed but please remember you can parents to support the parent committee next borrow snow gear or hire it on the mountain. term. At the AGM, we will be electing a If there are any Toodyay young people who Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising have snow gear which they want to sell or loan coordinator, Quartermaster and general to our Scouts (most are size 12 – 14) please committee members. Thank you very much TDHS students (above) with a joey brought in by the Wilderness Group - (below) contact Dropbear on 9574 2106. We will also to all our parents for their support, especially picking up rubbish be meeting with Scouts from a bushfire affected Bron, Melissa and Gina. area in Victoria. Have a great holiday. For enquiries about Clean Up Australia The Troop is also planning a weekend ice joining Scouts, call Samantha (Dropbear) on skating camp six weeks prior to the Snow Trip 0895742363, Cubs, call Danielle (Raksha) on “WELCOME to Clean Up Australia Day. so that we can practice falling over! This will 9574 4005 and Rovers call Julia on 9574 4427. We really appreciate you coming. We have chocolate crackles and water melon for you Authorised Distributor For: Gross capacities to eat later... “This is how much rubbish we have found 12,000 - 2.6 million litres in one day!” (Spoken by Zari and Tanya.) ® Kids from Toodyay District High School Available in ZINCALUME / got together on Sunday 7th March for Clean COLORBOND® Steel Up Australia Day. A BlueScope Company They picked up many bags of rubbish in Duidgee Park, down the side road and under the bridge. They were treated (as mentioned by Zari and Tanya above) to chocolate crackles and water melon. All in all, it was a fun morning. Hopefully, next year, there will be a lot Local Distributor more helpers to Keep Toodyay Clean.

meetings (although you would always be Toodyay District welcome). If you would like to volunteer Local Service some time towards any of the working High School groups or sub-committees, please contact our President, Owen Catto on 9574 4682. P&C Fancy a free lunch? Just be helping out in the school canteen from 9am – 1.30pm; EVER wondered what happens to the you’ll get a free lunch. Volunteers are money that the P&C gets when you support especially needed for every second Monday, our fundraising? Check out the bright new Wednesday and Friday. Please contact our playground that the middle primary students friendly Canteen Manager, Charissa, on now have to play on. 9574 4047, for more details. In 2009 the P&C organised to have the Would you know what to do if someone already purchased playground resprayed in close to you collapsed? What would you do bright colours and erected safely, including if your child or grandchild had an accident the spreading of the white sand. We are now while playing? concentrating our efforts on accumulating A couple of days learning first aid is worth enough funds to erect a permanent shade the peace of mind! If you are interested cover over the playground. This will not in doing your Senior First Aid certificate only provide an alternate play area when during school hours, or a first aid certificate it’s raining, but will also stop the metal from focusing on children, please contact Kerry getting hot in the sun. Skinner on 9574 5126. The P&C has a new look, making it easy Running out of ideas for lunchboxes? for you to contribute your ideas/concerns The Western Australian School Canteen Call & ask for a without having to attend regular meetings. Association is offering free half hour We have set up two sub-committees and two ‘Snackshop’ sessions during school hours. working groups, focusing specifically on: Please contact Nyaree on 9574 4772 if you canteen, uniforms, grounds and fundraising. would like to attend. You will be able to Pioneer Deal! If you have any ideas, interest or concerns taste the healthy and appealing ideas that regarding any of these areas, your input are presented. would be greatly appreciated. TWO DOWN, ONLY EIGHT MORE Wedlake Plumbing P&C stands for parents and citizens, so LEFT, SO DON’T MISS OUT! Toll Free: 1800 999 599 Tel: 9574 2092 you don’t have to have children attending The next P&C meeting will be held on the school to be an active member of Wednesday 21st April at 7pm in the School www.pioneertanks.com.au Mob: 0407 448 565 the P&C, nor do you have to attend the Staff Room. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 11. World’s Greatest Shave JOSEPH Stevenson, 13, lost the lot on Friday 12th March at Lime Fusion Hair Studio. Joseph decided to shave for a cure and raise money for Leukaemia research because, he thought, if he needed a haircut, then why not raise money for a good cause. Thanks to Sarah Williamson from Lime Fusion and everybody who donated money; we hope that you like the photo. Joseph raised just over $400. Joseph Stevenson gets the chop!

Little Rascals - Community Health Nurse Tricia visiting the children and talking about first aid on Thursday 25th February. Pictured L-R: Community Health Nurse, Tricia, Jasmin, Sarah, Jarreau and Dakota M with Te Omeka in the background.

Autumn Club

A photomontage of the Plummer’s home - Autumn Leaf soon to be rebuilt AUTUMN is just around the corner and the weather is cooling down and it is time to visit Paving the Road to other senior clubs. We are starting with a visit from Goomalling Recovery Senior Club on Wednesday 7th April and then, on Wednesday 14th April, we have a visit Karen Jacomelli from the York Club. These visits consist of morning tea, games of carpet bowls, lunch, FOR some on the road to recovery the a raffle and lots of chatting and a good time experience has confirmed that sometimes viewed at their showroom at 512 Guildford to meet up with other seniors from nearby it is harder to receive than to give. That Signed Pool Table Road, Bayswater. All WA Pool Tables is towns. was certainly the case for Janine and Jeff 100% Australian owned. New members are always welcome; just Plummer. The table is to be auctioned on radio 6PR come along on a Wednesday afternoon or to Go Under the contact our secretary. They were taken aback by the generosity over the next couple of weeks. They hope nd of people in this community who have Thursday 22 April we have been invited to raise a substantial amount to give to the th given up the last three months of their Hammer to the Wanneroo club and then, on 11 May, lives to assist the survivors. They found it people of Toodyay. we will be taking a bus ride to Fremantle for humbling; it has given them confidence in Grant Scobie “We also have a donations jar at the a day trip. humanity. Assistant Editor showroom and we ask all our customers to We have no birthdays this month but I hope Three months after the fire, Janine and donate something,” said Annette. “It may not you all had a very happy Easter. Jeff’s attitude is positive. “WHAT would I feel like if I had lost be much more but every little bit helps.” One of our members is recovering from an accident; we wish you well Christina. “We have signed contracts to rebuild our everything to fire: all my memories, photos, home, and the building company has gone documents and treasured possessions?” out of their way to get the best possible Annette from All WA Pool Tables knows prices,” said Janine, whose home was underinsured. all about fire. In April 2009, the entire family It has not been an easy road for the couple, business went up in flames. “But that was who had to return to work to pay a mortgage only a business, not our home,” she said. on a house that no longer existed. It was a Because of this, All WA Pool Tables wanted seven week wait before the insurance came to make some meaningful donation to the through and they could return to the bank Toodyay Bush Fire Appeal so they built a to refinance. table to be auctioned off. But not only did Entry is open only to The experience has been an emotional one they build a table, Annette contacted the All writing to be in short story format and the residents of the Shire of for the couple. WACA and spoke with a lady named Heather original work of the entrant. Toodyay. “There are moments when I get a lump who, in turn, contacted Mike Hussey from in my throat for no apparent reason,” said There are fi ve categories: the Australian Cricket Team and organised A COMPLETED COVER SHEET MUST Janine. 1. Lower Primary - for players to sign the cloth. ACCOMPANY EACH ENTRY. Their property was not only their home Years 1, 2 & 3 “We had to stretch the cloth onto a piece but home to many birds: magpies, twenty 2. Middle Primary - of MDF and take it to the dressing room * Guidelines for writers and cover sheets are eights, bunnies and bobtails. Amazingly, the Years 4 & 5 bird feeder and bird bath are still standing. at the WACA for them to sign,” Annette available from the Toodyay Herald, Toodyay 3. Upper Primary - Janine and Jeff continue to go and put said. “Mike Hussey and the team were District High School and the Toodyay Library Years 6 & 7 food and water out for the wildlife, just wonderful.” * There is a limit of one entry per person. 4. Lower Secondary – in case. They are hoping that the wildlife The 7’ Pool Table has Tasmanian oak * The winners will be announced and Years 8,9 & 10 will eventually return as the property gets rails, sheoak skirting and a green cloth. The published in the December issue of the reestablished. wood is all stained Tasmanian oak. Valued at 5. Adults. Toodyay Herald Rebuilding of the home by Westeel has been confirmed to start by the end of April. $3000, it includes all accessories and a ten- year structural warranty and is available to be The closing date for entries is Friday 15th October 2010 Page 12. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010

A final clearance sale of all remaining goods donated to the December Bushfire Appeal will be held at the Toodyay Showgrounds

Saturday April 17th 2010, 8am - 4pm

All items priced at 50 cents unless marked otherwise.

Be early to get a bargain!

- The Ladies of the Op Shop

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE BUSHFIRE FUND THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 13. My View Recipe Corner

Anne Skinner Desrae Clarke

I AM not generally a ‘half empty’ kind of Pumpkin, Garlic And Risoni Soup person; however since 29th December, 2009, THE weather is fast changing to ‘soup it has been an on-going battle to see the best time’ although I like soup throughout the in things. twelve months. Soups are inexpensive, Someone told me to count my blessings. nutritious meals and can be made to I do this regularly. One might think to be freeze. I like to make a variety and put blessed there has to be a mind blowing the excess into containers in the freezer. experience of the loud obvious kind, Over the next few months I will put however, I am learning to hear the whispers several soup recipes in the Herald and and to be grateful. would suggest that you make different We have all felt the intense heat of late, ones to freeze; you will see what a which has left us with lack-lustre energy bonus it is to have them ready when especially if you have to start clearing and you are starving and need something replanning your garden so badly damaged by hot and substantial. The frozen soup the fi re. Now today, with the weather cooling can be taken from the freezer and left I can begin to enjoy the small changes around in the ‘frig overnight then reheated in our home. the microwave or on the stove. Native plants have started to reappear, Ingredients: some, within a few weeks of the fi re. The 100gm Pancetta (or fi nely sliced bacon), trees that show promise have what appear to chopped be ‘fl uffy’ growth around the major limbs and 1 kg pumpkin peeled, seeded and strong shoots at their root base. (Although coarsely chopped some are being nibbled as fast as they come 2 brown onions, coarsely chopped through by some as yet unknown critter) Our 1 tspn chopped garlic old banksias seem to be doing much better, 2 tspn olive oil which will encourage our black parrots back 1.8 litres chicken stock made with 3 – I hope. cubes We have mostly sandy soil and are fortunate ½ cup risoni to have the palms coming through, which 1 cm thick slices bread, toasted and make a huge difference as ground cover over buttered the burnt soil. A few of our grevilleas are Extra garlic to rub on the bread a p p r e c i a t e also showing promise, which will please our Romano cheese The Roos Say this very kind Honey Eaters when they return. Our road was donation of named after a prominent bush in out locality; Method: Thank You feed. sadly the adenanthus (woolly bush) have all Heat the olive oil in a deep pot and cook A v e r y b i g gone, with no sign of regrowth yet. the Pancetta (or the thinly sliced bacon) t h a n k y o u till lightly crisp; remove from the heat MR Peter Burgess from Kalyx Agricultural With my whispering signs in mind – of Guilford, read the article in last month’s t o M e s s r s yesterday a half a dozen fi nches showed up and drain. B e r n a r d , Add the chopped onion, garlic and Toodyay Herald about the roos that needed for a bath in our small water dishes, such a feeding due to the devastating fire. He Burgess and joy to see them again. Even one small yellow pumpkin to the pot and cook until the L a m o n d vegetables are softened. Add the chicken arranged with Mr Kim Bernard to take to and black honey eater joined them. Hope Thompson & Redwood some surplus grain o f K a l y x they spread the word. stock and simmer until the vegetables Agricultural are cooked through; using a blender, and exchange for Kangaroo Mix. Mr Steve By the time you read this, I’m hoping the Lamond of Thompson & Redwood agreed and Thompson wreckage of our sheds will all be gone, and process the cooked vegetables. Add & Redwood the Risoni and simmer till the pasta and yesterday Mr Benard transported 20 maybe a new shed or two could be on the bags of Kangaroo Mix to Toodyay Hardware for this very scene. We can live in hope. Time seems to be is al dente (fi rm but cooked), stir in generous offer. the chopped Pancetta (or fi nely sliced and Farm (Makit Hardware) where Mr Greg moving so slowly and with so much work to Downie will store the bags till they are all So, if you still have roos to feed there is be done we grow impatient to see everything bacon). a new supply of Kangaroo Mix at Makit Sprinkle the soup with Romano cheese dispersed. back to the way it was. I am learning that On behalf of the Roos and the Western Hardware and thank you for caring about nothing will be quite the same, and our ‘New and serve with the tasted and buttered our native wildlife. bread and extra garlic. Australian Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Normal’ is being developed as I type this and Inc I would like to say how much we Photo: Kangaroo mix (above) and a Joey wake up to every new day. NB – Pancetta is available at specialty from the Wildlife Council We have made new friends and our smallgoods outlets and is very expensive neighbourhood has grown closer, as a result per kilo. However, 100gms will not cost of 29th December, 2009. We on ‘the hill’ have a lot and the extra fl avour is worth using • • come through a black time, but whispers of this meat. hope are for me, already here. I am reminded If the soup is to be stored or frozen I of a scripture verse in the old testament when prefer to cook the Risoni separately and FAMILY Elijah thought all was lost, and he waited to add it to the soup just before serving. hear from God, he said “a great wind rent A quarter of a cup of dried pasta is the mountains… but the lord was not in the suffi cient for two servings. DAYCARE wind,… then an earthquake and then a fi re, but the lord was not in the earthquake or the things don’t just happen, everything by him fi re, but after the fi re a still small voice”. The is planned. I know God didn’t start the fi re, lord was in the still small voice (the whisper). but I do know he allows things to happen to 241 Family Daycare is now It was then God who was able to show Elijah prove our faith in him. I don’t know where taking enrollments. what he had to do. Look and listen for his I would be today if I had not had him in my small whispers all around you, and he will life. I have learnt valuable lessons that will We off er long term daycare, show you what he wants you to do, and then hold me in good stead for the rest of my life. you will be blessed. I am so grateful for the town of Toodyay and occasional care and vacation I am not ashamed to admit my faith has its residents, and look forward to hearing his care. been tested, but I know who holds my future, small voice in the many varied ways whether and I know who holds my hand. With God in his word or in his way from day to day. We cater for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Jazz Club Raises We provide nutritious meals, Funds for Toodyay safe and modern facilities and quality programs for all ages. Ron Knight President - Jazz Club of WA

WHEN the fi res ravaged the Toodyay area, the Jazz Club of WA offered to provide a All enquiries please band for the concert in Toodyay, the organiser when contacted said they had enough bands. phone Tracey Hunter So what to do. The Jazz Club of WA decided to put on a Toodyay Fire Appeal night at the 9574 5642 Yokine Bowling Club. Why? Well for six years we had a good working relationship with the Toodyay Township, organising a Jazz Festival every year. Unfortunately this came to an abrupt halt when volunteers to run the festival declined to volunteer and the council revoked our community status. But our fond memories of Toodyay still exist today and the friends we made over the years are not forgotten. Anyway, the club organised this appeal night and we raised $3000 which was presented to the Bendigo Bank in Toodyay with the stipulation that it be used for the victims of the fi res. To the people of Toodyay, although we no longer hold a festival in your beautiful town we hold you in great affection. • •

Page 14. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 metropolitan area and badly damaged homes some writing on the back that might reveal years, despite the fact that we have had such News from Bolgart and cars. I have a couple of friends in the who the couple were. From what I could a hot dry spell for so long. Perth area who have decorated cars now with decipher it was of a George Gentle Endersby I guess that the beginning of election and Surrounding dents from the hail storm. and the rest of the line was covered by a stain campaigning is about to begin and trust that At least the rain we have had has brought and then the words ‘his Mother, 1913’. These the politicians will not strain anything as Areas the Easter Lily bulbs to life and so they are things always arouse my curiosity and so, on they try to outrun each other for a position. beginning to flower just in time for Easter arriving home, I decided to check the name What I do know is that it is a time when I Doris M Martin for a change. Does anybody else think out on my computer in various burial sites. for one, get absolutely sick of the constant that Easter seems to be getting closer to It appeared that a person of this name was back-biting that ensues at that time and just A Pool party was held at the home of Dale Christmas, or is this an age thing? There born at Quelquelling and much later was wishes it would all go away. With this happy and Julian McGill north of Bolgart on 12th hardly seemed to be much of a break at all buried in the cemetery there. At the time the thought in mind I wish all the children on March when Jack McGill celebrated his 6th between these two religious occasions. photograph was taken he would have been their holidays an enjoyable school break. birthday with about 20 of his school mates. Wonderful to note that the cracks have about 40 years of age. Why the photo ended His actual birth date is 13th March. been repaired on the external walls of St up in a second-hand store is anybody’s guess, The drainage work done recently at the Philip’s Church at Culham. It is good to but probably nobody thought to ask family intersection of Smith Street, MacPherson see that such an historical old site is being members if they wanted it. Can any readers Street and Bolgart East Street (commonly preserved. of this paper shed any light on this person? referred to as Goomalling Road), seems to be On a recent trip to Perth to attend the 70th The photo is beautifully preserved. working okay and weren’t we lucky to have birthday party of a friend, I was intrigued School holidays are here again and it seems scored some rain just after the job was done? to note a beautifully framed photograph of no time since the term began. I hope that It must be the first time that there hasn’t been an elderly couple hanging on a wall of her everyone took great care over the Easter a near swimming pool off our front verge. home. On asking who the photograph was period for little folk who might have been Let’s hope that this also helps the residents of, my friend responded that she didn’t know on the road playing. who live on the other side of MacPherson but had bought it from a second-hand store It was good that we almost got right Street not to have so much water running because she had at one stage thought that she through summer without too many electricity down their driveways. Fortunately we might use the frame for something else. We blackouts. We had a couple early in March didn’t get the shocking storms that hit the took the photo down to see if there might be which wasn’t quite as bad as in previous Lions Club of Toodyay Annual Jumbo Auction

Saturday 10th April

Toodyay Lions Club Inc. Auction Registration Form 10th April 2010 THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Page 15. Fly on the Wall

Peter Robinson

WHAT a relief to see and hear the Councillors being civil to one another, (well almost). We all hope that this change is permanent. I will come back to this later. Question time took an hour and twenty minutes. With a new CEO I would like to think that the rancour and attempts to score points will subside and questions will only be about genuine queries for information. The administration had a proposal to close some road reserves on the corner of Connor St and the junction of Toodyay St and West Amiya Hands of Toodyay Rd. However in their enthusiasm to acquire land for their Option 7 dream they Hope didn’t realise that one block would be left with no legal access and another with only YES! Hand Drumming for Fun, Fitness and a wee bit in one corner. Maybe the intent Health. was to purchase those blocks at some stage. The Amiya Drumming Group has been As well as that problem the Water Corp. operating for the past five years right has a water main going along that section of road reserve, and they require their pipes for eight days from Easter Monday with here in Toodyay. We have been involved Toodyay Ballet School three sessions a day from 9am to 11pm. It’s in everything from weekly workshops, to be under public land (road reserves). The cost of shifting the pipes would have had to a beautiful venue with very comfortable occasional performances (local, metro and Lani McGeady surroundings for the parents and students country areas), school groups, kids’ drumming be borne by our Shire. Not surprisingly the administration recommended that the road A (dip) CBA CICB cert iv and, with a record 36 schools participating workshops and everything in between. from all around Perth, there should be some Amiya Hands of Hope (new name) was closure NOT proceed. Council passed this motion 9:0. I WOULD like to start by welcoming all the outstanding entertainment for everyone. If proud to be one of the major sponsors of the you get the chance, head down and see what Hope from Ashes Concert held here on 30th The subdivision between Goomalling new students and families to the Toodyay Rd and the river, known as Guest’s block, Ballet School. These include Ruby Flowers, talented students and teachers there are in January. Perth. It has been a busy fi ve years for us but it now has Toodyay Council support. I don’t Sharni Harmalin, Kirsty Hatton, Aponi and think many Councillors are happy with the Willow Hitches, Charlotte Hunter, Eloise Kate Arber (TDHS) and Madelyne Sheahan has also been lots of fun, very enlightening, (TDHS) are both looking forward to their life-enhancing and a steep learning curve. deal, but it is simply a matter that no better Mehl, Niamh Millar, Charlee O’Neil, deal can be obtained. The Shire has done Emily Outen, Jasmaree Pike and Elizajane time in Melbourne for their intensive training We changed our name to Amiya Hands of session as part of the Interstate Junior Hope in 2009. This came about after much its best through the WAPC and the State Thompson. It’s lovely to have these beautiful Administrative Tribunal. There are to be students join our existing happy family of Programme that they were both accepted thought and discussion revolving around into last year. Kate will be going over Easter our aims and objectives as a group and as 762 lots, with blocks ranging in size from young dancers. 1000m2 down to 300m2. At least the very The students have all made a great and may also travel to Sydney to take part in workshop facilitators. It became obvious that a week-long workshop with Tania Pearson. one of our main objectives was to help grow small ones are down near the river; out of start to the year with preparations for the sight from the main Rd. Shire President exam session and the Penrhos comps well Both girls as well as Bonnie McGeady and community by reaching out to people and Rhyce Toovey took part in the WA Scholars including them in our workshops. We wanted Cr Chris Firns spoke well in his objection under way. All are eagerly awaiting their to the design of the subdivision but there opportunity to get down to Perth and see class held for Cecchetti students of the to share the wonderful experience of playing highest level in WA. They were lucky enough hand drums and percussion in a group – with has to be a point where the inevitable has all their friends and the other children who to be recognised and we move on to the also love to dance. We have some very to have Kyla Moore from the WA Ballet Co no experience required. as their guest teacher and held in awe her We have found that the workshops and next important issue. Cr Prater, on the young competitors entered for these comps other hand, believes smaller blocks mean including Tallon Hogan who is in the 5 amazing extension and technique. classes foster feelings of well-being and All four of these students are hoping to relaxation. This is supported by research that less farmland will be lost to residential turning 6 age group (but is an experienced development. Global warming may impact competitor taking part in three comps last become professional dancers and are well that shows there are many healing benefi ts on their way to achieving their goals. associated with music and percussion in on farming but urban sprawl will take land year), Hyrhanie Beckingham who is in the right out of production. I read a comment 4 turning 5 age group and Mekenzie Hogan Good luck to all the students heading down particular. In The Healing Power of the Drum, to comps, all ready to do their best and have Robert Lawrence Friedman writes, “Some elsewhere in the agenda that spoke about who is in the 2 turning 3 age group. We also keeping the south side of the river as the have Lauren Smart who is 16 turning 17 some fun. Pictured here are the comps kids of the psychological applications in which from last year with their trophies for the year. hand drums are being used include assisting old, historic part of Toodyay that attracts the as our most senior student and, of course, tourists, and keep the modern developments all the ones in between. The comps run Keep stretching. veterans to release the emotional pain of post-traumatic stress disorder, releasing the over the river. pent-up anger and negative emotions of Budget review was the big issue for the ‘at-risk’ adolescents, and promoting health night. Because Royalties for Regions funding in corporate executives through releasing has to be spent within the fi nancial year, it Bahá’í Faith their day-to-day stress, in addition to many was determined that the School Footbridge other applications.’ Many times we and the remainder of Duidgee Park would One God, one Religion have been pleasantly surprised to fi nd that a have to wait so that the Works Depot could and one Humanity successful workshop has included people of be fi nished. To keep all road works intact yet a wide age variance and very often people fi nish the Library and Works Depot, a defi cit with disabilities are easily included too. We budget was proposed and passed. In short the have found that the same principles apply motion read when working with a corporate group for ‘Royalties for Regions funds for Duidgee Humanity as a whole can be likened to a human being. It grows and devel- Park, $250,000 go to Works Depot team-building as when working with a group ops and it also gets sick. Its sickness can only be identi fi ed by Divine Physi- of school children. The feedback we receive Royalties for Regions funds for Footbridge, always highlights the fact that people are $350,000 go to Works Depot cians who have been sent by God throughout history. The Baha’is believe that having a lot of fun, whilst feeling relaxed and Reduce Works Depot loan from $1,000,000 the Divine Physician for our age, the Saviour promised in all the Holy Books, is at the same time learning a lot about rhythm to $400,000 and music. Remove Christmas Lights ,$22,500 Baha’u’llah. He says: How does the drum help to relieve stress? Add CEO recruitment, $10,000 Procure loan of $270,000 for Library “There are numerous ways this occurs. When “The All-Knowing Physician hath His fi nger on the pulse of mankind. He per- people drum, they are generally having fun. Leaving a defi cit of $340,000 (round fi gures) It is diffi cult to be in a playful mode and be It is noted that there are four major items ceiveth the disease, and prescribeth, in His unerring wisdom, the remedy. stressed at the same time. Also, as described which have messed up the budget. Every age hath its own problem... We can well perceive how the whole hu- previously, the drum has the capacity to Non sale of land and CEO settlement man race is encompassed with great, with incalculable affl icti ons. We see it release negative feelings, of which stress is Admin salaries for annual leave to a number clearly one. When one hits the drum, he or of departing staff and Library cost over runs languishing on its bed of sickness, sore-tried and disillusioned. They that are she is placed squarely in the here and now. Of all the budget variations that the Audit intoxicated by self-conceit…can neither discover the cause of the disease, nor Some of our stress is created from past or Committee no doubt discussed, this was the best outcome. have they any knowledge of the remedy. They have conceived the straight future thoughts of fear, worry, or regret, but to be crooked, and have imagined their friend an enemy. The remedy the it is very diffi cult to be stressed and be in the The annual Compliance Audit Return (Jan 1 present moment”, wrote Robert Friedman. 09 to Dec 31 09) was presented and passed. world needeth in its present-day affl icti ons can never be the same as that At the moment, we have one regular The Shire had approx $180,000 in a trust which a subsequent age may require. Be anxiously concerned with the needs account from donations and sale of scrap for class in Toodyay. This class is held every of the age ye live in, and center your deliberati ons on its exigencies and re- Thursday evening at 6pm at the Factory Bushfi re Brigades and fi re survivors. Council Church on Stirling Terrace. We welcome decided to hand over its survivor monies to quirements….That which the Lord hath ordained as the sovereign remedy and new participants to this group; no experience the Salvation Army for them to distribute in mighti est instrument for the healing of all the world is the union of all its accordance with the agreed matrix. The other is required and all equipment is supplied (we peoples in one universal Cause, one common Faith. This can in no wise be have drums for sale too). $7,725 is to be shared equally between each We also run a very popular Kids’ Saturday of the 5 Volunteer Bushfi re Brigades and achieved except through the power of a skilled, an all-powerful and inspired Morning Music Workshop on a fairly regular Toodyay Fire and Rescue. Physician. This, verily, is the truth, and all else naught but error.” And He gives We are all now into a new era in Toodyay. basis. To register your interest in this group a warning: please call Heather on 9574 5463 or Felicity The weight of dislike and distrust has been on 0437 593 171 so we can keep you informed lifted. Those Councillors who have been of upcoming workshops. hurt by nasty and personal attacks need to “Incline your ears to the sweet melody of this Prisoner. Arise, and lift up your be strong and rise above the temptation to retaliate. Others need to back off and voices, that haply they that are fast asleep may be awakened. Say: The Hand Graham Boston remember why they are there. If any of Divine bounty proff ereth unto you the Water of Life. Hasten and drink your Councillor can’t put his or her energies into fi ll. Whoso hath been re-born in this Day, shall never die; whoso remaineth Northam Jewellery and Repairs the needs of the community, work towards the future and put the past behind them, then dead, shall never live.” 102 Fitzgerald Street Northam they should resign and let someone else with (Opp Red Rooster) the right motivation have a go. Council is no place for egos. If Councillors can lead by Phone: 9622 8037 example then the community will follow. For informati on, email: [email protected] or call 08 9330 6999 Mob: 0438 919 932 Let the healing begin! Page 16. THE TOODYAY HERALD April 2010 Toodyay Hair Studio when and where they meet Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm AAFC 708 SQUADRON SIMPLY MUSIC Australian Air Force Cadets 12 ½ to 17 year olds, male and Piano lessons for all ages. CWA Hall Friday afternnon and Saturday female. Building J1, Northam Army Camp Grt Eastern Hwy. Saturday morning. Contact Jan 0416 054 942. Friday 6:30pm to 9:30pm, during school term. 708squ@ 9am to noon cadetnet.gov.au SOCIAL TENNIS Tuesday 8.30am Ladies and senior men Phone 9574 2505 AFRICAN DRUMMING Thursdays (adults) 6 - 7.30pm at The Factory Baptist Church TOODYAY 4WD CLUB 120A Stirling Terrace Toodyay All instruments provided. Enquiries: Heather on 9574 5463. Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Please contact Dave Isbill 9574 4035 for location and time. ARTS TOODYAY INC LOSE WEIGHT - FEEL GREAT Meets fi rst Tuesday of the month, 7pm at The Old Police TOODYAY BALLET SCHOOL Station in Duke St Sth. For all interested in arts/crafts, Classes in Classical, Jazz and Tap held at 507 Julimar Rd, new with workshops. Enquiries to Wendy on 9574 4172 studio. Ages from 4yrs to Adults, girls and boys. 9574 4459. HERBALIFE Saturdays 9am - 2.30pm (except school holidays) AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION Calorie controlled weight management For breastfeeding information and the company of other TOODYAY/CLACKLINE KARATE CLUB programme mums. 2nd Tuesday of month at Parent Information Centre, Wednesday 3.30-4pm, under 8, 4-5pm under 11, 5-6pm under For personalised programme ring Gordon Street Northam 10am-noon. 4th Tuesday of month 14, 6-7.30pm seniors. Friday 3.30-4pm Peewees, 4-5pm Edith Welburn on 1800 818 289 Toodyay Playgroup 10am - noon. Contact Louise for more juniors, 5-6pm intermediate, 6-7pm seniors at the Youth Hall email [email protected] details on 9574 0229 Or order your products at TOODYAY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL P & C [email protected] AUTUMN CLUB Every 3rd Wednesday (except school holidays) Every Wednesday, 1pm to 4pm. Toodyay Sports Pavilion School Library, 7pm Contact Glenyce Bosnjak 9574 4587 TOODYAY DISTRICTS HORSE & PONY CLUB Laurie Biggs AVON VALLEY ADULT RIDING CLUB 4th Sunday of every month (Feb - Nov), Toodyay Race Authorised Meets 4th Saturday of each month (Feb - Nov) at Toodyay Course. Contact Tanzi 0427 859 493 Race Course. Contact: Sandra 9574 4429 TOODYAY FRIENDS OF THE RIVER MARRIAGE AVON VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SOC. 3rd Sunday of each month Duidgee Park (near Bolgart 3rd Friday of each month at Dept of Water, Bridge) at 8am October to April and 9am May to September. 254 Fitzgerald Street Northam, noon. Enquiries 9574 2578 CELEBRANT Phone 9574 2555 AVON VALLEY VINTAGE VEHICLE ASSOCIATION TOODYAY KINDERGYM 3rd Thursday every month , 8pm at the old engineers quarters Kindergym Fridays (except school holidays), Toodyay Sports Mob 0408 955 627 , next to Northam Railway Museum, Fitzgerald Street , Pavilion. Contact: Debra Andrijich 9574 2676 Create a very special Northam . ph 96221192 . TOODYAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CEREMONY AVON WOODTURNERS GROUP 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm Donegan’s Cottage Monthly meeting 4th Sunday 9am to 10pm, Workshops 2nd Any Time, Any Place and 4th Sunday 9am - Wool Pavilion, Toodyay Sports Ground. TOODYAY / JULIMAR JEWELS Tuesday 16th February, Wendouree Tearooms. BEJOORDING VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Ph Shirl 9574 5077 Meet at Bejoording Fire Shed, 3rd Saturday 5pm TOODYAY LIONS CLUB BINGO 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month Hotel Freemasons Every Wednesday, eyes down 7.30pm Community Centre Little Rascals TOODYAY MASONIC LODGE CHILDCARE CENTRAL VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 3rd Friday each month (except Jan) 4th Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Toodyay Fire and Masonic Hall, Fiennes St, 7.30pm Emergency Services Centre. Training 2nd Thursday of each month. TOODYAY MINIATURE RAILWAY (Inc) 2 SETTLERS RIDGE 1st and 3rd Sunday commencing Easter Sunday. Enquiries CHILD HEALTH IMMUNISATION CLINIC 9574 4462 TOODYAY 6566 The next immunisation clinic: Call for details. Please call Sheree PHONE/FAX 9574 2922 on 9574 4577 to book an appointment. TOODYAY MONTESSORI Monday and Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30am COONDLE NUNILE VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE Enquiries phone Sally on 9574 4184 or Jodie on 9574 5569. 0-12 YEARS - BRIGADE Meets 2nd Saturday of month from October to April, June and TOODYAY MUSIC CLUB INC BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL August, 5pm at Coondle Fire Shed. 2nd Friday of the Month from 7pm CWA Hall. Contact Teddy or Spencer 9574 4492. COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (CWA) General meeting - 4th Thursday of each month, 1.30pm, TOODYAY NATURALISTS’ CLUB C.W.A. Hall. New Members very welcome. 3rd Saturday each month, at CWA Hall 7pm. Enquiries to TOODYAY President on 9574 2560 or Secretrary on 6364 3609. Visitors CUBS, JOEYS & SCOUTS (only during school term) and new members will be made very welcome. Youth Hall, Showgrounds, Cubs & Joeys 4.00pm - 5.30pm EMU Scouts, Thursday 6pm - 8.00pm Ph: 9574 2363 TOODYAY NEIGHBOURHOOD/RURAL WATCH 2nd Tuesday each month commencing 6pm Toodyay Police FARM DRAMA CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Station (General Meeting bi-monthly - Feb, April, June, Aug, Monday 4-5.30pm, Call Anne on 9574 2458. Oct, Dec) Enquiries 9574 2212 Walk amongst the “Free Range Emus” EARTH SOLUTIONS - AVON VALLEY TOODYAY OLIVE GROWERS Third Tuesday of each month, 6pm at the PB Kirby Centre, Contact Francis Moran for meeting dates 9574 5786. in natural bushland cnr Gordon and Wellington Sts, Northam. New members • Guided Tours • Barbecues welcome. Contact Caroline Barr on 9622 8043 or Belle Moore TOODYAY PLAYGROUP on 9622 5203 for additional information. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am, Playgroup Hall, • Emu Products Shop Community Centre, Brenda Hutchinson 9574 4489 • Covered Eating Area • Toilets FITNESS AND FUN FOR THE OVER 55’s • Ice-cream & Cool Drinks Wednesday 9am, Sports Pavillion. TOODYAY RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS Coach & School Groups by ASSOCIATION (INC.) Appointment IDA’S HIDEAWAY General Meetings 3rd Tuesday each month @ the CWA Hall, Every Saturday, 1pm to 4pm at Butterly House. 7pm. Committee meetings fortnightly on Tuesday evening. OPEN DAILY 10AM - 4PM Contact Ida Edwards on 9574 2858 Contact Roger Bray (Chairperson) 9574 4562. Hosts: Kip & Charmian Venn

JULIMAR VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE TOODYAY RED CROSS PHONE 9574 1415 Meets 1st Saturday of month, 6pm at Julimar Fire Station 2nd Monday of month, Anglican Hall, 1.30pm followed by BYO BBQ. Training Sunday following meeting, 10am, Julimar Fire Station. TOODYAY SPINNERS Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday from 9am Parkers Cottage. MOERLINA President: CArol Worrell 0407 429 047; Secretary: Phil Every Tuesday and Thursday Toodyay Sports Pavilion Harmer 9574 2015

MURDER MYSTERY CLUB TOODYAY SUB -BRANCH RSL Meets Third Friday of the month, St Stephens Church Hall, 1st Saturday of March, May, July, September and November 10am - 12.30. Ph Liz 9574 5967 or Linda 9621 1620 at 2pm at the Bowling Club. AGM second Saturday in February at the Bowling Club. Contact Lou 9574 4310 RAG BAGS QUILTING GROUP 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 BRIGADE 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 April 2010 Page 17. public notices

landmarks recorded by the early explorers Toodyay Historical Society Inc. Day on Saturday 8 May. Registrations The Toodyay of WA (1836-1864). Parts 1, 3 and 7 of the Notice of Annual General Meeting. The available from Allison Ralph on 0417993004 series are completed, on the Moore (1836), AGM of the Toodyay Historical Society will or from Secretary St John Sub Centre Tues, Historical Society Drummond (1841-42) and Dempster (1861) be held at 2pm on Saturday 10 April 2010, Wed, Thurs on 9574 2390. Early payment expeditions. More information on these at the CWA Hall, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. required to obtain your workbook for study (Inc) publications: http://lesmikebrooker.com/ Followed by afternoon tea (2.30pm) amd a before the day. The next Flexible learning explorer.htm. public lecture (3pm). All welcome. day will be 11 July followed by 7 November. Beth Frayne Our next general meeting will be st Public lecture: Explorers routes revisited - Secretary Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 7pm at Donegan’s Cottage. For information about Toodyay area. Author Lesley Brooker will Birthdays present an illlustrated lecture on the first MEMBERSHIP subs are due, from 1st any matter to do with the Toodyay Historical st Society, or how we may assist you or your three explorations of the Toodyay Valley Rob Welburn Damien Orr March 2010. If you joined on or after 1 (1831, 1836). Saturday, 10 April 2001, November 2009, your subs carry over into group, please contact our Secretary Beth Daryl Orr Steve Hide Frayne - 9574 5971, President Len Leeder - in the CWA Hall, Stirling Tce, Toodyay: Raelene Fleay Michael McKone the 2010/2011 financial year. Please pay at a 2.30pm, afternoon tea; 3pm, lecture. Hosted meeting or excursion or send a cheque to the 9574 4343, or Vice President Robyn Taylor Damien Higgins Steve Cullen - 9574 2578. by the Toodyay Historical Society. Gold Murray Hasson Charlotte Hunter Treasurer, PO Box 32, Toodyay WA 6566. coin donation. All welcome. Thank you to those of you that have already Our headquarters are at Donegan’s Cottage, Julia Robinson Angela Johnson re-subscribed! which is open to the public every Thursday Eryn Evans Renee Watson Country Halls History Tour from 1pm to 3pm. You will find us on Tim Downie Carolyn Downie On Sunday, 7th March 2010, Desrae Clarke Toodyay Street in the Toodyay Showgrounds. Thank you Mark Taylor Gary Nelmes Membership is $10. Ben Sloper Nicholas Nelmes led an enthralled group of 21 members and To all of the people who helped Brigid G friends on a magical mystery hall tour across Elysha Watts Janine Evans during the difficult times of the fire and the Kiah Connor Evelyn Eddy the Toodyay and Northam countryside. aftermath - thank you. Ray Paynter met us at the site on Nunyle Walk 15,000 Carole Plackett Agricultural Hall, then we went on to visit AVON VALLEY ARTS NEWS Wongamine (ruin), Mumberkine (not used), Steps a Day School Holiday Program SHAPE returns Jennacubbine Tavern (for lunch), Southern to the Old Girl’s School Northam. With Birthdays Brook (in use) and Irishtown (in use). The launch of the Global Children’s sessions twice daily from 10am-12noon & CONNOR, Kiah. Happy Northam identity, Doug Morgan told us some 1pm-3pm. good stories about Irishtown, and presented Challenge™ 21st birthday to our We offer a great variety of activities and uberRovernerd son Kiah. the Society with a short history of the Hall. sessions only cost $5 ea. Starting Monday The building materials and styles seen at OLYMPIC legends, Cathy Freeman and Love, Mummy, Daddy, April 12th and finishes on Friday April 16th. Shaye, Kieran, Jordan, each site were of great interest. Nostalgically, Herb Elliott, came together to rally for the Ph AVAS 9622 2245. the position of former welcome signs could health of Australian children. Cathy and Herb Tiana and Jake Bob xxx be seen in two of the old halls. Beth trotted are encouraging Toodyay Shire youngsters The Magic of Gongs & Quartz Crystal out again the Nunyle Hall Autumn Tea Dance to take 15,000 steps a day in an effort to Singing Bowls will be held in the Old Post Anniversaries poem (published in 1939 by the unidentified change their long-term health, wellbeing and Office Gallery, Northam Arts Centre. On Nunyler), which mentions that the Hall was physical fitness. Sunday April 11th at 6pm. used by the local CWA. Launched on 17th March and running for 50 Peter & Simone Swift Phone Rhodda on 9621 1373. Michelle & Les Sloper Excursion to New Norcia days from September, the inaugural Global On Sunday, 28th March 2010, a select group Children’s Challenge™ will play a critical Jim & Serina Watson SENIOR FIRST AID COURSE for anyone Teresa & Tim Watson of members ventured forth on a very pleasant role in changing the behaviour and attitudes who has a current First Aid certificate due day to New Norcia, where we refreshed of Toodyay Shire youth as well as children to expire we are holding a Flexible Learning our memories of this fascinating place. The across the country, by presenting physical Calling all Tintookies. Phone 9574 2363. restoration work in the chapels was admired, activity as fun, stimulating and worthwhile. particularly the beautiful angels. The tour Children will wear a pedometer every day was lead by the very knowledgeable and and log their steps into an interactive website entertaining volunteer guide Sharon. We which takes them on a virtual journey around enjoyed a late afternoon aperitif on the the world. lower verandah of the grand New Norcia An alarming 25% of Australian children Hotel, then admired the grand staircase on are overweight or obese. If weight gain our way upstairs to sample the view from continues on its current path, 80% of all the enormous upper verandah. A few of us Australian adults and a third of Australian ducked up the Great Northern Highway to children will be overweight or obese by photograph a ruin or two before returning 2020. home via Calingiri and Bolgart. “The health of our future generations is At our last meeting, we discussed the at serious risk and it is our responsibility as Moondyne Festival, the Municipal Inventory individuals, as parents, teachers, businesses process, the repair and future of Donegan’s and organisations to do our bit in educating Cottage, our role in Toodyay’s Plan for the today’s youth,” said Australian Olympic Future, Shire budget submissions, future champion Cathy Freeman OAM. grants, a proposed visit by the Beverley “A number of studies indicate that Historical Society and countless other things Australian children today are ranked as that are still being written up in the minutes! one the most inactive of all developed The Society was very pleased to have countries,” she said. “As these habits track representatives at the grand re-openings into adulthood, it increases the future on 24th March of the Toodyay Library, chance of bad heart health, increased Newcastle Gaol and Connor’s Mill. The metabolic risk and even cancer. The Global many and varied contributions by Toodyay Children’s Challenge aims to overturn these locals was just admirable. The new work unhealthy patterns and reverse the long- on the Library is particularly beautiful term implications and risks associated with and fitting for this heritage building, the inactivity in childhood.” former Mechanics’ Institute and Road Herb Elliott, Global Corporate Challenge® Board Chambers and Offices. Members also Chairman and Australian Olympic champion attended a special CWA afternoon tea the says Australian companies/businesses can next day for Dr Walkey, Shaun Byron and now help improve the health of future other generous Toodyay people, in relation generations. to the Hall’s new air conditioning. Vice “In 2010 for every company/business President Robyn Taylor took the opportunity which enrols a participant in the Global to present Dr Walkey with some research Corporate Challenge®, a child in the notes complied by Beth Frayne on Toodyay’s community will be sponsored in the Global medical and allied services (1851-2010), Children’s Challenge™ at no cost to the with some emphasis on the doctors, of school, or to parents. This year, Global course. Dr Walkey is the third longest serving Corporate Challenge® is aiming to sign Toodyay doctor (19+ years), following the up 50,000 Australian participants (120,000 lead of Dr. Patrick J. O’Reilly (serving worldwide) so that means 50,000 Australian for 25 years, 1952-1977) and Dr. William children will have the opportunity to take Mayhew (serving for 22 years, 1872-1876, part in this exciting programme,” said Herb. 1877-1895) Next Events Businesses in Toodyay Shire can now make Notice of our Annual General Meeting, a difference not only to the health, mental Saturday, 10th April 2010, 2pm, at the CWA wellbeing, fitness and productivity of their Hall, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. Followed workforce, but also make a significant impact by afternoon tea, at 2.30pm. Could members on the fitness habits of Toodyay Shire youth. please bring a plate to share? The afternoon “I am proud to be involved in the launch tea will be followed by our guest speaker, of the Global Children’s Challenge™ and Lesley Brooker. Please invite family and encourage all Toodyay Shire workers to friends to this public event (See below) persuade their companies or colleagues to Lecture, CWA Hall, 3.00pm: Explorers sign up and get the world moving,” said Routes Revisited. Lesley will talk about Cathy. the first three explorations of the Toodyay For more information on the Global Valley: 1831: Dale and Moore; 1836: Children’s Challenge™, or to register for the Drummond, Whitfield and Anderson; 1836: Global Corporate Challenge®, go to www. Moore, Leake and Broun. A retired renowned gettheworldmoving.com.au. WA ornithologist, Lesley is writing a series of nine books, locating the campsites and Page 18. 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THE kids had a great time at Duidgee Park Brenda Hutchinson for our end of term Easter wind up. We started with a song and played with a WELCOME to Toodyay Playgroup; we parachute (which is always a favourite with have a fantastic new year planned for the children). They made rabbit ears to hop 2010. around with and even got to pat a lovely soft There have been a lot of changes this pet rabbit named Flopsy. Sticking Roger year in our Toodyay Playgroup Committee Rabbit’s bow tie on was made a little harder with a lot of members leaving due to their after blindfolding and spinning them around, children going to kindy/pre-school. giving us some comical results. Then we all We would like to extend a big Thank sat down to a lovely picnic that everyone You to the 2009 Committee for all their shared. I think that Daphne’s chocolate hard work during the year and welcome muffins with Easter eggs on top were a the 2010 Toodyay Playgroup Committee favourite with young and mature. Then it was Members: time for the exciting Easter egg hunt. It was so President Brenda Hutchinson good to watch the older children helping the Vice President Jessica Eyres younger ones find their quota of shiny eggs. Secretary Jean Galloway Thank you to everyone who has helped to Vice Secretary Rebecca Whittaker make the playgroup transition a smooth one. Treasurer Jenny Kelly We have a fantastic group of volunteers who Vice Treasurer Martina Bretschnider set up and run the circuit. I am not sure who Fundraiser Sue Foster has the most fun. Toodyay Playgroup is open on Tuesday So please feel free to join us having fun in a and Thursday from 9.30 - 11.30am. Please casual and relaxed atmosphere, every Friday come in and have a chat; it’s is a great way (during school term) down at the Sports to meet other mums, make new friends pavilion from 9.30am. Don’t forget that your and allows the little ones to socialise with first session’s free. other children. Playgroup fees are $25 per Questions? Call Karen (President) on term for one child or $30 for two or more 0421 357 333.

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