23 March 2021 $1 (inc. GST) Vol 23 Issue 05 GOLDEN FEATHER HUNT This year the Newdegate Public Library is taking Will you be the lucky finder of one of the following part in the Golden Feather Hunt as part of the feathers? 2021 Scribblers Festival. The Scribblers Festival celebrates creativity, literacy and the special place • White Feather - ready for decorating and the that local libraries hold in the hearts of children chance to win a Spot Prize; and parents. • Silver Feather - fetching a Book Prize; • Golden Feather - winning a VIP Scribblers Between 18 March - 7 May there are thousands of Festival experience, an iPad, and more; feather bookmarks in public libraries across • A special Sapphire Feather to be found at each Western Australia and we need YOUR help to find and every participating library for a Book them! Find one of the four different types of Prize! feathers hidden in the Children’s and Young Adults sections, follow the directions, and you could win The Newdegate Public Library will be running an some AMAZING prizes. additional competition. Send us a picture of you with your book and decorated white feather to be Feather finders win a variety of prizes, but most of in with a chance of winning an assortment of all, fuel their love of reading and libraries. additional prizes. We hope to see you soon! Produced at the Newdegate Community Resource Centre Inc. Ph: 9871 1791 Fax: 9871 1792 Email: [email protected] The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Thank you for your contributions towards this weeks Gatepost. Please send in your local news, photos and announcements to [email protected] or phone 9871 1791 by Tuesday 6th April @ 12 Noon Inclusion cannot be guaranteed after this time. Contents NEXT EDITION Page 4 - 8 Noticeboard Wednesday Page 9 Whodegate? 7th April 2021 Page 10 & 11 Newdegate Summer Sports Page 12 Family Man Advertising Costs (inc GST) Page 13 Grace’s Gardening Tips Full Page $35.00 Page 14 Wander this Weekend 1/2 Page $20.00 1/4 Page $14.00 Page 15 Astrotourism 1/8 Page $8.00 Page 16 AstraZeneca - Is it safe? Page 17 Roe Election Results All additions/changes to be in by 12 noon the Monday prior to printing. Page 19 COVID-19 Vaccine - What you need to know Page 20 What’s happening at the CRC Newdegate CRC Opening Hours Page 21 Shire of Lake Grace Fire Zones Monday - Thursday Page 22 & 23 Police News 8:30am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 4:30pm Page 24 & 25 Grain Brokers Weekly Report Page 26 - 31 Shire News Friday 9am - 2:00pm Page 33 Recipe Page 34 Puzzles Saturday & Sunday CLOSED Room Hire Prices Small Room $20per hour | $50per day Printing, Scanning, Desktop Publishing, Binding, Laminating, Label Making, Faxing, Emailing, Stationary Supplies, IT Support, Exam Supervision, Local Information, Library Pop-Up Shops, Video Conferencing, Library, Centrelink Access Point, Medicare, MyGov, Room Hire, Equipment Hire, Workshops, Activities, Events $30per hour | $60half day | $100full day DISCLAIMER 1) No liability shall be incurred by the Gate Post by reason of any amendments to, or error or inaccuracy in or the partial or total omission of an advertisement or by reason of delay or default or from any other cause whatsoever. If in the opinion of the Gate Post the error clearly reduces the value of the advertisement and the advertiser notifies it to the Gate Post within seven days of the publication date, then one correction will be made without charge. 2) While the editors normally aim to publish all materials submitted. The Gate Post reserves the right to refuse to publish or republish any contribution or advertisement without giving any reason. 3) No articles, letters or advertisements will be accepted which appear to be defamatory or accusatory, or to favour one side in a legal dispute. 4) The Gate Post reserves the right to shorten or otherwise amend any contribution other than advertisements. 5) The opinions, views & beliefs expressed in articles & other submissions to The Gate Post do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views & beliefs of CRC staff or committee. 2 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Newdegate Fox Shoot 2021 A fox shoot was held in Newdegate on the 12th and 13th March. It was well supported with 8 teams shooting 26 foxes and 1 cat. It was great to see so many people come to the wind up for Sunday lunch at the rifle club. Delicious meat and gravy rolls were enjoyed by all. Thanks to the rifle club for providing the venue. Thank you to Colin and Cindy Dunkeld for providing the prizes and the Sporting & Shooter association who donate $5 for every fox and cat to Men's Health. Prizes went to the all women’s team ‘Samantha Fox’ - Tracey and Brooke Williamson and Rebecca (who also got a black and white rabbit). The most foxes went to Dean, Richo, Bangers, Gav and Jack. Longest tail went to Jason and Wes. Thanks for participating. See you next year 3 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 NOTICE BOARD FARMERS Tip Opening Times If you would like double loads of sheep and lambs carted to Katanning trade sale or WAMMCO Wednesday 9am - 1pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Ring Geoff Galloway 0428712508 NEWDEGATE OCCASIONAL DAYCARE Professionally staffed, licensed centre providing your children with quality care and a safe stimulating curriculum based on the new National Quality Framework! THURSDAY 9:00AM TO 3:00PM CATERING FOR 0-6 YEAR OLDS Please contact the coordinator Katie Sherwood on The Gate Post is now available ONLINE 0427 271 454 For Bookings for $1 per edition. Managed by Gnowangerup Family Support Association. Bringing licensed, cost effective child care to small towns in the Great Southern since 1988. To sign up or switch your subscription email [email protected] or call (08) 9871 1791 Visiting on Wednesdays WEST COAST SEAFOOD VAN AT NUTRIEN (LANDMARK) Next visit 24th March 2021 3pm - 4pm Phone PHILIP on 9821 1141 or Quality Seafood delivered Mobile 0427 241 204 to your door 4 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 NOTICE BOARD WEATHER FORECAST Newdegate Football Club Max Min Possible Chance of Newdegate football club is seeking a cleaner for Day Temp Temp rainfall Rainfall the upcoming 2021 season. Approx. 5 hours per week, Paid Position. Wed 24/03 23°C 7°C 0mm 0% Please contact Rosie Allen Thur 25/03 27°C 9°C 0mm 0% 0430 039 259 for further information. Fri 26/03 24°C 10°C 0mm 0% Sat 27/03 27°C 9°C 0mm 0% Sun 28/03 33°C 13°C 0mm 0% WANTED Mon 29/03 33°C 17°C 0mm 20% Coaches for both A & B Grade for 2021 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology. If you are interested please contact Bek Dunkeld on 0428 357 716 As of Tuesday 23rd March 2021 or [email protected] 5 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 NOTICE BOARD Congratulations Chaz Hall & Aleisha McCagh, who welcomed their baby girl Olivia Gwendoline Hall into the world on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 at 8:10pm weighing 7lb 7oz. PUBLIC NOTICE Newdegate Tanks Upgrade Water Corporation is starting to work to replace the existing 90kL water storage tank with two new 60kL tanks. The site is approximately 1km south of the town of Newdegate. This work is scheduled to begin in late March 2021 and be completed by the end of October 2021. We appreciate the community’s understanding while this essential work is undertaken and apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, please call 24 hour Faults, Emergencies and Security line: 13 13 75 6 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 NOTICE BOARD EXTENSION OF RESTRICTED *ROADWORKS* BURNING TIMES FOR THE SHIRE OF LAKE GRACE TO 30 APRIL 2021 Resealing works on the Newdegate- Lake King main road (Colie-Lake King Rd), works are Please be advised that the Chief between Haig road and Hewson road. Executive Officer of the Shire of Lake Grace hereby extends the Restricted Burning time Starting date, Thursday 25 March, for the Shire to midnight of 30 April 2021, estimated to be finished Wednesday 31 March effective immediately. 2021. A Permit to Burn is required to light a fire in Half road closure. Stop, Slow Down and the open air up to that and including date. expect up to 15 minutes in delays. Congratulations Daniel & Whitney Watkins on the birth of Ally Elizabeth Watkins, born 18th March 2021 at 10:20am. Mum and baby are both going great. 7 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 8 The Gate Post 23 March 2021 Whodegate?Aleisha McCagh Current Occupation? Currently navigating being a parent but before this I was a teacher in Jerramungup. How would your friends describe you? Honest, reliable, generous and caring. Where do you see yourself in five years? Here in Newdegate on the farm perhaps with more kids. Do you have a talent? Being really organised however that's hard to keep up with at the moment! Do you have a dream job? Not really, I love being a teacher. Although it's challenging it's very rewarding. Do you have any hobbies? I enjoy reading when I have time, going to the beach, walking and I don't mind gardening here and there. Do you have a favourite book or author? Not really. Who is your idol? I don't think I really have one. What was your first job? Check out chick at IGA in Geraldton. Do you have any pets? Yes a dog called Whiskey and a cat called Chardy (Chardonnay).