July 2020 issue 123Australia’s aluminium
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Central Districts Axemen’s Association.
Linda Miller 9733 2098
9733 2545
Coolup 9530 3258
Coolup LCDC (Landcare) 1st Monday of the month Kim Wilson 9733 2628
Dam Spinners Fortnightly Craft Centre, Waroona
Joy Jackson 9733 1810
Wagerup Community Consultative Network
For information contact Tom Busher at Alcoa on 9733 8768
FRAGYLE Preston Beach Hall 3rd Sat.
Bi- Monthly Laurie Snell 9733 1219
Community Calendar for Meetings, Church Services & Events
Shop
To make an appointment for Welfare
Lake Clifton/Herron Residents Association
Meetings every 2nd month on the 2nd Monday Contact: Jenny Rose 0428 343 028
Waroona Historical Society 3rd Thurs 4:00pm
Debra Tyler 041 7 70 5 966
Waroona Hamel RSL Meetings are: 2nd Thursday in Feb, Apr, June, Aug (AGM), Oct, Dec. 4pm Memorial Hall - all welcome
President: Tracey Fickling Ph: 0408 937 577
waroonahamelrsl@gmail.com
South Mandurah Al-Anon Group Every Monday at 10am Uniting Church,
2 Rees Place, Wannanup
WAROONA
Enquiries at Parish Office 9531 1248
Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc - Peel Branch
Strong on Your Feet Exercise Class for Seniors Waroona Senior Citizens Centre
Millar Street
For Further Information please contact: Jan McGlinn
Ph: 9535 4749 Mob: 0427 088 615
Waroona Lions 2nd & 4th Monday—
John Clare 0407 080 671
First Waroona Girl Guides Saturdays 9.30 - 11.30am
Fouracre St.(During school terms)
Parish Priest: Father Concord Bagaoisan OSJ
Mobile 0435 494 472 Email:
waroona.parish@bunburycatholic.org.au
phone 9739 2090 for details
Senior Citizens Welfare Last Wednesday - Jan Wood 9733 3701.
Hall Hire: Shire Office 9733 7800
UNITING CHURCH
Worship Services & Sunday School
Each Sunday at 9:30am A warm welcome is extended to all.
Elders: Daphne Bennell Jennifer Turner
Phone: 0499 859 303 Minister: Rev. Robert Jetta
Tai Chi Pisconeri Hts Park
Thursday, 9.30am – Del Leahy 9733 1201
WAROONA BUS to Mandurah Forum then
Halls Head-
Mandurah Bus Charters 9581 6555
Waroona Creative Arts Centre Art, papercraft, multimedia, patchwork, spinning and knitting. Please contact Sarah 0408934462 New members welcome
Coolup Progress Association 1st Thurs of month 9:30 am Coolup Hall
Bev Alexander 0407 381 281
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1st Wed—Dot Hansen 9733 1892
WELL OF LIVING WATER
7 pm every 2nd Friday Needed, prayer Warriors for our
Nation from 2 Chronicles 7v14 All welcome supper after.
Waroona Playgroup Playgroup is open Mon, Tues and Thurs 9-11am for children 0-5yrs old 2 Henning Street Waroona WA 6215 Facebook - Waroona Playgroup 2017 waroonaplaygroup@gmail.com
WAROONA ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Sub Centre Opening Times Tues & Thurs
9:00am - 12 noon, then 12:30 to 3pm Phone: 9733 2122 EMERGENCY: 000
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9am – 1pm
Bay prices are $20 and sellers can set up from
7:30am. For more information please contact Jo Sherar 0421 113 620 or Bev McLean 0400 204 340 from the Waroona Action
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Waroona Lions Club
Congratulations to the following people with Birthdays in July Seniors News
Bill Johnson Joan Scott Lyn Della Franca Mark Winter Mia Catalano Narelle Catalano Sandy Mansell
Happy 55th
Wedding Anniversary
Pam & Mike Whitney
Hello everyone, hope you are all keeping well. Our first meeting is the Annual General Meeting, which will be on the 29th July at 1.30pm at Seniors Hall on Millar Street. We request that all members attend if possible, but if you are new to town you are most welcome to join us. Afternoon tea is supplied and we will be keeping social distancing so you will be safe. The Hall has had new carpet laid and it looks great. Many thanks to Hobsons of Harvey. Looking forward to seeing you. Kind regards, Janet Wood (Secretary) 9733 3701
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July 2020 Page 5 Waroona Veterinary Clinic News
Arthritis in Cats Cats get arthritis too. The good news is it is easy to treat and rather inexpensive too. Does this resemble your older cat? MYTH: It is normal for my cat to slow down as they get older. It is NOT normal for your cat to ‘slow down’ as they get older. It is common but it is not normal. This is quite often a sign of pain associated with arthritis. Because cats are relatively small and agile they can hide or cover up mobility difficulties caused by arthritis. Unlike dogs, cats with arthritis don't generally limp. Have you noticed any of the following? 1. Have you noticed your cat hesitating, or being more reluctant to jump up or down? Onto your lap, the furniture or through a cat flap? 2. Have you noticed your cat slowing down? Sleeping more - especially in one place, stiffening up or getting a bit creaky? 3. Have you noticed a deterioration in your cat's appearance? Such as a matted or scruffy coat? 4. Have you noticed any change in your cat's attitude or daily routine?
hole for a cat sized ‘door' and attract your cat inside with deep comfy bedding and some dry food. Watch which hiding places they like best and take away unused boxes. Make food access easy: Put food somewhere that your cat can get to it easily without having to jump too much. It should be in a place where your cat feels 'safe' and not near the cat flap or litter tray. Relocate water: Cats often prefer having their drinking water away from their food so you might want to put a second bowl in another room. Relocate litter tray: Make sure the litter tray is in a place where your cat feels 'safe' (not in a busy corridor or near the cat flap). Litter trays with lower sides can be more comfortable for stiff and creaky cats. Control weight: Being overweight can put extra strain on your cat's joints so keeping their weight down is helpful. If your cat is overweight ask your vet or vet nurse for advice on a suitable diet. Help your cat to groom: Take time to find out what sort of grooming your cat likes best. Painful areas are best avoided. Gentle grooming can help maintain your cat's interest in life.
Less tolerant around people and/or more withdrawn? If you have noticed any of these changes or behaviours in your cat you should consult your vet or vet nurse for advice and consider arranging a check-up for your cat. There are a range of treatments for cats with different price options. Some cats will do well on special diets designed for joint issues or simply by improving their diet by adding essential fatty acids to reduce inflammation. Some cats with a more advanced stage of the disease will require pain relief. This can be in the form of tablets or a liquid which you put into their mouth or over their food. Talk to your vet clinic about which options are best suited for you and your cat. With the options available there is no need for your furry friend to be in pain. Be nice to your cat – consider their comfort especially as they get older. Tips for older cats Whether your older cat has arthritis or not, here are some things you can do to help make their old age more comfortable. Maintain Activity: Create places where your cat can easily climb and hide. For example, have one or two cardboard boxes with a
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OLD LAKE CLIFTON FIRE SHED GETS NEW LEASE ON LIFE The Waroona Shire Council has supported a request from the Lake Clifton Action Group to repurpose the old Lake Clifton Fire Shed to provide wide ranging benefits to the local community. At the 26th May Council meeting, it was resolved to reallocate $8,000 from savings from the Waroona Recreation and Aquatic Centre budget and towards allowing the Action Group to run youth and mental health related programs. The funding will go towards: - repair/replace the old fluoro lights with energy efficient LED lights in the shed as well as patio - Install emergency exit signage - Install emergency compliant exit doors and mechanism - Bring the electrical distribution board into compliance - Install additional GPO’s - Repair/install exterior basketball/tennis court lights - Install tennis poles - Replace tennis net - Storage space for youth equipment and basketball and
tennis equipment for the Tuart Grove sporting facilities. Shire President, Cr Mike Walmsley said that the funding is required to bring the building in line with the required BCA standards and to provide a suitable space for our youth. “These works to the Old Fire Shed in Lake Clifton, will allow for a safe space for young people to congregate, in support of proposed monthly youth mentoring activities planned for the area. “It will be a place they can call their own”
Media Release
A woman was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane…. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay and if passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes… Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind as her Seeing Eye Dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight. He could also tell she had flown this very flight before, because the pilot approached her and calling her by name said: ”Kathy, we are in Sydney for almost an hour, would you like to get off and stretch your legs?” She replied: “No thanks, but maybe Max would like to stretch his legs?” Picture this: All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye Dog! The pilot was even wearing sun glasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but some tried to change airlines! Things aren’t always as they appear.
A True Story about a Seeing Eye Dog
July 2020 Page 7 Outline of Drakesbrook Days and Waroona Years from 1839 till …..
Pioneer History -World War II World War II brought many changes to the lives of Waroona District residents. The V.C.D. (Volunteer Defence Corps) and spotting plane centre in Waroona was at the Road Board Office on South Western Highway, and plane spotting was done by those having the most outlying telephones – Mrs Dawe in the north, Mr and Mrs Bill Ross to the south and Mrs Dolores Weller to the west. Mrs Weller can remember being on duty all night during the Japanese ‘scare’, and the Waroona town centre was on roster for 24 hours. The spotters reported to the R.A.A.F. and the code word was changed each week. At one stage the ‘scare’ was so
serious for the western residents of the district that they had their carts packed with provisions and a horse was kept in the yards, in case women and children had to make their way to the hills. The local V.D.C. Officer in Charge was Claude Crayden, and Stan J. Weller was in charge of the men as a Lieutenant, instructing the men under him in explosives and use of weapons. Bill Ross of the Hamel Nursery mapped the district and observation posts were set up along the coast for signalling. Lake Clifton, in particular, was considered an excellent landing place for foreign planes, as was Myalup Beach. Defence headquarters in Waroona was a hall, now a home on the south- west corner of Logue Street and Recreation Road, and it was here that
the defence guard members gathered every Sunday and also Thursday nights at the prearranged emergency signal of three blasts of the Nestlé factory whistle. Although the men were told Darwin and Broome had been hit, very little was heard afterwards, the alert then fizzled out. The Waroona District V.D.C. was made up of the able bodied men in the area and there were six sections of 10 men each; Quartermaster team, Mortar team, Reconnaissance team, Bren Carrier team, Path Finder and Demolition Crew. Active members included farmers, Nestlé workers, and shopkeepers. In fact, the storeman at Walmsley’s
store, Frank Beacham, was Quartermaster. Other names include Don Pitman, Ralph Foster and Rex Johns, although there were many others, and all took part in regular displays when the ‘top brass’ came down from Perth. The Home Defence Guard, as they were known, were allocated certain areas. In Bert Iseppi’s case this was Myalup, where in case an enemy landing was made he was to blow a cutting and diversion drain bridge. There was no evidence a landing was ever made. Home nursing and first aid classes were held in Waroona and many attended to be instructed by Dr. R. Barrington Knight. So keen were the ladies that one, Viv Evans, used to ride her chestnut pony from west of the Harvey River to the Weller farm 3.2 km west of town, and then go in with the Weller family for classes. The end of World War II meant an end to ration cards and blackout curtains for the women of the district, but more than that, the men who served overseas and within Australia would be returning home. Victory celebrations were held and a dance in the Waroona Hall was very well attended, with one woman arriving draped in wattle. A ‘serpentine’ – men and women formed a chain – danced around and wove their way out of the hall and around the streets. The War was over, the men could come home, and life would return to normal.
The 10th Light Horse at the 1932 Waroona Show (Photo courtesy of the Birch Family)
The Men of the 10th Light Horse (Hamel Troop) Jock Graham, Hec Hodge, Charlie Fowler, Tom Archibald (Photo courtesy Mr Tom
Archibald)
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Waroona CRC Service Impact
Waroona CRC Inc & Waroona Family Support’s priority as always is for the wellbeing, health and safety of our employees and clients.
The Centre is taking active measures to manage COVID-19 and to protect the most vulnerable in our community as the virus continues to spread.
We want you to stay engaged with the Waroona CRC and Family Support Service through this difficult time, however PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE CENTRE IF:
You have returned from overseas in the last 14 days You have been In contact with someone from overseas in the last 14 days
You have had contact with someone who has tested positively for COVID-19 You are experiencing flu-like symptoms such as:
Coughing, Fever, Fatigue/muscle aches or Shortness of breath Please do not be offended if you show signs of being ill and we ask you to leave the building.
Ways that you can interact with our Staff is to contact us via telephone or email. Contacts are:
Waroona CRC (Mon –Thurs. 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-1pm) 9733 3011 Email: reception@waroonacrc.com.au
Community Car bookings: Unavailable Family Support Service
Waroona, Yarloop and Preston Beach (T,W,TH) 0498 273 428 Email: fsscoordinator@waroonacrc.com.au
Harvey (M&T) 0467 563 203 Email: fssharvey@waroonacrc.com.au
On site Consultation Tues 10am -12noon St Pauls Church Young St Harvey Pinjarra (Tues) 0409 468 425
Email: fsspinjarra@waroonacrc.com.au If numbers are engaged, please contact the Waroona CRC on 9733 3011
Keep an eye out for our latest COVID-19 Newsletter
SHIRE OF WAROONA NOTICE OF MEETINGS 2020
The Council of the Shire of Waroona will hold its Ordinary Council meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month, (Unless advertised otherwise).
Meetings will be held at the Waroona Shire Council Chambers, rear of 52 Hesse Street, Waroona commencing at 4.00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
DEAN UNSWORTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Waroona Historical Society The Haub Family – 100 years ago ………continued
Continuing on from last month’s introduction to the Haub Family, we learn more about the other characters in this continuing story. During the early 1900’s, the area of Lake Clifton was rugged, dense and wild country full of wildlife such as kangaroos and wild ducks, which were hunted and used for food by the families of the area - Leah Fouracre, Claude Newnham, Stan Hair, the Holmes brothers, the Pahl brothers, Alex Hay and Stan Gates. Travel was by horse- back, horse and cart or coach and the coastal road from Mandurah to Bunbury was an unsealed sandy track, as was the track to Drakesbrook (Waroona). By this time Otto Haub had successfully secured Wellington Locations 998, 999, 1000 and 812 - grazing leases of 513 acres, situated adjacent to the Siding on the Lake Clifton Railway 17 miles west of Waroona, pasturing 430 sheep and lambs. Wellington Loc. 955, containing 100 acres of unimproved land, Wellington Loc. 3595 - 222 acres of
unimproved land and had built a house with 4 rooms, near the shore of Lake Clifton. The property was aptly named Lake View Farm. Otto’s nearest neighbour was Robert Pahl. Pahl’s parents, originally from Prussia (Germany), settled in South Australia in 1854. In 1889 Robert and his brother George Louis sailed for Western Australia, landing at Albany, eventually taking up land along the lower reaches of the Harvey River. 1917, Otto began
a courtship with Beatrice Kathleen Munday. Beatrice was the daughter of James Thomas Albert Munday and Annie Christina (nee Henningsen) of Marradong. James, a widower, after his wife Sarah died in 1897, had 7 children under 11 years old to look after. Annie already had a son - George Henry Henningsen from a relationship and she went on to have 4 children with James - Lionel, Beatrice, Beryl and Bertram. Anne Kristine Nielsen Henningsen – born in Denmark,
immigrated to Australia with father Niels, mother Magdalena and sister Elise and brother Andrea, landing in Hobart, Tasmania in 1872. James Munday, born in England 1840 and arrived in Fremantle in 1842 grew up in the Guildford area, then farmed at Marradong until his death in early 1917. Annie moved to the Waroona/Pinjarra area after James’ death to be near to her eldest son George who was then 18 years old and a labourer at a farm owned by Moss Birch, west of
Waroona. During 1918 Otto’s sheep continually got into Robert Phal’s paddock. Phal, becoming annoyed at Haub’s sheep constantly eating the grass on his property took over 40 sheep to the pound in Yarloop. The pound yards were not suitable to hold sheep and Haub only got back about 30 of his own sheep. Prior
to this event, Otto offered some wire for a dividing fence, if Phal would help him, but Phal refused. Subsequently, Otto did the work himself. From then onwards, the two men did not meet or speak to each other. On 18 January 1919 Otto married Beatrice Kathleen Munday and on 22 July the same year, their daughter Millicent was born and life at Lake View was content…………………………… or was it?
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July 2020 Page 10 Fifty Years of Lions Club History
50 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH – JULY 1970 The Lions road signs were erected at each end of
town. The photo is a current photo and after 50 years, they are looking a bit ratty now!!
40 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH – JULY 1980 Lion Len Miller becomes Zone Chairman for our Zone, with 6 clubs reporting to him, Bunbury, Collie, Eaton, Mandurah, Pinjarra and Waroona.
30 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH – JULY 1990. With winter now here, the wood raffles are in full swing led by Project Leader Lion Bill Rafferty, who ran this project for about 15 years.
LEN MILLER
A CARRICATURE OF LION BILL RAFFERTY, DRAWN BY A
MYSTERIOUS A.SMITH, 30 YEARS AGO WHEN BILL DID MANY THINGS INCLUDING RUNNING WOOD RAFFLES
20 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH – JULY 2000 Now that the club has been running for 30 years, it is decided that it is time they got an Honour Board done and erected.
10 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH – JULY 2010 The lease of a food kiosk, to be built on Waroona Oval, is finally confirmed by the Shire of Waroona and will eventually be called “Jim’s Kitchen”, in honour of Lion Jim Deleo. Lion Phil
Turner is appointed Project Leader on what will become a two-and-a-half- year project.
ALL OF THESE FACTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE WAROONA LIONS 50th
ANNIVERSARY BOOK WHICH CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $20 FROM LION JOHN CLARE ON 0407 080 671 OR leo.chairman20 1w2@gmail.
Lion Phil Turner gets a major challenge!!!
July 2020 Page 11 THE WAROONA LIONS CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR SPECIAL SUPPORT DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Gosnells Lions President
Dave Molcher & DG Frank Camarri for attending the LEOs Change Over night PDG Grant Hewett for attending our Change Over night CEO Dean Unsworth, President Mike Walmsley, Kelly Nottle, Kelly Shipway, Deb Tyler, Merrin McWilliams, Annette Mason, Brad Vitale and Rikki Pulfer at the Shire of Waroona for support on lots of different things Julie Rowles and Naomi Purcell for acting as Santa chauffeurs. Waroona High School Music Teacher, Dean Edwards
Engineering, Wise Botanicals, Pete’s Tree Worx, Waroona Country Café, Drakesbrook Wines, De Rosa’s Roadhouse, Waroona Landcare and Alcoa Tom Busher at Alcoa for his ever-continuing loyal support
DON’T FORGET, WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS FOR THE LIONS. Contact me, John Clare on 0407 080 671 or Secretary Kirsten Goode on waroona.wa@lions.org.au AND DON’T FORGET THAT IF YOU WANT TO HIRE OUR COOLER TRAILER, Contact Lion Wookie Davis on 0418 955821
and his wonderful school choir at the Christmas Community Gala Night Darren Conroy for playing Santa at the Christmas Community Gala Night. Trish Witney and the team at the Waroona Resource Centre The sponsors of our Waroona Lions Train – Waroona Smash Repairs, Woodbury Plumbing, Waroona Bowling Club, Waroona Golf Club, De Rosa’s Highway Motors, Charlie Hull Engineering, Waroona Hotel, Drakesbrook Hotel, Waroona- Harvey Bus Services, Rob Wheeler Electrical, Curtis Electrical, The Hairy Lentil, Habitat by Hairy Lentil, Dwyer
.THE LEO CLUB OF WAROONA WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR SPECIAL HELP DURING THE
FINANCIAL YEAR
Mark Timms at the Hairy Lentil for
letting us meet there, for free, the first half of the year Kelly Nottle at the Shire of Waroona Matt Gillett at RecFishWest for asking us to do the sausage sizzle at the Troutfest Family Fun Day at Drakesbrook Weir Shane Della Franca and the Waroona Demons Footy Club for the project to man the gates on the home games All of the 18 fantastic sponsors of our Community Quiz Night Gerry Freeman at JKO for our free self-defence class. Waroona Lions Club for all of their support The people of the Waroona community for all of their support
AND ESPECIALLY ALL THE WAROONA LIONS LEO ADVISORY
COMMITTEE – JOHN, PAT, KIRSTEN, VIVIENNE and XAVIER
(especially John for all of the massive amount of money that he’s donated to
the club, in our fines for him!) HOPE WE HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN ANYBODY…SORRY IF WE HAVE
AND IF YOU WANT TO HELP WITH ALL OF THIS AND SUPPORT THE WAROONA COMMUNITY AND HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIME AND ARE AGED BETWEEN 12 AND 18 AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN, CONTACT OUR SECRETARY AT leos.waroona@gmail.com OR MYSELF, JOHN CLARE, LEO ADVISOR ON 0407 080671.
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Obituary – Anne Taylor (nee Scafetta)
The Waroona Historical Society has arranged an Italian translation of the following obituary for Anne Taylor (nee Scafetta) who was originally from Hamel. Thank you to Lina Look and Mrs Flavia Maria (Mary) Ferraro for their assistance with translation. We hope that our Italian community may like to read stories in their own language from time to time.
Anne Taylor was a legend among the hairdressing fraternity in Perth. A woman of style and substance who leaves a legacy in West Australian hairdressing that will be seen in every cut and colour for years to come. Anne was born in Hamel, the daughter of Nicola and Incoronata (nee Ciffolilli), Italian immigrants from the Abruzzo region. Nicola ran the local fish and chip shop which was located on the west side of Fouracre Street opposite where the chemist is located now. After the shop burnt down in about 1948, the family moved to Kellerberrin and managed the Blue Room Café for two years, before returning to the Waroona district. After moving to Mt Lawley, Anne attended Sacred Heart in Highgate. Her social skills were already apparent and her chosen career in hairdressing allowed Anne’s artistic ability and natural business skills to flourish. Her first job was at a Murray Street salon, but her career took off when she began work with Hair International. She knew that building a career took more than natural talent, so she developed her knowledge and business skills by travelling overseas to learn from the best in the industry, returning to Perth eager to pass on her knowledge to others. In 1998, a partnership with Carmel Weir resulted in Taylorweir School of Hairdressing. It was the first private training provider for apprentice hairdressers and Anne and Carmel worked hard to build the business. Anne was also active in the International Hairdressing Society and a judge for global brands including L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf. Anne is survived by her children, Justin and Vanessa, four grandchildren, elder sister Rosa and honorary son Tim.
Anne Taylor era una leggenda tra la confraternita parrucchiere di Perth. Una donna di stile e sostanza che lascia un’eredità nell’acconciatura australiana occidentale che si verdrà in ogni taglio e colore per gli anni a venire. Anne è nata ad Hamel figlia di nocola e Incoronata (nee Ciffolili) immigrati italiani provenienti dalla regione abruzze. Nicola gestiva il negozio locale di pesce e patatine che si trovava sul lato ovest di Fouracre Street di fronte dove ora si trova la Farmacia. Dopo che il negozio bruciò
nel 1948, la famiglia si transferi a Kellerberrin e diresse il Blue Room Cafè per due anni, prima di tornare nel quartiere Waroona. Dopo essersi trasferita al Monte Lawley, Anne ha frequentato il Sacro Cuore a Highgate. Le sue abilità sociali erano già evidenti e la sua carriera prescelta nel parrucchiere permise ad Anne di prosperare. Il suo primo lavoro è stato in un salone di Murray Street, ma la sua carriera è decollata quando ha iniziato a lavorare con Hair International. Sapeva che costruire una carriera ci voleva più di un talento naturale, così sviluppò la sua abilita e la sua capacità imprenditoriale viaggiando all'estero per imparare dai migliori del settore, tornando a Perth desiderosa di trasmettere agli altri quello che aveva imparto. Nel 1998, un partnership con Carmel Weir port alla Taylorweir School of Hairdressing. È stato il primo fornitore di formazione privato per apprendisti parrucchieri. Anne e Carmel hanno lavorato duramente per costruire l'azienda. Anne è stata anche attiva nella International Hairdressing Society e giudice per marche globali tra cui L'Oreal e Schwarzkopf. Anne è sopravvissuta ai suoi figli, Justin e Vanessa, quattro nipoti, la sorella maggiore Rosa e il figlio onorario Tim.
STRONG ON YOUR FEET – Seniors Mobility Exercise Class
Where are all the seniors in Waroona who wish to improve their mobility? Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. Peel Branch is a non- Government, volunteer driven organisation who provide these classes throughout the Peel regional areas, to help seniors improve their mobility. Volunteers give of their time freely to run the Waroona class each week. Class sizes are limited to 20 and with re-commencing after Covid- 19 closures over past month, there are now vacancies in the Monday 1pm early afternoon class, held at the Waroona Senior Citizens Centre. There is no registration fee to join, only paperwork to register and a form for your doctor to fill in and be returned by you to our SRCWA Peel Branch. Cost of weekly class is only $5, which includes afternoon tea and socialising. This money is used for hall hire fees and to provide
and how these exercises could benefit you too. You won’t regret it! For further enquiries please telephone Jan McGlinn 9535 4749 or email dmc56456@bigpond.net.au. You can also pick up enrolment forms from the class and enrol Monday prior to commencement of class.
equipment and consumables. Come along and meet new friends and exercise with them, or bring along a friend and join together. Class exercises are done sitting in or standing behind a chair. The exercises have been designed by physiotherapists to better your mobility and the volunteer Peer Leader undergoes regular assessment by local Peel physios at the Mandurah Community Health Centre to ensure their skills are current and meet the requirements of the Strong on Your Feet program. So don’t wait until it is too late, make your decision now and increase your mobility by joining the Strong on Your Feet class in Waroona. We need more seniors to enrol to ensure the class remains in Waroona. So come on seniors from Waroona, come down to the Senior Citizens Centre in Millar Street, to see what is on offer
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Time is like a river. You cannot touch the water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life. As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Nova Scotia back country. As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost and, being a typical man, I didn't stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch. I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late. As I went to the side of the grave and looked down and the vault lid was already in place. I didn't know what else to do, so I started to play. The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends. I played like I've never played before for this homeless man. And as I played "Amazing Grace", the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished, I packed up my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head was hung low, my heart was full. As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, "I’ve never seen anything like that before, and I've been putting in septic tanks for twenty years." Apparently, I'm still lost....it's a man thing.
The Bag Pipers StoryCoral’s Charity Crafters With the easing of Covid19 restrictions, as from this month the knitting/crochet & craft group will be back at the
Library for their fortnightly get- togethers . The next dates are Thursdays 16th and 30th of July, then 13th August. It will be great to have everyone back together & catch up with what the ladies have been doing during this long period of social distancing. Coral has 14 beanies for Peel Health and 105 beanies have been taken to Bunbury Hospital. Barbara has made six baby crib blankets. Another bag of donated knitted/crochet squares was left at the Library a short while ago – these will be joined up to make more baby blankets – a big thank you to whoever
made this donation. All donations – yarn, stuffing for soft toys, and any knitted or crochet items are all much appreciated and are used to the benefit of our local community. Any items for the Curtin Community Radio project for the homeless i.e. items for personal hygiene for both male & female, can now be left at the Library. These will be gathered & taken down to Curtin, who will organize them into gift packs which will be much appreciated. Winter on our door step will bring with it the usual seasonal ills & chills. To anyone who is currently unwell, we wish you a speedy recovery. Take care & stay safe. If you should be around the Library area on the 16th July or any of the other dates and between 10am and noon - please call in and see what the group is up to. Everyone is welcome.
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After fighting Napoleon’s Army and surviving, William Buckley is transported to Australia for life for stealing two small bits of cloth. What happens next will become one of the remarkable survival stories in history. On a moon lit night Buckley escapes and disappears into the Australian bush, Given up for dead by his white captors, he is discovered and adopted by an Aboriginal tribe who
regard him as a ghost. Buckley will not be seen again for more than 30 years until he emerges one day –
carrying a spear and dressed in animal skins and having forgotten the English language. Buckley’s Chance is a profound journey into a turning point in history where cultures clash. It’s the story of a man who refuses to be held down. A man prepared to defy all odds and take a chance. “Buckley’s Chance”
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VIBRANCY AND COLOUR COMING TO LIFT OUR SPIRITS The Shire of Waroona has allocated $26,709 in funding towards 17 locally led creative projects, as part of the Angels of Art micro grants. The project will brighten public spaces to promote health, happiness and wellbeing, as we come out of what has been very difficult times. Art and creativity have strong links to positive mental health. The Angels of Art micro grants allow a citizen led approach to neighbourhood building using short-term, low cost interventions. The grant will empower local people to add their creative touch, building on
the pre-existing professional art installations located across the Shire. The fund attracted applications from local artists, groups and businesses; all vying to bring creativity and vibrancy to locations across the Shire. Shire President Cr Mike Walmsley is looking forward to seeing the project rolled out throughout our towns over the next few weeks. “I look forward to seeing the community collaborate and create together. The proposals that were sent to Council are very impressive and will add colour and vibrancy to Waroona, Lake Clifton and Preston Beach”. “I see this as a first step in Council working towards reinvigorating our main streets. With so much
community input for this funding, it is particularly pleasing”. “I’d particularly like to thank our Place & Community Co-ordinator Kelly Shipway who worked tirelessly in such a short space of time and to deliver such a successful project” The Angels of Art micro grants are supported by the WA Primary Health Alliance, as part of the Alliance Against Depression.
Media Contact: Sue Cicolari Executive Support Officer Ph: 9733 7805 Email: eso@waroona.wa.gov.au
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Nudity Comes to Waroona
What was Mooriel thinking? She was so ashamed she hid around the corner
Then came back as a Rainbow Or is she supporting gay rights?
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Mooriel has returned home in time to be part of the Shire of Waroona “Angels of Art” micro grants initiative. Sarah Robertson, Mooriel’s personal cowturier, designed the rainbow-themed creation to complement the Waroona Child Care rainbow poles and to bring some extra colour and fun to the highway. The kids and the community have shown they are delighted to have Mooriel back where she belongs and the outfit has been a hit. Angels of Art is supported by Shire of Waroona and WA Primary Health Alliance as part of the Alliance Against Depression.
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Local help at hand for coronavirus fallout A purpose-built, locally targeted campaign to help people across a number of communities in the south west of the State deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has been launched. Alcoa is partnering respected charities Foodbank WA and Anglicare WA to deliver the support near where the resources company operates its two bauxite mines and three alumina refineries. The support will be provided in local government areas of Kwinana, Murray and Waroona as well as parts of the shires of Harvey and Serpentine- Jarrahdale. Through its global charity the Alcoa Foundation, Alcoa will provide more than $420,000 over the next 12 months to ensure local people have food on their table as well as access to important support services for things like mental health, accommodation, dealing with domestic violence, and financial and family counselling. Alcoa Australia President Michael Gollschewski said while the immediate health impacts associated with the pandemic were starting to ease, the economic and social ramifications would linger. “We’ve heard from local groups and leaders that people across our host communities are hurting and will be for some time,” Michael said. “Many have never had to ask for help before. We want to ensure that the specific support needed in each of these
communities is available locally and can be accessed easily without delays or difficulties.” Anglicare WA and Foodbank WA will partner with local organisations across these areas to deliver services and supplies most needed in each community. Anglicare WA CEO Mark Glasson said COVID-19 had created a new level of hardship in the community and many people in need of help were unsure where to turn. “As well as taking a financial toll, the crisis is affecting mental health and
anyone needing help should call 1800 979 777 for support from Foodbank WA and 1300 114 446 for Anglicare WA. Murray Shire President David Bolt welcomed what he described as generous support. "The value of this initiative is that it is designed to provide direct and practical assistance to those most in need in our local communities,” Cr David Bolt said.
Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams said she was pleased her local community would benefit from a locally targeted service to help vulnerable community members during this time. “There is already some great work under way to support our community and it is great to see these organisations unite to ensure continued support into the medium term,” she said. These projects have been made possible through Alcoa Foundation’s US$1 million pledge to help communities near where the
company operates across the globe respond to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in addition to the funds the foundation already provides each year for environmental and community projects. About $1.7 million (AUD) in foundation funding has already been committed to other WA- based projects in 2020. Overall, Alcoa provides about $4.5 million for community programs and projects in Australia each year, the vast majority being focused on the south west of Western Australia.
Media contacts Anglicare WA: Emma-Jane Morcombe, 0439 272 262, emmajane.morcombe@anglicarewa.o rg.au Foodbank WA: Charmaine Don, 0407 384 642, Charmaine.don@foodbankwa.org.au Alcoa: Suellen Jerrard, 0417 949 817, suellen.jerrard@alcoa.com
From left to right Elaine Edwards - Murray House RC Manager, Greg Hebble- CEO Foodbank WA, Michael
Gollschewski - President Alcoa Australia, Mark Glasson- CEO Anglicare WA, David Bolt- President Shire of Murray
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We all know that clean hands are one of the best ways to guard against viruses, so it’s little surprise that hand sanitiser has become a must-have item during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. With many households and schools now using hand sanitiser as part of their daily routines, it’s important to remember these products should be treated with extra caution especially around children. Most alcohol-based sanitisers contain upwards of 60 per cent alcohol content, meaning just a couple of mouthfuls can be enough to poison a child. Poison centres across Australia have seen an increase in adverse reports involving these products, and in WA we are aware of at least one incident of a child ingesting hand sanitiser at school. Given these
Don’t mistake hand sanitiser for food or drink ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction to you or your family. If the label fails to list any ingredients, you should report the product to the ACCC. Hand sanitiser should always be kept out of reach of children, and should only be used by children under adult supervision. As a highly flammable product, it should also be kept away from any type of open flame. If ingestion is suspected, call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26 (24 hours a day) to seek urgent medical advice.
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Everyone loves a bargain, but don’t be fooled by deals on new tractors that look too good to be true. Fake websites currently offering farm machinery at greatly discounted prices are swindling farmers right across Western Australia, with losses tripling in just one month to a whopping $143,000. So far we know of nine victims who have been scammed this way, after they ordered and paid for farm machinery from various bogus websites. Fake courier companies are also being used to fool consumers into thinking their purchases are on their way. Unfortunately it’s becoming
increasingly difficult to distinguish a real website from a fake one, as scammers often steal the identity and ABNs of legitimate online retailers. They might also provide the same contact details, machinery photos and physical address of the legitimate business, so it looks like you’re dealing with a proper business. These fraudsters even know to follow the agricultural seasons to market machinery that may be needed at different times of the year. As fast as these websites get shut-down, others are springing up in their place – so it’s up to everyone to do their research before parting with their hard-earned money. Everyone who shops online should only deal with well-known and reputable traders and get recommendations from colleagues, family and friends. An on-line search for warnings or reviews might also help indicate if the website is a scam. Watch-out for payments requested via direct bank transfer, as it’s much harder to get your money back. Scammers often don’t allow you to use safer payment measures such as credit cards, where a chargeback can be completed for goods that fail to arrive. For more details about this scam, including the known sites to watch-out for, visit the WA ScamNet website: www.scamnet.wa.gov.au
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told the President: "This morning, 3 Brazilians were killed by Covid-19." Trump's face went egg-shell white with shock. The blood drained from his face and to everyone’s amazement he collapsed on the floor. Minutes passed and to everyone’s relief President Trump got up shakily and then sat back on his chair. His staff were nothing less than stunned at this display of emotion from their President, nervously watching as he sits, head in hands, waiting for him to faint again. Finally, the President looks up and with a shaky quivering voice asks the Dr Fauci, "How many people is a brazillion?"
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Winter has officially arrived and many of us have already dragged out the winter woollies, electric blankets and hot water bottles, but it’s important to make sure we are using these items safely. Electric blankets, hot water bottles, heat (or wheat) packs and children’s sleepwear are just some of the winter items that can pose an injury risk if they are old, worn or not used properly. As with any product – but particularly products that can cause scalds, burns or fires – consumers should always follow user guides. Each year more than 200 people in Australia are treated for serious burns caused by hot water bottles. Before using them, you should always check for signs of wear and tear, including cracks forming. Only use hot tap water, never boiling water, and
If you’re stuck in a deadlock with your landlord or tenant over a COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic related tenancy issue, a new service can help resolve the dispute without needing to step foot inside a courtroom. Our recently launched Residential Tenancies Mandatory Conciliation Service (RTMCS) is a free process that aims to help both sides come to an agreement through informal discussion in a relaxed environment. Unlike court where a decision is imposed, mandatory conciliation encourages renters and landlords to work together to come up with arrangements that suit everyone. The service covers a range of rental issues that have arisen during the COVID-19 emergency period, from 20 March to 29 September 2020. These issues can relate to repairs, rent repayments, rent increases, terminating or changing an agreement, and covers those with a residential tenancy agreement, long-stay agreement in a residential park, or a boarding and lodging agreement. If you are involved in a dispute being conciliated by the service, you must take part in the process, meaning you have to at least talk to the conciliator and be involved in a discussion with your landlord or tenant. You may be fined if you refuse to participate. After launching a few
Hot safety tips for cold weather replace the item as soon as it starts to look worn. Should you use wheat bags or other heat packs, check that they come with clear heating instructions attached to the product and allow them to cool completely before reheating. If you notice a burning smell, it’s probably been over-heated, so allow the wheat bag to cool down completely before disposing of it. Many people assume when children’s clothing or nightwear is marked ‘low fire danger’ it is not flammable, but this is not necessarily the case. ‘Low fire danger’ ratings take a number of things into account, including how loose or closely fitted an item is, and therefore the risk of it coming in contact with heaters or fire places. You should always keep children away from open sources of heat to prevent what can be
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weeks ago, the RTMCS is receiving up to 100 complaints a week and is already achieving positive outcomes. One success story involves a landlord and tenant who were initially unable to resolve their issues, however after sensitive and sound reality checking by the conciliator, found a workable solution with the final agreement being converted into a binding order. With more than 90 per cent of the complaints so far involving rent payments, it’s worth remembering that if you’re a renter who lost your job after 20 March, you might be eligible for a grant that will cover four weeks’ rent up to the value of $2000. See if you qualify at: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/covidrentgrant For more information about the mandatory conciliation service, visit: www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/covidrentdisp ute
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The Power of the Blessing There is ‘power in the blessing of ‘the promise of eternity.’
Arthur Stace was a man who lived his life with peace and a confident hope in the blessing of
‘the promise of eternity.’ His story is fascinating. Born 9th February 1885, he became a soldier in the Australian Army and later was famous as a reformed alcoholic who converted to Christianity on August 6th 1930. In 1932, he heard a sermon by the Reverend R. Hammond who said; ‘Eternity, eternity, I wish that I could sound or shout that word to everyone in the streets of Sydney. You’ve got to meet it, where will you spend eternity?’ He was further inspired by the preaching of evangelist John Ridley in a sermon titled ‘The Echoes of Eternity,’ from Isaiah 57:15; ‘For thus says the high and lofty ONE Who inhabits eternity, Whose Name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, but with him also who is of a thoroughly penitent and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the thoroughly penitent [bruised with sorrow for sin]’ (Amplified). For the rest of his life Stace was captivated by the notion of eternity and had a consuming passion to provoke others to also consider - ‘Where will I spend eternity?’ This unusual ‘one-word’ evangelistic ministry began in 1932 and continued until his death in 1967. Being illiterate, he was barely able to write his name ‘Arthur’ legibly but when he wrote the word ‘Eternity’ with chalk on footpaths from Martin Place to Parramatta in Sydney, the word came out in beautiful ‘copperplate script.’
But the ‘ONE who inhabits eternity,’ ‘revived’ his heart and spirit. GOD had a plan and purpose for his life - just as HE has for each and every one of us. HE tells us ‘... I know the thoughts and the plans I have for you ... for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome (your eternal future!)’ (Jeremiah 29:11). When JESUS died on the Cross, paying the penalty for the sins of everyone everywhere, HE won for those who believe the promise of eternal life – living for all eternity with the only true and living GOD Who created and loves us. JESUS said; ‘... whosoever believes in [ME], trusts and relies on [ME] may not perish but have eternal life and [actually] live forever!’ (John 3:15 Amplified) and, ‘Anyone who believes in GOD’s SON has eternal life’ (John 3:36 (NLT). Arthur Stace ‘believed’ and GOD transformed his life. He had peace and a confident hope he would spend eternity with his LORD and SAVIOUR. Compared to eternity, which is forever and ever, our life here on earth is like a ‘vapour’ – here one moment and gone the next! (James 4:14). The question we should ask ourselves is; ‘Where will I spend eternity?’ There is power in the blessing of ‘the promise of eternity’ – power to have peace and a confident hope we’ll spend our lives with GOD in eternity - if we will only believe! Be blessed to be a blessing. Cheryl
After eight or nine years, he tried to write a new message - ‘Obey GOD.’ But it didn’t work. After a further five years he tried yet another message - ‘GOD or sin?’ But that didn’t work either. He just could not stop writing the word ‘Eternity.’ It was the sure knowledge GOD loved him, had forgiven his sins and promised him he would spend eternity with HIM, that compelled him to leave home each day around 5am to chalk his message on pavements, railway station entrances and anywhere else he found a ‘blank canvas.’ Thousands each day would see the word but for years no-one ever saw ‘the man who writes eternity.’ One day, the minister from the church where he worked as a cleaner, caught him red-handed taking a piece of chalk from his pocket and writing the word ‘Eternity’ on the footpath. The mystery was solved. From then on Arthur Stace was known as ‘Mr Eternity.’ His efforts even gained him attention from the police for ‘defacing’ pavements. About two dozen times he was almost arrested. His quiet answer was always the same - ‘But I had permission - from a ‘Higher Source!’ Over the course of his thirty five year ‘one-word evangelism ministry,’ it’s estimated he may have written the word ‘Eternity’ around Sydney more than half a million times. Tens of thousands of people would see his message and it would impact countless lives, causing many to change their ways and convert to Christianity, after asking themselves - ‘Where will I spend eternity?’ Arthur Stace’s life prior to conversion was ‘bruised with sorrow for sin.’
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poor head had a fantastic collision with the footpath the morning of writing this article. I was out walking quite early, still dark but on a lit footpath where I managed to come full force down on my wrist and right side of my head, outer corner of my eye. It hurt. It hurt bad. Within minutes I had an egg the size of a golf ball and within 4 hours my eye was almost fully closed and black and blue. A slight sprain to my wrist (not good for a massage therapist) and sore knees. Needless to say, I was feeling a bit sorry for myself that day. Arnica, Ruta and Bellis to the rescue. Many of you may be familiar with Arnica Montana, which is the most popular homeopathic remedy available. Known for bruising and injuries to soft tissue. It is useful for soreness and bruising after falls, collisions, blows, childbirth or surgery. Also, quite useful for sprains, concussion and shock. Injuries sustained from blunt force trauma rather than sharp objects or tearing injuries (for these injuries we have other more suited remedies). The picture suited to arnica pain and injuries is a feeling of bruised soreness; it promotes healing and reduces bruising post- surgery; a great remedy to take following dental extractions and procedures to speed recovery and aid in the reduction of swelling and bruising; fear of the painful area being touched; complaints following concussion; sprains and strains; soreness with a bruised sensation following a strenuous workout or over- exertion and when rest or sleep is uncomfortable following over-exertion, injuries or exhaustion. A must have in any first aid kit. Ruta Graviolens (Ruta) is most useful for connective tissue and rheumatic problems. I chose Ruta as it has a particular affinity to injuries occurring on bony surfaces covered by thin skin such as the head, elbows, knees and shins. The magic
of homeopathy is that the picture of the remedy can be very specific and with Ruta, small tendons of the eye may be affected following overuse or injury. There is stiffness, soreness with pain being worse for cold damp weather and stiffness being worse from sitting (upon rising). Sprains, strains and lameness of joints from overuse or injury to the tendons. Immediately upon arriving home I proceeded to take Arnica pilules every 30 minutes. Naturally I was a little upset and this remedy is good for shock and with each dose, I did calm a little. Within 2 doses the bruising was starting to come to the fore. Arnica will do this. With each dose I felt a little better but of course with such an explosive injury the pain will ebb and flow and it did become very uncomfortable for a while. 4 hours later and the bruising had made its way all around my eye and my eye was almost completely closed. Bruising had come out on my wrist and knees too. I will continue to take Arnica pilules for the next 2-3 days periodically throughout the day. At the 4-hour post injury mark, I proceeded to take Ruta. Ruta works differently to Arnica however as this is an acute first aid picture, I will take Ruta every few hours for the next week. The potency of Ruta that I
used is a lower potency than the Arnica potency and so I can use this remedy more often. The higher the potency, the less doses are needed. Bellis Perennis is a deep acting remedy very similar to Arnica in that it is useful for bruising, strains and post injuries. One would bring in Bellis if Arnica has not helped significantly enough or if the injury is quite deep such as abdominal surgery, injury to the pelvic organs following childbirth or if the person was experiencing rapid chills (which in my case I was). Bellis is useful for bruising, hematomas following blows and injuries to limbs, sprains with bruising, stiffness and feeling cold. During the course of the first 12 hours post injury I also applied a homeopathic and herbal ointment every hour which I will continue to apply over the next week or until all bruising and stiffness in wrist joint and bruising of the knees start to recede. At the 5-hour post trauma mark I was feeling a little more comfortable, pain had receded a little, a lot of bruising had come out very quickly, minimal swelling to the wrist and knees but extensive swelling to the eye. I’m going to buy myself a little pocket torch for these dark Winter mornings or perhaps walk after work instead of before work!
The information in this article is for educational purposes only and all readers understand that all information within does not in any way diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. The information above is for self-limiting or acute complaints and suitable for home treatment. But please contact your healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen or fail to improve. Under regulations I cannot give potency or dosage advice in this type of forum. Chronic or persistent complaints do require a different protocol and are best managed by a qualified homeopath.
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July 2020 Page 30 The Lottery - A Short Story (continued from last month)
Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list. “All ready?” he called. “Now, I’ll read the names— heads of families first—and the men come up and take a paper out of the box. Keep the paper folded in your hand without looking at it until everyone has had a turn. Everything clear?” The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions; most of them were quiet, wetting their lips, not looking around. Then Mr. Summers raised one hand high and said, “Adams.” A man disengaged himself from the crowd and came forward. “Allen,” Mr. Summers said. “Anderson. . . . Bentham.” “Seems like there’s no time at all between lotteries any more,” Mrs. Delacroix said to Mrs. Graves in the back row. “Seems like we got through with the last one only last week.” “Time sure goes fast,” Mrs. Graves said. “Clark. . . . Delacroix ......Jones.” “They do say,” Mr. Adams said to Old Man Warner, who stood next to him, “that over in the north village they’re talking of giving up the lottery.” Old Man Warner snorted. “Pack of crazy fools,” he said. “Listening to the young folks, nothing’s good enough for them. Next thing you know, they’ll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody work anymore, live that way for a while. Used to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’ First thing you know, we’d all be eating stewed chickweed and acorns. There’s always been a lottery,” he added petulantly. “Bad enough to see young Joe Summers up there joking with everybody.” “Some places have already quit lotteries,” Mrs. Adams said. “Nothing but trouble in that,” Old Man Warner said stoutly. “Pack of young fools.” Mr. Summers called his own name and then stepped forward precisely and selected a slip from the box. Then he called, “Warner.” “Seventy- seventh year I been in the lottery,” Old Man Warner said as he went through the crowd. “Seventy-seventh time.” “Watson.” The tall boy came awkwardly through the crowd. Someone said, “Don’t be nervous, Jack,” and Mr. Summers said, “Take your time, son.” “Zanini.” After that, there was a long pause, a breathless pause, until Mr. Summers, holding his slip of paper in the air, said, “All right, fellows.” For a minute, no one moved, and then all the slips of paper were opened. Suddenly, all the women began to speak at once, saying. “Who is it?,” “Who’s got it?,” “Is it the
paper out and held it behind her. “Bill,” Mr. Summers said, and Bill Hutchinson reached into the box and felt around, bringing his hand out at last with the slip of paper in it. The crowd was quiet. A girl whispered, “I hope it’s not Nancy,” and the sound of the whisper reached the edges of the crowd. “It’s not the way it used to be,” Old Man Warner said clearly. “People ain’t the way they used to be.” “All right,” Mr. Summers said. “Open the papers. Harry, you open little Dave’s.” Mr. Graves opened the slip of paper and there was a general sigh through the crowd as he held it up and everyone could see that it was blank. Nancy and Bill, Jr., opened theirs at the same time, and both beamed and laughed, turning around to the crowd and holding their slips of paper above their heads. “Tessie,” Mr. Summers said. There was a pause, and then Mr. Summers looked at Bill Hutchinson, and Bill unfolded his paper and showed it. It was blank. “It’s Tessie,” Mr. Summers said, and his voice was hushed. “Show us her paper. Bill.” Bill Hutchinson went over to his wife and forced the slip of paper out of her hand. It had a black spot on it, the black spot Mr. Summers had made the night before with the heavy pencil in the coal-company office. Bill Hutchinson held it up, and there was a stir in the crowd. “All right, folks.” Mr. Summers said. “Let’s finish quickly.” Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones. The pile of stones the boys had made earlier was ready; there were stones on the ground with the blowing scraps of paper that had come out of the box. Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to pick it up with both hands and turned to Mrs. Dunbar. “Come on,” she said. “Hurry up.” Mrs. Dunbar had small stones in both hands, and she said, gasping for breath. “I can’t run at all. You’ll have to go ahead and I’ll catch up with you.” The children had stones already. And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles. Tessie Hutchinson was in the centre of a cleared space by now, and she held her hands out desperately as the villagers moved in on her. A stone hit her on the side of the head. Steve Adams was in the front of the crowd of villagers, with Mrs. Graves beside him. “It isn’t fair, it isn’t right,” Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her. ♦
Dunbars?,” “Is it the Watsons?” Then the voices began to say, “It’s Hutchinson. It’s Bill,” “Bill Hutchinson’s got it.” People began to look around to see the Hutchinsons. Bill Hutchinson was standing quiet, staring down at the paper in his hand. “Well, everyone,” Mr. Summers said, “that was done pretty fast, and now we’ve got to be hurrying a little more to get done in time.” He consulted his next list. “Bill,” he said, “you draw for the Hutchinson family. You got any other households in the Hutchinsons?” “There’s Don and Eva,” Mrs. Hutchinson yelled. “Make them take their chance!” “Daughters draw with their husbands’ families, Tessie,” Mr. Summers said gently. “You know that as well as anyone else. Your daughter draws with her husband’s family; that’s only fair. And I’ve got no other family except the kids.” “Then, as far as drawing for families is concerned, it’s you,” Mr. Summers said in explanation, “and as far as drawing for households is concerned, that’s you, too. Right?” “Right,” Bill Hutchinson said. “How many kids, Bill?” Mr. Summers asked formally. “Three,” Bill Hutchinson said. “There’s Bill, Jr., and Nancy, and little Dave. And Tessie and me.” “All right, then,” Mr. Summers said. “Harry, you got their tickets back?” Mr. Graves nodded and held up the slips of paper. “Put them in the box, then,” Mr. Summers directed. “Take Bill’s and put it in.” Mr. Graves had selected the five slips and put them in the box, and he dropped all the papers but those onto the ground, where the breeze caught them and lifted them off. “Listen, everybody,” Mrs. Hutchinson was saying to the people around her. “Ready, Bill?” Mr. Summers asked, and Bill Hutchinson, with one quick glance around at his wife and children, nodded. “Remember,” Mr. Summers said, “take the slips and keep them folded until each person has taken one. Harry, you help little Dave.” Mr. Graves took the hand of the little boy, who came willingly with him up to the box. “Take a paper out of the box, Davy,” Mr. Summers said. Davy put his hand into the box and laughed. “Nancy next,” Mr. Summers said. Nancy was twelve, and her school friends breathed heavily as she went forward, switching her skirt, and took a slip daintily from the box. “Bill, Jr.,” Mr. Summers said, and Billy, his face red and his feet overlarge, nearly knocked the box over as he got a paper out. “Tessie,” Mr. Summers said. She hesitated for a minute, looking around defiantly, and then set her lips and went up to the box. She snatched a
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Waroona Bowling Club News from Ted Russell On Thursday the 11th June, Scroungers recommen
ced with 18 bowlers turning up for a game. Many thanks to Mike Whitney, our Scroungers coordinator for getting this back and running. The feedback from Mike was that this number equals some of the attendance numbers pre Covid-19. Please continue to spread the word around as it is a good social afternoon with some skilful bowls being played. It was great to see a few ladies playing as well. Friday night meals have recommenced. It was great to see people coming back to support the club. The first night we had 18 people come along to enjoy a nice meal and try and win wine, beer, chocolates
and money. This number doubled the following Friday. To the members who came out each night to support the Club, many thanks as it was not ideal weather for venturing out. Please spread the word around when you are talking to fellow members and come along and support your Club. It would be unfortunate if we had to close due to lack of support. For those who have been along to the Club, we have had to make some changes to meet the Covid-19 Government guidelines. A couple of people have approached me with comments that ‘you don’t have to do that when you go to other places’. My only answer is that to protect our club from a liquor licence point of view and from not receiving a hefty financial fine, we will work within the Government of WA Covid-19 guidelines. These are moving targets and we will adjust in accordance with
the advice from Bowls WA and Clubs WA. The committee of your club has worked tirelessly to get to this point and I am sure at some point we will get back to normality. I would like to thank each of the committee for supporting a two day busy bee to get the work completed prior to opening. By the time this goes to press, we will have had our AGM and a new committee would have been formed. Our club windup and presentation of trophies is to be held on 4th July, but numbers for catering were needed the week before. If you would still like to attend, contact Margaret Russell on 0417 939 802 to see if anyone had pulled out at the last minute.
Ladies Results 17 June Stableford. Winner Jo Vergone with 29 pts, runner-up Pat Spalding with 28 pts
Mens Results 20 June Stroke. Winner Wayne Gibson with 72 nett, runner-up Rick Riggio with 73 nett
The committee would like to thank everyone who helped with the busy bees during the lock-down period. The results are borne out by the state of the course which is looking terrific. Give yourselves a pat on the back. 24 June Jubilee Fours Winners were Janine Walmsley & Sue Doherty with 32 pts.
GOLF NEWS
I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising.
I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors.
I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour.
But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.
I've sure gotten old! I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation; hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But, thank God, I still have my driver's licence.
Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman on her birthday And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?' the reporter asked...She simply replied, 'No peer pressure.'
The nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own Easter eggs
and have fun finding them.
Old Peoples Thoughts About Being Old
Always Remember This: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing!
My memory's not as sharp as it used to be.
Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.
It was great to see our Secretary, Veronica Fuller back in the club- house, days after her recent heart attack and surgery. You can’t keep a good woman down. Stay well Veronica.
Runners-up (on a four-way count- back) were Jo-Ann Vergone & Trish Thomas with 31 points.
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Chookyard Hotel is well and truly in the winter mode of operations and the girls are showing signs of paying their rent with increased egg production leaving the moulting season behind them. Have been lucky enough to sell three more Belgian Duccle bantams to clients from neighbouring town North Dandalup and trying to downsize in the process. Have taken a 10 year old boy under my wing and mentoring him everything about chickens including treatment of lice, stick fast fleas and any other nasties. Shown him how to mix poultry feed with different ingredients to ensure they stay healthy. He acquired a bantam rooster from their school project and needed a pullet and hen to start a breeding programme. Life was tough dealing with the Covid-19 virus Pandemic lock-down and a fresh family split was impacting on this young man’s mind and life. His Mum reports he has responded from being withdrawn and is concentrating on raising his Belgium Duccle bantam family and viewing the good things in life with a positive outlook and cannot stop smiling. So happy a little compassion and two bantam chickens, together with Chookyard Hotel input including brooder cages and a small hut and poultry feed mixtures, could demonstrate life is worth living. Caitlin our hardworking Marketing Manager has been home for the past two weekends and we have treated all residents with Advocate which eliminates lice, stick fast fleas and even assists worming needs. We ensure a months withholding period for the eggs as recommended by industry and everyone stays healthy. We said farewell to Corniglio our resident Cream Legbar stud rooster after a six week battle to save him but the virus made him blind in one eye and a carport residency for our Big Boy was unfair. He had served his time well and his fertile eggs were always in demand at auctions or private sales. He was buried in his favourite spot for grazing in the backyard. We counted up 18 bait stations and hopefully the Red V 2 “Tom Cat” baits
Chook Yard Farmer Ken
do the trick and eliminate our rat headache. This week we have made up another 3 fruit fly baits in “Wally”s Orchard” and now have a total of nine and within two days, flies were filling up the traps. Our small lime tree which is about 3 years old has been loaded with fruit and these small nuggets of gold are retailing in Coles at 90 cents each. They are ideal for adding flavour to a Corona beer and also for an accessory to seafood. Lemons are also quite expensive in supermarkets and a few friends have called around to score some tasty, juicy lemons. The grass is green and this week the chooks enjoyed several wheelbarrow loads of lawn clippings to make a mess of and scratch for gold or a prized worm. Waroona Poultry Club is conducting an Open Bird Show on July 11th in the Poultry Pavilion at the Showgrounds and have some possible contenders like Maggie a Speckled Sussex hen, Daisy a Gold Laced Wyandotte bantam hen, Princess Kate a Silver Laced Wyandotte hen, a Pair of Belgian Duccle Millefleur bantams and Kenny a Gold Laced Wyandotte rooster and hen. The weather will determine the final outcome if they are entered. It is pleasing Mundijong Markets has
reopened after being shutdown for 3 months and they had a waiting list at the gate as the Markets endeavoured to comply with Pandemic restrictions on outside events. Pleased to report Harvey Poultry Club raised $515 in a rooster fundraising drive thanks to a $140 Bid for a stud rooster which broke the record I previously jointly held jointly for a Gold Laced rooster Charlie Boy at $100. People from all over the South West and Peel Region attend the Markets and it is a great social outing twice monthly for all patrons to enjoy the auction format and chan