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Agricultural Society3rd Thurs—Alison Birch 9733 1092

Central Districts Axemen’sAssociation.

Linda Miller 9733 2098

Community CarWaroona Resource Centre -

9733 2545

Coolup Craft GroupWednesdays CWA Room,

Coolup 9530 3258

Coolup LCDC (Landcare)1st Monday of the monthKim Wilson 9733 2628

Dam SpinnersFortnightly Craft Centre, Waroona

Joy Jackson 9733 1810

Lake Clifton LandcareContact: Nancy Fardin 9739 1154

Wagerup CommunityConsultative Network

For information contactTom Busher at Alcoa on 9733 8768

FRAGYLEPreston Beach Hall 3rd Sat.

Bi- Monthly Laurie Snell 9733 1219

Community Calendar for Meetings, Church Services & Events

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Ring or call at theST VINNIES SHOP

To make an appointment forWelfare

Lake Clifton/Herron ResidentsAssociation

Meetings every 2nd month on the 2nd MondayContact: Jenny Rose 0428 343 028

Waroona Historical Society3rd Thurs 4:00pm

Debra Tyler 041 7 70 5 966

Waroona Hamel RSLMeetings are:2nd Thursday in Feb, Apr,June, Aug (AGM), Oct,Dec.4pm Memorial Hall- all welcome

President: Tracey FicklingPh: 0408 937 577

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Coolup CWA2nd Monday each month

South Mandurah Al-Anon GroupEvery Monday at 10am Uniting Church,

2 Rees Place, Wannanup

ST MARK’SANGLICANCHURCH

WAROONA

Services are held everySunday at 10:30am

Enquiries at Parish Office9531 1248

Seniors Recreation Councilof WA Inc - Peel Branch

Strong on Your FeetExercise Class for SeniorsWaroona Senior Citizens Centre

Millar Street

Mondays 1 - 2pm -Cost $5 includesafternoon tea.

For Further Informationplease contact: Jan McGlinn

Ph: 9535 4749Mob: 0427 088 615

Waroona Lions 2nd & 4th Monday—

John Clare 0407 080 671

First Waroona Girl GuidesSaturdays 9.30 - 11.30am

Fouracre St.(During school terms)

WAROONACATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass Time:Sundays at 8.30am

Parish Priest: Father ConcordBagaoisan OSJ

Mobile 0435 494 472Email:

waroona.parish@bunburycatholic.org.au

Preston Beach Progress Assoc.Quarterly Meeting,

phone 9739 2090 for details

Senior Citizens WelfareLast Wednesday - Jan Wood 9733 3701.

Hall Hire: Shire Office 9733 7800

UNITINGCHURCH

Thatcher Street,Waroona

Worship Services & SundaySchool

Each Sunday at 9:30amA warm welcome is extended to all.

Elders: Daphne BennellJennifer Turner

Phone: 0499 859 303Minister: Rev. Robert Jetta

Tai ChiPisconeri Hts Park

Thursday, 9.30am – Del Leahy9733 1201

WAROONA BUS toMandurah Forum then

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8:30 from Birch St. then 9:00am from the Waroona

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Mandurah Bus Charters9581 6555

Waroona Creative Arts CentreArt, papercraft, multimedia,patchwork, spinning and knitting.Please contact Sarah 0408934462New members welcome

Coolup Progress Association1st Thurs of month 9:30 am Coolup Hall

Bev Alexander 0407 381 281

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Waroona Pensioner’s Social Club

1st Wed—Dot Hansen 9733 1892

WELL OF LIVINGWATER

Meetings at 7 Butler RetreatWaroona

7 pm every 2nd FridayNeeded, prayer Warriors for our

Nation from 2 Chronicles 7v14All welcome supper after.

Waroona PlaygroupPlaygroup is open Mon, Tues andThurs 9-11am for children 0-5yrs old2 Henning Street Waroona WA 6215Facebook - Waroona Playgroup 2017waroonaplaygroup@gmail.com

WAROONA ST JOHNAMBULANCE

Sub Centre Opening TimesTues & Thurs

9:00am - 12 noon,then 12:30 to 3pmPhone: 9733 2122EMERGENCY: 000

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WaroonaCommunity

MarketIn the Memorial Hall

Next Market SundayJuly 5th

9am – 1pm

Bay prices are $20 andsellers can set up from

7:30am. For moreinformation please contactJo Sherar 0421 113 620 orBev McLean 0400 204 340from the Waroona Action

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Facebook - waroonacommunity market

This market issupported by the

Waroona Lions Club

Congratulations to thefollowing people withBirthdays in July Seniors News

Bill JohnsonJoan ScottLyn Della FrancaMark WinterMia CatalanoNarelle CatalanoSandy Mansell

Happy 55thWedding

Anniversary

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Hello everyone, hope you are allkeeping well.Our first meeting is the AnnualGeneral Meeting, which will be on the29th July at 1.30pm at Seniors Hallon Millar Street. We request that allmembers attend if possible, but if youare new to town you are mostwelcome to join us. Afternoon tea issupplied and we will be keepingsocial distancing so you will be safe.The Hall has had new carpet laid andit looks great. Many thanks toHobsons of Harvey. Looking forwardto seeing you. Kind regards, JanetWood (Secretary) 9733 3701

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July 2020 Page 5Waroona Veterinary Clinic News

Arthritis in CatsCats get arthritis too. The good newsis it is easy to treat and ratherinexpensive too. Does this resembleyour older cat?MYTH: It is normal for my cat toslow down as they get older.It is NOT normal for your cat to ‘slowdown’ as they get older. It is commonbut it is not normal. This is quite oftena sign of pain associated with arthritis.Because cats are relatively small andagile they can hide or cover upmobility difficulties caused by arthritis.Unlike dogs, cats with arthritis don'tgenerally limp.Have you noticed any of thefollowing?1. Have you noticed your cathesitating, or being more reluctantto jump up or down?�� Onto your lap, the furniture orthrough a cat flap?2. Have you noticed your catslowing down?�� Sleeping more - especially inone place, stiffening up or getting a bitcreaky?3. Have you noticed a deteriorationin your cat's appearance?�� Such as a matted or scruffycoat?4. Have you noticed any change inyour cat's attitude or daily routine?

hole for a cat sized ‘door' and attractyour cat inside with deep comfybedding and some dry food. Watchwhich hiding places they like best andtake away unused boxes.�� Make food access easy: Putfood somewhere that your cat can getto it easily without having to jump toomuch. It should be in a place whereyour cat feels 'safe' and not near thecat flap or litter tray.�� Relocate water: Cats oftenprefer having their drinking wateraway from their food so you mightwant to put a second bowl in anotherroom.�� Relocate litter tray: Makesure the litter tray is in a place whereyour cat feels 'safe' (not in a busycorridor or near the cat flap). Littertrays with lower sides can be morecomfortable for stiff and creaky cats.�� Control weight: Beingoverweight can put extra strain onyour cat's joints so keeping theirweight down is helpful. If your cat isoverweight ask your vet or vet nursefor advice on a suitable diet.�� Help your cat to groom:Take time to find out what sort ofgrooming your cat likes best. Painfulareas are best avoided. Gentlegrooming can help maintain your cat'sinterest in life.

�� Less tolerant around peopleand/or more withdrawn?If you have noticed any of thesechanges or behaviours in your catyou should consult your vet or vetnurse for advice and considerarranging a check-up for your cat.There are a range of treatments forcats with different price options.Some cats will do well on specialdiets designed for joint issues orsimply by improving their diet byadding essential fatty acids to reduceinflammation. Some cats with a moreadvanced stage of the disease willrequire pain relief. This can be in theform of tablets or a liquid which youput into their mouth or over their food.Talk to your vet clinic about whichoptions are best suited for you andyour cat. With the options availablethere is no need for your furry friendto be in pain. Be nice to your cat –consider their comfort especially asthey get older.Tips for older catsWhether your older cat has arthritis ornot, here are some things you can doto help make their old age morecomfortable.�� Maintain Activity: Createplaces where your cat can easilyclimb and hide. For example, haveone or two cardboard boxes with a

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OLD LAKE CLIFTON FIRE SHED GETS NEW LEASE ON LIFEThe Waroona Shire Council hassupported a request from the LakeClifton Action Group to repurpose theold Lake Clifton Fire Shed to providewide ranging benefits to the localcommunity.At the 26th May Council meeting, itwas resolved to reallocate $8,000from savings from the WaroonaRecreation and Aquatic Centrebudget and towards allowing theAction Group to run youth and mentalhealth related programs.The funding will go towards:- repair/replace the old fluoro lightswith energy efficient LED lights in theshed as well as patio- Install emergency exit signage- Install emergency compliantexit doors and mechanism- Bring the electrical distributionboard into compliance- Install additional GPO’s- Repair/install exteriorbasketball/tennis court lights- Install tennis poles- Replace tennis net- Storage space for youthequipment and basketball and

tennis equipment for the Tuart Grovesporting facilities.Shire President, Cr Mike Walmsleysaid that the funding is required tobring the building in line with therequired BCA standards and toprovide a suitable space for ouryouth.“These works to the Old Fire Shed inLake Clifton, will allow for a safespace for young people tocongregate, in support of proposedmonthly youth mentoring activitiesplanned for the area.“It will be a place they can call theirown”

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A woman was flying from Melbourneto Brisbane…. Unexpectedly, theplane was diverted to Sydney. Theflight attendant explained that therewould be a delay and if passengerswanted to get off the aircraft the planewould re-board in 50 minutes…Everybody got off the plane exceptone lady who was blind. A man hadnoticed her as he walked by andcould tell the lady was blind as herSeeing Eye Dog lay quietlyunderneath the seats in front of herthroughout the entire flight. He couldalso tell she had flown this very flightbefore, because the pilot approachedher and calling her by name said:”Kathy, we are in Sydney for almostan hour, would you like to get off andstretch your legs?” She replied: “Nothanks, but maybe Max would like tostretch his legs?”Picture this:All the people in the gate area cameto a complete standstill when theylooked up and saw the pilot walk offthe plane with a Seeing Eye Dog! Thepilot was even wearing sun glasses.People scattered. They not only triedto change planes, but some tried tochange airlines!Things aren’t always as they appear.

A True Story about aSeeing Eye Dog

July 2020 Page 7Outline of Drakesbrook Days and Waroona Years from 1839 till …..

Pioneer History -World War IIWorld War II brought many changesto the lives of Waroona Districtresidents. The V.C.D. (VolunteerDefence Corps) and spotting planecentre in Waroona was at the RoadBoard Office on South WesternHighway, and plane spotting wasdone by those having the mostoutlying telephones – Mrs Dawe in thenorth, Mr and Mrs Bill Ross to thesouth and Mrs Dolores Weller to thewest. Mrs Weller can remember beingon duty all night during the Japanese‘scare’, and the Waroona town centrewas on roster for 24 hours. Thespotters reported to the R.A.A.F. andthe code word was changed eachweek. At one stage the ‘scare’ was so

serious for the western residents ofthe district that they had their cartspacked with provisions and a horsewas kept in the yards, in case womenand children had to make their way tothe hills.The local V.D.C. Officer in Chargewas Claude Crayden, and Stan J.Weller was in charge of the men as aLieutenant, instructing the men underhim in explosives and use ofweapons. Bill Ross of the HamelNursery mapped the district andobservation posts were set up alongthe coast for signalling. Lake Clifton,in particular, was considered anexcellent landing place for foreignplanes, as was Myalup Beach.Defence headquarters in Waroonawas a hall, now a home on the south-west corner of Logue Street andRecreation Road, and it was here that

the defence guard members gatheredevery Sunday and also Thursdaynights at the prearranged emergencysignal of three blasts of the Nestléfactory whistle. Although the menwere told Darwin and Broome hadbeen hit, very little was heardafterwards, the alert then fizzled out.The Waroona District V.D.C. wasmade up of the able bodied men inthe area and there were six sectionsof 10 men each; Quartermaster team,Mortar team, Reconnaissance team,Bren Carrier team, Path Finder andDemolition Crew.Active members included farmers,Nestlé workers, and shopkeepers. Infact, the storeman at Walmsley’s

store,FrankBeacham,wasQuartermaster. Other names includeDon Pitman, Ralph Foster and RexJohns, although there were manyothers, and all took part in regulardisplays when the ‘top brass’ camedown from Perth. The Home DefenceGuard, as they were known, wereallocated certain areas. In BertIseppi’s case this was Myalup, wherein case an enemy landing was madehe was to blow a cutting anddiversion drain bridge. There was noevidence a landing was ever made.Home nursing and first aid classeswere held in Waroona and manyattended to be instructed by Dr. R.Barrington Knight. So keen were theladies that one, Viv Evans, used toride her chestnut pony from west ofthe Harvey River to the Weller farm3.2 km west of town, and then go inwith the Weller family for classes.The end of World War II meant anend to ration cards and blackoutcurtains for the women of the district,but more than that, the men whoserved overseas and within Australiawould be returning home. Victorycelebrations were held and a dance inthe Waroona Hall was very wellattended, with one woman arrivingdraped in wattle. A ‘serpentine’ – menand women formed a chain – dancedaround and wove their way out of thehall and around the streets. The Warwas over, the men could come home,and life would return to normal.

The 10th Light Horse at the 1932 Waroona Show (Photocourtesy of the Birch Family)

The Men of the 10th Light Horse (Hamel Troop) Jock Graham, HecHodge, Charlie Fowler, Tom Archibald (Photo courtesy Mr Tom

Archibald)

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The COVID-19 Pandemic andWaroona 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 vulnerablein our community as the virus continues to spread.

We want you to stay engaged with the Waroona CRC and Family Support Servicethrough 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 breathPlease 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: UnavailableFamily Support Service

Waroona, Yarloop and Preston Beach (T,W,TH) 0498 273 428Email: fsscoordinator@waroonacrc.com.au

Harvey (M&T) 0467 563 203Email: fssharvey@waroonacrc.com.au

On site Consultation Tues 10am -12noon St Pauls Church Young St HarveyPinjarra (Tues) 0409 468 425

Email: fsspinjarra@waroonacrc.com.auIf numbers are engaged, please contact the Waroona CRC on 9733 3011

Keep an eye out for our latest COVID-19 Newsletter

SHIRE OF WAROONANOTICE 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, Waroonacommencing at 4.00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

DEAN UNSWORTHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Waroona Historical SocietyThe Haub Family – 100 years ago ………continued

Continuing on from last month’sintroduction to the Haub Family, welearn more about the other charactersin this continuing story. During the early1900’s, the area ofLake Clifton wasrugged, dense andwild country full ofwildlife such askangaroos and wildducks, which werehunted and used forfood by the families ofthe area - LeahFouracre, ClaudeNewnham, Stan Hair,the Holmes brothers,the Pahl brothers, AlexHay and Stan Gates.Travel was by horse-back, horse and cart orcoach and the coastal road fromMandurah to Bunbury was an unsealedsandy track, as was the track toDrakesbrook (Waroona). By this timeOtto Haub had successfully securedWellington Locations 998, 999, 1000and 812 - grazing leases of 513 acres,situated adjacent to the Siding on theLake Clifton Railway 17 miles west ofWaroona, pasturing 430 sheep andlambs. Wellington Loc. 955, containing100 acres of unimproved land,Wellington Loc. 3595 - 222 acres of

unimproved land and had built a housewith 4 rooms, near the shore of LakeClifton. The property was aptly namedLake View Farm. Otto’s nearestneighbour was Robert Pahl. Pahl’sparents, originally from Prussia(Germany), settled in South Australiain 1854. In 1889 Robert and his brotherGeorge Louis sailed for WesternAustralia, landing at Albany, eventuallytaking up land along the lower reachesof the Harvey River. 1917, Otto began

a courtship with Beatrice KathleenMunday. Beatrice was the daughter ofJames Thomas Albert Munday andAnnie Christina (nee Henningsen) ofMarradong. James, a widower, after hiswife Sarah died in 1897, had 7 childrenunder 11 years old to look after. Anniealready had a son - George HenryHenningsen from a relationship andshe went on to have 4 children withJames - Lionel, Beatrice, Beryl andBertram. Anne Kristine NielsenHenningsen – born in Denmark,

immigrated to Australia with fatherNiels, mother Magdalena and sisterElise and brother Andrea, landing inHobart, Tasmania in 1872. JamesMunday, born in England 1840 andarrived in Fremantle in 1842 grew upin the Guildford area, then farmed atMarradong until his death in early 1917.Annie moved to the Waroona/Pinjarraarea after James’ death to be near toher eldest son George who was then18 years old and a labourer at a farmowned by Moss Birch, west of

Waroona. During1918 Otto’s sheepcontinually got intoRobert Phal’spaddock. Phal,becoming annoyed atHaub’s sheepconstantly eating thegrass on his propertytook over 40 sheep tothe pound in Yarloop.The pound yards werenot suitable to holdsheep and Haub onlygot back about 30 ofhis own sheep. Prior

to this event, Otto offered some wirefor a dividing fence, if Phal would helphim, but Phal refused. Subsequently,Otto did the work himself. From thenonwards, the two men did not meet orspeak to each other.On 18 January 1919 Otto marriedBeatrice Kathleen Munday and on22 July the same year, their daughterMillicent was born and life at Lake Viewwas content……………………………or was it?

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July 2020 Page 10Fifty Years of Lions Club History

50 YEARS AGO,THIS MONTH –JULY 1970 TheLions road signswere erected ateach end of

town. Thephoto is acurrentphoto andafter 50years, theyare lookinga bit rattynow!!

40 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH –JULY 1980 Lion Len Miller becomesZone Chairman for our Zone, with 6clubs reporting to him, Bunbury,Collie, Eaton, Mandurah, Pinjarra andWaroona.

30 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH –JULY 1990. With winter now here,the wood raffles are in full swing ledby Project Leader Lion Bill Rafferty,who ran this project for about 15years.

LENMILLER

A CARRICATURE OF LIONBILL RAFFERTY, DRAWN BY A

MYSTERIOUS A.SMITH, 30YEARS AGO WHEN BILL DIDMANY THINGS INCLUDINGRUNNING WOOD RAFFLES

20 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH –JULY 2000 Now that the club hasbeen running for 30 years, it isdecided that it is time they got anHonour Board done and erected.

10 YEARS AGO, THIS MONTH –JULY 2010The lease of a food kiosk, to be builton Waroona Oval, is finally confirmedby the Shire of Waroona and willeventually be called “Jim’s Kitchen”,in honour of Lion Jim Deleo. Lion Phil

Turner is appointed Project Leader onwhat will become a two-and-a-half-year project.

ALL OF THESEFACTS CAN BEFOUND IN THEWAROONALIONS 50thANNIVERSARYBOOK WHICHCAN BEPURCHASEDFOR $20 FROMLION JOHNCLARE ON0407 080 671ORleo.chairman201w2@gmail.

Lion Phil Turner gets amajor challenge!!!

July 2020 Page 11THE WAROONA LIONS CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR SPECIALSUPPORT DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR

�� GosnellsLionsPresident

Dave Molcher & DG FrankCamarri for attending theLEOs Change Over night�� PDG Grant Hewett forattending our Change Overnight�� CEO Dean Unsworth,President Mike Walmsley, KellyNottle, Kelly Shipway, DebTyler, Merrin McWilliams,Annette Mason, Brad Vitaleand Rikki Pulfer at the Shire ofWaroona for support on lots ofdifferent things�� Julie Rowles and NaomiPurcell for acting as Santachauffeurs.�� Waroona High SchoolMusic Teacher, Dean Edwards

Engineering, Wise Botanicals,Pete’s Tree Worx, WaroonaCountry Café, DrakesbrookWines, De Rosa’s Roadhouse,Waroona Landcare and Alcoa�� Tom Busher at Alcoa forhis ever-continuing loyalsupport

DON’T FORGET, WE AREALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEWMEMBERS FOR THE LIONS.Contact me, John Clare on0407 080 671 or SecretaryKirsten Goode onwaroona.wa@lions.org.au ANDDON’T FORGET THAT IF YOUWANT TO HIRE OURCOOLER TRAILER, ContactLion Wookie Davis on 0418955821

and his wonderful school choirat the Christmas CommunityGala Night�� Darren Conroy forplaying Santa at the ChristmasCommunity Gala Night.�� Trish Witney and theteam at the Waroona ResourceCentre�� The sponsors of ourWaroona Lions Train –Waroona Smash Repairs,Woodbury Plumbing, WaroonaBowling Club, Waroona GolfClub, De Rosa’s HighwayMotors, Charlie HullEngineering, Waroona Hotel,Drakesbrook Hotel, Waroona-Harvey Bus Services, RobWheeler Electrical, CurtisElectrical, The Hairy Lentil,Habitat by Hairy Lentil, Dwyer

.THE LEO CLUB OF WAROONA WOULD LIKE TO THANK THEFOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR SPECIAL HELP DURING THE

FINANCIAL YEAR

�� MarkTimms at theHairy Lentil for

letting us meet there, for free,the first half of the year�� Kelly Nottle at the Shireof Waroona�� Matt Gillett atRecFishWest for asking us todo the sausage sizzle at theTroutfest Family Fun Day atDrakesbrook Weir�� Shane Della Franca andthe Waroona Demons FootyClub for the project to man thegates on the home games�� All of the 18 fantasticsponsors of our CommunityQuiz Night�� Gerry Freeman at JKOfor our free self-defence class.�� Waroona Lions Club forall of their support�� The people of theWaroona community for all oftheir support

AND ESPECIALLY ALL THEWAROONA LIONS LEO ADVISORY

COMMITTEE – JOHN, PAT,KIRSTEN, VIVIENNE and XAVIER

(especially John for all of the massiveamount of money that he’s donated to

the club, in our fines for him!)HOPE WE HAVEN’T FORGOTTENANYBODY…SORRY IF WE HAVE

AND IF YOU WANT TO HELP WITHALL OF THIS AND SUPPORT THEWAROONA COMMUNITY ANDHAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIMEAND ARE AGED BETWEEN 12 AND18 AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN,CONTACT OUR SECRETARY ATleos.waroona@gmail.com ORMYSELF, JOHN CLARE, LEOADVISOR 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 withtranslation. 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 thehairdressing fraternity in Perth. Awoman of style and substance wholeaves a legacy in West Australianhairdressing that will be seen in everycut and colour for years to come. Annewas born in Hamel, the daughter ofNicola and Incoronata (nee Ciffolilli),Italian immigrants from the Abruzzoregion. Nicola ran the local fish and chipshop which was located on the west sideof Fouracre Street opposite where thechemist is located now. After the shopburnt down in about 1948, the family moved to Kellerberrinand managed the Blue Room Café for two years, beforereturning to the Waroona district. After moving to MtLawley, Anne attended Sacred Heart in Highgate. Hersocial skills were already apparent and her chosen careerin hairdressing allowed Anne’s artistic ability and naturalbusiness skills to flourish. Her first job was at a MurrayStreet salon, but her career took off when she began workwith Hair International. She knew that building a careertook more than natural talent, so she developed herknowledge and business skills by travelling overseas tolearn from the best in the industry, returning to Perth eagerto pass on her knowledge to others. In 1998, a partnershipwith Carmel Weir resulted in Taylorweir School ofHairdressing. It was the first private training provider forapprentice hairdressers and Anne and Carmel workedhard to build the business. Anne was also active in theInternational Hairdressing Society and a judge for globalbrands including L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf. Anne issurvived by her children, Justin and Vanessa, fourgrandchildren, elder sister Rosa and honorary son Tim.

Anne Taylor era una leggenda tra laconfraternita parrucchiere di Perth. Unadonna di stile e sostanza che lasciaun’eredità nell’acconciatura australianaoccidentale che si verdrà in ogni taglio ecolore per gli anni a venire.Anne è nata ad Hamel figlia di nocola eIncoronata (nee Ciffolili) immigrati italianiprovenienti dalla regione abruzze. Nicolagestiva il negozio locale di pesce epatatine che si trovava sul lato ovest diFouracre Street di fronte dove ora si trovala Farmacia. Dopo che il negozio bruciò

nel 1948, la famiglia si transferi a Kellerberrin e diresse il BlueRoom Cafè per due anni, prima di tornare nel quartiereWaroona. Dopo essersi trasferita al Monte Lawley, Anne hafrequentato il Sacro Cuore a Highgate. Le sue abilità socialierano già evidenti e la sua carriera prescelta nel parrucchierepermise ad Anne di prosperare. Il suo primo lavoro è statoin un salone di Murray Street, ma la sua carriera è decollataquando ha iniziato a lavorare con Hair International. Sapevache costruire una carriera ci voleva più di un talento naturale,così sviluppò la sua abilita e la sua capacità imprenditorialeviaggiando all'estero per imparare dai migliori del settore,tornando a Perth desiderosa di trasmettere agli altri quelloche aveva imparto. Nel 1998, un partnership con CarmelWeir ά portό alla Taylorweir School of Hairdressing. È statoil primo fornitore di formazione privato per apprendistiparrucchieri. Anne e Carmel hanno lavorato duramente percostruire l'azienda. Anne è stata anche attiva nellaInternational Hairdressing Society e giudice per marcheglobali tra cui L'Oreal e Schwarzkopf. Anne è sopravvissutaai suoi figli, Justin e Vanessa, quattro nipoti, la sorellamaggiore Rosa e il figlio onorario Tim.

STRONG ON YOUR FEET – Seniors Mobility Exercise Class

Where are all the seniors in Waroonawho wish to improve their mobility?Seniors Recreation Council of WAInc. Peel Branch is a non-Government, volunteer drivenorganisation who provide theseclasses throughout the Peel regionalareas, to help seniors improve theirmobility. Volunteers give of their timefreely to run the Waroona class eachweek. Class sizes are limited to 20and with re-commencing after Covid-19 closures over past month, thereare now vacancies in the Monday1pm early afternoon class, held at theWaroona Senior Citizens Centre.There is no registration fee to join,only paperwork to register and a formfor your doctor to fill in and bereturned by you to our SRCWA PeelBranch. Cost of weekly class is only$5, which includes afternoon tea andsocialising. This money is used forhall hire fees and to provide

and how these exercises couldbenefit you too. You won’t regret it!For further enquiries please telephoneJan McGlinn 9535 4749 or emaildmc56456@bigpond.net.au.You can also pick up enrolment formsfrom the class and enrol Monday priorto commencement of class.

equipment and consumables. Comealong and meet new friends andexercise with them, or bring along afriend and join together.Class exercises are done sitting in orstanding behind a chair. Theexercises have been designed byphysiotherapists to better yourmobility and the volunteer PeerLeader undergoes regularassessment by local Peel physios atthe Mandurah Community HealthCentre to ensure their skills arecurrent and meet the requirements ofthe Strong on Your Feet program.So don’t wait until it is too late, makeyour decision now and increase yourmobility by joining the Strong on YourFeet class in Waroona. We needmore seniors to enrol to ensure theclass remains in Waroona. So comeon seniors from Waroona, comedown to the Senior Citizens Centre inMillar Street, to see what is on offer

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Time is like a river. You cannot touchthe water twice, because the flow thathas passed will never pass again.Enjoy every moment of life. As abagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently Iwas asked by a funeral director toplay at a graveside service for ahomeless man. He had no family orfriends, so the service was to be at apauper's cemetery in the Nova Scotiaback country. As I was not familiarwith the backwoods, I got lost and,being a typical man, I didn't stop fordirections. I finally arrived an hour lateand saw the funeral guy had evidentlygone and the hearse was nowhere insight. There were only the diggersand crew left and they were eatinglunch. I felt badly and apologized tothe men for being late. As I went tothe side of the grave and looked downand the vault lid was already in place.I didn't know what else to do, so Istarted to play. The workers put downtheir lunches and began to gatheraround. I played out my heart andsoul for this man with no family andfriends. I played like I've never playedbefore for this homeless man. And asI played "Amazing Grace", theworkers began to weep. They wept, Iwept, we all wept together. When Ifinished, I packed up my bagpipesand started for my car. Though myhead was hung low, my heart was full.As I opened the door to my car, Iheard one of the workers say, "I’venever seen anything like that before,and I've been putting in septic tanksfor twenty years." Apparently, I'm stilllost....it's a man thing.

The Bag Pipers StoryCoral’s Charity CraftersWith the easing ofCovid19restrictions, asfrom this monththe knitting/crochet& craft group willbe back at the

Library for their fortnightly get-togethers . The next dates areThursdays 16th and 30th of July, then13th August. It will be great to haveeveryone back together & catch upwith what the ladies have been doingduring this long period of socialdistancing. Coral has 14 beanies forPeel Health and 105 beanies havebeen taken to Bunbury Hospital.Barbara has made six baby cribblankets. Another bag of donatedknitted/crochet squares was left at theLibrary a short while ago – these willbe joined up to make more babyblankets – a big thank you to whoever

made this donation. All donations –yarn, stuffing for soft toys, and anyknitted or crochet items are all muchappreciated and are used to thebenefit of our local community. Anyitems for the Curtin Community Radioproject for the homeless i.e. items forpersonal hygiene for both male &female, can now be left at the Library.These will be gathered & taken downto Curtin, who will organize them intogift packs which will be muchappreciated. Winter on our doorstep will bring with it the usualseasonal ills & chills. To anyone whois currently unwell, we wish you aspeedy recovery. Take care & staysafe. If you should be around theLibrary area on the 16th July or any ofthe other dates and between 10amand noon - please call in and seewhat the group is up to. Everyone iswelcome.

Waroona Library - Book of the Month

After fighting Napoleon’s Army andsurviving, William Buckley istransported to Australia for life forstealing two small bits ofcloth.What happens next willbecome one of theremarkable survival stories inhistory.On a moon lit night Buckleyescapes and disappears intothe Australian bush, Given upfor dead by his white captors,he is discovered and adoptedby an Aboriginal tribe who

regard him as a ghost. Buckley willnot be seen again for more than 30years until he emerges one day –

carrying a spear anddressed in animal skins andhaving forgotten the Englishlanguage.Buckley’s Chance is aprofound journey into aturning point in historywhere cultures clash.It’s the story of a man whorefuses to be held down. Aman prepared to defy allodds and take a chance.“Buckley’s Chance”

Media Release

VIBRANCY AND COLOUR COMINGTO LIFT OUR SPIRITSThe Shire of Waroona has allocated$26,709 in funding towards 17 locallyled creative projects, as part of theAngels of Art micro grants.The project will brighten public spacesto promote health, happiness andwellbeing, as we come out of whathas been very difficult times.Art and creativity have strong links topositive mental health. The Angels ofArt micro grants allow a citizen ledapproach to neighbourhood buildingusing short-term, low costinterventions.The grant will empower local peopleto add their creative touch, building on

the pre-existing professional artinstallations located across the Shire.The fund attracted applications fromlocal artists, groups and businesses;all vying to bring creativity andvibrancy to locations across the Shire.Shire President Cr Mike Walmsley islooking forward to seeing the projectrolled out throughout our towns overthe next few weeks.“I look forward to seeing thecommunity collaborate and createtogether. The proposals that weresent to Council are very impressiveand will add colour and vibrancy toWaroona, Lake Clifton and PrestonBeach”.“I see this as a first step in Councilworking towards reinvigorating ourmain streets. With so much

community input for this funding, it isparticularly pleasing”.“I’d particularly like to thank ourPlace & Community Co-ordinatorKelly Shipway who worked tirelesslyin such a short space of time and todeliver such a successful project”The Angels of Art micro grants aresupported by the WA Primary HealthAlliance, as part of the AllianceAgainst Depression.

Media Contact:Sue CicolariExecutive Support OfficerPh: 9733 7805Email: eso@waroona.wa.gov.au

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Nudity Comes to Waroona

What was Mooriel thinking? She was so ashamed she hidaround the corner

Then came back as a RainbowOr is she supporting gay rights?

Emily (7), Jessica (9) and Braxton (3)with Sarah and Mooriel

Rainbow Angel

Mooriel has returned home in time to bepart of the Shire of Waroona “Angels of Art”micro grants initiative. Sarah Robertson,Mooriel’s personal cowturier, designed therainbow-themed creation to complement theWaroona Child Care rainbow poles and tobring some extra colour and fun to thehighway. The kids and the community haveshown they are delighted to have Moorielback where she belongs and the outfit hasbeen a hit.Angels of Art is supported by Shire ofWaroona and WA Primary Health Alliance aspart of the Alliance Against Depression.

Recruiting

Waroona Visitor Centre are looking toincrease their volunteer base. Full trainingand always looks great on a resume.Call Tracy Goldsworthy 0472 595 266 forfurther information.

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Local help at hand for coronavirus falloutA purpose-built, locally targetedcampaign to help people across anumber of communities in the southwest of the State deal with the falloutfrom the coronavirus pandemic hasbeen launched.Alcoa is partnering respected charitiesFoodbank WA and Anglicare WA todeliver the support near where theresources company operates its twobauxite mines and three aluminarefineries. The support will beprovided in local government areas ofKwinana, Murray and Waroona aswell as parts of the shires of Harveyand Serpentine-Jarrahdale.Through its globalcharity the AlcoaFoundation, Alcoawill provide morethan $420,000over the next 12months to ensurelocal people havefood on their tableas well as accessto importantsupport servicesfor things likemental health,accommodation,dealing withdomestic violence,and financial andfamily counselling.Alcoa AustraliaPresident MichaelGollschewski saidwhile theimmediate healthimpacts associatedwith the pandemic were starting toease, the economic and socialramifications would linger.“We’ve heard from local groups andleaders that people across our hostcommunities are hurting and will befor some time,” Michael said. “Manyhave never had to ask for help before.We want to ensure that the specificsupport needed in each of these

communities is available locally andcan be accessed easily withoutdelays or difficulties.”Anglicare WA and Foodbank WA willpartner with local organisationsacross these areas to deliver servicesand supplies most needed in eachcommunity.Anglicare WA CEO Mark Glassonsaid COVID-19 had created a newlevel of hardship in the communityand many people in need of helpwere unsure where to turn.“As well as taking a financial toll, thecrisis is affecting mental health and

anyone needing help should call 1800979 777 for support from FoodbankWA and 1300 114 446 for AnglicareWA.Murray Shire President David Boltwelcomed what he described asgenerous support. "The value of thisinitiative is that it is designed toprovide direct and practical assistanceto those most in need in our localcommunities,” Cr David Bolt said.

Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams saidshe was pleased her local communitywould benefit from a locally targetedservice to help vulnerable communitymembers during this time.“There is already some great workunder way to support our communityand it is great to see theseorganisations unite to ensurecontinued support into the mediumterm,” she said.These projects have been madepossible through Alcoa Foundation’sUS$1 million pledge to helpcommunities near where the

company operatesacross the globerespond to challengespresented by theCOVID-19 pandemic.This is in addition to thefunds the foundationalready provides eachyear for environmentaland communityprojects. About $1.7million (AUD) infoundation funding hasalready beencommitted to other WA-based projects in 2020.Overall, Alcoa providesabout $4.5 million forcommunity programsand projects inAustralia each year, thevast majority beingfocused on the southwest of WesternAustralia.

Media contactsAnglicare WA: Emma-JaneMorcombe, 0439 272 262,emmajane.morcombe@anglicarewa.org.auFoodbank WA: Charmaine Don,0407 384 642,Charmaine.don@foodbankwa.org.auAlcoa: Suellen Jerrard, 0417 949817, suellen.jerrard@alcoa.com

From left to right Elaine Edwards - Murray House RCManager, 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 oneof the best ways to guard againstviruses, so it’s little surprise that handsanitiser has become a must-haveitem during the COVID-19 coronaviruspandemic. With many households andschools now using hand sanitiser aspart of their daily routines, it’simportant to remember these productsshould be treated with extra cautionespecially around children. Mostalcohol-based sanitisers containupwards of 60 per cent alcoholcontent, meaning just a couple ofmouthfuls can be enough to poison achild. Poison centres across Australiahave seen an increase in adversereports involving these products, andin WA we are aware of at least oneincident of a child ingesting handsanitiser at school. Given these

Don’t mistake hand sanitiser for food or drinkingredients that may cause an allergicreaction to you or your family. If thelabel fails to list any ingredients, youshould report the product to theACCC. Hand sanitiser should alwaysbe kept out of reach of children, andshould only be used by children underadult supervision. As a highlyflammable product, it should also bekept away from any type of openflame. If ingestion is suspected, callthe PoisonsInformationCentreimmediately on13 11 26 (24hours a day) toseek urgentmedical advice.

products are packaged in a range ofcontainer types, including plasticbottles with pop-top lids, there isgreater potential for them to bemistaken for food or drink. For thisreason, Consumer Protection hasjoined the ACCC in working withsuppliers to make sure hand sanitiseris not sold in packaging that resemblesfood or drink bottles, includingreleasing new guidance that can beaccessed at:www.productsafety.gov.au/news/covid-19-safer-packaging-and-labelling-guidance-for-hand-sanitiser-suppliersConsumers who use their own bottlesat in-store hand sanitiser refill stationsshould clearly mark their bottles toavoid confusion with any otherhousehold or food items. When buyinghand sanitiser, check the label for any

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CONSUMER PROTECTION With SW Regional Coordinator Annetta Bellingeri

Everyone loves a bargain, but don’tbe fooled by deals on new tractorsthat look too good to be true. Fakewebsites currently offering farmmachinery at greatly discountedprices are swindling farmers rightacross Western Australia, with lossestripling in just one month to awhopping $143,000. So far we knowof nine victims who have beenscammed this way, after they orderedand paid for farm machinery fromvarious bogus websites. Fake couriercompanies are also being used to foolconsumers into thinking theirpurchases are on their way.Unfortunately it’s becoming

increasingly difficult to distinguish areal website from a fake one, asscammers often steal the identity andABNs of legitimate online retailers.They might also provide the samecontact details, machinery photos andphysical address of the legitimatebusiness, so it looks like you’redealing with a proper business.These fraudsters even know to followthe agricultural seasons to marketmachinery that may be needed atdifferent times of the year. As fast asthese websites get shut-down, othersare springing up in their place – so it’sup to everyone to do their researchbefore parting with their hard-earnedmoney. Everyone who shops onlineshould only deal with well-known andreputable traders and getrecommendations from colleagues,family and friends. An on-line searchfor warnings or reviews might alsohelp indicate if the website is a scam.Watch-out for payments requestedvia direct bank transfer, as it’s muchharder to get your money back.Scammers often don’t allow you touse safer payment measures such ascredit cards, where a chargeback canbe completed for goods that fail toarrive. For more details about thisscam, including the known sites towatch-out for, visit the WA ScamNetwebsite: www.scamnet.wa.gov.au

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of theU.S. National Institute of Allergy andInfectious Diseases told thePresident: "This morning, 3 Brazilianswere killed by Covid-19."Trump's face went egg-shell whitewith shock. The blood drained fromhis face and to everyone’samazement he collapsed on the floor.Minutes passed and to everyone’srelief President Trump got up shakilyand then sat back on his chair.His staff were nothing less thanstunned at this display of emotionfrom their President, nervouslywatching as he sits, head in hands,waiting for him to faint again.Finally, the President looks up andwith a shaky quivering voice asks theDr Fauci, "How many people is abrazillion?"

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With SW Regional Coordinator Annetta BellingeriCONSUMER PROTECTION

Winter has officially arrived and manyof us have already dragged out thewinter woollies, electric blankets andhot water bottles, but it’s important tomake sure we are using these itemssafely.Electric blankets, hot water bottles,heat (or wheat) packs and children’ssleepwear are just some of the winteritems that can pose an injury risk ifthey are old, worn or not usedproperly. As with any product – butparticularly products that can causescalds, burns or fires – consumersshould always follow user guides.Each year more than 200 people inAustralia are treated for serious burnscaused by hot water bottles. Beforeusing them, you should always checkfor signs of wear and tear, includingcracks forming. Only use hot tapwater, never boiling water, and

If you’re stuck in a deadlock with yourlandlord or tenant over a COVID-19coronavirus pandemic related tenancyissue, a new service can help resolvethe dispute without needing to stepfoot inside a courtroom. Our recentlylaunched Residential TenanciesMandatory Conciliation Service(RTMCS) is a free process that aims tohelp both sides come to an agreementthrough informal discussion in arelaxed environment. Unlike courtwhere a decision is imposed,mandatory conciliation encouragesrenters and landlords to work togetherto come up with arrangements that suiteveryone. The service covers a rangeof rental issues that have arisen duringthe COVID-19 emergency period, from20 March to 29 September 2020.These issues can relate to repairs, rentrepayments, rent increases,terminating or changing an agreement,and covers those with a residentialtenancy agreement, long-stayagreement in a residential park, or aboarding and lodging agreement. Ifyou are involved in a dispute beingconciliated by the service, you musttake part in the process, meaning youhave to at least talk to theconciliator and be involved in adiscussion with your landlord or tenant.You may be fined if you refuse toparticipate. After launching a few

Hot safety tips for cold weatherreplace the item as soon as it starts tolook worn. Should you use wheatbags or other heat packs, check thatthey come with clear heatinginstructions attached to the productand allow them to cool completelybefore reheating. If you notice aburning smell, it’s probably beenover-heated, so allow the wheat bagto cool down completely beforedisposing of it. Many people assumewhen children’s clothing or nightwearis marked ‘low fire danger’ it is notflammable, but this is not necessarilythe case. ‘Low fire danger’ ratingstake a number of things into account,including how loose or closely fittedan item is, and therefore the risk of itcoming in contact with heaters or fireplaces. You should always keepchildren away from open sources ofheat to prevent what can be

devastating burn injuries. Alwayscheck electric blankets for signs ofwear and tear before use, turn themoff before getting into bed, and seekadvice from your health practitionerbefore using one if you are pregnantor have diabetes.Find more winter safety tips atConsumer Protection’s website:www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.auor check if a product has beenrecalled atwww.productsafety.gov.au/recalls

Solving tenancy disputes with new service

weeks ago, the RTMCS is receiving upto 100 complaints a week and isalready achieving positive outcomes.One success story involves a landlordand tenant who were initially unable toresolve their issues, however aftersensitive and sound reality checkingby the conciliator, found a workablesolution with the final agreement beingconverted into a binding order. Withmore than 90 per cent of thecomplaints so far involving rentpayments, it’s worth remembering thatif you’re a renter who lost your jobafter 20 March, you might be eligiblefor a grant that will cover four weeks’rent up to the value of $2000. See ifyou qualify at:www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/covidrentgrantFor more information about themandatory conciliation service, visit:www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/covidrentdispute

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The Power of the BlessingThere is ‘power in the blessing of ‘the promise of eternity.’

Arthur Stace was a manwho lived his life withpeace and a confidenthope in the blessing of

‘the promise of eternity.’ His story isfascinating.Born 9th February 1885, he became asoldier in the Australian Army andlater was famous as a reformedalcoholic who converted toChristianity on August 6th 1930. In1932, he heard a sermon by theReverend R. Hammond who said;‘Eternity, eternity, I wish that I couldsound or shout that word to everyonein the streets of Sydney. You’ve got tomeet it, where will you spendeternity?’He was further inspired by thepreaching of evangelist John Ridley ina sermon titled ‘The Echoes ofEternity,’ from Isaiah 57:15; ‘For thussays the high and lofty ONE Whoinhabits eternity, Whose Name isHoly; I dwell in the high and holyplace, but with him also who is of athoroughly penitent and humblespirit, to revive the spirit of thehumble, and to revive the heart ofthe thoroughly penitent [bruisedwith sorrow for sin]’ (Amplified).For the rest of his life Stace wascaptivated by the notion of eternityand had a consuming passion toprovoke others to also consider -‘Where will I spend eternity?’This unusual ‘one-word’ evangelisticministry began in 1932 and continueduntil his death in 1967.Being illiterate, he was barely able towrite his name ‘Arthur’ legibly butwhen he wrote the word ‘Eternity’ withchalk on footpaths from Martin Placeto Parramatta in Sydney, the wordcame out in beautiful ‘copperplatescript.’

But the ‘ONE who inhabits eternity,’‘revived’ his heart and spirit. GODhad a plan and purpose for his life -just as HE has for each and everyone of us. HE tells us ‘... I know thethoughts and the plans I have foryou ... for welfare and peace andnot for evil, to give you hope inyour final outcome (your eternalfuture!)’ (Jeremiah 29:11).When JESUS died on the Cross,paying the penalty for the sins ofeveryone everywhere, HE won forthose who believe the promise ofeternal life – living for all eternity withthe only true and living GOD Whocreated and loves us.JESUS said; ‘... whosoever believesin [ME], trusts and relies on [ME]may not perish but have eternal lifeand [actually] live forever!’ (John3:15 Amplified) and, ‘Anyone whobelieves in GOD’s SON has eternallife’ (John 3:36 (NLT).Arthur Stace ‘believed’ and GODtransformed his life. He had peaceand a confident hope he would spendeternity with his LORD andSAVIOUR.Compared to eternity, which is foreverand ever, our life here on earth is likea ‘vapour’ – here one moment andgone the next! (James 4:14). Thequestion we should ask ourselves is;‘Where will I spend eternity?’There is power in the blessing of ‘thepromise of eternity’ –power to have peaceand a confident hopewe’ll spend our liveswith GOD in eternity - ifwe will only believe!Be blessed to be ablessing.Cheryl

After eight or nine years, he tried towrite a new message - ‘Obey GOD.’But it didn’t work. After a further fiveyears he tried yet another message -‘GOD or sin?’ But that didn’t workeither. He just could not stop writingthe word ‘Eternity.’It was the sure knowledge GOD lovedhim, had forgiven his sins andpromised him he would spend eternitywith HIM, that compelled him to leavehome each day around 5am to chalkhis message on pavements, railwaystation entrances and anywhere elsehe found a ‘blank canvas.’ Thousandseach day would see the word but foryears no-one ever saw ‘the man whowrites eternity.’One day, the minister from the churchwhere he worked as a cleaner,caught him red-handed taking a pieceof chalk from his pocket and writingthe word ‘Eternity’ on the footpath.The mystery was solved. From thenon Arthur Stace was known as ‘MrEternity.’His efforts even gained him attentionfrom the police for ‘defacing’pavements. About two dozen timeshe was almost arrested. His quietanswer was always the same - ‘But Ihad permission - from a ‘HigherSource!’Over the course of his thirty five year‘one-word evangelism ministry,’ it’sestimated he may have written theword ‘Eternity’ around Sydney morethan half a million times. Tens ofthousands of people would see hismessage and it would impactcountless lives, causing many tochange their ways and convert toChristianity, after asking themselves -‘Where will I spend eternity?’Arthur Stace’s life prior to conversionwas ‘bruised with sorrow for sin.’

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poor head had a fantastic collisionwith the footpath the morning ofwriting this article. I was out walkingquite early, still dark but on a litfootpath where I managed to comefull force down on my wrist and rightside of my head, outer corner of myeye. It hurt. It hurt bad. Withinminutes I had an egg the size of a golfball and within 4 hours my eye wasalmost fully closed and black andblue. A slight sprain to my wrist (notgood for a massage therapist) andsore knees. Needless to say, I wasfeeling a bit sorry for myself that day.Arnica, Ruta and Bellis to the rescue.Many of you may be familiar withArnica Montana, which is the mostpopular homeopathic remedyavailable. Known for bruising andinjuries to soft tissue. It is useful forsoreness and bruising after falls,collisions, blows, childbirth or surgery.Also, quite useful for sprains,concussion and shock. Injuriessustained from blunt force traumarather than sharp objects or tearinginjuries (for these injuries we haveother more suited remedies). Thepicture suited to arnica painand injuries is a feeling ofbruised soreness; itpromotes healing andreduces bruising post-surgery; a great remedy totake following dentalextractions and proceduresto speed recovery and aid inthe reduction of swelling andbruising; fear of the painfularea being touched;complaints followingconcussion; sprains andstrains; soreness with abruised sensation following astrenuous workout or over-exertion and when rest orsleep is uncomfortablefollowing over-exertion,injuries or exhaustion. Amust have in any first aid kit.Ruta Graviolens (Ruta) ismost useful for connectivetissue and rheumaticproblems. I chose Ruta as ithas a particular affinity toinjuries occurring on bonysurfaces covered by thin skinsuch as the head, elbows,knees and shins. The magic

of homeopathy is that the picture ofthe remedy can be very specific andwith Ruta, small tendons of the eyemay be affected following overuse orinjury. There is stiffness, sorenesswith pain being worse for cold dampweather and stiffness being worsefrom sitting (upon rising). Sprains,strains and lameness of joints fromoveruse or injury to the tendons.Immediately upon arriving home Iproceeded to take Arnica pilules every30 minutes. Naturally I was a littleupset and this remedy is good forshock and with each dose, I did calma little. Within 2 doses the bruisingwas starting to come to the fore.Arnica will do this. With each dose Ifelt a little better but of course withsuch an explosive injury the pain willebb and flow and it did become veryuncomfortable for a while. 4 hourslater and the bruising had made itsway all around my eye and my eyewas almost completely closed.Bruising had come out on my wristand knees too. I will continue to takeArnica pilules for the next 2-3 daysperiodically throughout the day.At the 4-hour post injury mark, Iproceeded to take Ruta. Ruta worksdifferently to Arnica however as this isan acute first aid picture, I will takeRuta every few hours for the nextweek. The potency of Ruta that I

used is a lower potency than theArnica potency and so I can use thisremedy more often. The higher thepotency, the less doses are needed.Bellis Perennis is a deep actingremedy very similar to Arnica in that itis useful for bruising, strains and postinjuries. One would bring in Bellis ifArnica has not helped significantlyenough or if the injury is quite deepsuch as abdominal surgery, injury tothe pelvic organs following childbirthor if the person was experiencingrapid chills (which in my case I was).Bellis is useful for bruising,hematomas following blows andinjuries to limbs, sprains with bruising,stiffness and feeling cold.During the course of the first 12 hourspost injury I also applied ahomeopathic and herbal ointmentevery hour which I will continue toapply over the next week or until allbruising and stiffness in wrist joint andbruising of the knees start to recede.At the 5-hour post trauma mark I wasfeeling a little more comfortable, painhad receded a little, a lot of bruisinghad come out very quickly, minimalswelling to the wrist and knees butextensive swelling to the eye.I’m going to buy myself a little pockettorch for these dark Winter morningsor perhaps walk after work instead ofbefore work!

The information in thisarticle is for educationalpurposes only and allreaders understand thatall information withindoes not in any waydiagnose, treat, cure orprevent any medicalcondition. Theinformation above is forself-limiting or acutecomplaints and suitablefor home treatment. Butplease contact yourhealthcare practitioner ifsymptoms worsen or failto improve. Underregulations I cannot givepotency or dosageadvice in this type offorum. Chronic orpersistent complaints dorequire a differentprotocol and are bestmanaged by a qualifiedhomeopath.

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July 2020 Page 30The Lottery - A Short Story (continued from last month)

Mr. Summers cleared his throat andlooked at the list. “All ready?” hecalled. “Now, I’ll read the names—heads of families first—and the mencome up and take a paper out of thebox. Keep the paper folded in yourhand without looking at it untileveryone has had a turn. Everythingclear?” The people had done it somany times that they only halflistened to the directions; most ofthem were quiet, wetting their lips, notlooking around. Then Mr. Summersraised one hand high and said,“Adams.” A man disengaged himselffrom the crowd and came forward.“Allen,” Mr. Summers said.“Anderson. . . . Bentham.”“Seems like there’s no time at allbetween lotteries any more,” Mrs.Delacroix said to Mrs. Graves in theback row. “Seems like we got throughwith the last one only last week.”“Time sure goes fast,” Mrs. Gravessaid. “Clark. . . . Delacroix ......Jones.”“They do say,” Mr. Adams said to OldMan Warner, who stood next to him,“that over in the north village they’retalking of giving up the lottery.” OldMan Warner snorted. “Pack of crazyfools,” he said. “Listening to theyoung folks, nothing’s good enoughfor them. Next thing you know, they’llbe wanting to go back to living incaves, nobody work anymore, livethat way for a while. Used to be asaying about ‘Lottery in June, corn beheavy soon.’ First thing you know,we’d all be eating stewed chickweedand acorns. There’s always been alottery,” he added petulantly. “Badenough to see young Joe Summersup there joking with everybody.”“Some places have already quitlotteries,” Mrs. Adams said. “Nothingbut trouble in that,” Old Man Warnersaid stoutly. “Pack of young fools.”Mr. Summers called his own nameand then stepped forward preciselyand selected a slip from the box.Then he called, “Warner.” “Seventy-seventh year I been in the lottery,”Old Man Warner said as he wentthrough the crowd. “Seventy-seventhtime.” “Watson.” The tall boy cameawkwardly through the crowd.Someone said, “Don’t be nervous,Jack,” and Mr. Summers said, “Takeyour time, son.” “Zanini.” After that,there was a long pause, a breathlesspause, until Mr. Summers, holding hisslip of paper in the air, said, “All right,fellows.” For a minute, no one moved,and then all the slips of paper wereopened. Suddenly, all the womenbegan to speak at once, saying. “Whois it?,” “Who’s got it?,” “Is it the

paper out and held it behind her.“Bill,” Mr. Summers said, and BillHutchinson reached into the box andfelt around, bringing his hand out atlast with the slip of paper in it. Thecrowd was quiet. A girl whispered, “Ihope it’s not Nancy,” and the sound ofthe whisper reached the edges of thecrowd. “It’s not the way it used to be,”Old Man Warner said clearly. “Peopleain’t the way they used to be.” “Allright,” Mr. Summers said. “Open thepapers. Harry, you open little Dave’s.”Mr. Graves opened the slip of paperand there was a general sigh throughthe crowd as he held it up andeveryone could see that it was blank.Nancy and Bill, Jr., opened theirs atthe same time, and both beamed andlaughed, turning around to the crowdand holding their slips of paper abovetheir heads. “Tessie,” Mr. Summerssaid. There was a pause, and thenMr. Summers looked at BillHutchinson, and Bill unfolded hispaper and showed it. It was blank.“It’s Tessie,” Mr. Summers said, andhis voice was hushed. “Show us herpaper. Bill.” Bill Hutchinson went overto his wife and forced the slip of paperout of her hand. It had a black spot onit, the black spot Mr. Summers hadmade the night before with the heavypencil in the coal-company office. BillHutchinson held it up, and there wasa stir in the crowd. “All right, folks.”Mr. Summers said. “Let’s finishquickly.” Although the villagers hadforgotten the ritual and lost theoriginal black box, they stillremembered to use stones. The pileof stones the boys had made earlierwas ready; there were stones on theground with the blowing scraps ofpaper that had come out of the box.Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone solarge she had to pick it up with bothhands and turned to Mrs. Dunbar.“Come on,” she said. “Hurry up.” Mrs.Dunbar had small stones in bothhands, and she said, gasping forbreath. “I can’t run at all. You’ll haveto go ahead and I’ll catch up withyou.” The children had stonesalready. And someone gave littleDavy Hutchinson a few pebbles.Tessie Hutchinson was in the centreof a cleared space by now, and sheheld her hands out desperately as thevillagers moved in on her. A stone hither on the side of the head. SteveAdams was in the front of the crowdof villagers, with Mrs. Graves besidehim. “It isn’t fair, it isn’t right,” Mrs.Hutchinson screamed, and then theywere upon her. ♦

Dunbars?,” “Is it the Watsons?” Thenthe voices began to say, “It’sHutchinson. It’s Bill,” “Bill Hutchinson’sgot it.” People began to look around tosee the Hutchinsons. Bill Hutchinsonwas standing quiet, staring down at thepaper in his hand. “Well, everyone,” Mr.Summers said, “that was done prettyfast, and now we’ve got to be hurrying alittle more to get done in time.” Heconsulted his next list. “Bill,” he said,“you draw for the Hutchinson family.You got any other households in theHutchinsons?” “There’s Don and Eva,”Mrs. Hutchinson yelled. “Make themtake their chance!” “Daughters drawwith their husbands’ families, Tessie,”Mr. Summers said gently. “You knowthat as well as anyone else. Yourdaughter draws with her husband’sfamily; that’s only fair. And I’ve got noother family except the kids.” “Then, asfar as drawing for families is concerned,it’s you,” Mr. Summers said inexplanation, “and as far as drawing forhouseholds is concerned, that’s you,too. Right?” “Right,” Bill Hutchinsonsaid. “How many kids, Bill?” Mr.Summers asked formally. “Three,” BillHutchinson said. “There’s Bill, Jr., andNancy, and little Dave. And Tessie andme.” “All right, then,” Mr. Summerssaid. “Harry, you got their tickets back?”Mr. Graves nodded and held up theslips of paper. “Put them in the box,then,” Mr. Summers directed. “TakeBill’s and put it in.” Mr. Graves hadselected the five slips and put them inthe box, and he dropped all the papersbut those onto the ground, where thebreeze caught them and lifted them off.“Listen, everybody,” Mrs. Hutchinsonwas saying to the people around her.“Ready, Bill?” Mr. Summers asked, andBill Hutchinson, with one quick glancearound at his wife and children, nodded.“Remember,” Mr. Summers said, “takethe slips and keep them folded untileach person has taken one. Harry, youhelp little Dave.” Mr. Graves took thehand of the little boy, who came willinglywith him up to the box. “Take a paperout of the box, Davy,” Mr. Summerssaid. Davy put his hand into the boxand laughed. “Nancy next,” Mr.Summers said. Nancy was twelve, andher school friends breathed heavily asshe 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 apaper out. “Tessie,” Mr. Summers said.She hesitated for a minute, lookingaround defiantly, and then set her lipsand went up to the box. She snatched a

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Waroona Bowling Club News from Ted RussellOnThursdaythe11th June,Scroungersrecommen

ced with 18 bowlers turning up for agame. Many thanks to Mike Whitney,our Scroungers coordinator for gettingthis back and running. The feedbackfrom Mike was that this numberequals some of the attendancenumbers pre Covid-19. Pleasecontinue to spread the word aroundas it is a good social afternoon withsome skilful bowls being played. Itwas great to see a few ladies playingas well. Friday night meals haverecommenced. It was great to seepeople coming back to support theclub. The first night we had 18 peoplecome along to enjoy a nice meal andtry and win wine, beer, chocolates

and money. This number doubled thefollowing Friday. To the members whocame out each night to support theClub, many thanks as it was not idealweather for venturing out. Pleasespread the word around when you aretalking to fellow members and comealong and support your Club. It wouldbe unfortunate if we had to close dueto lack of support. For those whohave been along to the Club, we havehad to make some changes to meetthe Covid-19 Government guidelines.A couple of people have approachedme with comments that ‘you don’thave to do that when you go to otherplaces’. My only answer is that toprotect our club from a liquor licencepoint of view and from not receiving ahefty financial fine, we will work withinthe Government of WA Covid-19guidelines. These are moving targetsand we will adjust in accordance with

the advicefrom BowlsWA andClubs WA.Thecommitteeof your club has worked tirelessly toget to this point and I am sure atsome point we will get back tonormality. I would like to thank eachof the committee for supporting a twoday busy bee to get the workcompleted prior to opening. By thetime this goes to press, we will havehad our AGM and a new committeewould have been formed. Our clubwindup and presentation of trophies isto be held on 4th July, but numbers forcatering were needed the weekbefore. If you would still like toattend, contact Margaret Russell on0417 939 802 to see if anyone hadpulled out at the last minute.

Ladies Results17 June Stableford. Winner JoVergone with 29 pts, runner-up PatSpalding with 28 pts

Mens Results20 June Stroke. Winner WayneGibson with 72 nett, runner-up RickRiggio with 73 nett

The committee would like to thankeveryone who helped with the busybees during the lock-down period.The results are borne out by the stateof the course which is looking terrific.Give yourselves a pat on the back.24 June Jubilee Fours Winners wereJanine Walmsley & Sue Doherty with32 pts.

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I feel like my body has gotten totallyout of shape, so I got my doctor'spermission to join a fitness club andstart exercising.

I decided to take an aerobics class forseniors.

I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped upand 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 hipreplacement, new knees, foughtprostate cancer and diabetes. I'mhalf blind, can't hear anything quieterthan a jet engine, take 40 differentmedications that make me dizzy,winded, and subject to blackouts.Have bouts with dementia. Have poorcirculation; hardly feel my hands andfeet anymore. Can't remember if I'm85 or 92. Have lost all my friends.But, thank God, I still have my driver'slicence.

Reporters interviewing a 104-year-oldwoman on her birthdayAnd what do you think is the bestthing about being 104?' the reporterasked...She simply replied, 'No peerpressure.'

The nice thing about being senile isyou can hide your own Easter eggs

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Old Peoples Thoughts About Being Old

Always Remember This: You don't stop laughing because you growold, You grow old because you stop laughing!

My memory's not as sharp as it usedto be.

Also, my memory's not as sharp as itused to be.

It was great to see our Secretary,Veronica Fuller back in the club-house, days after her recent heartattack and surgery. You can’t keep agood woman down. Stay wellVeronica.

Runners-up (on a four-way count-back) were Jo-Ann Vergone & TrishThomas with 31 points.

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