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An application has been received from the Toodyay Moondyne Festival Committee, proposing a temporary road closure on

Sunday, 6 May 2018. The proposed road closure is as follows.

Road closure: Stirling Terrace - from Oddfellow Street to Piesse Street 6.00am – 5.00pm

Further information and maps of proposed temporary road closure are available at the Shire of Toodyay Administration Centre and on the

website www.toodyay.wa.gov.au

Comments and submissions from the public are welcome and should be presented in writing prior to 4.00pm 8 March 2018 at the Shire of

Toodyay Administration Centre, 15 Fiennes Street (PO Box 96) TOODYAY WA 6566 records@toodyay.wa.gov.au

NOTICE SHIRE OF TOODYAY

PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Toodyay Moondyne Festival Sunday, 6 May 2018

Toodyay Fibre FestivalLaraine Brindle

THE TOODYAY Fibre Festival is now approaching its fifth event on June 3. Each year since its inception, it has grown in size, popularity and quality. The festival’s fashion parade aims to highlight the extraordinary level and amount of talent found in WA designers and artists who are using completely, or for the most part, natural fibres sourced from a variety of animals and plants. The Toodyay Fibre Festival is one of only a few events in the state which provides the opportunity for the designers and artists to see their creations displayed to the public by young energetic models on a safe purpose-built catwalk in our Memorial Hall. Last year an accomplished designer judged the garments exhibited and prizes were awarded in a number of categories, thus adding to the growing professionalism of

Festival on the lookout for local fashion models

this popular family event. We aim to continue this practice to promote a greater incentive to young designers to choose to display their designs at the Toodyay Fibre Festival. The designers and artists come from all over the state, but a significant number are from our local community and last year Toodyay resident Robyn Warrener’s garment was judged winning design. This year we hope to find our models locally as we feel absolutely confident that there are young ladies here who have the qualities required to confidently show off any garment presented. Experience is not essential as training will be offered. Young ladies of size 8-14 who would like to have the opportunity to be one of our models for the day can contact Laraine on 0431 274 205 to arrange a meeting. Anyone under the age of 16 will be required to have parent/guardian approval.

CWAElizabeth Mansom

ALTHOUGH the official Toodyay CWA year will not start until February 22 when the AGM, followed by the first general meeting, will be held. We have already been to one social day at another branch and met for an informal planning meeting in late January. Kimberley Darby came to the planning meeting and told us about Boomerang Bags, a not-for-profit Australia-wide organisation. It is hoped the attractive washable cloth bags will replace retailers’ plastic bags. Our branch decided to devote the March and April craft days to making bags for Kimberley’s Toodyay group which meets

CWA devotes March and April to Boomerang Bags

between 9am and noon on the third Tuesday of each month at the Community Resource Centre. On January17 two of us went to the Midland branch social day. The first outing of 2018 was memorable for a sumptuous morning tea and lunch and a very interesting speaker. Linda Bettenay is a WA writer who has used family stories to write fiction based on historical fact. Ask for her books at the library or consult lindasbooks.com.au. You will not be disappointed Early this month the Wooroloo Team is coming to work on our hall. We’ve had them before and they are highly recommended. The AGM will be held at 1pm on Thursday February 22 when we will elect office bearers for 2018. Judith Walton our president and Meg Mills our treasurer have indicated they are willing to continue for another year but secretary Desraé Clarke is stepping down. Desraé has proved a super-efficient secretary and we are very grateful for the time and effort she has put in. We will have afternoon tea after the AGM and then hold the first general meeting for the year. We close this first issue of 2018 hoping the year brings you good health, kindness and generosity.

Ragbag Quilting GroupKerry Gregory

THE RAGBAG members enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch at the last gathering in December. About 10 ladies attended, each contributing a plate of delicious food for our feast and there was a good deal of merriment and laughter. The Secret Santa gifts were very special, mostly handcrafted, quilted or quilting-related items. So now it’s Happy New Year to everyone, and we trust you are ready for some creative crafting and quilting.

Summer suits needlework Despite the ideal weather for sewing inside during January’s heat, a few of the ladies were suffering sewing withdrawal and a very pleasant gathering of a few quilters was held at Megan’s for a delightful morning tea and lunch during the recess. A lot of chatting, not much sewing, but that’s the beaut part of meeting together. The first gathering of the Ragbag Quilters for this year will be on Wednesday February 7, and thereafter on the first and third Wednesday each month from 10am to 2pm in St Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall. New members are most welcome; come and join us for a cuppa, good company and some sewing.

Models present designer clothes at last year’s Fibre Festival.

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Toodyay Theatre GroupDanni Grundy

WE HAD an excellent turnout for the AGM on January 16, resulting in a fresh-faced and enthusiastic new committee. Previous members Dave Mitchell, Jess Shilcock, Gemma Lucas, Liz and Graham Boston, Danni Grundy and Sarah Shilcock warmly welcome back Tanya Stuart and our new members Rowan Hunter and Tanya Carson. Thanks go to Kathleen Gilham for her previous two years’ service. On the following Saturday, we braved the spider webs and completed the massive task of sorting and transferring our costume and prop collection to our new shed at the Toodyay Junction. Admittedly, we also had a wonderful time rediscovering the glitz and glamour of our eclectic and fabulous collection. A special thankyou goes to the Toodyay Shire for its generosity of providing such a great space for us to store our collection. Preparations are underway for our upcoming adult production written by the talented Graham ‘Boz’ Boston which will have a travelling local flavour, so watch this space. An exciting new adventure for our teens will be the establishment of their own working group to brainstorm youth productions of interest to them. If anyone is interested in joining this group, please contact the Toodyay Theatre Group Facebook page. Barking Gecko Theatre classes with Jess Shilcock started on February 5 for juniors 8-12 years and will follow the school term, being held on Tuesdays from 4-5.30pm at the Toodyay Memorial Hall. Additionally, we are excited to announce

Geckos brave spider webs to sort out their props

a senior ensemble for 13 to 17-year-olds beginning on Mondays from 6-8pm. The Term 1 theme for our Gecko Ensembles is: “It’s a funny thing…”. So, we’re slapping on the clown makeup, lacing up our gigantic shoes and pushing comedy right out into the spotlight. This term is about laughter: Why do we laugh? What are funny stories for? How do they work? Why do we need them? And why are they so much fun to explore? From Mr Bean to Monty Python, the Junior Geckos will be ripping into hilarious performances while learning the fundamental skills of physical comedy and comic timing. The Senior Geckos will be drawing from the likes of Saturday Night Live and Whose Line is it Anyway? They will learn to make larger-than-life offers and create their own comic text. Enrol online through the Barking Gecko Theatre Company during the first three weeks of term. If you have any questions, please call Jess on 0439 661 045. Do you have an interest in theatre? Would you like to join a community group of interesting people? Have you always dreamt of directing a play? Have you been to one of our productions and thought: “Hey, I could do that”? Are you uninterested in the stage but would love to assist in other ways, such as making costumes, props or make-up design? If you have any enquiries about the Toodyay Theatre Group or are interested in joining our team, please feel free to get in touch. Contact us through our Facebook page facebook.com/ToodyayTheatreGroup, or write to PO Box 402, or talk to one of our members. We look forward to the exciting year ahead.

Toodyay Community SingersMargaret O’Sullivan

A NEW year, a new start, sees our Community Singers starting off on a new foot without our ‘arm flapper’ Trish. At this stage we are unsure as to what road our group will take but we are all unanimous in knowing that the strong foundation built up over past years gives us a solid ongoing commitment to seeing the singers move forward into the next phase. We are still hoping that there is a person out there who wants to share their love of singing and music and take on the leadership role in our group. We do not have any guidelines that you would need to follow, except that you be a little crazy, love music and being involved with like-minded people. Please don’t be shy, we will welcome you into our fold. You don’t need to own your own musical equipment as we have built up an extensive range over the years. We have been delighted to welcome some new singers to our group in the latter part of last year and our doors are always open at the CWA hall on a Thursday night for anyone wanting to look in and see what we are about. Remember it is not about one person having an amazing voice but about voices joined in harmony and hopefully tune, that makes our group the success it is. We welcome our new committee and president and wish you all the very best for the year to come. Our first gig for the year will be at the Toodyay Music Festival in which we participated last year singing in the beautiful

Toodyay SpinnersCorrine Warrener

TOODYAY’S spinners and felters are back and ready for another busy year ahead. The spinners meet every Monday and every other Saturday from 9am. Felters meet every second Monday from noon, at Parker’s Cottage in the showgrounds. New members are always welcome. It’s a great way to get out of the house, meet some new people and learn a craft. Mavis Rowles who has been spinning with us for 30 years is featured on Page 3 of this month’s Herald.

Spinning into 2018

Singers still looking for replacement ‘arm flapper’

old St Stephen’s Anglican Church where the acoustics play very much in our favour. The success of the inaugural festival last year was a huge credit to the organisers and we know the community will be with you again, assisting to take it even further. We have built a strong rapport with our Toodyay RSL Sub Branch and are always privileged to participate in the local community Anzac and Remembrance Day services during the year. Remember, it’s always good to try new things so why not come along and try our singing group. You will be very welcome. We return to singing on Thursday February 15 for a 7pm start, for enquiries please contact Brian on 0457 961 054 or best of all just turn up.

The Pioneer Bush Band, Liz and David Rivett at this year’s Australia Day celebrations.

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Arts ToodyayMargot Watkins

ARTS Toodyay’s Christmas Street Party stall in December was very ably coordinated by Ruth Silvester who, as usual, created a magnificent display of beautiful handcrafted Christmas decorations and other gorgeous gifts Newest member Karyn displayed her vibrant paintings, drawings and objet d’art and our multi-talented potter, musician, and artist Eleanor’s most desirable beakers disappeared quickly. Arts Toodyay members also decorated Amy’s Café windows with a Christmas theme. We have an interesting program planned for 2018. In July the Artists Trail will be on again; more details later. Possible workshops include: papier maché sculpture, colour theory, walk and sketch, lino-cut, Mt Anderson landscape views from afar, watercolours and nature and, basket weaving. More activities will be added as we all get busy. As usual, we will have our annual

Artists plan a full year of varied activities

Moondyne one-day art exhibition at the CWA Hall in May and come September, our Vino Art Exhibition at Coorinja Winery. This will be our tenth Vino show so it will be very special, with a ten-year-old limited-edition Vino port, plus the chance to win a

Toodyay Music ClubJenny Edgecombe

WHAT? No meeting in January? Well, most local organisations have a break over the holiday season. Our members went ahead and held a private party anyway, unwilling to miss their monthly music session. It’s a very special experience to see the enjoyment of music and friendship engendered by the club becoming a part of people’s everyday lives. December’s club meeting at the CWA Hall had some festive touches, with Christmas items in the skiffle session and tiny gingerbread persons on the afternoon tea table. Long-time previous member Jan was visiting from Cuballing, reminding us of her own special talents with the beautiful I Have a Dream. It was very exciting to hear Collette accompany herself on the ukulele for I Walk the Line as she is making great progress in learning this instrument. Colette’s delightful unaccompanied rendition of Santa Baby was also memorable. A rollicking Mrs Murphy’s Chowder by Peter, Moya and Mark, plus the wicked Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Joe and Jenny kept the laughs coming. Peter encouraged everyone to join in with Feliz Navidad, which has become a very popular item with members. There were plenty more serious items as well; Spencer has made Whispering Hope his own over the years with his golden-voiced unaccompanied version and this month was no exception. Brian was having a Perry Como moment, giving us enjoyable renditions of Wanted and the reflective Me and My Shadow. The extended time for the club meeting allows the opportunity for some great impromptu performances; Collette had prepared Little Blue Man and was able to have a quick unscheduled practice beforehand so that Peter and Mark could accompany her on guitar. Incidentally, for a man who has only been playing guitar for a short time, Mark was very slick in shifting his capo twice in mid-song for the key changes. Visitors are very welcome to join us in February for the next meeting. We’ve been preparing songs on the gruesome-sounding theme of Body Parts. It’s not as bad as it sounds – expect many references to beautiful eyes, faces, and hair, although I believe there will also be some hands, feet, skin and teeth involved as well. Our next meeting is Saturday February 10, 1-5pm at the CWA Hall, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. Any style of music, so long as it is acoustic is welcome. For more information, talk to Joe on 0400 862 694.

Club breaks into break to make music

50-year-old special Vino-labelled port in a raffle. Of course, art will be on display from all of the talented people in the area, so now is the time to start on those creations. Art therapist and member Despina has a

full program this year; from February 23 there will be a women’s creative expression morning group and a life drawing artists’ group in the afternoon (model fees only, no tuition costs). On April 28 there is an open studio day, from 10am to 2pm to showcase Despina’s latest work. A life drawing group for beginners over five weeks commences in May (tuition fees apply), with a full day group in June. Contact Despina on 0435 121 058 for more details. In addition to Despina’s open day, Ruth Silvester will host her now much-anticipated Autumn open day (with guest artisan stall holders) on April 28. This is a mini art trail of sorts. Ruth’s number is 9574 4695. We are also seeking to host a fibre artist-in-residence during the long weekend in June to coincide with the Fibre Festival. If this goes ahead as we hope, it will be a fantastic opportunity for members and others to observe and/or learn from a master craftsperson. We meet at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month in the little weatherboard building at 4 Duke Street. Enquiries to Linda on 0488 098 353.

Clive Egar and vice-president Louise Copley. Photo Ruth Silvester.

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Cancer Council WAKaren Hansen

TOODYAY District High School is on its way to becoming a SunSmart School. Toodyay District High School Principal David Ball, the school council and the P&C have begun implementing a comprehensive sun-protection policy which actively protects students and staff from dangerous overexposure to the sun. The program encourages wearing hats that protect the ears, neck and face, the use of minimum SPF 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen,

Warriors WellbeingTerry and the Team

“CELEBRATE the power of people continuing to learn throughout their lives,” this is the message from Adult Learning Australia which wants to make 2018 the year of lifelong learning. Australian and international research supports that when people take an active approach to learning in their adult years they develop skills, confidence and courage to live independently, find work and shine at new skills. ‘Lifelong learning’ takes in a wide range of learning opportunities from schooling, workplaces, formal education institutions and through community participation. Does this mean we all have to enrol in university, TAFE or a certified training course?

Toodyay students and staff wearing sun-protective bucket hats.

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The short answer is no, as learning is no longer considered an activity confined to education institutions. Rather, it is recognised as happening in the workplace, in the home and during leisure time. This is known as ‘informal learning’, which does not result in a qualification or certificate, but can be considered to embrace a whole range of activities that enhance life skills such as reading, using the computer or internet, watching TV/listening to the radio visiting libraries or museums playing sport, attending community forums, joining a community group, volunteering or mentoring within the workplace. It never ceases to amaze me the stories we hear from blokes involved in WA Men’s Sheds who have either reconnected with or learnt a new skill. This in turn can create a sense of pride, achievement and that all-important sense of meaning and purpose that we all, especially blokes, seek in life’s journey. At Regional Men’s Health we talk about our social/spiritual wellbeing which is one important aspect to our overall health and wellbeing and it is this aspect of our health that is unique to the individual and can be what each of us wants it to be. It is where we get our identity, individuality, sense of self, meaning, purpose, passions and interests. Sometimes though these things do not just simply appear or develop by themselves without effort, some of us will have to spend time to grow and nurture our passions and interests. Learning experiences may not always come our way. We may need to actively seek them out or expose ourselves to the environment to provide this opportunity, and this could mean trying more than once. Like the old saying “if you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always got”. Getting out of our comfort zone, trying something new, revisiting the things that used to get us excited can help enhance our sense of fulfilment and happiness.

and parents and teachers acting as positive role models. Mr Ball, said that compulsory wearing of sun-protective bucket hats from Term 1 in 2018 has been achieved by working with the P&C committee and having positive discussions with parents certainly made the transition easier. The prefects were given an opportunity to discuss the introduction of school hats and the reversible hats proved popular. The reversible hats include the school colour and logo on one side and the student’s faction colour on the other.

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Avon and Hills Mining Awareness Group

IT’S BEEN a busy time for AHMAG over the past couple of months. While we waited for the outcome of the submissions made about the draft local planning strategy we heard that a huge gravel pit expansion was planned next to Toodyay Road. The site is in the Shire of Mundaring but is next to the boundaries of both the Shire of Toodyay and the City of Swan. The greatest impacts will be for Toodyay and Swan residents rather than those in Mundaring because access to the site is from Toodyay Road near Dryandra Road. The community was alerted to the proposal through a front-page Herald article and an AHMAG post at the beginning of December 2017. Some of the main points of the proposal include the twentyfold increase in extraction and crushing from 47,000 tonnes to 950,000 tonnes annually resulting in a significant increase in the number of trucks on Toodyay Road – from 20 up to 130 larger trucks per day. As is often the way with such planning applications, the time for public comment

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Huge size of pit and more trucks worry locals

LOCAL children aged one to five are eligible for a free meningococcal vaccine. The state-wide program aims to reduce the incidence of the disease in the vulnerable age group. Last year WA had 46 cases of meningococcal disease, six of which were fatal. The highest incidence of infection was in children younger than five years of age. Members of the public are urged to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease and seek medical advice early. Symptoms may include high fever, chills, headache, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, and severe muscle and joint pains. Young children may not complain of symptoms, so fever, pale or blotchy

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complexion, vomiting, lethargy – blank staring, floppiness, inactivity, being hard to wake – or poor feeding and rash are important signs. Sometimes, but not always, symptoms may be accompanied by the appearance of a spotty red-purple rash that looks like small bleeding points beneath the skin or bruises. Menigococcal bacteria are not easily spread from person to person. The bacterium is present in droplets discharged from the nose and throat when coughing or sneezing. Further information can be found at heal thywa.wa.gov.au/Art ic les/J_M/Meningococcal-vaccine. For more information or to book an appointment, contact your local community health centre.

was very limited with December 19 set as the closing date for submissions. However, a Morangup family lobbied the Shire of Mundaring for an extension and the deadline for comment was extended to 2 January 2018. The two-week extension resulted in more than 100 submissions to Mundaring Shire. Our group’s AGM in mid-December was partly given over to discussion about the proposal and suggestions to assist those planning to make submissions. Throughout December AHMAG continued to encourage people to make submissions with further social media posts and shared news from other sources including local Toodyay councillor Ben Bell. AHMAG appreciates that the Shire of Toodyay came on board to oppose this massive increase in extraction and truck traffic by submitting its own concerns to the Shire of Mundaring. The Toodyay submissions can be found at toodyay.wa.gov.au/Public-Notices/. All residents who made submissions will be advised by mail of the Mundaring council meeting where the issues will be discussed.

Draft planning strategyRETURNING to the Toodyay Draft Local Planning Strategy, also a major concern because of the references to mining. AHMAG produced a widely distributed flyer and continued Facebook posts urging people to have their say. The council received 68 submissions – high for such a small local government area. On December 19 council discussed the strategy with very positive outcomes. Councillors decided on the best zoning code to use for mining in order to reduce the chances of the State Government approving bauxite mining in the shire. They concluded that an ‘A’ code gave the strongest message and would ensure six weeks of community consultation before State Government made a decision. Again, as with the gravel pit expansion, AHMAG is pleased that council is listening to, and acting on, community concerns. We would also like to thank all of the Hills residents who visited us at the recent Mundaring Swap Meet, bought items from our stall and added 140 signatures to the petition opposing open-cut mining within a 100km radius of Perth. Keep in touch at facebook.com/avonhills or visit our website ahmag.com.au.

Carrie JosieAS THE weather warms up, it’s time to remind pet owners about the dangers of heat stroke in pets. Heat stroke is an extremely serious condition that can be life threatening. Any situation where a pet is not able to remove itself from a hot environment can lead to heat stroke; being shut in a car, tied up outside without shade or water, or exercising working dogs for prolonged periods without a break. Animals suffering from heat stroke tend to show signs of shock such as dark red gums, weakness, collapse and rapid breathing. The effects of heat stroke are much more than just a high temperature, as increased body temperature can lead to multi-organ failure.

Treatment of heat stroke encompasses cooling the animal down, treating shock and trying to prevent or mitigate damage to major organs such as the kidneys and the digestive tract. If you think your pet may be suffering from heat stroke, please contact your vet as soon as possible. Do not try and cool them down using ice or cold water as this may actually cause further damage. You can try and prevent heat stroke by ensuring outside pets have plenty of shade and water, by avoiding exercising dogs during the heat of the day and by making sure working dogs are given opportunities to drink and rest. For further information, or if you are concerned your pet may be experiencing heat stroke, contact your local vet.

More than 33,000 extra trucks a year will use Toodyay Road if the gravel pit goes ahead.

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Toodyay Friends of the RiverGreg Warburton and Sarah Dudley

NOW THAT we are into the new year with its revitalising resolutions, would you be willing to share two hours a month with the Toodyay Friends of the River? We are a local community group dedicated to improving our Avon River and its environment. We meet for two working bees early in each month; on the morning of the first Sunday of the month, followed by the following day, a Monday. The details of our activities can be found on the Friends’ noticeboard outside Drummond House next to the bank. How to join us is simple; either go to our website toodyayfor.org.au or, give our secretary a ring on 9574 2578. You will be warmly welcomed. Or, perhaps would you prefer to spend a Wednesday helping the Seed Orchard Group in the shade houses at the community depot at The Junction? This valuable arm of the Toodyay Friends of the River plants and grows native seedlings which will be used for revegetation projects later in the year. Kindly give the co-ordinator a ring on 9574 5882.

Step up to help Friends of the River with weeding

This group also makes and sells wonderful compost should you be in need. Our first group activities for 2018 were held before the Herald went to print. On February 4 we began the year’s activities with an inspirational training session, led by our new paramedic Ann Davies, on how to treat snake bite. The group was also introduced to our recently established river monitoring points. On the Monday, the workshop on snakebite was repeated followed by some much-

needed work on the bird hide and surrounds behind James’ Cottage in Lloyd Reserve. Thank you to all who shared their time and interest on both days. On Sunday March 4 we will participate in Clean Up Australia Day activities at our Adopt-a-Spot site which extends from Nardie Cemetery along the Bilya Walk Track to the Goomalling Bridge. On Labour Day, Monday March 5, we will be working in Lloyd Reserve. As Easter falls on April 1 this year we will be working the following weekend, April 8 and 9. Our target will be weed clearance, especially castor oil, around Newcastle Bridge. Any Tamarisk or Bridal Creeper will be pursued and removed as well. The river is still flowing thanks to ex-Cyclone Joyce providing plenty of rain across the catchment.

The steady rain penetrated parched ground, filled dams and overflowed water tanks not to mention giving a real reprieve to those revegetation sites. While the Friends and Seed Orchard volunteers have had a well-deserved two-month rest, the brush cutters and slashers have not stopped over summer (thank you, shire) with various sites along the river including the Bilya Walk Track made fire safe and appealing. It was satisfying the see the impressive establishment of seedlings at the 2016 Millard’s Pool revegetation site when the slasher laid waste to the jungle of weeds revealing rows of healthy native plants. Harper’s Brook revegetation site is also a credit to the previous hard work of our volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of the water in the river. For information about working bees give our works manager a ring on 9574 5563 or for additional information, phone our secretary on 9574 2578.

Toodyay Naturalists’ ClubBrian Foley

WE START the year with a meeting on Sunday February 18 with a general get-together at the CWA Hall at 7pm; various members will give short presentations in areas that interest them. These nights are very entertaining and informative. We welcome any non-members to come along and see what the Toodyay Naturalists’ Club is all about. We have a number of people lined up for the year to give talks and take us on excursions; a full list is on our website so please take a look. Our next excursion is a litter pick-up on Julimar Road at Dawn Atwell Reserve on the morning of March 4. For more information please phone club president Brian on 9574 5448 or visit the club’s web site toodyaynats.org.au. For injured native animals or reptile relocation ring the Wildcare Helpline, 24 hours, on 9474 9055.

Naturalists line up for talks and trips

Slashing the Millard’s Pool revegetation site revealed rows of healthy native plants.

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AIR FORCEAAFC 708 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets 12½ - 17yrs,

Building J1, Northam Army Camp Grt Eastern Hwy. Friday 6:30-9:30pm school term. 708squ@cadetnet.gov.au

ARTS/CRAFTS/HISTORY/GAMES23012J Mah Jong Group Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the

Cola Café, social game all welcome – the Green Dragon Phone Patricia 9574 4559

Arts Toodyay 1st Tuesday 7.30pm, The Old Police

Station, Duke St South. Contact Ruth: 9574 4695 or Clive: 0401 966 153

Avon Woodturners Group Every Sunday and Wednesday 9am-12.

Toodyay Junction, Railway Parade.Knitters & Natters Coffee Club New club for novice knitters & crochet.

9am, 3rd Wednesday each month. Coca Cola Café. Alison Wroth 9574 2681

Ragbag Quilting Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. St

Stephens Hall from 10am-2.30pm. 9574 4303

Toodyay Ballet School Classes at 507 Julimar Rd. girls and boys

4yrs up 9574 4459 Saturdays 9am-3pm Toodyay Community Resource Centre The Three C’s (Crochet, Coffee, Chat).

Tuesdays, 9.30am-noon, 111 Stirling Terrace. Toodyay CRC 9574 5357

Toodyay Historical Society Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month. 7pm

at Donegan’s Cottage. President Robyn Taylor 9574 2578 or secretary.2j.ths@gmail.com.

Toodyay Spinners Wednesdays and 3rd Saturdays 9am,

Parkers Cottage, Showgrounds 2nd Monday at noon. Heather Jones 0407 287 002.

Toodyay Theatre Group For details David Mitchell 0400 283 425

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEToodyay Chamber of Commerce & Industry 3rd Monday of month at Freemasons

Hotel 7pm. Bob Schrader 0411 881 909, or 2jchamber@gmail.com

CHURCHESAglow Gidgegannup Christian Fellowship. 1st Thursdays

10am at Rec hall, Percy Cullen Oval Gidgegannup Lyn 9574 6450

Anglican Church 10am Sundays weekly St Stephens Church

0455 543 888Catholic Church St. John the Baptist, Toodyay: Saturday

Vigil 5pm.Faith Christian Fellowship Sundays 9.30am Cnr Grey & Wellington

Sts, Northam 9622 1324 or fcfnortham @westnet.com.au

The Well of Life Christian Fellowship Meets every Sunday at 10am. Bakers Hill

Primary School Library. Pastor David Wesley 0407 999 182.

Toodyay Baptist Church 10:30am Sunday at 18 Stirling Terrace

phone 9574 4546.Toodyay Housechurch Fellowship, Worship and Prayer meeting

Tuesdays 6.30pm. Arven 0449 798 885. Sunday 7pm, Youth Hall, Showgrounds.

WHEN AND WHERE Uniting Church 10am St Stephen’s Church, Toodyay

EDUCATION/SCOUTS/PLAYGROUPS ETCAvon Valley Home Education Collective Inc. Sharon Pegrum 0466 430 979.www.avon

valleyhomeeducation.wordpress.comCubs, Joeys & Scouts (School term) Youth Hall, Showgrounds,

Cubs & Joeys 4pm-5.30pm Scouts, Thursday 6-8pm 9574 2363

Morangup Playgroup Morangup Community Hall, Wallaby Way,

Morangup. Wednesdays 9.30 to 11.30am. Emma Whately 9572 9376

Toodyay District High School P&C 2nd Monday of each month, 5.30pm in the

TDHS Staff Room during school termsToodyay Kindergym Kindergym Fridays Toodyay Sports

Pavilion Claire Moore 9574 4529Toodyay Playgroup Mondays and Thursdays 9-11am at the

Toodyay Community Centre. Contact Kelly-Anne Murray on 0406 585 716 or playgrouptoodyay@gmail.com

Toodyay Toy Library Thursdays 10-11am. Toodyay Community

Centre. Kartini 0410 053 171 and Jayde 0424 980 514.

EMERGENCY SERVICESBejoording Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 3rd Tuesday 6pm Bejoording Fire ShedCoondle Nunile Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 2nd Saturday October to April, June and

August, 5pm Coondle Fire ShedJulimar Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Meets 3rd Saturday 6.30pm Julimar Fire

Shed meeting 10am Julimar Fire Shed, Training Sunday 10am

Morangup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 3rd Saturday 5.30pm - 3 Wallaby

Way, Morangup. Kim Maddrell or secretarymvbfb@gmail.com

Toodyay Central Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 4th Tuesday 7.30pm at Toodyay Fire and

Emergency Services Centre. Training 3rd Sunday

Toodyay Volunteer Fire and Rescue 1st Monday Fire Station 7.30pm

ENVIRONMENTAvon Valley Environmental Society 3rd Friday monthly noon. Wheatbelt

Natural Resource Management Centre, 269 Fitzgerald Street, Northam. Janet Wilkinson 9574 5947

Earth Solutions - Avon Valley 3rd Tuesday 6pm PB Kirby Centre, cnr

Gordon & Wellington Sts, Northam. 9622 5203

Toodyay Friends of the River (TFOR) First Sunday and following Monday.

9.00am (winter); 8.00am (summer). Details on TFOR noticeboard outside Drummond House. 0427 556 863. info@tfor.org.au.

Toodyay Garden Club 1st Thursday 10am Mary Donegan-Guthrie

9574 5566 for next venueToodyay Naturalists’ Club Meets 3rd Saturday. Call 0419 933 721,

9574 5574 or email info@toodyaynats. org.au

FARMERS MARKETToodyay Farmers Market 3rd Sunday of month, contact Annette 0432

839 690 or 9594 3220. Toodyayfarmers market@gmail.com

FESTIVALSToodyay Moondyne Festival moondynecommittee@gmail.com

HEALTHAustralian Breastfeeding Assoc 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3 Elizabeth Pl

Northam 10am-noon. 3rd Tuesday Toodyay Playgroup 12-2pm. Louise 9574 0229

Child Health Immunisation Clinic Next clinic Sheree 9574 4577 appointmentYoga Friday 9am, Monday 6pm Toodyay

Community Resource Centre 9574 4184

MINIATURE RAILWAYToodyay Miniature Railway 1st and 3rd Sundays commencing Easter

Sunday. Inquiries 9574 4462

MUSICThe Toodyay Community Singers CWA Hall, Stirling Tce at 7pm Thursday

nights. Margaret O’Sullivan 9574 2183Toodyay Music Club 2nd Saturday 1pm CWA Hall, Joe 0400

862 694

PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONToodyay Progress Association (Inc) Chair – Larry Graham 0419 276 415.

Secretary – Geoff Appleby 0427 299 330

SENIORSAutumn Club Wednesday 1- 4pm Toodyay Sports

Pavilion Glenyce Bosnjak 9574 4587Butterly Cottages 1st Monday of 2nd month. 9574 2698Fitness and Fun For The Over 55s Wednesday 9am, You th Ha l l a t

showgroundsIda’s Hideaway Saturdays 1-4pm Toodyay Community

Resource Centre. Ida Edwards 9574 2858Moerlina Senior day care. Every Tuesday and

Thursday Toodyay Sports PavilionProbus Club Toodyay 2nd Tuesday of month at 7pm, Freemasons

Hotel, Peter Healy 9574 4778

SERVICE ORGANISATIONSCountry Women’s Association 4th Thursday 1pm CWA Hall bookings call

Glenys 9574 5110RSL Toodyay Sub -Branch 1st Saturday February, April, May, July,

September (AGM) & November 2pm at

Memorial Hall Max Howard 9574 2102Toodyay Lions Club 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Hotel FreemasonsToodyay Masonic Lodge 4th Thursday Masonic Hall Fiennes St

7.30pm. Graham Barber 9574 5717Toodyay Men’s Shed Monday and Thursday 8.30am–noon at

6176 Toodyay Road. Phil 9574 5426Toodyay Community Safety and Crime Prevention Association Alan Clabaugh,Wayne Clarke 9574 5574Toodyay Red Cross 2nd Monday February, May, August &

November Anglican Hall 1.30pmToodyay Roadwise Committee 1st Wednesday of month. Upstairs Toodyay

Bakery 10am.Max Heath 9574 2069.

SPORT – EQUESTRIANAvon Valley Adult Riding Club 4th Saturday (Feb - Nov) at Northam. Tina

0499 030 177Mortlock Pony Club 1st Sunday Feb-Nov. Goomalling. Tanzi 0427 859 493

SPORT – BOWLINGToodyay Bowling Club Saturday 1.30, Thursday 12.30 at Toodyay

Club, Oddfellow St. Jacquie Bond 0412 790 272 or jacabarr@activ8.net.au

SPORT - GOLFToodyay Golf Club Men play Sundays, scroungers Thursday

Bruce 9574 5243. Ladies Wednesdays 8.30am Roma 9574 5534

SPORT – KARATE/TAI CHIAvongrove Tai Chi Classes at CWA Hall Mondays 7.30pm,

Thursday and Saturday 9am. Peter Millar 0408 364 917 avongrovetaichi@ gmail.com

Avon Valley Shotokan Karate Club Toodyay Wednesday and Friday at Youth

Hall.Toodyay/Clackline Karate Club Wednesday 3.30-4pm Friday 3.30-4pm

Youth Hall

SPORT – TENNISSocial Tennis Tuesday 8.30am ladies and senior menToodyay Tennis Club Tuesday 8.30am Friday 7pm and Saturday

2pm Therese Chitty 9574 4274

VINTAGE VEHICLESAvon Valley Vintage Vehicle Assoc 3rd Saturday 10.30am at old engineer’s

quarters next to Northam Railway Museum, Fitzgerald Street Northam. 9622 5932

For SaleCASH paid for aluminium cans, steel, brass, copper, old car bodies, etc. Lot 10 Tannin Place, Industrial Extracts, Northam Road. Phone 9574 2987 or 0438 412 324.

Motor Vehicles and Machinery

HONDA CRV 4WD 2008, 95,000km. Licensed to 7/2018. Service history, as new condition. Automatic. Tinted windows. Silver Alabaster colour. $13,500. Phone 0438 328 413.

GeneralLUVYA - see you April.

ServicesGRAHAM Boston – Jeweller. Jewellery design manufacture and repairs, watch batteries etc. Phone 0438 919 932.

Deaths

BRODERICK, Christie Ellen. Loved Grand-daughter to Jeanette and Geoff Giles and Josephine Broderick of Toodyay. A special soul at rest with her father Martin. Always loved and will never be forgotten. Another rose in God’s garden.

In Memoriam

AXON, Alan. The Committee and volunteers at The Toodyay Herald convey sympathy to Bonnie on the loss of Alan. He contributed so much to the community and will be greatly missed.

BUTLER (Tracey Jenele). Much-loved wife of John, loved super Mum of Caitlin and Garrett, then Elle and Lisa and John’s boys. Loved daughter of Tom and Evelyn (dec) Haydon. Passed peacefully at home in Bindoon with John by her side, her chosen farewell. Bright Light Takes A Long Time To Go Out. Thank you for shining on us all.

Australian 5th Pioneer BattalionSergeant Albert Edward Landaman, MM

(Bert)At Zillebeke, BelgiumFormerly of SydneyHusband of Barbara

Father ofDallas Jeffries BAXTER, Edith FOWLER,

Edward LANDAMANGrandfather of

Milton, Ivan and Ronald BAXTERBruce, Joan, Norma, Raymond and

Ronald ANTHONYGregory LANDAMAN

Great Grandfather ofBindi, John, Kim and Layton BAXTER

Great grandfather ofAlize, Briana, Bryce, Christie, Claire, Jake,

Kelly, Marley, Sophie and Kandy BAXTER

Benjamin, Thomas and Ethan WRIGHTAlthough his exact burial place is unknown

His sacrifice is not forgotten.

Family Re-union

THE GATHERING OF THE STONES

THE CALL is out for all descendants of Martin Stone and his wife Emma Bagshaw to attend a BYO Picnic Reunion at York Racecourse on Sunday the 6th of May 2018 from 10am. Martin Stone arrived in WA on the ‘Scindian’ in 1850 as one of the first intake of convicts. These convicts were chosen on the basis of their character because labour was desperately needed to establish the State of WA. Martin was taken to York where he lived for the rest of his life. He and Emma, the daughter of a free settler, had the following children:

Joseph, Fanny (m. Alfred Bates)Mary Anne (m. Edward Hubble)Emily (m. Henry Heal)James, Susannah (m. James Carr)Elizabeth (m. James McMeekin)JohnFrederickEmma (m. Wilhelm Bottcher)AlfredHenry/Harry, and Ernest.

Martin and Emma farmed two properties and supplied meat to sandalwood cutters. Martin was a good farmer and a popular man in York. He died at York 7th May 1908 aged 82 years. Emma died 22 March 1906.

Contacts Dianne Opie 0408 887 311dianneop@bigpond.net.auSue Ludemann 0429 962 751susieql47@gmail.comMargaret Lobegeiger 0427 387 848margaretlobe@gmail.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/martindescendants.

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Recordings are taken at The Toodyay Club on behalf of the Bureau of Meteorology in mm (recordings and average commenced on 1/1/1877)

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ENVIRONMENT

Bird of the MonthDesraé Clarke

THERE are many magpies throughout the world but they do not resemble the large 43-47cm Australian species. Overseas species fall into the genus of corvids or crows. The Australian Magpie (Kulbardi) prefers to live in open grasslands, paddocks, parks and water courses edged with large eucalypts. Clearing for agriculture and housing development has benefitted the bird which lives happily in suburbia. The Australian Magpie is monogamous (has a lifelong partner) and commences breeding in the southern part of our state in August. The females take responsibility for building the nests starting with an untidy stick platform; a bowl shape is formed and lined with grass, wool, bark, feathers, etc. Three to five blue-green, brown-spotted eggs are laid and incubated over 14 days by the female bird. The hatchlings, pink and featherless, are tended by both parents. Young birds are unable to fly for the first few days after leaving the nest and will be found walking on the ground, a period of risk for the youngster with possible predation by the fox, monitor lizard or the Barking Owl. Early last month I observed a flock containing four young birds suddenly leave the area because of a large male bird’s alarm call – a large Gould’s Monitor was nearby. The Australian Magpie struts about probing the ground searching for prey of beetles, scorpions, flies, grasshoppers, earthworms and snails. It also takes eggs and baby birds from unprotected nests of other species plus mice and carrion and is known to eat grain, plant material and fruits. Determining the sex of birds less than two years of age is impossible. The young birds’ colouring at this time is the mottled black and white resembling the adult female. In the early months of a bird’s third year the male bird’s back becomes white and may have several black feathers. Assessing the age of the Australian

Python WatchDesraé Clarke

THE MODERATELY large Wheatbelt Stone Gecko is approximately 50mm snout vent length (SVL) with its tail approximately half to three quarters the SVL.

Magpies adapt well to suburban life

Australian Magpie (Kulbardi).

Magpie, with a life span of up to 25 years, is interesting. Assessing the ‘year age’ of the bird is by the bill colouration. Up to a year, the bill is a leaden-grey colour with the very young bird having a red colouration of flesh joining the bill to the head. Over the second year it is a lighter grey with a black tip. The adult’s bill, of both male and female, is a bluish-white with a black tip and hook. The Australian Magpie has many calls from the soft chattering to itself while resting to happy carolling, a strident call when in a group to a high-pitched loud alarm call. It also mimics a bird in our area calling as a Currawong. Wildlife Helpline 9474 9055 is a 24/7 volunteer service. Call Terry High of Gidgegannup 0408 918 272 for enquiries about birds of prey such as goshawks, owls, eagles, falcons. To contact the Toodyay Naturalists’ Club email info@toodyaynats.org.au or phone 9574 5574.

Gecko drops its tail to fool predatorsPhoto of the Wheatbelt Stone Gecko courtesy of John and Karen Hansen.

Its distribution is wide; from the southern Pilbara, including the Darling Range, across the semi-arid lower section of our state into SA as far as the Eyre Peninsula. It does not reside on the Swan Coastal Plain. The Wheatbelt Stone Gecko is found in stony soils and loam, clay and sandy soils and shelters in leaf litter, beneath logs and rocks in a small excavated burrow. It has been found to share the area with one or two other individuals. The basic colour is brownish or greyish brown with a white to grey belly. It has the distinctive unbroken marking along the body. Like all Australian geckos it is oviparous (egg-laying) producing two leathery, soft-shelled eggs. The gecko is nocturnal and feeds on invertebrates such as spiders and termites. It doesn’t have eyelids but the eye is covered with a protective transparent scale which is cleaned by the tongue. As is known the gecko can drop its tail as a decoy when predation threatens; the tail can regenerate but will not have the patterning of the body. Reptile relocation by: Lex Bekovs 0405 331 510 ($40 charge); Cameron Large 9574 5848 or 0423 800 208; Brian Foley 9574 5448 or John Hansen 0491 228 742 (weekends only). The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club website welcomes information of sightings of both flora and fauna together with details such as location, weather, date, time of day or night and whether photographed. For Wildcare Helpline, a voluntary service operated 24/7, contact 9474 9055. Email desraec@westnet.com.au or ring 9574 5574.

NorthamMonday and Thursday

afternoons

Book appointments online via Facebook

Dean Butler B. Sc. (physio) GCOSH

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0472 756 323wheatbeltphysio@gmail.com

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SPORT AND LEISURE

Vacancies exist on the Swan Christian - La Salle School Bus for 2018

Students are currently picked up and dropped off at:

Toodyay (Information Bay)Salt Valley Road

Dryandra Road, MorangupAspen Road (PM)

Preedy Road, Gidgegannup (AM)Gidgegannup Townsite

If you are interested in using the bus service next year, or you know of someone who may be interested please contact:

Des & Brenda Chitty on 9245 4103

mobile 0405 228 169or email: macca556@iinet.net.au for more information

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Toodyay Bowling ClubJacquie Bond

THE TOODYAY Bowling Club is off to a flying start for 2018. On Australia Day we hosted an open mixed triples event attracting a number of visiting teams and a great day was had by all. Everyone went home a prize winner. Thank you to the sponsors on the day: our major sponsor the Shire of Toodyay; Toodyay IGA; Hoddys Well Feature Stone; Avon Valley Toyota; Freemasons Hotel; Makit Hardware; Meat Hook and Cola Café.

Avon Valley ShotokanKylie Burton

WOW, IT’S back to school already. Here’s hoping everyone has had a lovely break. Karate runs with the school term, so the first week of karate lessons started on Monday February 5. Classes are held weekly (every Monday, Wednesday, Friday), with the normal time schedule, as follows. Monday classes at Clackline Hombu Dojo; juniors from 4pm, seniors from 5.30pm. Wednesday classes at Toodyay Dojo; peewees start at 3.45pm, juniors at 4.30pm and seniors at 6pm. Friday classes at Clackline Hombu Dojo; open class, all ages, all abilities from 5.30pm. We always welcome new families to attend training for their first couple of sessions free of charge. If you have ever considered martial arts come along and have a go. Avon Valley Shotokan participated in the Toodyay holiday program, hosting a session on January 23. We had lots of enthusiastic new faces who came along to try karate. Shihan Bainbridge had 30 students

Karate belts into three classes every weekpunching and kicking in unison up and down the hall. We followed this with some light-hearted kumite. It was great to see our recently graded black and brown belt students Ryan Prater, Tim Bretschneider, George Leach and Ellea White helping out with the students, as well as refereeing some fights. Later this month, Avon Valley Shotokan will be hosting two Japanese students who will be staying in Morangup for two weeks. They are members of USKU and will be training with the club during their stay. We look forward to showing them around our local attractions. In August of this year Avon Valley Shotokan will be travelling to Margaret River to participate in the USKU annual tournament. Members will be training with international sensei and competing against international and national members. We look forward to hearing about their experiences. If you would like more information contact avonvalleyshotokan@gmail.com.

Bowls on a roll with kilts, haggis and piper

Recently graded black and brown belt students Ryan Prater, Tim Bretschneider, George Leach and Ellea White helping out with the students.

Showjumping arena up to scratch for 2018

Freshly painted poles and fills for showjumping events.

Toodyay Probus ClubNorm Green

THE TOODYAY Probus Club, like many other clubs, enjoys a break in January. There was no meeting because many people go AWOL over the Christmas and New Year period. Perhaps then, now is the time to reflect on the highlights of last year’s activities. One that stands out is the visit to Parliament House where we had morning tea with the local National Party MP Shane Love. The October wildflower trip was very well organised and enjoyable and the November ‘meeting’ at the Toodyay Café and Curry Club was a welcome format change. There was more eating than meeting. Then there was the trip to the Kalamunda History Village via Mundaring with lots of interesting things to see, as well as to eat. The Duck, Duck, Goose schnitzel night and Christmas in July were also memorable and enjoyable. It seems that eating is a big part of our Toodyay Probus Club. Aside from the interesting outings and eatings, we had numerous guest speakers giving insights on a variety of topics. All in all, a very interesting, eventful (did I mention full?) and satisfying club year. Make a new year resolution to join us in 2018. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Freemasons Hotel If you are interested please contact our president, Peter Healy on 9574 4778 or John Smart on 9574 2339.

Bite into Probus for a satisfying

day out

Mortlock Pony ClubTanzi Carpenter

OVER the summer break our members have been busy organising the showjumping arena in preparation for the events we are holding later in 2018. We thank our member Nicole Lockyer who has been busy painting poles and fill for the new jumps and we wish to thank Brookes Earthmoving Goomalling for their donation of time and machinery in preparing the arena for the new season. We would also like to thank the Shire of Goomalling for the delivery of the sand for the arena. Ruth Carr was instrumental in coordinating these activities. Other members have spent time at the grounds tidying up and cleaning equipment ready for the 2018 season. This year we have offered an affiliate

riding member membership, for riders over 25 who can join the club and ride at rallies with the younger members.

On the previous evening a very successful Scottish Night was organised and sponsored by Anne Barr, one of our lady bowlers. It attracted more than 100 people including many men wearing kilts, and featured a piper piping in the haggis. The club was the beneficiary of some of the proceeds from this event, for which we are very grateful to Anne. Then, on January 27 the men’s team won its first pennant round for the 2017/2018 season against Bolgart. All in all, it was a very hectic and enjoyable three days.

Our ladies pennant team also won its first round for the season against Northam on January 30. Finally, Barefoot Charity Bowls starts on Wednesday February 7 from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Don’t forget to put a team together for an enjoyable four weeks. Contact Barrie Bywater on 0427 323 047 for details. We hope this wonderful start will continue throughout the season. If you wish to participate, please contact our secretary Jacquie Bond on 0412 790 272. New and ex-bowlers are most welcome.

We have had a lot of positive feedback on this new membership and look forward to meeting new members in 2018. Our first rally, on Sunday February 25, will be a half-day rally and the AGM will be held at noon at the grounds.

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