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18th May 2021 $1 (inc. GST) Vol 23 Issue 09
Mother’s Day Crafts
This Mother’s Day Crafts workshop was held at the everyone had a great day decorating their photo
CRC and run by Grace Ashton. Each kid had a heart frames. We hope all the mums had a relaxing
cut out photo frame which they got to decorate Mother’s Day and got served a big breakfast in
with glitter glue and bedazzle with gems and floral bed!
cut-outs.
If you have any suggestions for a craft workshop
“Big thanks to everyone who came to the we would love to hear your ideas/feedback.”
Mother’s day craft on the 6th of May, I hope
- Grace Ashton
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SAPPHIRE FEATHER FOUND
This year Newdegate Public Library participated in Send us a picture of your decorated white feather
the Golden Feather Hunt. Our to be in with a chance to win one of our additional
library was hiding one mysterious Sapphire prizes.
Feather which was found a week ago by our very
Competition ends 31st of May and will be
own Dusty Cugley.
announced in our next Gatepost edition on the 1st
Dusty won a book which hopefully continues to of June.
inspire her to read and fuel her love of books.
**Remember to pop in to the Library to collect
Newdegate Public Library is also running our own yourself a white feather for decorating.
competition.
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Current Occupation?
HR Consultant.
How would your friends describe you?
Should I know that? Maybe as a busy person?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Working less. Relaxing more.
Do you have a talent?
Absolutely, positively none.
Do you have a dream job?
Gardener at the zoo.
What was your first job?
Executive Assistant
Do you have any pets?
A border collie, two lambs and eight hens.
Do you have any hobbies?
Gardening; but happy to be bike-riding, fishing, bushwalking or reading.
Do you have a favourite book or author?
Tim Winton, with Trent Dalton rapidly catching up.
Who is your idol?
My mother.
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Newdegate Winter Sports 2021
Netball— A Grade
Round 5—15th May Newdegate def Jerramungup help our shooters get into position within the
circle. The score remained close for the entire
To finish off the 1st round we travelled to Jerry. game but unfortunately we went down by 3
We tried a few different positions in the 1st points.
quarter but couldn’t quite settle into them so
changed back to our usual spots for the rest of the Thanks to all the girls for another hard fought
game. game and to Jaz for running the bench.
Well done to the girls in defence who remained Best Player sponsored by Skin Within
strong for the whole game, getting good rebounds Mandurah – Robyn Orr
and picking off intercepts. Mid court worked the Coaches Award sponsored by Keetlan Valley Poll
ball well to break through the Jerry zone getting Merinos – Tahlia Dunkeld
the ball into our attacking 3rd and were able to
Netball— B Grade
Round 5—15th May Newdegate def Jerramungup and putting pressure on everywhere she could.
Our passing as a whole was outstanding, this was
The B-grade girls played a great united team game definitely aided by our strength in the centre court
over the weekend against Jerry. The girls all played from Stevie, well done.
their part so well, we all showed great
determination making intercepts and winning Coaches award was a very hard one to pick this
turnovers. We have had some great numbers to week as so many of our team played their best
training so we have been able to work on game and gave their all.
skills which were put into practise over the
weekend. It is so pleasing to see such The coaches award this week was sponsored by Di
improvement we are getting stronger each week. Poultney- Thermomix and was awarded to
The B grade girls won the game 48-40. Michelle Harris. Her run, strength and constant
back up through the centre court is amazing.
Best player was sponsored by Helbru this week Michelle never gives up and is such a positive
and won by Stevie Lynch. As always Stevie was our voice on the court. A well-deserved award this
strong constant down the court making intercepts week Michelle well done.
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Newdegate Winter Sports 2021
Netball— Juniors
Round 5—15th May Jerramungup 24 def Special mentions to Hayley and Sorren who
Newdegate 17 worked as a fantastic team in defence for most of
the game. Esther, Isla, and Piper who moved the
This was a well fought game in which we were ball well in the circle as shooters and showed
ahead for the first three quarters. Unfortunately, great use of their recent learning to hold their
we tired in the fourth quarter and Jerry came from player for a lob. And to All the year 5’s, who strive
behind to outscore us. so hard to show me that they have listened to
what we practice at training and continue to
Regardless of the final score, this would have to be improve with each passing game.
the BEST game we have played so far!! It was a
whole team effort, and the players should be Till next game,
really proud of the progress they are making in Robyn Orr
both their ball skills and understanding of the rules
and game strategies.
Coaches Award this week went to Isabelle Orr who
runs her little butt off every game and manages to
make a significant impact on the game by creating
leads, helping the ball flow down the court, and
intercept numerous balls (Sponsored by The
Robin’s Nest).
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Newdegate Winter Sports 2021
Hockey
Round 5—15th May Newdegate def Jerramungup Our defenders were amazing but unfortunately,
one of the Jerry girls did manage to get their $100
Newdegate hockey girls had a really tough game dollars!
on the weekend, but managed to come away with
a win 2-1. Jerry were really fast through the After a rev up at 3 quarter time and plenty of grit
middle and formed a really good structure that and determination (led by Sammy), the girls lifted
made it hard for us to play our usual game. the intensity and peppered the goals for the last
quarter. They were rewarded when Nat passed a
The girls worked really hard throughout the game, cracker ball into the circle where Sammy trapped
attempting to switch the ball to find space. The beautifully and scored!
first goal came in the first half from a great set
play on a short corner. The ball was hit out wide to Thanks to Rocky for playing again (she hasn’t lost
Sammy, who neatly passed the ball back to Davina her touch) and Jas Cugley for travelling from
on the baseline, who then popped it to Kelly on Albany again to add some youth to our team!
the spot where she slotted it in to the corner of Big thanks to Jazz Offer for stepping into the
the goals beautifully. coaches role while Ali was away, great job!
Jerry had a $100 wager on the first Jerry goal to be Awards for the day were:
scored on their new scoreboard, and their chance Best Player- Davina Hams
came when both Davina and Stevie were sent back Coaches Award- Michelle Pryor, who never misses
to the halfway line, after breaking on a short a beat in the backline. She knows where to direct
corner. This left Nat, Michelle and Vicki the huge the ball and is a great voice of direction and
task of defending the goals against 8 Jerry players. encouragement for everyone up the field.
Ongerup Hockey Association Women’s Ladder
ROUND FIVE
Newdegate def Jerramungup
Lake Grace/Pingrup def Boxwood Hill
Gnowangerup—BYE
OFA LEAGUE 2019
# Team P W L D F A PTS
1. Newdegate 4 4 0 0 15 2 12
2. Gnowangerup 4 3 1 0 11 7 9
3. Lake Grace/Pingrup 4 2 2 0 12 11 6
4. Boxwood Hill 4 1 3 0 4 10 3
5. Jerramungup 4 0 4 0 2 14 0
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Newdegate Winter Sports 2021
Football -Juniors
Round 5—15th May Jerramungup def Newdegate Best Player: Ben Walker, Runner-up: Esther Barrett
-Lennard, Fyfe Award: Hayley Richardson, Coaches
On the back of a bye the Lion Cubs were keen to Award: Rhys Richardson. The end result NGT 0.0.0
get back into footy. I’m not sure how it’s possible def by JP 6.13.49.
but there seems to be more kids at training than
there are in the school! This weekend we travelled This week we start the second round as we head
to Jerramungup to take on the formidable Hawks. to Gnowangerup, with the Ness Family on goals
Jerry have always been a challenge for our Cubs, roster and the Walker Family on timing duties.
they always have good numbers of big kids and Let’s go Lion Cubs!
this year seems no exception. Not to be deterred
our Cubs gave their best for the full four quarters,
and despite their hard work didn’t quite manage
to get on the score board. This was reflected in
the awards for the day as most were taken out by
the defending players who were kept busy all day.
Football –League
A determined lions set to redeem themselves this chance Jerry had up forward.
week after a break for the bye carried with it a
focus to control the game early and minimise any A second quarter lapse was quickly covered thanks
lapse in concentration. to Bubbles Harding rotation work from the den.
Brilliant to see that hard work during training is Second half saw our best footy yet, with an engine
filtering into our game well, be it the middle of room running, great spread of goal kickers and
seeding. delivery into our forwards exceptional.
Inclusions this week saw Chris Wollaston, Nelo Play of the day was Kimmy Newman’s ballerina
Kent and Nessy back into the side, with Dave style footwork in front of goal, after forgetting his
Macleay out from lack of oxygen, Matty Dykes, boots and having to slip into a pair of size 4 kids
busted wing, and Rupert Butcher, concust after wheels for the day.
running into a goal post during the warm up lap at (Don’t worry Riley Bridger, we haven’t forgotten
training. Yep... your 50m penalty.. How many is that now mate?)
The game started strong in the ruck, with Jack Standout players for the day were Dean Rintoul,
Walter getting the edge on his opponent, chipping Charlie Newman and Jake Muirs for their brilliant
away all day. commitment to the game and Jack Walter and
Chop Sier for starting to unleash their talent and
However, still with work to do on foot skills, hard work at training.
the hunger and commitment for the ball certainly
made up for it, with Jake Muir and Chop Sier Some great signs this week as our side continues
having “cat out of the bag” like performances. to gel and improve, looking forward to tackling
Gnowangerup next week.
Dean Rintoul also stepping up this week with a
new role across half back shutting down any Till then.
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Newdegate Winter Sports 2021
ROUND FIVE
LEAGUE
Newdegate (119) def Jerramungup (53)
Best Players: Dean Rintoul, David Newman, Jake Muir
Boxwood Hill (99) def Lake Grace/Pingrup (92)
RESERVES
Jerramungup (0) def Newdegate (0)
Won by forfeit
Lake Grace/Pingrup (57) def Boxwood Hill (48)
OFA LEAGUE 2019
# Team P W L D F A % PTS
1. Gnowangerup 4 4 0 0 580 126 460.32 16
2. Lake Grace/Pingrup 4 2 2 0 318 308 103.25 8
3. Newdegate 4 2 2 0 312 391 79.80 8
4. Boxwood Hill 4 2 2 0 234 335 69.85 8
5. Jerramungup 4 0 4 0 192 476 40.34 0
OFA RESERVES 2019
# Team P W L D F A % PTS
1. Gnowangerup 4 4 0 0 494 18 2744 16
2. Lake Grace/Pingrup 4 3 1 0 331 76 435.53 12
3. Boxwood Hill 4 1 3 0 178 354 50.28 4
4. Newdegate 4 1 3 0 104 230 45.22 4
5. Jerramungup 4 1 3 0 39 468 8.33 4
OFA LEAGUE 2019 - TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS
# First Name Last Name Club This Round Total
1 Tim House Gnowangerup 0 30
2 Aaron Russel Russel Newdegate 6 20
3 Lewis Davis Gnowangerup 0 20
4 Fleay Karl Lake Grace/Pingrup 5 9
5 Jackson Callope Lake Grace/Pingrup 0 8
6 Jack Carruthers Lake Grace/ Pingrup 3 8
7 Lester Michael Jerramungup 2 7
8 House Fraser Gnowangerup 0 7
9 Peacock Glenn Boxwood Hill 5 7
10 Mitchell Morton Lake Grace/Pingrup 0 6
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Fall armyworm detected near Northam
Grain growers have been urged to remain alert but continue to monitor crops for caterpillars and signs
not alarmed about the possibility of a new pest, fall of damage as the season progresses,” he said.
armyworm, in crops this growing season. “Identifying fall armyworm visually can be
challenging so it is best to send a sample or a
The warning comes after two moths were recently photograph to DPIRD for our scientists to confirm
detected in a pheromone trap in a summer forage identification and inform appropriate pest
crop near Northam by the Department of Primary management decisions.”
Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
Treatments are available to control fall armyworm,
It is the second detection of the pest in the although the potential for resistance is high.
Grainbelt, after it was confirmed in Geraldton in
July 2020, although there is no evidence the pest For more information about fall armyworm
has become established in the region. identification, management and surveillance visit
the DPIRD website or view the department’s
There have been numerous detections in other latest PestFax newsletter or the Grains Research
crops between Kununurra to Gingin, where fall and Development Corporation’s Fall armyworm
armyworm is well established. portal.
Department research scientist Dusty Severtson said Producers, agronomists and homeowners are
while international intelligence indicated fall reminded to report suspected armyworm damage
armyworm could potentially damage cereal, to DPIRD’s Pest and Disease Information Service on
brassica and pulse crops, not a lot was known +61(0)89368 3080, email padis@dpird.wa.gov.au or
about the pest’s impact on these crops in Australia. use the MyPestGuide Reporter app.
“Fall armyworm can migrate long distances on
winds so it is possible it could emerge anywhere in
the Grainbelt this season,” Dr Severtson said.
“Reports from the United States show that while
the pest does not prefer cereal crops, it is known to
feed on them in the absence of favoured plants,
such as maize.”
Grain growers and agronomists are encouraged to
remain vigilant and monitor crops regularly
throughout the season and to report any suspected
fall armyworm to the department to assist
surveillance and potential management options.
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Grace’s Gardening Tips
Lilies are among the showiest and most easy to grow perennials. Originating from a bulb composed of
concentrically-arranged, fleshy scales, they begin to grow in spring and produce colourful flowers on each stem
during summer. The "Black Out" lily (Lilium "Black Out") is a good example of a large-flowered, Asiatic type that
grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8 when planted properly and at the right
time. It has dark red flowers with red-to-black shading in the centre of each petal.
Autumn: Early autumn is a good time to plant lilies such as the "Black Out" cultivar, because bulbs available for
purchase in autumn have just finished their growing season and contain abundant stored nutrients ready for the
next season. Planting "Black Out" bulbs in early fall also gives the plant time to grow fresh roots in its new location
before winter arrives, preparing it for a good start the next spring.
Spring: You can also plant "Black Out" bulbs in early spring, but only choose bulbs that are firm and have plump,
fleshy scales that don't show signs of shrinkage or look dried out. Sometimes a bulb purchased in spring already has
a sprout, which indicates it's healthy and ready to grow. This is a good sign, but exercise care in planting so that you
don't break or damage the sprout, since the bulb may not be able to grow
another one. A freshly planted bulb always needs deep and regular watering, but this is especially important when
planting in springtime, since the bulb begins growing both roots and sprouts quickly.
Location: Whenever you plant your "Black Out" bulbs, choosing a good
location is important for the best good result. The plant prefers full sun,
but also does well in a spot that is partially shaded for a few hours each
day. A spot that gets morning sun, followed by lightly filtered shade in the
hot afternoon hours is a good choice for this plant. It does well in any type
of garden soil, provided it's well drained. Soil high in clay that holds water
can cause the bulb to rot, but you can prevent this by adding sand to your
soil at planting time to improve its drainage. Planting on a slight slope can
also help surface water drain away and prevent soggy soil.
Planting: Each small-to-medium sized "Black Out" lily bulb should be
planted deep enough to have 3 or 4 inches of soil over its top, while large
bulbs need to be covered with about 5 or 6 inches of soil. You can plant
each bulb in a single hole, or scoop out an area of soil and arrange your
bulbs 12 to 18 inches apart before back-filling the area with soil. Work the
soil well with a trowel when covering the bulbs to ensure no air pockets
remain near the roots. Mulching newly planted bulbs helps retain soil
moisture, keeps down weeds and cools roots. You can pinch off faded
flowers to
prevent plants from using energy to produce seeds, but allow foliage and
stems to remain until they yellow and die back.
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Grain Brokers Weekly Report
China taking the mushroom approach with China is expected to import 100 million metric
agricultural data… tonnes (MMT) of soybeans in the current
marketing year at a cost of around US$40 billion.
Mystery surrounds the sudden suspension of That represented almost 60% of global trade in
operations of one of China’s primary agricultural soybeans.
data providers, leaving domestic and global Last week’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand
merchants, analysts, and brokers in the dark about Estimates (WASDE) report pegged Chinese corn
all things agriculture in the Middle Kingdom. imports at 26MMT in the current marketing year.
Cofeed is a Beijing based private agricultural With purchases from the US totalling almost
consultancy. It has established itself as one of the 20MMT alone, that number still appears on the
most influential and comprehensive providers of light side despite recent cancellations of old crop
Chinese supply and demand information since its US sales.
establishment in 2002. Officially known as Beijing Domestic demand for wheat has risen by more
TianxiaLiangchang Technology Co Ltd, the than 19 per cent, or 24MMT, in the 2020/21
company ceased updating its website on April 29, marketing year to 150MMT. Relatively high
leaving domestic and global market participants opening stocks helped the equation, but imports
scrambling for alternative sources of trustworthy are still forecast to be up by more than 95 per
data. cent, or 5.12MMT to 10.50MMT.
According to the company website, Cofeed And other feed grains such as barley and sorghum
specialises in providing market information, are also being sucked up in the China vacuum,
value-added services, business internet solutions especially with the recently announced search for
and e-commerce to production enterprises and corn substitutes in the feed grain ration. Barley
traders of grain, oilseeds and stockfeed. imports for the 2020/21 season are forecast at
In the last 19 years, it has reportedly built 9.2MMT, with sorghum not far behind at 7.8MMT.
excellent relationships with governments, industry According to the USDA, the import milestones set
associations, professional information and in 2020/21 appear to be the new norm. Last
research organizations both at home and week’s WASDE report has forecast China’s imports
abroad. Cofeed’s statistics on soybean imports, of soybeans, corn and wheat in the 2021/22
crush margins, operating rates at oilseed crushing marketing year at 103MMT, 26MMT and 10MMT,
plants, oilseed and meal inventories and regional respectively. Barley imports are projected to hit
pricing is regarded as the most accurate and 10MMT for the first time in 2021/22, and sorghum
reliable information available to the market. imports are also pegged at 10MMT, a mark that
According to news wires, the company moved out has been surpassed only once before.
of its Beijing office sometime last year and has The perceived crackdown by Beijing on the
been operating from a villa on the capital's provision of agricultural data appears to support
outskirts. However, it appears that local police the concept that the country’s demand for grains,
sealed the doors to those premises on April 29 and oilseeds and protein meals is far greater than it is
staff cannot be reached. currently portraying to the global marketplace.
Another company in the Chinese agricultural data The suppression of information also comes against
sphere is JC Intelligence Co Ltd (JCI). It is based in the backdrop of the Phase 1 trade agreement
Shanghai and was also established in 2002. The between the United States and China and the
company provides financial information and trade growing political tensions that threaten to scuttle
consultation services as well as agricultural that deal.
commodity data and analysis. However, the It has never been easy to determine exactly what
company's head is reported to have been recently is happening in China’s agricultural sector. Beijing
jailed, allegedly for divulging too much information has long been secretive regarding the country’s
about China’s corn balance sheet. grain and oilseed production and import
This data turmoil comes at a time of heightened requirements. It has been accused of fabricating
focus on China, given its insatiable appetite for numbers in the past. In March of this year, China’s
soybean, corn and wheat imports in recent times. National Bureau of Statistics reported that it had
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Grain Brokers Weekly Report Continued..
uncovered statistical fraud stemming from data this time, a confluence of circumstances such as
supplied by the agriculture ministry back in August low stocks, COVID-19, African swine fever, floods,
2020. The detection of misrepresentation in the high prices and domestic production issues have
government’s agricultural statistics was revealed them reeling. Muffling the flow of market
very quietly. It reportedly came not long after information suggests that they are intent on
Beijing had proudly proclaimed victory over rural clouding the true domestic picture and keeping
poverty and celebrated the surprisingly rapid global markets speculating!
recovery in the pig herd following the devastating
African Swine Fever outbreak. Both achievements Call your local Grain Brokers Australia representa-
were apparently declared on the basis of statistical tive on 1300 946 544 to discuss your grain mar-
indicators supplied by the Ministry of Agriculture keting needs.
and Rural Affairs.
China’s rhetoric and actions in global agricultural
markets have often been contradictory. They are
masters at working the global trade floor. Maybe
The Evening “Star”
An interesting target for astronomy lovers everywhere to observe is the planet Venus. Venus has moved
sufficiently through its orbit around the Sun and will once again appear in our evening skies, where it
sometimes goes by the name of the “Evening Star”. Keep an eye close to the western horizon over the
course of the year and look for the brightest star-like object in that region of sky.
When to look: Just after sunset in May
Which direction to look: West and low to the horizon. Over the course of the year, Venus will move
against the motion of the background stars, appearing higher as the year progresses.
Something interesting:
A highly reflective atmosphere reflects almost all
sunlight that reaches Venus’ cloud tops. Any that does
make it through the clouds is unable to be radiated
back into space due to the tremendous greenhouse
effect present in the atmosphere. This results in the
planet slowly heating. Venus has an average surface
temperature of about 460 degrees Celsius! That’s hot
enough to melt lead!
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POLICE NEWS
LAKE GRACE POLICE STATION
56 STUBBS STREET, LAKE GRACE. 6353
Phone : 9890 2000 Fax : 9865 1429
Email: lake.Grace.Police.Station@police.wa.gov.au
Personnel: Sgt. Travis Taylor, SC Fiona Main
STATION NEWS the truck has been identified to a Perth based
Staffing arrangements are still forever changing logistics company.
but we have received the call for further relieving
at Narrogin. Scott will be starting with a single
week relief after which Fiona will then disappear
for a month, not that we will miss her as she is
always on holiday lately.
The new Superintendent for the Great Southern
has been selected after Superintendent Ian
CLARKE retired a fortnight ago and we will soon be
welcoming Superintendent Kim TRAVERS as the
new chief of the district. She plans to visit all the Fiona and I travelled out to Newdegate for a patrol
out stations on her arrival to Albany. in the Police 4WD Hilux and to check out an
abandoned vehicle that had been left in the bush
CRIME near the rail line. Fiona was driving and we made
Again, a crimeless fortnight for the Lake Grace our way over the rail line near the Newdegate
subdistrict, however we were kept busy when Cemetery. Obviously, things were still a little damp
undertaking the weekend duty sergeant shifts after the recent rains.
while covering other station’s patches in our cell. Now Fiona had completed the Police 4WD course
We attended a home invasion and robbery in prior to being transferred to Lake Grace, so I
Corrigin that left a victim on hospital. This incident thought all was going to be well. But no. I wasn’t
was packaged up and passed on to our local paying attention to where Fiona was driving at that
detectives at Narrogin for further investigation. time (I was busy doing something else) when I
Soon after a burglary was further reported in looked up we had just come to a stop in the
Corrigin, however they are unrelated. Again, Lake middle of a very wet and brown muddy patch. The
Grace police completed all the initial investigations tyres just whirring around throwing mud
and passed it on to Corrigin Police for follow up everywhere as we sank lower into the ground. I
when they return to work next week. took over and pretty much made things worse.
Who would buy a Hilux? They are useless.
TRAFFIC NEWS Anyhow Fiona phoned a friend who kindly sent her
We received a report and in-car video footage husband out to rescue us. A gentle tug on a well
from a member of the public who was following a placed snatch strap and out the Hilux popped. It
road train laden with Ammonium Nitrate on the took Fiona half the next day to clean the car.
Ravensthorpe – Lake King Road at the Lake King Payment will be made shortly for the assistance.
end. Footage showed the road train cross over
onto the wrong side of the road numerous times
on blind corners and just prior to the brow of hills.
Filming was activated after an on coming vehicle
went bush to avoid a head on collision.
Investigations are now well underway to identify
the truck and driver of the road train. Nimrod, a
specialist traffic investigation team are assisting as
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for drink driving. The last thing that we want to do
is attend to a crash and find an intoxicated person
dead or their passenger dead because a decision
was made to drive whilst intoxicated.
Having made enquires and thought the issue was
sorted. Police were advised at 12.30 am of
another noisy party with the dreaded low vibrating
base, just enough to rattle the windows but not
COVID UPDATE outrageously loud. To my horror it was the same
Things have returned to normal, no requirements shed from two nights ago. Scotty and I attended to
in any district for the wearing of masks except at quell the noise. Upon opening the shed with the
airports. Let’s hope it stays that way. Any tunes pumping I observed several intoxicated
questions give us call and we can find out for you. males attempting to pump iron. I don’t if I was
more shocked by the fact everyone was naked
NOISY PARTIES except for their jocks or that the heaviest weight in
It’s been great for so long...Then two in three total on the bars was only 40 kgs. It’s not
nights and at the same location! This is a reminder something you can easily un-see. For what ever
that if you choose to have a sordid naked pagan reason no one can manage to keep their clothes
festival on a school night after say footy training in on in this shed. This time the whole stereo was
your back shed, it needs to end at midnight so seized. A receipt would have been issued but no
others who didn’t attend can get some sleep. one had a pocket to put it in.
3 AM is not the time to crank up “Hey Baby (If Sorry there is Body Warn Camera footage but we
you’ll be my girl) by DJ Otzi with several of your chose not to publish pictures.
highly intoxicated mates worshipping a totally If you want to have a drunken weekend bonding
naked skimpy. Power cord to the stereo was with your naked mates, can you please try and end
seized and the party was shut down. Police it by 12 am or even better find a farm location out
departed but hung around nearby to ensure it was of town where complaints can’t be had and we
going to actually end. To my disappointment I don’t have to write about it.
observed three vehicles drive away from the party Have a wonderful fortnight.
location. I did not see one person remotely sober
when the party was shut down. Further will be Regards
said in relation to this shortly. There is no excuse Lake Grace Police.
Is your vehicles air conditioning keeping you cool?
Call Aaron on 0429905452
Servicing Lake Grace and surrounding areas
RTA NO: AU42693 LIC NO: L121418
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Recipe— hedgehog slice
• 100 g butter
• 395 g sweetened condensed milk
• 150 g dark chocolate
• 250 g plain sweet biscuits crushed (like
Arnotts Marie)
• ½ cup (50g) desiccated coconut
• ½ cup (65g) walnuts roughly chopped
• 2 tbs cocoa powder
• 290 g extra dark chocolate
• 2 tbs vegetable oil or coconut oil
METHOD
1. Grease and line an 18 X 28cm slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
2. Place the butter, sweetened condensed milk and dark chocolate melts into a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat on 50% power, 3-4 minutes or until melted. Stir well.
3. Add the crushed biscuits, coconut, walnuts and cocoa powder and mix together well.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared tin, pressing down firmly.
5. Melt the dark chocolate melts and vegetable oil (or coconut oil) in a microwave-safe bowl on 50%
power, 3-4 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds), or until just melted. Alternatively, you can use a
stove-top for this step.
6. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the slice and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
7. Cut into slices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Thermomix Method
1. Grease and line an 18 X 28cm slice tin with baking paper and set aside.
2. Crush the biscuits by pressing Turbo for 2-3 seconds. Set aside.
3. Place the butter, sweetened condensed milk and dark chocolate melts into the Thermomix bowl.
Melt on 80 degrees, 3 minutes, Speed 2.
4. Add the crushed biscuits, coconut, walnuts and cocoa powder and mix on Reverse, Speed 4, 5
seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared tin, pressing down firmly.
6. Melt the dark chocolate and vegetable oil in a clean and dry Thermomix bowl on 60 degrees, 3
minutes, Speed 2. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the slice and refrigerate for a
minimum of 3 hours.
7. Cut into slices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Contacts
Justices of the Peace Services
Mr Colin Connolly 9865 1010 Emergency Services 000
Mr Ron Dewson 9865 1224 LG Police Department 9890 2000
Mr Geoff Sabourne 9865 1171 Hospital 9890 2222
Mrs Amanda Milton 0429 654 011 Poisons Info. 13 11 26
Mr Colin Dunkeld 98711 556 Western Power 13 13 51
Mr Ian Chamberlain 98716 001 Water Corp 13 13 75
Mrs Rosy Sinclair 9874 7045 Directory Assistance 1223
Lake Grace Shire Councillors
Councillor Telephone Email
Len Armstrong (President) 0429 843 785 crarmstrong@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Ross Chappell (Deputy) 0428 654 058 crchappell@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Shane Carruthers 0408 369 432 crcarruths@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Debrah Clarke 0428 654 041 crclarke@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Benjamin Hyde 0428 752 042 crhyde@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Roz Lloyd 0428 711 534 crlloyd@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Allan Marshall 0427 943 291 crmarshall@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Peter Stoffberg 0447 281 181 crstoffberg@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Local Services
Lake Grace Medical Centre 9865 1208
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
9:00am - 12:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm - 2:00pm) 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Newdegate Medical Centre 9871 1528
Wednesday, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Dentist (Dr Bryan Flemming) 9865 1028
Tuesdays weekly during summer. Tuesdays/Wednesdays fortnightly during winter
Physiotherapist (Karen Rodgers-Smart) 0439 858 587
Child Health Nurse (Di Poultney) 9890 2246
Newdegate Phone Books available at the CRC for $7
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Community Calendar
May
Tue 18th Recycle Bins
Wed 19th Seafood Van - 3pm-4pm @ Nutrien
Sat 22nd Newdegate Winter Sports - Gnowangerup vs Newdegate
Mon 24th Yuk Circus @ Lake Grace Shire Hall
Wed 28th Ordinary Council Meeting - 3:30pm @ the Council Chambers
Thu 27th Cuppa with a Coppa - 10:00am @ the NCRC
Thu 27th AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA - 10:30am @ the NCRC
Sat 29th Newdegate Winter Sports - Newdegate vs Boxwood
June
Mon 7th WA Day
Tue 8th Book Club 2 @ 6:30pm
Wed 16th Seafood Van—3pm– 4pm @ Nutrien
Sat 19th Newdegate Winter Sports Newdegate vs Lake Grace/Pingrup
Tue 22nd Mums & Bubs Walk @ NCRC
Sat 26th Newdegate Winter Sports—Newdegate Bye
Newdegate Defibrillator Locations
Newdegate Ambulance Shed Newdegate Country Club
May Street Newdegate/Pingrup Road
Newdegate Grocer & Café Newdegate Swimming Pool
7 Maley Street Mitchell Street
Newdegate Hotel Newdegate Tennis Club
1 Maley Street Waddell Street
Newdegate Rec Centre
Waddell Street
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