EDITION #52 THURSDAY MAY 24 2018 $1.50

WAGIN BOWLING CLUB BY PRESIDENT-JOHN THOMPSON

On Friday night, the 11th may, the Wagin bowling club had their annual end of season dinner and

presentation night. Just under 50 members and guests enjoyed a delightful 2-course meal and later

presentation of awards.

Special thanks to Zane, Brian, Kerry and helpers for the fine meal and also the decorations who

jazzed up the clubhouse. A big thanks also to Sharon Roderick for the music and the golf ladies for

their assistance.

The awards were presented to the winners of single events and team events over the season. Some

members had a very good year and scored well in many events, others may have to wait for next

year. Most events were sponsored and this sponsorship that we have received over the season has

been very much appreciated. Thank you to all concerned.

Probably the highlight was the recognition of Warren Holt over his tremendous year, winning the

state singles governors trophy and the prestigious champion of club champion’s award. This is a

very rare double in the state. Warren also won the club singles champion slot from our past captain

Scott Davidson.

Jenny Ewen was the ladies singles champ winning in the final over Leanne Cook.

Other winners, men’s pairs, Craig Svendsen and Zane Smith…. Continue to next page.

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Men’s triples, Zane Smith, Ross Old and Dave Hill.

Men’s fours, Kim Davidson, Zane Smith (again), Brian Roderick and Ron Cook.

Consistency singles winner was Ian Young

Ladies pairs, Pam Edmonds and Dianna Walker.

Ladies triples, Jenny Ewen, Anne Pilkington and Winnie hicks

Ladies fours, Leanne cook, Vicki Kelly, Gwen Lathwell and Winnie hicks

Consistency winner was Karyn Robinson

Mixed pairs, Zane Smith and Leanne cook

Mixed fours, Leanne Cook, Bob Stephen, Murray Lathwell and Gwen Lathwell.

A new committee is now in business and we wish than a successful forthcoming year and also wish

to thank last year’s committee members for their work over 2017/2018. A thank you to all the helpers

over the year also

Even though the club goes into a sort of recess over June/July, games may available and will be

advertised on the notice board. They will be very weather dependent. Members are welcome to

play anytime.

BUSSELTON ADVANCE DRIVER TRAINING VISIT You may have recently seen a few trucks driving around with large yellow L plates on them during

the 14th -18th of May, this is because the Wagin CRC linked up with Busselton Advance driver training

to allow members of the community to obtain the truck licence, without having to travel out of

town.

For everyone who missed out on getting there licence this time, they will be back again in a few

months so keep your eyes on all of our advertising platforms for dates and booking details!

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MAY 24, 2018

FORKLIFT LICENCE

The Wagin CRC will be hosting a Forklift Licence Course on Thursday 28th & Friday 29th of June.

Pick up an application package from the CRC or contact Kelly to get one emailed to you.

Limited spots available so registration is a must!

SENIOR IT SESSIONS

We are excited to announce that we were successful in obtaining a grant from the Good Things

Foundation | Be Connected: Helping older Australians thrive in a digital world.

This means that we will be hosting more Senior IT Sessions starting Wednesday, June 13, from 10-

11am. These sessions are FREE for seniors over 50. For course, information see our flyer or contact the

Wagin CRC for more information or to book your spot! Keep an eye on our advertising platforms for

upcoming sessions.

EXCEL WORKSHOPS

EXCEL BASICS: For anyone who missed our first Excel Basics Workshop hosted last year we are hosting

the workshop again, on Thursday, June 7, from 10.30am-11.30am. The workshop will cost $30 per

person or $25 if you have a Wagin CRC membership. A workbook, as well as a light morning tea,

will be provided so bookings are required for catering purposes.

EXCEL FORMULAS WORKSHOP: We have gathered the feedback from our Excel Basics workshop

held in 2017 and from that we will be hosting an Excel Formulas Workshop, on Thursday, June 21,

from 10.30am - 11.30am. The workshop will cost $30 per person or $25 if you have a Wagin CRC

membership. A workbook, as well as a light morning tea, will be provided so bookings are required

for catering purposes.

For more information or to make a booking contact the CRC on 9861 1644.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The CRC will be closed on Monday, June 4 for Western Australia Day. We wish a happy and safe

long weekend.

BAG WORKSHOPS

The Wagin CRC are hosting 2 Bag Workshop sessions, one in May and one in June.

These workshops will be covering how to make reusable shopping bags in preparation for the single-

use plastic bag ban in July. For more information see the flyer or contact the CRC on 9861 1644.

WAGIN FOOD RELIEF (An initiative of the Combined Churches of Wagin)

Is open every Monday 3:00-3: 30 pm and is located within the Community Resource Building, also known as

the RSL Hall.

If you have any food you wish to donate feel free to drop it off at the building at the above time and place

or contact Ann or Graham on 9861 1724, alternatively you can drop it off at the CRC and we will pass it on.

OUR SERVICES

We currently provide a number of services including printing/copying, secretarial services, faxing,

scanning, laminating, internet access and wifi, photo printing, video conferencing and room hire,

Centrelink & ATO services and much more.

If you would like to know more about our services please feel free to contact us on 9861 1644.

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TAVISTOCK STREET UPGRADES

Council has resolved to adopt the Townscape Committee’s recommendation regarding upgrades

to Tavistock Street. These upgrades include:

Installation of six raised rectangular rock garden beds at the heads of the medium strips. Suitable

plants and metal artwork to be planted/installed in the garden beds. Suitable advanced trees to

be planted along the southern and northern sides of Tavistock Street.

These streetscapes works are part of the State Government funded Blackspot upgrades of Tavistock

Street to allow heavy vehicles to access the street safely. This funding can only be spent on

Tavistock Street between Ranford and Tudor Street, it cannot be spent on anything else.

Also during the recent Shire Strategic Planning process, the community feedback was for Council

to have a greater focus on town streetscape, trees and the appearance of the town.

These works will be carried out in the next couple of months, should anyone have any queries or

questions regarding the above please contact Brian Roderick at the Shire office.

STRATEGIC COMMUNITY PLAN AND CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN – COMMUNITY COMMENT

The Shire invites public comment on its draft Strategic Community Plan (SCP) 2018-2028 and

Corporate Business Plan (CBP) 2018-2022.

A major review of the plans has been undertaken and reflects the current views and aspirations of

the community, insights over the past four years and a look towards the future.

The draft SCP and CBP were endorsed by Council at the May Council meeting and before it is

finalised and formally adopted by Council we would like comments and feedback from the

community.

Comments are welcomed by email shire@wagin.wa.gov.au or post to the Shire of Wagin PO Box

200 Wagin WA 6315 before Wednesday 13th June 2018.

Copies of the draft Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan are available to view on

Council’s website www.wagin.wa.gov.au and printed copies are also available at the Shire’s

administration office.

STREET LIGHTS

Have you noticed a faulty street light – report it to Western Power on 1800 622 008 or online at

https://westernpower.com.au/power-outages/report-an-issue

SPORTSGROUND PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT

The fourth meeting of the Sportsground Precinct Redevelopment Group was held last month. At

the meeting The Wagin Ag Society presented their proposed plan – Plan C. This proposal was

based on Plan B (redevelopment facilities based around the Bowling Club) with

rebuilding/relocating the sheep sheds to where the existing trots stalls are currently situated.

After four meetings and three different plans/options, the group was no closer to agreeing on the

concept that Council could progress. It was agreed for the Shire to engage a specialised

consultant/architect as an independent third party to assist in the process and come up with

findings to enable Council and the community make a decision and move forward.

The engagement of a consultant will now go through the 2018/2019 Budget process with a view for

the work to be carried out in August.

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LOST LOCALS

The West Arthur History Preservation Group is looking for help locating

some lonely graves and marking their latitude and longitude so they

aren’t lost again. On Australian Day Henry Schinzig kindly helped

Alan Blencowe locate two of the lonely graves that were marked with plaques by the shire in the 1980s and subsequently

lost. So can you help locate more?

The Group is looking for these markers:

· Henry Harrison Brown at Mount Brown

· Clayton Sisters at Bennett’s Bridge

· Gibbs child at Boolading Farm

· Hepburn at Dead Man’s Swamp

· Girls at Arthur River Bridge

· Lilian Rose Clarke at Bennett’s Bridge

· Dale child at Trigwell’s Bridge

· Harris child at 131-mile peg, Albany Road

· John Taylor child at Arthur River

· Convict Charles Connor at Arthur River

If you can help locate any of these markers please contact Alan Blencowe on 0402 080 166 or email alan@vetis.net.au

SENIORS QUIZ

The first quiz of the year is on Wednesday, June 6 at the West Arthur CRC. All welcome any age! Tables made up on the

day—Free. Afternoon tea supplied. RSVPs appreciated to the CRC on 9736 2000.

BOWEN THERAPY

Amy Towler now visits the West Arthur CRC for Bowen Therapy. Her next visit is on Thursday, June 14. You can make an

appointment with her on

0428 525 995.

CONSTITUTION HELP

Need help to update your Club’s Constitution? Not sure where to start or what the next step is? Book in for some special

help at the West Arthur CRC in June. All Incorporated Association Constitutions need to comply with new legislation by

2019. Contact Karen Prowse at the CRC to book an appointment by phone on 9736 2000 or email

karen.prowse@westarthurcrc.com.au

BUNBURY BUS RUN

The Shire of West Arthur is providing a bus service from Darkan to Bunbury on May 30th. The bus will depart at 8.30am and

return at approximately 4.30pm. The cost will be $15 per person. To book a seat please contact the Shire Office on 9736

2222 or email on shire@westarthur.wa.gov.au There will be a various drop-off/pick up locations in Bunbury.

OLD TIME DANCE POSTPONED

The Dance has been rescheduled to September—a firm date to be set soon to write in your diaries.

WORKS AND PROJECTS UPDATE

Maintenance grading will be undertaken in the south-west area of the Shire. Construction works are in progress at the

Health and Resource Centre car park. Road sealing in various locations will be completed this week. Shoulder widening

is also in progress on Bowelling Duranillin Road.

COUNTRY TABLE EVENT

Everyone is welcome to the next Country Table event which is a mixer at the Darkan Pioneer Hall on Saturday, June 9

from 6-9 pm. It is an occasion for social networking and will be an evening filled with warm flames, mulled wine, fabulous

cocktail food and finery. The cost is $65 per person and you can book your ticket by emailing tn2@bigpond.com.au or

phoning Tracy Meredith on 0428 631 035.

BREWING WORKSHOP

The eight participants in the brewing workshop in Darkan recently had a tasting

night at the end of their course and were very happy with the results!

Hi to all our Wagin Library & Gallery Patrons and friends

Library

Lines

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National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association

(ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read

simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other

places around the country. Now in its 18th successful year, NSS is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to

promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate

themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6. This year's

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) was 11 am on Wednesday 23rd May.

By promoting National Simultaneous Storytime, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) aims

to:

promote the value of reading and literacy,

promote the value and fun of books,

promote an Australian writer and publisher,

promote storytime activities in public libraries and communities around the country, and

provide opportunities to involve parents, grandparents, the media and others to participate in and

enjoy the occasion.

The Wagin Library & Gallery takes this last point to heart, inviting people in the Wagin community not already

involved in other NSS activities, like grandparents, homeschoolers and another interested folk to join our own

fun session. This year's selected children's book was "Hickory Dickory Dash" by Tony Wilson, who takes the old

nursery rhyme "Hickory Dickory Dock", and turns it into a funny story about a mother mouse desperately looking

for her children before they are caught by a cat. We all enjoyed a livestreamed reading of the story by actor

and Playschool legend Jay Laga'aia while we shared a yummy morning tea.

It's not only the young ones who enjoy being read to. Here are two Adult Fiction recommendations from a

couple of our lovely library patrons:

When you're travelling some distance on the road, there's nothing like listening to someone

with a good voice reading you a story. Jan Baxter's Audio CD pick was "Under the Wide

and Starry Sky" by Nancy Horan (14 CDs, 17 hours). Fanny van de Grift Osbourne leaves her

philandering husband in San Francisco and sails for Belgium with her three children - and

nanny- in tow to study art. Tragedy strikes, so she moves on to an artists' colony in France

where she can recover her spirit. There she meets a younger man, the lively Scot Robert

Louis Stevenson. Two people, two strong-willed individuals, and an adventure as

impassioned and unpredictable as any of Stevenson's own unforgettable tales. Jan says:

"No violence, sex or anything disturbing in this book. A lovely romantic story."

Rowena Pugh's regular print book recommendation was "The Missing Pieces of Us" by Fleur McDonald, a

moving and intriguing novel about three women of differing ages, Lauren, Skye and Tamara. All three women

are searching for a happier future, but finding it may lie in resolving secrets from their past. This is about love,

friendship and how the truth can sometimes set us free.

See you soon in the library. Until then, here's wishing you some happy reading time ...

WAGIN LIBRARY & GALLERY OPENING TIMES

MONDAY: 2pm - 4pm THURSDAY: 10am – 12pm | 2pm – 5pm

TUESDAY: 2pm – 5pm FRIDAY: 1pm – 5pm

WEDNESDAY: 10am – 12pm | 2pm – 5pm SATURDAY: 10am – 12pm

Your Wagin Library & Gallery team: Stephanie, Graeme and Tina at 3 Trent Street, Wagin. Ph. 9861 1247.

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MAY 24, 2018

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I have some objections to the proposed street scaping planned for Tavistock Street, the section

which runs from Morans' Hotel to Ranford Street.

At last week's Shire Council meeting it was decided that six rectangular rock garden beds be

strategically placed along the middle of the street. These beds will be planted with suitable plants

and metal art work. Advanced trees will be planted on the north and south side of the street on

the footpath and in the bitumen.

Concrete nibs have already been added at Usil Street which runs behind the Wagin Co- op and is

used frequently by trucks unloading. The street now has a painted black medium hot mix strip in

the middle of the entire length of the street. The vote to complete the proposal was voted on at

this month's meeting with 6 councillors for and 2 against.

The funding which is between $30 and $40 thousand dollars comes from a federally funded 'Black

Spot Grant ', one third of which comes from the ratepayers. The council has deemed Tavistock

Street a 'black spot' because of the number of trucks unloading goods to the Wagin Co-op,

Landmark, and the Wagin Club.

Tavistock Street is a uniquely extra wide street. I stepped it out to be about 30 metres, twice the

width of a normal street. It was made that way over 100 years ago to accommodate the turning

of wagons and horses and although they do not turn now in the street the width serves a similar

purpose today with large vehicles especially trucks unloading goods. It is one of the few extra wide

streets left in rural Western Australia that has not been altered with nib’s dibs and street furniture.

Have a good look at it. It is a wide open Australian street that is unique to our town. You don't see

a street like this anywhere else. It is unadorned and unfettered.

A few months ago painted black medium strips were added in the middle for trucks to park along

when unloading. This is all that is needed. Why go overboard with street furniture? An example of

the problems created by rampant streetscaping is the flower box on the footpath on the corner of

Leake Way and Tudhoe Street outside of the real estate office. It has been hit so many times by

trucks turning into the lane, the butcher opposite has lost count of the incidents.

Several posts on my social media have collected over 100 objections to the Tavistock Street plan

with the Wagin Shire Facebook page receiving over 60 adverse comments. Objections raised

include the heritage factor of the street, what process resulted in the street being declared a black

spot, and suggestions on where the money should be spent instead of Tavistock St. There were

comments that the flower boxes will be knocked over within a week and the person who benefits

will be the panel beaters. There were numerous comments asking why did Wagin want to look like

Katanning and Narrogin?

I have been told that the funding can only be spent in this street. If that is the case my suggestion

is to then put the trees and sculptures on the sides of the street and not in the middle as per the

council plan. Leave the rock flower boxes out of the design altogether. They are, high on

maintenance and I haven't seen a flower box yet where the plants have flourished or the tree hasn't

been stunted.

And while the council is doing this I would like to see Tavistock Street, Wagin declared a Heritage

Street for which I am sure there are other grants available.

With regards

Glenys Ball | glenysb7@bigpond.com

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Wagin Wool Press, Wagin

In support of Glenys Ball in her attempt to stop the alterations to Tavistock Street, here is a copy of

the correspondence on the subject published in the Wagin Argus sometime in April 2010.

The Editor

Wagin Argus

Attn: Mrs Sherryl Chilcott

Ref: TAVISTOCK STOCK FORUM

I read with interest the reason for discussing alterations to Tavistock Street was to attract more

people into the street. We have approximately 2000 people in the Wagin District, I would venture to

say that practically every one of those people would visit Tavistock Street during any given month,

visiting the District Co-op, The Wagin Medical Centre, The District Club, The Dentist, Ewen-Foley

Agencies, The Hairdresser and Beautician, The accountants, The Argus, The Radio Station, Moran’s

Hotel and two mechanical services, surely someone is pulling our legs.

In Tavistock Street we have a main thoroughfare where traffic flows freely, an abundance of parking,

even though we have regular visits by semi-trailer freezers, semi-trailer carriers visiting the Wagin

Co-op and Ewen-Foley Agencies, who park in the middle of the road, but in no way hinders the flow

of traffic in either direction, can you imagine the chaos there would be if we had median strip

parking or median strip gardens down the middle of the road, it would be more chaotic than Fortune

Street in Narrogin!

Most Shires would give an arm and a leg to have a main street like this with practically no upkeep.

Thank God we have enough clear minded, level headed people in attendance to throw this

ridiculous idea out. In my humble opinion it may help a bit to have angle parking bays down each

side of the road and parking bays painted in the spaces between the Co-op and the Medical

Centre.

Yours Sincerely,

Des Thompson

12/4/10

Obviously I was very wrong in my assumptions. Do we no longer have the clear thinking, level

headed people who can think for themselves in the Shire of Wagin? To change anything there has

to be an obvious benefit to all concerned. I can see no benefit to anyone, except a very expensive

exercise maintaining the flower boxes that nobody wants or needs and would be a burden on the

ratepayers for years to come. As for Tavistock Street being a blackspot, in my 86 years in Wagin I

cannot recall there being a traffic accident in this street.

Yours sincerely,

Des Thompson, Ratepayer

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MAY 24, 2018

FROM THE QUILL OF RUFFLED FEATHERS

Hello Wagin,

Have you ever wondered how is it that all the bills seem to arrive at once? Thankfully we are often able to

find ways to make our money go further by doing the simple things that our parents, grandparents and great

grandparents all knew how to do. Planning.

Budgeting is planning - planning to set aside a little towards those regular bills which we know will be due.

Planning the week's menu saves time trying to work out what to do at the last minute, when the temptation

is to fall back on something heavily laden with GST because someone else has made it. Working from the

week's menu makes your shopping list simpler and your shopping trip quicker.

This week I will share two budget friendly recipes as well as an A - Z saving tips for storing and using food guide.

The first one is a good one to make at the beginning of the school or work week when you have leftover food

from a roast dinner.

The second recipe is for muffins. These muffins are quick and simple but quite nice just as they are if you don’t

have leftovers to spice them up.

Add your leftovers (fruit, cereal, corn, ham etc) and they become something really special. And best of all

you’re not wasting a single thing!

SUNDAY ROAST FRITTERS Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes cooking time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

5 cups chopped leftover roast beef/lamb or other meat.

2 cups chopped leftover roast vegetables

2 spring onions, chopped

2 eggs

self-raising flour, to bind

salt

olive oil, to fry

METHOD:

1. Combine the beef, veggies, spring onions and eggs in a bowl, add some salt and mix well. Add enough

self-raising flour to bind into a batter and let sit for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing the mayo, mustard, dill, paprika and cornichons together. Set aside

in a dipping bowl.

3. Heat a pan to a medium heat and add enough olive oil to cover the base. Spoon in small amounts of the

batter to form fritters and cook until golden brown. Turnover and cook through. Serve immediately with

dipping sauce on the side.

DIPPING SAUCE

150ml mayonnaise

1 Tblsp Dijon mustard

1 bunch of dill, chopped

½ tsp paprika

3 Tblsp chopped cornichons, plus 1 Tblsp of vinegar from the jar

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT MUFFINS

These muffins are quick and simple and quite nice as they are if you don't have leftovers to spice them up.

Add your leftovers (fruit, cereal, corn, ham etc) and they become something really special. And best of all

you're not wasting a single thing!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups self-raising flour

½ cup sugar*

½ cup applesauce (you can use tinned baby apple or sieved stewed apple)

1 egg

½ cup milk

½ tsp vanilla essence*

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METHOD:

Pre-heat oven to 175° degrees.

Mix the applesauce, egg and milk together. Combine the flour and sugar and add the wet ingredients. Stir

to just combine. Now add the leftovers and gently stir through. Spoon into muffin cases and bake for 20

minutes.

*Note: for savoury muffins leave out the sugar and the vanilla essence.

Leftovers to use:

Brown bananas

Cereal crumbs (Weetbix, muesli, Sultana Bran, rolled oats, Crunchy Nut etc)

Cold porridge

Sweet biscuit crumbs (shake out the biscuit tin)

Jam (add the milk to the jar, put the lid on and shake)

Add apples, pears, plums, peaches etc diced or grated

Dried fruit

Nutella (scrape out jar, mix into wet ingredients)

Coconut

Dregs from flavouring bottles (caramel, strawberry, chocolate - mix into wet ingredients).

Peas, corn and carrots

Diced cold meats

Grated cheese and pickles

Chive and cheese

Use your imagination and see what wonderful muffins you can create and put a stop to kitchen waste.

Until next time,

From my coop to yours –

If you can be anything you want, choose to be kind.

RF

Our ambos are awesome and doing a wonderful job!

Winter sports in full flight, come join in, watch or help. It’s much

better than hibernating.

It’s great to hear the CRC are teaching new skills here in Wagin.

Engagement announcements and wedding bells ringing for

some wonderful couples around town.

Wagin is overdue for a big lotto win, buy a ticket from our local

newsagency as “you have to be in it to win it!”

Puntapin Rock is a great challenging rock to climb.

Wonderful Wagin hosts some great coffee spots.

Bags of kindle wood is available from Care & Share.

Hospital grounds are looking so much better with trees at a safe size. Although sad to note many

older gum trees are snapping off branches around town, over roads and even over a water pipe.

Time for action before an accident!

Do you know a lonely housebound Waginite? Do check in on them and say hello – it is so

appreciated.

It’s great to see the cemetery being cleaned up, thank you to those who have spent their time raking and

tidying up. It looks much better.

*SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY*

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MAY 24, 2018

MOTHERS' DAY HIGH TEA The ladies of Wagin Aglow wanted to honour the mothers and their

loved ones with a High Tea for Mothers’ Day. On Saturday afternoon,

12th May 48 ladies, men and children joined us for our inaugural,

scrumptious High Tea.

The CWA Hall was transformed with delicate tea sets and quilts, creating

a welcoming and cosy ambience.

Thank you to Liz Pederick and Rebekah Cumming for their music and

singing, and to all the lovely ladies who contributed to our delectable

and dainty food.

It was a great opportunity for everyone to get dressed up and be

served. By the happy conversations and smiles during the afternoon, it

would appear that everyone enjoyed themselves.

Thank you to everyone who came to make this day very special.

WAGIN ANGLICAN COMMUNITY MINI-MART 2018

Held in Wagin’s old St. George’s hall, this year’s Mini-Mart event ran along the lines of a jumble

sale of donated books, clothing, plants, home produce and household goods. it was a fine time

to look for a bargain and to recycle pre-loved goods. Devonshire teas were available as

refreshments for keen fossickers catching a moment to sit down and catch up with their

neighbours

Sincere thanks to everyone in the Wagin Community who supported this event with both donated

goods and purchases. Funds raised from the two day event go towards the continued work of

the Anglican Church in Wagin and Guild in its ministry and practical assistance to our local

people.

Delighted raffle winners were:

Ticket -Red E09-June-Wood Raffle

Ticket -Blue F04-Barb Pugh—Silk Purse

Ticket -Orange D01-Mary Riseborough-Food Hamper Ticket-Green A15- Carlita Veltmar- Coffee

Maker

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MAY 24, 2018

WARRIOR WELLBEING ARTICLE Progression Planning (Succession) – Relationships First

Progression Planning is about retaining family relationships in the progression/succession process by looking at

the people issues before dealing with the financial and business aspects. It is often the unspoken expectations

of family members that can lead to the difficulties experienced. If farming families looked at the relationship

aspects and people issues of their business as part of the progression plan there would be less stress and

misunderstanding.

Why Progression? Mixed messages are received and given using the word “succession”. For most it means

“the king is dead” who is the next king? Progression is not just a business transaction, it is primarily about

relationships. One of the greatest risks to a farming family’s viability, in the long term, is about relationships

and we often don’t see it coming. Progression shifts the focus to how we move the family owned business

(especially farming) into the next era or generation and how the older generation can successfully make the

transition to the next phase of their lives. “progression” encapsulates these options.

Effective communication allows for awareness, understanding and a basis to reach agreement on issues.

Communication must be maintained to both reduce distress and for our positive wellbeing. In fact, many

people don’t talk about progression until it’s too late and/or put it off because it is too difficult. The following

key topics in progression planning need to be canvassed in detail:

Family communication. It all starts here;

What is the farm business? Allows understanding of the business family are involved in;

Stakeholders. Who’s involved? It is important to empower all parties to have a role in the progression

planning process;

What do stakeholders want? Questions to ask our spouse/partner and children about progression

and/or retirement and business development;

Transition period. You must establish an agreement that is suitable to your requirements. It’s not going

to happen overnight.

We need to make Progression Planning discussions part of normal conversation in our business. Only the

minority, amongst family owned businesses, have any documentation around farm and/or business

succession. Families must lead the way and own the process, no one can do it for us. Some simple rules that

influence good progression planning are:

1. Sort the relationships first;

2. Debate the issues openly and with those that matter;

3. Start planning early, when your kids leave school the plan should be in place and understood;

4. When children come to work on the farm and/or in the business, be clear on where it is going (sell the

business not the land or building);

5. Seek outside help for more than financial and legal matters (involve more than just the farm

consultant, accountant and/or lawyer);

6. Have a handover strategy and stick to it.

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of reasons. Maintain those relationships first, to give it the best shot. “Don’t do what others say, just listen to

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WAGIN FOOTBALL CLUB RESULTS

WAGIN VS WICKEPIN – 20/05/2018

LEAGUE -

Wickepin 21.15 141 Def Wagin 4.8 32

RESERVES -

Wagin 21.8 134 Def Wickepin 3.4 22

D GRADE -

Wagin 20.10 130 Def Wickepin 1.3 9

WAGIN VS KUKERIN/DUMBLEYUNG- 13/05/2018

LEAGUE

Kukerin/Dumbleyung 14.16 100 Def Wagin

9.5 59

GOAL KICKERS

M Seeds 4, B Hill 2, M Adams 1, C Holder 1, S

McQuoid 1

BEST PLAYERS

S Robinson, G Gibson, C Putland, B Hill, M

Allington, Z South

RESERVES

Kukerin/Dumbleyung 9.7 61 Def Wagin 5.5 35

GOAL KICKERS - Z Watt 2, K Davidson 1, B Wallam 1, D Baxter 1

BEST PLAYERS

S Williams, Z Watt, M Enright, D Boyce, J Spurr,

G Peirce

C GRADE

DID NOT PLAY

D GRADE

Wagin 7.3 45 Def Kukerin/Dumbleyung 4.4 28

BEST PLAYERS

J Kapene, T Williams, S Garlett, M Andrews,

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FAIRWAY ACTION BY DES THOMPSON Wednesday, May 9th was the ladies’ first qualifying round of the season. The day was sponsored by the Wagin

Co-op/Foodworks. Fe Thompson took the day’s honours with an excellent 84-15-69 nett. Runner up trophy

going to Vicky Kelly 95-22-73 nett. Novelties won by Diane Davidson and Bronwyn Hegarty, no other scores

available.

Thursday, May 10. A dozen enthusiasts hit off in perfect conditions in the nine hole scroungers competition on

Thursday afternoon; the two best golfers in the club, defending Club champion Ken Adams and Fe Thompson

fought for the days honours, with Ken winning on a countback, both returning 20 stableford points.

Saturday May 12th. Golfers continued to tear the course apart in the Swingertag sponsored competition on

Saturday afternoon when seven golfers played under their handicap. The A grade was taken out by the ultra-

consistent Jeff Riseborough, with a tremendous plus 6, Brian Patterson picking up the Runner Up trophy with a

plus 4. Bryn Becker continued his great run with a blazing plus 7 to take the B grade award, Runner up on a

plus 4 was Zane Watt who has also been in great form. Greg Brockway, Ken George, Brock Johnson and

veteran Bob Stevens all returned plus 3 for the day. Novelties went to Greg Brockway, Jeff Riseborough, Trevor

Patterson and Alan Retallack. It is great to see Alan back in the club after a few years absence.

Wednesday May 16th. Fe Thompson continued where she left off las week to take the days honours with 36

stableford points, next best were Marilyn Brockway and Chris Barker. Jen Bannerman showed great potential,

putting in a card to obtain a handicap and playing off the maximum handicap returned a great 47 stableford

points. Novelties were won by Fe Thompson and Jen Bannerman. This Wednesday 23rd May is the second

Qualifying Round sponsored by Simone Jane Hair Design. Jubilee Fours is played next week, 30th May, find a

partner or just turn up, names by 10:15 for 10:30 hit off. Open Days are now on Notice Board.

Thursday 17th May. Another good field participated in the 9-hole scroungers competition. The two golfers of

the moment, Jeff Riseborough and Fe Thompson, continued on their merry way, Jeff taking the days honours

with a tremendous 38 off the stick or 23 stableford points for the 9 holes, Fe Thompson also had a great day

to be runner up with 21 stableford points.

Saturday 19th May. Reece Taylor displayed the form we all know he is capable of, taking out the Wagin Motel

sponsored A Grade stableford with a tremendous 43 points. Runner up was Philip Sprigg on a countback from

Captain Jamie Miller, both having 40 stableford points. Bob Stephens showed us he still has a bit in the tank

returning 41 points to take the B grade by two shots from Dave Hill, 39 points. Novelties went to Reece Taylor

(2), Ken George, Jamie Miller, Norm Broom and Ken Adams. Welcome to two newcomers to the club, both

putting in a card to obtain a handicap and both showing great potential. Matt Smeeton had 50 points and

Tim Pocock 46 points. Next Saturday’s competition is a stableford sponsored by Joe Fanchi Real Estate. Keep

in mind the Great Southern 4BBB at Williams on Saturday 9th June.

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WAGIN DARTS ASSOCIATION RESULTS

16/5/18 Game Results.

Darkan Blue def Redbacks 10/1

Jumbucks def Darkan Red 6/5

Morans def Gangsters 7/4

Allstars - Bye

HIGH SCORES;

DARKAN BLUE; Barry Ugle 140,100,100, George Anthony Gray 100,100. Steve Williams 100.

REDBACKS; Jason Reed 100. Jessie Pedis 105. Nathan Biszak 112,100.

JUMBUCKS; Gloria Bliss 119.

DARKAN RED; Dave Wright 125,100,100. Murray Boxall 140,116,100. Dave Gooding 100.

MORANS; Mandy Spurr 126. Tom Spurr 140,121,121,100,100.Kevin Spurr 100,100. Kim Davidson

120,100.

GANGSTERS; Brenden Hall 140, Locko Ballantyne 105,100.

LADDER 16/5/18

1. Morans

2. Darkan Blue

3. Darkan Red

4. Jumbucks

5. Redbacks

6. Allstars

7. Gangsters

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