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The BAH was at the Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre on Friday night.

Santa made an appearance, with lots of hugs and kisses.

There was a great crowd for the night, with lots of games set up to play.

The new Manager, Meredith, organised the night very well.

This was the final BAH that I will organise as Jason Calleja will be taking over the helm.

I would like to thank Helen for her support, she has been great organising the drinks etc. Thanks very much Helen.

Business After Hours is an important event that promotes businesses in Walpole, as they Employ, Donate and Support our town!!!!

Try to get to the next BAH, it is important for our town, whether you are an owner or customer you are very welcome, without customers we have no businesses.

Thanks to all businesses that have held BAH events, with many more to come.

- Norm Hawkins

More pictures on page 14 Norm and Meredith

Jenny, Santa hugging Norm and Jamie

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Temperatures and rainfall recorded in North Walpole Sunday December 3 to Saturday December 9, 2017

Temperatures Rainfall

Min Max mm

Sunday 10.6 27.7 0

Monday 17.9 23.8 2.8

Tuesday 15.3 18.9 26.6

Wednesday 12.2 18.7 1.2

Thursday 10.8 20.7 0

Friday 8.9 23.1 0

Saturday 11 31.3 0

30.6 Total rainfall for the week

Walpole forecast for the next five days:

Sources: www.bom.gov.au; www.willyweather.com.au

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55 Strickland Street Denmark

Thought for the day “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you

can start where you are and change the ending.” - C.S Lewis

Weekly events

Date Details

Weekly At the Sport and Recreation Centre

Badminton - Mondays, 6.30pm

Tabata - Tuesdays, 7.30am Kinder Gym - Tuesdays, 10am Autumn Club - Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm Gymnastics - Tuesdays, 3.15pm Seniors Activity and Social Club -

Wednesdays, 10am-3pm

Supa Step - Wednesdays, 5.15pm

Social Cycle - Thursdays, 9am Tone and Stretch - Thursdays, 9am Moov-it - Thursdays, 10.30am Zumba Gold - Fridays, 9am-10am (DVD) Yoga - Saturdays, 9am At the Walpole Community Hall

Yoga - Thursdays, 6pm Mahjong - Mondays, 10am At the Walpole CRC

Seniors Computing - Thursdays, 1pm-3pm (School Terms)

Monthly Walpole Cancer Support Group meets second Tuesday of every month

Call Di 0423 937 188

Dec 15 Petrichor Gallery littleBIG art prize

applications close 5pm

Dec 16 WASO Simulcast at Walpole CRC, 7pm

Dec 16 Blessing of the (Emergency Services)

Fleet at Pioneer Park, 10am

Dec 16 Christmas Carols, 5pm - 6pm at the Denmark Scouts Christmas Fair, Brazier Street, 2pm-7.30pm

Dec 16 Walpole Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

Dec 17 Sing-a-Long Christmas Carols at St George’s Anglican Church, 7pm-8pm

Dec 20 Jo’s Mobile Hair in Walpole and Peaceful Bay

Dec 30 Walpole Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

Jan 7 Walpole Artisan Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

Jan 26 Walpole Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

Jan 20 Ardcairnie Angus Bull Sale Kojonup, 1pm

Feb 3 West Australian Opera live simulcast at Walpole CRC, 7.30pm

Feb 17 Walpole Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

Mar 3 Walpole Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

Apr 14 Walpole Markets at Pioneer Park, 9am-1pm

St George’s Anglican Church

Walpole Corner Vista and Pier Streets

Holy Communion Sunday 10am.

Contact: Rev Sue Lodge-Calvert Telephone: 9848 2173 Website: www.denmarkanglican.org.au

Coalmine Beach Caravan Park

Walpole Hardware

Silver Chain

Walpole Visitors Centre Walpole Pharmacy

Walpole Library

Walpole CRC

Peaceful Bay Caravan Park

BP / 4 Sisters Café

Walpole IGA Walpole Post Office

Bow Bridge Roadhouse

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Tuesday to Friday 9am - 4pm Bendigo Agency 10.30am - 3pm

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Tuesday and Thursday 1pm - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 5pm Peaceful Bay Tip

Wednesday 9am - 1pm; Sunday 1pm - 4.30pm Library 9840 1108

Wednesday 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3.30pm Friday 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3.30pm,

Saturday 9am -12pm Walpole Op Shop

Monday - Friday 9.30am - 11.30am

Saturday 10am -1pm

Times to Remember

Bendigo Bank Walpole Agency

Christmas Hours

Closed from Christmas Day 2017

Opening 2nd January 2018

Wishing all our customers a safe

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Thursday Book Club Celebrates

Members of the Thursday Book Club gathered in Nornalup for their Christmas celebration with lunch at the Nornabar, pulling crackers and wearing the obligatory paper hats.

Throughout the year their monthly book selections were enjoyed with lively discussions at meetings. There was a wide range of books to challenge or delight group members. A final quick review found that the three most popular books were Dominic Smith’s The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See, and Tim Winton’s memoir Island Home. We look forward to another year of interesting selections.

Instead of exchanging presents the club members all made donations for the charitable work of Médicins Sans Frontieres. A presentation was also made to Tash Viner who was thanked for her involvement and especially for sourcing books of the chosen titles for everyone. Unfortunately Tash won’t be an active member next year and we are also sorry to have lost Louis Beckerling who will be moving from the district, but we hope to entice new members in 2018.

- Kath Lymon

Tash Viner, Mary Parke, Linda Harbour, Kath Lymon and Vicki Neill

(Picture courtesy Kath Lymon)

THANK YOU Beryl, Ian, Pauline & family would like

to thank everyone who sent cards,

visited, phoned and attended

Graham’s funeral.

It gave great comfort knowing you were

thinking of us at this sad time.

Thank you so much.

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DFES getting tough on Total Fire Ban breaches People who ignore Total Fire Bans (TFBs) will be targeted under a new scheme aimed at educating Western Australians on the dangers of breaching a ban as well as catching and prosecuting serious offences.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ (DFES) records show almost one third of out-of-control fires on Total Fire Ban declared days during the 2016-2017 bushfire season started as a result of banned fire activity.

The penalty for breaching a TFB or TFB exemption is a fine of up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment for 12 months. DFES will proactively investigate TFB breaches and issue warning notices where appropriate or take action to prosecute repeat offenders and serious offences.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner Country Operations, Graham Swift, said people breaching Total Fire Bans are putting the community at unnecessary risk.

“Total Fire Bans are declared on days fires will be very difficult to control due to extreme fire weather conditions, or if there are widespread fires seriously

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If you have any Community Hall keys, please return them to the CRC before the end of the year.

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Philippine Magic Café Christmas Buffet Lunch is on again!

Open Christmas Day

Menu also available

Book early to avoid disappointment

Bookings and enquiries: Gina or Ron 9840 1921, 0414 202 850 or 0406 231 414

Open daily 8am until late

Grant’s Home Maintenance Meredith and I moved to Crystal Springs in November last year

and now we have settled in I would like to continue with the

business I had in Perth.

My services include decking (new and repairs), hanging doors,

painting and general home maintenance work.

Anything else? Please call, I will be happy to help

0417 930 441 or 9840 1434

Experiencing work from a great height

Work experience at the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk for student Chelsea Brown has proven to be a ‘wonderful opportunity’ in Chelsea’s eyes.

Chelsea, who is entering Year 11 at Kearnan College Manjimup, was excited to gain experience at such a well-recognised tourist attraction.

Parks and Wildlife Services Warren Regional Manager, Luke Bentley, said that he was thrilled to offer opportunities to young students to give them a taste of working for the department.

“We are keen to invest and nurture students who show great potential because they will be our future,” Luke said.

“We currently have a work-place trainee at the Tree Top Walk and this is working really well for us. Trainee, Madelyn Stubberfield, who also heralds from Manjimup, has been inspired to continue working in the tourism industry when she completes her traineeship.

“Without work experience, many school leavers struggle to find jobs and in a small way we hope we are making a difference to young people at the start of their careers.

“Already Chelsea is showing great promise in the retail area and is keen to learn more about the tingle forest and the natural environment.”

“I have been amazed by the numbers of people visiting the Tree Top Walk even though the weather has been wet,” Chelsea said.

“I hope that the skills I learn at the Tree Top Walk will help me in the future so I can adapt to any workforce after my schooling years.”

(Picture courtesy Julie Ross)

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stretching firefighting resources,” Assistant Commissioner Swift said.

“Ignorance isn’t an excuse during a Total Fire Ban so do the right thing and don’t put the lives of your family and neighbours at risk.

“These bans are issued to protect the community and our emergency services personnel from the devastating effect of bushfire so it is vital everyone acknowledges and adheres to a ban.

“Welding or using open air fires for the purpose of cooking or camping might seem like innocuous activities but when combined with the conditions seen on Total Fire Ban days, they have the potential to cause significant destruction.

“Protecting the community is a shared responsibility and everyone must play their part by not conducting any prohibited fire activity when a Total Fire Ban is in place.”

DFES will collaborate with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, WA Police and Local Governments who also have the authority to take action against Total Fire Ban breaches to ensure serious offences and repeat offenders are dealt with.

Total Fire Bans are broadcast the day before they come in to effect on www.emergency.wa.gov.au but could be declared at any time if weather conditions warrant it.

The ban prohibits lighting of any open air fires which includes deliberately lit fires, burn offs, cooking with open fire appliances, campfires, or carrying out business activities that could start a fire including incinerators, welding, grinding, soldering or gas cutting.

Visit the DFES website at www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/whatisatfb.aspx for information about Total Fire Bans, restrictions and industry exemptions.

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Be kind to your mental health this festive season

Financial hardship, family conflict and loneliness can increase stress for people with anxiety and depression in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year celebrations.

beyondblue clinical adviser Dr Stephen Carbone said people with mental health conditions should start thinking about coping strategies now for the festive season.

“Common triggers for people with mental health

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Responsible Dog Ownership The Shire of Manjimup Rangers have been receiving increased complaints regarding unrestrained dogs and dog attacks. In the past seven days we have had two dog attacks within the Manjimup residential area, causing harm to other dogs and their owners. A dog attack is not just biting or causing physical injury or damage, but also includes a dog aggressively rushing at or attempting to attack a person or animal.

Shire President Paul Omodei stated “this is a major concern, a dog attack is a very serious matter. If your dog attacks a person or another animal you will be held responsible whether you are present at the time or not.”

Dogs wandering or not held on a leash when in public areas are a problem. The Shire understands that there are health benefits for both dogs and owners from exercise, however, being confronted by a dog that is not on a leash can be terrifying, particularly for children. Whilst most people do the right thing there are some people who choose to let their dogs wander. Rangers will be issuing fines and impounding any dog that is found wandering within the community. There are many dog exercise areas throughout the Shire where dog owners can exercise their animals off a lead and maps can be obtained from the Shire.

We all like to enjoy the outdoors at this time of the year and we ask that you be responsible and clean up after your canine friend has defecated. Rangers can issue fines if you are caught not picking up after your dog.

“If you own a dog you have a legal responsibility to keep it under control, within a fenced area on your property and on a leash when in public”, added Cr Omodei.

Members of the public and dog owners are advised to contact the Rangers Department at the Shire of Manjimup if you have any quires regarding responsible dog ownership.

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The best gift of all this Christmas Jesus is the reason for the season

The bible tells us in John ch.3 v.16 that God so loved this world that he gave his only son so that he may take all our sins upon himself and that we may walk free and be pardoned and receive eternal life. What we have to do is repent and accept Jesus Christ into our heart as Lord and saviour and we will be saved for all eternity.

May God bless you and keep you safe.

Nick Robinson, Denmark Christian Family Church

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Research provides youth insight into agriculture The Shire of Manjimup’s Southern Forests SEED program will release a report by Youth Insight on 12th December 2017, exploring secondary student perceptions on agricultural careers and will provide valuable insight into how the agricultural industry can re-position itself to attract new entrants.

Youth Insight, the full service market research arm of student membership organisation Student Edge, adopted a qualitative and quantitative approach to students’ attitudes towards the agricultural industry, living in regional areas and career pathways in agricultural education.

The research included an online survey of 500 secondary school students across Western Australia.

Shire of Manjimup president, Paul Omodei said “the research was unique in that it was asking young people what they thought of agriculture and what the industry needed to change to attract young people to explore careers and enter the workforce.”

“A career in agriculture has a lot to offer, graduates are in high demand, salaries are increasing and technology is taking off but many secondary school students don’t even know the industry exists,” Cr Omodei said.

“What this report tells us is how young people find information about careers and what materials will make them take a closer look at agriculture.”

Youth Insights co-founder, Craig Chetty, said this research was “ground-breaking”.

“It’s really exciting for the agricultural industry and for schools and careers advisors to now be armed with the right dialogue to reach students and pull them towards that career pathway,” Mr Chetty said.

“It is so progressive that an industry has essentially flipped over their traditional way of thinking and are approaching the problem by starting with student perceptions. We have been in this space for many years and agriculture has certainly taken the lead here.”

For more information on where to obtain a copy of the full report please contact the Shire of Manjimup’s SEED Program, info@manjimup.wa.gov.au.

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The Community Resource Centre’s Christmas Dinner

at the Top Deck Café, 9th December

Ian, Frank and Lorraine

(Pictures courtesy Linda Beard)

Frank, Lorraine, Mike and Jenny

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Walpole Quality Meats Yearling Porterhouse

Steak Portions $19.99/kg

Claudia and Linda

Fred and Jeremy

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Weekly social

Business After Hours at the Sports and Recreation

Centre on Friday night

(Pictures courtesy Norm Hawkins and Fiona Brennan)

Matt, Keith and Roger

Thomas, Peter and Elizabeth

Karen and Heather

Chris, Sue, Adele and Linda

Norm Hawkins standing down

as BAH organiser

(Picture courtesy Linda Beard)

Norm and Helen

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Flowering wild Walpole

After living here for nearly 15 years I still hadn’t seen a slipper orchid until this year. I guess I’m not the only one, although many people have them on their bush properties and walking through the local tracks, they are easily identified by their large single broad leaf.

This is the only orchid representing Cryptostylis genus in WA. The stem is approximately 0.5 metre tall with multiple flower heads, flowering one at a time.

Strikingly beautiful, the flowers are crimson in colour and true to their name’s description. The flower head is about 3-4 cm long.

December to January is their flowering period and I have seen a few immediately around Walpole and in the surrounds over the past week.

These delicate beauties prefer wetter areas but are found from Perth through to the Fitzgerald National Park, usually on the edge of tracks where there is a bit more light.

Have fun looking, mind your slippers and be careful where you tread!

- Sue Youngman

Slipper Orchids (Pictures courtesy Sue Youngman)

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Golf

Weekly sport Summer Golf

10/12/17

Winner: O Simmonds 41 Points

R/Up: G Peck 40 Points

N.T.P #7: G Peck

#17: R Perpoli

LPutt #9: B Osborne

Birdies: G Peck #2, #14, #16 B Osborne #11

Good to see Brian again, he was here for the beginning of the synthetic greens installation, full of praise for what we have done. Mal Mal Mal that for missing him last week, balls in water and bush, losing four of them, he had a great day, NOT!

Sorry no photo of Peter Francis last week, but we were afraid our camera would not work again!!!!!!!

It’s a great time to come and have a game of golf, if you don’t have clubs let us know we can organise them.

Next Week: 12.30pm Tee Off, Mixed Summer Golf.

- Norm Hawkins

Owen Simmonds, winner, with Norm presenting the trophy (Picture courtesy Norm Hawkins)

Scroungers

Tuesday 5/12/2017

Stroke count your putts

1st G Peck 42

2nd G Becker 42

3rd C Burton 44

Least Putts: G Peck 15

Ross and Mim’s Long Putt #9: A Barrington

Cheryl and Owen Simmonds’ Best 4th #10: C Ozolins

Big Al’s Best 2nd #11: G.Peck

Walpole Hardware & Walpole Concrete N.T.P #13: C Burton

Birdies: G Peck #10, #15

R Perpoli #17

C Burton #17

- Mal Lumb

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Bowls Sailing Men’s Pennants

Walpole 1, Emu Point Purple 5. Walpole men are sitting 5th on the ladder with 15 points and Mid Beach Black take the lead with 27 points in Second Division.

Ladies Pennants

Walpole 3, Mid Beach Red 1. Walpole Ladies are on top of the ladder in Second Division with 19.5 points and 5 games to play.

- Raelene Vigus

Weekly sport continued

It was a beautiful day on the inlet for the Walpole Yacht Club’s family Christmas sailing day, with a moderate steady breeze blowing.

There were prizes awarded for the best Christmas decorated boat or crew. The winners were Wokahoona sailed by Edward and Violet, Frogstomp sailed by Lailani and Jasmine and ‘Santa’ Floyd in the Rescue boat. Blue Lizard sailed by Ike and Emile received a special prize for perseverance and effort to get the boat in the water.

Sailing Results

Race 1

1st - Redneck 18.59 Skipper - Claire Roocke

2nd - Trumped up 19.10 Skipper - Blue Boaden

3rd- Stilleto 21.30 Skipper - Rob Howes

Race 2

1st - Redneck 17.30 Skipper - Claire Roocke

2nd - Trumped up 18.11 Skipper - Blue Boaden

3rd - Stilletto 21.21 Skipper - Rob Howes

Race 3

1st - Trumped up 17.07 Skipper - Blue Boaden

2nd - Redneck 20.26 Skipper - Claire Roocke

3rd - Sacrifice 21.03 Skipper - Trevor Holm

- Julie Ewing

Jasmine and Lailani (Picture courtesy Julie Ewing)

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conditions during the holiday period include budget stress, being invited to more social engagements or being left on your own, and the pressure of living up to expectations,” Dr Carbone said.

“Most people find the Christmas and New Year period stressful, but if you have anxiety or depression an increased level of stress may cause an escalation of the condition.

“Stress is a fuel source for anxiety or depression, so the more stress there is the more those conditions flare up. Some people might start putting too much pressure on themselves about what they should buy or do for others. Others might dread catching up with family because it may end in conflict.”

Dr Carbone said people with mental health conditions should reduce the expectations on themselves so they can deal with the stress of Christmas and New Year.

“Be kind to yourself when you’re planning what you will do at this time of the year. It’s OK to look after yourself and say no to some things to reduce stress and keep things enjoyable,” he said.

People who may be alone at this time of year should also start planning ahead, Dr Carbone said.

“If you don’t want to be on your own during the festive season, you can contact organisations where you can connect with people,” Dr Carbone said.

“Community groups offer many opportunities to meet others in friendly and enjoyable settings. Most local councils publish a list of community groups on their websites.”

With Christmas just weeks away, beyondblue has created an online forum thread titled CHRISTMAS 2017/NEW YEARS Chillout Lounge where people can seek support, join conversations or learn coping strategies.

“Forum users can post anonymously about how they are feeling and share tips on how to cope during the festive season,” Dr Carbone said.

“A team of moderators and 18 community champions who have been affected by depression, anxiety and suicide monitor comments as they come in.

“It is a great way to speak about issues you might find difficult raising with a friend or family member and there will always be someone who can offer support and guide you on the right approach.”

The CHRISTMAS 2017/NEW YEARS Chillout Lounge thread is one of many beyondblue forums available online at beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums Mental health professionals are available 24/7 at the beyondblue Support Service – 1300 22 4636 or via beyondblue.org.au/get-support for online chat (3pm-12am ADST) or email responses (within 24 hours).

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