April 18th 2007 - Town of Walpole

HAPPYBIRTHDAY!April22 Jake Harris22 Isabelle FosterEthan Benson24 Elsie EdmondsWeatherWatchWeekly temps andrainfall for weekending 15 th April 2007Warmest day wasSaturday the 14 th with25.6 degreesCoolest day was Mondaythe 9 th with 15.9 degrees.Rainfall for the last weekwas 64.4mm with60.8mm of that falling thelast two days.Total Rainfall to date forApril is 79.4mm comparedto 73.8mm received lastyear for the same time.Thanks to Amandaat DECSt George’sAnglican ChurchWalpoleCorner Vista and PierStreetsHoly CommunionSunday 10am.Contact: Rev Karen Urquhart9848 2173Produced by Walpole Community Resource Telecentre (Inc)Latham Ave. (PO Box 197), Walpole, Western Australia 6398Phone : (08) 9840 1395 Fax (08) 9840 1394Email: weekly@walpole.org.au Web: www.walpole.org.auEDITOR: Mike Murphy.All articles written by Mike Murphy unless otherwise indicated.DEADLINE FOR COPY is 12 noon each Monday at the Telecentre.Advertisements and suggested news items may be:• Left at the Telecentre, Latham Ave, Walpole (or in the box at the Vista Streetentrance)• Posted to Walpole Weekly, PO Box 197, Walpole, WA 6398• Phoned to Telecentre on 9840 1395• Faxed to Telecentre on 9840 1394• E-mailed to Telecentre at weekly@walpole.org.auNews Items included at Editor’s discretion.Announcements, notices of meeting etc will be treated as paid advertisements unless theyhave particular news value. Any community group may have one free page of news peryear to publicise their activities (but not to advertise specific events).Births, Deaths & Marriages - 50% of scheduled fee;Outside covers, special effects, flyers by arrangement;Charges (other than for classifieds) can be billed under the existing Telecentrecomputerised accounts system. Invoices are issued at the beginning of the monthfollowing the charge.Weekly advertisers are welcome to pay a year in advance and receive the 12th month FREE.The Telecentre is not in a position to carry overdue accounts, so prompt payment would beappreciated.The production costs of the Walpole Weekly are covered by advertising and donations.We sincerely thank our advertisers and ask that the community in turn supports them.Subscription ~ by post - $40 per calendar year ~ hand delivered in the main street - $25 percalendar year.ADVERTISING RATESFull page ( 18 cms wide x 27 cms deep) $70If right hand page nominated $80Half page - 8.9 cms wide x 27 cms or 18 cms x 13.4 cms $35If right hand page nominated $40Quarter page- 8.9 cms x 13.4 cms or 18 cms x 6.5 cms $18If page 5 nominated $23Eighth page 6.5 cms x 9.0 cms $ 9If page 3 or 5 nominated $12If front page nominated (currently not available) $18ClassifiedsWalpole Weekly$5 for account customers or paid on the day.$7.50 for non-account customers if an invoice to be sent.Public Notices $ 3Above charges all Include GSTDistribution 400 copies per week.All editions of The Weekly are now available to be downloaded from the Internet—www.walpole.org.au— and follow the links.DISCLAIMER:The Walpole Weekly is produced by the Walpole Community Resource Telecentre (Inc) ingood faith as a means of communication within the communities of Walpole, Nornalup,Bow Bridge and Peaceful Bay. The Management Committee takes no responsibility for thecontent of contributions and any views expressed are those of the contributor. However,any contributions deemed to be offensive may be refused at the discretion of the Editor.Walpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 4

RaffleUPDATEThanks to the Walpole Ladies Craft Group tickets inthe raffle they organised are selling well. Proceedsgo towards the acquisition of crockery for theCommunity Centre.1st Prize : Patchwork double quilt—kindly madeand donated by the Craft Group.2nd Prize : Dinner for 2 kindly donated by ComfortInn Tree Top Walk Motel3rd Prize : Lunch for 2 kindly donated by Valley ofthe Giants Café4th Prize : Inlet Cruise for 2 kindly donated byWOW Eco Cruises.Tickets are only $1 each. Raffle to be drawn 1stJune. So get in and buy a few tickets for this worthycause and you’ll be in the running to win one of thefour excellent prizes. Many thanks indeed to all thedonors of the prizes.White Elephant StallDue to the inclement weather onEaster Sunday it was decided tocancel our stall at the Markets.A good quantity of householdgoods has been donated so comealong thisSATURDAY MORNING9am - noonat the Walpole Community Centreand pick up a bargain or two. Telecentre staff,committee and volunteers will be on hand to assistwith your purchases which will raise funds towardsthe acquisition of crockery for theCommunity Centre.Donations of goods are still more than welcome andmay be left at the Telecentre or brought alongon the day.Special thanks to EleanorVenables who provided Yogasessions over the last couple ofweeks.Once again, Eleanor very kindlydonated the fees back to theCommunity Centre fund raising project.EC 5106Walpole &SurroundingDistrictsFor prompt and quality workmanshipon all types of electrical installations.Richard & Sarah WilliamsPhone/fax 9840 1243Mobile 0429 442 252Kerry Halse 0427 482 437A/hrs Ph/Fax 9848 2437PIONEER STORENockolds Street WalpoleTel 9840 1030 Fax 9840 1135WINTER TRADING HOURSAs fromMONDAY 23 rd APRIL 2007our trading hours will be:Monday to Friday7.30am to 5.30pmSaturday7.30am to 5.00pmSunday8.00am to 4.30pmWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 6

PUBLIC MEETINGSubject : Power SupplyTuesday 24th April 20075:00 pmWalpole Community CentreAll interested residents and business operators of Walpole andsurrounding areas are encouraged to attend this open meeting tovoice your opinion on the issue of unacceptable power supplies overmany years that has now reached crisis point. A similar meeting willbe held in Denmark at 7pm at the Denmark Civic Centre onThursday 26th April.Expected attendeesRepresentative of the Minister for Energy, Fran LoganNationals MLA ,Terry RedmanShire of Manjimup President, Wayde de CampoShire of Manjimup CEO, Vern McKayWestern Power Senior OfficialsGWN, WIN TV, ABC Radio, Albany AdvertiserWestern Power / Synergy has confirmed responsibility for the recentblackouts and will provide the services of an Assessor who will attendWalpole one full day, first week in May (to be advised)to assess and process all claims made for loss of income, loss of produceand supplies, loss of equipment and other claims lodged as a direct result ofthe recent blackouts over the Easter period.Claim forms available at Walpole TelecentreWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 7

From Nelia’s Desk ….A regular series of informative notes in relation toresponsible home ownership and buying and sellingreal estate.Exclusive Agency : Exclusive ServiceNeedlework displayat LibraryA unique collection of sewing and needlework by localwomen and their relatives is on display at the WalpoleLibrary.Lee Hunter put the display together for the HistoricalSociety, spending hours interviewing local women andfinding out what they had done themselves and what theyhad stored away in cupboards and drawers.The collection pictured above includes work by AudreySawyer and her mother, Amelia Penniment. Below is anold sewing machine from Jan Jones and other work,including the Bellanger family’s tablecloth with thenames of visitors to their home in the early 1900s.Many vendors think that the best way to market theirproperty is to list it with as many agents as possible. Thelogic is simple - more agents = more exposure - right?Not necessarily! The old wisdom less is more is worth notinghere. Listing with lots of agents sounds good in theory but inpractice it doesn't always result in a faster better sale. Agentscan't afford to spend time and money co-ordinating a tailormade marketing programme if the property could end upbeing sold by another agent through sheer fluke. The samework done on an exclusive listing will usually result in win/win situation for everyone concerned.In the case of open listing, sales occur more by good luckthan good management.Many vendors report that after unsuccessfulexperiences with open listings they find out by trial and errorthat they are better off with an exclusive agency with aprofessional, active agent.It's only natural that agents will be more energetic on behalfof their own exclusive listings.Exclusive agency means that a vendor knows there is someonewho is accountable.How do you hold lots of different agents responsible for whatis happening?Who is ultimately responsible for the property being leftsecure or everyday instructions about pets or curtains letalone why the property isn't selling?The important thing is to choose the right agent in the firstplace.Make sure you compare all the services an agent has to offerand ask for the submission in writing. The agent who offersto put the highest price on your property is not necessarilythe one with the expertise to achieve the best price. Andagents who offer the lowest commission often can't afford toput together the kind of marketing programme that willachieve the best result.It is worth noting word of mouth recommendation fromsomeone whose opinions you respect.In the end weigh up all the information and go with your gutfeeling. If you have done your homework you should be ableto sit back and look forward to first class service.Selling? Or just want an appraisal? Giveme a call9840170 or 0418 935 933Phone : 9848 1505—After Hours : Nelia PumphreyPhone : 9840 1270—Mobile : 0418 935 933Licensee : Joss HarmanWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 9

One Summer AtNornalup –A Nature DiaryBy Diane BeckinghamA selection of sightings from our forest and river“backyard”.OSPREY – seen carrying a fish, torpedo-like, up theFrankland River to its usual roost.BUFF BANDED RAIL – road killed, sadly, afteremerging from its reedy drain on Riverside Drive.BANDICOOT – nosing its way across path nearriverQUOKKA – appearing before sunset near its usualtunnel network in the reeds and sedges.SCORPION – small black one, unearthed from deepunder a rock.FROG – brown with black markings, keeping moistunder leaves.TAWNY FROGMOUTH – scaring me at 10 pmwith hoarse calls as it came to the light for moths.OWLET-NIGHTJAR – calling at sunset from itsusual hollow in a marri tree, then answered byanother on opposite side of the river.STRAW-NECKED IBIS – 30 roosting in highbranches of a marri tree, silhouetted against the sky.I hope they were full of locusts!KINGS SKINKS – the younger ones are striking inblack and gold. The older ones are bold and come tothe back door for tomato and strawberry tops.TRIANGULAR SPIDER – coloured like a mosaic. Iobserved it through a magnifying glass. It’s onlyfound in South West eucalypts.FIRETAIL FINCHES – the adult birds fly aroundwith long strings of grass in some nesting ritual.BRUSHTAILED POSSUMS – a friend reportssightings from Macpherson Drive. (Also Mardosand Brushtailed Phascogale sightings this past year).WHITE BREASTED ROBINS – retreating to themoister creeks in a dry month. But coming to thebirdbath on the hottest days.WESTERN ROSELLA – a feral cat had eaten allbut the feathers – at Sappers Bridge.BROWN GOSHAWK – a resident here,skimming the treetops right on dusk and making allthe birds go silent. (Goshawks breed on HorseyardHill, I think.)Do you have any sightings to report? — especiallyof rare fauna or flora — we’d love to hear about it.SITUATIONVACANTIt is with regret that Alicia Johnson will bemoving on in the next couple of months,thereby creating the vacant position ofYouth Development Worker,Walpole Youth Crew.This is a paid position and expressions ofinterest are invited.No deadline has been set yet, as we wish totake our time in selecting the person mostsuitable for the position and to allow time fortraining, and hand-over.Please see Jenny at the Telecentre for a copyof the Job Description, Selection Criteria andDuty Statement.The Walpole Youth Crew is administered byWalpole Telecentre to whom the YouthDevelopment Worker would be responsible,liaising closely with the Shire of Manjimup,Youth Development Officer.OPTOMETRY CLINICFRIDAY 27th APRILat theWALPOLE SILVERCHAIN CLINIC*****Please ring the Silver Chain beforethe 27th to make an appointment.*****Eye tests covered by MedicareSpectacles ordered on the dayif necessary.Walpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 10

Twilight bowls seasonstarts under lightsThe twilight bowls season started at the Walpole Country Clubon Friday night with the wet weather keeping numbers down,but plenty of promising signs for a good season ahead.Players said there is something about the atmosphere of anevening game which is quite special. Added to that, thesynthetic surface is marvelous and it doesn't matter how muchrain falls on it, play can still go on.Our front page picture shows Ron Anning and a group offellow club members rolling up before the evening properbegan. The club is looking for a bigger turn-out as the seasonprogresses, with the encouragement of making it a social eventwith everyone bringing a casserole to share,ATTENTION:LANDOWNERSandLAND MANAGERSPUBLIC INFORMATIONSESSION ONCONTAMINATED SITES ACTEMERGENCY REPAIRS,RELINES AND NEW DENTURES MADE.OBLIGATION FREE APPRAISALSCONTACT GLENNPHONE: 9840 1441 MOB: 0429 401442BURTON REALTYREAL ESTATE AGENTSAUCTIONEERSPROPERTY MANAGERSFor all your Real Estate requirements callMaggie Wake Rodney Leggerini9840 8486 9840 1417Cliff Jefferson Joe Burton9840 8486 9840 8066FREE MARKET APPRAISALSDo business with theteam doing the businessPhone : 9840 1232The Act affects ALL landowners andland managers.The Amnesty on reporting sites concludeson 31 May 2007.This is your chance to learn about yourrole and responsibilities.Find out about:• Identifying contaminated sites on yourland – how?• Reporting contaminated sites – whoand how?• Classification of contaminated sites –how?Responsibility for remediation –who does it, who pays?DATE: 23 APRIL 2007TIME: 7.30PMVENUE: FROST PAVILION,MOUNT BARKERIN ATTENDANCE:Terry Redman MLA, Member forStirlingKevin Forbes, Shire President,Shire of PlantagenetDepartment of Environment andConservation officersWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 11

Giants fighting fit forcoming seasonWith the 2007 season about to start, Denmark WalpoleFootball Club’s training has been in full swing for eightweeks with good numbers being seen on the track.Several new players have been recruited and a few pastplayers have been encouraged to come back, so the clubhopes for some improved performances on the field.The first game of the season is on Saturday, April 21st atDenmark, starting at 2.15 pm. The Giants will be playingthe Mt Barker Bulls.This game will be followed by a Player Calcutta, whereyou can purchase a player for the season.If the player wins an award during the season, you alsowin money.This will be followed by an Awards presentation.Ray Benson, who will be reporting on the football for theWalpole Weekly throughout the season, said he waslooking forward to seeing a lot of new faces turn up forthe footy, food, drinks and action.PhotocopyingOne of many servicesavailable at yourTelecentre.CARPENTER♦ General♦ Maintenance♦ Formwork♦ Structural♦ CivilAvail from June 2007Ph Chris on0408904286(or) 98408650ACUPUNCTUREFREE CONSULTATIONSThursday 19 Aprilat the Walpole Community Hall.Find out how Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can resolve manylong-standing ailments and pains you have.Adults and Kids herbal formulas for boosting immunity.Time: 9.00am - 4.00pmOnly 8 consultations are available by appointment only.Tel: 9840 1155 Rosemarie WarnockCHINESE HERBAL MEDICINESkip Fencing & Walpole Steel FabricationsFARM SHEDS - INDUSTRIAL SHEDS ~ GARAGES ~ SMALL SHEDSFrom site works to the finished shed.FULLY ENGINEERED - CUSTOM SIZESMade locally supportinglocal businessTHFor quotes, phone9840 1640 w/shop 9840 1237 a/hours 0428401640 MobileSTEVEN SKIPPINGSWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 12

Live music weekendat the Teahouseacoustic, funk and soulSaturday 21st 4-6pm : Jasmine Jones andthe Creatures of HabitSunday 4-6 : Richie PerrrotFARMERS & BUSINESSESDO YOU NEED HOUSINGFINANCE?The Country Housing Authority is a State Government Agencysupporting rural and remote communities by providing accessto housing finance.We provide housing finance to farmers, retired farmers, ruralemployers, the self-employed and local governments toprovide flexible, tailored home loans that suit the needs oflocal communities.You can use your Country Housing Authority loan to build,buy, add or modernise your home. Our loans have noapplication or loan management fees and competitive interestrates.Repayments can be made on a monthly, quarterly or halfyearly basis or tailored to your cash flow. The loan terms areusually 20 years.For further information phone one of our friendly staff on93258200 or use our free call number 1800 158 200.Visit our web site at www.housing.wa.gov.auor email us at cha@housing.wa.gov.auTree Top WalkM otelRESTAURANTRESTAURANTPhone : 9840 1444Sunday Carveryevery Sunday evening from 6pmAs much as you can eat$22 per personWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 14

Sports ResultsBowlsLower Great Southern Bowls League (mens)Fours play held at Mid Beach 14th and 15th AprilWalpole got through to the finals with very good bowlsplayed.. Mid Beach won.Walpole team: B.Vigus, F. Vivian, R. Anning,J McNamara.Frank McConchie played two singles at the same venueand played excellent bowls.Ladies DartsApril 4thAinslee’s Arrows 5—Delightful Ladies 2Barb’s Babes 5—Hel’s Angels 2H.S. Monika 130H.P. Monika 40April 11thHel’s Angels 3—Delightful ladies 3Ainslee’s Angels 4—Barb’s Babes 3H.S. Monika—Mazz 121H.P. Mazz 52Ladies GolfApril 12th 4 BB Stableford Winners : Patty Burton andPat Burton 46 ptsR/up Ros Hatfield and Myra Newton 41 ptsThird Hes Andesron and Penny 40 ptsNext Thursday : Bis ParGolfSCROUNGERS GOLF 10/04/07(STABLEFORD) MULLIGANS.WINNER; Gary Martin 26 Points.R/UP; Glen Burton 25 Points.THIRD; Penny Swartzentruber 24 Points.NEH # 16; Mal Lumb, Hes Anderson, Peter Arams.NTP # 17; Graham Becker.L/D # 9; Glen Burton.BIRDIES; Glen Burton # 13, Hes Anderson # 16, Mal Lumb# 16, Peter Arams # 16, Ken James # 18.SUNDAY 15/04/07(GEOFF & LEE FERNIE TROPHY) STROKE CYP'sPOINTS DAY.WINNER; Graham Becker Nett 72.R/UP; Drew Taylor Nett 73.THIRD; Glen Burton Nett 77.NTP # 7; Glen Burton.L/D # 16; Peter Cooper.BIRDIES; Graham Becker # 7, Glen Burton # 8 & 14, BobSkippings # 8, Peter Cooper # 15 & 18.LEAST PUTTS; Graham Becker 26 Putts.CRANSTON POINTS; Graham Becker 10, Drew Taylor 8,Glen Burton 6, Ken James 4, Ptere Cooper 2.NEXT WEEK 22/04/07(OWEN & ANNE STOKES/HUGHES TROPHY) MIXED,4BBB STABLEFORD, ANY COMBINATION MINIMUMCOMBINED HANDICAP OF 41.BOWLSCOMBINED AGMWalpole Country ClubWednesday, April 18th 20077,30 pmMassageTherapyMerry 0417 971 147Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10 am - 4 pmand at other times by appointmentFront entrance, old Silver Chain building,Nockolds StreetWalpole NornalupNational Parks IncNotice of 2007 AGMSaturday 21st, 2007 at 5:00 pmat the new Nornalup Community CentreAGENDAMinutes of 2006 AGMPresident’s Report & Treasurer’s ReportElection of Office BearersThe positions of President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer plus 4 committee memberswill be come vacant.Due to upcoming our 20th Anniversary Weekendcelebrations, there will be no guest speakerThere will be a BYO BBQ held after the meetingEveryone welcome.PLUMBING & GASGF 009493 PL 6825Domestic & CommercialIan Mathesonemail: icmplumbing1@bigpond.comMobile: 0417 905 688 Phone: 9840 1918Walpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 15

1/1058 Middleton Road DenmarkPhone: 9848 2772 Fax 9848 3664• Glass • Mirrors • Glazing• Tiles-Floor & Wall• Security Doors & Flyscreens• Shower Screens• Doors– Timber External/Distribution of:Internal• Insulation–JasonTRADINGHoursMon-FriKEYLOCKWINDOWS & DOORSFibreglass,Polyester & WoolInternet AccessAnother serviceprovided by yourTelecentreGREAT SOUTHERN CONCRETINGAND BRICK PAVINGLay it once / Lay it rightHouse slabs ■ Verandahs ■ Driveways ■ ShedsBRAD OR CHRISPO Box 434 Phone/fax 98483191Denmark 6333 MOBILE : 0428 927 158FOR SALETile fire $75Fridge/freezer $75Coffee table $15Small desk $153 stools $15Wheelbarrow $5FREE TO GOOD HOME :Grundig radiogramToshiba video recorder withrecord playerPh: 98401320 or 0439910584FOR SALE1984 Holden Rodeo UteNot going, engine requiresrepairs4 brand new tyresLicence expires April 2007$800 onoContact Rod Burton98408091 hmSTAINLESS STEEL ANDALUMINIUM WELDINGArchitectural, balustrading,handrails, tube and pipe for marine,brewing and wine industry.CALL STEVE 9840 8214MERV’S CONCRETE SUPPLIESPRE-MIX CONCRETESAND & GRAVEL CARTINGSITE WORKS - HOUSE & SHED PADS – DRIVEWAYSLOADER HIRE & GRADER HIREBLUE METAL & METAL DUST AVAILABLEContact MERV Ph/Fax 9840 1130Mobile 042 8 401 130FOR SALE4.7m cabin cruiserEvinrude 55 hp$4200 ono98401237 0428401640FOR SALESaw mill inc. slabbing gear. 4saw blades. Fully lockableenclosed trailer.Lots of extras $1500098401237 0428401640Walpole Mechanical and TyresLot 5 Vista StreetPhone (08) 9840 1297 A/hrs Mobile : 0419918076Mechanical servicing and tyre repairs,bulk oil, batteries and freight depot. Compactor for hire.Reasonable prices - Mon - Fri 8 am - 5pm; Saturday 8 am - NoonWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 16

What’s on? 18th April - 25th April 2007Wed. 18th April9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop9 am - 1 pm : P. Bay tip10am - 1pm, & 2 - 5 pm :Walpole Library10 am : Seniors at RecCentre6 pm : Fire and Rescue meeting7 pm : Table Tennis at RecCentre7.30 pm : Ladies darts at theWalpole Hotel7.30 pm : Bowls CombinedAGM at WalpoleCountry ClubThurs 19th April9.30 am : Playgroup at the RecCentre9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop10 am : Ladies Golf at WCC1 pm : Ladies Bowls at WCC1 pm - 5 pm : WasteTransfer Station1 pm : Genealogy group atTelecentre7.30 pm : AA Meeting @Anglican Church7.30 pm : Photographic showat Telecentre byMichael FilbyFriday 20th April9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop10am - 1pm : WalpolePublic Library1.30 pm : Circle of Song atCommunity Hall6 pm : Twilight Bowls atCountry ClubSat 21st April8 am - noon : WasteTransfer Station9 am - noon : White Elephantsale at the CommunityCentre9am - 12 noon : WalpolePublic Library10 am - 1 pm : Op Shop5 pm : WNNPA AGM atNornalup CommunityCentreSun 22nd April11 am : Sunday Winter Golf atCountry Club1 pm - 4.30 pm : Peaceful Baytip1 pm - 5 pm : Walpole WasteTransfer StationMonday 23rd April10.30 am: BTH PorcelainPainters, TingledaleHall6 pm : Indoor Hockey at RecCentreTuesday 24th April9.30 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop9.30 am - 11.30 am :Playgroup at the RecCentre12.00 Noon : Scroungers Golfat Country Club1 pm : Autumn Club atWalpole CommunityHall1pm - 5pm : Walpole WasteTransfer Station5 pm : Power protest meetingat Walpole Communitycentre7.30 pm : Badminton at RecCentreWednesday 25th April9 am - 11.30 am : Op Shop9 am - 1 pm : Peaceful Bay tip10 am - 5 pm : Walpole PublicLibrary (closed 1-2 pm)10 am : Seniors at RecCentre6 pm : Fire and Rescuemeeting7 pm : Table Tennis at RecCentre7.30 pm : Ladies Darts at theWalpole HotelBow Rural OperationsPH : 9840 8052Premium Screened Gravel Supply small & large ordersSand SupplySelective & Parkland Clearing - building envelopes,fencing, slashing, ploughing, fencepost driving6 wheel Tipper Hire4x4 Loader with rake blade & lift forks80 HP 4WD Tractor with 6ft Rotary Hoe, HD Slasher,Fence Post Driver, Baby Giant Plough(extra heavy duty)Phone Kim Smith - 9840 8052(Bowbridge)10am - 4pmWalpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 17

Ageing in Placestudy moves intofinal stagesThe Ageing in Place study being undertaken in Walpoleis now nearing completion.Having conducted a number of focus group meetings inlate 2006 and early 2007 in the town, the study is nowlooking for people to contributetheir thoughts and views on anindividual basis.The consultant employed by SilverChain to conduct the survey, AnneChapple, began doing interviews andcontacting people directly when she hada stand at the Easter Market.“The focus groups provided somevaluable insights from Walpoleresidents on their collective thoughtsregarding aged care, housing andservices currently available in Walpole.“However, everyone has their ownthoughts on how they see themselvesageing and I feel that it is important tocollect these thoughts as well tocontribute to the study”, Anne said.She is keen to hear from Walpoleresidents who would like to provideinput to the study.“I am happy to undertake face-to-faceor telephone interviews, that shouldonly take about half an hour, to listen tothe thoughts and ideas on ageing fromWalpole residents”, she said.Whilst the information collated fromthe interviews will contribute to theSilver Chain study, the Shire ofManjimup is also interested in addingthe findings to a shire-wide study that isfocussing on the future needs of ageingcitizens in the region .“Information given will be treated withthe utmost confidentiality”, Anne said.“I am keen to hear people’s thoughts onageing and the facilities and amenitiesthat are necessary to ensure that oursenior citizens are well catered for andcomfortable as they age.”Anyone wishing to participate in theinterviews or who would like anyfurther information on the study, cancontact Anne either through email:chapan@highway1.com.auor by phoning 9731 5015.• General bulldozing• Swamp dozing• Stock/Gully dams• Aquaculture ponds• Broad acre marronreservoirs• Drainage• RehabilitationSOUTH WESTEARTHMOVING• Bulldozer• 22 tonne excavator withstump forks• Bobcat & Truck Hire• Tenders AcceptedMOB. 0427 408 111PH: 9840 8110 FAX: 9840 8557PO BOX 245 WALPOLE WA 6398• Garages • Sheds • Patios• Workshops • Carports • Add-on roomsEnclosures • Garage doors • FencingPhone 9777 1095 • Fax 9777 1192Lot 11320 South Western Highway, ManjimupWA 6258-from 2000lt to 225,000lt -”West Coast Poly Tanks”Highline Water TanksSTRONG, DURABLE, COST EFFECTIVE” THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR PROPERTY ”OUTDOOR WORLD MANJIMUP 9777 1095Walpole Weekly April 18th 2007 — 18