Springing into the Community Sundowner

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The Spring into Parks fun continues this Saturday with the Spring into Parks Community Sundowner at the Ficifolia Community Garden (or the Walpole Community Hall if the weather is inclement). The event will be hosted by the Walpole-Nornalup Tourism Association and the Walpole Nornalup and Districts Community Development Group. The Sundowner is part of the Spring into Parks calendar of events, which is an initiative of the WA Parks Foundation. The evening will be a celebration of spring and a chance for the community to get together and connect after the quiet winter season. The event will open with a talk from local legend Gary Muir, an ambassador for the WA Parks Foundation. There will also be an art auction, with a painting by celebrated indigenous artist Joey Williams

being put up for auction. The painting was created live at the Tree Top Walk Open Day last weekend, and is a powerful depiction of our Australian landscape. Live music will be provided by Adam Grok, a Blues and Roots musician from Denmark. Adam has just returned from an acclaimed tour of the West Coast, and is excited for his first performance in Walpole. There will be light finger food from 4:30pm, and a cash bar for the entirety of the evening. This event was made possible by generous donations from the Walpole Op Shop, the Denmark Off-Road Motorcycle Club, and the WA Parks Foundation. The Sundowner is the second of three Spring into Parks events for the Walpole community. The opening event at the Tree Top Walk on Sunday 1st September was a huge success.

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Temperatures and rainfall recorded in North Walpole Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th September, 2019

Temperatures Rainfall

Min Max mm

Sunday 10.8 17.6 0.8

Monday 10.4 15.8 15.0

Tuesday 7.9 13.8 23.8

Wednesday 6.9 12.7 15.8

Thursday 4.9 13.4 0.4

Friday 5.4 17.5 0

Saturday 7.9 16.3 0

55.8

Walpole forecast for the next five days:

Total rainfall for the week

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

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Official visit at the Walpole CRC Walpole Community Resource Centre staff were visited by Celia Loot, Project Manager for CRC Program, Department Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Celia met with members of the CRC Management Committee on Monday 26th August to answer any questions which the Management Committee may have had regarding the CRC Program, funding and reporting requirements, before staying overnight at the Tree Top Walk Motel. Tuesday morning Celia met at length with WCRC General Manager, Cherie Smith to discuss the current contract between the Department and the WCRC.

Cherie Smith, WCRC General Manager said “ Celia’s knowledge is extensive and the discussion was very helpful in assisting in the forward planning for the Walpole CRC.”

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Over 600 participants and plenty of locals attended and contributed to the day. Manager Ryan Smith thanked all who made the day possible and said it was a great example of the talent that we have in our community, and how everyone can come together to put on a great show. You may have noticed the Spring into Parks banners on both entrances to town. They will remain up until mid-October while our run of community fun continues. Also on the calendar are Walpole Markets. For more information contact the Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre on 08 9840 1111. Holly Jones, Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre Coordinator

Joey William’s speed painting which will be auctioned at the twilight event 14th Sept 2019

We would like to extend this invitation to the community of Walpole and beyond to attend

this year’s FREE 15 Minute Wonders, Walpole Conference.

This year’s presentations will showcase the ongoing successes of projects and programs

in and around the Walpole area, whilst celebrating the achievements of our

local heroes.

Presentations will include:

Warren Catchment Council, Dung Beetles and Biochar

D e p a r t m e n t o f B i o d i v e r s i t y, Conservation and Attractions, Fairy tern conservation in the Frankland District

John Bridger, Walpole Police, Conquering Mount Everest

Walpole Family Centre, Child care excellence in our community.

This year’s Walpole 15MIN Wonders Conference will

be held on Friday 20th September 2019

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WA wildflower tracker launched to help you find the best blooms

A new site to help flower enthusiasts has been developed to take the guesswork out of tracking down the best blooms among WA’s 2.5 million square kilometre canvas.

The Western Australia Visitor Centre’s wildflower tracker page collates crowd-sourced information on where the best blooms are across WA - from the Pilbara to the South Coast.

A WA Visitor Centre spokesman said the tracker was a one-stop shop to find the best locations for wildflower spots.

“Essentially we have all the co-ordinates for where they are located, what type of flower, the photos they have submitted.

“It is basically a really comprehensive list which is updated on a daily basis.”

The wildflower tracker can be found on the Western Australia Visitor Centre’s website.

~ Kalgoorlie Miner

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Walpole Wilderness Walk of the week Starting this week, in conjunction with the WA Parks Foundation’s Spring into Parks initiative, Parks and Wildlife Service will be showcasing a local walk trail close to Walpole.

The Knolls Walk Trail is a short trail nestled in the heart of the Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park and is a short walk from the Walpole town site along the Coalmine Heritage Trail.

Along the trail visitors have access to toilets, BBQs and picnic facilities overlooking the marine park which is surrounded by large trees such as karri, tingle, jarrah, marri, peppermint and sheoak. A least six types of orchid are also known to occur here.

You may be lucky enough to spot an elusive quokka and at least one osprey nest is currently occupied.

~ Peter Moore, Marine Park Ranger, Walpole, Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The Knolls Walk Trail map

BURKETT Jim

Deepest sympathy to Michelle and family on your sad loss

Jason, Chantelle and Rod

of Four Sisters Walpole

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Research from The University of Western Australia’s School of Biological Sciences, led by PhD graduate Dr Genevieve Hayes, has confirmed the extreme and unusual mating behaviour of the kaluta, Dasykaluta rosamondae.

The kaluta is a small, relatively unknown, carnivorous marsupial found in the Pilbara region in Western Australia. It weighs between 20 and 40 grams.

Dr Hayes said male kalutas die after a single, intense breeding season, and don’t live to see their young. This synchronised death, known as male semelparity, is the result of an immune system collapse.

“Males were regularly captured in healthy numbers throughout the study, except immediately after the mating seasons, when no males were captured. This, coupled with other research in the field and laboratory, strongly suggests that males die after the mating season,” Dr Hayes said. “We found that female kalutas mate frequently and with different males and, in our study, a single litter of up to eight young could have as many as three fathers.

That means that males also have to mate a lot, and have good quality sperm (and lots of it), to outcompete rival males. This intense investment in reproduction, evidenced by their large testes, appears to be fatal for males.”

Dr Hayes said the team had found that the kaluta, so far, was the only arid-zone dasyurid to have male semelparity.

“By confirming semelparity in kalutas, we have shown this mating strategy has evolved at least twice in the family of carnivorous marsupials,” Dr Hayes said. “The study sheds some light on the life of this relatively unknown creature. Despite its extreme mating behaviour, the kaluta appears to be doing well, making it an interesting case study.”

~ University of Western Australia.

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Spring celebration at the Ficifolia Community Garden

Spring is here, finally the winter is officially over. The Children’s Stage at the FCG has a new mural kindly created by Greg Hale and Robin Dale. They will be displaying their colourful artwork at their Gallery on Dingo Flats Road in the Art Trail 2019.

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Come and have your photo taken for our FCG photo board on 14th September 2019 at the Spring into Parks Sundowner between 4 and 7pm. Delectable treats will be provided by the Four Sisters Café and the WN&D CDG will provide a bar for sale of liquid refreshments. Many thanks to the FCG Team for joining in the fun, always good sports with much fun and laughter. Guess who Quokka, Emu, Possum and Koala were on the weekend. Vivienne Williams Chairwoman FCG Inc.

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Brenda brings home the medals Our very own Brenda Painter brought home three medals, one silver and two gold, after competing in the Oceania 2019 Masters Athletics Championships in Mackay in the age category of 70 to 74 years of age. The silver was for high jump and was her personal best, as was the bronze she got for long jump. Lastly she obtained another bronze in triple jump. Quite a feat for any age, let alone with an injured ankle . She was also fourth in the pentathlon and sixth in the 60 and 100 metres sprint.

Brenda said it was a very moving experience and helped her immensely on an emotional level. She would like to thank Dr Virginia Longley who talked her into it and the Shire of Manjimup who supplied much needed funds. Watch out because Brenda is looking for a training partner ready to compete in the Nationals in Brisbane next April. She has reluctantly agreed to take a short break so her poor damaged ankle can repair itself. Brenda you are an inspiration to us all.

Brenda Painter receives her silver medal at the Oceania 2019 Masters Athletics Championships

Brenda Painter’s one silver and two gold medals

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St George’s Anglican Church

Walpole Corner Vista and Pier Streets

Holy Communion Sunday 10am.

Contact: The Wardens Telephone: 9848 2173 Website: www.denmarkanglican.org.au

Walpole CRC Tuesday to Friday 9am-4pm

Walpole Waste Transfer Station Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-5pm; Sunday 9am-5pm

Peaceful Bay Refuse Site 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-12pm

Times to Remember

September 11 Paula Rowlands, Anabelle Simpson

14 Jared Lane 15 Nigel Fry

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Art Exhibition at Walpole CRC

Meet the Artist: Lee Hunter Friday 13th September 2 - 3pm at Walpole CRC

Lee’s art works will be on display for four weeks

If you would like to exhibit your artworks at the CRC please contact Kath Lymon via email kathl@activ8.net.au

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Mahjong, 10am-Noon at Walpole Community Hall 2pm-5pm at Nornalup Community Hall Soccer, 3:15pm-4:15pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Zumba, 5:30pm–6:30pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Bus for Swimming (to Manjimup) Phone 9840 8485 Doctor Services at Walpole Silver Chain by appointment 98401173.

Tuesdays

Weight Watchers, 9:30am at the Anglican Church Walpole Autumn Club, 1pm at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Sound Therapy Group, 6.45am and 8.45am. Individuals by appointment at Walpole Wellness Centre

Wednesdays

Seniors Activity Social Club, 10am Tone and Stretch Class, 9-10am at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Doctor Services at Walpole Silver Chain by appointment 98401173

Thursdays

Yoga with Jenny, 6pm at Walpole Community Hall Walpole Kinder Gym, 10am at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre (Starts on August 8th) Seniors Computing (during School terms), 1pm-3pm at Walpole CRC Pathology Pathwest at Walpole Silver Chain 8:30am-11:30am

Fridays

Gentle Stretch with Leah (suits beginners), 6:30am and 8am at Walpole Wellness Centre Walpole Menshed, 9:30am-12:30pm at LIA Miguel Place, Walpole Table Tennis and Games, 5pm - 7pm at Nornalup Community Hall Community Bus to Albany (Monthly) Phone 9840 8485 Zumba Gold, 9am – 10am at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre Gentle Stretch with Leah (suits beginners), 5:15pm at Walpole Community Hall

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13 Sept Meet the Artist: Lee Hunter 2 - 3 pm at Walpole CRC

13 Sep Storytime at Walpole Public Library, 10am to 11am

14 Sep Spring into Parks Twilight event at Ficifolia Community Garden 4-7pm

20 Sep 15 Minute Wonders, at Walpole Community Hall. 9.30am to 3pm

27 Sep Storytime at Walpole Public Library, 10am to 11am

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Letters

The Walpole Weekly values freedom of expression and welcomes contributions and feedback from readers via letter or email on any topic of community interest: 1) All content submitted for publication must provide full name and contact details. 2) If the writer wishes to remain anonymous, the words “Name withheld by request” will be used in the byline. 3) Any content published may be edited to enhance flow, clarity, spelling, and grammar—not facts or meaning—therefore the writer should carefully check facts and consider their choice of words. 4) Should content be deemed by the Editor to be too long (should be no more than 250 words), incomprehensible, libelous, illegal, or incite a sensitive issue, then it will not be published. 5) In the case of content being rejected, the writer/s will be notified of the decision by the Editor. 6) Should the writer dispute the Editor’s decision they should take it up in writing with the Management Committee of Walpole CRC. 7) The Management Committee will make the final decision on whether or not to publish the content in the next available edition of the Weekly.

We welcome your opinion Reflections of a 13year old Our family has been visiting Walpole for every Christmas, Easter, most long weekends, for the past 15 years. This week our daughter Ella needed to submit a short autobiography piece for her English assessment, describing a place of importance to her. She is 13 years old. She chose Walpole. I thought your readers and community may be interested to learn how she reflects on the town and community that she feels is her home away from home.

I hope you enjoy.

~ Lee-Anne Coleman

Walpole Autobiography Walpole, waves crashing on the beach, trees whistling in the wind and fog rising off the emerald green hills in the distance. The place of fantasies. Growing up visiting (and practically living in) this peaceful, ocean town has made it my second home. It has been my family’s getaway location since before I was born. It is a tradition for us to visit every Easter, Christmas and Public Holiday to enjoy the adventures and magic it holds.

I vividly remember every New Year’s Eve camping on the beach as a family. The gritty seashell-congested sand slipping between my toes, the frothy cerulean waves crashing against the shore line and the towering green grasses staring up towards the moonlit sky. As the warmth of the sun faded beyond the horizon, we light the campfire and feel the comforting warmth envelope our bodies until finally crawling into our tents for the night. Whispering waves wash onto the beach, beginning the new year.

Another tradition in our family is visiting the Herb Farm. The smell of roses, lavender and freshly baked scones is a welcoming scent when walking in. Every Christmas all the girls would visit the farm as part of our trip. We would always order the lavender scones and biting into them is like a mouthful of heaven. The buzz from the bees is like nature’s music and the wind in our hair makes you feel free. The garden is like organised chaos, moss coats the bark of the ancient plum tree, as if it is the skin of an elderly man. The bees chase each other around the flowers as if it is a race.

Inside the shop the comforting smell of fresh sheets and soap fills the air, the tiny sample pots of jams, seasonings and chutneys make you groan with pleasure at the mouth-watering aroma. The relaxed

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atmosphere creates a place where girls can just be girls whilst enjoying their surroundings.

This small town is home to only 300 people. Ever since I turned 8, I have had the privilege of freedom. Freedom to ride around the town with no parents, freedom to go to the shops alone and buy an ice-cream, freedom to explore the bush and not come back until lunch. We would go out for hours upon hours and just be dirty, imaginative kids. We would build treehouses, catch bugs, play hide and seek, kayak, eat ice-creams, the list goes on!

Our treehouses were our fortresses, we would transform sticks to swords, flowers to fairy dust, all preparing for battle, scratches became our war wounds, the war for the highest spot in the tree, the lookout. Looking back on this superpower of freedom that we had as young kids, makes me incredibly grateful for the security and safety of our little ocean town. It always felt as if the world was looking out for us, protecting us. Freedom is the feeling of wind whistling through my hair and the salty ocean breeze making my nostrils tingle, freedom is the feeling of independence, it is the ability to enjoy all the experiences and feelings that life has to offer.

This is how I feel when I am in Walpole. Protected, relaxed, and free.

~ Ella Coleman

Together we are powerful. We have wonderful news. Lewin Forest has been taken off the current list of forests scheduled for logging.

This magnificent, ancient forest would have been reduced to mud and blackened stumps over the past few months if it wasn’t for all the people who have supported Lewin’s protection.

So, I am writing to say a massive thank you to each and every one of you for your support for Lewin and the WA Forest Alliance in defending it. Thank you!

And it gets even better! Channybearup, Nelson and Barrabup, the other three magnificent old-growth forests we’ve been campaigning for, have also been taken off current logging plans. When we stand together for the forests, and make sure our voices are heard, we can protect them.

While we work towards formal, permanent protection for these and other forests, and for the

Letters continued... old-growth definition to be fixed, let’s enjoy the fact that Lewin, Channybearup, Nelson and Barrabup are all still standing just as they have for millenia, thanks to our wonderful, committed and courageous community of forest defenders.

Thanks so much for everything you do. Together we are powerful.

Yours for the forest,

~ Jess Beckerling, WA Forest Alliance

A Tin Pot Sate Government What is it with a tin pot Sate Government that wishes someone like Michael Filby to get an Australian Business Number and complete a grant application?

How much would it cost to use a State employee? About $30,000 a year plus the cost of a vehicle and running it! Who are these faceless ones?

More spirit to your elbow of Terry Redman in his fight to get some sensibility. The story deserves to go to the national papers and onto national TV.

We visited Walpole for 23 years on our annual holidays from the UK and the Walpole area was always litter free.

P.S. The only reason that we don’t visit any longer is that we are both in our 80s.

~ Lancelot Howard Barron, North Yorkshire, England

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In response to previous letters concerning North Walpole Road, the highway and management of the Walpole Wilderness Area. Firstly I’d like to thank Rodney Burton for pointing out the relative success of the widening of the first two sections of the South Coast Highway- from Ordnance to the Deep River.

The South Coast Environment Group (SCEG) has been working with the Main Roads Dept for several years to achieve quite pleasing results. While some vegetation and ‘trees of significance’ have been removed many hundreds of diverse plant specimens have been conserved. Thanks largely to the work of Wayne and Toni Webb, Richard Pedro, Jess Beckerling, Michael Filby (KAB ) and David Tapley (Walpole Ward Councillor).

While the original route forged quite a destructive path, the Main Roads Department have largely been positive and cooperative in realigning the route once the value of existing vegetation was highlighted. For example practically all of the vegetation the north side from Crystal Springs to the Deep River was to be removed when there was 3 metres of cleared ground on the southern side.

Our job has also been significantly easier by limited funding which to their credit the MRD has allocated to widen the entire section from Manjimup to Walpole. Personally I have advocated for overtaking lanes in less environmentally sensitive areas but was told the budget does not allow for them and their priority is to provide overtaking opportunities.

SCEG had discussed approaching the Manjimup Shire for a similar consultation process for North Walpole Road just prior to the highly illegal act of vandalism. With the first step taken by the Manjimup Shire being to lodge an extensive clearing permit which was then appealed and the privately convened petition gaining wide public support we

were then under advice the engineer was not too happy or communicative. SCEG puts its full support behind the private petition. We are more than happy to try to rectify this through consultation and help achieve results as has been seen on the highway with environmental, aesthetic (tourism) and road safety positive outcomes.

Repeatedly our whole town has come together to highlight our priorities and vision for the future. Protection of environmental values combined with a progressive community have been the predominant themes. Yet with many projects we are still depending on the limited time of volunteers to take time out of their families and livelihoods to protect the one thing we are all dependent on. We are not vying to be the managers of the Walpole Wilderness Area but a voice for that which cannot speak and is overlooked. We would love to see more of those in paid positions take their caretaking of a globally significant environment to heart, as there are serious concerns with our changing climate and aspects of its management.

Since the Walpole community has shown great concern over the introduction of a new weed species into the area it is a pity not more could attend the Warren Biosecurity meeting and encourage everyone to return the survey to biosecurity@warrencc.org.au and thank the Warren Catchment Council for its ongoing excellent work.

If projects start with the forthright attitude that vegetation has no value and should be removed they will always be contended and create conflict. The attitudes may be different but often the desired outcomes are not that different. Most of us would like to see a safe North Walpole Road and user friendly Pioneer Park. Working in cooperation these things can happen with the natural values being enhanced rather than degraded.

Donna O’Brien

Chairperson for SCEG

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Thought for the day

“If you have nothing, want nothing and do nothing, don’t get mad when someone

has something, wants something, and does something.

The ball is in your court so start dribbling or pass. It’s that simple.”

~ Janice Harris

New fence at Walpole Cemetery. Photo: Don Burton

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WAFarmers notes the political debate in State Parliament last week on the Christmas and Easter period restrictions for agricultural vehicle movements. Many farmers were not aware that these regulations have been in place for at least 15 years, and the curfew policy has not changed.

The fact is, most farmers who have been moving machines during these periods have been in contravention of the rules. In general, farmers have been operating outside of the road rules, as many rules have been unworkable and have not kept up with the increasing size of machinery and the growing size of cropping programs, with farmers cropping over multiple blocks kilometres apart, through farm property aggregation. The difficulty of obtaining Licenced Pilots at peak times has also been a struggle for many farmers.

WAFarmers recognises that governments will not compromise on road safety during peak holiday periods but will work with peak bodies on practical solutions.

WAFarmers has taken the lead in working constructively with Main Roads through the WAFarmers Transport Committee over the last two years and has ended up achieving a very workable outcome through the new Agricultural Pilot Requirements. Government will always have to be cautious of increasing risk due to the growing number of road users, and they will take a precautionary approach; just as farmers operate under the precautionary principle of minimising risk.

WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington said the new requirements are a workable solution and we

encourage farmers to ensure they are across the rules. There are penalties for non-compliance. “The revised requirements will enable farmers to be able to move their agricultural machines under less restriction, while still meeting safety requirements on road. “Although the new requirements will not provide less restriction to all farmers, with many still requiring a Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence, the revised requirements enable farmers to move larger machinery, for longer distances. “The risk-based approach Main Roads have used to divide access into zones based on road usage and risk exposure is an improved approach.” WAFarmers welcomes the constructive engagement on these reforms and will continue to work with government on future reforms to ensure farmers can continue to access the state roads when required.

~ The Western Australian Farmers Federation

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Weekly sport

Ladies Golf, Stableford 5/9/19 Winner Sue Hawkins 34 points R/Up Sharyn Burton 28 points Novelties Long Putt #18 Jenny Rutter NTP #13 Sue Hawkins Ferrets Sue Hawkins #10

Next game: 12th September, Stableford.

~ Sharyn Burton

Scroungers Golf 3/09/2019

3 Man Ambrose Winners 40. 5/6 M Hull, T Ireland and A Barrington Nornalup Riverside Chalets Long Putt 9 C Burton Big Al’S Best 2nd 11 C Burton

There was no organised competition on Sunday as te players went to Northcliffe, but eight players had a fun day. Colin Burton had 38 points, then followed Wayne Burton, 30 points by count-back from Tony Ireland. They had a Nearest the Pin on 13 that Colin won and Aaron got longest putt.

The crew that went to Northcliffe didn’t get in the winners circle but, Peter Mount & Merv Hull got Nearest the Pin. Owen Simmonds got a long putt and Norm Hawkins got best 2nd shot.

The day was great with over 50 players taking part and was well done by Northcliffe Golf Club.

My prediction for the Lions was well off but they had their chances with wayward kicking costing them.

Next week’s games should be great and with the big fella (Nic Nat) firing West Coast should put up a great fight.

The Aussie Cricketers were awesome winning the ASHES, they just need to finish the last Test off with a win.

Next Week’s golf : Sunday 15th 12:30pm Ross and Marion Muir Trophy - Men’s Stableford.

~Norm

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Continued… Walpole Country Club Bowls Report On Sunday 8th September Bill Crossley and Nelia Pumphrey played in the finals for scroungers. Bill won and Nelia came second. Next Sunday 15th September will be our final game of scroungers for the season. Arrive at the club for 9:30, starting the game at 10:00am. THE BOWLS OPEN DAY, will be on Sunday 22nd September starting at 12:30pm at the Walpole Country Club. This marks the start of our new bowling season. All are welcome to come and play bowls, there are bowls available. Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. ~Ann Armstrong

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Do you know a dedicated coach who is deserving of recognition?

Someone like Erin Culnane, the winner of last year’s Wally Foreman Coach of the Year?

If so, it’s time to nominate them for this year’s award.

The South West Academy of Sport is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Wally Foreman Coach of the Year.

SWAS chief executive officer Bernice Butlion encouraged people to put forward the names of local coaching heroes and get them in the running to receive the accolade.

“We want to hear about coaches who are making a difference in the local community,” Butlion said.

“It doesn’t matter what level they coach at. This award aims to officially recognise dedicated individuals who don’t necessarily get paid but who love to coach.”

The accolade is named after the late Wally Foreman, a sports administrator and commentator who was asked by Bunbury business identity Rolf Stene to

carry out the feasibility planning for the South West Academy of Sport.

The winner of the award will be announced at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on Friday November 8th 2019 as part of the annual SWAS awards night.

To request a nomination form, email info@swaswa.com.au Submissions close Friday September 20 2019.

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