Warracknabeal Herald

Close quarters on the court

superadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:14:10 +0000

AILSA had their work cut out for them on the weekend when they faced off against Bangerang, defeating their opponents by just five games in the Yarriambiack Tennis Association Round 13 match.
The two teams were evenly matched in the mixed, ending with equal games, while in the mens Ailsa scraped ahead by three games, and in the womens they clinched another two games victory to come out five on top.
Hopetoun didn’t have so much trouble, defeating Brim 115 games, five points to 82 nothing. Hopetoun lead from the start, never giving up the lead to their opponents.
RESULTS
Ailsa, 122 games, 4.5 points d Bangerang, 117, 0.5.
Mixed: Bangerang’s Brian, Emma Koschitzke d Tom Hewitt, Lauren Lehmann, 7-2; Sarah, Sophie Koschitzke d Steve Martin, Alex Morcom 7-2; Scott Stewart, Julie Koschitzke d Rob Lehmann, Wendy Hewitt, 7-4.
Ailsa’s Jacob Tarran, Ellie Baxter d Shaune Winsall, Julia Hausler, 7-3; Andrew Golder, Lucy Morcom d Graeme Koschitzke, Briodi McKenzie, 7-3; Tristan Fernandez, Wendy Lehmann d Chris Spicer, Leiah McKenzie, 7-2.
Mens: Bangerang’s Brian, Sarah Koschitzke d Tom Hewitt, Steve Martin, 7-0; Scott Stewart, Graeme Koschitzke d Jacob Tarran, Tristan Fenandez, 7-2; Brian Koschitzke, Scott Stewart d Tom Hewitt, Jacob Tarran, 7-1.
Ailsa’s Rob Lehmann, Andrew Golder d Shaune Winsall, Chris Spicer, 7-1; Steve Martin, Jacob Tarran d Sarah Koschitzke, Scott Stewart, 7-5; Tom Hewitt, Rob Lehmann d Brian Koschitzke, Shaune Winsall, 7-5; Andrew Golder, Tristan Fernandez d Chris Spicer, Graeme Koschitzke, 7-5; Steve Martin, Andrew Golder d Sarah Koschitzke, Chris Spicer, 7-4; Rob Lehmann, Tristan Fernandez d Shaune Winsall, Graeme Koschitzke, 7-1.
Womens: Bangerang’s Emma, Sophie Koschitzke d Lauren Lehmann, Alex Morcom, 7-3; Sophie, Julie Koschitzke d Alex Morcom, Wendy Hewitt, 7-1; Emma, Julie Koschitzke d Lauren Lehmann, Wendy Hewitt, 7-5; Sophie Koschitzke, Briodi McKenzie d Alex Morcom, Lucy Morcom, 7-4.
Ailsa’s Wendy Hewitt, Wendy Lehmann d Julie Koschitzke, Leiah McKenzie, 7-4; Ellie Baxter, Lucy Morcom d Julia Hausler, Briodi McKenzie, 7-2; Lauren Lehmann, Ellie Baxter d Emma Koschitzke, Julie Hausler, 7-4; Lucy Morcom, Wendy Lehmann d Briodi, Leiah McKenzie, 7-4; Ellie Baxter, Wendy Lehmann d Julie Hausler, Leiah McKenzie, 7-4.
Hopetoun, 115 games, five points d Brim, 82, 0 points.
Mixed: Hopetoun’s Mal McLean, Nicole McLean d Steven Murphy, Leanne Stewart, 7-4; Matt Bellinger, Zali Brown d Jack Quick, Isabel Lindsay, 7-1; Brad Price, Clint Cain d David Stewart, Merrily Keam, 7-1.
Brim’s High Keam, Kylie O’Connor d David Baulch, Codie Robins, 7-6; Shayne Fisher, Eve Lindsay d Bryce Wellington, Vanessa Glare, 7-4.
Mens: Hopetoun’s David Baulch, Mal McLean d Hugh Keam, Steven Murphy, 7-3; Bryce Wellington, Clint Cain d Shayne Fisher, Merrily Kea, 7-5; Mal McLean, Bryce Wellington d Steven Murphy, Shayne Fisher, 7-3; David Baulch, Matt Bellinger d Hugh Keam, David Stewart, 7-2; Brad Price, Clint Cain d Jack Quick, Merrily Keam, 7-0.
Brim’s David Stewart, Jack Quick d Matt Bellinger, Brad Price, 7-3; Hugh Keam, Shayne Fisher d David Baulch, Bryce Wellington, 7-4; Sharon Murphy, Jack Quick d Mal McLean, Brad Price, 7-1; David Stewart, Merrily Keam d Matt Bellinger, Clint Cain, 7-2.
Womens: Brim’s Kylie O’Connor, Leanna Stewart d Codie Robins, Vanessa Glare, 7-4.
Hopetoun’s Nicole McLEan, Zali Brown d Eve, Isabel Lindsay, 7-1; Codie Robins, Nicole McLean d Kylie O’Connor, Eve Lindsay, 7-4; Vanessa Glare, Zali Brown d Leanne, Isabel Lindsay, 7-6; Codie Robins, Zali Brown d Kylie O’Connor, Isabel Lindsay, 7-1; Vanessa Glare, Nicole McLean d Leanne Stewart, Eve Lindsay, 7-2.

• RALLY: (front) Ailsa's Tom Hewitt returns a shot during a heated rally on Saturday while Bangerang's Shaun Winsall waits for the ball.

$49,950 for court repairs

superadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:11:38 +0000

RUPANYUP Tennis Club will receive $49,950 to repair damage received during the floods as part of the $30 million Floods Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund.
Member for Swan Hill Peter Walsh said tennis in Rupanyup had been disrupted by the damage to its asphalt courts following last year’s floods.
“Facilities such as these are vitally important to our communities and I am pleased that funding to repair the two courts has been allocated,” he said.
“Generally, facilities such as these in smaller communities are entirely dependent upon the efforts of residents, and it is tragic when the hard work that is put in suddenly gets washed away and damaged as these courts were.”
“Hopefully, this injection of funds will go a long way to assisting Rupanyup’s tennis community move forward with renewed enthusiasm.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan said $30 million Floods Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund, was designed to help rebuild and repair infrastructure in flood affected communities across the state.
“It has been over 12 months since Victoria was hit by flooding and State Government is continuing to support recovery efforts across the state,” he said.
“It is important we stand shoulder to shoulder with flood-damaged communities as they continue to rebuild and recover from these devastating events.”
Rupanyup Tennis Club acting president Rod Lingham said the committee is looking at repairing two of the nine courts, which are unplayable because of cracks in the surfaces.
“We will repair the subsurface and the drainage system, then we will re-sheet and resurface the courts so they will be ready to play on,” Mr Lingham said.
“Players at Rupanyup all think it is terrific, without the grant money it would have been difficult to make the courts playable again,” he said.
“I would like to acknowledge the assistance of everyone who helped obtain the grant and we are extremely appreciative of receiving it.”

Staley talks on origins of creation

superadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:10:52 +0000

WHEATLAND District Church will host Martin Staley who will speak on the topic of the origins of creation on February 26.
Pastor Ray Morel said although people are raised to believe that evolution is an established fact, not one scientist, lecturer, or teacher can prove it.”
“The theory of evolution is still just that, a theory. No scientist knows how life began,” Pastor Morel said.
“The only model of origin that is supported by all the data that we see around us and through our microscopes is that of Creation and Intelligent Design,” he said.
”It is not enough to disregard this simply because of its religious significance.”
Dr. Leonard Matthews wrote the fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in a peculiar position of being a science founded on an unproved theory.
Pastor Morel said is it possible that Darwin’s theory of evolution as taught in our schools is not founded on scientific fact. Come along and hear for yourself.

$36,591 for Murtoa redevelopment

superadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:10:17 +0000

Murtoa Angling Club will soon be able to enjoy a new clubhouse, converted from an old pump house, thanks to State Government injecting $24,394 towards the redevelopment.
The club is one of three across Yarriambiack Shire which has benefited recently through the latest round of the 2012-13 Community Facility Funding Program, Minor Facilities Grants component.
Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty said the program ensures the community can continue to depend on their facilities by providing this important boost, especially for the angling club, which had no clubhouse previously.
Murtoa received $24,394 to convert the old pump house building on the banks of Lake Marma into a clubroom for the Murtoa Angling Club.
This includes repairs and installation of a kitchenette and rainwater tank, the construction of a pergola and fishing platform, and extension of a fishing platform.
Murtoa Angling Club has also injected its own funds into the project, raising $3052 in funds and $9145 in in-kind labour.
Murtoa Angling Club secretary treasurer Barry Williams said they raised the money by increased sponsorship and memberships.
“We have 72 full members, including family memberships which include 30 parents and 43 juniors, and we had just 12 members 12 months ago,” he said.
“By having a clubhouse, which is a converted pump house which used to supply water to Murtoa, and by having water back in the lake it has generated much excitement.”
“The committee worked hard to get members and sponsors and the more people who are involved with the club, the more chances we have of receiving funding.”
Mr Williams said the clubs last big competition was in September, which served as their presentation day as well, and they had a barbecue for attendees.
“Last year we catered for 25 people, so this year was a shock when 75 attendees turned up. We ran out of food for the afternoon,” he said.
“Thanks go to Yarriambiack Shire community development coordinator Dennis Smith, who is so passionate about his work and helped us to secure this grant, and the committee who worked extremely hard to secure this grant.”
Mr Williams said the project, when the clubs contributions are added, totalled $36,591.
“We are grateful to Mr Delahunty for his support and I know he was thrilled his hometown won the funds,” he said.
Mr Delahunty said these improvements would inject a sense of community pride, bring more people together, boost community sport and ensure everyone could enjoy better access to quality facilities whatever their gender, age or ability.
“State Government is proud to invest in upgrading sports facilities so communities can host bigger and better sporting events, accommodate more people of all abilities, and encourage even more people to get more active more often,” he said.
“Sport not only keeps oneself physically and mentally healthy, but holds communities together.”

• FUNDING: (from left) Murtoa Angling Club president Shaun Trotter, Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty, Yarriambiack Shire Mayor Kylie Zanker and Murtoa Angling Club secretary/treasurer Barry Williamson front of Lake Marma after Mr Delahunty announced $24,394 funding for the club.

WSC to receive funding for repairs

superadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:08:30 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL Secondary College has been named among 50 schools in Victoria with the worst facilities and infrastructure, after an audit in August 2011.
As a result, the school will receive funds from an Assisted Supplementary Maintenance Program which aims to support schools with the greatest maintenance needs.
Warracknabeal Secondary College will be consulted throughout the program, which will be delivered in three phases: meeting with the school, investigating the site and producing a scoping report by March then specifications and documentation of works by May and construction of approved works from May to December.
Warracknabeal Secondary College principal Tony Fowler said when the school was audited the amount the auditors felt was needed to repair the school was $209,000.
“$209,000 was a gross underestimation of the amount actually required to repair the areas. An example of this is when the auditors did the costings on patching cracks in a wall and then painting the patches, but really the entire room needs to be painted,” Mr Fowler said.
Riddled
“The schools 100 year old main building, along with three other buildings are riddled with major problems, including white ants and termites, structural damage, dampness and leaking roofs,” he said.
“At the moment the school receives about $50,000 a year to help with the cost of maintenance, but this only keeps up with some of the new damage and does not allow us to fix long standing major problems.”
Mr Fowler said he closed the automotive and metalwork room last year because it was unsafe for students.
“The staff could not supervise classes properly because there were dividing walls, one of which we have taken out to make a more open area. The room also has no heating and the heaters cannot be fixed because they are so old, so we will need to replace them,” he said.
“We have areas where air conditioners have been placed on the roof, so leaf matter is building up underneath and causing damage to the roof internally. We could fix the internal roof but that is still not fixing the major problem.”
“Every time we get a downpour of rain the conference room, which backs onto the computer server room, has water run down the walls. This could short out our computer system, which would cause major problems with the students relying so much on technology for classes.”
Modern
Mr Fowler said the school could not keep up with modern teaching practices.
“We refurbished one room to make it into a big learning centre with up-to-date technology after receiving funding in 2006-2008,” he said.
“This enabled us to to fit entire classes into one room so teachers could work together, which has been a success, with the students’ learning drastically improving.”
“With the P-12 school which will combine the secondary college and primary school on a single site, still a long way down the track, any extra funding other than what we already receive will be beneficial.”
Other schools in the region set to receive funding include Birchip and Dimboola and, with the amount of funds to be received still uncertain, it is not known which work will be classed as most urgent nor which schools will receive more funding.

• EATEN: Timber cornices, which have been destroyed by white ants in Warracknabeal Secondary Colleges 100 year old front office.

Baxter, Bibby, Argall awarded

superadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:32:08 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL youths Merryn Baxter and Chloe Bibby and Murtoa College teacher Shannon Argall were awarded at Monday’s Wimmera Sports Star of the Year gala evening at Horsham Sports and Community Club.
Merryn is a humble but impressive sportsperson, being named the female Access for All Abilities award winner on the night.
Representing Woodbine in cricket often, she also plays table tennis for Horsham Table Tennis Association, helping to win the Kerrie Tepper Shield, and has tried her hand at numerous sports including croquet and soccer.
She competed in the Tri-State Games last year, winning a gold, two silver and a bronze medal.
Merryn is a humble winner, thanking all other nominees, her parents, and Woodbine recreation officer Heather Thomas for nominating her. “I’m proud to have won the award,” she said.

• STARS: Warracknabeal youth Merryn Baxter (left) was awarded the female Access for All Abilities award while Chloe Bibby was awarded Junior Athlete of the Year at Monday's Wimmera Sports Star of the Year gala evening.

Mayor Kylie Zanker congratulated Merryn on her achievement and said it was exciting to be able to stand next to a person such as herself.
“She is a delightful, talented young lady who engages and gives her all whether its table tennis, croquet or ‘footy’ tipping,” she said.
“An outstanding achievement for a well-deserved person. Congratulations and well done Merryn.”
Chloe, who was nominated for Wimmera Sports Start of the Year, received a Wimmera Sports Foundation grant to help her further her career.
She was also awarded Junior Athlete of the Year for her immense sporting profile and her success in athletics, basketball and netball.
Included in her impressive resume is her gold medal from the Adidas Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships in November last year.
She also came fourth in the Australian All School Track and Field Championships in discus in December and will tour Canada with Sports Travel Australia later in the year.
She has big plans for the future, aiming to make state teams in both netball and basketball, but she was still humble, thanking her parents, “for getting me out of bed early, it’s not easy”.
Murtoa P-12 College teacher Shannon Argall was also recognised on the evening, being awarded Coach of the Year.
Mr Argall is not only involved in the college’s volleyball program, but instigated the team when he started two years ago, and another last year.
Both sides played at the National Schools Cup in December with the girls team finishing fifth and the boys finishing fourth.
Mr Argall’s dedication has been integral to the program and has seen the college expand its gym to incorporate more court space.
Upon receiving the award, Mr Argall said he enjoyed both his teaching and promoting the sport, saying “this award goes out to my students”.

Camp kitchen cooking

superadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:28:30 +0000

BEULAH Creek Development Committee along with the Beulah community have been working hard in the last year to get a new outdoor kitchen built.
The camp-kitchen was designed by former Beulah resident Jason Turnbull, who now resides and works as a builder in Geelong.
The six-sided open shelter has been designed in the shape of a sound shell, faces north west at the Beulah Weir Pool and it will be used as a multi purpose area.
The shelter houses an open fireplace, electric barbecues and a speaker system, and has recently had 200 metres of instant turf and a sprinkler system laid in the surrounding area. These improvements will not only make the Beulah Weir Pool a significant attraction for Beulah and district residents but will allow people to enjoy Yarriambiack Creek.
Yarriambiack Shire community development coordinator Dennis Smith said: “The shire received a $300,000 Regional Redevelopment Victoria Grant to be used for projects at the Warracknabeal, Brim and Beulah Weir Pools and the Mallee Bush Retreat.”
“The shire have also contributed $50,000 along with up to $50,000 of in kind labour and equipment from Beulah Creek Development Committee,” he said.
“The actual cost of the project was $44,000 and we have put in six fitness stations along the walking track. We are also looking at putting a barbecue and shelter on the west side of the tennis courts.”
Beulah Creek Development Committee member Ken Shannon said it was a fantastic project andby having the people of Beulah contribute to the work, it gave the entire town ownership of the project.
“We are lucky to have had district residents do the majority of the work, with Jason Turnbull designing it, Tyler Lehmann doing the electrical work, Warracknabeal builder, Maurie Parsons overseeing the project from the start, and many others from the community have contributed by doing the painting and whatever else they could,” he said.
Beulah Creek Development Committee chairman Russell Turnbull said they were extremely grateful to Mr Smith of the shire for all his hard work in obtaining the grant and helping out.
“We are hoping to have the official opening in March, and are thankful to have had such a good community project in Beulah,” he said.

• SHELTER: Beulah has a new six sided shelter which houses an open fireplace, electric barbecues and a speaker system with a nice grassed area allowing district residents to enjoy Yarriambiack Creek.

Injecting life into Wimmera grassroots clubs

superadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:26:34 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL Golf Club, Beulah Football and Cricket Clubs and Murtoa Angling Club will soon be able to enjoy better sporting venues thanks to State Government injecting new funding worth more than $142,000.
Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty announced the funding yesterday at Warracknabeal Golf Club and said the club’s venue was one of three across Yarriambiack Shire set to benefit through the latest round of the 2012-13 Community Facility Funding Program, Minor Facilities Grants component.
Warracknabeal Golf Club president Mick Marchment said during the last few years the club had lost two thirds of it’s member base.
“Whether it’s because of age, relocation or something else. We hope this will increase membership and also allow our members to enjoy what we have,” he said.
Mayor Kylie Zanker was in attendance, as well as Councillors John Kemfert, Jean Wise and Geoff Lovell, chief executive officer Ray Campling, community development coordinator Dennis Smith and numerous golfers and bowlers.
“The funding announcement yesterday for grants for the golf club and the Beulah Recreation Reserve is a terrific example of how partnerships work effectively,” Mayor Zanker said.
“These communities and committee members are passionate and have a wonderful vision for their clubs,” she said.
“When this passion and driving force are coupled with grant money such as this it is the ultimate outcome.”
“The in-kind labour and financial input from the clubs demonstrates their passion toward the project, while the injection of funding ensures that the project can be undertaken.”
Mayor Zanker said both Mr Marchment and Beulah Football Club president Tony George demonstrated this drive and passion when discussing how the projects would unfold, how it would not be possible without the funds and how this would benefit their organisation’s and the wider community.
After Council’s input of $14,000, $19,000 from Warracknabeal Golf Club in both money and volunteer labour, and the $66,850 grant, the total value is about $100,000, which will go towards the redevelopment of the clubhouse.
This includes new toilets, showers, paintwork, carpet, installation of a unisex disabled toilet and disabled compliant access ramps to the clubhouse.
Mr Delahunty said the program ensures communities like Warracknabeal, Beulah and Murtoa can continue to depend on their facilities by providing this important boost, especially for clubs struggling with outdated facilities or looking to establish new homes.Beulah has received $50,817 to upgrade existing lighting, and install new light towers at Beulah Football Oval.
“Beulah has contributed about $25,000 of their own money to the project, which will increase the amount of time the facility is able to be used,” Mr Delahunty said.
Mr George said it would be useful as a lot of their players travel for training.
“We have players from Horsham, Birchip and Donald, so training only starts at 6pm,” he said.
“This will give them more time to use the oval and will be extremely beneficial and a boost to the club.”
“The previous lights are getting old and thanks to Mr Smith and the shire for helping us secure these funds.”
Murtoa also received $24,394 to convert the old pump house building on the banks of Lake Marma into a clubroom for the Murtoa Angling Club.
This includes repairs and installation of a kitchenette and rainwater tank, the construction of a pergola and fishing platform, and extension of a fishing platform.
“I wish to acknowledge Yarriambiack Shire Council for its efforts to secure this funding, and making their own contribution of just over $14,000 to the redevelopment of the Warracknabeal Golf Club project,” Mr Delahunty said.
“Beulah Football Club should also be congratulated for its significant contribution of more than $25,000 to their light upgrade, while the Murtoa Angling Club’s contribution of over $12,000 is also a wonderful effort for a community sporting organisation,” he said.
“These improvements will inject a sense of community pride, bring more people together, boost community sport and ensure everyone can enjoy better access to quality facilities whatever their gender, age or ability.”
“Sport is a big part of my life and it’s through projects like this that I hope to keep Victoria the sporting state.”
“State Government is proud to invest in upgrading sports facilities so communities can host bigger and better sporting events, accommodate more people of all abilities, and encourage even more people to get more active more often.”
Mr Delahunty said that sport not only keeps oneself physically and mentally healthy, but they hold communities together.
“This was proved through the drought and then the floods,” he said, “They all help eachother.”
For more information or to make an application to the Community Facility Funding Program, visit www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au.

• PRESENT: (front) Yarriambiack Shire Mayor Kylie Zanker presents Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty with a shire pin after the grant announcement, with (back from left) Beulah Football Club president Tony George, community development officer Dennis Smith, chief executive officer Ray Campling and Warracknabeal Golf Club president Mick Marchment also present for the event.

Website designer injured in accident

superadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:21:38 +0000

POPULAR Warracknabeal website designer Jason Keys was undergoing surgery on Wednesday after a spotlighting incident on Monday night.
Website For Small Business owner Jason Keys along with Phil Zanker and Colin and son Luke Kemp were spotlighting at about 10pm on private property along the Donald-rd when the incident occurred.
Mr Zanker was driving Mr Keys utility when the vehicle hit a two foot deep wash-away, unexpectedly, throwing Mr Keys to the side about eight metres, landing near where the vehicle came to rest and Mr Kemp who was also spotlighting over the top of the vehicle.
Mr Keys suffered four broken ribs, a punctured lung and five damaged vertebrae, while Mr Kemp suffered some significant bruising and a broken toe while Luke who was holding the spotlight at the time was uninjured.
Ambulance and police attended the scene, with Mr Keys being airlifted by Air Ambulance helicopter at about 3am Tuesday to Bendigo Hospital and was later transferred by air to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Mr Zanker said he took Mr Keys wife Jenny to Melbourne on Tuesday to be with her husband who had been placed on a ventilator to assist with his breathing and he had also been placed into an induced coma.
“Mr Keys underwent surgery on Wednesday to have the vertebrate fused and a steel rod inserted to protect the damaged vertebrate,” Mr Zanker said.
“While we are all reasonably experienced spot-lighters the event is extremely distressing and it is just bad luck we didn’t see the wash-away in the paddock,” he said.

Clothing has a ‘second time round’

superadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:21:07 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre has recently had the official opening of its second hand clothing shop, “Second Time Round”.
Yarriambiack Shire Councillor Geoff Lovel was there on the day of the opening to officiate the event in the place of Mayor Kylie Zanker, and present certificates to volunteers committed to the neighbourhood house.
WNHLC manager Wayne Lentsment showed attendees around the neighbourhood house and the new room housing the shop items.
He said they predominantly collect clothing and household items from generous donors in the district.
The idea for the shop came after people started donating their clothes to the neighbourhood house. They were previously in a back room without promotion and Mr Lentsment decided to bring them “to the spotlight”.
This includes a room which houses the clothing and other items, and racks in the front foyer.
Mr Lentsment said they do not charge for the clothes, but they ask for a donation instead.
“This means they can pick up many items for a small amount of money, and it isn’t a set amount they have to pay,” he said.
“After receiving the clothing and toys, these items are washed and cleaned and then placed on racks or display shelves.”
“The people who come through our doors could be looking for a low cost birthday gift for a family member, or something to wear that doesn’t cost the earth.”
Mr Lentsment said WNHLC does not process electrical or hygienic specific items.
“After three months the items not sold are then packaged up and sent to a larger charity in a town close by,” he said.
Volunteers who were acknowledged for their commitment to WNHLC on the day received a citation, gift box and afternoon tea.
Those who attended and received certificates were: Kevin Lucas, for excellent support looking after the grounds and watering the garden throughout summer; Geoff Haebich, for ongoing yard maintenance and grounds cleanup; Sam Mayes, for committing to helping establish the business office through a busy transition period; Gary Schultz, for maintaining an effective computer and laptop pool throughout the transition.
Other citations went to Angela Williams, Peter McDermott and John Martin who were each unavoidably absent on the day.

• SECOND: Councillor Geoff Lovell (left) is shown some of the clothing selections from the new Second Time Round shop by Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre manager Wayne Lentsment.