SUN CITY NEWS Thursday 11 September 2014
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The City of Wanneroo is appealing to Yanchep residents for information relating to the illegal felling of three well established eucalyptus trees at Mary Lindsay Homestead. One of the trees was left lying across the recently built access which leads down to the beach. In addition to providing natural shade, the felled trees are a known species that provide habitat for the endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoo. The damage has been reported to the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) and if anyone has any information about this vandalism, call DER on 1300 784 782. The penalty for a person unlawfully clearing native vegetation is a fine up to $250,000 or three years imprisonment. The neglected heritage listed homestead is supposed to be under video surveillance. The Sun City News is unaware of any film footage of this vandalism incident. Many Yanchep residents believe the Mary Lindsay Homestead project is another Yanchep Two Rocks project that the Mayor, Tracey Roberts, and her council have delayed and forgotten about. The homestead project, like the Oldham Reserve Stage 2 changerooms and new surf club facilities have been ‘in planning’ for more than ten years. As one long time Yanchep resident, who didn’t want to be named, said: “The City of Wanneroo and especially our current Mayor play geopolitical antics with this region. I’m sick and tired of the more affluent suburbs getting priority facilities. Since the new development at Yanchep has taken off, the council haven’t done anything.” Another Yanchep resident said: “We are the forgotten region, the council isn’t interested in what we need up here, it’s a disgrace. We need councillors that live in Yanchep or Two Rocks and willing to stand up for this region.”
INSIDE Photos - Top: Boarded up neglected Mary Lindsay Homestead. Left: Illegally felled trees at homestead. Above: Remainder of tree stump.
n Mayor / local councillors decline offer. n Win tickets to concert. n Yanchep Times revamped.
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From the council meetings . . . Next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo council meeting consists of 30 different reports in a 416 page agenda - Three of the reports directly affect the North Ward.
Behind closed doors The council will consider three reports behind closed doors - (i) Offer to purchase 196 Gnangara Road, Landsdale; (ii) Contractual dispute related to Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex; and (iii) CEO’s annual review.
The first report relates to the Two Rocks Coastal Management. The report states: “Council considered reports in 2003 and 2004 and approved the commissioning of coastal engineering consultants to undertake a study of the coastal erosion at Two Rocks north of the Two Rocks Marina.”
The council does not provide any details to the general public related to these important decisions. The council’s decision is published one week after the council meeting.
Due to unknown reasons, the study has been stagnant, until recently when the City of Wanneroo received a letter dated 14 August 2012, from the Minister for Transport advising that a grant of $50,000 has been approved for this project.
Civic centre extension Only months ago, the council agreed to extensive extension to the Wanneroo Civic Centre at Dundebar Road.
The grant provided partial funding of the project, the council will need to find the balance. The exact cost of the coastal management options is dependent of the adoption of a suitable option and detailed design/documentation. Since the MRA study clearly indicates that the Two Rocks Marina has been the cause of the coastal erosion to the north of the marina, it is the City of Wanneroo’s administrations view that the council is not liable to fund any coastal erosion management works; budget provisions for such works should be made by the state
government as the owner of Two Rocks marina.
monthly beach surveys to capture seasonal and long term changes.
Administration’s recommendation to the council is: receive the M P Rogers and Associates draft report titled ‘Two Rocks Coastal Management’ dated April 2014; authorise a presentation of the recommendations and coastal management options at a public meeting; and undertake ongoing photographic beach monitoring on a quarterly basis and following major storm events, and six
Changerooms In another report, the council will consider the community’s request to build Stage 2 of the Oldham Reserve changerooms. At last month’s City of Wanneroo council meeting the CEO, Daniel Simms, was requested to prepare a report detailing the council’s financial and resource capacity within the current works budget.
The report states: “Based on the indicative project schedule the (Oldham Reserve) project would not be completed prior to the commencement of the 2015 winter season.” A demountable facility has been offered as an alternative at a cost of $100,000, while the council seeks partial funding from the Department of Sports and Recreation’s facility funding to build the permanent $295,000 facility at some time in the future.
The building is less than 20 years old and considered by some to have been ‘under-built’ in 1999, and without sufficient foresight to the future of the City of Wanneroo and its residents. Originally built for about $20 million, the extensions have been estimated to cost at least a further $25 million. The council is expected to accept a quote submitted by WT Partnership Aust P/L of $212,214 to design the new facility, which is scheduled to be completed by July 2017. Tender prices submitted ranged from $179,000 to $240,800.
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Jailed over quad bike accident
Rescued fisherman dies in Perth hospital
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for four years over a quad bike crash that killed an 18-year-old woman near Lancelin, north of Perth.
A man left in a critical condition after he and his neighbour were rescued from waters has died in hospital.
Joshua Bonjour was found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of Jodie Maree Worthington.
David Navin, 38, and Ivan Hallissey, 36, wound up in the ocean several kilometres west of Two Rocks on the morning of Monday 1 September, after a wave swamped their 5.8m vessel, which had been recently purchased.
Ms Worthington was a pillion passenger on Bonjour's quad bike when it hit a car on a dirt track in September 2012.
They were rescued after an emergency beacon on their boat was activated. Both were wearing life jackets, but Mr Navin was unconscious and was taken in a critical condition to Joondalup Health Campus.
The District Court heard the bike was not designed to carry passengers, Bonjour was travelling at speed, and Ms Worthington was not wearing a helmet. Jurors were told that in the minutes before the crash Bonjour had been captured on security footage speeding and doing burnouts. At the time of the crash Bonjour was on a four-year suspended jail term for a string of offences including reckless driving, driving under suspension and burglary. District Court Judge Patrick O'Neal imposed another 18 months for those offences, in addition to the four-year term for the dangerous driving causing death offence, bringing Bonjour's total sentence to five-and-a-half years.
Both men suffered vapour burns from fuel from the boat that had spilled into the water. Mr Navin died in hospital last Friday afternoon.
Judge O'Neal told Bonjour: "You were intentionally driving in a reckless way for the thrill of it."
court saying "it was important for me that the person responsible understands what he's done".
"Had you been travelling at the proper speed with proper control ... there would have been no collision at all," he said.
Ms Purcell described her daughter as ‘perfect’ and her ‘best friend’.
Judge O'Neal said Bonjour's youth was the "single most important" mitigating factor and he had to be "mindful of the prospect of his rehabilitation". Earlier, Ms Worthington's mother, Paula Purcell, read a victim impact statement to the
She said she cried everyday and was "consumed" about why she could not see her daughter and tell her she loved her. "It kills me inside everyday that her future was taken from her," she said. "I wish I could change things or somehow take her place".
With time already served, Bonjour's earliest release date is in 2017, which angered Ms Worthington's grandfather Barry. Outside the court, he said he could not believe the sentence. "He's already had a previous conviction suspended sentence for four years, how does it work? I'd like to know," he said. Photo: Jodie Worthington was fatally injured when the quad bike she was a passenger on crashed.
"With his family's permission, organs were retrieved earlier today and donated for transplantation," a spokesman for Joondalup Health Campus said in a statement. "The family asks for privacy at this time." Water police and the Department of Transport are investigating exactly what happened, but at this stage police are unsure exactly where the boat sank and do not know if it will be recovered. At this stage they said there was no indications it was not seaworthy. Sgt Wear said: "They have done the right thing, they have the safety equipment, they have life jackets on. It goes to show that no matter what the conditions, you always have to be mindful of the ocean and have all the right safety equipment on board. They are lucky to be found but it shows the search and rescue system we have and all the safety equipment they had on board (works), that's why we were able to find them."
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Editorial Newspaper editors are always looking at better and different ways to provide their readers with the best local news possible. Recently, after the City of Wanneroo council made the decision to stop proving their fortnightly “Wanneroo Link’ in the Sun City News, I offered the Mayor, Tracey Roberts, and both North Ward councillors, Norm Hewer and Linda Aitken, the opportunity to publish a regular Mayor and/or councillor column, free of charge. What politician wouldn’t jump at a free opportunity to highlight what is happening? To date, neither the Mayor, or the two ward councillors, have replied directly to this offer. The City of Wanneroo’s manager for communications and events and customer relations, Robert ‘Bob’ Figg, forwarded an email stating: “Thank you for the offer of free space for a column for the Mayor or elected members. “However, after consultation with the CEO and Mayor the City does not feel it is appropriate to take up advertising space that you could otherwise use to attract revenue.” What a joke - I wouldn’t have offered the opportunity, if we weren’t prepared to carry the cost of publishing the proposed column. To me, it just goes to show how little the Mayor and North Ward councillors care about residents and ratepayers in the outer northern suburbs. Or am I expecting too much from our highly paid elected representatives? Do you feel our elected local councillors are doing the job they got elected for? Would you vote for them again? How have you been treated by our elected representatives? I welcome your comments, letters and concerns, I can be contacted on 9561 2500 or at terry@ suncitynews.com.au, and please include your name, address and contact details.
Your letters Cassilda Park Since the Sun City News asked some questions, Cassilda Park has been inspected and mowed. Sadly, once again, the verges on the north side and the east side (Hardy Crt.) were neglected (not mowed). This is the second time in a row that this has occurred. The time before that, a very good job was done – So it’s not ‘too difficult’. Is this an oversight (contractor short cuts), a considered decision or a deliberate vindictive act? None of our volunteer trees (mainly Tuarts) have been replaced at this stage. I would like to see a big shake up in the City of Wanneroo’s conservation/parks department. Community consultation needs to be increased and listened to. As one City of Wanneroo staff member said: “I don’t get paid enough to think about anything special for the community.” We were making progress with some tables and bench seats for Cassilda park. I was sent an aerial photo of the park – Locals could consider where we wanted them.
Sadly, Chris Round put an end to this. I hope we see more community development activity locally – It has been so hard to make any progress, there are so many hurdles. Perhaps we will ‘come of age’ when we get a service station. I have raised this with Yanchep Sun City on several occasions – All I hear is excuses. Two Rocks has been much neglected from day one, we seem to be low priority. Shade and shelter along walk ways and cycle ways are a requirement. Not to mention bus stop shelters along Two Rocks Road. People walking from one end of Two Rocks to the other, don’t know where to ‘spend a penny’. Conservation fencing along walkways prevents one ducking into the bush and achieves little but expenditure. John Clarke, Two Rocks.
Please explain Can anybody explain to me, why was it necessary for the footy club executive committee to present the petition in person with no help from the North Ward councillors?
Is this an example of the mountain going to Mohammed? Well done! Did Linda Aitken (North ward councilor) even know what it was, and why it was needed, when she presented an amendment to approve the extension depending on funding in 2015/16, perhaps? Could it be that it was just a ruse not to do anything? Does she even know where Oldham Park is and what it is used for? Where was North Ward councilor, Norm Hewer, when he was needed? I am wondering why the Mayor, Tracey Roberts, supported this (I believe hastily compiled) amendment so whole heartedly? Hats off to the South Ward councilor, Brett Treby, who took the time and his experience as a councilor to suggest a better course of action to the North Ward councilors. Good stuff Councilor Treby! As the council could find the generous funds to fund themselves, I believe that they can find the funds to fund a 10x10 multi-purpose building for Oldham Park. Martina Thomas, Two Rocks.
Need fuel station I am seeking the community’s opinion on the lack of a fuel service station in Two Rocks. Currently, as you are aware, there is some distance to travel to an operating servo. If going north or east, the first available ones are in Lancelin or Gingin. Considering the rapid growth of Two Rocks and the nearby area of Breakwater Drive a servo is urgently needed. There is ample space to fit one into the current shopping centre car park. So my question is, When are we likely to get one, if at all? Les Couzens, Two Rocks.
Thank you A sincere thank you to all who attended the service that was held on Wednesday 3 September, at the Memorial Wall located at the Yanchep Sports Club to pay our respects to all who took part in the Battle for Australia and to all merchant seamen who paid dearly with their lives during war time. Tributes were laid by John Quigley, Member for Butler and Cr Norman Hewer to honour RSL, Indigenous Servicemen, and Merchant Navy. Joyce Harris, RSL Vice President.
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Angelico Exhibition Year 8 Specialist Visual Art students from Irene McCormack Catholic College were awarded third prize overall in the Years 7,8,9 and 10 General 2D category at the prestigious annual Angelico Exhibition, showcasing a range of diverse and highly skilled works from selected Year 7-12 students in Western Australia.
Seabird Tavern liquidators’ report The latest liquidators update report relating to the closure and bankruptcy of the Seabird Tavern, owned by Midpoint Investments Pty Ltd, as trustee for the Seabird Investment Unit Trust, has just been released. The Melsom Robson Chartered Accountants report states that all unsecured creditors will not receive any dividends from the liquidation of the business.
The 18 specialist arts students’ collaborative piece entitled ‘School of Fish’ is a lino-printing project that utilises a more contemporary approach to printmaking.
The Australian Taxation office is owed over $171,000, with a further $19,116.60 for superannuation and just under $2,000 solicitors account.
Each fish has individual characteristics that were created by the students. Placed together, they create a beautiful array of representations of nature.
The report states the National Bank appointed KPMG as receivers and managers to deal with the sale of the property.
The strength of the school of fish, however, is stronger than any individual fish.
The property was sold in September 2013 with no surplus funds arising from the sale.
A large number of the College’s art students from Years 9 to 12 were selected to display their imaginative creations in this year’s exhibition at the Forrest Centre in Perth.
Oddly, it appears there was a prior sale of the property , with the deposit being paid by the way of gemstones. It has been claimed that the gemstones were worth $600,000, however there is uncertainty as to their true value.
Specialist art teacher, Michael Speechley said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the students.
Purchaser, Freah Pty Ltd, then decided not proceed with the deal due to a problem with the sewer capability, claiming inter alia that Midpoint had misrepresented the position.
“Our artworks proved to be very popular, and impressed not only the many staff and students from the college, but many other visitors to this highly respected annual event.”
Whitepartners, business brokers and real estate agents who are in possession of the gemstones have stated that unless there is agreement between Freah Pty Ltd and David Hicks, director of Midpoint, to refund the gemstones; Whitepartners will retain possession in the absence of a court order to do so. The National Bank have advised that they don’t have any interest in the gemstones or any other assets. The issue is currently in the hands of Freah Pty Ltd to commence court action. The liquidator is bereft of funds and is not in a position to participate in the action. The liquidator, however, invites any other party who have an interest in the matter to make submissions to the court. The liquidator is waiting for the ownership of the gemstones to be resolved before they are able to convene the final meeting of creditors. The finalisation timeframe is unknown until the ownership of the gemstones is resolved.
Air patrols start
If your school has any news articles and great photos, the Sun City News encourages all local schools to submit their articles for publication. Email your articles and photos to news@suncitynews.com.au or contact 9561 2500 for more details.
David Hicks, director for liquidated Midpoint has argued that Freah Pty Ltd conducted acts of ‘deceit’ and ‘dishonesty’ which lead to the cancellation of the contract and subsequent liquidation.
Aerial patrols of metro beaches started last weekend. The Westpac lifesaver rescue helicopter will patrol between Yanchep and Mandurah and out to Rottnest, every weekend, this month. Photos: (top, left to right: Chloe Rippon, Laura Carter Alyssa Tang, Gwyneth Roman, Robynne Brown, Front row: Esther Longstaff, Tia Berard. Bottom: School of fish display.
It will commence seven day a week patrols from October to April, for about two hours each day.
The Fremantle based helicopter is on standby every day of the year to respond to emergencies on water or land. During the 425 hours of air patrols last year, the helicopter was involved in 37 preventive actions and spotted 126 sharks in the metro area.
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Mens’ group receives funding for new shed cheque for $10,500 to the Moore Men’s Shed group. The funding will assist the group build a brand new shed in Guilderton The Gingin Community Bank funding has assisted the group to obtain a further $40,000 from Lotterywest and $6,473 from Shire of Gingin making the whole project possible. Late last month, Gingin Community Bank directors, Tom Cabassi, Mal Harrington, along
with branch manager, Stephen Fidge, and community officer Linda Balcombe, presented a
Until now, the group have been lucky enough to utilise a large shed on Kirk Dewar’s property whilst they plan their new shed.
The group is very appreciative of Kirk’s hospitality, but are looking forward to the commencement of building a new shed in Guilderton which will become their new home. Men’s Shed projects throughout Australia have become an important program which assist men of all ages to get together to form friendships and a place for them to work on projects together in a safe and friendly environment. A major objective is to advance the well-being and health of their male members.
Gingin Bendigo Bank manager, Stephen Fidge, explained the importance of banking with your local community bank as the profits generated from customer’s banking business is directed straight back into our local communities. Over $1.5m has been given by Gingin and Lancelin Bendigo Banks to local communities since the bank opened it’s doors in 2001. Continued support of the bank will allow more money to be poured into worthwhile local projects.
Golden guitar winners perform locally The Gingin Golf Club and Gingin’s Mens Shed are delighted to present Golden Guitar winners, Carter & Carter in a one night only show at the Gingin Golf Club on Saturday 11 October. Since their introduction into Country Music in 2000, award winning country duo, Carter & Carter have continued to make Australian Country Music history and win the hearts of fans all around the world with their fresh and inspiring songs. They were one of the youngest acts to be inducted into the Tamworth ‘ Hands of Fame’ alongside artist like Slim Dusty and Lee Kernaghan. Carter and Carter’s songs and stories continue to gain them a legion of loyal fans across Australia. There performances are described as honest, energetic, unforgettable and guaranteed to leave you smiling.
David was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and Merelyn in Mt Barker, South Australia. Both had established musical careers- David into hard rock and Merelyn into fluffy gospel pop when they met. They started writing contemporary country music together and ten years into their careers they formed Carter & Carter. Tickets to the Carter & Carter show cost $25 pp and $15 child. They can be purchased from Jim on 0409 720 620 or Max on 9575 2306. Full bar will be operating.
Win tickets to Carter & Carter
Courtesy of Gingin Golf Club and Gingin’s Mens Shed, the Sun City News has one double pass to the Carter & Carter show at the Gingin Golf Club on Saturday 11 October. For your chance to win this great prize, cut out this entry form and post it to Sun City News’ Carter & Carter Competition. PO Box 1, Two Rocks 6037. Entries close at 5.00pm, Friday 3 October 2014. Winner will be notified within 48 hours.
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Free Eskimo Joe show at Wanneroo The City of Wanneroo’s Eskimo Joe concert will be held at Wanneroo Showgrounds on Saturday 8 November, from 4.00pm. The event is free, but you must secure tickets from the City of Wanneroo web site wanneroo.wa.gov.au/concert, with a limit of four tickets per household - City of Wanneroo residents can obtain tickets
online from 1 October 2014, with tickets being available to the general public, online from 13 October.
drums and guitar, and Kavyen Temperley, on bass guitar and vocals.
Eskimo Joe has won eight ARIAs with six albums including the 2013 ‘Wastelands’.
Eskimo Joe founders MacLeod and Temperley were school mates at John Curtin Senior High School.
Eskimo Joe is a West Australian alternative rock band that was formed in 1997 by Stuart MacLeod, on guitars, Joel Quartermain, on
Temperley left school at sixteen to concentrate on writing music, moving into a share house with Simon Leach, who played bass
guitar in a funk band called Carpet. The other members were his brother, Stuart on drums and guitarist Joel Quartermain; all three were former students at Hollywood Senior High School. When Temperley joined Carpet they changed the name to Freud's Pillow.The band performed around Perth and Fremantle from 1995 to 1998.
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Amazing photo from GDC
Facts about the Gingin Leaning Tower
Professional photographer, David Savage, recently snapped this amazing photo at the Gingin Gravity Discovery Centre.
n The Leaning Tower of Gingin was constructed to enable the replication of g r a v i t y experiments by Galileo on the Leaning Tower of Pisa. n The height of the Tower from the ground to the roof is 45 metres. n The inclination of the Tower is 15 degrees, this makes the most Leaning Tower in the World. n The concrete foundations weigh in excess of 750 tonnes. n The Tower weighs approximately 100 tonnes. The Tower is triangular shaped. n The Tower can be lowered to the ground, for maintenance, if required. n Ten levels of stairs allows access to the summit of the Tower. n The Tower has 222 steps to the top observation platform. n Construction of the Tower commenced in May 2007. n The Tower was completed on 4th April 2008. n The Tower is equivalent to the height of a 13 story building. n The Tower is located at the Gravity Discovery Centre off Military Road in Gingin. n The Tower is open to the public Tuesday Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. (Closed Mondays) except for public holidays.
The photo consists on a well-planned timelapse set up - The start trail shot is made up of 100 individual 30 second long exposures that are then blended using dedicated trail software to create the trail. It would have been possible to achieve the same image in just one 50 minute long exposure, however by using the compositing technique it gives the option to make a shot timelapse movie, or use an individual image showing the in blurred stars. To take this kind of image you shoot at a high ISO. ISO is the sensitivity of the sensor to light, the higher the number, the more sensitive the camera is to light. In the case of the star trail shot the ISO was set to 3200. The aperture on of the lens was set to f2.8; this allows the most light into the camera during the exposure, and the shutter speed was set to 30 seconds. The 30 second exposure time was selected because this allows enough time for the camera to record the light, without the stars starting to show the effects of the earths rotation. The camera was mounted on a tripod, set to continuous drive mode and the cable release was locked on for the camera to shoot away. Due to the fact that it was a cold night condensation forming on the lens was an issue. To prevent this, a disposable chemical hand warmer was secured onto the lens using a rubber band. The warmth from the hand warmer helps to prevent the lens from become too cold. David has many photos at: www.facebook.com/pages/David-SavagePhotography/158383570886737
Photos: Courtesy of the Gravity Discovery Centre and David Savage.
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Council to the Community SEPTEMBER 2014 WAYJO QUINTET TO PERFORM IN GUILDERTON
CHANGE TO HEALTH CARE CLINIC GUILDERTON
PRACTICAL DRIVING ASSESSMENT CANCELLATIONS
The Guilderton Community Association is pleased to be hosting the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Quintet on Saturday 25th October 2014. This concert will feature the extraordinary talent of five young musicians from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Just letting our Guilderton community know that Silver Chain nurse practitioner, Ange Patras, will be conducting her weekly clinic at the Guilderton Country Club on Mondays only. The Wednesday clinic has been temporarily cancelled for the month of September and will resume again in October.
The Shire of Gingin would like to remind prospective learner drivers that if you need to cancel your booking for a Practical Driving Assessment at our premises then we need two working days’ notice, otherwise you will forfeit your $68.70 entitlement. Details of this policy can be found on your Learner’s Permit, however if you have any queries please contact our Licensing staff on 9575 2211 (Option 1).
To contact Ange Patras phone 0418 804 643 or you can call the Silver Chain Customer Centre on 1300 650 803.
2014/15 FIREBREAK ORDER
n Time: 4pm – 6pm n Venue: Gabbadah Park, Guilderton (in the event of inclement weather the concert will be held in the Guilderton Community Hall) n Cost: Admission is free!
Last month the Shire of Gingin sent landowners and occupiers its 2014/15 Firebreak Order in preparation for the summer bushfire season. If you have not received a copy, please contact us and we will arrange to have one mailed to you. We strongly urge our community to read this document carefully to determine what action you might Shire personnel are continuing routine verge spraying as part of our verge need to take to make your property fire safe. The Firebreak Order is also available maintenance programme. If you do not want your verge sprayed please contact on our website. If you have any queries regarding the Firebreak Order please contact Danica Todd on 9575 2211 (Option 6) or email ess@gingin.wa.gov.au. Paul Postma, Chief Bush Fire Control Officer on 9575 2211 (Option 3).
SCHEDULED VERGE SPRAYING CONTINUES
BYO chairs, rugs and refreshments for an evening of class and smooth sounds.
EARLY RATES INCENTIVE PAY YOUR RATES AND WIN A reminder to our community that ratepayers who pay their rates in full by 17 September will be in the running to win a host of fantastic prizes. There are 10 prize packages to be won which include combinations of cash, holidays, fuel and restaurant vouchers, WASO tickets and more, all generously donated by local and regional businesses with a total value of over $15,000. Winners will be randomly selected from the rates database at the end of September and presented with their prizes at the Early Rates Incentive Awards function to be held at the Gingin Shire Office on Tuesday 21 October 2014. If you would like to know more about the prize packages contact either André LakeGow or Jane Windnagel at rates@gingin.wa.gov.au or 9575 2211 (Option 2).
NOMINATE NOW! PREMIER’S AUSTRALIA DAY ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Nominations are now open for the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards which focus on outstanding community contribution and participation. Nominate an inspiring community member or group within the Shire of Gingin for an award to be presented at a ceremony on Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2015. For full details of the award categories and to download a nomination form please visit www.ausdaywa.com.au. Nominations should then be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Gingin by Friday 27 November 2014.
Further Council information is available on www.gingin.wa.gov.au or at Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503 Telephone: 08 9575 2211 Facsimile: 08 9575 2121 Email: mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
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Market gardener serious flight risk Carabooda market gardener, Michael Le, at the centre of an alleged illegal worker racket was described in the Perth Magistrate’s Court, last week, as a ‘significant flight risk’, after he asked for permission to travel to Vietnam. Michael Le was seeking changes to his bail conditions so he could fly overseas for business. The Director of Public Prosecutions opposed the change, despite Mr Le vowing to return to Perth. Mr Le and his brother, Canh, have been charged with money laundering, and harbouring unlawful noncitizens after a multi-agency raid on their Carabooda property in May. Police allege the pair ran a criminal empire through their business interests in primary produce, construction and the entertainment industry. Mr Le’s lawyer, Laurie Levy, revealed the brothers had lost a $7.2 million Woolworths contract and a $3 million IGA contract after they were arrested and charged.
He told the court Mr Le needed to travel to Vietnam to address problems with the construction and export arm of their business empire. Mr Levy said his client had ‘enormous incentive’ to return to Perth because his company was building a $12 million medical centre in Karrinyup and owned farmland valued at $32 million.
Mr Le was born in Vietnam and became an Australian after migrating to Perth in the early 1980s. The court was told his Korean born wife was currently living overseas with their two children. Prosecutor, Sarah Oliver, said Mr Le had strong ties outside Australia and could easily live overseas for an extended period.
She said Mr Le was facing a long term of imprisonment if he was convicted of the charges. Magistrate Colin Roberts said Mr Le would be required to produce a $2 million surety and adjourned the hearing until 11 September, to give him time to find the surety bond. During this time, Mr Le’s defence will also be seeking the return of mobile phones and other property seized during the raid in May.
Chittering wildflower festival The Chittering community is gearing up to celebrate its 21st Wildflower Festival. The four day festival starts on Thursday 11 September, through to Sunday 14 September, with several new activities this year.
Chittering Landcare will have a display of about 300 different species, along with wildlife carers, market, photographic display, quilting display World War I centenary display, plus much, much more.
Restoration of the Town Hall, built in 1939, will be completed in time to house the wildflower specimens and display of massed flowers. The town of Bindoon will also have some of its new gardens out in colour and the newly
established Tale Trail will be open for those wishing to take a stroll through some history of Chittering. Most Festival activities are within walking distance of the Town Hall.
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Beach clean up - Can you help? Terry George is organising a ‘Beach Clean Up’ at Yanchep on Sunday 12 October, starting at 10.00am at the Capricorn Esplanade beach access. Plastic forms the majority, about 80 per cent, of the rubbish dumped into the oceans. Of this ten per cent consists of plastic bags. The plastic does break into smaller and smaller pieces, via interaction with sunlight and salt water, however in some areas of the ocean there is dense particulate pollution of plastic forming what is classed as a plastic island. This breaking down process takes a long time and in that time causes havoc with wildlife. The plastic poisons, entangles, causes painful intestinal obstructions and death of a variety of marine animals, such as turtles, sea birds, whale and seals.
Tangaroa Blue Foundation is an Australian registered charity focused on the health of our marine environment, and coordinates the Australian Marine Debris Initiative, an on-
ground network of volunteers, communities, organisations and agencies around the country monitoring the impacts of marine debris along their stretch of coastline.
The plastics can be passed on from one generation to another when parents regurgitate stomach contents to feed young. If you would like to participate in the Yanchep Beach Clean Up, call Terry on 0458 482 930.
Recycle your old mobile phones Recycling your old mobile phone has been made easier The Sun City News has joined with ‘MobileMuster’ to help keep old mobiles and accessories out of landfill by recycling them.
batteries which have been kept out of landfill. MobileMuster is the Australian mobile phone industry’s official product stewardship program funded voluntarily by most handset manufacturers and all network carriers.
Over 93 per cent of the materials used in mobiles are recyclable. These materials can be used to make everything from plastic fence posts to stainless steel products.
This free recycling service enables everyone to play their part in keeping old mobiles out of landfill ensuring they are recycled in a safe, secure and ethical way. None of the items collected are re-sold for re-use.
Australians love to hang onto their old mobiles with 57 per cent keeping them even if they don’t work. Mobiles should never be thrown out. They’re not biodegradable, and may contain some potentially environmentally hazardous material. Recycling 50,000 handsets can replace the need to mine 110 tonnes of gold ore, 123 tonnes of silver bearing ore or 11 tonnes of copper sulphide ore. All data left on a mobile will be destroyed by MobileMuster
during the recycling process so there are no data concerns. Please make sure to remove any data that you or your staff want to keep before recycling. Since the telecommunications industry introduced its recycling service in 1999, MobileMuster has collected 1014 tonnes of mobile waste including over 7.79 million mobile phones and
If you have an old mobile phone you would like to dispose of, drop it into the ‘Recycle’ box at the Sun City News office at Shop 14, Two Rocks Shopping Centre, Enterprise Ave, Two Rocks, behind IGA, during office hours - Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. It is estimated there are over 23.5 million unwanted mobiles in homes around Australia.
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Pirates v Tiger Sharks Grand Final, again This year’s CMCFL league football grand final will be a repeat of last year with the Lancelin Ledge Point Pirates taking on the Cervantes Tiger Sharks in Moora on Saturday.
victory over a listless Mavericks team.
Recruit star, Ryan Smith, after a three week lay off due to injury.
The two clubs have been the clear stand-outs in 2014, with the Pirates holding the edge winning three of the four encounters.
The Pirates finished on top of the league ladder this year and won through to the grand final by defeating Cervantes in the second semi final played in Lancelin on 30 August.
It’s interesting to note that Cervantes’ Brent LeCras and Pirates’ Warren Benjamin, were separated by just one vote in the CMCFL Best and Fairest Awards which LeCras won and between them, the pair polled nearly 50 per cent of the total votes. The Pirates will be keen to welcome back Fox 8’s The
Cervantes will be without their coach, Ken Pense, who was suspended for abusive and obscene language during the second semi final.
This left Cervantes to take on Moora last Saturday in the preliminary final in Cervantes, where they chalked up an easy
Cervantes will be hoping to repeat their 2013 grand final win while their opponents, relative newcomers to the league, will be setting their sights on their inaugural premiership. The game commences at 2.15pm in Moora, Saturday 13 September.
Photo (Courtesy Kym Illman): Pirate Warren Benjamin flies from the back in the second semi final, two weeks ago.
Netball club celebrates 40th anniversary Late last month, about 50 current, inaugural and past members of the Yanchep Netball Club celebrated their 40th anniversary with an afternoon tea at Yanchep Inn. Many great memories and yarns were exchanged and remembered over the generations at the club. Yanchep Netball Club has been successful with many premierships and finals appearance - In their inaugural year they won the 1974 C grade seniors premiership, then followed up with the Seniors BII premiership in 1975. This year, Yanchep has five teams competing in various grade finals. Photo: Group of inaugural members having a laugh.
Redhawks and Eagles in finals This Sunday (14 September), Yanchep front up to a rematch with WarwickGreenwood, at Robinson Reserve, Tuart Hill. The game starts at 2.30pm and all supporters are urged to get down there and ‘scream for your team’.
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Over the past few weeks, both Yanchep Redhawks and Gingin Eagles have been competing in their football finals. In the Mortlock League, Gingin Reserves won their second semi-final 14.13 (97) to defeat Dowerin-Wylie 4.6 (30). This weekend’s grand final will see Gingin take on Dowerin-Wylie, after they defeated Toodyay by 11 points. Gingin seniors were knocked out of the finals with a 33 point loss to Toodyay.
Yanchep Redhawks have struggled in this year’s final series. After finishing league leaders at the end of the home and away season, the Redhawks lost to Warwick-Greenwood in the second semifinal by 9 points. Last weekend the Redhawks fronted up to Queens Park in the do-or-die preliminary final. Yanchep ran out 46 point winners. The final score was Yanchep 15.10 (100) to Queens Park 8.6 (54).
If your club or organisation has any news articles, photos or scores that you would like published, contact the Sun City News on 9561 2500 or email your information to sports@suncitynews.com.au.
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2014 Telethon Home at Eden Beach
The 2014 Eden Beach Telethon Home by In-Vogue is situated in the heart of one of WA’s newest beach side communities in Jindalee. With direct beach access and parks, it’s close to shops, cafes, schools, restaurants and transport. A beachside haven that’s close to everything. This beautiful estate offers the ultimate relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Satterley’s chief executive, Nigel Satterley, said the 2014 Eden Beach Telethon Home by In-Vogue is designed for modern living which is why Eden Beach continues to be one of the best selling residential estates in Perth’s north.
The proximity to the shore inspired the InVogue designers to create a modern quintessentially Australian beach house.
“Every time the lucky residents of Eden Beach turn off the main street for home, they will be met by a beautiful ocean view,” Mr Satterley said. “It is the perfect choice for those looking for a relaxed lifestyle, and that’s exactly what the owner of 2014 Telethon Home can look forward too.
An eye-catching facade with a combination of facebrick, render, cladding and shingle roof tile. The home has four bedroom and two bathroom home with open plan living, home theatre and study.
“Eden Beach has already proven itself as a strong contender in the booming northcorridor with more than 250 home sites sold since first releasing land to the public last October.”
The Telethon Home is located at 7 Faba Lane, Jindalee, Marmion Avenue into Eden Beach Estate.
The home is open for viewing on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, and Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
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Lovely designed home
This well presented and tastefully decorated home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2012 built home is on a massive 543 square metre block. A lovely design and quirkiness makes this home light and spacious with a large kitchen, dining, living area opening to under roof outdoor living area which adjoins another huge area to the side all professionally landscaped with plenty of space for a possible future pool or a man shed. The master bedroom is a little different in design with walk-around and reversed ensuite, separate WC, plus three more double bedrooms all with robe recesses, sunken second living area or activity/study, good size laundry and ducted airconditioning throughout including in garage and gas hot water. The home has a double garage, reticulated gardens and a park straight across the road for the kids.
Call Tracy Ewins from Harcourt Beachside on 0449 074 270 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 11 Firewood Vista, Yanchep. Asking price: $445,000. Agent: Harcourt Beachside Brazier Road, Yanchep. Phone: 9561 1750
Sensational home
This superb two storey residence positioned just two streets from the beachfront takes advantage of breath taking ocean views to the rear of the property.
This sensational home is located in the upmarket Two Rocks Yachting Village, you are super handy to the marina, beach, shops and cafes.
This home has four bedrooms, all with BIR's, two bathrooms, large kitchen with island bench and dishwasher, plus a good sized living areas. Upstairs has ducted evaporative airconditioning, a large master bedroom with ensuite, plus your own living area which opens out to a timber deck offering glorious ocean views.
Call Craig Hoskins from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0414 473 360 to arrange an inspection of this property.
There is wood heating, nice fixtures and fittings, fantastic huge gabled patio ideal for outdoor entertaining, established gardens with bore and auto retic.
Asking price: $569,000+.
Double remote garage, hardstand area perfect for a boat/caravan, also has access to rear.
Address: 8 Atlanta Drive, Two Rocks.
Agent: L J Hooker Real Estate. Shop 13, Two Rocks Shopping Centre, Two Rocks.. Phone: 9561 1207
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Atlantis Beach at Two Rocks gets underway Earlier the week, staff from Acumen Development Solutions, a development consultancy business with expertise in project management, held a community meeting at the Phil Renkin Centre to inform locals about the Capricorn Village Joint Venture group’s newest development Atlantis Beach.
sector including Cedar Woods, Australand, Stockland and Satterley Property Group.
The development is over 400 hectares in size, consisting of 5,000 new home lots, four public schools, high school, private college, 41 hectares of parks and open space which will be developed over the next 20 to 30 years depending on the real estate market.
In September 2012, Jarrod and Nick established Acumen Development Solutions.
The project’s vision is to create an active community that blends with the existing town and benefits from its unique coastal location. Stage 1 of the development will start soon with access to the new development from Blaxland Avenue and through The Reef development.
Jarrod Rendell has worked as a licensed Valuer with both Colliers Jardine FPDSavills. Jarrod has worked with both Australand and Stockland in Acquisition and Business Development roles.
average 450 square metre block. Acumen director, Jarrod Rendell, told the meeting they were planning to set up a sales and information office in Two Rocks, at the closed Salicia’s cafe shop site, by about October 2014.
Earthworks are expected to start in September 2014 with the first of new homes being built from June 2015 and new residents moving in by February 2016.
Originally, under the Dr Russel Perry regime, the first stage of this development was expected to start on the northern side of Breakwater Road, not far from the newly constructed Two Rocks Primary School.
With the Atlantis Beach development, the joint venture is partnering with seven major residential building companies to be able to offer ‘home and land’ packages to new residents on an
About 12 months ago, Acumen Development Solutions were appointed as the new specialist development consultancy firm with expertise in project
management and the acquisition and sale of englobo land. Jarrod Rendell told the community meeting the plans to the redevelopment of the Two Rocks town centre will see it become the commercial, cultural and community heart of Two Rocks. The contemporary coastal community with boutique retail outlets, a mix of residential types, a ‘town square’, cafe precinct and more. Some of the changes are already happening, including the soon to open Pickled Herring restaurant. Mr Rendell then went on to say they were investigating options to improve King Neptune by reopening the access pathways,
remove the graffiti and clean up the site, install lighting, add interpretive signage of the history and significance, and create a mural art wall. He then stated that Capricorn Village Joint Venture didn’t own any of the town centre site or the Atlantis Marine Park site were the King sits, but they would work with the owners and the City of Wanneroo to develop these community initiatives. The two key people behind Acumen are Nick Perrignon and Jarrod Rendell. Mr Perrignon has held senior positions with some of Australia’s largest companies in the property
The Sun City News understands a revised Two Rocks District Plan is currently being considered by the City of Wanneroo planning department before they agree it is suitable to release to the community for comment. A public meeting is expected to be held to give the community opportunity to discuss the plan in detail. Mr Rendell told the attendees at last Monday’s Atlantis Beach community information meeting, that if anyone had any questions, concerns or required additional information, they could contact their office - Level 1, 14 Lyall Street, South Perth or phone (08) 6361 1731, or email: info@acumends.com.au Capricorn Village Joint Venture are the developers who started Capricorn Yanchep about nine years ago.
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Passion for local art The SunCity Artists ‘Living in Harmony’ art exhibition is proving very popular with over 70 artwork on display in four different categories. This weekend is your last chance to drop into the Downstairs Gallery, on the lower level at the Two Rocks Shopping Centre to view some wonderful local art, craft and photography. Many of the artworks are for sale and don’t forget to vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ award.
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Be part of the show Planning for this year’s Wanneroo Show is well underway, with the recent release of the schedule of competitions and prizes being released to the general public. The schedule book is over 90 pages of competitions ranging from vegetables, fruit & nuts, jams, hobbies, poultry, budgerigars, rabbits, horses and horse events. This year’s Wanneroo Show Idol offers children from eights years old the opportunity to highlight their talent. All competitions offer a great opportunity of everyone to be involved in the show.
New committee The Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group held their annual general meeting at Sun City Yacht Club on Sunday 31 August. Jeff Howe was elected unanimously as the new commander, with out going commander David Haines, being elected as deputy commander. Wayne Wyatt was elected as operations officer, Pam Annesley as secretary, Kay Westphal as treasurer, Laurie Reyne, Rob Ross and Thomas Kim as committee members.
The Wanneroo Show is Western Australia’s largest regional show attracting over 20,000 people each year. The first Wanneroo Agricultural Show was officially opened by Sir John Forrest on 21 August 1909, following a resolution of the Wanneroo Road Board in 1908 declaring “… that Members of the Board form themselves into a committee for the purpose of forming an Agricultural Society to promote a Show in the district.” Since then, each year the Wanneroo Agricultural Show has showcased agricultural, horticultural and other associated industries within the Wanneroo region and has grown to become both the state’s largest Regional Agricultural Show and the premier community event within the Wanneroo region.
Audrey Rowland, Jim Smith and Andy Butcher were awarded ‘Hardest working non-committee members for 2013-14’. The Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group is a not-for-profit organisation providing boating assistance and radio coverage seven days a week with over 40 active volunteers.
In 2014 the Wanneroo Agricultural Show will be held over two days, Friday 28 November, and Saturday 29 November.
If you would like to get involved with the Sea Rescue group, call 9561 5777 or drop into the Sea Rescue building near the recreation boat ramp at Two Rocks marina.
Copies of the Wanneroo Agricultural Show’s ‘Schedule of Prizes’ are available from the Sun City News’ office at Shop 14, Two Rocks Shopping Centre, during office hours.
The Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group has been assisting the Western Australian boating public since 1991.
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Give way to ducklings “This often results in the ducklings attempting to cross roads and cycle paths as they try to get to their destination,” she said. “Ducks on the move have been known to bring major highways and even the Mitchell Freeway to a halt, so we ask motorists and cyclists to try and avoid them without endangering themselves or other road users,” she said.
Photo: Courtesy of Rick Dawson. Spring has sprung in the Perth metro area with ducklings starting to emerge from their nests in search of the nearest wetland, prompting a reminder from the Department of Parks and Wildlife for people to exercise caution on roads near water bodies.
Wildlife officer, Emma Lipianin, said ducks often nested in tree hollows a considerable distance away from the water and once their young hatched, mothers had a long journey ahead of them to bring their ducklings to the nearest wetland.
“While the sight of fluffy ducklings waddling along after their mother is one of nature’s great displays, it can also be a major hazard. “It is best that they are not disturbed while in such a vulnerable state, so we encourage people not to approach them, feed them or interfere with them in any way.” Ms Lipianin said it also was not
uncommon to see ducks and their hatchlings in backyard swimming pools.
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“If this occurs, we recommend that people leave gates open if pool access can be supervised and encourage them to leave, without chasing them, so they can find suitable nearby wetlands,” she said. To report sick or injured wildlife, call the department’s Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055.
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Guilderton hosts Tidy Town awards
The first of this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful WA Midwest-Gascoyne Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities awards were held in the coastal town of Guilderton, last week. Guilderton, who won the regional title last year, played host to representatives from a number of Midwest and Gascoyne towns where the overall regional title for 2014 was won by Three Springs. Several other regional award categories were presented during the ceremony and were won by: n Dongara Port Denison – Natural Environment Conservation. n Guilderton – Community Action and Partnerships. n Kalbarri – General Appearance. n Kalbarri – Water Conservation. n Meekatharra – Waste Management and Litter Prevention. n Moora – Energy Innovation. n Murchison Settlement – Young Legends. n Northampton – Heritage and Culture. Three Springs will now compete with other regional winners for the overall WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities title in November.
Nominations open WA Youth awards Nominations are now open for young West Australians who are inspiring others or making a positive contribution to the community to be honoured at the 16th annual WA Youth Awards. Minister for Youth, Tony Simpson, said this year’s overall winner would travel throughout the State as WA’s youth ambassador, inspiring other young people and expanding their own horizons. The awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of young people aged 12 to 25, include: n Minister for Youth’s Outstanding Youth Worker Award. n Under-18 Future Leader Award. n Community Leadership Award. n Organisational Achievement Award. n Cultural Endeavours Award. n Active Participation Award. One individual category winner will be chosen as the overall WA Young Person of the Year. Nominations are open until Friday 3 October, 2014. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in November. More information is available at www.yacwa.org.au/wayouthawards/
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Nominations open for Rural Women’s Award will benefit primary industries and rural Australia. “This bursary can be used for a number of purposes including formal training in leadership and business management, overseas study tours, the development of business plans and pilot programs, conferences and industry forums or educational and promotional programs.” Women involved in agriculture are encouraged to nominate for the 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award.
The WA winner will also have the opportunity to attend the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course in Canberra with other State and Territory winners and represent WA at the national awards.
Minister for Agriculture and Food, Ken Baston, said the award was open to all women in primary industries and rural Western Australia.
Applications close on 31 October 2014. For nomination forms and further information, visit www.rirdc.gov.au/rural-women's-award or contact Christine Thompson on 9881 0222.
“The award supports and recognises the leadership role of women within their community and the outstanding contribution they make to agriculture and rural WA,” Mr Baston said. “The award recipient will receive a $10,000 bursary towards a project or initiative that
Jackie Jarvis from Margaret River was the WA winner, last tear. Jackie is a primary producer who jointly owns a commercial vineyard and wine production company and is also the West Australian Manager for MADEC, a not for profit business operating in the training and employment sector.
Fireworks night in Neergabby
The Neergabby Community Association is very excited about the fireworks night this year. Saturday 28 September. If you have not been before the venue is the Neergabby Community Grounds on the corner of Gingin Brook Road and Telephone Road in Neergabby (Gingin). Gates open at 5.00pm The organising committee have set themselves t objective to make this year bigger and better than last year, and as you know last year was awesome. So what's new? The band this year is New Trix. A cover band that plays all styles of music, bring your dancing shoes. The Gravity Discovery Centre is on board hosting 'The Rocket Man' among other things, to entertain everyone before the show starts. The Serendipity Gallery will have a display of mosaics. There will be the usual raffles and BBQ dinner for sale; ice cream and coffee van; and of course, the fireworks themselves and as usual the bonfire. The 'guy' competition is on again so start making those guys now. Bring your chair, insect repellent, food and drink, if you prefer your own picnic to the awesome burgers the committee and volunteers make each year, and get ready for a wonderful family night of entertainment.
Merriment, mirth and mayhem among comical confusion Comedy chaos comes to Wanneroo's Limelight Theatre this October in a show for lovers of old-fashioned farce.
directed and performed in a veritable plethora of productions across a range of styles.
Written by veteran playwright Ray Cooney and his son Michael, Tom, Dick and Harry is the story of Tom Kerwood and his wife trying to adopt a baby, but their attempts to impress a busybody social worker are jeopardised by Tom’s useless brothers Dick and Harry.
Over the past 18 years, he has scored three award hat-tricks at Limelight Theatre, picking up best actor in a major role, best director and best set three times each.
Their antics involve illegal immigrants, the Russian mafia and local police, as well as a dead body they plan on selling to a medical school. “Throw a few Croatian stowaways into the mix and you have the makings of a hilarious evening,” director Bob Mainwaring says. “It’s a bit of a change to have a farce which is not a ‘trouser-dropping comedy’, so to speak. “I was attracted to the integrity of the writers and their commitment to giving a balanced mix of visual and verbal humour in everyday situations.” Involved in professional and community theatre for 65 years, Mainwaring has
With Tom, Dick and Harry, which has appeared in London’s West End, Mainwaring believes his main challenge is the timing. “The key is orchestrating it effectively during fast-moving action, matched with the smooth use of special effects and a fairly large cast on stage at any one time. Farce is a challenge in many ways because pace and timing are vital to carry the plot before the audience catches on to just how daft it may be,” he said. Tom, Dick and Harry plays at 8pm October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. Tickets can be booked by calling 9571 8591 between 9am and midday, Monday to Friday, or at www.limelighttheatre.com. Limelight Theatre is located on Civic Drive, Wanneroo.
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Thursday 11 September Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association monthly meeting will be held at the Phil Renkin Centre in Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome. Please ring Helen on 9561 2221 for more information.
Saturday 13 September Yanchep Little Athletics Registration Day at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre between 10.00am and 1.00pm.
Saturday 13 September Nippers Registration Day at Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club. 9.00am to 12noon, at Yanchep Community Centre, 7 Lagoon Drive, Yanchep.
Tuesday 16 September Shire of Gingin council meeting, starting at 3.00pm. All members of the general public welcome to attend.
Tuesday 16 September City of Wanneroo council meeting, starting at 7.00pm. All member of the community are welcome to attend. At this meeting the council will consider the Oldham Reserve changeroom plans, after a 15 year delay.
Tuesday 16 September Casino bus leave Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and Yanchep Sports Club at 5.25pm. Bookings 9561 5321 or 0407 992 384. $15pp.
Sunday 21 September Yanchep United Football Club’s trophy presentation. Starts at 9am sharp, fun begins 11am after presentation, at St Andrews Park, Moorpark Drive, Yanchep.
Sunday 5 October Wanneroo Civic Choir performing at Phil Renkin Centre. 3.00pm start. $10pp, school age children free.
Saturday 11 October Carter & Carter Show at Gingin Golf Club - Tickets 0409 720 620 or 9575 2306.
Monday 13 October Yanchep Two Rocks Bus Group 25th anniversary morning tea. Call Julie 9561 1538.
Tuesday 21 October Casino bus leave Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and Yanchep Sports Club at 5.25pm. Bookings 9561 5321 or 0407 992 384. $15pp.
Saturday 25 October WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Quintet perform at Gabbadah Park, Guilderton. 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Admission is free, BYO chairs, rug and refreshment.
SPORTS RESULTS
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Sat 23 Aug - Club C/ships Week 1 Ladies: M Wetherly 83, B Hardeman 92, C Meharry 100. Mens: P Rouse 85, A Wetherly 85, P Flavell 86. NTP: L Johnson 4/13, P Rouse 8/17. Lady's best 2nd shot: M Wetherly. Men's best 2nd shot: A Wetherly. Longest putt: J Bresland.
All Community Diary, Sports Results, News articles and Photos are required by 12noon, Saturday 20 September. Email to: news@suncitynews.com.au
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Wed 27 Aug - Scroungers: B Hicks ocb B Johnson 21, D Roxburgh 18. NTP: B Hicks 12. Long putt: B Wegner & J Bresland. Best 2nd shot & longest drive: P Flavell. Sat 30 Aug - Club C/ships Week 2 Ladies: M Wetherly 168, B Hardeman 188, C Meharry 201. Mens: A Wetherly 165 (winner 1st playoff hole) P Rouse 165. Wed 4 Sept - Scroungers: B Hicks 22, P Flavell 20, NTP:
B Hicks 3, P Flavell 4, B Wegner 8, Longest putt: M Schmiedt.
SCCC Fri 5 Sept - Ladies S/ford: A Mann 38, D McNeary 32, L Finlay, M Glover 31. Mens S/ford: T Killgallon 37, E Morris 36, B Finlay, B Perryman, A Lamb, S Donovan, J Parr 35, D Ryan 34.
Yanchep Golf Club Sat 23 Aug - Club C/ship
Men: Club champion: P Leigh 329, J McIntyre 343. A Grade Champion: B Cherry 276 nett, K Attwood 279. B Grade Champion: R Dixon 275, A Faulks 279. Women, Club Champion: R Warrilow 374, G Reyne 378. Nett Champion: S Rapinese 278, S Pawlenko 294. Sun 30 Aug - S/ford Men: M Nunn 39, J McIntyre ocb B Cherry 35. Women: R Warrilow 35, S Pawlenko 31.
YOUR SUPPORT WANTED Support the Yanchep Redhawks juniors and seniors, Yanchep Little Athletics and Yanchep Cricket Club by attending next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo’s council meeting and help get the overdue changerooms finished. The meeting starts at 7.00pm, on Tuesday 16 September, at Wanneroo Administration Building, Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo.
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Major Raffe Results 1st prize (Fiji Accommodation and flight voucher) S Woodard -Ticket 05465. 2nd prize (BMX Bike) L Harding - Ticket 02970. 3rd prize (Andrea Bocelli tickets) V Carter - Ticket 00961.
A Big Thank You to the Gingin Community The 2014 Gingin DHS Gala, held on Saturday 23rd August, was a marvelous success in bringing all of the Gingin community together and raised over $30,000. The Gala was attended by more than 170 people from across the school and broader community. The atmosphere and catering were fantastic with a delicious two course meal prepared from local donated produce, whilst the Recereation Centre hall and front room decorations set a great vibe for the night. A popular finish to the dinner was a dessert dash, which included local cooks donating a dessert and tables bidding for the right to choose their dessert first. The lemon tart took first prize cooked by Nicole Hendry Butler, who also happened to be the co-ordinating cook and decorator of the evening meal and surrounds. Emma Mitchell, the P&C co-ordinator of the evening thanked all those who had supported the evening either through donations or attendance and explained the main purpose of the evening was for fundraising for a playground for the older primary school students. The Gingin P&C had over 120 items donated from local business, local families, Gingin DHS students and teachers which were well received by all those that attended. Items included private dance lessons, face painting, star gazing, local beef and pork producer meat vouchers, mosaic lessons, mountains of manure, man cave hampers, WWII memorabilia, fantastic art created by Gingin DHS students and Moore River holidays. The most popular item was the Garden Art Hand Sculpture created by the Year 7 Art Class. The P and C were exceptionally happy with the night and thanked all those that attended and donated.
Sharon's Family Day Care Yanchep Vacancies Tuesdays & Thursdays I am a qualified educator with 12 years experience, CCB & CCR available. EYLF in place, affiliated with Community Vision For enquiries, call Sharon 0407 263 994.
TO LODGE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD Call 9561 2500
70 litre bags only $12ea Pre-book to beat the rush. Delivery avail $1 p/bag. Contact Gerry 9561 2952 or 0438 861 000 Single bed - Ensemble. As new. Free of stains, pets, smokers. $47.9561 6980.
EMPLOYMENT
LETTERBOX DELIVERERS The Sun City News has a vacancy for a Letterbox Distributor in Two Rocks and Amberton Estate. n Contract Positions n Prompt reliable payments n Flexible hours, close to home n Stay fit, get out and earn money
For more information call 9561 2500
COMMUNITY NOTICE
COMMUNITY NOTICE
YANCHEP REDHAWKS CRICKET
Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club
Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club is now taking registrations for the upcoming 2014/2015 cricket season. Last cricket season the club fielded 3 senior teams with the Top Grade team reaching the Grand Final. The Club provides good social opportunities and welcomes new members. With the rapid growth of our region we look forward to the continuing expansion of the Club and the development of new and existing players. For more information about joining the Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club, please call our Registrar, Kane Roper, on 0417 150 533
YANCHEP TWO ROCKS COMMUNITY BUS 25TH ANNIVERSARY MORNING TEA Monday 13 October 2014 Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks 10.00am - 11.30am Bus available for normal Monday run. Bus passengers wanting to get a lift, please contact Julie on 9561 1538 for a seat. Come along and help celebrate 25 years of service in our community.
Nominations for Nippers 2014 – 2015 season Saturday 13th September 2014 Yanchep Community Centre 7 Lagoon Drive Yanchep 9am – 12noon Children need to be 5 years of age by 30 September, 2014. Nippers who are 7 years up will be required to undertake a Proficiency Swim Test. This will take place on Saturday 20th September at Joondalup Area. Nippers will need to meet the swim test requirements to be eligible for full registration. These requirements will be displayed and further explanation will be given at nomination day.
YANCHEP UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENTATION AND WIND UP DAY SUNDAY 21ST OF SEPTEMBER 9 - 1 @ ST ANDREWS OVAL YANCHEP Bouncy castle, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Pony Rides - Lots of games splat the rat, soak a coach, shoot outs and tug o-war There will be Martial Arts demo and the Fire Engines will be there too. Coffee Van and cake stall, food and drinks available on the day. There will also be 3 senior games in the arvo so bring a blanket and come for the day. If anyone is interested in having a stall on this day please contact Vanessa 0400738078
WANTED
EXPO
House Cleaning Required Great Job - Good Rates. Over 15 years exp. Police clearance.
On the 4 October, from 10am to 4pm at the Two Rocks Tavern Function Room, I have organised a Home Based Small Business Expo to get local business's to step out the woodwork and shine.
Call Sharon 0400 237 689.
The event will be a fundraiser for TRYACT, there will be no entrance fee.
WANTED TO RENT
There will be a face painter, raffles, psychics, massage, crafts, food, over 30 stalls.
Long term local resident needs to relocate - Responsible, single father of two children at Yanchep school, needs 3/4 bedroom house with shed. Secure fence for family pets. Long lease at current address. Call 0457 056 678
Signed: Clare Sharp.
DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE The next issue of the Sun City News will be published on Thursday 25 September, 2014. All ad material, classifieds, Community Notices and articles are required by 12noon, Saturday 20 September.
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