SUN CITY NEWS Thursday 12 February 2015
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Tokyu Corporation recently surprised many in the local community when it announced that Yanchep Beach Joint Venture’s (YBJV) CEO, Gin Wah Ang, would also lead their local operations. In addition to his current role as Chief Executive Officer of YBJV, Mr Gin Ang will also hold the office of Managing Director for Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd. YSC has major financial interests in Club Capricorn Resort and Capricorn Village Joint Venture.
Mr Gin Ang’s appointment effectively unifies the major landowners of the Yanchep/Two Rocks project. Thereby providing greater strategic and operational processes seamlessly. Mr Gin Ang said: “It is an honour and privilege to able to work together with the local community to build what I believe will be one of the best places to live, work and play in Australia. “My vision is for creating a community, a clean, green, sustainable city that has both a purpose and a sole.”
Mr Gin Ang has been Chief Executive Officer of YBJV since its inception in 2007, and has been a standout performer in terms delivering important community and economic infrastructure. Amongst Mr Gin Ang’s and the YBJV’s many achievements include the prefunding of the new Yanchep Police Station, the provision of high-speed optic fibre redundancy, gas infrastructure and the Yanchep Central Shopping Centre.
In WA State Parliament on 19 June 2014, the local Member for Butler, John Quigley, highly commended Mr Gin Wah Ang for his contribution to the Yanchep/ Two Rocks community. Mr Gin Wah Ang’s appointment is effective 1 February 2015, and Yanchep Sun City’s past Managing Director, Toru Shibata, will return to Japan after spending two and a half years in Perth. Through Yanchep Beach Joint Venture and the generosity of Mr Gin Wah Ang, several local
community groups and clubs have been the beneficiary of sponsorships. These include the Yanchep United Junior Football Club and Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club. Photo: Last Sunday morning, Mr Gin Ang visited the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club Nippers’ morning. YBJV organised the purchase of a speciality built trailer for the Nippers.
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Reading through last week’s City of Wanneroo council meeting minutes, it would appear the council hasn’t got off to a great start.
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Eight of twenty-two people who attended the meeting put a total of 41 questions to the Mayor, Tracey Roberts. Most council meetings are lucky to attract eight attendees, so this could be a sign that more residents and ratepayers are disgruntled with the Wanneroo council. Many of the question related to a number of issues that have been on the council plates for a number of years, including tree issues in Russell Road, Madeley; East Wanneroo Planning process; and why it takes the council so long to make some decisions, yet they can agree to spend $30 million on council offices much quicker. Quinns Rocks’ resident, Natalie Sangalli, raised questions about the number of complaints council had received regarding the dust problems at Yanchep and Two Rocks. The answer was 10 complaints. Over what period of time was not provided.
Ms Sangalli also asked the council force developers to compensate those residents who were severely impacted, and did the council have policies in place to prevent clearing at certain times of the year? The questions were taken on notice. A response was published in the minutes stating: “Not aware of any mechanism enabling the City to force developers to compensate adjoining owners;” and “The City does have a Sand Drift Control Policy which also covers dust management. The Policy does not place any restrictions on the time of year development is conducted.” In another question related to project management of the Oldham Reserve building extension, Administration confirmed that a project manager had been appointed to undertake a number of projects, not just the Oldham Reserve. Another question about the Oldham Reserve project manager and their workload received the following response from the Acting Director of Infrastructure: “In review of the Building Capital Works Program for 2014/15, priorities were adjusted to accommodate the imple-
mentation of the Oldham Reserve project early in the new financial year. Design is currently being finalised. However, other projects were put on hold pending the appointment of a new Building Projects Officer that had already been included in the 2014/15 Workforce Plan due to increase in the number of building project approved. As a consequence of the review the 12-month contract position promoted by Council to deliver Oldham reserve project was not advanced.” The Sun City News understands the small extension to the Oldham Reserve changerooms is not expected to be completed until the end of 2015.
Gingin Rumours, loose tongues and miss-use of the truth is causing concerns around the Shire of Gingin’ process in considering the creation of a new caravan park at Lancelin. Two Facebook pages with opposing views is just scratching the surface. A small number of local residents are spruiking ‘It’s a done deal’. The Shire of Gingin Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Edwards, told the Sun City News: “Under the Planning and Development Act the
Shire of Gingin is required to consider public submissions to the Scheme Amendment within 42 days from the date of closure of public notice, or a longer period as the Minister for Planning may approve. “The Minister may resolve whether the amendment will be adopted with or without modifications, or whether the amendment will not proceed. “There is no statutory time frame for the Minister to consider the Scheme Amendment. “Given the number of submissions received, an extension of submissions has been requested to enable presentation of the Scheme Amendment to Council at its Ordinary March Meeting.” The March meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 March, starting at 3.00pm. History shows that the Minister for Planning, in the past, has taken 12 months or more before announcing his decision. The Shire is following full and accountable process while some objectors seem to be peddling ‘inaccurate information’ to cause a split in the local Lancelin community.
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Terra - The Happy Walker With 7,000 kilometres down and around 25,000 to go Terra Lalirra recently spent four days resting up at Club Capricorn Resort recovering from some foot blisters. The Sun City News had a chat with Terra just as she’d completed her stroll around the south-west, and about to head off to Broome and beyond. Terra has found peace in the isolation of walking ‘The Happy Walk’ - A seven year jaunt around the country which will see her cover about 32,000 kilometres. She is trying to create more awareness of depression and prevent suicide through understanding, community support and discussion, issues she has extensive knowledge about. “I’ve been living with depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) since I was six or seven years old” she said. “In 2010 everything reached a really nasty climax and I tried to kill myself three times. I realised other people’s lives are not like mine. I was living in relative misery compared to most people and felt like dying was better than living. But I was wrong. I didn’t die and thankfully, my attempt to kill myself was thwarted.” While she may be somewhat isolated on her walk, she’s certainly not alone and relishes in
the chance to chat with students at schools, hotels, service stations and farm gates. “These have been good opportunities for people to talk about how they’re coping with stress and depression,” Terra said. “It’s also a chance for me to tell them about the great work of Lifeline, giving them a card with their number and online chat support services.” “I’ve come to the realisation that when I’m feeling lonely it’s just exhaustion. I’m not really lonely. There are other people out here and I have supporters on social media. I’m in phone range a lot of the time so I love getting little messages through the day. The truckies are great too, they toot and wave and that puts a little happy bounce in my step as they go past.” Terra attempts to walk between 30 and 40 kilometres a day, beginning at sunrise and finishing just after sunset, but she has pushed to 66 kilometres in one trek, combating physical and mental exhaustion. She walks solo, with ‘Dory’ the wheelbarrow cart she designed, sometimes weighing up to 75 kilograms to transport her tent, sleeping bag, water and other necessities, camping in national parks and bush. All donations, cash or online, go directly to Lifeline through the Go
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Tera is self-funding the walk including food, travel, equipment,
If you would like follow Terra or make a donation, visit
To date Terra has raised over $7,500 to help Lifeline.
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK What make the news? Every day, we get bombarded with ‘news updates’ on state issues, national issues and world issues, but outside your local newspaper, where else can you get your local sporting news, local community groups news, local issues and what going on at your local council. Since I started the Sun City News nearly 20 years ago, it has been our philosophy to be ‘your local newspaper’ putting ‘local’ back into local news.
About the sea containers on Two Rocks Road. Frank Pellicano said: “My guess are signs for Atlantis, like the yellow ones they made for Allara off Marmion.”
Over the years, I believe we have achieved this objective. Additionally, I hope readers enjoy the revised format, concentrating even more on ‘local’.
Geoff Henderson said: “New style of high density housing!”
Slowly, we are rolling out a bigger format, more articles, more opportunities for locals to contribute and growing the Sun City News with in the community.
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I live Lindsay Beach Estate at Yanchep, the state of the park for last few years has got worse and the Wanneroo council have done nothing regarding the weeds, trees dying and the constant mess of needles off the trees which is a fire risk. I know this because l have done a controlled burn. I have said I am going to delete $200 off my rates because the state of park is devaluing my home, can you please help? Name and address provided. Editor’s comment: The City of Wanneroo told the Sun City News: “The park was inspected
this month and there are no issues with the current level of maintenance. The park has been maintained under contract since 2011 when it was handed over to the City of Wanneroo by the developer and the level of maintenance has been consistent over this time. “As part of the City's Parks Maintenance Service Levels, all passive parks are maintained on a three weekly cycle throughout the year. Irrigation, nutrient and pesticide applications to these parks differ based on their intended use and proximity to environmentally sensitive areas such as natural water bodies and bushland. “The park on the corner of
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Scott Jessamine said: “Do I really need to drive to Mindarie to launch my boat to avoid the crowds that drive past six lane launch ramps at Mindarie to launch here.” n
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Lindsay Beach Boulevard and Beachhaven Drive in Yanchep, has been maintained in accordance with the above Service Levels since it was handed over to the City by the developer.”
Response I refer to the Sun City News article ‘Our local galahs’ - Since September 2014, those lovely galahs have eaten holes into the cedarwood of my home. My insurance has not come forth, as yet. Maybe their adverts should include home invasion by galahs as well as car painting and boom gates. To the people and their dust problem - Stop your grizzling,
Moorpark residents have been complaining since August 2013. My home is badly cracked, outside walls and outdoor blinds are discoloured. I have contacted the council, builder site managers and more. I had two visits and a manager driveby to locate my home, but still no action. Name and address provided. Editor’s comment: All too often authorities create policies but don’t follow through with proactive actions to enforce the policy. It makes you question why they both creating the policy in the first place if they are not going to enforce it.
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Are drugs a problem in our community? Whenever this issue is raised, there is a small sector of the community that say it’s a ‘beat up’. There is no question drugs would be one of the biggest concerns in our community - The Sun City News is aware of one local school where a year 4 student was peddling drugs and another school where some teachers wanted to bring in the police and drug dogs to sort out the problem. These school children are the future of this country, why shouldn’t I be worried? What do you think? Send your view/opinion editor@suncitynews.com.au
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Our amazing fire fighters Article submitted by Jill Brown. Over the past couple of weeks we have seen our volunteer fire fighter's completely exhausted fighting alongside career fire-fighters, all equally committed and dedicated, but the inequality of their situation is really something that should be addressed by governments. Those people living in rural Australia are constantly reminded of the absolute necessity of having a well manned volunteer bush fire brigade that can be ready to run the minute a bushfire is called. It is essential to have crews to run the fire trucks and crews ready to relieve them. This year, uncontrollable bushfires have been hitting around the state. The recent fires in the south west exposed volunteers and career fire fighters alike to extreme fire conditions highlighting their value, without the volunteers many
homes lives and townships would have been lost. Volunteers who have paid employment will take time off their work to attend a serious bushfire and consequently often have pay deducted from their wage for the time they are absent attending fires. They not only put their own lives at risk each time there is a call, they also have to pay for that privilege - This is not just a WA problem but one for the whole of Australia I think it outrageous there is not some kind of financial remuneration paid by the government for the time they are out attending these devastating fires. Our West Australian volunteers are out there today, some are totally exhausted. This surely cannot be allowed to go on in the way that it has in past years when fires were less frequent and less severe. Now is the time to address what is a very serious matter
The Beast To all Firey’s, young and old, you hear the call and your blood runs cold. So brave to put your life at risk, we all pray you will slay the Beast. Through day and night you stand and fight, the trees so tall, the flames are high. To look left and right no end in sight, the seige has spanned many miles across, its hunger grows; it is the boss. Houses, fences, animals and birds, it swallows them whole its roar to be heard. If you look back at faces of people you have saved, from the ravages of smoke and the angry flames. Respect is a word that comes to my mind, I’m in awe of all Firey’s who stand on the line. Some give their lives, some are injured and burned, the advice we are given is free, not earned. We will always have fires, flames and smoke that light up the skies; The people you have saved with houses that still stand, they’re speechless in shock they don’t understand. Each one will be thinking, who was that brave man? Thank you Fireys. by Merolyne McCarthy, Yanchep.
for us all, the government just has to step up and take on this responsibility, our volunteers deserve respect
and recognition for all that they do.
Gingin’s Australia Day celebrations After the Welcome to Country by local Yued elder, Charlie Shaw, and opening address by Shire President, Michael Aspinall, the celebrations included a citizenship ceremony and presentation of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award presentations.
Over 150 people enjoyed the spirit of 2015 Australia Day celebrations at Neergabby
which kicked off with a free ‘Aussie’ barbeque breakfast.
Gingin local and volunteer fire fighter, Murray Hyne, was the recipient of the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for an outstanding community contribution by a local citizen. The outstanding community
contribution by a local group or community event award was presented to the Gingin Red Cross Unit. Photo: Shire president, Michael Aspinall presenting Murray Hyne with his Australia Day award.
Your story The Sun City News welcome news articles, photos and interesting local stories from readers - If you want to submit an article, email news@suncitynews.com.au with your material and contact details.
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Boat launching facility progress
Time to unwind at Retro Rewind This year's musical entertainment includes The High Learys, The Last Fair Deal and Darling Buds of May.
The Shire of Gingin is another step closer to identifying the most suitable location for a boat launching facility on its coast. This month, the council reviewed a Boat Launching Facility Planning Study from coastal engineers, MP Rogers and Associates, who were commissioned by the shire to investigate viable locations along the Gingin’s coastline. In its report, the consultant identified the advantages and disadvantages of such a facility at Guilderton, Seabird, Ledge Point and Lancelin. Of the four it was agreed by council to submit an application to Department of Transport via its Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme to undertake more detailed design and financial modelling for the locations of Ledge Point and Lancelin.
Each act offers a unique sound from blues to dixieland jazz that will take you all the way from the 1920s to the 1970s.
Back by popular demand, Retro Rewind returns to Yanchep National Park on Saturday 7 March, to celebrate all things retro from music to vintage hot rods.
Park entry fees will be waived specially for event attendees, providing the opportunity to enjoy the great activities, while exploring the beauty of
Expressions of interest are also being sought for the hot rods display – hot rods, pre 1960, customs and American classics. Register online wanneroo.wa.gov.au/hotrods Retro Rewind is on Saturday 7 March, from 1pm to 5pm. It is a free family event, tickets are not required. Yanchep National Park also offers koala talks, walking trails, cave tours and an Aboriginal experience. Contact the park for further details. Parks Week 2015 runs from Monday, 9 March to Sunday, 15 March.
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While Guilderton and Seabird had their merits, council was of the view that Ledge Point and Lancelin would be the preferred locations for the boat launching facility. The next round of Department of Transport grant funding is open until 10 February 2015, and the Shire of Gingin will advise the community of the progress of this next stage. The Boat Launching Facility Planning Study is available for viewing on the Shire of Gingin’s website - www.gingin.wa.gov.au.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the day's festivities, at the free event, which includes swing dance workshops, a vintage photo booth, live music and more.
The stunning backdrop of Yanchep National Park will also be on show at Retro Rewind, which coincides with Parks Week 2015.
the park and getting back to nature.
Shire of Gingin councillor, Bob James received the Australian Government’s Ambulance Service Meal in the Australia Day Honours List, this year.
Cr James, a long-time resident of Lancelin and dedicated St Ambulance volunteer for 18 years, was nominated for the Ambulance Service Medal as part of the C o m m o n w e a l t h Government’s Meritorious Service Awards. The Ambulance Service Medal recognises distinguished service by the men and women of Australia’s ambulance organisations. He was advised of the prestigious honour by letter from Canberra on 26 January,
and will collect his Ambulance Service Medal at a formal ceremony at Government House in Perth in March. A local Lancelin Facebook page was inundated with messages of congratulations and best wishes for the highly respected resident and quiet achiever. Shire of Gingin President, Michael Aspinall said” “On behalf of the Gingin Shire community I’d like to express our deepest thanks for Cr James’ contribution and
service to the region. We are very proud of him.” Cr James has been an elected representative on the Shire of Gingin council since 2011. Annually only one award for each 5,000 part time volunteers ambulance service members in the state can be awarded this prestigious award. This award, along with the Emergency Service Medal, was introduced into the Honours List in 1999.
ATTENTION ALL VALUED CUSTOMERS Our Stockfeed and Rural supplies business as it is today will be closing on 28 February 2015 - We are moving into the 21st century and will be running an online ‘delivery only’ of stockfeed business. Customers will be able to place orders via our website: www.ginginstockfeed.com.au, email: info@ginginstock feedwa.com.au or by phone: 9575 1640 or mobile: 0408 938 350. As you can all understand, with high running costs, family commitments and lets not forget 7 days a week, we felt it was time for a change. We are excited about our new venture and sincerely hope we will keep your valued custom. We understand this will not suit some and sadly this will be our loss. We feel this new online delivery service is the most practical way to go. We will be selling only stockfeed, no rural supplies. Our feed range won’t change and we will still stock round and square hay bales. Chaff will still be Western Hay. Delivery will be a free service and the prices will remain the same. Over the past two years we have had a fantastic relationship with all our loyal customers and would like to thank each and everyone of you who have supported and stuck by us in this venture and we hope this will continue into our next. The website is still currently under construction but is a workable site, orders can commence from this site as of now or we can still be contacted via our phones. Our account customers will remain account customers. Our C.O.D. customers will remain C.O.D.
Nothing will really change except that now we come to you. We look forward to working with you all again in 2015 Dianne and Richard Gingin Stockfeed
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Matt’s ‘Climb 4 Kids’ Encouraged by the work of ChildFund, Matt Taylor has set an ambitious goal of climbing seven summits to raise in excess of $5,000 for the cause – Setting up a fundraising profile on JustGiving to amplify his efforts. Local Yanchep resident Matt Taylor has always been interested in mountaineering and charity work from an early age, however it wasn’t until a couple years ago when he spent time in Kasmir and Nepal that he decided to combine his two passions. As a result, the 29 year old has embarked on an intensive challenge to climb seven summits to raise money for ChildFund, dedicated to supporting children in developing countries around the world.
Despite trudging through a snow storm and having to break trails as they were covered in snow, Matt and Nick felt their mission was worth it from all the support they received.
The Reading Australia website, set up by the not-for-profit rights organisation, the Copyright Agency, provides teaching resources for books, plays and poetry anthologies from top Aussie authors such as Tim Winton, Jackie French, Peter Carey and Pamela Allen. “We want our children to have the very best literary education,” says Copyright Agency’s CEO, Murray St Leger. “Our research found that in recent years Australian books, both classic and modern, were being taught less in schools. Some of them were out of print. But the main reason has been a lack of easy-to-find, high quality teaching resources linked to the curriculum”
Matt has since recruited a team of five, and departed on his next mission to Mt Kosciuszko on 6 February.
Matt said: “We want to raise awareness of struggling children in developing countries as we are so lucky to be a part of developed nations and it is up to us to be able to use our resources available to help those less fortunate than us.”
Matt is a Health and Fitness Supervisor for the ESS ActiveLife Program at the mines on Barrow Island, but in his spare time, he is passionate about recruiting new climbers for the grueling mission and maximising his fundraising efforts.
Matt and his climbing partner. Nick. embarked on their first leg of the mission last year, climbing Mt Elbrus in Russia, the highest mountain in Europe, and raising almost $4,000 in funds to benefit communities in Laos.
Matt has set up a fundraising profile on his JustGiving, directing work colleagues and Facebook friends to the site to show him support. Matt is a true testament as to how one local man can quite
Famous Aussies into classrooms In a first for Australian schools, teachers can now source dedicated teaching resources for Australian stories, from Kindergarten to Year 12.
They managed to clear 80,000 square metres of land in Laos of explosives through their funds raised.
While it’s the shortest of their seven planned climbs, Matt and his team are using it as an opportunity to get more people to join and help raise funds. He is now hoping to raise over $2,000 towards now building a school in the region.
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literally conquer mountains and help raise funds on JustGiving to support communities in need around the world.
“As the school year begins to wind up again, the teachers we’ve spoken to about this resource have been genuinely enthusiastic,” St Leger says. “Our focus groups have told us they love the accessibility of the resources, the quality is high, and they will be more likely to introduce their students to these books because of the resources.
JustGiving is the world's leading social giving company, enabling over 22 million people to raise $2.6 billion for over 13,000 charities since launching in 2001.
There are 12 different categories with hundreds of book from primary school to secondary and tertiary with additional resources being included all the time.
After the Mt Kosciuszko trek, last Friday, Matt told the Sun City News: “It was a great experience and we look likely to have a couple more climbers join us on the Kilimanjaro trek for next year.” If want to follow Matt, check out his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/climb4kid
How many parents would like to see their local school embraced this program? Photos - Top: Matt (red backpack) nearing the summit at Mt Elbrus in July 2014. Above: At the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, last week.
The Reading Australia program is supported by Australian Association for the teaching of English; Primary English Teaching Association Australia; Australian Literacy Educators’ Association; and Australian Society of Authors’ Council.
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Budget cuts undermine teachers improvement According to the president of the State School Teachers Union, Pat Byrne: “By Education Minister Peter Colliers’s own admission, WA teachers and school leaders are facing a challenging year.”
SCHOOL CUTS IN THE OUTER NORTHERN SUBURBS Butler Primary School East Butler Primary School Neerabup Primary School Quinns Beach Primary School Quinns Rocks Primary School Two Rocks Primary School Yanchep District High School
It will be a year of enormous change, including the Year 7 cohort moving into high school, new WACE requirements, moving to the student centred funding model and a one-line budget in schools. And all of this is being introduced on the back of almost $200 million in cuts to school budgets.
As a result of the budget cuts, almost 1000 teaching and nonteaching jobs have been lost in the past year. Significantly, this included the loss of specifically targeted level 3 classroom teacher time used for teacher mentoring and professional development, for
$317,141 $267,606 $152,735 $237,135 $120,170 $146,132 $408,183
both new teachers and those needing assistance with the delivery of curriculum programs. The cuts include hundreds of education assistants and Aboriginal and Islander education workers who assisted teachers in the classroom. As a result, principals have indicated they have had to cut attraction and retention programs, literacy and numeracy support, professional development and many other initiatives. All this means larger class sizes and teachers having to deal with
students at educational risk without the assistance of EAs and other support staff and programs.
Mr Byrne said: This is an example of this Government’s lack of regard for the consequences of its policies. Having ripped almost $200 million from the education budget, with more to come via voluntary severance packages and cutting the salary budget every time someone retires or resigns, the government is pushing teachers to continue to improve while at the same time slashing funding for the mechanisms that would help them. Note: This article by Pat Byrne first appeared in The West Australian, the Sun City News believed it was relevant to our region. The Sun City News was unable to locate any outcomes for schools within the Shire of Gingin.
Local council budget time surf club building (it has been on the planning provess for over five years with little noticeable progress, still believed to be at least two or three years away); new sporting ovals in Yanchep (promised, committed, but delayed by council deciding to link it to Developer Contribution Funding which is causing more problems); and alterations to changerooms at Oldham Reserve at Yanchep (A single room has been estimated to take 63 weeks to construct). Both the Shire of Gingin and City of Wanneroo councillors would be working through the extensive process of their annual budget preparations. A big portion of this process is the way the deal with their ten year plan and carry forward unstarted or unfinished projects. For the City of Wanneroo, managing their budget program with its infrastructure planning program has been a serious issue for a number of years.
Rarely has the City of Wanneroo completed more than about 70 per cent, at best, of the proposed works, but they continue to pile on more workload without expressly having the capability of completing these jobs. In the North Ward alone the following programs are held up for one or more reasons: finishing the Lagoon redevelopment project (entry statements, park areas unusable, lack of parking); new
Often during the budget process, the Mayor and councillors, decide to defer or drop already planned projects. This is the time when good governance and strong community-minded councillors grit their teeth and do their darndest for the community that elected them. An added issue this year will be the half election of the council and mayoral position in October. No doubt there will be some interesting discussions.
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Campaign for holiday let registration Appointments call Donna on
9561 6336 or 0403 768 933 4 Foreshore Vista,Yanchep
Shire of Gingin is embarking on a campaign requesting all property owners within the shire to register any premises used as holiday let accommodation. Every year the Shire of Gingin is asked by the Western Australian Tourism Commission to provide a list of registered holiday lets so these properties can be promoted by the commission. However, the shire does not currently have a
comprehensive list and has written to property owners requesting this information. Additionally, as the Gingin region continues to grow as a tourist destination, any holiday accommodation available for visitors must meet Building Code of Australia (BCA) standards. In order for any premises to be registered as holiday let accommodation it will be necessary to reclassify properties from a Class 1a to a Class 1b under the BCA.
Requirements for Class 1b dwellings include installation of smoke detectors, lighting to assist evacuation, disabled access and electrical protection. Re-classification would normally attract building permit and associated fees as well as government applied levies, however the Shire of Gingin is offering an amnesty period until 31 March 2015, where all fees will be waived for anyone wishing to register their property as holiday let accommodation.
The requirement does not apply to properties built after the 27 September 2012, as planning permission would have been sought under the provisions of Town Planning Scheme No 9, and only applies to properties used as holiday let accommodation for commercial purposes and not properties used for family use as a weekend or holiday home.
Cake decorating in our community WA Sugarcraft Academy is a locally based not-for-profit cake decorating group that offers friendship and learning to everyone interested in the art of cake decorating.
They will start on 27 April. These classes will be held at the new Caking Warehouse in Joondalup, as the owner has generously offered the use of the teaching room.
Currently the group meets at the Wanneroo Community Centre and hold classes in the Wanneroo area.
WA Sugarcraft Academy will be at Capricorn Festival on Saturday 21 March, you can talk to other members and have a look at what they do.
The group intends to extend classes to the Yanchep/Two Rocks area if the interest is there. Already a number of current members live in Yanchep and Two Rocks. Meetings are monthly on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7pm to 9.30pm. At the meetings they have demonstrations and workshops where members bring
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talented people in to share their knowledge. If you would like to join this group, membership is only $50 per year or you can come along as a visitor. There is a small charge on the night to cover the cost of
the demonstrators. If you live in the Yanchep/Two Rocks area, a car pool can be organised to get to meetings. The group is currently offering some one-off Saturday lessons in cake decorating and the next beginners class.
If you want more information about meetings or classes, contact Jan on 0427 761 330 or justjan2@bigpond.com. You can also follow the group on Facebook at WA Sugarcraft Academy. Is your group looking for a feature in the Sun City News - Call 9561 2500 for details.
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Amazing sunset - Wonderful panorama photo
New residents to Yanchep, Linda and Ian Rawlings were strolling along the beach with their Cocker Spaniel, Lola, near the lagoon around 7:00pm - 7.30pm on Thursday 3 February, when they captured this and several more amazing photos of the sunset This photos, above and near right, were taken from the dog beach south of the lagoon. Linda said: “It was hard to know what to look at with the ‘dome-like rainbow’ in the east, the sun setting in the west, lightening flashing sporadically in all directions with the deep rumbling of thunder and then, to top it all off, dolphins started plopping about in the ocean just a stone’s throw away.” Linda captured her photos on an iPhone using the panorama setting. The far right photo was snapped by John Favell from his backyard in Capricorn Estate around the
same time. His camera details were unavailable. The Sun City News is aware of a number a great local photos from the thunderstorms earlier this month, to date we have not had any submitted for publication consideration.
If you happen to capture any great local photos, send them to news@suncitynews.com.au or you can post them on the Sun City News Facebook page. Please provide your full name, address and contact details as we always publish full credits to the owner of the photos
Join the Knights Two years ago, the Northern Knights social bike riding group was started by David Stroud and Paul and Hazel Potthast. Riders from the northern suburbs and beyond have been joining together for weekend rides.
The group welcome more riders to join them in their social activities. Call Paul on 0417 869 291 or Dave on 0429 164 743 for more information.
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Life’s Greatest Treasures
How does your pillow stack up? should be. There are many feather pillows that provide little or no support.
Everything Comes From Within - For much of your life, as I have, you may have been looking for the magic formula to make you feel healthy, well and glowing. From time to time, though not all the time, I have been overweight, felt ‘fat’ and my skin lost its bloom. I have researched and bought many and varied diet plans, low carbohydrate, high carbohydrate, low calorie, raw food, vegetarian etc. and have had some success with most.
Quite often the only attractive part of these pillows is the super fluffy softness, but the reality is that there is no spinal support in the neck area. When you add this scenario to an ongoing neck or shoulder pain, it is a sure fire way to make it worse.
I have tried many and varied skin care products. They all had benefits, some more than others. The frustration here was moisturiser of one skincare range was good, while cleanser or toner, etc. of another was better. Whether misguided or not I believe it is best to use same products from one skin care range and so I was challenged.
The final thing you must know about pillows is functional life.
Along the way I discovered another way to health, wellness and beauty. My first activity of my day is meditation. Sometimes I can remain focussed on my breathing, I can relax from the top of my head to the soles of my feet, and enjoy peace and tranquillity. At other times my monkey chattering mind continues randomly toing and froing through much of my session. While focussing on being conscious is my primary goal, I believe it’s ok to just enjoy the journey. For me this is the best beginning to my day. I follow this with my inner question and answer time. How much of my to do list did I complete yesterday? How much of my routine tasks were done? How was my diet? How was my skincare regimen? How do I feel about what I achieved? How do I feel about what I did not get done? What is to be my focus today? Will I work lots, play lots or some of both? My answers to these questions are my plan for the day. That’s my inner self sorted and now to my life in my world. Some of my days are busier than others. Believe there is always enough time – it just depends on how you choose to use it. Be happy! Article submitted by Mary Coleman.
Pillows do not last forever. In recent months local chiropractors are noticing that many local residents have either been using pillows incorrectly or have the wrong size and shaped pillow.
A good pillow should cradle the neck and support the shoulder, limiting the pressure on the tip of the shoulder when sleeping on your side.
Proper spinal alignment in bed is integral to a restful night sleep and for you to be able to function properly in your everyday lives.
When sleeping on your back your head should be aligned with your body and not bent forward closing your airways.
There is no such thing as ‘one size fits all’. You couldn’t imagine a broad shouldered bricklayer to be aligned and comfortable on the same sized pillow as a petite housewife.
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Your neck should be cradled by a ridge in the pillow to maintain the curvature. This can be achieved with a contoured pillow correctly fitted for size. Then there is the question of how firm the pillow
Just like underwear, they wear out - They might still look okay, but they may not be doing the job they were designed to do. It all depends on the pillow itself. Cheap pillows wear out in 6 months, whereas quality memory foam pillows can last 5-7 years or possibly more. The best way to tell is to inspect the pillow for your head groove. If it has flattened the middle of the pillow, you are overdue for a new pillow. Just remember that you spend about eight hours a day on your pillow, it pays
to have the correct one and just like underwear, you don’t want to get caught out with uncomfortable ten year old undies with holes in them and elastic that is so worn out that they fall off. If you need a free new pillow, please see the advert below or call Coastal Family Wellness to find out how to get one fitted specifically to you 9561 2686. Article written by Dr Alex Siegwart (Chiropractor). He is one of your local health practitioners at Coastal Family Wellness in Two Rocks.
Advertorials The Sun City News offer advertorial opportunities to local businesses - If you would like an advertorial about your business or service, call Terry on 9561 2500 or terry@suncity news.com.au for full details. Advertorials are seen as ‘news you can use’. Advertorials are not ads, they are stories, putting a face on a business. Well written advertorials engage readers, proving their value in local community publications.
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Support Pink Stump Day In line with the upcoming World Cup, Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club are holding a social/charity game on Saturday 28 February, starting at 1pm through to 5pm.
Yanchep Redhawks would like to invite all members of the local community, especially the ladies, to come down and help raise money towards a fantastic cause.
The match will feature star the ‘Redhawks Australia vs Redhawks World Xl’.
As well as a fun social atmosphere, there will also be food and refreshments available.
The purpose of the day is to raise money towards the McGrath Foundation for Breast Cancer awareness, its known as ‘Pink Stumps Day’. Pink Stumps Day is the McGrath Foundation’s community cricket
initiative, where you can bring some of the Pink Test magic to your community
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Pink Stumps Day is your way to stump up and show your support for a good cause just like the Australian cricket team and is the ultimate way to make your run count this summer.
Can you Help? We need you 19 April, at the Railway Station as part of Heritage Week with their theme ‘Heros and Pioneers’ and have generously invited the Pensioner Group to participate with a display of photos and memorabilia from past conflicts with the emphasis on World War 1. The Gingin Pensioners Group is organising the 2015 ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Gingin and wish to celebrate the ANZAC Centennial year with a special tribute to Diggers from World War 1. The Gingin Chittering Lions Club are holding their open day
The display will also be open on ANZAC Day. The search is on for the families of Diggers to share their photos and memories. The group is interested in hearing from families in the Gingin region who have photos,
letters and memorabilia of Diggers and are happy to share their memories and photos as part of the ANZAC Centennial celebration. Family members of World War 1 will be invited to lead the dawn service walk of reflection and participate in the Dawn Service. If you would like to be involved, please contact Lindsay Conway on 0429 044 140 or email coolawindy1@bigpond.com. Your response by 25 March, would be appreciated in order to allow the organisers time to prepare the displays.
Cathy from Two Rocks snapped these amazing sunset photos with her mobile phone. Being a scardy cat, when the storm got closer, she turned and hightailed it back home.
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Get into scouting - Time to join up These are just some of the exciting things they do, camping, abseiling, shooting at the gun club, many age appropriate challenges and outdoor activities, learning life long skills, numerous adventures in a supervised environment, campfire cooking, individual and team challenges, team building, survival camps, navigation, bush hikes, many camps away from the hall and the occasional overseas holiday and the list goes on and on and on.
Are you up for an adventure? Well, then what are you waiting for?
The Gingin scout group is ready to get into another year of fun filled activities.
This is a great way for your children to get a bit of adventure running through their veins and meet many new friends within the scouting movement.
The group meets at the scout hall on Mondays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for scouts; Tuesdays from 3.15pm to 4.45pm for cubs.
IGA Gingin, between 9:00am and 12noon, for both past and present members, so please come along and register your children.
Cubs are picked up straight from school and taken to the scout hall.
If you require any additional information contact group leader, Gloria Hyne, on 0409 103 700.
This for both girls and boys Cubs are aged seven and a half to 11 years old; scouts from 11 years old to 15 years; and Venturers age from 15 years old through to 18 years old. The Gingin group will be starting up from 16 February for scouts and 17 February for cubs.
The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as a member of their local, national and international communities.
A registration day will be held on Saturday 14 February, outside
Great support for our volunteer firies Earlier this month, Yanchep Garden Centre held a ‘market day fundraiser for the local volunteer fire fighters at their premises in the Yanchep Light Industrial Area. Several local businesses, including Yanchep Inn, Curry on the Rocks, Neptunes Cafe, Two Rocks Tavern, Oscar & Sons, Kim’s Beauty, Pickled Herring and Lagoon
Seafood donated prize vouchers to help raise funds. The wonderful day included live entertainment, sausage sizzle and swapmeet. A total of nearly $1600 was raised from the generous supporters. Congratulations to Alison and her hard working staff for organising a great day.
Alzheimers in the community What would happen if your Mum, Dad, or grandparent developed Alzheimers? What would be involved? Where would you go for help? Because many of us are getting older and there are very limited services available for seniors, especially in regional towns, members of
the Gingin Uniting Church and Alzheimer’s Australia WA are holding a free Alzheimers and Dementia Seminar. A representative from Alzheimer’s Australia WA will present the seminar. The seminar will include: an overview of Alzheimers and Dementia; myths and facts about Dementia; how to
relate to people with Dementia; how to prevent Alzheimers/Dementias; community involvement plus a question and answers session. The seminar will be held at the Granville Centre in Gingin, on Monday 9 March, starting at 9.30am, concluding about 4.00pm.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided, but bookings are requested to help with catering. For more information or to book your place at the seminar, call Sylvia Kelly on 9575 2541 or sylviakelly01@ gmail.com
Arts and crafts open day and 1.00pm at 11 Constable Street, Gingin. Mary-Ann Mouritz will display her watercolours; Jane Ryan with demonstrate Hebel sculpturing; Rene Reed will show her felting skills; and Win Marten will treat you to paper craft demonstration. Gingin Arts and Crafts Community are holding a special Open Day on Tuesday 24 February, between 9.00am
There will also be mosaic demonstrations, other crafts plus displays of all this wonderful work.
All ages are welcome, morning tea will be provided plus a free door prize too. Here is your chance to see what amazing and beautiful arts and craftwork this group produces.
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PROPERTY Easy Living and Lifestyle A brilliant balance of lifestyle, convenience and the quiet life is offered here in this delightful four bedroom, two bathroom residence situated in a whisper quiet street in the popular Capricorn Estate. Elevated and overlooking a fabulous park and recreation area, this home encompasses the peaceful side of life while still near enough to everything including schools, shopping centre, dining and entertainment venues and of course the beautiful lagoon beach! The modern interior offers a spacious open plan living zone complemented by a bright kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher and walk-in-pantry. A separate theatre room provides a little extra room to move. Comfortable throughout with a welcoming aspect through the double front doors, floating timber floorboards, neutral tones and ducted evaporative air conditioning.
double lockup storage space.
Master bedroom features his and hers walk-in robes, ensuite bathroom and WC. Bedrooms each with sunny window outlook and built-in robes.
Ideal for first home buyers or astute investors. Currently tenanted at $420 per week until 17 March. Tenant is happy to extend or release.
Outdoor paved alfresco area perfect for entertaining and summer bbq’s. Low maintenance gardens ideal for the easy-care green thumb. Alarm system plus
For full details or to arrange a private viewing, call Trevor Parry from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0417 001 344.
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with Address: 4 Oldsalt Brace, Yanchep. Asking price: $410,000-$419,000. Agent: L J Hooker Real Estate, Two Rocks S/Centre, Two Rocks. Phone: 9561 1207.
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Magnificent coastal home
This 1997 Geoff Hawley designed, double brick and tile home on fully landscaped trilevel 810sqm block has ocean views from front the and rear of this home. The lower floor level features three bedrooms all with built in robes, large lounge/meals area, study, open kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven, Rangehood, ample cupboard and bench space, dining, main bathroom with shower, bath, vanity, laundry, front and rear verandahs, plus access to the garage. Upper level of the home, houses the master bedroom with walk in robe, spa ensuite bathroom with WC and private balcony. Family/games room and studio with kitchenette access to rear balcony. Other features include a large double garage with storage room, gable roof entertaining area, gazebo and cellar. There is a 10x6 (approx) workshop/sleep out with shower, toilet, TV and telephone facilities. Landscaped, three phase bore, reticulated
lawns and gardens, fully fenced with side gate entrance to rear yard. This home has carpets to main living areas and bedrooms, bamboo flooring, security doors, roller shutter door, solar hot water, gas bayonets plus ample storage and parking for boats, caravans and cars. To in spect this impressive property, call Kylie O'Connor from Ray White Sun City on 0409 089 669.
Address: 12 Valkyrie Place, Two Rocks. Asking price: $799,000. Agent: Ray White Sun City Real Estate, Shop 1/99 Lindsay Beach Blvd, Yanchep. Phone: 9561 6411.
A place to call home
This fantastic home offers a modern, convenient lifestyle for the growing family. With a practical floorplan of dual living and dining areas providing space, functionality and scope to set yourself up however you like. Presented with floating timber floors, this home offers an open plan design where the kitchen, dining and casual lounge form the central hub. A second separate dining area is ideal for more formal entertaining and the separate theatre room allows much needed breathing space. This attractive home has a light, breezy feel with high ceilings and exposed beams complemented by a bright fully renovated kitchen with stunning granite benchtops, island bench, double recess and loads of storage space. The master bedroom comes complete with a fully renovated, contemporary ensuite while the minor bedrooms all have a great window outlook and built-in robes. Laundry
with convenient outdoor access. Main bathroom has a large bath, a separate shower and plenty of space. Outdoors, the alfresco area with a pitched skylight patio is perfect for entertaining and overlooks the well maintained established reticulated gardens. There’s plenty of green lawn on this 812 square metre block for the kids and pets to play. Call Kelsie Leach from L J Hooker Two Rocks on 0414 473 360 to arrange an inspection of this property. Address: 12 Fawkner Road, Two Rocks. Asking price: $479,000+. Agent: L J Hooker Real Estate, Two Rocks S/Centre, Two Rocks. Phone: 9561 1207.
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Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club REGISTRATION DAY Sunday 22 February 2015 10am – 1pm Oldham Reserve, Yanchep. There will be a sausage sizzle for all registered players. Drinks are available to purchase. Auskick – Pre-Primary to Year 1 Modified – Year 4 to Year 7 Open Rules – Year 8 to Year 12 Auskick will be on Saturday mornings at Oldham Oval 10am – 12pm New players welcome - please bring your Birth Certificate. For more information, please contact the Registrars: Sue Moir - 0417 978 281 or Sam Phillips - 0418 933 232
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BINGO Bingo is held to support the Community Bus every Thursday evening at the Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks. Doors open at 7:00pm with eyes down at 7:45pm. This is community Bingo but has the potential to be a large Bingo if attendances are regular. Please come along and support this as it also supports a great community service that the bus provides. For more info, contact Julie on 9561 1538 or come along on Thursday night.
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Operating Hours Wed 4.30pm-6pm for training Sat 10am-12noon for Auskick Sunday for scheduled home games - Can sometimes be from 8.30am-5pm The season runs 14 weeks from May to August. The Canteen also caters for the following annual events: 1. Registration Day 2. GALA Day 3. Vote Count Night 4. Trophy Presentation Days x 2 5. Delegates Meeting for District x 1. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following: 1. Club polo shirt 2. Invite to Appreciation Event 3. Volunteer gift presented on Trophy Day 4. Reimbursement of travel and fuel expenses for the purpose of collecting goods to sell through the canteen 5. An Honorary Payment will be negotiated with the Committee. The Manager/s are required to submit a monthly Committee meeting pre-reading Report and AGM Report. The successful candidate will be required to acquire a current Working with Children Card, if they do not have children playing within the Club (full reimbursement). There will be a handover with Ken and Janet, the previous managers. If you are interested in this position, please contact our president, Michael Browne, at glenalan6@bigpond.com or 0428 559 026.
SPORTS RESULTS GOLF Guilderton Sat 24 Jan - Summer Cup Round 3: B Johnson 42, B Gault 38, A Wetherly 38, J Bresland 38, M Wetherly 37. NTP: A Wetherly, J Bresland, C Geach. Longest putt: C Ault. Best 2nd shot: C Meharry, A Wetherly. Wed 28 Jan Scroungers: P Flavell 19, J Bresland 17. NTP: J Bresland, P Flavell, B Hicks. Long putt: P Flavell. Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Sat 31 Jan - Par Bisque: J Bresland +5, B Johnson
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Yanchep Golf Club Sat 31 Jan - S/ford: W Pawlenko 40, R Cherry 39, M Rowles 37. Sat 7 Feb - Stroke: B Cherry 61, M Rowles 61, L Grant 63.
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Thursday 12 February 2015
Junior Landcare Garden Grants open
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COMMUNITY Groups & Clubs Atlantis Productions Inc.
Ted Dowling
0414 992 380
Friends of Moore River Estuary
Linda Johnson
0414 631 273
Irene Dewar
0427 752 348
Gingin/Chittering Lions
Pat Elliot
9575 2316
Guilderton Community Association
Gillian Lamont
9577 2730
Guilderton Country Club
Cheryl Spiers
9577 1013
Guilderton Golf Club
Carolyn Meharry
0448 814 020
Lancelin and Coastal Districts RSL
Norm Pearce
9655 1161
Coles’ Community and Sustainability Manager, Majella Clarke says the benefits extend beyond teaching kids where their food comes from.
Lancelin Bowling Club
Pat
9655 3053
Muriel Swan
9655 1399
Lancelin & Districts Lions
Dawn & Ron Chapman
0417 090 178
“The Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants program has continued to be a valuable part of ‘outdoor classrooms’ for many schools and community groups, promoting healthy eating, productive activity and a sense of community.”
Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Pat Shinnick
9655 1289
Ledge Point Country Club
Sheryl Dempster Jan Court
0408 947 548 0417 961 627
Jon Spurgeon
9561 2486 0427 990 605
Gingin Arts & Crafts Group
All schools, kindergartens, daycare centres and youth groups across Australia are being invited to apply for one of 250 Coles Junior Landcare Garden grants of up to $1,000, to build a garden or improve an existing one in their grounds or wider backyard. The 2015 Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants, providing funding of a quarter of a million dollars, coincides with the launch of Landcare into the Australian Curriculum in time for the 2015 school year. This program of free educational resources for students and teachers enables schools to link outdoor Junior Landcare activities, such as building a school garden, with lessons in the classroom. Since it began in 2008, this year’s round will bring the total number of grants distributed through this program to more than 2000, continuing to encourage students to get involved in learning where their food comes from, and getting their hands dirty by helping prepare soil for planting and harvesting their garden’s crop. Last year, community groups and schools undertook a broad range of projects, from creating
waterwise gardens and worm farms to swapping produce or donating it to their canteen. Last year, a West Australia kindergarten prepared ‘long table lunches’ for family and community members with the produce grown from their newlyestablished garden. In New South Wales, an Albury Public School established an Indigenous garden, and during NAIDOC week invited Aboriginal Elder and artist Leonie McIntosh to assist students in creating art work to display in the area. Taking a different approach, Victoria’s Horsham Special School developed a composting system to reduce their waste. Landcare Australia CEO, Tessa Jakszewicz, says the eagerly awaited Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants rounds have helped support students’ conceptual and practical understanding of the importance of looking after Australia’s land and water resources. “Social skills, communication and a sense of place and wellbeing are also significant outcomes of the program,” Ms Jakszewicz says.
Applications for the Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants close on Friday 27 March. Details are at www.juniorlandcare.com.au.
What is your school doing? Parents and school kids don’t forget to ask your school principal or teacher what your school is doing - Then let the Sun City News know, so we can spread to great efforts from your school. The Sun City News welcomes news from all schools across our distribution region, Alkimos and Yanchep to Lancelin and Gingin - Email your school news articles and photos to news@suncitynews.com.au or call Terry on 9561 2500 or 0414 425 858.
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY DIARY Friday 13 February
9561 5777
Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group WA Sugarcraft Academy Inc. - Cake Decorating
0427 761 330
Jan Cooper
yanchepcwa@ gmail.com
Yanchep CWA
Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club
0428 559 026 0417 978 281
Michael Browne Sue Moir
yancheplac@ gmail.com
Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club Yanchep Golf Club
Yanchep Ladies Dart Club
Yanchep Netball Club
Bob Cherry (President) Robin Warrilow (Secretary)
0439 183 691 0419 948 448
Raye Leslie Amanda Van Padua
0418 936 600 0408 943 987
Karolyn Holmes
0458 458 948 9561 1196
Cathie Close
95612738
Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Assoc Inc.
Julie Otremba
9561 1538
Sunday 15 February
Sunday 22 February Yanchep District Junior Football Club Registration day. 10am to 1.00pm at Oldham Reserve, Lagoon Drive, Yanchep.
Monday 23 February
Shire of Gingin council meeting, starts at 3:00pm. All members of the public welcome.
Tuesday 17 February
Tuesday 24 February
Crown Casino Bus trip.
City of Wanneroo Briefing Session, starts at 6.00pm. All members of the public welcome. Ladies darts at Yanchep Sports Club, 7.00pm.
Bingo at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks Doors open at 7.00pm, Eyes down at 7.30pm.
0428 628 753
John Utley
Yanchep Two Rocks Arts & Craft Workshop
12noon, Deadline for Sun City News advertising and news articles. Email to news@suncitynews.com.au
Thursday 19 February
Sun City Yacht Club
Yanchep Sports Club Inc.
Saturday 21 February
Wednesday 18 February
9561 1148
Sun City Country Club
Photography workshop with Beth Baker at Clarkson Library, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Bookings essential and entry fee charged.
Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association’s Valentine’s Day Dance at Phil Renkin Centre. Tickets from Ron on 9561 5551.
Ladies darts at Yanchep Sports Club, 7.00pm.
Son City Church
Friday 20 February
Saturday 14 February
Monday 16 February
Lancelin CWA
Wednesday 25 February
Thursday 26 February Bingo at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks Doors open at 7.00pm, Eyes down at 7.30pm.
9561 5161
Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group Inc. Yanchep Two Rocks RSL Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens
Yanchep United Football Club
Joyce Harris
9561 1672
Jill Scholte Dot Blower
9561 5581 0409 884 865 9561 1287
Debbie King
0420 968 760
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