Sun City News - 14 January 2016

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Happy New Year to everyone, I hope you and your family had a wonderful festive season and 2016 brings health, prosperity and peace across the globe.

Since I started the Sun City News back in 1997, as a ‘townie newsletter with attitude’, I have asked our staff to strive to maintain that ‘point of difference’ and not be just another newspaper.

With the changes that have been implemented from today, readers will continue to see individual unbiased local reporting on local issues and local news.

Rumours of the death of the printed word have been exaggerated. People still read newspapers, especially their ‘local paper’.

But let’s be candid, the runof-the-mill news reporters are crusty, cynical curmudgeons whose bedtime reading consists of boring biographies or some toxic report.

Let me explain: You will see some publications run a ‘story’ about a wedding planner, and surprise, surprise, on the same page is an ad for the same wedding planner.

We traffic in bad news; our currency is injustice. Conflict gets us out of bed in the morning.

We thank all advertisers for your business, but when we run an advertorial or similar feature we do not dress it up as news.

So does malice and malfeasance, lying and greed. This is why we are popular at the ‘water cooler discussions’.

So, confronted with these daunting and admittedly dark scenarios, how do you, as an event organiser, concerned citizen, struggling business get in the paper?

First, read the paper; are there articles in the same vein as the one you would like to pitch?

Secondly, and don’t take this personally; being an advertiser doesn’t give you a leg up on editorial coverage.

As an advertiser, this should comfort you because this policy means our editorial coverage is truly independent and does not go to the highest bidder.

When submitting an article, tell us why your story is special.

What makes it interesting?

Offbeat? What’s at stake?

If you are a heavy metal band, why should we write about your?

If you article has ‘dirt’ to dish out, make sure you have your facts in order and, if possible, documents or materials to support your claim.

If everyone is covering it, that makes us less likely to do so.

There are exceptions of course, and in those cases we want to approach the story from a different angle or viewpoint.

We also like to run stories written by our readers - These pieces are often personal, but also have universal appeal with larger lessons to be learned.

Finally, the most read part of the paper is not the 5,000 word expose on ‘Art Pope’; it is the calendar and local events.

Deadlines for submissions are one week before the publication date and should be directed to editor@suncitynews.com.au, or faxed to 9463 6066.

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14 January 2016

Scott raises $100,000 Alkimos nine-year-old, Scott Guerini, is truly inspirational and has seen his ‘One Day dream’ of raising $100,000 for sick children become a reality as the inaugural winner of HTC’s ‘One Day I Will’ campaign.

For his efforts he was awarded $25,000 in prize money, enabling him to achieve his goal of raising $100,000 for the Telethon Kids Institute.

Scott’s selfless attitude, incredible achievements and unbreakable resolve saw him stand out from a remarkable pool of entrants.

Scott began fundraising at an early age because he wanted to help sick children and make a difference to their lives.

At the young age of four, he decided he would walk 25km to the nearest town as it was the hardest thing he could think to do.

Not content with a one off gesture, Scott performed this feat annually until he was seven, before progressing to a massive 41km walk, then the ultimate challenge of the 42.195km marathon for the past two years.

Scott’s determination has seen him battle through the weather, pain and exhaustion every year, but he always made it to the finish line and comes back for more.

Scott said: “When I heard I had won I was completely shocked.

It made me speechless and that never happens because I’m a chatterbox.

“When it sunk in I kept saying ‘wait, what, I won?’ I just couldn’t believe it.

“I felt so happy and excited when I realised it meant I will reach my ‘One Day I Will’ goal of raising $100,000 for Telethon by the time I’m ten years old.

“I am so relieved I have made it.

It means I will help a lot of sick kids and babies. That means everything to me.”

HTC manager, Ben Hodgson, said: “Scott is the embodiment of everything the ‘One Day I Will’ campaign set out to achieve, uncovering inspiring and spectacular stories and achievements of everyday people doing extraordinary things.

“We were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of inspirational entries we received. It is particularly touching to see how many people just want to make a difference in the lives of others and create a better world. These are exactly the reasons why we started the campaign, enabling people to live a brilliant life.”

HTC will continue to support Scott in his pursuits including his plans for his biggest challenge, to travel to Canada and hike 82km up the Berg Lake trail in Mt Robson Provincial Park.

In addition to the prize money, Scott will also receive a HTC One M9 handset.

If you know of a wonderful inspirational story, let the Sun City News know - Call 9561 2500 or email news@suncity news.com.au

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Your letters and emails Pollies should give back

During their time in office they have made changes to laws, taxes, environment, and all manner of other issues that have impacted on the hip pocket of every day Joe Citizen.

We had left for Perth only an hour before the fire started and were then due to road closures unable to return home for two days; we found the information on the DFES web site that kept reporting the fire as being close to Guilderton/Moore River and that evacuation was on the cards. I acknowledge that with the holiday season there are many more visitors there than residents.

These elected officials accept as the norm, large yearly salary increases and not one of them has ever attempted to change the way they receive their salary and entitlements, or in fact, have them reduced to help out the public purse.

It was only our terrific neighbours who contacted us and informed us that it was Woodridge, not Guilderton that was under threat. They thankfully took our dogs when they went to the evacuation centre at Woodridge Hall.

Joe Blow out here is straining at the hip pocket to keep his/ her head above water because of the elected officials making policy mistakes, or over spending.

When this point was raised at the meeting, it was noted that the FESA fire command was actually at Wanneroo and that as Woodridge was not a town site (but a residential community of over 300 homes), it did not rate a mention.

Over the years we have seen many politicians come and go from every side of the political fence and some from parties that are no longer in existence.

It’s no use saying: “Well let’s let our voices be heard at the ballot box.”

That doesn’t work either.

Well, my wallet has worn out because it has been raided so many times and now I, like many others I suppose, cannot afford a new one.

My next vote will be informal because I, like the politicians, just don’t care any more except they will continue to receive huge increases and make mistakes while struggle street gets harder and harder.

Steve Squires, Woodridge.

Woodridge fire I’ve returned from last Sunday afternoon’s community meeting to thank our firies for the excellent job they did on the recent fire which came within 500 metres of the southern boundary of Woodridge estate.

I find this difficult to accept, but as I was not here at the time I cannot directly comment.

A trip to see the fire path and how fast it traveled from Military Road is a must, it was a very hot fast moving fire.

What saved us was a controlled burn on our southern boundary last winter and a favorable wind.

As Yarloop discovered a wind change can be catastrophic.

Maybe a small report on this fire and how close it came to Woodridge can be an acknowledgment of the hard work and tremendous effort our volunteer firefighters put in that day which continued for several days later.

I don’t have Facebook, but apparently that was used extensively to alert residents of the danger and has photos of

the fire before Woodridge lost power, even mobile phones went down.

Secondly, originally Woodridge Estate had two water tanks (historically paid for by the original residents of the estate as the Water Board at the time stated it was uneconomical for them).

When it started to make a profit as more homes went up, the then Water Board took over the running and residents then had to start paying rates vs their levy.

All this is simple background as eventually the Water Board removed a tank as it was no longer required as there was a new pump which refilled the tank quicker.

But as Yarloop residents found when they ran out of water, when the power is cut so does the water flow eventually stop.

Surely a duty of care in rural residential communities would have an emergency generator on site to ensure that this did not occur, as Woodridge apparently came very close to running out of water and for several days afterwards had to contend with dirty sediment water.

Hoping that some recognition can be given to those very brave people who leave their own homes and properties to ensure others remain safe.

From the net . . .

 COW don’t construct enough parking area so where are you to park at the lagoon, but they are quick to make a profit on their inability to think ahead.

Secret service at it again.

Ozzie Ozzy.  City of Wanneroo are a bunch of muppets! Have no respect for their parking officers and rangers.  Would the City Of Wanneroo Council care to comment?

Frank Pellicano.  I think you’ll find if you dispute the parking ticket citing lack of warning signage, unmarked areas, etc, your ticket will be wiped. Especially if 100 of you do it.

Grant Hicks.  Really need more than a couple of cones set up at the ‘bump’ in Yanchep Beach Road.

Near the new development. .. A warning would be nice before you drive over it at the speed limit! Not good for tyres!  Hell yes! I drove over it today, late arvo, sun in my eyes, still doing around 70kms in a sedan (not 4wd no lift kit etc) thought I got a bloody flat tyre - Bad, bad, bad!!!  Forget the cones or 40 kmph signs they need to fill the trench properly. Not that hard!

 Just a heads up from another page - these dangerous beauties (blue ringed octopus) have been spotted around the lagoon. Keep your eye out, especially if you got little ones.  Bushfire Donations Spoke to the manager of Woolworth’s in Yanchep this afternoon, Fri 8 Jan, regarding the best way for the Yanchep and surrounding community to donate to those who have lost so much in the bushfires raging down south.

Rather than Woolworth’s become a collection point that will difficult for staff to manage it was decided to the best way for us to help is the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal of which Woolworth’s is involved.

All you have do is when paying at the register ask to donate to the Salvation Army Bush Fire appeal. It can be an amount nominated by you or $2 or $5.

If using the self serve checkouts, simple push the button bottom right, DONATE. Then the 2 or 5 for those set amounts or the button on left to nominate your own donation amount.

If we all donate $2 that will add up to a huge amount that will absolutely make a difference.

Coin donations can be made at the service counter.

Barbara Horton, Woodridge.

The Sun City News welcomes your letters, emails and opinion It is simple to submit your articles, letters or opinion articles.

Go to suncitynews.com.au, then Submit Letter to Editor Emails can be sent to editor@suncitynews.com.ao or faxed to 9463 6066 or posted to Sun City News, PO Box 1, Two Rocks 6037.

14 January 2016

Durrs track closes this weekend Long term illegal and severe abuse of Dewars ‘Durrs’ Track in Two Rocks and extreme safety risks have resulted in the City of Wanneroo council at a special council meeting voting to close the track to all vehicles from Friday 15 January.

Mayor Tracey Roberts said the City has received more than 100 complaints from residents over the past year about repeated misuse of the track.

Mayor Roberts said: “Public nuisance, hooning, vandalism, trespassing, illegal dumping and littering are unacceptable behaviours. The City is not prepared to put the safety of residents and visitors in

jeopardy, unfortunately the majority of irresponsible track users have abused the privilege.

Serious abuse of Dewars Track has caused deterioration and substantial environmental issues including erosion.

The City of Wanneroo says it has tried to regulate track use and engage with users to minimise harm, but keeping it open is untenable because of significant cost implications for ratepayers.

Costs to maintain the track since March 2014, are approximately $110,000. A consultant’s report has indicated that an upgrade would cost approximately

Free diabetes program Women in the City of Wanneroo can benefit from a new free diabetes prevention program ‘Walking Away from Diabetes’.

The three hour interactive program is held in small groups of up to 10 women and gives advice on increasing physical activity, healthy food choices and identifying risk factors.

The program is designed for women who have previously had gestational diabetes and who have a 50 per cent chance of getting type 2 diabetes in the future.

Walking Away from Diabetes will be held at Butler Community Centre on Thursday 21 January, and Wednesday 27 April, between 9.00am and 12noon.

The program is suitable for women who have previously had gestational diabetes, but not those who have a current diagnosis of gestational or type 2 diabetes.

Walking Away from Diabetes is run

by Diabetes WA, supported by the City of Wanneroo and funded by the Department of Health Western Australia.

For further information and to book call Diabetes WA on 9325 7699 or email bookings@diabeteswa.com. au To promote your free community activity, call the Sun City News on 9561 2500 or email the details along with your contact details to news@suncitynews.com.au

$800,000. Continued works and ongoing maintenance and compliance over ten years would cost between $2.75 million to $4.49 million.

The Sun City News understands 13 infringements were issued over the past 12 months for offences around the entrance to the track - Six for parking on a footpath; five for parking contrary to signs; and two parking on a foreshore reserve.

The City of Wanneroo said: “Dewars Beach and surrounding areas will be patrolled during the daylight hours. A dedicated patrol of this area will be conducted until the end of April 2016.”

The City of Wanneroo’s Community Safety Patrol Officers will also patrol the area at times during the night, and attend to matters or complaints when they are received.

The council have indicated that the track will be made impassable it should not cost more than $50,000 to carry out the closure. The cost to patrol Dewars Track and the surrounding area is estimated to cost another $60,000.

Details about restricting access from the Wilbinga end of the track and any discussions with the Shire of Gingin were unavailable.

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Lancelin Classic - This weekend Running from 14 to 17 January, the Lancelin Ocean Classic has confirmed the attendance of several pro-athletes from the world stages of windsurfing and kitesurfing. This will ensure stiff head-to-head competition.

Coming to the 2016 Classic will be: PWA’s 2015. #8 Overall Waves, Robby Swift from United Kingdom; T w o - t i m e Kite Surf Pro World Champion, Keahi De Aboitiz from United States; PWA’s 2015 #1 ranking Wave Man, Philip Köster from Germany; PWA’s 2015 #8 ranked overall PWA Slalom, Cyril Moussilmani from France; and five times world Vice Champion, Guy Cribb from United Kingdom.

For the first time in the event’s history, both windsurfers and kitesurfers will be competing simultaneously in the marathon events, which stretch between Ledge Point and Lancelin, making for the largest starting and finishing lines in the event’s history.

Another first will be the inaugural long distance Ocean Paddle for Surf Skis, providing a whopping 42km course - One of the most challenging in the country.

With great wind conditions, pro athletes will reach top speeds, making for an exhilarating race for competitors and spectators.

Of the windsurfing elite, #4 UK professional windsurfer, Robby Swift, is returning from injury and is keen to reclaim his podium, urging all riders to saviour the atmosphere of the event.

Robby Swift.

Cyril Moussilmani.

Robby said: “It doesn’t matter if you are one of the first or the last, there will be people of your level there who you will relate to and you will make new friends and end up wanting to improve your skills - it’s a great experience.”

Keep up-to-date with the Lancelin Classic events at lancelinoceanclassic.com.au.

Keahi De Aboitiz.

Phillip Koster.

Guy Cribb.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANISATIONS We are seeking to update our contact information for all local community organisations in the North Coast Ward of the City of Wanneroo and across the Shire of Gingin, some are listed below, as part of our commitment of connecting the community across the Yanchep Satellite City region.

Atlantis Productions Inc.

Sun City Yacht Club

Yanchep Redhawks Football Club

Friends of Moore River Estuary

Two Rocks Yanchep Culture & Arts Network

Yanchep Sports & Social Club

Gingin Arts & Crafts Group

Two Rocks Social Badminton Group

Yanchep Two Rocks Arts & Craft Workshop

Gingin/Chittering Lions

Two Rocks Writers Group

Yanchep Two Rocks Catholic Church

Guilderton Community Association

Two Rocks Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Club

Guilderton Community Library

Two Rocks Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

Yanchep Two Rocks Community Rec Assoc.

Guilderton Country Club

WA Sugarcraft Academy Inc - Cake Decorating

Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group Yanchep Two Rocks RSL

Guilderton Golf Club Lancelin and Coastal Districts RSL

West Coast Angling Club at Two Rocks Marina

Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens

Lancelin Bowling Club

Woodridge Lower Coastal Computer Group

Yanchep United Football Club (Soccer)

Lancelin CWA

Yanchep Colour Diet Group

Lancelin & Districts Lions

Yanchep CWA

Lancelin Golf Club

Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club

Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club

Ledge Point Country Club

Yanchep Fire & Rescue Service

Moore River Weight Watchers

Yanchep Golf Club

Son City Church

Yanchep Ladies Dart Club

Suncity Art & Craft Gallery, Two Rocks

Yanchep Netball Club

Sun City Country Club

Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club

If your local volunteer community organisation is not listed here, please feel free to submit your groups details for inclusion.

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Please fill our your details and post to ‘Community Information Update’, Sun City News, PO Box 1, Two Rocks WA 6037; or copy and fax to 08 9463 6066; or email to info@suncitynews.com.au Name of Organisation: ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................

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14 January 2016

Classes with Renata Would you like to learn how to paint with watercolours? Do you have a favourite subject you’d like to paint - landscapes, seascapes, flowers, animals?

Then contact Renata to book in for her next term of watercolour painting classes at the Yanchep Community Centre.

By the end of the 6 week course you will have a good understanding of different materials and methods used in watercolour painting including stretching paper, laying a wash, and choosing and mixing colours

Local paramedic receives national award

Royal Australian Air force for three years.

He said: “I am fortunate to live in and serve the community of Yanchep and Two Rocks.

Being a career paramedic is a fantastic profession, with no one day being the same.

Well-known local paramedic Troy Sheppard was a recent recipient of the National Service Medal.

An official event was held in November 2015 at the Government House Ballroom, to honour these recipients.

This medal recognizes diligent long service in organisations that protect life or property at some risk to their members.

Fifteen years of eligible service is necessary to qualify for the medal.

Although Troy was unable to attend the official ceremony, St John Ambulance Area Manager, Hilda Brogden, presented him with the award at his home last month.

Troy has been a paramedic for the past thirteen years and was also an airframe fitter in the

“It can be very challenging but very rewarding as well. We attend a wide variety of jobs ranging from minor medical conditions and injuries right through to major car crashes, and serious medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrest.

“Working in the Yanchep region can also present other logistical problems such as rescuing patients involved in off road motor vehicle crashes in sand dunes that require four wheel drives to get to the scene and the RAC rescue helicopter to attend and extricate the patient.

“We also have a great and close relationship with the other local allied professions including the Yanchep Medical Centre, Yanchep Police and Yanchep Fire and Rescue. We know each other by name and often help each other at certain jobs.”

Troy says he highly recommends a career as a paramedic.

You will discover your own style, developed at your own pace; and be able to paint simple landscapes, seascapes, flowers and buildings using tone, texture, composition and perspective.

Renata Wright is a watercolour artist and teacher, and has been teaching watercolour classes in Clarkson and Joondalup for the past 7 years. Her classes have grown over the years which is why she is now offering classes in Yanchep.

The classes commence in early February and run for six weeks.

These classes will be held at Yanchep Community Centre, places will fill quickly so book early.

For more information contact Renata on 0450 524 229 or email at renatawrightart@ yahoo.com.au.

Renata said: “Bold, colourful, and emotive, with a sense of solitude is how I would describe my work, and if I had to analyse it further, I would say it’s a reflection of my inner character, rather than my outwork character and appearance which is much more constant!”

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Seabird erosion: ‘emergency’ funding sits idle while coastline crumbles Seabird residents are fuming as the $2 million ‘emergency’ funding, which was awarded six months ago to halt dramatic beach erosion, sits idle.

State Government granted Royalties for Regions funding in June, last year, to help the town where homes, power lines and even a road, once 20 metres from the water, now teeter atop a disintegrating dune.

Seabird Progress Association president, Garry Thomas, said concrete matting from the first stage of the temporary solution, which was implemented soon after the funding announcement, had now been undermined.

About half the ‘mats’ have had filler sand washed away from behind them and have moved, allowing further erosion to threaten the properties behind, with half a front lawn and a portion of a front wall already lost.

Mr Thomas said tourists were stopping to goggle at the spectacle of the ruined beach while the Shire of Gingin waited on engineers to complete a design for emergency works that would then go out to tender He expected no construction before the traditionally big swells begin to batter the coast in March.

“It’s totally disregarding why the money was allocated – so that temporary works could be completed,” he said.

“We, the residents, thought the design and construction

Photos - Left: Concrete matting from the first stage of the temporary solution is already being undermined. Right: Residents’ limestone wall is slowly slipping down the cliff top.

could be one package because of the urgency.

“But all these bureaucrats are getting their hats in the ring.”

Mr Thomas said there had been so much design work commissioned on potential solutions in recent years that there was no need for more consultants.

Gingin Shire administration told the Sun City News: “This Shire is acting as quickly as it possibly can in this situation, the process that has been undertaken involved delivering emergency temporary works to the affected properties.

“This was completed in a timely manner and utilised funding from the State Government grant, community and the Shire.

“The second stage being the longer term solution is more complex and requires further research and detailed design before a construction tender can be advertised.

“The funding body being the State Government has a number of key milestones that the Shire has to meet before funding is released.

“This includes ensuring that the stage 2 solution is the most reasonable and justified within the parameters of the grant.

“The Shire is unable to determine when a commencement date for stage 2 works will begin.

“However this project still remains a priority for the Shire and we will continue to progress the project in accordance with the funding guidelines and in consultation with our stakeholders.”

Leader of the National Party, Terry Redman, said: “Shire of Gingin has signed a Financial Assistance Agreement with the Department of Regional Development to utilise $2 million from Royalties for Regions funding and has been issued with a Section 91 Licence to allow works

to proceed for the Seabird foreshore protection.

“The Shire of Gingin has been liaising closely with the Department of Lands, Department of Transport and DRD to prepare engineering reports for a suitable long term solution.”

Member for Moore, Shane Love, said he had worked hard to highlight the enormity of the issue with various Ministers since being elected early in 2013.

“I have also worked collaboratively with the Gingin Shire during this time in an attempt to engage the state government in the issue,” he said.

Following a visit to Seabird

by Minister for Regional Development Hon Terry Redman, in May 2015, Mr Love said he advocated for the allocation of funds to address the issue.

“I remain hopeful that the situation will be stabilized,” Mr Love added.

14 January 2016

Celebrate Australia Day locally The annual Australia Day Breakfast at the Phil Renkin Centre has been providing local residents with a delicious free breakfast and a place to come together for 24 years.

Sponsored by the City of Wanneroo, Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd and the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association, the breakfast has long been the tradition for many locals on Australia Day morning.

together in a way that promotes unity and mateship,” Ms Otremba said.

“At end of the breakfast we present Community Awards to those people who have gone above and beyond to help within their local community.

“The presentations of the Citizen of the Year, Group of the Year and Youth Achiever of the Year highlight these remarkable people on our nation’s most celebrated day,” she said.

Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association secretary, Julie Otremba, has been volunteering her time to organise and run the event since 1996.

A flag raising ceremony together with the national anthem will be sung at 8:00am followed by a fully cooked breakfast served between 8am and 10.30am.

“For me, this event epitomises what Australia Day is all about, it truly brings the community

Award presentations start at 10.30am and entertainer Pete Robson will play traditional true blue Aussie songs throughout

Work in North Ward

Late last year, the Sun City News asked the City of Wanneroo for a list of major infrastructure projects it proposed to commence in the North Coast Ward during 2016.

The following information was provided (North Coast Ward now includes Yanchep, Two Rocks, Eglington, Butler, Jindalee, Quinns Rocks, Mindarie, Clarkson, Merriwa, Ridgewood, Tamala Park and Alkimos):  Quinns Mindarie Community Centre - Extending the existing Quinns Mindarie Surf Lifesaving club. Design has started on what will be a community hub. $1.2M with further funding required in 2016/17. Expected completion is December 2016.  Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club - Single storey club room, public toilet and change room facility.

Design complete, construction tenders being evaluated now. $1.2M with further funding required in 2016/17. Estimated completion date is late 2016.  Yanchep Active Open Space - Provision of active sports fields and associated amenity building. Earthworks complete.

Design is in progress with construction tenders to be invited early in 2016. $3.9M with further funding required in 2016/17. Estimated completion date late 2016.

 Connolly Drive Dual Carriageway construction Design and construction of a dual carriageway on Connolly Drive, from Neerabup Road to Lukin Drive. $3.8M with further funding required in 2016/17.

Construction scheduled from March to November 2016.  Quinns Beach shark barrier - Community consultation was undertaken at the end of 2015 about a potential shark barrier at Quinns Beach, southern end near the Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club. The project is in early community consultation stages.  Quinns Beach Tidal pool - A feasibility study for a tidal pool is due to be considered by Council in 2016.

The City of Wanneroo confirmed that it did not have current plans to undertake the development of formal car parking at St Andrews Park, despite various rumours circulating.

Photo: Marmion Avenue north, from the Yanchep Beach Road roundabout - The roadway is cyclone fenced to keep out vehicles.

Less than one month after the fence was erected, blue graffiti has been sprayed across the centre island pavers.

the morning. Kids will have plenty to do with the Cuddly Animal Farm, Shaun the Sheep

mechanical ride and a bouncy castle - all for free.

Volunteers are, as always, welcome to help out on the morning.

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Postage up, delivery slower On Monday 4 January, Australia Post put up the price of sending a letter around the corner, across the metro area or across Australia from 70 cents to one dollar.

Two Rocks set to host Sunset Markets Mrs Dean said the idea of the markets was to involve the community and to inject positive energy into the region.

The oddity about this decision by Australia Post is that they are going to take longer to deliver your mail, unless you pay a further 50 cents per letter to upgrade to Priority Post.

“We wanted to create a vibrant and engaging market with food vans, acoustic sounds, bouncy castles and a wide variety of stalls featuring fashion, art and vintage wares,” Mrs Dean said.

So, if you pay more than double, from 70 cents up to $1.50, to post a letter Priority, when will it arrive?

According to Australia Post, the Priority Post delivery will take from one to four days, after the day you post.

Is that what they call ‘Priority’?

So the simple fact is: Postage charges up, delivery longer, less and less people will go to the Australia Post shop and they will continue to lose more customers - Thank goodness for emails.

Have you got a story to tell?

We’re interested in submissions about all aspects of life, everything from the political to the personal, the financial to the frivolous.

Are you furious about doctors’ fees? Frustrated over finding affordable accommodation?

Worried about finding a job? Excited about finding the cheapest drink in town? Depressed at our alcohol-soaked social scene? Fed up with our political system? Concerned about mental health support?

When you’re thinking about what to write, always try to do something you haven’t read before. This can mean looking for a fresh approach to an old theme or an unusual topic.

The best topics tend to be tight and focused, with lots of colour and insights.

There are no hard and fast rules about how to write your article - It could be diary-type piece, an opinion column, a light-hearted or hard news. Make your words work: are they intriguing, engaging and different?

Read what you’ve written aloud when you’re finished. Is that how you talk?

The reader should emerge clear about what you’re saying and what they are being asked to comment on.

Send us your article, anything up to 400 words.

We’ll get in touch to discuss it, whether it fits the bill or with suggestions on how it could be developed or improved. We’ll put the finished articles in the Sun City News.

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A brand new market planned for Two Rocks is set to transform Charnwood Park into a bohemian wonderland bringing muchneeded life into the area.

Event organisers Brooke Trimmer, and Dorothy Dean, from the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association said a range of activities were planned for the market on Saturday 13 February, that would appeal to all members of the community.

“We wanted to give Two Rocks a taste of something different,” Mrs Trimmer said. “Sunset Markets Two Rocks is not going to be your typical run-of-the-mill markets. We plan on having a kid’s area called ‘Wild Child’, which will be packed full of activities, live music, a second hand section aptly named ‘Funky Junk Lane’, and importantly, a real focus on local creative businesses and local fresh produce.”

“The vibe of the market is very important which is why we have placed extra emphasis on building that up via social media.

“We have already had an influx of interest in the markets through our Facebook page, and the feedback from the community has been very positive.

“We have been very lucky to secure The Reef as a major sponsor for our first market and other local businesses are also getting on board.”

Mrs Trimmer said the inaugural market was planned to be the first of many.

“We hope to bring this market to Two Rocks on a regular basis with one of our main aims being to attract a wider audience to the region and showcase what Yanchep/Two Rocks has to offer,” she said.

If you are a local producer, please contact sunsetmarketstworocks@ gmail.com for an application form and additional information.

The market will be held on 13 February, from 4:00 to 8:00pm.

The Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Association is not-forprofit with the sole aim of providing low-cost events to the community.

Great community project DADAA Community Arts and cultural development group at Lancelin promote ‘artristic vibrancy and social inclusion’ of people living with a disability or mental Illness, or who experience other forms of social, political or economic disadvantage, recently teamed up with the Lancelin Primary School for an arts collaboration project.

All the school students with the DADAA young adults program participants collaborated on an arts project at the school, with everyone creating their fish design, and the end result was a fabulous community artwork featured out the front of the Primary School in Lancelin.

Students attened the Wangaree Community

Centre one class at a time during term 3 and with the assistance of DADAA participants and staff each created their own fish.

DADAA then installed it in place at the school.

This was a fantastic collaboration project and a great way for local students to be involved with and meet participants at DADAA that has established a great community spirit.

DADAA’s ‘Tree of Hearts’ exhibition opens at the Wangaree Community Centre on Saturday 16 January, between 10:00am to 2:00pm daily. Everyone is welcome.

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Question Time at school Late last year, just before the school term ended, Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, attended Yanchep Beach Primary School to speak to the Year 5 and 6 students about what it means to be a Federal Member of Parliament and answer their questions.

“The letters I received from the students were impressive and very well researched – at times they were also very entertaining,” Mr Porter said.

“I would like to thank the Year 5 and 6 students of Yanchep Beach Primary School and their teachers for showing me around their school and allowing me the opportunity to talk to them about Parliamentary life,” Mr Porter said.

“I spent the weekend writing to each of the students so that they would receive a response before they broke for the summer holidays.

“The questions asked by the students were both well thought out and entertaining and I enjoyed sharing my knowledge and experiences with them.”

Here are some of the questions asked by the students and a summary of Mr Porter’s responses: Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: I was a massive sci-fi fan growing up and loved Star Wars. However, my career as an astronaut didn’t work out and I ended up in politics instead.

Q: Why were you interested in politics?

A: My interest started with my family and then as a lawyer. I felt like politics was something that I could do a good job at.

The important thing with any career is to find something that you love doing.

Q: What were you before you were a politician?

A: I was a lawyer and worked as a State Prosecutor. So if you think of the people you see on TV who wear the funny wigs and prosecute people in court who commit crimes – that was me.

Q: What was the most important contract you ever signed?

A: When I worked in State politics I signed the contracts for

The issues raised by the students included: eliminating poverty; achieving universal primary education; gender equality; global conflicts; and environmental issues such as climate change.

“Young people often have a remarkable way of simplifying very complex issues down to the very heart of the matter – spending a lot of time reading complex and lengthy briefs, it was a refreshing change. the Elizabeth Quay project that is currently under construction, which is a very large project, so that was probably one of the most important contracts I have ever signed and a very exciting one for Western Australia.

A: I would say Free Trade.

So, swapping things that we make with things that other big countries like China make – swapping the things we are good at so that everyone benefits.

Q: Why didn’t you become an athlete like your father?

A: Well, the answer to that is simple – I wasn’t good enough!

I do love test cricket though, so maybe my son will become a test cricketer.

Q: If you lost your job as a Minister which would you rather be, a surfer or a skateboarder?

A: I would have to say surfer, because I don’t think a 45 year old skateboarder would be very cool.

Q: How did you become a Minister?

A: I was actually in my backyard with my dog when my phone rang; I pulled it out of my pocket and saw that it was the Prime Minister calling me. He asked if I would be the Minister for Social Services and, of course, I said yes. You never turn down a job that the Prime Minister offers you.

Q: Do you ever make mistakes?

A: Yes, of course. Everyone makes mistakes; you just have to make sure that you learn from them.

Q: What do you think is the most important global goal to achieve?

Q: Do you get scared when you go on TV? A: Completely. Imagine if you were on live TV and you could be asked any question about anything. No one knows everything, so it can be scary when you are put on the spot on live TV with everyone watching you.

Q: How do you make tough decisions?

A: The best thing about working in Cabinet is that you make tough decisions as a group, everyone is locked away and we work together until we decide what the best decision is. I think that the toughest decision you could have to make would be whether to send soldiers into dangerous environments overseas, that is a really difficult decision because you are putting people in a high risk situation.

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“It is also truly encouraging to see young minds engaged in such important global issues – I encouraged each of the students to continue to engage with important issues and to be advocates of positive change.”

Here are a couple of extracts from some of the students’ letters:  “I feel deeply concerned about the low quality of education that many children around the world get. If we all pitch in, education will become better for all which will make everyone smarter.” Kayla.

When Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, visited Yanchep Beach Primary School he was presented with a bundle of postcards from Year 5 and 6 students.

 “I am writing to you to express my feelings about poverty… So to help this change, one of my ideas that may help you achieve zero poverty by 2030, is to take 50c a fortnight off people who earn $35k a year.” Samuel.

The students had researched the Millennium Development Goals in class and wrote postcards to Mr Porter about the goal which most resonated with them.

 “I would love to live in a world where every single woman can drive a car … and where girls can go to school and have whatever job they want.”

Monique.

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REVIEW WEIVER MUSIC

BOOK The River House The River House is a spellbinding debut novel, resonant of childhoods past and the beauty of the Australian countryside.

It is the late 1940s, and the Broody River runs through a maze of sandbanks into the Coral Sea. On its southern bank lies the holiday town of Baroodibah. But its northern shore is wild – unsettled except for The River House, an old weatherboard box on stumps where the Carlyle family take their holidays.

For four-year-old, Laurie Carlyle, the house and its untold stories fire the imagination. It is a place of boating trips and nature collections, of the wind howling, the sheoaks sighing and the pelicans soaring into the blue sky.

But when a squabble between Laurie and her older brother, Tony, takes an unexpected turn, she detects the first hints of family discord.

Keith Richards: Crossedeyed Heart Keith Richards is a name synonymous with rock and roll; it would be hard to imagine the genre without Jagger’s right hand man. In fact after all the drugs that have flowed through his veins, the cigs he’s sucked down and that whole snorting his dad’s ashes rumour, it’s hard to believe that this iconic rock legend is still alive and pumping out classics. But, that’s exactly what the Rolling Stone’s guitarist is doing.

Crosseyed Heart is the just turned 72year old’s third solo recording and first in over 20 years. The title track kicks off the LP; short, sweet and bluesy with the acoustic guitar being the star of the song. Heartstopper picks up the pace with a little more grunt and southern rock and roll – giving off an almost Neil Young-esque flavour. Something about Robbed Blind reminds me of Lou Reed with those husky vocals, while Love is Overdue has a reggae groove and sees the mature age rocker reflecting mournfully on his romantic struggles, “Who’s voice is gonna say goodnight/ Now that she’s gone out of my sight.”

Crosseyed Heart proves Keith has still got it, and that he won’t be stopping anytime soon.

As the years pass, The River House holidays seem to shine a light on the undercurrents in the family: the secret from her mother’s past, the bitterness between Tony and their father Doug, and her sister Miranda’s increasingly erratic and dangerous behaviour . . .

Following the family’s story through the decades, The River House is a richly nostalgic novel about love and betrayal, personal tragedy and thwarted ambition, illusion and remorse. Above all it is about change, and the slow but relentless march of time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Janita Cunnington has been writing for much of her life, mostly under the desk — verse, stories, articles, musings — when her mind should have been on important matters. Some of her poems have been published, along with reams of public information, booklets, brochures and, with her husband, Col, a travel guide to South-East Queensland.

Janita was born at the end of World War II in the small New South Wales town of Barraba. Six months later, the family moved to Brisbane to live with her paternal grandfather in his sprawling Queenslander. There she spent her idle childhood. This was the time when they holidayed at Munna Point on the Noosa River, to be idle by the sea. On the river’s wild northern shore stood a little old house. Its isolation made it an object of romance for the children on

the southern shore and, in the end, the inspiration of this story.

Janita now lives near the sea again, on lovely, salt-stung Stradbroke Island.

This is her first full-length novel.

DVD The Martian Like all the variants of Robinson Crusoe, including ‘Cast Away’ this film is about a man, Matt Damon’s Mark Watney, who summons all of his ingenuity and courage to endure a seemingly impossible situation, then must deal with loneliness on top of it all.

If you’ve ever seen a film, you know going in that things are going to turn out fine for Mark, that no studio is going to pay for a special effects driven epic about a smart, likable castaway who dies in the last five minutes.

You also know that, despite the ‘Lone Man Against Nature’ plot line, there’s a reason why the filmmakers cast Oscar nominee, Jessica Chastain, as the captain of the mission that’s forced to abort its exploration of the planet’s surface and leave Mark for dead, and it wasn’t so that she could turn tail and head for Earth with her crew in the first ten minutes and never return. You also know that, despite the heated discussions back on earth of how risky,

time consuming and expensive a rescue mission would be, NASA will still have to stage one, and that any objections (mainly by Jeff Daniels’ character, the agency’s director) will be waved off in the name of doing what’s right. Since what will happen is never in question, all that remains is ‘how’.

Fortunately, the hows are cleverly envisioned by director, Ridley Scott and screenwriter, Drew Goddard (who adapted Andy Weir’s source novel.

I’m making it sound as though “The Martian” is predictable. It is, but that doesn’t hurt its effectiveness.

14 January 2016

Local police kept busy Local police across the region have been kept busy over the festive season - Fires, traffic accidents, drug busts, drink-driving, hooning, vandalism, breakins, domestic violence plus numerous juvenile issues in different communities, just to mention a few.

On Monday 28 December, Gingin police charged a 52 year old Gingin woman with a blood alcohol reading six times over the legal limit.

Across the region there was a number of motor vehicle accidents, stolen cars dumped with a couple being set alight.

woman alcohol

She is facing charges and will appear in court in January.

There were eight people in the sedan, including children and a heavily pregnant woman.

Yanchep police seized ecstasy tabs and meths in two separate raids on New Years Eve. Over the school holidays there has been a number of incidents involving teenage youths, both boys and girls, menacing residents in Yanchep and Two Rocks.

The Sun City News understands these incidents have been reports to police and if anyone can help identify any of these teenagers, please contact the Yanchep police on 9562 9333.

The new extension to the Guilderton boat ramp, deck area and floating pontoon was officially opened in time for the Christmas New Year season.

Police have charged a 47-year-old man with threatening a firefighter and the crew of the rescue helicopter after a car crash in Orange Springs.

Police allege the driver of a car travelling along Orange Springs Road in Orange Springs, east of Lancelin, lost control of the sedan and crashed into bush land.

Police said the registered an reading of 0.327.

Jetty upgrades

The official opening was attended by local politicians, Martin Aldridge and Shane Love, along with Shire of Gingin president, David Roe, deputy shire president, Ian ‘Sam’ Collard, and Shire of Gingin chief executive officer, Jeremy Edwards.

Work continues on the upgrade to the Two Rocks recreational boat ramp.

The people in the sedan received a variety injuries and police, St John ambulance, the rescue helicopter and the fire brigade were called to the scene.

Police alleged that the man behaved in a threatening manner and allegedly interfered in the safe landing of the aircraft before threatening its crew.

Local emergency services attended four major local fires - Guilderton, Wilbinga, Woodridge and Dewars Track area.

The boat ramp may need to be closed for short and infrequent periods daily and for a longer period in February 2016.

Works are forecast to be completed in early 2016.

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NORTH - ACROSS 1 Stopper 5 Corolla leaf 10 Wretchedness 16 Barrier 18 Couple 21 Spoken 23 Grinding tooth 24 Solitary 25 Inspired frenzy 27 Ward off 29 Born 30 Male deer 31 Existing 32 Eagle 33 Mark of a blow 34 Fall behind 36 Company of soldiers 38 Finds pleasing 40 Keyboard instruments 42 Court attendant 43 Augury 45 Article 47 Metric land measure 48 Mystic symbol 50 Church office holder 53 Tumbled 54 Wager 55 Donate 56 Direction 58 Facts given 59 Comfort 61 Continent 63 Command 64 Help 66 Narrow beam 67 Forsaken 70 Exploit 71 Destiny 72 Myself

NORTH DOWN 2 Behold!

3 Rounded vase 4 Scottish Highlander 6 Printers’ measures 7 Staggered 8 Pertaining to a wing 9 Shallow lake 11 Sick 12 Ground 13 Desired with rivalry 14 Emit fumes 15 Spoil 16 Popular drink 17 Radio location 18 Quills 19 Specialized skill 20 Italian vermouth 22 Jump 25 Remainder 26 Garden ornament 28 Climbing plant 31 Copy 35 Joke 37 Greek letter 39 Irish republic 41 Bitterness 44 At no time 46 Newts 49 American state 51 Heavy substance 52 Water pitcher 57 Cold dish 60 Hide 62 Provided that 63 Lyric poems 65 Instinctive part of psyche 66 Blushing 68 Dutch cheese 69 Golf mound

SOUTH - ACROSS 1 Afternoon (init) 3 Melbourne transport 6 Of the ear 7 Steeds 11 Neckwear 12 Asian country 15 Prodded 17 Worth 19 Snout 20 American inventor 22 Drunkard 24 Male child 26 Dry and withered 28 Gloomy (lit) 30 Low sand hill 32 Factories 35 Skin disease 37 Naked 39 Burnt remains 41 Targets 43 Trees 45 Market-place 47 On land 50 Showy bird 53 Blows in whiffs 54 Under (poet) 56 Zoo attendant 60 Incisions 61 Give for temporary use 63 Letting contract

65 Fortune-telling card 67 Obstruct 68 Joint 69 Explosive device 70 Fashion 71 Rome’s river

SOUTH - DOWN 1 Non-verse 2 Ship’s officer 4 Drawn into error 5 Ballot choices 8 Showground attractions 9 Unmusical sound 10 Was victorious 13 Gets up 14 Tempest 16 Mohammedan Scriptures 17 Bill of fare 18 Mannequin 21 Sound made by a horse 23 Vagrant 25 Czech and Polish river 27 Dazzling light 29 Disturb smoothness of 31 Nominate 33 Observed 34 Frozen shower 36 Tidings 38 Prescribed amount 40 Extreme dislike 42 Shoestring 44 Show sullenness 46 Unfasten 48 False 49 Persian fairy 51 Ruminant’s food 52 Consumed 55 Vestment 57 Light blow 58 Plunder 59 Morning (init) 62 Note well (Lat) 64 Accordingly 66 Tellurium (sym)

EAST - ACROSS 2 Alternatively 4 Deep mud 7 No score 8 Water grass 10 Gem 13 Old sayings 16 Contend for a prize 19 Fish eggs 20 Girl’s name 22 Rotate 24 Before (poet) 25 Lower world (myth) 27 Protective garment 28 Drug-yielding plant 29 Peruse print 31 Insect 33 Fruit 35 Amusing 37 Of sound mind 39 Slander 42 Irritable 44 Timber-dressing tool 45 Regain health 48 Made well 49 Trembling poplar 51 Excavates 52 Droop 53 Sends out 56 Driven hard down 57 Foe 58 Also 59 Concise 62 Morse element 63 Feline 65 Sun-god

EAST - DOWN 1 Fish basket 3 Sunny 5 Narrow elevation 6 Commerce 9 Exalt 11 Document 14 Produced 15 Seated 17 Small rodent 18 Slumber

21 Satirical use of words 23 Lowest point 25 Kite 26 Stout fibre twists 30 Reverential fear 32 Our group 34 Tier 36 Former Russian rulers 38 Astatine (sym) 40 Squandering 41 Sharp 43 Faithful 46 Tree 47 Legal right of entry 50 Company of lions 54 Repaired 55 Fashion 60 Fabled monstrous bird 61 Heavenly body 64 Make brown

WEST - ACROSS 2 Biblical city 4 Floor covering 6 Jetty 8 Hidden obstacle 9 Offspring 11 Saturn’s greatest satellite 14 Silken 15 Tenth part 18 Swarmed 22 Bowman 25 Sour 27 Learned condition 29 Precious stone 31 Existence (Lat) 32 Hindu instrument 33 Unwanted plant 35 Built 37 Line of metre 39 Ego 40 Garden tool 42 School of whales 43 Offered marriage 47 Beleaguering 49 Legally adequate 50 Fishing fly 52 Quantity of paper

54 Indigo 55 Fierce animal 57 Jar 58 Narrow ways 60 Mature 61 Bush of ivy 62 For example (init)

WEST DOWN Flurry 1 Dancer’s shoe 3 Exalt 5 Dogma 7 Salad item 9 Relating to space 10 Hostilities 12 Seesaws 13 Agreeable 16 Diplomacy 17 Dry, of wines 19 Rubs out 20 Month 21 Finger or toe 23 Hoar frost 24 Paid attention 26 Hated intensely 28 Cover with wax 30 Manufactured 32 Place of learning 33 Stinging insects 34 Escape artfully 36 From among 38 Drive off 41 Balance 44 Baking chamber 45 European capital 46 Wrongdoing 48 Street urchin 51 Great poet 52 Controls 53 Arranged in line 56 Probability 59 In excited eagerness

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Service Advisor Statutory Planner Permanent Full-Time The Shire of Gingin is seeking an experienced and professional Statutory Planner to administer the Shire’s Town Planning Scheme and provide advice to Council and the public for the orderly development of the Shire in accordance with Council’s corporate and strategic objectives and other planning issues. This position will be responsible for ensuring that the Development Approval process is efficient and easily understood by both the community and the development industry. This includes accurate and timely compilation of agenda items, research and preparation of reports and correspondence, and coordination of reporting programs within the Shire’s Planning Division.

This role will suit a highly organised professional with a track record of providing efficient and timely administrative functions, with a sound understanding of the importance of maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality. A Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Studies), or equivalent qualifications with experience working in a similar position within local government will be highly regarded.

We are offering the right candidate of this full-time permanent position a cash salary of between $67,500 - $84,500, dependent on experience, plus additional benefits including the provision of a Shire vehicle with full private use, up to 14.5% superannuation, professional development and uniform provision.

A position description can be obtained from the Careers Page on the Shire website gingin.wa.gov.au and any other information relating to this position will be available by contacting the Acting Executive Manager Regulatory Services on 9575 2211 during office hours.

Written applications are to be emailed to hr@gingin.wa.gov.au or mailed to Mr Jeremy Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Gingin, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503, and marked ‘Private & Confidential’ by 4pm, Friday 22 January 2016.

The Flying Spanner is an established mechanical workshop, offering servicing & maintenance on a wide range of vehicles (both light & heavy) including tyres to an established client base in Yanchep & surrounding areas.

The position of Service Advisor is responsible for the day to day operations of the business. We are seeking a motivated individual to drive the business forward and achieve operational Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Duties of the role are varied and requires;  excellent customer relationship management skills  excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills  excellent verbal and written communication skills  ability to work under pressure  ability to prioritise workload  ability to communicate effectively with mechanics to achieve KPI’s  experience in parts management & ordering  experience in providing job estimates  ability to work as part of a team  daily reporting on sales & labour figures to the Director and workshop This role is fast paced and requires proficient computer and internet skills.

The primary focus is on Customer Service and previous experience in the automotive industry is essential to effectively deal with customer inquiries and manage workshop productivity.

We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and can show initiative, pays particular attention to detail and is focused on improving and developing our business systems.

This role requires the appointed person to hit the ground running and demands a positive and enthusiastic attitude. A salary package is negotiable depending on experience.

If you are looking for a sea change, enjoy responsibility and would like to live and work in a fast growing community right on the beach, please forward your resume to donovan@theflyingspanner.com.au or contact Donovan on 0417 186 503.

All applications are confidential.

Bench style chilled water filter in excellent condition with manual. $60. 9655 3012.

------------------------------Sunbeam Mixmaster compact – twin motor, 3 way beater action. Can detach to make a hand beater. Hardly used, Ex cond. $40. 0416 343 462.

------------------------------Sunbeam Multi Food Processor – As New, used once. Multiple blades. Ex cond. $40.

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Send your entries to Sun City News, PO Box 1 , Two Rocks 6037, or fax to 9463 6066, or email to community@suncitynews.com.au

Friends of Moore River Estuary

0414 631 273

Gingin Arts & Crafts Group

0427 752 348

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Gingin/Chittering Lions

9575 2316

Guilderton Community Association

9577 2730

Guilderton Community Library

9577 1528

Guilderton Country Club

9577 1013

Guilderton Golf Club

0448 814 020

Lancelin and Coastal Districts RSL

9655 1161

Lancelin Bowling Club

9655 3053

Lancelin CWA

9655 1399

Lancelin & Districts Lions

0417 090 178

Lancelin Golf Club

9655 2156

Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

0447 551 289

Ledge Point Country Club

0408 947 548

Meetings and Events Your daily guide of local things to do, places to go and community activities 14 - 17 JANUARY Lancelin Ocean Classic

TUESDAY 19 JANUARY Casino Bus Trip

Variety of events over four days in Ledge Point and Lancelin.

Community Casino Bus leaves Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and picking up at the Yanchep Sports Club. It will be a $10 special, which will include your Bus Fare, a meal at Café, Noodle Bar or the Carvery, $3 free play on your Membership Card and $1 Keno.

Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports Club, starting at 11:00am.

The Bus will leave the Casino at 11pm. To book your seat, call Linda on 9561 5321.

SATURDAY 26 MARCH Easter Fair

SATURDAY 16 JANUARY Music in the Park Music in the Park with live rock n roll with ‘Twenty Feet Beat’ at Gabbadah Park, Guilderton.

5.30pm to 10.30pm. Face painting, bouncy castle for the kids, plenty of food and refreshments available to purchase.

TUESDAY 26 JANUARY Australia Day Breakfast

16 - 29 JANUARY Art Exhibition DADAA ‘Tree of Hearts’ art exhibition, at Wangaree Community Hall. Open daily from 10:00m to 2:00pm.

Yanchep Two Rocks Community Recreation Assoc annual free Australia Day Breakfast, 8.00am at Phil Renkin Centre, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks.

TUESDAY 19 JANUARY Council Meeting

THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY CWA Meeting

Shire of Gingin’s first council meeting for 2016. 3.00pm in the Council Chambers at Gingin. All members of the public welcome.

The Annual General Meeting of ‘Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association’ will be held in

the Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks, starting at 9.30am. All welcome.

Call Clair 9561 2905 for more information.

MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY RSL Meeting

Lancelin CWA Easter Fair at Lancelin CWA Hall, cnr Gingin Rd and Miraglitta Street. 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Promote your meeting or event Email your meeting dates and event information to community@suncity news.com.au for next issue.

Machinist / Technician to work 3 days per week at Gravity Centre, Gingin. 0422 282 438.

RENTALS Rental available in Yanchep from January 24th. 4x2 plus theatre, double garage and lots of extras.

Pets and lease negotiable.

Maddy 0421 276 615.

------------------------------Brand new, never lived in before, be the first tenants to move in and enjoy. This spacious 4x2 home features: reverse cycle ducted AC, separate theatre room and kitchen overlooking dining and family Room. All bedrooms are of good size, all minor rooms have robes, Master has walk in robe and ensuite. Double remote garage with shoppers entrance.

Fully reticulated gardens and is Close to Beach, Transport, Schools and Shops. Pets negotiable. $400PW. Contact Dawn on 0402 261 836.

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0417 961 627 Moore River Weight Watchers

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Son City Church

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Suncity Art & Craft Gallery, Two Rocks

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Sun City Country Club

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Two Rocks Yanchep Culture & Arts Network

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Community Groups & Clubs Atlantis Productions Inc.

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West Coast Angling Club at Two Rocks Marina

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Woodridge Lower Coastal Computer Group

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Yanchep Colour Diet Group

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Yanchep Red Hawks Football Club

Yanchep CWA

9561 2905

is seeking applicants for a volunteer Level 1 Senior Football or above accredited AFL Coach for the 2016/17 seasons.

Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club

0428 559 026

The successful applicant will be coaching our senior football side in the E1 division in the WAAFL.

Yanchep Dolphins Little Athletics Club

Along with the anticipated playing and coaching experience, ideally the successful applicant should have a strong desire to succeed and aspire to develop our other coaching staff.

Whilst the club is not in a position to renumerate the successful applicant, coaching expenses will be reimbursed.

Applications can be emailed to the secretary at karanredhawks@bigpond.com Further information can be provided by calling the Yanchep Red Hawks Club President, Phil Smeeton on 0408 933 108.

Applications close 30 January 2016.

0417 978 281 Yanchep Fire & Rescue Service

9561 1788

Yanchep Golf Club

9561 5406

Yanchep Ladies Dart Club

0418 936 600 0408 943 987

Yanchep Netball Club

0458 458 948

Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club

0416 014 757

Yanchep Redhawks Football Club

0423 855 115

Yanchep Sports & Social Club

9561 1196

Yanchep Two Rocks Arts & Craft Workshop

9561 2738

Yanchep Two Rocks Catholic Church

9561 21 72

Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Club

0401 646 183 0438 682 678

SPORTS RESULTS

GOLF Guilderton GC Sat 12 Dec - S/ford: R Prince 38, M Schmiedte, B Johnson 37, P Flavell 36. NTP: R Prince, B Johnson. Best 3rd shot: M Schmiedte, R van Velzen.

Longest putt: R van Velzen.

Wed 16 Dec - Scroungers: B Hicks 23, J Bresland 16, D Roxburgh 15. NTP: J Bresland, B Hicks. Longest putt: D Roxburgh, B Hicks.

Best 2nd shot: P Flavell.

Sat 19 Dec - S/ford: M Schmiedte 22, P Rouse 22, B Hicks 21, L Johnson 20, P Flavell 19. NTP: P

Rouse, P Flavell. Best 2nd shot: B Hardeman, P Rouse. Longest putt: P Rouse.

Wed 23 Dec - Scroungers: M Schmiedte 20, B Johnson 15.

Longest putt: D Roxburgh. NTP: D Roxburgh, M Schmiedte.

Best 2nd shot: B Johnson.

Sat 26 Dec - P Flavell 27, M Schmiedte 25, L Johnson 24, R Wheeler 23, G Bond 20. NTP: G Bond, B Hicks. Longest putt; B Johnson. Best 2nd shot: M Schmiedte, B Johnson.

Wed 30 Dec - Scroungers: B Johnson 22, J Bresland

20, M Schmiedte, B Hardeman, P Rouse 18.

NTP: B Hicks, B Johnson, P Rouse. Best 2nd shot: C Ellis. Longest putt: K Watson.

Yanchep Two Rocks Community Rec Assoc.

9561 5551 Yanchep Two Rocks Home Support Group

9561 5161

Yanchep Two Rocks RSL

9561 1672

Yanchep Two Rocks Senior Citizens

9561 5581 9561 1287

Yanchep GC Sat 19 Dec - S/ford Ladies: R Warrilow, G Reyne, J Lowe, S Rapinese. Men: C Grant ocb R Dixon 41, I Lowe 40, B Cherry 39.

Email your sports results to sport@suncitynews.com.au

9561 1538

Yanchep United Football Club (Soccer)

0406 369 411

TIME TO UPDATE

Yes, it’s time to update your club or community group’s contact details Fill in the form on page 10 or email your updated details to community@suncitynews.com.au

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14 January 2016