sun city news 28 January 2016
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Editor’s desk
sun city news
Published fortnightly and distributed to Yanchep Two Rocks, Gingin, Lancelin, Butler, Merriwa, Alkimos, Neerabup, Nowergup, Carabooda, Eglington, Woodridge, Wannamal, Guilderton, Seabird, Ledge Point, Gabbadah, Sovereign Hill and Redfield Park. Published by Sun City Publishing Pty Ltd. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of content. The Sun City News takes no responsibility for inadvertent errors or omissions. Email: question@suncitynews.com.au Editor: editor@suncitynews.com.au Advertising: sales@suncitynews.com.au Accounts: admin@suncitynews.com.au Contact Details PO Box 1, Two Rocks 6037 Ph: (08) 9561 2500 Fax: (08) 9463 6066 Web: suncitynews.com.au If you have a story you’d like to tell us: articles@suncitynews.com.au
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Yes, we survived getting our first revamped edition of the Sun City News out for 2016, the feedback has been enormous and greatly appreciated. We received over 100 phone calls, emails and text messages of congratulations - Thank you to everyone who contacted us, we appreciate your comments. And, yes, there were a couple of hiccups. There was a complete mess up with the crossword The clues didn’t relate to the puzzle. Hopefully we have resolved this problem this week; and we have included the solution too. My brain must have been still on holidays, our great cartoonist, Paul Dorin, submitted some
great cartoons, I reviewed them and selected the cartoon I thought the community would enjoy; then somehow I forgot to ensure it was published.
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Road, rail or both needed Local politician, John Quigley and the WA Labor Party had the rail to Yanchep as an election promise; and continue to promote that it will be a promise in the next state election.
The ugly battle regarding the rail to Yanchep has raised its head again. Liberal Party Member for Wanneroo, Paul Miles, in an 18 January media release said: “I think the extension (Mitchell Freeway) is humming along rather nicely and the public will not have to wait long for the benefits to flow through to the community.” Mr Miles told online news website, Perthnow, ‘many of my constituents in Wanneroo and other outside parties have been pushing for the rail extension of the railway line further from Butler to Yanchep’. ‘State Government has committed to this project for commencement in 2024, yet many would ask, why the delay?’ “The question for policymakers, such as me, lies not in consideration of the fact that transport options need to be
improved, rather our concern involves the timing of selected projects.” The Sun City News understands the rail extension from Butler to Yanchep has been estimated to cost around $325 million. It is well known as an ‘open secret’ among local developers this project is seen by the Barnett Government as a ‘very affordable project’.
The Sun City News, also understands that one developer has offered to provide over $110 million in funding towards the rail to Yanchep, so long as it is well underway by 2020. The State Government seems more determined to build the rail to the Perth airport and Forrestfield accommodating marginal election seats in the upcoming state election.
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Road and rail are both needed in the northern corridor, if the major land owners Tokyu Corporation (Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd) are expected to fulfill their commitment for providing extensive local employment opportunities, education facilities and an abundance of local jobs. The City of Wanneroo’s role in all this is very limited, they are a party to the agreement between, local council, state government and Yanchep Sun City, to work together to achieve the goals and guidelines in the Yanchep Satellite City plan. Mayor Tracey Roberts has strongly supported the needs of the outer northern suburbs including the rail to Yanchep.
About two years ago, the then Liberal Party treasurer and Minister for Transport, Troy Buswell, promised the rail to Yanchep before 2020. Since his departure, it is widely understood in business and local communities that every decision about employment and business growth is about road and rail accessibility. While the political debate continues, the rail to Yanchep and other transport and employment opportunities will continue to be delayed. One significant comment on the Perthnow site said: “I believe 120 per cent that rail should be prioritised over road. “There is a significant amount of information out there that suggests that more roads induces more traffic.” What do you think? Should rail be prioritised over road?
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Your letters and emails Thank you
We wish to thank everyone who visited us over the festive season to view our Christmas lights and decorations display, especially those who donated to our charity kangaroo.
Dose of dorin
Concerned resident.
Feed up Is the rest of the Lancelin community feed up with the ‘childish bickering’ going on in our town about the proposed caravan site?
We had a bit of a late start because of family illness, but thankfully it didn’t deter too many.
Two grown adults, behaving badly; like a pair of spoilt kids - Get over it and do something worthwhile for the town.
We were also thrilled to have so many new visitors, some from as far away as Lancelin, Yanchep/Two Rocks and Clarkson, who made the trip.
Come on boys, Lancelin needs proactive, keen to help genuine people, not spoilt kids.
We mentioned that we would be donating funds collected to local charities; however, due to the extent of the fires down in the South West, we have instead deposited $802 to the Lord Mayor’s appeal. We trust everyone will agree with this decision. Terry and Margaret Knowles, Woodridge.
so you have nothing to base these fines on.
If only you pair of supposed adults realised just how much bad publicity you bring to our town - Grow up or get out. Name and address supplied.
Parking at lagoon Has anyone noted the closure of the only parking area being closed off next month, high summer, until November.
This is after fining many people at Christmas time, for lack of parking already, and now this.
was parked out of the way but they still had to spoil people’s summer fun.
I live here and went to the beach many times. Everyone
City of Wanneroo you should be ashamed, plus no signage,
Send your Letters to the Editor to: editor@suncitynews.com.au
28 January 2016
Keep trees at school site Residents in the Jindowie Estate at Yanchep are concerned the Department of Education will rip down a tract of trees on the north and east sides of the school site to build the new high school. President of the Jindowie Residents Group, Helen Berry, said the Jindowie community is 100 per cent supportive of the new high school in Jindowie, but the community would like to preserve the woodland and natural schrub on the perimeter of the school site near Morwell and Ravensthorpe Streets. “The Jindowie Residents Group would welcome the opportunity to discuss with the Department of Education the preservation of this area of natural trees and shrubs which would provide a beautiful back drop to the school.” The Sun City News understands earthworks for the new school are expected to start in March 2016. Member for Butler, John Quigley, has written to the
Minister for Education, Peter Collier, requesting the Minister give an assurance that the trees will be retained. The Sun City News understands City of Wanneroo Mayor, Tracey Roberts will be writing to the Minister for Education supporting the retention of these trees and bushland. Nearly 1000 residents have signed a petition to save the trees. The much needed new high school is expected to be opened for the 2019 school year. At last week’s Jindowie Residents Group monthly meeting, the group unanimously agreed they wanted, needed the school, but hoped the Department of Education would retain these magnificent healthy woodland and trees. As one resident said: “Developers are very quick to rip down every tree in these new estates, these trees would be a fantastic back drop for the new school.”
The Department of Education does not require any planning approvals from the City of Wanneroo to build the school facilities - Local Government Authorities are given a copy
Dog in drain
RSPCA inspectors searched for a dog believed to be trapped down a drain after a report from a resident of a dog barking in a drain in the vicinity of Ravensbourne Street, Yanchep, last week.
working with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, but could not find any evidence of a dog being trapped in, or having entered the drain. Rangers attended again on Wednesday.
After three days and two nights with several residents and a ranger reporting hearing a dog barking, chief inspector for the animal welfare agency, Amanda Swift, said there was no trace of the dog during a search of the drain on Thursday morning but that the animal could have moved to another underground location.
Rangers have continued to monitor the area and physically searched all drains Friday morning.
City of Wanneroo rangers attended the site on Tuesday evening,
Rangers attended the site again Friday evening, while stating ‘they had not received any reports of a missing dog in the Yanchep area’. For safety reasons the City Of Wanneroo placed a lock on the drain.
of the proposed plans and are invited to make comment. Any comments or suggestions given to the Department do not compel them to make any changes.
Traffic and parking issues are usually the most overlooked issues at most school sites across the state.
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On the council agenda The City of Wanneroo will hold their first monthly ordinary council meeting, next Tuesday night - 2 February. There are 29 reports in the 504 page agenda. Issues of interest for the North Coast Ward include two tenders.
The project is expected to start in March, and be completed by July 2016. In another report the council will consider a redevelopment concept plan for Mary Lindsay Homestead at Yanchep.
The first tender relates to the construction of the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club building and civil works. The council received seven quotes, with administration recommending accepting the tender submitted from Diploma Construction WA Pty Ltd for a fixed price of $4,533,573.
The council report indicates that community consultation was conducted between 1 December, and 18 December, with a mail out to local residents living within 400 metres of the facility; a mail out to stakeholder groups, including TRYCAN, residents association, and recreation association.
Construction is expected to start in February, and take about 40 weeks.
A report was placed on the City of Wanneroo’s ‘Your Say’ web page, Facebook and Twitter.
To progress the project there is a requirement for an additional $4,742,042 to cover the construction and project management costs $800,000 this financial year and $3,942,042 in the 2016/17 financial year.
During the consultation period, only three email responses were received, which included the following comments: Would make it a tea garden. Would love to have a Men’s Shed. Can you include a coffee shop?
The second tender relates to replacement of the existing Fisherman’s Hollow Beach Access - Only one tender was received. The council is to consider the tender submitted by Landmark Products Pty Ltd for a fixed price of $255,280.
Currently a budget of $305,000 is listed for the commencement of design development for the Homestead’s re-development, with a further $2,435,000 listed in the draft 20 year Capital Works budget. In the preliminary concept plan for the re-development
of the homestead, which was developed in consultation with the Capricorn Village Joint Venture (CVJV), the Two Rocks Yanchep Community Arts Network (TRYCAN), the Yanchep Two Rocks Lions Club and the West Coast Institute of Training (WCIT), they focussed on the development of a concept, based on the adaptive re-use included in the Conservation Plan, and supported the notion of a community facility with an arts and culture focus. The council is being asked to endorse the Mary Lindsay Homestead final concept plan and note the project schedule work is due to commence in the 2016/2017 financial year.
Shire of Gingin At the Shire of Gingin’s January council meeting, most interest in the meeting focussed around three reports related to the helicopter services in the region. There were four deputations at the start of the meeting related to these three reports - three speaking against the recommendations with the applicants speaking in favour of their planning applications. In the first report, the council voted eight to one in favour of granting retrospective
development approval for a helicopter landing site and hangar for personal and recreational use only at Lot 10 Chitna Road, Neergabby. The second report related to an application for a helicopter landing site on the school oval at Lancelin Primary School. The council voted unanimously to refuse the application and suggested the applicant consider lodging a development application for a landing site at Lancelin Sporting and Recreation grounds. The council was of the view that the proposed Lancelin Primary School location was not suitable. In the third report, the council voted seven to two to refuse an application to approve a helicopter landing site at Seabird Oval. Reasons given for the refusal included community concerns; the land use would impact on residential amenity through noise disturbance; and the proposed land use conflicted with recreation activities by the community and the limited space. Behind closed doors, council considered confidential reports.
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The first report related to council consideration of the 2016 Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award. The second report related to Lots 1 and 2, Robertson Road, in Ledge Point - The council unanimously agreed to list the two lots with local real estate agents and consider any offers received.
Annual electors meeting The City of Wanneroo held their Annual Electors Meeting on Wednesday night. A week ago, the Sun City News submitted a Media Enquiry with seven question about the 2014/15 Annual Report. At the time of going to press, the City of Wanneroo had not supplied a response.
Nominate now
The City of Wanneroo is seeking nominations from the community for the newly established ‘City of Wanneroo North Coast Community Reference and Sporting User Group’. Contact the City of Wanneroo on 9405 5670 for full details.
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Community supports firefighters Our volunteer and professional fire-fighters have been kept very busy this summer with the Yarloop fire being among the worst. Various local community and sporting groups have raised funds to be donated to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund. Little Fish’s Early Learning Centre held a ‘Wear Orange for Firefighters Day. Parents were asked to dress their children in orange and bring in a gold coin donation. All proceeds were donated to the Relief Distress Fund to assist those affected by the Southwest bush fires. Two local volunteer fire fighters spoke to the children about fire safety and calling 000 in an emergency. Little Fishes presented a canvas painting to the firefighters while expressing their appreciation to the local volunteers for their bravery and hard work in keeping Yanchep safe. The canvas was created by Vonnie Tichborne and the children who attend the centre. About a week ago, the Yanchep Redhawks Cricket Club held a Quiz Night at The Pickled Herring - About 60 people attended this fun evening.
This year the cricket club has fielded four teams in the B Grade, D Grade, F Grade and I Grade competitions. The club has set a goal of getting a team in the A Grade. Over $1500 was raised at the quiz night with the funds being donated to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund. Suzie Logue from the Suncity Artist Group at the Downstairs Gallery has generously donated one of her paintings to be raffled with all funds received being donated to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund. Tickets can be purchased from the Downstairs Gallery at the
Two Rocks Shopping Centre, which is open from 10:00am to 3:00pm Thursday through to Monday, each week. Tickets are only $2 each or three for $5 the raffle will be drawn at the Sunset Markets, on 13 February.
What is your club doing? The Sun City News welcomes your club news and if your group would like a feature write-up, please call for details. With new residents moving into the district every week, a very large percentage of the ‘new community’ simply don’t know
what local groups, clubs and activities exist in the region. Over the past 12 months, the local population has grown by more than 10 per cent or 1000 new residents, many are looking at what local activities and sports are ‘out there’ - Here
is your opportunity to get a free write up with photo and make the wider community aware of your group’s activities. Call Terry on 9561 2500 to organise your feature write up.
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NEWSbits from across the region was a factor in 16 fatal crashes; and 31 occupants killed from the 119 motor vehicle fatalities were not wearing seatbelts.
Bev Letton has resigned as executive manager of the Wanneroo Business Association. The WBA Board thanked Bev for all her years of service with the Association and wish her the very best and much success, in her next new venture.
The Sun City News has two fabulous competitions starting soon - Great prizes to be won.
Music in the Park
The City of Wanneroo reported they have spent nearly $400,000 cleaning up graffiti across the municipality over a two year period between 2013 and 2015, in 6521 reported incidents. The City of Wanneroo said: “Graffiti is vandalism that should not be tolerated and wastes valuable physical and financial resources that could be better spent on important community programs.” Residents are encouraged to call 9405 5000 to report graffiti and vandalism quickly so that it can be removed and repaired. Damaged or missing roadside speed signs are the responsibility of Main Roads WA and residents are encouraged to report damage
to Main Roads. The 90/60 speed sign on Two Rocks Road opposite the new display village in Yanchep was repaired within a couple of hours of being reported. Rumours are rife about the ‘plough’ marks that appears on the Yanchep Lagoon beach early one morning last week. There has been plenty of speculation, the Sun City News contacted the City of Wanneroo and is awaiting a response to inform the wider community.
A State Government’s preliminary analysis of serious and fatal crashes on Western Australian roads in 2015 shows most were avoidable. The preliminary crash book revealed 161 people died on WA roads; 74 in the metropolitan area and 87 on regional roads; 119 were motor vehicle occupants including passengers; 22 motorcyclists; 15 pedestrians; four cyclists and; one motorised mobility scooter; speed was a factor in 62 fatal crashes; alcohol was a factor in 39 fatal crashes; fatigue
Over 300 people attended the fifth ‘Music in the Park’ at Guilderton to listen to the band ‘Twenty Feet Beat’.
Organisers thanked the Shire of Gingin and Bendigo Bank for sponsoring the event again this year.
They played many classics entertaining people of all ages; several strutted their moves to the great music.
With so much positive feedback, plans to hold this event again next year are already being discussed.
Redfield Park’s First Aid Post provided food and refreshment while raising some funds for their group.
Congratulations to all the people who worked behind the scenes to make this a great event.
Capture Wanneroo experiences in photography competition
The City of Wanneroo is calling all budding photographers to enter their best photographs for the chance to win up to $500 in this year’s ‘Capture Your Wanneroo Experience’ photography competition. In 2016 the focus of entries is to showcase photographs of residents and visitors enjoying Wanneroo experiences. There is $3,000 in cash prizes up for grabs and both professional and amateur photographers can partake in the competition. The snaps will be judged on their ability to capture the unique sense of place, as well as composition, focus, use of light and creativity.
The popular Instagram category that was introduced in 2015 will also be continued this year, with hashtag #discoverwanneroo2016 required for entry. There is also a category for youth entrants. Some of the winners this year will also have the chance to feature in the City of Wanneroo calendar for 2017. Please remember to obtain permission from people in the photos if they are not from your own family. For terms and conditions and more information on how to enter, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ photographycompetition. The competition February 2016.
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Car park closing
Durrs closed
The car park area at the north end of the Yanchep Lagoon will be closed from February for most of the year, while construction of the new surf life saving club facilities are being built. Over the next 12 months, the City of Wanneroo will be spending around $8 to $10 million building the new facilities. Within minutes of the notification sign being erected, social media was busy with people vetting their concerns. “Simply there isn’t enough car park space, where are you suppose to park when all spots taken. The facilities are not enough to cope with the ever growing population in the surrounding areas plus visitors.” “Beauty even less area to park in gee the Rangers are going to make a killing on parking fines now.” At next Tuesday’s City of Wanneroo council meeting, the tender to build the new
Last week, City of Wanneroo maintenance crew spent several hours blocking off the access road to Durrs at the corner of Sovereign Drive and Dampattie Drive. surf club facility will be considered.
Late on Friday afternoon, a portable generator with CCTV was located inside the blockade to film any incidents.
The Sun City News understands the successful tenderer should start construction mid-February.
The Sun City News is aware vehicles are still using the track and have already started bashing through new tracks further along Damepattie Drive.
The car park could be closed for about 40 weeks, re-opening in November.
Rubbish dumping
Clubs to receive $500 for new equipment Clubs across Western Australia will receive $500 for new equipment for their summer season. The latest round of the Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme will provide 123 regional clubs with $61,500 and 111 metropolitan clubs with $55,500. Acting Sport and Recreation Minister, Colin Holt, said the
one-off subsidies to the 234 clubs would go towards increasing or upgrading shared sporting equipment, which was accessible to all club members. “Every sporting club in Western Australia has the chance to receive this subsidy and I encourage every club to find out if they are eligible, so they can upgrade their equipment,” Mr Holt said.
“To date, 1,376 WA clubs have received a total of $793,500 through the scheme. Equipment subsidies for metropolitan clubs come from the Department of Sport and Recreation, while subsidies for regional clubs are provided by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program.
Administered by the Department of Sport and Recreation, the four-year scheme is granting $1 million to metropolitan clubs and $1 million to regional clubs. The next round opens in mid-March 2016 for a month. For more information, visit www.dsr. wa.gov.au/funding/clubs/ club-equipment-subsidy
Rubbish dumping across the region is rife rubbish dumped on vacant blocks, roadsides in the middle of the night has become the norm. Dumping can be reported to 1300 766 541 or the City’ of Wanneroo rangers on 9405 5000 during office hours or 1300 138 393 after hours.
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Ben Proffitt, Guy Cribb and Robby Swift
Lancelin Classic wrap This year’s Lancelin Ocean Classic under went a massive overhaul of the events schedule with all competition from across the four-day calendar being run on Sunday in what organisers said was the busiest day in the competition’s 31 year history.
The weather for the first three days left competitors becalmed with glassy flat ocean, rather than gusty southwesters providing the opportunities for plenty of action and thrills. In what can only be described as a spectacular day of competition, we saw French pro athlete, Cyril Moussilmani, taking first place in the 25km Windsurfing Marathon, one of the longest in the world. Delighted with his win, Moussilmani says “I’m proud to win such a prestigious event and it’s a good start to the year for me and gives me a lot of confidence. I love windsurfing in WA, one of my favourite places in the world.” The first female to cross the finish line of the Windsurfing Marathon was Karin Jaggi. Olly Bridge from the United Kingdom took top spot in the Kitesurfing Marathon against tough competition. He was the fastest athlete overall to complete the 25km distance between Ledge Point and Lancelin. Photos: Courtesy of John Carter. Karin Jaggi.
Cyril Moussilmani.
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Sandcastle fun The eighth annual Ledge Point Sandcastle competition was held last Sunday morning.
There were 51 sculptures in three different categories. Judging was tough and this year’s winners were: Family section: Scott family with an amazing crocodile; Molyneux family with the Great Wall of China; and the Beer family with the barbeque.
In the nine years and over the winners were Kirra and friends, Montagna and friend, and Baker children. In the eight years and under the winners were Tyson, Jordon and Emily, and Aiden Gibson. Highly commended sandcastle awards were presented to De Boer family, Ladner family, Barret Guy and friends.
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Firebreak works rip through newly declared conservation zone sought to reassure residents it had not been deliberate.
Firebreak works at Lancelin appear to have gone straight through a site which has just been earmarked for protection after the state parks department discovered threatened vegetation on the site
He said the Department of Parks and Wildlife had not informed the council of the locations of the threatened grasses either in writing or physical signage after it discovered them.
Minister for Planning, John Day, earlier this month initiated processes to reserve the site for environmental conservation because of ‘nationally significant ecological features’.
“Normally, threatened or engendered flora is depicted by DPaW staff with yellow flags,” he said. “Operational and firefighting staff are acutely aware of what those flags mean.
But extensive state-funded firebreak and accessway upgrades, scheduled by the local council in December because of fire risk concerns, went ahead on Tuesday alarming local residents who campaigned to have the area protected from development.
“Our chief fire officer would never have issued those instructions to the contractor in December had he seen those flags on site during his inspections.
Their protest alerted Shire of Gingin, which stopped the works, but they were already 80 per cent complete. Lancelin Coastcare spokesperson, Thomas Cameron, said ratepayers and residents of Lancelin were outraged. “No one is against firebreaks but a proper management plan needs to be put in place before any clearing can occur,” he said. “The clearing also appears to be completely excessive with no care as to where the sand
“We have had no formal advice or map from the state agencies to say this unallocated crown land and tourism reserve, which is vested in us, has endangered or threatened flora upon it.
is dumped. It took a councillor to call the CEO to stop the destruction. “The Shire should have consulted DPaW before the firebreaks were started.” Shire of Gingin chief executive, Jeremy Edwards, said under the Bush Fires Act 1954,
Yanchep United Football Club have the following committee positions available following our 2016 AGM. Treasurer Club House Manager Sponsorship & Marketing Coordinator Junior Coordinator Head Groundsman If you are interested and would like to know more, contact Shaun Parkin on 0406 369 411 or email the Club at yanchepfc@hotmail.com.au
firebreaks are required to be maintained until the end of the bushfire season. The firebreaks at this location were not new firebreaks but existing firebreaks that were being maintained. He acknowledged the situation was unfortunate and said he
So it makes it difficult for us, as land managers, to manage these issues. “This has been our frustration with the process.” Other residents posted on Facebook they were pleased with the works. The Sun City News understands there is a consultant report
which was created during the recent caravan application process, indicates the endangered species areas. A DPaW spokewoman said conversations with the shire had determined the works had not harmed the threatened grasses. “The work was undertaken to maintain existing firebreaks and no new firebreaks were created in the bushland that contains the sedgelands,” she said. She said the grasslands occurred in very small patches near the townsite, mostly on unallocated Crown land, with some on the land managed by the shire. She said DPaW placed yellow marker posts for significant vegetation on road reserves potentially prone to damage through road maintenance and it was not routine to place them elsewhere. “In this case, the small patches ... are located within a larger bushland area and so are not marked with yellow posts,” she said. “The department has been providing information in relation to wetlands and the [grasses] through the planning processes associated with this site.”
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Local art to shine The City of Wanneroo is holding their second student art exhibition ‘Northern Perspectives’.
All artists exhibiting are eligible to enter the People’s Choice award of $500, voted by the visitors of the gallery.
Northern Perspectives exhibits recently graduated Year 12 student art, showcasing their works in in the gallery space at the Wanneroo Library and Exhibition Centre.
The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm each day, entry to the exhibition is free. The exhibition close Saturday, 20 February.
Pieces include diverse painting, photography, collage, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and 3-D works. The display features 39 individual works from 14 different secondary schools. Each work artistically expresses young peoples’ everyday lives and the issues and concerns that confront them.
ATO crackdown Australians who rent out their holiday homes for just a few weeks a year, but try to claim full-year deductions on their tax returns have come under fire from the Australian Taxation Office. The ATO is stepping up its focus on rental property owners, in particular holiday home owners, and will soon write to 1000 owners who may have incorrectly claimed deductions for initial repairs to recently acquired rental properties. The ATO sent out letters to 500 postcodes across Australia, reminding people to only claim the deductions, including maintenance and mortgage interest, they are entitled to, for the periods the holiday home was rented out or was genuinely available for rent. An ATO spokeswoman said most taxpayers that received these letters have subsequently reduced their claims. A key concern in regard to holiday home owners, is when people make claims for expenses when the property was not genuinely available for rent. “Where relevant, it may be prudent for holiday home investors to take this opportunity to review the rules surrounding holiday home tax deductions to ensure that any risks or issues are addressed in a timely manner. It may also be a good idea to review records now so that you are prepared should the taxman come knocking.” But it’s not just holiday homes that are under focus. “We are also commencing some work to address rental property owners
incorrectly claiming deductions as well,” the ATO spokeswoman said. The ATO’s taxation statistics for 2012-13 show that 1.26 million people deducted losses made on investments (including mortgage interest) from their overall income, from a total of 12.77 million individual tax returns lodged for the period. A common mistake for rental property owners was claiming deductions for initial repairs to rectify damage, defects or deterioration that existed at the time of purchasing a property, the ATO said. “It’s important for taxpayers to understand they are not entitled to claim a deduction for repairs to their rental property for issues that existed when they purchased it, even if they carried out these repairs to make the property suitable for rent,” she said. “The cost of these repairs is instead used to work out any profit, or capital gain, when the property is sold.” Property Owners Association of Australia said that at a time when there’s talk about tax reform for property owners, there’s bound to be plenty of confusion about the rules. “I think there would be certain property owners who’ll fall into that category. There is confusion about the whole Airbnb debacle and tax too, and we’ve been lobbying for regulation on that market, like the regulation that exists for other property investors. But it will be difficult as there are no central registers,” a POAA spokesperson said.
Wanneroo Library and Exhibition Centre is located at 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo, opposite the City of Wanneroo administration building. If your group is organising a local community activity, contact the Sun City News to inform the wider community. Call the office on 9561 2500 during office hours or send emails to news@suncitynews. com.au
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Australia Day ac Across the City of Wanneroo and the Shire of Gingin, there were three very different, but very emotional Australia Day celebrations. At the Wanneroo Showgrounds, the City of Wanneroo hosted Australia’s largest citizenship ceremony for the third year in a row. The City welcomed 816 residents from 67 countries taking the citizenship pledge. More than 2,000 people will be in attendance. This year’s event featured special guest speaker, Stacy Dunbar, who was WA’s Australian of the Year Local Hero in 2015. Richard Walley performed the Welcome to Country and local performer, Billie Court and the Challenge Brass Band entertained the audience. Photos- Above: Shire president with representative from the Shire of Gingin’s Community Group award, Lancelin & District Lions Club. Below left: Shire of Gingin’s Australia Day award recipient, Julie Polette. Below right: Record crowd at Neergabby for the Australia Day celebrations.
City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts presented the City of Wanneroo Australia Day Awards. The City of Wanneroo Australia Day Individual Award was presented to Ron Arnold for his volunteering in the Two Rocks and Yanchep communities since as early as 1982. As President of the Yanchep Two Rocks Community Rec Association Inc., Ronald has been continually working alongside the City of Wanneroo to provide community facilities. Wheelchairs for Kids received the City of Wanneroo Community Group Australia Day award. Matthew Vine was presented the City of Wanneroo Australia Day Youth Award. At the Neergabby Showgrounds, the Shire of Gingin 16 new citizens to become Australians.
The 2016 Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award was presented to Julie Polette. Lancelin & Districts Lions Club was presented the 2016 Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for a Community Group or Event. At the Phil Renkin Centre in Two Rocks, the annual Yanchep Two Rocks Community and Recreation Association’s Australia Day breakfast was held. Over 400 locals enjoyed a free breakfast, refreshment and entertainment. The annual Citizen Award was presented to Edmund ‘Ted’ Dowling for his continued efforts and dedication to enhancing the performing arts especially through the Little Mermaid Theatre that has created a place for children to learn about performing arts from inside out to the newly formed Mermaid Theatre which caters for all ages. The Group of the Year award was presented to TRYACT (Two Rocks Yanchep Assisted Cancer Transport) for their assistance to community members in need of transport while they are receiving treatment for cancer. The Youth Achiever award was presented to Isabel Edwards for her outstanding results in both academic and sporting achievements as well as her willingness to volunteer for a range of school and club fundraising activities. Isabel received the City of Wanneroo Student Citizenship award 2015, at Yanchep Beach Primary School, she was head girl for 2015, and champion girl in Year 6 and also runner up for Champion Cross Country and Runner up for Champion MDSA Interschool primary and Runner Up for Cross Country events.
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cross the region Outstanding Achievement Awards were presented to Faye Shardlow for her commitment to a range of community groups including the CWA, YTRRCA, the Salvation Army emergency food van and her eorts at events and other projects to help raise funds for various groups. Virginia Dziegielewski was presented an Outstanding Achievement Award for her initiative with the Youth Program through the YTRRCA and her enthusiasm and dedication in getting the VIBE Nights up and running.
Yanchep Two Rocks Youth Award recipient: Isabel Edwards with representatives from Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd.
Yanchep Two Rocks Community Group Award recipient: TRYACT.
Yanchep Two Rocks Outstanding Achievement Award: Virginia Dziegielewski.
Yanchep Two Rocks Outstanding Achievement Award: Faye Shardlow.
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REVIEW WEIVER MUSIC
BOOK American Blood A former undercover cop now in witness protection finds himself pulled into the search for a missing woman. An explosive, unputdownable work of suspense from a fresh voice in crime fiction. After a botched undercover operation, ex-NYPD officer, Marshall Grade, is living in witness protection in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Marshall’s instructions are to keep a low profile: the mob wants him dead, and a contract killer known as the Dallas Man has been hired to track him down. Racked with guilt over wrongs committed during his undercover work, and seeking atonement, Marshall investigates the disappearance of a local woman named Alyce Ray. Members of a drug ring seem to hold clues to Ray’s whereabouts, but hunting traffickers is no quiet task.
Classic 100 – Swoon
The Top Ten Tracks And Selected Highlights From The Ever-Successful “The Classic 100 – Swoon” - The Most Beautiful Classical Music Ever Written! What’s the music that makes you swoon? The sounds that make your world stand still? For 20 years, ABC Classic FM’s Breakfast show has featured a daily ‘Swoon’, and each morning listeners across the country look forward to this ‘little parcel of rapture’ – a chance to shut out the noise and busyness of everyday life and drink in the loveliness of pure music. Over the past two decades, the Swoon phenomenon has touched the lives of millions of Australians with moments of musical bliss. Put the magic of Swoon at the heart of The Classic 100, Classic FM’s eagerly awaited annual survey of listener favourites, and you have the best of the best: Australia’s top moments of musical heaven. The box set of the complete top 100 pieces was Australia’s highest-selling classical album of 2015. Now ABC Classics present the distilled version, featuring the complete top 10 Swoons (CD1) plus a disc of highlights: 13 sublime tracks specially selected from across the full Swoon spectrum.
Word of Marshall’s efforts spreads, and soon the worst elements of his former life, including the Dallas man, are coming for him.
Written by a rising New Zealand star, Ben Sanders, who has been described as ‘first rate’, this American debut drops a Jack Reacher-like hero into the landscape of No Country for Old Men. With film rights sold to Warner Bros, and Bradley Cooper attached to play tortured hero, Marshall Grade, American Blood is sure to follow in their award-winning, blockbuster success. ‘This novel has it all - Great characters that are all too-real, switch-blade sharp writing, dialogue that would bring a smile to Elmore Leonard’s face and a plot that grabs the reader by the collar, squeezes hard and never lets go. American Blood is a first-rate, first-class, top-tier thriller and Ben Sanders hits it far and deep. This is one book that flatout demands to be read. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. If you love a good thriller, then look no further than American Blood.’- Lorenzo Carcaterra, New York Times-bestselling author of Sleepers and The Wolf.
‘American Blood is a lean, mean, power-packed novel. A hardboiled bolt of lightning to the crime genre. Ben Sanders has set the new standard for gritty, action packed thrillers.’ - Victor Gischler, Edgar Award-nominated author of Gun Monkeys.
DVD Everest Climb every mountain. Such is the impulse that drives the dramatis personae of Everest, who spend their days, and their dollars, tramping uphill until they run out of air. The bulk of the movie, grounded in fact, is set on and around Mt. Everest, during an attempt on the summit in 1996. The man in charge is Rob Hall (Jason Clarke), who heads a company called Adventure Consultants. Leaving his pregnant wife (Keira Knightley) at home, in New Zealand, he leads a bunch of climbers to Nepal and onward to their destination—or, as they might think of it, their destiny. They’re not rookies, by any means, but neither are they professionals, and one strength of the film is the tension that springs from this uneasy status. If you’re nearing the top, and the clouds are closing in like an army, and all your
instincts are telling you to turn back, but the fellow beside you has paid sixty-five thousand bucks and is damned if he’s giving up now, what do you do? The movie is often absorbing, and skillfully played, but, along with its snarling hero, it doesn’t have much
time for ordinary folk. By the end, you will be left gasping for air. If you have 3D, it’s well worth a look.
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Why should I use a travel agent? TALKIN
TRAVEL with Melanie Grigoratos, Bridge the World Travel and Cruise Centre. Two Rocks.
Gone are the days when a travel agent just got you from Point A to Point B. Today’s agent is a travel counselor skilled at not only providing their clients with their dream vacations but at giving them great value for their money. They are experts at navigating the Internet, and act as advocates on their clients’ behalf in the event something goes wrong, such as a natural disaster or political unrest. Travel agents understand that
travel planning isn’t just about places, it’s about people. Here are just a few reasons consumers should use a professional travel: Expert guidance: Travel agents, unlike instructions on a Web page, are experts in understanding and deciphering the myriad travel information and codes out there. It’s what they’ve been trained to do and they do it every day. Personalised service: Instead of an impersonal internet booking agent, travel agents are your neighbours. They know what you want and what you value in your travel experience. Professional advice: Travel agents are there to make sure you get where you want to go, when you want to go and for the lowest price. Time: A travel agent has all the information at their fingertips, saving you a few hours in front of a computer screen or on hold.
Unbiased information: Agents work for their clients, not for a travel supplier. It makes sense that a happy customer will be a repeat customer.
Customer advocacy: If you have a problem with a particular part of your travel experience, the agent is there to act on your behalf to see that restitution is made.
The bottom line is if you are going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, as well as a good chunk of valuable leisure time, it makes great sense to use a travel professional.
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NORTH - ACROSS 1 Believe 7 Foot levers 13 Deal with successfully 17 Serpent 20 Cricket trophy 24 Handsome street 25 Discount 26 Chess piece 27 Specialized skill 29 Shop’s record 30 Enquires 31 Very small 32 Dumb 33 Bird 35 Whirl 37 Lacerate 39 Thong 41 Tidy 42 Concreted blood 44 Dark-red resin 46 Coffin 48 Choose 50 Advantage 52 Unmixed 53 Limbs 54 First public appearance 55 Wrath 56 Gannet 58 Cult 59 Document 60 Skin eruption 62 Male sheep 64 Require 65 Bore witness to 67 Alone 68 Acting part 69 Neon (abb)
NORTH DOWN 2 Sun-god 3 Girl’s name 4 Furniture item 5 Writing fluid 6 Sharp struggle 8 Poet’s Ireland 9 Lair 10 Lean against 11 Tardy 12 Takes by theft 14 Numbered musical work 15 Little pie 16 Water pitcher 18 Plant juice 19 Practical joke 21 Narrow opening 22 By what means ? 23 For example (init) 28 Woody plants 31 Small child 33 Box 34 Rodent 36 Aggregate of votes 38 Headland 40 Sharp 43 Irregular stripe 45 Tree 47 Chair 49 Fish 50 Lays claim to 51 Occupant 52 Driven by pressure 57 Public speaker 61 Ooze 63 Gourd 66 Part of a shoe
SOUTH - ACROSS 1 Morning (init) 3 Kill 4 Blemish 7 Vigour 10 Anchor chain 12 Region 14 Wall painting 15 Vindicate 17 Ship’s small room 18 Merriment 19 Tavern 22 Web 24 Feeble-minded person 26 Indonesian isle 27 Claims as a right 30 Responsibility 32 Sport 33 Gazed fixedly 35 Rudeness 39 Plain cakes 41 Naval vessels 43 Separated 44 Dull, heavy sound 46 Run away to wed 47 Given heat 50 Great poet 51 Letting contracts 52 Languished with longing 54 Castle 55 Hide 56 Braces (US)
SOUTH - DOWN 1 Unaccompanied 2 Ship’s officer
3 Hex 5 Concur 6 Hindu garment 8 Talk as if mad 9 Japanese monetary unit 10 Young scout 11 Jesting 13 Money-changing premium 14 Speak evil of 15 Man’s name 16 Registers 18 Pleased 20 Not any 21 Abolishes 23 Alter to improve text 25 Sister 26 Head and shoulders sculpture 27 Morse elements 28 Fool (coll) 29 Nap 31 Move gratingly over 34 Permits 36 Soaked food 37 Lays bare 38 Declaim bombastically 40 Lyric poems 41 Dry and withered 42 Curve 43 Equal value 45 Employ 47 Owns 48 Metal 49 Scottish river 50 Accomplish 53 Doctor (abb)
EAST - ACROSS 2 Denial 4 Prejudice 5 Public transport 7 Mountain lake 9 Obscure 11 Kitchen utensil 13 Sly looks 14 Younger son 16 Slippery fish 19 Mignonette genus 21 Former Nigerian capital
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Ventures Conclusion Outlet Adult females Long steps Pledges Move at easy pace Spoken Violent attack Climbing plant Drink hard Girl’s name Way of viewing Dentures Biblical vessel One granted a lease Mustering rope Gave credit to Appear to be Bitter vetch Prohibits Protection for ship’s side Fish eggs Curves Drunkard I and others
EAST - DOWN 1 Be of same mind (arch) 3 Vanished 4 Except 6 Tubes 8 Flower 10 Measured 12 Title of rank 15 Leaves off 17 Endures 18 Eating places 20 Boat hoist 22 Spirit 24 Weaken 25 Roman garment 27 Scatter 29 Hospital room 30 Dissolves 32 Turn 33 Depart 36 Musical dramas
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Narrow connecting parts Ancient Roman days Gem Cosy retreats Obverse of a coin Traditional learning Pace Brown pigment Offers Celtic tongue Wild ox of Celebes Corroded Farm animal
WEST - ACROSS 2 Alternatively 4 Ply the needle 6 Frozen shower 8 Submissive 11 Hawaiian garlands 13 Passing craze 14 Bath 16 Renovate 18 Borders 21 Sailor (coll) 23 Check 24 Rescued 26 Grotesque 28 Eastern ruler 29 Work unit 30 Expiate (relig) 32 Wicked 34 Lukewarm 37 Hold Back 40 Periods in history 42 Public walk 43 Bishop’s territory 44 Wanders 45 Yourself 47 Wellwishers 48 Aids to detection 49 Symbol 52 Of the kidneys 53 Hail! 54 Consumed 56 Raw cotton 58 Former Indian coin 59 Of the ear
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Creeping Part of a camera Showy feather Points a weapon Little devil Concerning
WEST DOWN 1 Bludgeon (coll) 3 Quantity of paper 5 Use with skill 7 Sheltered side 9 Flying toys 10 Tender 12 Heavenly body 15 Greek letter 16 Payment for property use 17 Undulates 19 Expensive 20 With extreme wariness 22 Very indirect 24 Climbs 25 Ten cents (US) 27 Part of the eye 29 Nature spirit 31 String of invective 33 With great rapidity (mus) 35 Day-labourer 36 Water storages 38 Testimonial 39 Line of metre 41 Hitler’s bodyguard (init) 44 Become less tense 46 Bone of the forearm 50 Sheeplike 51 Knowledge (Scot) 55 Reverse of a coin 57 Tribal symbols 60 Fork spike 61 Mends 62 Well filled out 65 Citrus fruit
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Lancelin Plaza Commercial Land Opportunity - Registrations of Interest The Shire of Gingin is considering the purchase of eight crown land lots at Lancelin Plaza, Lancelin, including the whole of existing Lots 437, 438, 443, 444, 466, 477 and 448. Registrations of Interest are currently being sought from interested parties for development of the lot/s for commercial purposes, including car parking and pedestrian access ways. Further information regarding the intent of the Shire of Gingin should be directed to Lisa Edwards, Acting Executive Manager Regulatory Services on 9575 2211. Concept plans can be obtained by contacting Beck Foulkes-Taylor, PA Regulatory Services on 9575 2211 or by email at mail@gingin.wa.gov.au. Registrations of Interest submissions should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer by 4pm Wednesday 30 January 2016. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Shire of Gingin Public Notice of Planning Proposal The Shire of Gingin has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited: Lot No: 503 Collins Way, Lancelin Proposal: Telecommunications Infrastructure (Mobile Phone Base Station) Plans and documents setting out and explaining the proposal can be viewed at the Shire of Gingin’s Administration Office, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin or Lancelin Office, Vins Way, Lancelin, or alternatively on the Shire’s website www.gingin.wa.gov.au Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer in writing on or before 4.00pm on Friday 19 February 2016. All enquiries regarding this proposal should be made to the Shire’s Statutory Planning Officer. Jeremy Edwards CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Sunday 21 February 2016 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 Registrar: Katrina Jacques on 0417 900 415
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9577 1013
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Meetings and Events Your daily guide of local things to do, places to go and community activities SUNDAY 30 JANUARY Registration Day Yanchep United Football Club (soccer) registration day for juniors and seniors from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the club house at St Andrews Park, Moorpark Ave, Yanchep.
MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY Rec Assoc meeting Yanchep Two Rocks Community & Recreation Association monthly meeting will be held at Phil Renkin Centre, starting at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY CWA Meeting 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.
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY Sunset Markets Inaugural Sunset Charnwood Park, 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Markets at Two Rocks.
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY Casino Bus Trip Community Casino Bus leaves Phil Renkin Centre at 5.15pm and then picks up at the Yanchep Sports Club, both places have parking. The cost is $15, which includes $5 bus fare, a meal at the Cafe, Noodle Bar or The Carvers, $1 Keno and $3 free play on your Membership Card. If not a Member, it’s easy to join, just need to take ID, driver’s licence or similar. The Coach will leave the Casino at 11pm. To book your seat, please phone Linda on 95615321.
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY Hot Rods at Two Rocks The annual Hot Rods at the Tavern @ the Rocks, from mid-day.
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY Registration Day Yanchep Netball Club registration day at Yanchep Sports and Social Club, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Five year olds to adults.
SATURDAY 12 MARCH Retro Rewind Live music, entertainment, vintage collective market, and hot rods in the Yanchep National Park, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This is a free event.
SATURDAY 26 MARCH Easter Fair Lancelin CWA Easter Fair at Lancelin CWA Hall, cnr Gingin Rd and Miraglitta Street from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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Yanchep Two Rocks RSL monthly meeting at Yanchep Sports Club, starting at 11:00am.
followed by the movie ‘Home’. Face painting, bouncy castle in Key Biscayne Park, Ledge Point, from 4:00pm onwards. This is a free Shire of Gingin event.
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SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY Meet the Author Yanchep Colour Dieters meet at Curry On The Rocks, Two Rocks, 6:30pm for a meet the author’s talk on ‘Dinners for Winners in the Waist Watch Game’. Bookings: 9561 2512.
SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY Gingin Triathlon Starts at Gingin Aquatic Centre 7.30am.
SATURDAY 5 MARCH Jazz and Movie in the Park Music by WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
SPORTS RESULTS R Prince 21, T Button 19. GOLF Best 2nd shot: S Crosley. Guilderton GC Best 3rd shot: R Prince. Sat 2 Jan - Par: M Longest putt: T Button. Schmiedte +3, B Hicks +1, NTP: B Hicks, B Johnson. R Prince, P Flavell 0. NTP: Sat 16 Jan - Par: G P Flavell. Longest putt: B Robson +2, P Rouse, L Johnson, I Street, B Hicks. Johnson, P Flavell +1. Wed 6 Jan - Scroungers: NTP: P Rouse. Longest M Schmiedte ocb P putt: L Johnson, I Street. Flavell, R Prince 19. Best 2nd shot: I Street. Longest putt: R Prince. Wed 20 Jan - Scroungers: NTP: B Hicks, P Flavell. B Johnson 21, M Best 2nd shot: P Flavell. Schmiedte 20. NTP: M Sat 9 Jan - S/ford: R Prince Schmiedte, C Outhred. 23, C Ellis, L Johnson, P Best 2nd shot: C Outhred. Flavell 20, T Button 19. Yanchep GC NTP: L Johnson. Longest Sat 16 Jan - Stroke: B putt: T Button, B Johnson. Cherry 64, M Nunn 66, J Best 3rd shot: B Hicks. Mcintyre, A Fawlks 67. Wed 13 Jan - Scroungers:
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