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Paintball fun for youth crew
Tate Michael still smiling after a paintball hit.
Wakefield Plains Youth Advisory Committee(YAC) recently took about 20 youths to Elizabeth Paintball Park, for a morning of competitive paint splattering, followed by a pizza lunch. After stepping off the bus, generously supplied by Taylor & Simon in Balaklava, everyone was briefed on the rules, suited up then prepared for their first of three missions. A great day was had by all – the YAC group now is busy organising their next READY to battle it out on a paintball mission. holiday event.
If you didn’t complete your Census form there’s still time.
Nominate a young leader YOUNG people in the community are being encouraged to get behind International Youth Day on Friday. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said International Youth Day recognised young people in the Wakefield electorate and across Australia for the valuable contribution they make. “It is organised by the United Nations to recognise the efforts of the world’s youth in improving global society, while also helping young people to address the challenges they face and to join together to celebrate their achievements. “It’s also a great opportunity for us to nominate young people for the 2012 Young Australian of the Year Award. “I encourage all residents in the Wakefield electorate to nominate our local young people, those who through their own commitment and passion are reaching their goals and doing great things for themselves and their community.” Nominees for Young Australian of the Year need to be Australian citizens aged 16 to 30. Visit the Australian of the Year Awards website www.australianoftheyear.org.au and submit a nomination for the Young Australian of the Year. Nominations close August 31.
LONG Plains netballers Amy Barr and Jess Costello fit the picture for young people.
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Plains Producer, Wednesday August 10, 2011