Sun City News - 13 June 2013

SUN CITY NEWS Another death on our waters Thursday 13 June 2013

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In the past six months there have been six deaths at sea on beaches between Mindarie and Lancelin.

On Sunday 2 June, in a boat accident a man died and three other fishermen suffered hypothermia off Lancelin Island.

It is understood the recreational boat began to take on water rapidly and the men were plunged into freezing water.

A local rock lobster fishing boat found the men and transferred them to the sea rescue vessel.

During the recent abalone season, a man drowned at Yanchep. In January 2013, a 47year-old British man died after

being caught in a rip while swimming at Claytons Beach, Mindarie, In March 2013, a 13 year old boy also drowned at Claytons Beach.

In April 2013, a 58 year old man died after becoming trapped underwater while diving for crays just north of the Two Rocks Marina.

Another man drowned in April, an incident at Two Rocks Marina.

Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA), working with the City of Wanneroo, have been asking the community for assistance to help make our beaches safer.

The City of Wanneroo appointed SLSWA to undertake a coastal

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risk and safety signage audit to improve safety at our beaches.

SLSWA Community Safety Manager, Chris Peck, is hoping the finding of the audit will lead to improved coastal aquatic safety measures at our beaches.

Back in 2004, the WA Department of Health produced a report ‘Western Australian Water Safety Framework’ to monitor the trends in fatal drownings and hospitalised near-drownings in Western Australia.

The Sun City News has been unable to find any Department of Health reports accessing the outcomes or effectives from this strategy.

Photos: Courtesy of Kym Illman.

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Fr o m t h e e d i t o r ’ s d e s k We continually hear about the quality of service our banks give their customers - Well, here’s one for you.

YES - The bank was open, there were two staff on duty to greet you, but they weren't processing any transactions.

Up until recently the Westpac Bank at Butler was open on Saturday mornings, allowing a lot of people to do their banking business - Without any notification they stopped opening on Saturdays.

The doors were open, the lights on, but the tellers’ computer weren’t on and they weren’t doing any business.

Then last week I found out Westpac at Wanneroo Central Shopping Centre was open Saturday mornings - So last Saturday morning I ventured to Wanneroo to do some banking.

I was politely told I could go to Ocean Keys or Warwick branch.

And it was also suggested I get a business deposit card, so I could use the ATM. They were open, but I couldn't do any banking - That's crazy, it’s like having a lolly shop and not letting anyone buy the lollies.

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Incidentally, opposite both Westpac Banks were Bankwest and they were open and customers were carrying out their banking.

All our banks are making record profits, year in, year out, and are providing fewer services, ever rising bank charges, while more and more jobs are going overseas - What about the customer?

The customer, be it a business or individual, just happens to be the people that help the banks make their absurd profits for the fat cat directors and shareholders.

The current banking system and fee structures urgently need a comprehensive review Some of our federal politicians have supported the review, but getting them to actually do something, is a bit like the Westpac Bank at Wanneroo The lights are on, but no one is working.

I hear there is a chance we could get a bank at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre - Let’s hope it’s one that opens on Saturdays for everyone’s convenience.

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Maccas at Yanchep The City of Wanneroo have received a planning application for a McDonalds store at the Yanchep Central Shopping Centre precinct - The drive through outlet is proposed to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Sun City News first posted the information on Facebook about a week ago - The post went viral with nearly 2000 people reading the article with over 50 people leaving comments.

Some of the comments included: “Would prefer Hungry Jacks or Chicken Treat” (Josie Moss).

“I think it will make life easier.

I know that my fortnightly trip to Maccas for the kids will be 30 minutes less driving. I also believe it will entice other businesses to Yanchep and as an added bonus, provide

local kids with jobs. As long as the local parents are responsible I can't see a problem. I'm all for making life easier.” (Pippa Tomkinson).

“You know something I'd rather have a nice wine bar.

Anyone else think that's a good idea? Why cater for the kids all the time, us mums need somewhere to hangout too u know. Kids have got Harry and the Boys and now Chippys.” (Tammie Rafferty).

“I’m more concerned about the rubbish and litter ending up all over our car parks and beaches as it does in every suburb with a Maccas.” (Rick Bayley).

“Is there a petition to stop it?

Definitely need to protest. It will detract from our quiet community.” (Kim Garbutt).

Documents relating to the planning application can be

Yanchep Central Shopping Centre

viewed on the City of Wanneroo web site - wanneroo.wa.gov.au or at the Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo.

Public submissions close on Tuesday 25 June, 2013.

NOTE: Under the current planning regulations, fast food outlets are a standard acceptable business operation.

Stopping this McDonalds fast food outlet would be highly improbable, but residents can ask the council to make the approval conditional of strict rubbish control management strategies, appropriate traffic management including lights, and safe pedestrian pathways from nearby residential areas.

Rare finding in WA Fisheries’ study Study of this fascinating creature’s life cycle was made possible by recreational and commercial fishers, who donated hundreds of fish frames for scientists to examine.

A world first study by Department of Fisheries’ researchers has revealed new information about one of WA’s mysterious deepwater fish.

With a possible lifespan of 50 years or more, the impressive eightbar grouper can grow to 1.5 metres in length and weigh up to 65 kilograms. The good news from this groundbreaking research is that current levels of fishing for the eightbar grouper in the state’s waters are not risking the stock’s sustainability.

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Finfish Research Scientist, Dr Corey Wakefield, said it generally took three hours by boat to get to where it lives, 200 to 600 metres deep in underwater terrain such as the Perth Canyon.

“In recent years the eightbar grouper has become increasingly popular with recreational fishers, who target it using high-tech equipment such as powerful echo sounders and electric reels,” he said. “We used hightech baited cameras to get

vision of it and other species.”

“In Western Australia its range stretches 3,500 kilometres from the Kimberley to the South Coast – The biggest distribution known for any bottom-dwelling scalefish in the state.”

In a study published this year in the ICES Journal of Marine Science, the department’s scientists found the eightbar grouper only spawns in northern tropical waters, despite also living in southern temperate zones.

“This is an exciting discovery,” said Dr Wakefield. “It’s uncommon for a species not to spawn over such a large part of its distributional range, but we found no evidence of spawning south of 30º S in

WA, which is just south of Leeman.”

“The southern population probably relies on eggs and larvae that drift south, so we need to conserve the spawning stock hundreds of kilometres away in northern tropical waters.”

From ongoing studies of five offshore demersals; eightbar grouper, ruby snapper, bass groper, hapuku and blue-eye trevalla, Dr Wakefield said the most significant findings so far were the unique pelagicjuvenile stage in their lifecycle, late maturation and their long lives, more than 50 years, which indicated a higher vulnerability at low levels of fishing.

Capricorn Village Joint Venture (CVJV) are currently carrying out preliminary earthworks at their Two Rocks site, off Breakwater Drive.

These works include moving water pipes, undergrounding some cables, carrying out UXO inspections and removing building rubble that was dumped on the site in the 1970s.

After extensive environmental and geotechnical testing of the land, a small amount of asbestos sheeting was found in some dumped rubble.

Appropriate testing was carried out on the asbestos, it was determined not to be dangerous - There was no asbestos fibres or powder found.

Capricorn Village Joint Venture employed qualified asbestos removalists to remove all the rubble from their landholding and appropriately dispose of the small amount of asbestos.

During the 1960s, 70s and 80s, asbestos products were used in building one in three homes.There were various types of products that were made from bonded asbestos cement included fibro sheeting (flat and corrugated), water drainage and flue pipes, roofing shingles and guttering, even the backing of vinyl sheet floor coverings.

The manufacture and use of asbestos products was banned nationally in Australia from 31 December, 2003.

CVJV’s chief executive officer, Dr Russel Perry told the Sun City News: “All the rubble removal should be completed in a couple of weeks, no fibrous asbestos has been found, just a few lumps that are quite stable.”

When asked about the rumoured 7000 tonnes of asbestos, Mr Perry vehemently denied that there was no where near that amount of asbestos and assured all Two Rocks residents that all appropriate health and environmental regulations were being adhered too. The nearest residential homes and Two Rocks Primary School are over 500 metres away.

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Letters to the editor Proposed fast food I read with dismay the public notice regarding a proposed fast food outlet at Yanchep Central.

This is proposed to be built on the corner of the Marmion Ave entrance opposite the existing car park - We have already read concerns in the paper about this dangerous intersection, Sun City News 16th and 30th May, and on a number of occasions I have seen the ambulances, police cars, tow trucks at this junction picking up the pieces.

An outlet like this will only significantly increase the dangers.

Does Yanchep really need more fast food outlets especially in close proximity to local schools?

The second issue of concern is the noise from additional cars and delivery trucks and potential for more antisocial behaviour (open 24hrs).

The third issue is who will clean up the litter?

Anyone who does not think Yanchep has a littering problem now should take a drive to the Pipiddiny roundabout and check out just how much rubbish, bottles glass and plastic, cans and fast food wrappers are adorning our verges.

We don’t want more.

Submissions can be made up to 25 June, to the City of Wanneroo - www.wanneroo. wa.gov.au, choose ‘Your say’; if you care about the health and safety of our community, please lodge your opposition to this proposal.

Jayne Senior, Yanchep.

Maccas So Yanchep/Two Rocks is finally getting a MacDonald's.

Judging by the responses on the Sun City News Facebook page, the community is clearly divided about whether or not to celebrate. It surely will be nice to have the option to get a quick take away, at any hour, after doing the long haul to work from Perth.

But it has also really been nice to support local

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businesses in their take away ventures over the years, and there have been plenty.

Some have gone and some have prospered. And now, sadly, it's going to be even tougher for those courageous enough to go into business against the might of one of the biggest corporations in the world.

It's going to be tougher for us as parents too. We all know the pressure and challenges in providing healthy food for our kids. Driving past those giant arches, everyday, opposite the local school, isn't going to make life as parents any easier.

So this is progress. But it is frustrating how as community's grow, we always seem to get the bottleshops and takeaway outlets first, and all the other things that a community needs last. Are we going to get traffic lights as a matter of priority on this dangerous intersection?

Are we going to get some footy ovals so our kids have somewhere to play other than the McDonald's play-ground?

Those things should not be negotiable. If the local population is big enough to sustain the setting up of a MacDonald's, (and let’s face it, they never go bust), then our population is big enough now to get these essential services.

Sabine Winton, Nowergup.

Tales of pirates To the Editor of the Sun City News, my name is Oliver O'Sullivan and I am currently studying Australian pirates as part of an Honours thesis at the University of Notre Dame in Sydney.

The project is a study of the extent to which piracy existed in Australian waters from the period of the First Fleet until the start of World War I. A large part of the methodology for this thesis will be an attempt to find and incorporate local history and folklore concerning pirates into a wider overview of the effects of piracy on Australian regional maritime history.

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As a result, I am interested in finding any form of local secondary or primary source material pertaining to piracy in Australia, as well as any suggestions regarding people who may know of such information.

Coles could also support Australian farmers by choosing to increase the prices that they pay to our producers to allow them to achieve a realistic return for the effort and cost involved in doing so.

I understand that a large part of your readership is coastal, and some of them may have an interest in maritime history.

The recent announcement by AA that they will be withdrawing their emotive shopping bags from Coles stores is of interest. They are crying foul at the backlash from industry groups and citing that ‘a vicious political assault’ has been unleashed on Coles and that this is unfair. Unfair? This is from a group that has marketed their campaign to play on people’s emotions and have done nothing less than engage in a political assault of their own on Australian farmers.

So I am inquiring therefore to see if it is possible for you to post a notice as a letter to the editor in your next edition?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I can be contacted at oliver.osullivan1 @my.nd.edu.au; School of Arts & Sciences, The University of Notre Dame, PO Box 944 Broadway, NSW 2007, or phone Dr Christine de Matos on 02 8204 4241.

Oliver O'Sullivan, Sydney.

Coles and AA The recent decision by Coles to back a campaign by Animals Australia (AA) that targets intensive farming practices by Australian farmers was a new paradigm in the way that both sides of our supermarket duopoly consider their Australian suppliers. Not only have our dairy farmers had to suffer the financial consequences of their produce being de-valued through the Coles/ Woolworths $1 per litre milk campaign, suppliers throughout the entire commodity supply chain are being relentlessly squeezed on prices to the point where many are continuing to supply below the cost of production or face being replaced on the supermarket shelf by name brand packaging. The Coles support of a campaign against Australian farmers (their own suppliers) that lacked factual information and relied on emotive marketing clearly lacked judgment.

Australian farmers lead the way in the production of meat and other commodities at world’s best standards, including the abolition of sow stalls and a costly increase in free range products, so perhaps while supporting AA,

The sad fact is that this campaign may have the desired effect that AA want.

Consumers may well boycott Australian meat products and choose an imported product.

This product will be cheaper to buy and cheaper to produce, having most certainly not been subject to any ‘best practice’ standards that Australian farmers are subject to and strive for.

Both Coles and Woolworths are contributing to the divide between the city and country through their constant downward pressure on agricultural and horticultural supply prices, which has led to an unrealistic belief by consumers that Australian farmers are producing constantly low priced commodities, when they are actually facing a range of input, labour and financial pressures that are in fact making production more expensive.

While it is unrealistic to think that farmers can afford to stop supplying Coles, I would encourage everyone to support Australian farmers by choosing to shop at a supermarket chain like IGA who actively support local and Australian farmers.

Paul Brown MLC Member for the Agricultural Region.

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Comments invited on Two Rocks plan The City of Wanneroo is seeking public submissions for the proposed North Two Rocks Local Structure Plan. The structure plan covers Lots 14 and 206 Shearwater Avenue, Two Rocks.

The North Two Rocks Local Structure Plan allows for the creation of a diverse and vibrant community of approximately 27,000 people once fully developed, making it one of the largest local structure plans by both size and population in Western Australia.

The structure plan area encompasses approximately 834 hectares, comprising all of Lots 14 and 206 Shearwater Avenue.

The area is zoned for development, being Urban under the MRS and Urban Development under the District Planing Scheme.

The structure plan allows for the creation of approximately 10,300 residential lots and 11,800 dwellings, meeting Directions 2031 density targets.

In accordance with the District Structure Plan, the plan sets aside approximately 23 hectares of land for a secondary shopping centre, as well as allowing for a district shopping centre, two neighbourhood centres, a coastal activity centre and five local centres, creating a range of commercial and other non residential land uses.

The plan is described as being environmentally responsive, utilising the natural topography to provide a distinct character, with green links connecting through to the coast. Overall the plan allows for the provision of over 50

hectares of strategic public open space, achieving an ideal balance between useable passive and active open space, as well as retention of key landforms and significant vegetation within public open space reserves. The public open space also creates the opportunity to provide pedestrian and cycle connections into adjoining conservation areas and the coast.

Documents relating to the North Two Rocks Local Structure Plan can be viewed on the City of Wanneroo web site - wanneroo. wa.gov.au or at the Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo.

Public submissions close on Tuesday 18 June 2013.

Photo: Location of the North Two Rocks Structure Plan area which adjoins Wilbinga National Park.

Local economic strategy waits on state government Back in 2004, the City of Wanneroo commissioned their ‘Economic Development Strategy - Open for Business 2020’.

The strategy focused on the St Andrews Project which had provisions for up to 60,000 jobs over its 50 year life. Since council established the strategy, little has been heard about any progress, so recently, the Sun City News asked the City of Wanneroo for an update.

City of Wanneroo Mayor, Tracey Roberts said: “The City recognises the need to review its current Economic Development Strategy. However, the City has made a conscious decision to wait for the State Government to prepare a Perth and Peel Region Economic Development and Employment Strategy as identified in the draft Outer Metropolitan Perth and Peel Sub-Regional Strategy (August 2010), and in Directions 2031 (August 2010), before reviewing the City's Economic Development Strategy.

“There is little point in the City preparing a new Local Economic Development Strategy that may not be aligned with the Perth Regional Economic Development strategy.”

The City of Wanneroo will develop a new Economic Development Strategy during 2013/14.

Mayor Roberts said: “The current Economic Development Strategy is overdue for review.

Subject to finalisation of an Economic Development and Employment Strategy for Perth and Peel, the City intends to prepare a new Economic Development Strategy in the next 1 – 2 years.”

It would appear the 1999 Memorandum of Understanding agreement between the WA State Government, City of Wanneroo and Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd (Tokyu Corporation) has very little creditability for the fast tracking of local job creations and local business development.

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Rock lobster hit record prices not always this buoyant.

Prices sometimes dip into the $20-$30/kilo range and the low prices coupled with the complexity of juggling an annual catch quota makes for interesting times for crayfishermen. But for the time being, expect to see WA crayfisherman with big smiles on their faces.

This week the ‘live beach price’ for WA's western rock lobster hit a record high.

Bluewave Lobster Lancelin manager, Kim Scaddan, said: "The record $67/kilo price for B sized lobster reflects the demand for WA's high quality product worldwide."

The majority of WA's lobster catch is destined for China where demand is currently outstripping supply.

B sized lobsters, around half a kilo, are the most sought after at this time, but even H sized lobsters, around 2.5 kilos, are fetching $37/kilo.

Live lobsters are airfreighted to China on a daily basis and

are typically on diners' plates within two/three days from being hauled out of the ocean.

"The small coastal town of Lancelin is highly reliant on

the crayfishing industry and when prices are good, the whole town benefits." claims Mr Scaddan.

Of course the local industry is

The ‘beach price’ is what fisherman receive from the processing companies for their product and translates to a wholesale price in Asia of more than double that figure.

Photo, a prime WA rock lobster, and article by Kym Illman.

Western Power milestone Western Power has begun stringing the first power lines at the Mid West Energy Project, Western Australia’s largest electricity infrastructure project this century.

The $443 million transmission line will facilitate the bulk transfer of electricity from Neerabup, to Eneabba in the Mid West.

“The Mid West Energy Project is one of the most important infrastructure projects in the state, powering growth in the Mid West region” said Western Power CEO, Paul Italiano. “The new transmission line will more than double the capacity of the old “cricket wicket” line, which was built in the 1970’s.”

The mineral rich Mid West region contributes about $2.5 billion to the total value of Western Australia’s exports and demand for electricity to power more new mining sites is expected to grow in the coming years.

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The line will also support renewable energy generators in the Mid West corridor.

“This State Government is working towards a clean energy future. We are building the infrastructure that will be able to support renewable generation feeding into the grid for decades to come” added Energy Minister, Dr Mike Nahan.

The transmission line will ultimately terminate at the recently constructed Three Springs Terminal.

The Three Springs Terminal was energised last year, with power now flowing to Gindalbie and Ansteel’s Karara iron ore mine.

The project is scheduled for completion by mid 2014.

Project statistics n 388 towers n 9,800 tonnes of steel n 1.16 million bolts n 2,900kms of powerlines n 300 strong workforce

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Council News Wanneroo At the Tuesday 28 May, City of Wanneroo council meeting the council considered 25 different reports in a 400 page agenda.

The Planning Department presented six reports of which five related to structure plans and developments between Butler and Yanchep. The council unanimously supported the administration’s recommendation in each report.

In another report the council approved an application to establish an offensive trade, caged egg production facility, at Lot 15 Carabooda Road, Carabooda - Following an odour complaint in early 2012, planning officers discovered the property had been converted to egg production without the appropriate approvals.

The Applicant was informed he needed apply for approval to establish an offensive trade. City of Wanneroo health officers

stated the existing setbacks and construction of the poultry sheds on this property do not meet the Environmental Code of Practice for Poultry Farms.

The applicant had advised that the facility houses 150,000 chickens and it was proposed that if approved, progress towards housing additional chickens.

The council supported the offer’s recommendations with a minor amendment.

In another report the council agreed to spend $75,000 on asbestos removal at Mary Lindsay Homestead at Yanchep.

The council report stated: “Given the condition of the building, it is preferable to undertake the asbestos removal as soon as possible.”

No additional information was provided as to the future direction of the homestead - At one stage it was suggested that a Dome coffee shop could be established at the premises.

In the final report of the council meeting, the council agreed to the conditions outlined by Yanchep Beach Joint Venture (YBJV) to further progress to re-establish the early construction of the Yanchep ovals, labelled the Yanchep Active Open Space project.

Cr Brett Treby moved an amendment to have the chief executive officer, Daniel Simms, to full negotiate with YBJV. The amended recommendation were unanimously supported.

The Director of Planning, Len Kosova made a declaration prior to the report being discussed, that he had an ‘interest’ for having had employment discussions with the developer, YVJV. The council meeting lasted just under 80 minutes, with 27 members of the public in attendance. Cr Rudi Steffens was absent of an approved Leave of Absence.

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Green waste collection

At the Shire of Gingin council meeting held on Tuesday 21 May, the council unanimously accepted the Information Bulletin for May 2013 - This bulletin contained 37 different reports.

The City of Wanneroo has their annual ‘Green Waste Collection scheduled for the North Ward starting from 8 July in Alkimos, Carabooda, Eglington, Neerabup, Ridgewood Yanchep (rural and St Andrews). Two Rocks a the balance of Yanchep collection will start from Monday 15 July.

Eight of the nine Status Reports stated: ‘At the time of compiling the Information Bulletin, there had been no further developments in respect of this initiative’, or similar.

The Stable Fly report provided the monthly updates and a list of properties were stable fly had been observed.

In the various officers’ reports it showed that just around 100kms of the shire’s roads would receive grader maintenance in July and August.

There were 20 different Information Correspondence reports.

The Shire of Gingin’s Information Bulletin is available online at gingin.wa.gov.au or from the library.

Items may be placed on the verge adjacent to your property for removal, one week prior to collection date.

Each household is limited to three cubic metres.

The next general bulk junk collection for the North Ward and Coastal Ward is to start in November 2013 through to January 2014. More details closer to the dates.

Both the Shire of Gingin (full council meeting) and City of Wanneroo (briefing meeting) have their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday 18 June.

Concern about park condition

Brazier Road property owner, Wayne Grant, raised concerns about the unsafe and dangerous condition of the extension of Oldham Reserve that treks between residential home down in Yanchep.

The trees and undergrowth are impeding onto a number of properties and with the first rains of winter, there has been some land subsidence exposing pipes near a bus stop on Brazier Road.

The City of Wanneroo told the Sun City News: “The road drainage for this section of Brazier Road flows into a drainage sump located opposite the undeveloped property on Brazier Road.

“It was noted that stormwater has overtopped the kerb line into the park adjacent to property number 76 Brazier Road causing some erosion within the park. A blockage in the drainage system which caused the stormwater to overtop the kerb has now been cleared and the section of erosion rectified. It was noted that the exposed pipe was redundant reticulation pipe.”

“Generally, the vegetation overhanging onto private property is pruned by the City at the request of adjoining property owners. The City has not received any requests during the last 12 months to prune back vegetation overhanging private property from Anchors Park. City's maintenance staff attend the site on a four to six week rotation, with the next maintenance visit scheduled during the week commencing 18 June.”

“The location of fire breaks/fire access tracks is subject to the prevailing terrain, which means that not all fire access tracks are adjacent to the private property boundaries. Works to mitigate the impact of fire will be carried out in Spring 2013. At this stage, there are no plans to install a formal path through the reserve.” www.suncitynews.com.au

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The Shed – get a computer All Australian boys need a shed - A great line from a great Australian song. Men’s Sheds Australia wide are blooming and are providing a much needed environment for men of all ages, particularly retired men who find themselves with time on their hands and little activity to fill it with.

The Wanneroo Community Men's Shed (WCMS) is such a place - A charitable, not-forprofit, volunteer organisation where these men turn up two days a week and fill that time by refurbishing computers destined for needy and disadvantaged individuals and groups in the community.

Other members come to participate in woodwork making toys, etc, or to just sit and chat while having a cuppa.

The members also enjoy themselves dismantling PCs and other eWaste which is unsuitable for refurbishing.

This aspect of their operation is exceedingly community friendly and environmentally sound. The WCMS estimate that less than two per cent of the dismantled PCs and eWaste ends up in landfill, with 98 per cent going to recyclers.

To date the group has placed over 1000 computers back into the community.

The computers are cleaned, checked and refurbished. As certified Microsoft refurbishers, the WCMS offers Windows 7 Professional PCs including a flatscreen monitor, keyboard, mouse and power cables and pre-installed MS Office Student version.

The Shed is situated in Girrawheen and applications for membership or for a PC can be made through www.wcmenshed.org, or give them a call on 0499 243 171.

Because of the success they have achieved in distributing refurbished PCs, WCMS is always looking for donations

of surplus computers to continue this worthwhile venture.

Donations of unwanted tools and equipment is also welcome.

Photo: The Triage room This is where decisions are made about a PC.

Gingin council ward changes Back in March 2012, the Shire of Gingin was advised by the Local Government Advisory Board it needed to complete a review of its electoral wards and councillor representation in order to achieve ward councillor ratios that are less than plus or minus ten per cent of the average councillor/elector ratio for the Shire.

to have no wards and reduce the number of elected councillors down to nine.

for community groups in Yanchep and Two Rocks, are now open for applications.

The Minister for Local Government, Tony Simpson, has approved the shire’s changes. These changes will be implemented at the 2013 Local Government elections.

Clubs and groups can apply for grants of up to $1000 to support their organisation’s activities in this year’s round of grants.

After public consultation and a survey the council resolved at their 19 March 2013, meeting

Capricorn Yanchep has announce their 2013 Community Grants Program

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Capricorn Grants Apply Now

Active community, environmental, sporting, arts or cultural organisations with a project, event or activity that will provide positive outcomes for the Yanchep and Two Rocks communities are

eligible for the grant. Last year the grants were used to support initiatives from 15 community groups.

To obtain a copy of the guidelines and application form, please contact Phillipa on phillipa@capricornproject. com.au or 9211 0500.

Applications for the next round of grants will close 4.00pm, Friday 12 July.

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The Yanchep Two Rocks Community Bus has been providing a free bus service for local residents for over 30 years.

The Bus Committee with the generous support of the City of Wanneroo, Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd and volunteer drivers have provided access to the community bus to get to the shops or a doctor’s appointment. Since 1989, the bus has transported nearly 150,000 local passengers more than 600,000 kilometres.

Currently, the Community Bus is in need of help - They need volunteer drivers to help out for a couple of hours, once a week.

If you can spare a couple of hours, once a week, call Julie on 9561 1538 to find out more. Without sufficient volunteer drivers some free local bus services could be cancelled until new drivers are found.

Bunting Project The Two Rocks Yanchep Community Arts Network are looking for volunteers to help to make bunting for use at upcoming community markets, exhibits and open days.

Bring your scissors, sewing machine and lunch to Capricorn Community House on Saturday 22 June, between 10.00 am and 4.00pm, or call Angie on 9561 5443.

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the periphery of the Reef Estate at Two Rocks.

Yanchep tops building report

Most of the tipping consists of household rubbish that could likely be disposed of in a bulk rubbish collection, old TV’s, kid’s bicycles, computer monitors, furniture etc.

Yanchep is being called a ‘hot spot’ according to a recent Housing Industry Association report.

Over the last few days other types of rubbish including the remains of a butchered pig, and asbestos fencing panels labelled ‘Blaxland’ have been dumped only metres from the park at the top of Montebello Boulevard.

This year’s Sovereign Hill Biggest Morning Tea event was held on Saturday 25 May, at Sovereign House.

About 80 people attended ther function enjoying a great morning tea, door prize draws, spot prizes, a quirky frog display and a quiz. Other fundraising

Road closure Brazier Road, Yanchep between Wilkie Ave and Yanchep Kiosk will be closed to all traffic from Monday 24 June, 2013, to late December 2013, whilst construction works are undertaken to complete first stage of Brazier Road realignment.

Access to Yanchep Lagoon area will be available via Yanchep Beach/Two Rocks Road.

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events during the morning were craft and plant sales, raffles and a chook wheel.

The organisers would like to thank everyone who helped in anyway with the event.

The morning was a great success with a total of $1766.10 being raised for the Cancer Foundation.

A number of local residents are concerned about the public health and safety issues with this recent dumping.

The population and residential building hotspot report lists Yanchep as second in Western Australia, behind Forrestdale.

The annual population growth in Yanchep was 18.8 per cent with $102 million of residential building approvals.

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Rubbish dumping

Residents in Two Rocks have reported an increase in the amount of illegal tipping that occurs around this beautiful area and in particular around

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Local photographer, Matt Lee, snapped this beach scene, just south of Yanchep.

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Car fire blocks road Two Rocks Road, between Club Capricorn Resort and The Spot turn off, was closed for over an hour while local fire fighters extinguished a car that was on fire.

The cause of the fire is unknown, but the car was a complete write-off.

Local students show off skills at classic event “With the students’ help, the cars managed to finish in 4th place out of 28 competitors, which is a fantastic effort,” said Vaughn. “During downtime our students also demonstrated great sportsmanship by using their skills to assist other competitors to fix their cars,” Vaughn said.

Eight northern suburbs motorsports students travelled to Albany, last week, to apply their classroom learning at the 2013 Albany Classic motor race which featured a line up of over 200 race ready muscle and prewar cars.

Currently completing a Certificate II in Motorsport via the Institute’s VET in Schools program, the Year 11 students volunteered their time at the event to act as a pit crew for two 1964 Mk1 Ford Cortina race cars.

St Stephens School student, Ben Frost, was among the students who travelled to Albany for the race.

“I loved participating in the Albany Classic. There are not many training programs where you get hands-on experience in such an exciting and real-life environment,” Ben said.

Motorsports lecturer, Vaughn Brewer, commended the students efforts over the two days.

President of the Albany Classic Mike Smith, noticed the efforts of the West Coast students commenting: “I was very pleased with the attitude and presentation of the Institute’s students. Their presence was noticed and greatly appreciated throughout the event.”

The students are now preparing for their next event, the All Historic Motor Race event at Barbagallo raceway in July.

Photo: Student Ben Frost with the two Ford Cortinas.

TRYACT community forum TRYACT or Two Rocks Yanchep Assisted Cancer Travel Inc, is a not-for-profit organisation set up to provide local residents with access to sustainable support for cancer victims, their families and carers.

On Saturday 23 June, at Capricorn Community House in Yanchep, the group is holding a community forum to inform the wider community of their

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services and purpose. The forum welcomes people who are being treated for cancer or have finished treatment.

Bookings are essential for the meeting, please call 9561 2031 between 10.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The first priority of the group is to respond to the need for community transport to assist

cancer patients to attend their medical, diagnostic and treatment appointments.

The group’s next priority is to provide a local cancer support group.

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Letters to the editor Save our beach Over the last 10 years, at our regular Seabird Progress Association meetings, the subject of the land erosion at the Seabird Beach has been raised as the towns’ major concern.

The houses nearest the beach are in danger of being undermined and the road in front of the houses that existed previously (Turner Street) is no longer, as the erosion has caused the road and road surface to fall away onto the beach. This is a very serious situation.

The Shire of Gingin has been made aware of our concerns on several occasions and studies have been undertaken on the best way to alleviate this problem.

We are not aware what the outcome of these surveys were, however budgetary constraints would seem to be the reason that nothing has been done.

Our association has invited federal and state representative to visit and assess the situation and pursue on our behalf funding, through grants and royalties for regions, to engineer a solution to our erosion problems.

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residents as commuting to Joondalup and beyond is an easy option.

The stabilization of our section of coastline would enhance the prospect of further development in our town and attract more people.

The association is hoping federal and state politicians will give this matter their immediate attention and lobby to save our beach.

Published on request by the Seabird Progress Association in the hope that some of the federal/state politicians will help address the beach problems.

Internet scam Currently there is an email circulating claiming to come from Paypal with the heading "Notification of Limited Account Access" and asking you to provide copies of your passport, credit card and a copy of your bank statement in order to be able to access your Paypal account.

This is a scam to get access to your bank details.

Please delete the email and ignore the request.

The email looks authentic but if you read carefully you will notice the address: ‘noreply@ paypalcompany.com’.

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Your letters The Sun City News encourages and welcomes your ‘Letters to the editor’.

Where ever possible we attempt to publish all letters submitted in the newspaper and at our web site - Due to printing limitations, lengthy letters will only appear on our web site.

Ideally, a good ‘letter to the editor’ should be contained within 200 words, ensuring we have the opportunity to publish everyone’s letter.

If you have a lengthy article, space permitting, it could be published as a ‘featured opinion’ I like to encourage all Sun City News readers, both newspaper and web, be it Facebook or our web page followers, engaging the local community to participate is one of my high priorities.

Next month, the Sun City News will celebrate another birthday from our humble beginnings in July 1997.

Over the past three months, the Sun City News team has been looking at ideas we could use to provide an even better local community newspaper.

A number of these changes will start from July, if you have any suggestion, please feel free to contact me.

Terry Loftus, Editor. terry@suncitynews.com.au

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What’s the buzz on caffeine?

Just one cup of coffee at dinner time has a measurable effect on time to get to sleep and frequency of waking in the night. All this is news to nobody.

The most popular addictive drug available in Australia right now is 1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine, or C8H10N4O2 - Let’s call it 137TX until we can come up with something catchier.

Most adults seem to feel a need to use it daily, and we hear people saying that they can’t function until they’ve had their ‘fix’. Wait, you may be saying, why haven’t I heard of this common drug? Well, you probably know it as caffeine, most commonly delivered in the form of coffee.

But why do we love caffeine so much? The list of its adverse effects should really put us off: It causes palpitations and headaches; it impairs fertility and promotes reflux; it increases levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, and increases the reaction to stress; it increases calcium losses from our bones and may be a risk factor for lowimpact fractures at high intakes; and, it reduces sleep quality so profoundly that it has been used to simulate insomnia in experimental tests of sedative drugs

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And now scientists at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research have announced that coffee contains a substance associated with deadly accumulation of visceral fat.

So why would anyone want to risk experimenting with 137TX? One possible answer is that we just can’t get enough of its stimulant effect, which is mostly caused by adenosine inhibition.

This measurably improves performance in sport and in situations where alertness may be reduced by fatigue.

Perhaps the wearying effects of modern life have made us even more dependent on the lift we get from our morning espresso?

Also, unlike other available stimulants, it’s cheap, easy to obtain, and flavoursome. It’s fast, too, peaking in the bloodstream within about an hour of consumption and wearing off about four hours after an average dose in most people.

Dose me up An average dose, a standard coffee or a small can of Red Bull or V, has between 80 and 100 milligrams of caffeine. In comparison, a can of normal cola or a cup of hot or iced tea may have around 30 to 50mg. And a

decaffeinated coffee, a hot chocolate or chocolate milk or a square of dark chocolate may have about five milligrams.

Studies of caffeine in sport performance use doses of around 200 to 250mg. Most studies of ‘high’ doses use 300 to 500mg, or around five milligram per kilo body weight. This amounts to five or six cups of strong coffee.

The dose can also be affected by how you consume it. A lighter coffee roast is higher in caffeine and adding milk or sugar to a caffeine drink slows its emptying from the stomach so that it’s absorbed more slowly.

Absorption and metabolism rates differ between individuals. This helps explain why one person can’t function without four cups a day, while another may steer clear of everything except decaf, citing unwanted side effects.

While the mechanism of caffeine’s effect is complex, we do know that it is metabolised in the liver to a variety of active substances. Some of these have opposing effects on the nervous system, blood pressure and molecules found in the blood.

This may be another reason for the different effects of caffeine experienced by different people.

The bad bits Overall, caffeine tends to increase urine production, and raises blood pressure by constricting the blood vessels, but only for a short while.

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Chronic caffeine use does not seem to lead to chronic hypertension generally, although some individuals may be at higher risk. Similarly, reports of increased kidney stones seem to be limited to those who already have a higher-than-normal risk.

Caffeine does increase calcium losses, but this occurs at significant levels only when intake is more than two to four cups of coffee a day. And possibly only in people who already have a low calcium intake. Whether this effect is really important to bone health has been contested.

And the good points In favour of caffeine are a number of studies suggesting that it has some interesting health benefits.

It may, for instance, be associated with reduced risk of dementia.

Depression risk may be lower with increased caffeine intake too, according to a large cohort study of over 50,000 American women from the Nurses’ Health Study.

And similar results were seen in a study of over 2000 Finnish men.

In that latter study, however, the relationship was with coffee intake, not dose of caffeine.

Some of the other other benefits of coffee seem to be independent of its caffeine content, too.

Reduced risk of diabetes was seen with regular and decaf coffee alike in another large cohort study.

studies indicating reduction in cancer risk. Coffee’s antioxidant content may be part of the reason.

Another might be chlorogenic acid, a component of coffee that is increasingly attracting attention.

This is the substance that was used in the West Australian study on visceral fat.

At low doses, chlorogenic acid seems to be involved in the positive effects of coffee, improving insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. But, in high doses, it had the opposite effect – promoting fat accumulation around the organs and raising blood glucose levels.

The high doses of chlorogenic acid used in the West Australian study were equivalent to a daily intake of five cups of coffee over an extended period. Still, we should probably apply caution to the applicability of this research to real life, given that the study was conducted in rats following a high-fat diet, rather than humans eating normally.

In any case, it seems that coffee drinkers who stick to consistentlyconsumed moderate doses can feel confident that their 137TX habit isn’t harming their health.

Source: Suzie Ferrie, Clinical Affiliate at University of Sydney.

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Household cleaning tips n When cleaning the oven, place few old towels in your bath, then place your shelves inside the bath. Sprinkle nappysan over the top. Fill the bath with enough hot water to cover the shelves and leave for about one and a half hours. Give them a gentle scrub and the grime should come off easily. n If like many of us your oven has a few baked on bits on the bottom, sprinkle bi-carb soda over it and spray with white vinegar, give it a few minutes then wipe off with a damp sponge.

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If you live in an area that has a lot of construction around it, or dust flying about, some of that dirt and grime will settle on your clothes line.

n To keep your kitchen sponge healthy, it needs to be cleaned regularly. Place it in the top shelf of the dishwasher next time you put it on, the hot water in the dishwasher will kill all those nasty germs.

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n Have you ever thought to clean your washing line?

n If you live in a region with harsh water and you are always throwing out your kettle because the element is clogged with lime scale, all you need to do is put one part vinegar to two parts water, make sure

All you need to do is fill a bucket with warm soapy water and run your cloth up and down the line to remove the dirt. After all, don’t we wash our clothes to keep them clean, so why peg them to a dirty line.

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there is enough water to cover the element, and boil it for 10 minutes. When the water is cool, give your kettle a rinse and the scale should be gone.

Just about everyone has some kind of medication they are taking either for pain relief or just a daily vitamin pill.

Most medicines are prescribed by our local GP for personal use only, not to be given out to others. All medications have a use by or best before date.

If by some chance you’ve had medications that have been pushed to the back of the cupboard and forgotten, let’s face it, we have all purchased a bottle of ‘wonder pills’ from the chemist or supermarket, taken one or two, or even a week’s worth of them, then put them in the cupboard and forgot about them.

It is only when we run out of space and have to clean out the cupboard do we find they are still there.

When this happens, they need to be disposed of correctly so as not to fall into the hands of little children who not only could choke on them, but have an allergic reaction to whatever is in the pills.

I know of one case many years ago when a small child got hold of her mother’s contraceptive pill and took the whole 28 days worth.

The poor thing ended up having to have her stomach pumped, which is not a nice sight when you’re the mother of that child.

As you can see proper disposal of the unwanted is vital.

You should contact your local pharmacy, they can instruct you on how to dispose of them, but in my opinion, placing all unwanted pills, containers and all, into a zip lock bag and taking them back to your local chemist is the safest thing you could do.

Remember, it’s for you and your family’s own safety that unwanted or out of date medications need to be treated with caution.

Book Review The Sun City News crew are keen book readers, today you can read your favourite book on an iPad, hardcover or softback - Here is our selection this week.

Skulduggery Pleasant

Stephanie’s uncle Gordon is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves her his estate, Stephanie learns that while he may have written horror, it certainly wasn’t fiction.

Whiskey Beach

As Eli heals, he begins to open his heart to Abra, and for the first time, dares to dream of a future. But as Abra and Eli take their first steps towards each other, a dangerous enemy is watching from the shadows.

Pursued by evil forces intent on recovering a mysterious key, Stephanie finds help from an unusual source – The wise-cracking skeleton of a dead wizard.

If you have looked at this book, and thought it’s just a kid’s book and put it back on the shelf, shame on you.

Yes, it may be a book aimed at teenage readers, but it is well worth the read.

It is basically a good guys versus bad guys book with the added bonus that the good guys are one kick arse twelve year old, Stephanie Edgely, and a trench coat wearing skeleton, Skulduggery Pleasant.

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When all hell breaks loose, it’s lucky for Skulduggery that he’s already dead. Though he’s about to discover that being a skeleton doesn’t stop you from being tortured, if the torturer is determined enough. And if there’s anything Skulduggery hates, it’s torture.

Will evil win the day? Will Stephanie and Skulduggery stop bickering long enough to stop it?

One thing’s for sure: evil won’t know what’s hit it.

Irish author, Derek Landy, has won a number of awards for his Skulduggery Pleasant series of books.

At the moment there are seven books in the series with book number eight about to be released later this year.

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rediscover his first love writing. He is helped in his recovery by Abra Walsh nurturing, courageous and a survivor herself.

An enemy determined to make sure Eli Landon will never have that 'perfect life' whatever the cost.

Eli Landon seems to have the perfect life - A beautiful wife, a wonderful house, a dazzling legal career. But when his wife is brutally murdered after confessing to an affair, Eli is named prime suspect, without a shred of evidence.

After a year-long ordeal the case is dropped, but Eli's world is in tatters.

Abandoned by his friends, hounded by the media and a detective with a grudge, Eli retreats to the small-town of Whiskey Beach and Bluff House, his beloved grandmother's home by the sea.

Bluff House has belonged to the Landons for generations and is the perfect place for Eli to regain his strength and

There are mixed feelings about this latest book from Nora Roberts. It was very good, entertaining, intriguing, enjoyable; but it just didn’t flow as well as some of her other books.

Local writers There is a growing number of local writers getting their manuscripts published; and the Sun City News is preparing to publish a review of these locally written books.

If you would like your book to be part of this feature, drop a copy into our office at Shop 14, Two Rocks Shopping Centre and fill out a consent form. Deadline for book submissions is 28 June. news@suncitynews.com.au

PROPERTY GUIDE

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Two Rocks Yachting Village This stunning Yachting Village location has stunning views.

A superb two storey family home in a winning location - Sunsets and marina views forever. Lovely quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by quality homes, your very own with access to marina, shops, restaurants, beaches and school.

This big family home has a great floor plan with a first floor lounge with built-in bar.

Great outdoor entertaining patio. The list goes on, other property features include: n Four generous bedrooms n Two bathrooms and two wc's n Lounge n Family/Dining n Kitchen overlooking lovely rear gardens n Big vaulted 'L' shaped custom made patio with alfresco blinds

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n Double entry hall n Reverse Cycle ducted air-conditioning n Solar hot water n Bamboo flooring n Double garage n Lots of extra parking for boat/caravan Private viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this lovely quality home.

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Crossword & Diary COMMUNITY DIARY Thursday 13 June Yanchep and Districts Country Women’s Association monthly meeting. 9.30am at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks. Visitors welcome.

Saturday 15 June Healthy Farms and Healthy Horses workshop.

9.30am at Granville Civic Centre, Gingin. Free event with lunch and morning tea provided. Book your seat - 9938 0105 or 0428 649 775.

Saturday 15 June Pirates & Wenches at Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin.

Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June Gingin Ladies Dart Carnival, fund raising for St John Ambulance.

Monday 17 June Purple Bra Day morning tea at Granville Hall, Gingin from 10.00am. $5pp will guarantee you a yummy morning tea, fashion parade, raffles, quizzes, a prize for the best decorated purple bra outfit. Hosted by Koorunga CWA and Gingin Red Cross.

Tuesday 18 June Shire of Gingin council meeting, 3.00pm.

Tuesday 18 June City of Wanneroo briefing meeting, 6.00pm

Saturday 22 June The UWA Winthrop Singers present ‘Around the World in Choral Music’ at Gravity Discovery Centre, Military Road, Gingin, startinfg at 4pm. Tickets can be purchased at event.

Monday 24 June Defibrillator demonstration at Guilderton Country Club. 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Light supper supplied.

Tuesday 25 June City of Wanneroo council meeting, 7.00pm.

Wednesday 26 June Public information session at Yanchep Community Centre, 7 Lagoon Drive, Yanchep, to discuss the concept plan for the construction of the access way at Brazier Road, Yanchep. Meeting starts at 7pm

Monday 1 July Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association monthly meeting. 7.30pm at Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks.

Sunday 14 July City of Wanneroo’s ‘Winter Planting’ at The Spot, Two Rocks Road. 9.00am to 12noon. Bring gloves, trowel, water bottle and wear sturdy shoes. Morning tea will be supplied. Register with Conservation team on 9405 5000.

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Crossword Answers Across: 1 Comma 5 Demeanour 10 Daunt 14 Auger 15 Exult 16 Raise 18 Abdominal 21 Bates 23 Adze 24 Used 25 Cram 27 Nett 28 Lie 29 Entry 30 Eater 32 Rue 33 Latin 34 Cap 36 Beret 38 Numeric 40 Nails 42 Dilated 45 Isle 46 Disrupt 48 Tire 49 Rusty 50 Pact 51 Soul 53 Comet 54 Pamela 56 Trap 58 Helpmann 59 Era 61 Krakatoa 62 Stir 64 Effigy 66 Extra 69 Snow 71 Ruse 72 Smelt 74 Oats 76 Goatish 78 Bias 79 Trestle 82 Trace 83 Peruser 85 Piece 87 Mia 88 Ariel 89 Ape 91 Cello 93 Align 94 Pap 96 Dime 98 Pisa 99 Sane 100 Null 101 Adopt 103 Pessimist 104 Aorta 105 Teens 106 Ensue 107 Tweed 108 Easterner 109 Knead.

Down: 1 Coral 2 Maize 3 Muse 4 Age 5 Drastic 6 Muddy 7 Armchair 8 Ounce 9 Related 10 Dub 11 Alan 12 Utter 13 Taste 17 Adieu 19 Bern 20 Arab 22 Etude 24 Untie 26 Merit 29 Early 31 Relic 33 Lest 34 Castle 35 Plus 37 Taro 38 Northwest 39 Mistletoe 40 Nice 41 Spot 43 Temptress 44 Detractor 46 Damning 47 Turkish 50 Pants 52 Large 54 Pas 55 Are 57 Pay 60 Africa 63 Root 65 Fuse 67 Rasp 68 Attic 70 Warm 72 Siren 73 Maul 75 Sleep 77 Tailpipe 78 Beige 80 Rapid 81 Eclipse 83 Printer 84 Exalt 86 Else 88 Alas 89 Adapt 90 Emote 92 Oasis 93 Asian 94 Puree 95 Plaid 97 Epee 100 Noun 102 Ted 104 Ask.

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SPORTS RESULTS GOLF - Guilderton Sat 25 May - Stroke: P Rouse 65, C Meharry 66. NTP: J Bresland 3rd, B Hicks 4th.

Best 2nd shot: P Rouse 9th.

Best 3rd shot: G Susac 5th.

Longest putt: T Button 9th.

Least putts: G Susac 25.

Wed 29 May - S/ford: G Susac 23, A Wetherly 22.

NTP: G Susac 12th, B Hicks 13th. Best 2nd shot: A Wetherly 14th. Best 3rd shot: J Bresland 16th. Longest putt: G Susac 18th.

Sat 1 June - S/ford: B Hicks 40, R Wheeler 38. NTP: P Flavell 3rd, B Wegner 13th, B Hardeman 17th. Best 2nd shot: M Wetherly 10th. Best 3rd shot: P Flavell 2nd.

Longest putt: A Wetherly 14th.

Wed 5 June - S/ford: C Meharry 22, B Hicks 19. NTP: J Bresland 3rd, G Susac 4th, C Meharry 8th. Best 2nd shot: B Hicks 1st. Longest putt: G Susac 9th.

SCCC Ladies Tues 28 May - S/ford: B Tierney 37, C Meharry 36, F

Read ocb J Brennan 34.

Tue 4 June - Stroke: L Newhouse-Maiden 64, B Tierney ocb M Crow 67.

Gross: A Tran 77.

Yanchep Golf Club Sat 1 June - Stroke men: K Attwood 66, W Pawlenko ocb J McIntyre 69. Women: R Warrilow 72, S Rowles 77, D Attwood 78. Monthly medals: B Cherry & S Rowles.

Sat 8 June - S/ford Men: I Lowe 43, M Nunn 42, W Pawlenko 40. Women: E Callanan 43, R Warrilow 37, G Reyne 34.

ART AWARD EXHIBITION The Gallery, Wanneroo Library 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo Exhibition open until Sunday 23 June Tues to Fri - 10am - 4pm Weekends - 12noon - 4pm Entry is free

CASINO BUS The next Casino Bus trip is on Tuesday 18 June, leaving Two Rocks (Phil Renkin Centre) at 5.15pm and picking up at outside Yanchep Sport Club at approximately 5.25pm.

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Reticulation

Septic Tanks

MY Plumbing & Gas Installation & Servicing of L.P.G. & Natural Gas Appliances Septic & Leach Drains Installed & Unblocked Renovations & New Housing PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Phone/Fax: Mark (08) 9561 1080

PL 5868 GSL 007123

TV Antennas

Welding

SEPTIC SYSTEMS INSTALLED Phone Cal Fewson 0407 423 598 PL5730

To advertise your business, phone Terry today on 9561 2500 www.suncitynews.com.au

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Sun City News Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHIRE OF GINGIN NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given with respect of the intention to adopt the following Differential General rates in the dollar and minimum rates for all properties utilising both Gross Rental (GRV) and Unimproved (UV) values, subject to finalisation of the 2013/14 Draft Budget and the establishment of the funding shortfall required from imposition of rates on Gross Rental Value and Unimproved Value rated properties, the Proposed Differential General Rates for 2013/14 are as follows: GRV Townsites rate is 7.2673 cents in the dollar, with a minimum rate of $831. The estimated income for GRV Townsites is $2,709,334.

GRV Other rate is 7.2673 cents in the dollar, with a minimum rate of $831.

The estimated income for GRV Other is $1,561,543.

UV Rural rate is 0.3371 cents in the dollar, with a minimum rate of $1,035.

The estimated income for UV Rural is $1,457,835.

UV Intensive rate is 0.6466 cents in the dollar, with a minimum rate of $1,742. The estimated income is $694,746.

The total estimated income for the Proposed Differential General Rates for 2013/14 is $6,423,458.

The figures shown above are estimates only and may change as part of Council’s Budget deliberations and consideration of any submission received from electors and ratepayers.

GUILDERTON FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLANS PUBLIC NOTICE Council wishes to advise of its intention to develop the Guilderton Foreshore.

The Concept Plans for the Moore River Pedestrian Access Redevelopment are available on Council’s website, www.gingin.wa.gov.au, or by contacting Council’s Community Development and Customer Services Officer, Linda Fidge, on 08 9575 2211.

JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Yanchep Two Rocks RSL Annual General Meeting Monday 8 July 11.00am at Yanchep Sports Club

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE The next issue of the Sun City News will be published on Thursday 27 June, 2013.

A Statement of Objectives and Reasons for adopting these rates is available for inspection at Council’s Administration Centre, 7 Brockman Street, Gingin, and the Lancelin Sub-Office, Vins Way, Lancelin, during Office Hours. A copy is also available on the Shire’s website at www.gingin.wa.gov.au.

All ad material, classifieds, Community Notices and articles must be required by 12noon, Saturday 22 June, 2013.

Written submissions are to be received no later than close of business, Monday, 1 July 2013.

The Sun City News is the region’s Most Popular Local Newspaper

JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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EMPLOYMENT

FOR SALE

Letterbox distributor The Sun City News has a vacancy for the letterbox distributor in the Shorehaven area.

Good conditions, good remuneration and regular work. Call 9561 2500 for full details.

Kids assorted animal character sleeping bags.

100% cotton, 140cm x 75cm. View/search on EBay under ‘Sweet Dreams’ sleeping bags. $149 ea. 9561 5309.

-------------------------------Firewood - 9575 7555.

-------------------------------Firewood - $95. 6x4 trailer del. 0409 474 393.

FOUND 2 weiros - M& F, one is tame. Two Rocks area.

9561 1683.

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FOR SALE

Prime crossbred lambs ready for eating, if required can arrange slaughter & vacuum packing. 9655 3012.

-------------------------------Daewoo Lanos X 2000 model. Reg Aug 13, good cond. $2300. 0412 691 844.

-------------------------------Ford Falcon AU, 2002, 5 speed manual. 225000km $4000ono. 0409 084 214.

-----------------------------------2004 X-Trail auto 4 X 4 $11,000ono. Exc cond, service record from new.

Electronic anti-rust device, 6 months rego, new tyres tow bar, electronic towing brakes, Bluetooth, radio. 0421 977 839.

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SEAMSTRESS Sewing and Alterations.

Curtains, Bedding, Cushion and all clothing.

Free measure and quote.

In store fabric selection service. Ex. Rates.

9561 5309 (Yanchep)

CHILD CARE Sharon’s Family Day Care - Yanchep Vacancies on Wednesdays & Thursday.

EYLF program in place, CCB & CCR available.

Contact Sharon on 0407263904 Affiliated with Community Vision FDC

WANTED Yanchep Two Rocks Community Bus needs a bus driver for the local Friday run. If you can help out please contact Julie on 9561 1538.

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