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SUN CITY NEWS Thursday 18 April 2013 www.suncitynews.com.au Phone: (08) 9561 2500 A free Open Day is being held at the old Gingin Railway Station on Sunday 28 April, to coincide with the Western Australia’s Heritage Festival. The public will experience local heritage and learn about the future Gingin-Chittering Lions Club’s restoration project for the historical Gingin Railway Station, Station Master’s quarters and grounds. There will be displays of historical photos, railway memorabilia, early agricultural farm equipment, every day items of the era, artwork, quilts, woodwork crafts, hand shearing, fleece spinning demonstration, wool and alpaca finished garments, plants and produce stall. Refreshments will be available including Devonshire teas and sausage sizzle The Midland Railway WA (MRWA) line to Gingin was opened on the 3 April 1891, followed by Walkaway to Dongara on 17 April. The official opening ceremony of the station at Gingin was attended by His Excellency the Governor accompanied by 150 guests aboard the train. The MRWA commissioned Friederich Wilhelm Gustave Liebe, a German builder, to build all the stations along the line. Built in the style of the English Victorian era, the Gingin Railway Station was one of two constructed in brick. The station building consisted of the Station Master’s quarters, comprising of kitchen, pantry, storeroom, parlour, bedroom and adjacent booking office; ladies’ waiting room and separate public waiting room. A kiosk was erected on the station and was run by the local Jones family to provide refreshments for passengers. As local people made more frequent use of the rail service the number of trains increased to six times a week as a distribution line between Gingin and Midland transporting poultry, fruit, vegetables and firewood to Perth. This enabled the local Gingin community to have the service for deliveries of agricultural and personal goods as well as a passenger service at their convenience. Of the original nine stations along the Midland Railway line, only the Gingin Railway Station and Quarters retains its original form excluding the refreshment rooms. Gingin became an unattended siding after the withdrawal of the last Station Master in April 1971. The decline of the building became apparent over the years, and a district engineer recommended the station be demolished in 1972 due to ongoing costs and expenses. The National Trust of WA and the Shire of Gingin, were keen to see the building preserved and in 1976, the WAGR officially invited the Shire of Gingin to enter into an agreement to take over the building maintenance and preservation. The Shire then entered into a peppercorn lease with Richard and Pauline Diggins from July 1987 to expire in November 2007. During this twenty year period restoration work was carried out by the Diggins. The National Trust of WA then entered into negotiations with Brookfield Rail, formerly Westnet, and have become the owners of the Gingin Railway Station. The Lions Club of Gingin- Chittering have been successful in gaining the lease from the National Trust of WA to carry out restoration works so the building can continue to be used by the community. Proposals for the future uses include: tourist information centre, rail and local museum and gallery, venue for various community uses such as local produce markets, exhibitions and fund raisers. This will be a great family day, from 10.00am through to 4.00pm. REVISIT HISTORY DRAWING THE WINNER See page 9

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Page 1: Sun City News - 18 April 2013

SUN CITY NEWSThursday 18 April 2013 www.suncitynews.com.auPhone: (08) 9561 2500

A free Open Day is being held atthe old Gingin Railway Station onSunday 28 April, to coincide withthe Western Australia’s HeritageFestival.

The public will experience localheritage and learn about thefuture Gingin-Chittering LionsClub’s restoration project for thehistorical Gingin Railway Station,Station Master’s quarters andgrounds.

There will be displays of historicalphotos, railway memorabilia,early agricultural farm equipment,every day items of the era,artwork, quilts, woodwork crafts,hand shearing, fleece spinningdemonstration, wool and alpacafinished garments, plants andproduce stall. Refreshments willbe available including Devonshireteas and sausage sizzle

The Midland Railway WA(MRWA) line to Gingin wasopened on the 3 April 1891,followed by Walkaway to Dongaraon 17 April.

The official opening ceremony ofthe station at Gingin was

attended by His Excellency theGovernor accompanied by 150guests aboard the train.

The MRWA commissionedFriederich Wilhelm GustaveLiebe, a German builder, to buildall the stations along the line.

Built in the style of the EnglishVictorian era, the Gingin RailwayStation was one of twoconstructed in brick.

The station building consisted ofthe Station Master’s quarters,comprising of kitchen, pantry,storeroom, parlour, bedroom andadjacent booking office; ladies’waiting room and separate publicwaiting room.

A kiosk was erected on the stationand was run by the local Jonesfamily to provide refreshments forpassengers.

As local people made morefrequent use of the rail service thenumber of trains increased to sixtimes a week as a distribution linebetween Gingin and Midlandtransporting poultry, fruit,vegetables and firewood to Perth.

This enabled the local Gingincommunity to have the service fordeliveries of agricultural andpersonal goods as well as apassenger service at theirconvenience.

Of the original nine stations alongthe Midland Railway line, only theGingin Railway Station andQuarters retains its original formexcluding the refreshment rooms.

Gingin became an unattendedsiding after the withdrawal of thelast Station Master in April 1971.

The decline of the buildingbecame apparent over the years,and a district engineerrecommended the station bedemolished in 1972 due toongoing costs and expenses.

The National Trust of WA and theShire of Gingin, were keen to seethe building preserved and in1976, the WAGR officially invitedthe Shire of Gingin to enter intoan agreement to take over thebuilding maintenance andpreservation.

The Shire then entered into apeppercorn lease with Richard

and Pauline Diggins from July1987 to expire in November 2007.

During this twenty year periodrestoration work was carried outby the Diggins.

The National Trust of WA thenentered into negotiations withBrookfield Rail, formerly Westnet,and have become the owners ofthe Gingin Railway Station.

The Lions Club of Gingin-Chittering have been successfulin gaining the lease from the

National Trust of WA to carry outrestoration works so the buildingcan continue to be used by thecommunity.

Proposals for the future usesinclude: tourist information centre,rail and local museum and gallery,venue for various communityuses such as local producemarkets, exhibitions and fundraisers.

This will be a great family day,from 10.00am through to 4.00pm.

REVISIT HISTORY

DRAWING

THE

WINNER

See page 9

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Over the past 12 months, I’velost count of the number oftimes I’ve contacted the City ofWanneroo about the fancifullynamed Yanchep Ovals project -Yanchep Active Open Space.

Only recently, when I askedwhat costs had been incurredby the council in regard to thisproject up until they decided todump it. I was eventually told:the overall value had beenabsorbed within the normaloperating budget and notaccounted separately.

Well, at last week’s specialcouncil meeting, the sameperson, openly stated in council

that they had spent over$400,000 to date.

Additionally, it is my under-standing that the council has alegal obligation to record allcosts against each project it isinvolved with - So why was amisleading answer given?

I really don’t know!

It’s behaviour like this that getcouncils into trouble - All councils,by law, are legally bound to reportopenly and honestly on all issues,especially dealing with financeand infrastructure projects.

The City of Wanneroo over its100 years of history, has been

involved in three major enquiries,including the Wanneroo Incenquiry of the 1990s.

Dumping the elected councillorsonly gives the administrationand appointed commissionerspower without communityrepresentation.

The City of Wanneroo needs itselected Mayor and Councillorsto be true to the legalobligations they are sworn toowhen they are elected.

The City of Wanneroo is one ofthe fastest growing regions inAustralia, we need a councilthat is ‘switched on’ and acrossall the important local issues.

Administration has a duty toprovide all elected memberswith all relevant information tomake the best decision possiblefor the wider community; andnot provide just the informationthat supports administration’srecommendations.

Council is not a rubber stamp, itis legally charged with decisionmaking powers and they needto exercise them, with all therelevant information that givesthe wider community the bestoutcomes.

What do you think?

Senselessgraffiti

Yet, once again, after only recentlybeing cleaned of unsightly graffiti,the King Neptune statue has beengraffitied again.

This worldwide renowned iconicstatue has been regularlytargeted by vandals over the past12 months.

Fini, the owner of the derelict oldAtlantis Marine Park site, andKing Neptune statue, haveignored approaches by a coupleof local groups that were keen toestablish an upkeep andmaintenance program to restorethe statue to its former glory.

If anyone has any informationabout the recent graffiti ofNeptune, please let the Yancheppolice know - 9562 9300.

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Construction work is underway onthe new primary school in theCapricorn Yanchep Estate and isdue to open for the start of the2014 school year.

The school has been designed byOldfield Knott Architects and isexpected to cost $14million.

The school will cater for studentsfrom Kindergarten to Year 7 andtake Year 7 enrolments for 2014.

Facilities at the school will includea five classroom early childhoodblock; two four-classroom generalteaching blocks; one block with artroom, inclusive educationclassroom and two generalclassrooms; covered assemblyarea with canteen and musicroom; library; administration block;

parking and a dental therapy clinic.

Minister for Education PeterCollier said the new school wasbeing built to cater for localpopulation growth.

“The greater Yanchep region isgrowing at a rapid rate and weare committed to ensuring thecommunity has access to highquality schools,” Mr Collier said.

“The school will serve manyyoung families in north Yanchepfor long into the future when itopens its doors next year.

“It is being built according to thelatest design principles and willfeature air-cooling, interactivewhiteboards and state-of-the-arttechnology.

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ANZAC Day ServicesThe Yanchep Two Rocks RSL will be holding aDawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast at theYanchep Sports Club, starting at 5.45am.  

The annual ANZAC Day Parade and Service willbe held in the Yanchep National Park, starting at11.30am. All local residents and children plusvisitors, are invited to attend the memorial serviceoutside the Yanchep Inn.

In Gingin, a Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfastwill assemble opposite the Gingin police station at6.00am, before marching to the ANZAC Memorialto lay wreaths. A gunfire breakfast will held in thepark after the service at the Granville Sound Shell.

Piggery finedA piggery near Gingin has been fined $225,000 forfailing to euthanise 10 sick pigs. Westpork wasfined in Perth Magistrate’s Court, last week, afterthe pork producer pleaded guilty to the 10 chargeslinked to violation of the Animal Welfare Act.

The charges claimed the 10 sick pigs should havebeen euthanised sooner rather than be treated.The company also has to pay $21,000 costs.

Westpork was charged by the Department of LocalGovernment in January 2011, after its ‘grow out’facility was inspected the year before.

The company’s chairman Dr Robert Wilson saidthe charges were not about neglect butmanagement decisions taken to look after theanimals. He said all the animals had been identifiedby staff earlier and separated for treatment ormonitoring as stipulated by the Care of theCompromised Pig Guide.

John Ruprecht from the Department of Agricultureand Food said the case was a reminder to industryabout the importance of complying with animalwelfare standards.

“The result sends a clear message to thecommercial sector that it needs to put appropriatesystems, processes and training in place to ensureall livestock are managed and treatedappropriately,” he said.

Oval project back on trackAbout 40 Yanchep TwoRocks residents attended aspecial meeting of the City ofWanneroo council to discussissues raised by the MayorTracey Roberts.

Initially, the entire agendawas to held behind closeddoors. During public questiontime, former City ofWanneroo councillor, TerryLoftus, asked 31 question, allrelated to the council andadministration’s handling ofthe Yanchep Ovals project.

Two Rocks resident, MartinaThomas, asked the council tostop holding discussionsabout the ovals in secret,behind closed doors.

Mayor Tracey Roberts closedthe meeting to the public toallow the council,administration and theirlawyers to discuss openingthe meeting to the generalpublic.

After about 15 minutes, themeeting was opened to thepublic and the councilproceeded to deal with arevocation motion to reversetheir decision to ceaseproceeding with the YanchepActive Open Space project.

The recommendation putforward by administrationwas not supported by thecouncil, an alternative motionwas moved by TraceyRoberts and seconded by Ian

Goodenough. South Wardcouncillor, Brett Treby,presented four additionalrecommendations to be addedto the alternative motion.

Cr Treby gave detailedreasons, quoting standardDepartment of LocalGovernment regulations andreferred to the recent SouthPerth council enquiry, whichhighlighted errors in the waythe council handled certainprocedures.

Mayor Roberts askedcouncillors if they wanted to

go back behind closed doorsto hear what their lawyersmight have to say - This didnot occur.

After extensive discussion,with administration seekingsome clarity, the councilvoted unanimously to supportthe amendments and thealternative motion.

Administration has threemonths to complete and signthe Deed of Agreementbetween the council and thedeveloper, Yanchep BeachJoint Venture (YBJV)

regarding the construction ofthe road to the ovals, allearthworks and theconstruction of the sportingovals and ancillaries.

This project still has a longway to go, with a number ofdevelopment and planningapprovals required fromwithin the council and WAPlanning Commission.

Read YBJV’s commentabout council decision

on page 4.

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Letters to the editorCharnwood ParkI can not believe that they want todestroy such a beautiful park. Ihave always classed the park ofa family park not a sporting park.

I am fully against this, leave thepark as it is.

Ok, I did the survey and therewere a couple of things in it that Iwould love to see at the park suchas BBQ's and benches, after allthis is a family park.

So, yeah, put that in place sofamilies can enjoy a BBQ at thepark. Destroying more trees wellthis is a good one - Aren't wealready taking away enough treesfrom the wildlife?

I think so.

You read about how the BlackCockatoos are becoming moreand more rare - Well, I wonderwhy, wouldn't have anything to dowith the fact that we are takingtheir homes away would it?

I honestly think what needs tohappen is more things for the kidsto do of all ages, not just TwoRocks, but Yanchep as well, sothe kids don't get bored and getinto drugs, alcohol and crime.

I lived in Yanchep as a teen and Itell you, I couldn't wait to movecloser to the city so I couldactually do things such as goingto the movies.

The public transport hasn'tactually changed all that mucheither, and I bet kids still to this

day, find that if they want to goand see a movie they can'tbecause you don't have a way ofgetting back home unless youring your parents to come andpick you up.

The council needs to realise notall kids are into sports. Well, Icould go on and on, but I think Iwill leave it here and just say keepthe park as a family park

Sylvia Taylor, Two Rocks.

Park re-development‘The plan’ is truly a wolf in sheep’sclothing.

It appears that if a ‘recentlydiscovered letter’ should havebeen made available tocouncillors then, they may nothave ended negotiations for twosports ovals in Yanchep, and thisfool hardy plan might not havesurfaced.

The plan includes a water‘treatment’ plant in the south westcorner of the park along with itsstench and employment of dubiousand controversial technologies.

This will include a largeconcession to the Fini Group thatonly paid about $2 million, theprice of two houses, for the landfrom Leeman’s to IGA, and canwell afford to leave it in limbo for20 years or more, but if they havewater laid on by the taxpayer thenthey may proceed to multi-storeydevelopment sooner.

The provision of sporting facilitiesis the fluffy woolly warm clothing

that we are expected to accept.

Heavy machinery, road block-ages, the cutting and levelling willdemolish all turf and irrigation –Costly lighting and relocation ofperfectly good facilities andinterruption and inconvenienceover an undetermined period of afew years or more.

Also, if a full AFL ground isestablished, the whole park willhave to be fenced off so as totake a gate.

I attended the ‘sausage sizzle’and did not hear one positivecomment except that the snagswere okay.

The council staff were evasiveand diversionary as well theymight be, and failed to answer theFAQ’s.Name and address provided.

OvalsAs a child I remember attendingYanchep District High Schoolwhen it first opened in the 1970's.

We used to play footy in the bushpaddock adjoining the school atlunch times until our local schooloval was ready, in barefeet.

Nearly 40 years later and itseems not much has changed,except the quality of kids shoes.

It seems Yanchep and Two Rocksresidents still have to fight toothand nail for services andinfrastructure that people living inthe metropolitan area take forgranted.

We get heaps of promises butlittle action. And of course peoplemight say that the populationdoesn't justify the immediatedevelopment of the Yanchepplaying fields.

I wonder though why it's alright toallow two liquor outlets within200metres of each other inYanchep - Go figure.

Sabine Winton, Nowergup.

CharnwoodI would like to voice my concernsregarding the proposeddestruction of the existingCharnwood Park public openspace to construct a multi-purpose football/athletics venue.

I live directly opposite the park andI am opposed to the proposeddevelopment on the grounds thatmy property and lifestyle will begreatly degraded by the way ofloss of privacy and amenity, dueto obvious light intrusion fromproposed flood lighting, lightspillage beyond the boundary ofthe property on which the floodlighting is located.

Light nuisance is defined as theadverse state of affairs, interferingwith the individuals’ use andenjoyment of his/her property.

Planning authorities should takeinto account the possible impactof potentially polluting develop-ment on land use, including theeffects on health, the naturalenvironment or general amenity,resulting from light spillage.

The City has a responsibility andduty of care to protect the amenityof neighbouring premises. Lightcolumns will be close toresidential properties and over-bearing.

Flood light spillage will damagethe privacy and amenity ofresidents, it will cause lightintrusion towards neighbouringproperties and alter theevening/light time character of thelocality.

Additional activity, ie: night timetraining and sport, along withassociated vehicle impacts, islikely to represent a significantimpact on residential amenity, notto mention the negative visualimpact from the flood lights.

I also have serious concernsabout alcohol being consumedlate at night after trainingconsidering junior sports include17 year old youths with licensesto drive.

Richard James, Two Rocks.

Editor’s comment: Even thoughthe City of Wanneroo reversedtheir decision on the YanchepOvals, they are still seeking publicsubmissions about the ovalproposal for Charnwood Park.

If the council doesn’t receive anyor many comments, theyautomatically take it that the widercommunity doesn’t object to theproposal - It’s important that thecommunity expresses their viewson any council advertising.

YBJV’s commentsYanchep Beach Joint Venture(YBJV) general manager ofpolicy and external affairs,Tjorn Sibma, told the Sun CityNews:

“YBJV will first need sometime to examine and under-stand council’s resolutionswhich have not been madeavailable to us yet.

“It needs to be understoodthat as a consequence of

council’s 5 February decisionto terminate the Yanchepovals plan, that we were leftwith no alternative but to putthe project on hold. That stillremains the case.

“The City of Wanneroo willfirst need to approach us witha formal request to re-opennegotiations.

“YBJV will consider such anapproach in an open-minded

manner but we will need to beconvinced beyond doubt thatthe City of Wanneroo nowhas a genuine, undivided andirrevocable commitment tojointly developing the ovals inYanchep.

“After the turmoil of the lastfew months we would alsohope for some greatertransparency and predict-ability from the city.

“In the interests of giving thisproject the best possiblechance of succeeding wedon’t intend to say muchmore – It is still dependent onthe city’s commitment to seeit through.”

When the City of Wannerooprovides their response toquestion time from the specialmeeting - The Sun City Newswill publish their response.

Thank youOn Monday 1 March, I waswalking from home to the TwoRocks shops, which takesabout ten minutes. At present,due to medical reasons, I amunable to drive.

The reason for this is, lastyear, I had a seizure and onthat day, walking upSovereign Drive, I hadanother one; and that iswhere it goes blank on me.

But to the good samaritansthat came to my aide andcalled an ambulance, I thankyou very much.

Due to a previous experience,you have done a lot to restoremy faith in humanity - I do not

know who you are, but if anyof you are reading this, Ithank you, again, and pleasepass this on to anyone elsewho may have been involved.

D Smith, Two Rocks.

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Freak accidents claim 2 livesLast week, well known TwoRocks resident, Paul Wright,drowned off Two Rocks northbeach, near Sovereign Drive.

The 58 year old was free-divingfor his lobster pot with a friend,when his leg became tangled in arope connected to the pot about4-5 metres under water.

Bystanders called emergencyservices and police diversrecovered the body. Police arepreparing a report for the coroner.

Paul, retired to Two Rocks abouteight years ago, he loved

Australia, the landscape andespecially the Ningaloo region.

As one local resident said: “Paulwas an amazing bloke, veryadventurous little Pom who livedhis life to the fullest.”

Many local residents held aremembrance service at TwoRocks beach, last Thursdayafternoon.

A 20 year old, female tourist, waskilled when she was thrown froma racehorse at a Muchea propertylast week. It is believed her headhit a pole.

Jasmina Ylioja was due to returnto Finland the day after the tragicaccident.

Miss Ylioja loved horses and spentmuch of her nine months inWestern Australia as a stable-hand. She has been described asa bubbly, happy and gorgeous girl.

Tributes flowed for Miss Yliojafrom friends and colleagues asthe WA Jockeys Associationoffered condolences to her family.

Sign clean up needed

Often local businesses see theirstreet corner signs disappearovernight, only to find out thelocal council ranger hascollected all the unapprovedsigns.

Last week, a Yanchep residentalerted the Sun City News to the

number of out-of-date City ofWanneroo signs on vacant lots. One sign on Marmion Ave,dated back to 4 October 2011,while two others were mid andlate 2012.

Councils are usually reactive tocomplaints about signs - After

receiving a number ofcomplaints, they then organisea ‘raid’.

Our alert Yanchep residentthought the council should beequally as diligent about theirown signage.

Gingin students workplace readyGingin District High School has15 students participating in thisyear’s ‘Workplace Readiness’program - Students are assistingelectricians, mechanics, chefs,hairdressers and farmers.

The program gets students inYear 10, who select this course,to be work ready andexperience work specific skills.Students have to complete aminimum of 120 hours, log bookand pass various generic workplace skills.

Before students go out to workthey must complete a portfoliowith a resume, worksafecertificate and information abouttheir career of choice. Then theymust pass a formal interview

with a person of interest in thecommunity. This year the localbank manager, Stephen Fidge,and the school principal, KevinBrady, interviewed each of thestudents.

As a qualified Certificate IVassessment and trainer, GinaMartinovich, visits the studentsat their work sites throughoutthe term.

Since inception Gingin DHS hashad numerous students gain fulltime employment andapprenticeships through thisprogram. The school is verygrateful to local employers andparents who have supportedthis program.

Photos: Talitha Cronin andBrady Day enjoying theirworkplace learning experience.

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Last Tuesday morning, Ministerfor Broadband, Communicationsand the Digital Economy, SenatorStephen Conroy, announced thatPerth was now officially switchedover to digital-only free-to-air TV.

“At 9am today (Tuesday 16 April),over 722,000 households acrossPerth switched to digital-only free-to-air TV, as analog signals wereswitched off,” Senator Conroysaid.

“I would like to thank the localbroadcasters for their support andassistance and congratulatePerth on a very smooth transitionto digital-only free-to-air TV.”

“Perth is the ninth Australianregion to make the switch and thefirst region on the west coast. Itbrings the total number ofhouseholds across Australia that

have officially made the switch toover 3.7 million.

“All across Australia, people areembracing the benefits of digitalTV, with its 17 free-to-air channelsand better quality picture andsound.

“Converting to digital TV is easy.Call the Digital Ready InformationLine 1800 20 10 13 or visit theDigital Ready websitewww.digitalready.gov.au foradvice and information.

“The Government’s HouseholdAssistance Scheme and SatelliteSubsidy Scheme will remain openin Perth until 16 May 2013.

“These schemes provide practicalhelp to eligible households tomake the switch to digital TV. Tofind out if you are eligible for this

assistance please contact theDepartment of Human Serviceson 1800 55 64 43.

“Brisbane is next in line to makethe switch in May; followed byRemote and Regional WA inJune; Darwin in July; and Sydney,Melbourne and Remote andCentral Eastern Australia at theend of this year.”

The analog television signals toresidents of Lancelin andsurrounds was switched off in midJanuary.

The switchover to an all-digitalsignal to Lancelin, Nilgen andKarakin, was ahead of the Perthmetropolitan area switchover, thisweek.

Lancelin’s switchover happenedearly because, unlike most othertransmission sites, the local

television tower could notbroadcast both analog and digitalTV signals at the same time.

The move meant anyone whowas not already connected a set-top box to an existing analog TV,or use a digital TV, which has a

built-in digital tuner, will be unableto watch television.

The Sun City News would like tohear from readers about theirexperience of the digital switchover- Email your comments [email protected]

Muzzle shooters

The Muzzleloading National Championships wereheld at the Wanneroo Shooting Complex overEaster with over 25 different rifle and pistol events.

The standard of shooting was very high anddespite the competitive atmosphere and interstaterivalry all competitors enjoyed the local WAhospitality which culminated in a dinner at theWanneroo Tavern on Sunday night where finalresults and the prize presentations took place.

Photos - Above top: The official opening ceremony. Above bottom: Pistol shooting.

Ride 2 School

On Friday 22 March, 184 students from Two RocksPrimary School participated in the annual ‘Ride 2School ‘ day activities - Students were riding theirbikes, scooters, skateboards or walking to school.

Bike Force Joondalup donated an awesomemountain bike which was won by Year 3 student,Krystyn Elliss. Other prize winners included:Devonte Newberry (Yr3); Jemma Tapper (PP);Keala Crawley (Yr2); Cassie Huggins (Yr5); ChloeCullimore (Yr3/4); Linden Holmes (Yr3/4) andBradley Blake (Yr3/4). Each took home anassortment of helmets, drink bottles and stationaryaccessories.

Switchover is here

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Council NewsWANNEROOOn Tuesday 2 April, the City ofWanneroo council considered 24different reports in their 339 pageagenda - One confidential reportand two councillor’s motions onnotice were removed from theagenda.

Items of interest from the meetinginclude to refer back the LocalPlanning Policy for Tele-communications Infrastructure toa council forum for furtherdiscussion.

In another report the councilagreed to withdraw the additionalspectator fee for Swim School atWanneroo Aquamotion.

The reason given for thealternative recommendation wasthat the City already currentlyprovides many sporting facilitiesfor our children without charge.

Swimming lessons attract acharge and for a child to have twoadults to support their efforts tolearn to swim should be

encouraged, while also exposingthe other facilities withinAquamotion to more people.

Recent events has taught us thatwhen living in a City with such anextensive coastline, that learningto swim should be encouragedand supported.

The council endorse the ‘BrazierRoad Beach Access, Yanchep -Concept Plan’ noting that thesupporting structure will beconstructed from lightweightaluminium with fibre reinforcedrecycled plastic step treads.

A further report will be presentedto the council followingcompletion of public consultationand the Aboriginal Heritage Studyadvising of the outcome and toconfirm whether to advanceapplications in support of the‘Brazier Road Beach Access,Yanchep - Concept Plan’ forconsideration by the WesternAustralian Planning Commissionfor Development Approval and tothe Department of Environment

and Conservation for a ClearingPermit; and that $350,000 hasbeen listed in the draft 2013/2014budget for the project.

Mayor Tracey Roberts withdrewher motion on notice for a jointdelegation with the City ofJoondalup to raise the importanceof both cities at a state andfederal level with the Labor,Liberal and National parties - Thecost was estimated at around$5400 for each council.

Coastal Ward Cr Rudi Steffens,withdrew his motion on noticerequesting a waiver of fees for aproposed upcoming caravanconvention.

Council administration withdrew aconfidential Yanchep Active OpenSpace report.

In another confidential report thecouncil supported in principle thesale of Lot 12 (2) Fowey Loop,Mindarie, to Granview HoldingsPty Ltd, for an undisclosedamount.

GINGINAt last Tuesday’s Shire of Gingincouncil meeting, ten reports wereconsidered in the 163 pageagenda.

The chief executive officerpresented five reports - In the firstreport the council received theMinutes of the WangareeCommunity Centre WorkingParty; noted the assessmentmatrix for the Tender process tothis project; and appointed theCEO and Community Develop-ment Officer to be shire’s workingparty representatives on theassessment panel.

The construction cost isestimated at $1.12 million and itis anticipated that a fundingapplication to Lotterywest for the‘fit-out’ of the premises will berequired.

In the next report the councilagreed to release $6500 from theLancelin Community SportingClub Reserve Account topurchase tables and chairs.

In another report the councilsupported the replacement of theseptic system at the GinginCommunity Resource Centre withthe replacement cost, about$8000, being the resourcecentre’s responsible as part oftheir project management ofthese site.

The council considered twopetitions relating to the control ofStable (Biting) Fly within the shire.

The council agreed to advise thepetitioners that the shire isundertaking a stringent approachto market gardens and other ruralindustries; and that developmentapplications need to beconsidered on a case by casebase giving consideration to theamenity concerns and type ofapproval.

The next Shire of Gingin councilmeeting is scheduled for 3.00pmon Tuesday 21 May. Members ofthe public are welcome to attend.

Council NewsBITSn At the March Shire of Gingin council meeting,behind closed doors, the council agreed to the saleof Lot 188 Tamarisk Drive, Gabbadah, to recoveroutstanding rates amounting to nearly $17,500.

If any rates or service charge due to a localgovernment are unpaid for at least three years, thecouncil can take possession of the land andproceed to sell it.

n The Sun City News understands City ofWanneroo Cr Robert ‘Bob’ Smithson, has beenrequested by the Department of Mines andPetroleum, that his mining venture CosmicResources, at Irishtown, Donnybrook, requireclarification on a number of issues - IncludingEnvironmental impact and management, landclearing, water, flora, fauna and ecosystem,dieback management plan, weed managementplan, topsoil and soil profiles, etc, etc.

The letter to Mr Smithson’s Donnybrook addressgoes on for four pages and looks like a very largetask to address.

n Residents who live in the vicinity of the proposedAAA Egg Farm on Cowalla Road have graveconcerns about the Shire of Gingin’s Cr RobertKestel’s poultry interests and his lack ofdeclarations during council meetings.

Under the current WA Local Government Act, eachelected member and/or council officer isresponsible for their own declarations and it is verydifficult to bring them to task - Most complaints ofthis kind usually end being lodged with theDepartment of Local Government or the Corruptionand Crime Commission.

n While the West Australian State Governmentcontinues down the amalgamation process ofsmaller metro and sparse rural councils; inQueensland a number of the amalgamatedcouncils have had the residents and ratepayersoverwhelmingly vote to de-amalgamate - Guess atwhose expense all the amalgamating, then de-amalgamating is at?

n Most good residents and ratepayers take part invarious recycling programs that are usually initiatedby local councils - But, has anyone seen anyreports relating to the efficiencies of these recyclingprograms?

Recycling sounds simple, but when you scratch therubbish pile, it is very complex. Do the benefits ofrecycling outweigh the costs? Is recyclingeffective? Why won’t our councils, state and federalgovernment support a deposit system? Shouldplastic shopping bags be banned?

A multitude of questions that you rarely see anyanswers for, or any action to address - Why?

Simple rubbish and effective recycling is veryexpensive and not fashionable - Most people wouldprefer to hear about a new sporting stadium, andnot a world class recycling system.

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Drawing the winner

Sun City News cartoonist,Paul Dorin, is often askedwho the favourite politician hehas most fun drawing.

Paul found picking his topfive, very easy, but when itcame to his all time top ten, itwas a lot more interesting.

Here is Paul’s top ten: 1. John Howard - With nodoubt John Howard remainsPaul’s all time favouritepolitician to draw.

Paul said: “I could be blind

folded and have no problemsdrawing him. The famousbushy eyebrows that seemedto sit on top of his boldglasses, I love drawingcharacters with glasses.

2. Bob Hawke - Bob, isprobably the character withthe best and most distinctivefeatures even for a cartooncharacter.

3. Kevin Rudd - Kevin, is theperfect character to draw. Hehas a round shape head andglasses.

4. Julia Gillard. Paul said: “Ididn’t like drawing JuliaGillard at first. She hasbecome a favourite with herexaggerated nose l love tomanipulate the famous redhair. Adding a pair of glassesthese days.”

5. Paul Keating - Paul, theman full of insults always hadthe appearance of a tallfuneral director. The fiveo’clock shadow was more likea 24 hour shadow.

6. Tony Abbott - It’s not allabout the ears for Tony. Hehas a smirking satirical smilewith a great bottom lip thatstands out.

7. Bob Carr - From NSW toFederal politics, Paul hasalways loved drawing Bobwith his unique features. Thebest prominent features forBob, rather small eyes thatare close together with heavyglasses and he is all chin witha great bottom lip.

8. Peter Costello - The formerFederal Treasurer is adominant figure with a greatnoggin for drawing.

9. Andrew Peacock - Andrew,has a few importantprominent characteristicfeatures, great pouty lips andhas hooded eyelids. Lightgrey wavy hair style and afantastic suntan skin with anose that is curved upward.

10. Julie Bishop - Julie, has aslim shape head and bodyand great expressive eyes,pointy chin and her prominentfeature for Paul is her hair.

Win a set ofthese drawing

With permission from SunCity News cartoonist, PaulDorin, readers have anopportunity to win a set of hisgreat cartoon drawings.

In less than 25 wordsdescribe who is your favouritepolitician and why.

Post your entry to Sun CityNews Cartoons, PO Box 1,Two Rocks, 6037 or email [email protected]; entries must be receivedbefore 5.00pm, 30 April 2013.

Paul’s celebrity jeansPaul Dorin has beeninvolved with Jeans 4Genes Day for the past14 years - Every yearPaul steps up to thechallenge of paintingnational and internationalcelebrities jeans, which

are auctioned off to raisemuch needed money forthe Childrens’ MedicalResearch Institute.

Over this time he has hadthe privilege of painting avariety of celebrity’s jeans

including actors Kevin Klein,James Belushi, DavidHassellhoff, Robin Williams,Donny and Marie Osmond;sportsmen such as RickyPonting, Jeff Fenech, BradFittler and Steve Monagetti.

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Local Dining & EntertainmentLocal News snippetsWinnersAs a part of the Shire of Gingin’sStrategic Community Planconsultation process, they heldan online survey aimed at ouryouth requesting information onfuture needs and priorities.

As an enticement to participateprizes were offered, and allcompleted entries were put intoa hat and the three luckywinners were Elorah Gresele, 8winning an iPad mini; Jade Tai,15 won a $50 iTunes voucher;and William Parker, 11, won a$30 iTunes voucher.

New baby

Baby Summer Jade Otrembawas born at 1.06pm onThursday 6 April, weighing 7lb10oz. Photo with mum, Sarah,Adam and big sister Mia.

Birdlife seminarWant to learn more about localbird life? Register now for aBirdLife seminar - Be amazedas the experts from BirdLife

Western Australia teach youmore about local birds, theappeal of birding and learningbird calls. Participants will alsobe introduced to a range of localwetland species.

The Yanchep seminar will beheld at Yanchep CommunityCentre on Sunday 21 April, from9am to 3pm. The cost is $12 perperson. Light morning tea will beprovided but please bring yourown lunch. Bookings essential,call Rod Smith on 9447 3804.

Writing workshopsRenowned author, BarbaraYates Rothwell, will beconducting writing on the fourTuesday evenings in May forbeginners, more advancedworkshop throughout June.

The workshops will be held atCapricorn House, Yanchep. $10an evening. Pens, notebooksand questions welcomed.Bookings: Barbara (until 19April) 9561 1125, or Angie: 95615443.

Footballers wantedThe Yanchep District Juniorfootball club is looking for kids allages to play AFL. Excellentcoaches and team atmosphere.

Be part of an exciting club andgive your kids an opportunity toshine and be active in theircommunity. Fun is guaranteed.

Join before the end of April andyour child will receive a clubwinter jacket when you pay yourregistration at no extra charge.

Call Derek Best for moreinformation 0407 930 778.Female players also welcome.

Yanchep Pro-amThe Yanchep Golf Estate’s SunCity Pro Am returns to Sun CityCountry Club on Wednesday 15May, following the club’ssuccessful debut in the PGA Maycircuit in 2012.

Thirty of Australia’s topprofessional golfers, togetherwith 90 local golf enthusiasts, willdescend on Yanchep’s Sun CityCountry Club golf course as partof the prestigious PGA Pro Amcircuit.

Defending champion BenWharton is expected to be vyingfor the championship title and apool of $12,500 prize moneyalongside fierce competition fromprofessionally ranked players. Inaddition to a significant increasein prize pool, players will alsohave the chance to win $10,000by hitting a hole in one on twospecific holes.

The Yanchep Golf Estate Pro Amis an invitation-only event.

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Local Dining & EntertainmentDon’t forget Mother’s Day

Maybe you’re planning to go outto breakfast or lunch with yourmum on Mother’s Day, or buy herflowers. Whatever your plans are,you probably don’t know howMother’s Day came intoexistence.

The first Mother’s Daycelebrations occurred in ancientEgypt, Rome, and Greece. Inthose days, people didn’t honourtheir human mothers. Instead,they held festivals in honour ofgoddesses. For example, theGreeks used the occasion tocelebrate Rhea, the mother ofmany other Greek gods.

In the seventeenth centuryEngland, Mothering Sunday wascelebrated each year on the

fourth Sunday of Lent. Christianshonoured the church in whichthey were baptized, known astheir Mother Church. MotheringSunday soon began to honourhuman mothers, too. Britishservants and employees whoworked far from home receivedtime off to visit their mums andshare a family meal.

In 1908, Anna M. Jarviscampaigned for an officialMother’s Day in memory of her

own mother, an activist and socialworker who hoped that thecontributions of mothers wouldsomeday be recognised.

Anna Jarvis was determined tomake her mother’s wish cometrue. She petitioned the churchher mother had attended and on10 May 1908, the first officialMother’s Day celebration tookplace at a church service in WestVirginia.

Jarvis gave carnations, hermother’s favourite flower, to eachmother at the service.

In 1914, her dream came truewhen US President, WoodrowWilson, declared the secondSunday in May as Mother’s Day.Mother’s Day is only a couple ofweeks away, so children shouldbe starting to gather togetherideas to make this Mother’s Day aspecial one for their mum.

Can you sing?The Free Spirit Choir is lookingto grow their numbers - Youdon’t have to be an opera singeror a pop star to join.

If you can hold a tune, thegroup’s director/conductorDeidre Fleming will do the rest.

The group is looking to expandtheir membership, especiallywith a few more male voices tosupport the ladies.

The group meets every Mondayat Capricorn House at thecorner of Two Rocks Road andLindsay Beach Road at 7.00pm.

If you would like moreinformation about the choir or ifyou would like the group toperform at your next function,

call Dierdre on 0400 660 337 orPaul on 0417 914 187 or Ray on0405 500 859.

IMCC launch new programA newly developed Australianeducation initiative that iscapturing the imagination ofeducators from around theworld has been launched atIrene McCormack CatholicCollege.

This educational year-longprogram, known as The RiteJourney, has been implementedfor all Year 9 students at theCollege which is one of only ahandful of schools to beproviding this exciting initiativeto students.

Each child is assigned a samesex mentor from within theschool, and one outside, toassist students in navigating themany life issues and pressureswhich confront 14/15 year olds.

The program aims to developself-aware, engaged, responsibleand resilient young adults.

The efforts of family and friendswho influenced each person’schildhood was acknowledgedand a commitment was made toguide each child into youngadulthood.

Nominations open for awardsThe WA State Government hasannounced nominations areopen for the biennial WesternAustralian Coastal Awards forExcellence.

The awards are hosted by theDepartment of Planning andWestern Australian PlanningCommission, and celebrate theachievement of individuals,community groups, schools,

businesses, governments andnon-government organisationswho work to protect andmanage the State’s coastal andmarine environment.

Planning Minister John Day saidthe awards were testament to theefforts of hardworking WestAustralians who were passionateabout the State’s coastal andmarine environments.

The award categories are:individual contribution; communitygroup effort; coastal heritagepreservation; coastal environmentalinitiative; coastal development/design; and coastal/marineresearch or education.

Entries close 5pm, Friday 3May, with the awards ceremonyon Thursday 1 August atEsperance.

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Health, Beauty & WellbeingToday’s women Today’s women

Book Review

Ryders RidgeWill escaping to Ryders Ridgehelp Dr Daniella Bell forget herpast, or force her to confront ithead on?

Shaken after a tragic incident inthe city hospital where sheworked, Daniella figures that thesmall north-west Queenslandcattle town of Ryders Ridge is justthe place to hide. Caring anddedicated, she quickly wins thetrust of her patients, and the

attention of handsome stationheir, Mark Walker. As theirrelationship grows, Daniellabegins to think she could make anew life for herself in Ryders. Butcountry towns have their ownproblems. Under the big outbacksky, Daniella discovers that thelocal rumour mill can threatenboth friendships and careers, andthat like the city, Ryders Ridgealso has secrets. Mark, too, is acomplication - as good as theyare together, how can a doctormaintain a practice and live on acattle station?

Just as Daniella considersrunning away for a second time,a terrible accident forces her toface the secret she left behind inBrisbane, and risk losing Markforever.

The Striker

It is 1902, and a bright,inexperienced young man namedIsaac Bell, only two years out ofhis apprenticeship at the VanDorn Detective Agency, has anurgent message for his boss.Hired to hunt for radical unionistsaboteurs in the coal mines, he iswitness to a terrible accident. And

it begins to become clear that thetrouble doesn't stop with the menhe's looking for. Much biggerstakes are in play.

Little does he know just how big?Given exactly one week to provehis case, Bell quickly finds himselfpitted against two of the mostruthless opponents he has everknown, men of staggeringambition and cold-bloodedness . .. who are not about to let somewet-behind-the-ears detectivestand in their way.

In The Striker we meet Isaac Bellearly in his career in an adventurethat would show him just howdangerous and exciting hischosen profession would turn outto be.

The Tower

A cyber-attack on NASA′s deepspace search for the origins of theuniverse destroys the programand delivers a grave warning:‘MANKIND MUST LOOK NOFURTHER’.

Rookie FBI Agent Joseph Shepherdhas the unique skills needed toinvestigate the breach. But he′s alsohiding a secret of his own.

Former New York crime reporterLiv Adamsen′s life has led herfrom the Turkish city of Ruin to anabandoned oil field in the SyrianDesert. An oasis grows aroundher new home but the desert is ahostile place, and danger drawsever closer.

Charity worker Gabriel Mannabandoned Liv to protect her fromthe disease that is killing him. Butthis terrible plague, born in Ruin′sancient Citadel, has alreadystarted to spread.

Across the globe, strange weatherphenomena and mass migrationsare a sign that some great event isupon us. Revelation is coming: butwill it be a new beginning or theEnd of Days?

Self publishingOver the past six months, the SunCity News has been asked toreview a number of books, thatlocal ‘wannabe’ writers havewritten and gone onto the internetfor publishing.

Many online publishers do notassess a book for popularity,good writing or grammar, and lastof all book layout and print quality.

Several of these publishers printmany books at quite low quality,low resi productions while lockingup the copyright of the bookspublished - Sadly many writersare disappointed with the endproduct, a small batch of lowquality books produced might ormight not match the writer’sexpectations.

If anyone is going to consideronline book publishing, be wary,know what you are signing away,Remember you get nothing fornothing, and that can bedisappointing for many writers.

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

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Putting your best foot forwardEvery day we have a setroutine. The alarm goes off, weget out of bed, we shower,some of us shave or put onmakeup, we get dressed andthen we have breakfast.

One thing we take for grantedis that our feet are going tocarry us through our busy dayand into the night.

But do we take care of our feet?

No!

Take a good look at your feet;there they are right on the endof your legs. How do they look?Are they sore and tired? Wellno wonder, you should belooking after them more.

There are 26 bones in yourfeet. Your big toe has twobones (phalanges), and each ofyour other toes has three. Themiddle part of your foot has fivebones called the metatarsals.

The subject of feet can be alittle on the nose for some, butfollowing a few of thesepointers will have your feetsmelling like roses.

n It is important to always weargood fitting shoes. You don’twant to be squeezing your toesand feet into shoes that willmake you grimace in pain halfan hour after putting them on.

n It is always a good idea towash and dry your feet wellafter having a shower. This willstop any fungal growth fromhappening between your toes.It is especially important forpeople with diabetes to lookafter their feet as any cuts, orbroken skin may lead to othernastier things like ulcers.

n If you have a favourite pair ofshoes you wear most days,make sure you give them agood airing overnight, and keepthem clean.

n If you can get away with it,don’t wear shoes around thehouse, give your feet time tobreathe and spread out.

n Always make sure yourtoenails are kept to a goodlength and trim them regularly.This will make sure that thingslike ingrown toenails have achance to make your life amisery. And check your feet for

things such as mysteriousbumps, cuts or blisters. Any ofthese things need to be treatedas soon as possible.

Feet facts:n A toenail takes about sixmonths to grow from base to tip.

n A fly tastes with his feet.n The feet account for onequarter of all the human body’sbones

n A father emperor penguinprotects his eggs for as long as60 days by keeping them on hisfeet, covered with a featheredflap.

n At one time in China it wasthought beautiful for women tohave small feet, so the feet of ababy girl were bound up so thatthe toes would not grownormally. The women had smallfeet, but could not walk verywell.

n A millipede doesn’t have athousand feet, although that’swhat its name means.

So as you see, looking afteryour feet can save you havingproblems with your ankles,knees and back later on in life.

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Locals helping great causes - Can you help?

Many locals often ‘go that extramile’ to help fundraise for aspecial cause - Currently in ourdistrict, there are three wonderfullocals going that extra mile.

Lynne Conway of Sovereign Hill,Gabbadah has committed to‘Conquering Cancer byparticipating in the Sunsuper Rideto Conquer Cancer benefiting theWestern Australian Institute ofMedical Research (WAIMR).

She will join thousands of othermen and women in a history-making ride on 19 and 20October - Lynne will take part in a200km two-day ride throughoutWestern Australia’s sceniccountryside with a night ofcamping. Riders will supportbreakthrough research and thediscovery of new cancertherapies at WAIMR.

One in two Australians will bediagnosed with cancer in theirlifetime. Lynne is rallying for thecause because her brother hasjust been diagnosed with liver andlung cancer, her dad has hadmalignant melanoma removed,

and her uncle has prostate andbone cancer.

She also lost her mother-in-lawafter a very long fight against thisdisease. She was only 47.

Lynne has set a personalfundraising goal of $2500 - Tohelp her reach this goal, visitconquercancer.org.au to make adonation online, or call 1300 99RIDE. Lynne’s participant IDnumber is 971294-0.

This is the second annual Ride toConquer Cancer event inWestern Australia - The Ridealready has a record of successin Australia. Last year in Perthover 1,200 participants raised$4.6 million.

Clare’s off to NepalClare Sharp, is off to Nepal in lateAugust to work in a childrens’home/orphanage.

If you would like to make a cashdonation, toothpaste, soft tooth-brushes, etc, contact Clare [email protected].

Derek to climbmountain

In late July, Yanchep DistrictJunior Football Club president,Derek Best, will be attempting toclimb Gran Paradiso, the highestpeak in the Italian Alps which isover 4000 metres above sealevel.

Each year, Derek takes on achallenge that will help him grow

as an individual, but mostimportantly that will contribute tohis community and improve thequality of life for those in need orfor those in search of a betterfuture.

With Derek’s genuine fear forheights this will take him out of hiscomfort zone, to say the least.

This event is a Telethon eventwww.theadventurers.com.au/content/our_adventurers/derek_best/213 and the money raised goestowards funding research for thewar against cancer in kids.

Derek is hoping to raise $20,000this year. If you would like tomake a donation got towww.theadventurers.com.au.

As Lynne, Clare and Derekembark on their cause, the SunCity News will keep readersupdated over the journey.

Local holiday programs How to submit articlesto the Sun City News

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n Aim for a 300 word story in plain text.n If you are a business seeking an ‘Advertorial’ or‘Special Feature’, please enquire about the costfirst.

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nAll material MUST be received at least one weekprior to the publication date.

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Submissions received after the deadline, are notlikely to appear. If you have any enquiries, feel freeto contact the Sun City News on 9561 2500 duringoffice hours.

Yanchep National Park willbe running their popularNearer to Nature programduring the April schoolholidays, encouragingchildren to explore anddiscover the great outdoors.

The program offers a widerange of activities at the parkfor children aged between 4to 14 years that are designedto enhance enjoyment, know-ledge and interest in thenatural environment.

Yanchep National Park visitorservices manager, JuliaCoggins, said two newactivities had been added tothe program this year -‘Snugglegum and Cuddlenut’,and `Aliens in the Bush’.

“Aliens in the Bush isdesigned for 7-12 year oldsand involves a bushwalkalong a feral trail. Participantslearn about the threats tobushland as the competitiveworld of native versus non-native species,” she said.

“They also discover whathappens when we get an

`intruder’ in the bush, how werecognise something that isnot native to an area, howthey got there and what arethe consequences of thembeing there.

“Snugglegum and Cuddlenutis an activity designedespecially for the little oneswhere children aged between4 to 7 years are invited on ajourney of discovery into theworld of Snugglegum andCuddlenut.

“They will listen to storiesabout early Australian bushcraft, take a bush walk, thenget crafty and make their owngumnut baby and seed bagto take home.

“The ever popular AdventureCaving activities for 8-14years have been designed tokeep the more adventurousentertained.”

Bookings are essential andthese activities fill up fast, callNearer to Nature on 9292244 to secure your child’sadventure in nature.

Yanchep National Park’s‘Pop-Up Explore Centre’activities for kids have beenpopular that they are runningagain for the April/May schoolholidays - To join in the fun,visit the Wangi Mia kioskMonday to Friday from 11amto 2pm.

Pick up a Discovery Pack,available for a refundabledeposit - The pack provides allthe essentials to play and learnindependently, includingbinoculars, a compass andother goodies to completethe ‘mission sheets’.

Use the Discovery Pack tohave fun and discover a littlemore about YanchepNational Park's history, andthe plants and animals thatlive there.

You can also collect someactivity sheets and colouredpencils and enter our coolcolouring-in competition.

Discovery Packs areavailable from the McNessHouse Visitor Centrebetween 9.15am and 4.30pmdaily.

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Growing up too fast: earlypuberty and mental illness

HEALTH MATTERS

Puberty has long beenrecognised as a transition point inwhich many emotional andbehavioural problems emerge.These include depression andanxiety, substance use andabuse, self-harm and eatingdisorders.

We previously thought thatchildren who entered pubertyearlier than their peers were atgreater risk of these problemsbecause they were less equippedto cope with the transition. Thismay be part of the story.

But we’re increasingly realisingthat social and emotionaldisadvantages and stresses inchildhood may trigger earlypuberty. This possibility wasexplored in a study publishedtoday in the Journal of AdolescentHealth, which found children whogo through puberty early showedsigns of poorer mental health inearly childhood.

We studied a cohort of 3,491children and families from theLongitudinal Study of AustralianChildren. Parents reportedbehavioural difficulties andemotional, social and schoolfunctioning in four surveysbetween ages four and 11.Around 16 per cent of girls and sixper cent of boys had begunpuberty by age eight to nine.

We found that boys with an earlieronset of puberty had greaterbehavioural difficulties and pooreremotional and social adjustment.These difficulties began as earlyas four to five years of age andcontinued to early adolescence.

Girls whoreached pubertyearly also hadmore difficultiesin emotional ands o c i a ladjustment fromearly childhood.But these girlsdid not have thei n c r e a s e db e h a v i o u r a lproblems foundin boys.

When doespubertystart?Puberty is thestage ofdevelopment inwhich a child’s body matures toenable reproduction. Thisincludes the development ofbreast tissue and the first periodin girls, and maturation of thetestes in boys. The hormonalchanges that lead to sexualmaturation during puberty areaccompanied by major physicalgrowth and maturation of thebrain.

Puberty typically begins in latechildhood. On average, girlsbegin puberty at ages ten to 11;boys start at 11 to 12. But thetiming of puberty varies by four tofive years among healthychildren. This reflects the effectsof nutrition, psychological statusand socioeconomic conditions.Studies also suggest that genesplay a role.

The age of first menstruation hasdropped significantly since the1840s, when the average age in

Western European girls wasaround 16. Since the 1960s thistrend has ceased in mostdeveloped countries and theaverage age is now 12 to 13.

Within countries, differences inpubertal age may be foundaccording to socioeconomicstatus and racial origin. Data fromthe United States, for example,found that black American girlsbegin puberty earlier than whiteor Mexican-American girls.

Emotional andbehavioural problems

We know that adversity in life –such as stressful familycircumstances or a lack of careand warmth – can affect the rateand course of a child’sdevelopment. Early psychosocialstress can be a cue forenvironmental risk and triggerearlier reproductive development.From this perspective, emotional

and behaviouralproblems wouldbe expected tooccur evenbefore earlypuberty isevident.

Puberty is a timeof increasingstresses andchallenges, aschildren adapt totheir changingsocial roles. Forthis reason,mental healthissues often firstemerge inado lescence .Y o u n g e rchildren and

those with fewer social andemotional resources may find thisphase more difficult, whichincreases their risk of subsequentmental health difficulties.

These changes interplay withprenatal factors. We know, forinstance, that children who had alow birth weight are more likely tohave early puberty.

Social determinants and health-related behaviours are also highlyinfluential. The families, peersand communities children growup with can provide ‘socialscaffolds’ for their mental health.Equally, negative influences inchildren’s environments can berisk factors for mental healthdifficulties in adolescence.

Our research supports a “lifecourse” hypothesis. Thissuggests that differences inpubertal timing and childhood

adjustment may, in part, resultfrom adversity early in life. Inother words, early puberty maybe part of an acceleratedtransition to adult developmentwhich begins early in life. This, inturn, heightens the risks foremotional and behaviouralproblems.

Reducing the riskThe early life factors that may beinfluencing children’s develop-ment and leading to early pubertyare not yet fully understood.Finding out what lies behind earlypuberty may help us tounderstand the origins ofemotional and behaviouralproblems of children andadolescents.

We hope to find preventive waysto avoid some of the mentalhealth difficulties which canemerge in adolescence.Promoting healthy environmentsand behaviours from early inchildhood may help childrendevelop social and emotionalresources. Whether theseresources will then protectchildren’s mental health duringpuberty is an important question.

We need to be aware of the socialand emotional stresses duringpuberty, particularly for childrenwho reach puberty earlier thantheir peers. It is crucial that thereare positive frameworks in placeto support these children at thisphase of their lives. These mayinclude supportive families, peersand communities, as welleducation, counselling and healthservices.

Children who go through puberty early have poorer mental health thantheir peers. But it’s not a simple case of cause and effect.

Authors: Fiona Mensah, NHMRC Postdoctoral ResearchFellow at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute; andGeorge Patton, Population Health Studies of Adolescentsat Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. The Conversation.

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PROPERTY GUIDE

Your Coastal DreamThis amazing Two Rocks home is full ofstunning quality and attention to detail, thisVentura built residence has been cleverlydesigned to maximise breathtaking oceanviews while appealing to everyone's needswith all of today's modern comforts.

Features of this magnificent property include:

n Four huge bedrooms with built-in robesn Quality fitted bathrooms, ensuite with hisand her vanities

n Well-appointed deluxe chef's kitchen withloads of cupboard and bench space

n Separate home theatre roomn Fantastic upstairs entertaining/living arean Top of the range reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning throughout

n Large tranquil alfresco area overlooking thestunning Aqua Technics solar heated pool

Situated on a 613 square metre block andlocated on a stretch of exquisite naturalcoastline, this home offers a lifestyleopportunity that you and your family havealways dreamed of.

Call Trevor Parry from Martin Dickhart RealEstate on 0417 001 344 to inspect thismagnificent property.

Location: 57 Fawkner Road, Two Rocks.

Asking price: $699,000 - $749,000.

Agent: Martin Dickhart Real Estate

Enterprise Avenue, Two Rocks.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

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SPORTS RESULTSGOLF Guilderton Sat 30 March - S/ford: PFlavell 23, B Johnson 20.NTP: P Webster 12th, PFennel 13th. Best 2nd shot: PFlavell 10th. Longest putt: RPrince 16th.Wed 3 April - S/ford: JHardeman 21, D Roxburghocb P Rouse 19, R A Prince& R Wheeler 18. NTP: PRouse 3rd, P Flavell 4th, RWheeler 8th. Best 3rd shot: PRouse 1st. Longest putt: DRoxburgh 6th.

Sat 6 April - S/ford: P Rouse40, B Wegner 39, B Carter38, G Robson 37, B Johnson36. NTP: P Rouse 3rd, PHoffstee 13th, P Flavell 17th.Longest drive: P Hoffstee2nd. Best 3rd shot: P Flavell15th. Longest putt: BHardeman 1st, R A Prince9th, B Johnson 15th.Wed 10 April - S/ford: RPrince ocb J Hardeman 20, JBresland 17. NTP: BHardeman 12th, R Prince13th, G Susac 17th. Best 2ndshot: J Bresland 15th.Longest putt: R Prince 18th.

SCCC LadiesTues 2 April - Stroke: DMcNarey 71, S Comber 73, MWetherly ocb M Crow 74.Best gross: M Wetherly 84.

Yanchep Golf ClubSat 6 April - S/ford Men: RLindsay 40, J Brydon 38, KAttwood 38. Ladies: S Rowles 38,E Callanan 35, R Warrilow 33.

Yanchep Darts26 March - Kruisers 6. defCoasters 5. Highest Peg: C.Rowe 50. Highest Score: L.Twyford 125. Neptunes 8. def

Saints 3. Highest Peg: J.Giltrap 52. Highest Score: R.Corns and M. Sorenson 100.2 April - Saints 6. defKruizers 5. Highest Peg: D.Foskett 30. Highest Score: L.Johnson, N. Delle-Gracie andJ. Haggerty 100. Coasters 6.def Neptunes 5. Highest peg:L. Twyford 64. Highest Score:L. Twyford 135.

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Across: 1 Slacks 7 South Africa 14Spiro 15 Piano 16 Oslo 17 Passive18 Underpass 20 Acton 21 Alter 24Ninth 25 Been 26 Preface 28 Rain31 Snore 32 Lid 34 Burnt 35Tweeds 39 Don 40 Tenor 42 Moth43 Harrier 45 Bridges 47 Nee 48Rover 49 Era 50 Impel 52 Pleased53 Stand 55 Attempt 56 Johnson57 African 60 Basic 61 Blainey 63Canon 65 Not 66 Guile 67 She 69McMahon 72 Sainted 75 Hind 77Easel 78 Tom 80 Nature 81 Onset82 Daw 83 Tulip 85 Waif 87Satanic 88 Fowl 90 Grind 94 Music95 Mario 96 Nostalgia 97 Courier98 Slim 99 Leech 100 Scale 101Mantelpiece 102 Upheld.

Down: 1 Space 2 Listener 3 Arson4 Coin 5 Spears 6 Fast food 7Source 8 Undo 9 Horn 10 Aspic 11Flan 12 Rostrum 13 Absinthe 14Spa bath 19 Sharon 22 Lend 23Earn 27 Hindi 29 Interpreter 30Adios 32 Lei 33 Dogma 36 Wall ofChina 37 Erratic 38 Severance 40Transit 41 Reptilian 44 Red 45Branson 46 Set 49 Ethanol 51Lenient 53 Sob 54 Doc 58 Cam 59Nomad 61 Bus 62 Alias 64 Nasal67 Showroom 68 Ensign 70 Hew71 Molasses 73 Tutorial 74 Deplore76 Defrost 78 Tutu 79 Mini 83Tamale 84 Picchu 86 Until 88Farce 89 Wield 91 Isle 92 Damp 93Ogle 95 Mush.

Crossword Answers

Crossword & DiaryThursday 18 AprilCWA Yanchep and District “French Friendship Day’at Phil Renkin Centre, 9.30am start. $15.00ppincludes morning tea and lunch. Bookings essential,phone Bev on 9561 5508, or Gladys on 9561 6184.

Friday 19 AprilThe Neergabby Community Association Inc. will beholding its AGM at the Neergabby grounds. A freesausage sizzle will commence at 6.00 pm. Meetingwill commence at 7.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries:9575 7592.

Sunday 21 AprilAtlantis Rises at Wanneroo Regional Museum,1.00pm, to 4.00pm. Gold coin entry.

Wednesday 24 AprilYanchep Colour Dieters meeting for Lunch at SizzlerInnaloo, 1.00pm. Bus 490 leaving Two Rocks11.19am. Enquiries: 9561 2512.

Thursday 25 AprilANZAC Day - Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast atYanchep Sports Club, 5.45am start.

Thursday 25 AprilANZAC Day March, Service and Gunfire Breakfastat Granville Park Gingin, starting at 6.15am.

Thursday 25 April ANZAC Day Parade and Service at YanchepNational Park, starts at 11.30am.

Sunday 28th April Open Day at the Historical Gingin Railway Station bythe Lions Club of Gingin-Chittering. 10.00am to4.00pm. Free Admission. Exhibitions including Art &Crafts, Quilts, produce etc.

Sunday 5 MayArt, Craft & Garden Market at Old Nursery Park,Yanchep. 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Thursday 9 MayYanchep and Districts Country Women’s Associationmonthly meeting in the Phil Renkin Centre, TwoRocks, starting at 9.30am. After the meeting there willbe a morning tea fundraiser for cancer. Donations willgo to the Yanchep Assisted Cancer Travels Inc - Allwelcome.

Sunday 12 May - Mother’s Day

Get your activity or meeting listedTo promote your club, group or organisations, next

meeting or activity - Email your information [email protected]

COMMUNITY DIARY

Writing workshopsRenowned author, Barbara

Yates Rothwell, will beconducting writing on the fourTuesday evenings in May for

beginners.

More advanced workshopthroughout June.

The workshops will be held at Capricorn House,Yanchep. $10 an evening. Pens, notebooks and

questions welcomed.

Bookings: Barbara (until 19 April) 95611125, or Angie: 9561 5443.

Yanchep Two Rocks Craft Group

BIGGEST Morning TeaTuesday 7 May

Phil Renkin Centre, Two Rocks

9.00am - 12 noon

Gold coin donation or more to Cancer Council WA

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HERE?

Call the Sun City Newson 9561 2500 for details

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Auto Repairs

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Call 0433 001 693www.fixmyridewa.com.au

Vehicle Repairs

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Batteries

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Service and safety check from only $99Aircon regas and repairs from $130

Bins

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DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUEThe next issue of the Sun City News will be

published on Thursday 2 May, 2013.

All ad material, classifieds, Community Noticesand articles must be required by

12noon, Saturday 27 April, 2013.

PRIVACY POLICYThe Sun City News collects your personalinformation to assist us in providing the goods andservices you have requested and to improve yourproducts and services. We at Sun City PublishingPty Ltd and all related companies may be in touchwith you to let you know about goods, services orpromotions that may be of interest to you. Pleaselet us know if you object to this and if you wouldprefer not to be contacted with special offers or inrelation to our other goods and services. You cando this by contacting the newspaper by any of thefollowing methods:Email: [email protected]: 08 9561 2500Facsimile: 08 9561 5691Mail: Po Box 1, Two Rocks 6037.You can gain access to your personal informationby contacting the Administration Officer.

EMPLOYMENT

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Welding

Steel & Alloy - FabricationsTrailer & Dinghy Repairs

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Sun City News ClassifiedsPUBLIC NOTICE

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Part time morning cleanerrequired with operatingmachines for Yanchep,Shopping Centre. ContactBill 0401 757 987.-----------------------------------

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