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I t’s a long time since I wrote an article on the census results. However the next census is due to be taken

this year in August. I regularly attend the LCCA (Lower Coastal Community Association) meetings and represent the Moore River News Readership. That’s you! I was following up a few issues and had to get statistics for our area, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is the only source. Of course the data on it is flawed as not everyone fills out their census. HOWEVER I might have a few surprises for you! These are taken from the 2006 data. Children outnumber seniors (over 65) in both Woodridge and Gabbadah (Sovereign Hill and Redfield Park combined). Most residents were born in Australia. We only have 3 people aged over 85 and there are 273 children aged 0—19. In both areas the largest age group is between 55 and 64. Total number of residents in Gabbadah and Woodridge? 1086. If we add the permanent residents of Guilderton and Seabird and a few from Neergabby we have enough to need a Doctor. Also have you been having trouble with TV reception around 6pm? It seems it is widespread. The thought now is that if you have a booster fitted to your areal it could be boosting the interference– whatever it is! We have struggled to find an answer but recently got a digital areal fitted without a booster and all is well again. Can’t promise it will fix your problem but if it is driving you crazy then call in an expert.

The Lower Coastal Community Association met in late January to discuss: Indian Ocean Drive, Stable fly, TV reception, Health and Education and local events. As no one has come forward from our 5 communities to represent us with the drive to get a local school the matter is on hold. The LCCA got as far as a meeting with the education minister Elizabeth Constable, it now seems we need to lobby senators and none of the current people attending LCCA meetings have the time. We are now asking for someone to step forward to keep track on what is happing locally and in the health industry and how our area is affected by changes. We now have a Community Nurse who lives locally so maybe she can help us get more services. She currently runs a clinic in Woodridge Hall for babies. You do not need to be a member of a local association you just have to be passionate about getting better health care in this area. The time you spend, and when, will be up to you, all we ask is that you report back to the LCCA four times a year at the meetings. All interested local residents are welcome to attend

LCCA meetings, next date is April 30th 10.30am in Neergabby Grounds.

Julie Polette our secretary sends out emails throughout the year when we get a letter from a government source or have updates on our current problems. She also sends out advertising for all local events. The next big one is Race Day at Seabird.

STABLE FLIES, the Shire has done a great job after being lobbied often by diligent locals. HOWEVER it is now your turn, if you or your pets are

being bitten do not Complain to your neighbour– get on the phone to the Shire 9575 2211 and politely register your address as having problems. Main Roads are currently after being contacted by the LCCA and other associations, preparing a study of Indian Ocean Drive, one black spot appears to be Caraban Road.

Guilderton are having a clean up Australia Day when the rest of Australia are cleaning up. However we have decided to choose a day in our early winter, probably May, the Shire will give us full back up with bags and pick up. So look out for more announcements.

Anne Stroud for Moore River News Readership

SEABIRD ANNUAL RACE DAY Sat 5th March Seabird Oval/Hall

Seabird Cup - Real horses races from 4.30pm – 3 races Followed by "A Day at the Races" in the hall – betting on pre recorded races! Nibbles and hot beef roll included in ticket price $12 No BYO alcohol, bar facilities available. Best hat competition Spot prizes and door prize

Call Claire 0402 843 468 to organise your tickets.

Woodridge Swap Meet

Sunday 3rd April 8 am

Book your Bay with Phyl 9577 1574.

Or turn up on the day

Come along and browse the stalls

All Welcome There will be hot

full Breakfast available

All profits for the breakfast will go to the Moore River News to help support

this great local newsletter. Now is your chance to donate.

Moore River News Page 3 March 2011

Moore River

Netball Club Would you like to join our wonderful social club.

Ages 7 to 15 years mixed and 16 years & over, Ladies, please call ASAP before team nominations close For more info phone

Jackie Morris Club President 9577 2808 after 7pm

Flood and Fire

Various groups in the Woodridge community have raised funds independently for the recent floods & fire victims in Carnarvon and the Lake Clifton area respectively: $767.80 was collected at the Woodridge Australia Day breakfast by the WCA. $305 was raised at the Tuesday Darts Meet and Greet donated $100 from their funds. $860 was raised at The Australia Day Breakfast in Yanchep by the Crafty Patch

Thank you to all the wonderful people who donated and/or gave of their time to coordinate these fundraising events.

Clean Up Australia - Sunday 6 March 2011.

Guilderton Community Association will again be participating. This will be a very informal day with hopefully local people cleaning either their own street or the park areas. Clean Up bags will be available from the Library on the Saturday morning and from the Guilderton Caravan Park and Guilderton Visitors Centre both Saturday 5 March and Sunday 6. A team will work the main road back to Indian Ocean Drive and 1st Beldon Scouts will cover east of Moore River Drive from the corner to the south side or boardwalk area. We can always take more volunteers so if you can help, please register at any of the locations where bags are available. If you just cleared up any rubbish in front of your

own property wherever you live on this day it would help.

MOORE RIVER WEIGHT WATCHERS

Sovereign House Sovereign Hill

WEDNESDAYS AT 9.30AM FOR 10.00AM START

WOMEN AND MEN WELCOME

ANNUAL FEE $5.00 WEEKLY FEE $2.00

COME ALONG, join in the fun and lose weight at the same time

Phone SUE on 9577 1763 for more information.

Affiliated with Weight Watchers Federation WA (Inc.)

GUILDERTON

BOWLING

CLUB

Be Active -

Community Bowls is a great way to have a go at Lawn Bowls in a relaxed social way.

Have Fun. Make New Friends. You can join in the fun as an individual or as a team of four (preferred). The cost of playing is very reasonable

$5.00 per player. The club will look after you

if you have not bowled before. The club provides all the equipment you need,

including the bowls. All you need to bring is flat soled shoes, or you can bowl in bare-foot.

Weekly organised Social Bowls are on Thursdays commencing at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.

For further information on other bowls events. Call Joe Macri on 9577 2510

or Norm Schmiedte 9577 1051

Red Robin Playgroup Woodridge Hall

Wednesday 10am—12 noon

According to the figures we have 29 children under 5 in Woodridge.

It would be lovely to see them all playing together,

while Mum and or Dad swap stories!

DO COME ALONG

Moore River News Page 4 March 2011

St John’s Ambulance

Woodridge base had 9 call outs in January plus 2 ANR (ambulance not required) Lancelin base had 16 plus 2 ANR, plus 3 stand by at

Windsurf race. Ocean Farm base had 2, plus 1 to Woodridge when Woodridge were already out on a call.

To make sure your family has ambulance cover phone Jan on 0419 551 491,

or write to PO Box 80 Lancelin 6044

$24,000 Fine or One Year Imprisonment

Due to the recent fires south of Perth and the recent harvest bans placed on our shire there is a need to explain the meanings of these bans. A total fire ban means just that, no fires, but a lot of you don’t know that a harvest ban at the same time means that no machinery is to be used in a outdoor area that can start a fire, this means grinders, welders, vehicles in paddocks, motor bikes, quad bikes and slashes -in other words any thing that can cause a spark or fall onto the ground with a hot exhaust. The police officer that started the fire south of Perth by using a grinder on a full fire ban day can be charged and given a $24 000 fine and a years jail. This could happen to anyone that ignores these bans, not knowing is no defence once a fire ban is in place. These bans are put in place to protect you and your neighbours on extreme fire danger days, we live in a high fire risk area, it is your responsibility to know if these bans are in place. Go to www.fesa.wa.gov.au on the main page at the top right hand corner is a special button dedicated to Total Fire Bans. This has information on what bans are in place and where. It also has information on what a total fire ban is etc. You can ring the Shire 9575 2211 during the week or check with your local FCO to know if a harvest ban is in place in your area. However using common sense is a good way to go. If it is HOT and WINDY assume a ban is in place. This type of weather will result in extreme fire behavior like the recent fires south of Perth and the Frogmoore estate fire a few years ago. These fires are extreme, hard to control and are very very fast, we don’t want to see them in our area. In the

last few weeks FCO’s and rangers have had to enforce these bans, we are not out to spoil your day or give you a fine. We just want to keep you and your family and the community safe this summer so please use common sense when these bans are in place. Don’t forget any smoke or fires seen please ring 000 as fast as possible not your local brigade. Give precise directions if you can. Don’t think some one else has already rang as they might not have. Another piece of information you might want to know. If on a mobile phone with no provider such as vodaphone in our area if you call 112 on your phone you will be put through any network available to 000 put it in your phone you may need it one day.

Bill Marshall FCO Guilderton

O n the 13th February we had an arsonist

who travelled along the Brand Hwy, lit a fire where the Lennard Brook crosses the Brand Hwy, just north of the Cockram Rd turnoff. They then drove along Gingin Brook Rd and lit 2 fires about 300 metres apart, near Murray Rd. From there they travelled along Military Rd and we’re not sure if they lit 2 or 1 because Military Rd and Breakwater Drive were both mentioned. There was another 4 fires started in the Two Rocks Quinn Carramar area and were also put out very quickly, two on the same road. The police tried to catch up with the arsonists but I’m sure they would have been back in Perth by then. At each fire, they had walked off into the bush to light up so nobody would be able to see them. We want everyone to watch out for this sort of behaviour, get the registration No. of the vehicle and ring 000 to report it to police. Each fire was put out quickly by volunteer firemen and women in the Shire. One fire was reported by a Gingin West Cadet.

Thanks everyone, Shire Of Gingin Chief Fire Officer

There were numerous reports in Woodridge of fireworks being let off on the 14th February, Valentines night. If anyone can help police with these enquiries would they please phone the Lancelin police or the Shire. We have got to catch these criminals.

The ambulance benefit fund costs $70 for a family, or $40 single. That covers for 12 months.

A trip in the ambulance can be over $1000 for non members.

Health funds cover Emergency trips only and that means life threatening--not broken legs or

severe pain. Don’t get caught out!!

Woodridge CPA has lots of mail addressed to the street, please come and check.

Moore River News Page 5 March 2011

Cops Corner March 2011

LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND Please remember that the Labour Day Long weekend will bring Double Demerit Points.

Please drive safely on the road and organise a skipper or walk if you plan on drinking. Remember your drivers licence is a privilege not a right.

If you are going away during this period or any other time, don’t forget to secure your house, garage and vehicles. Let your neighbour know your away to keep an eye on your house. Why don’t you drop in details of your trip at the Police Station, consider a neighbour or relative as a key holder for your house while you’re away. ARSONIST ALERT Firstly just a reminder to readers of the fantastic job that our local Volunteer Fire fighters do. Over the last few weeks I am sure you have read of the horrific fires experienced across the state, some of these fires have been a deliberate act of lighting or setting fires. If you are out and about and see a vehicle parked in a suspicious place jot down a registration number and vehicle description and the place you saw it, then send us an email or give us a ring. DOB IN A DEALER Do you know someone who deals in drugs, would you like to help the local Police reduce the problems associated with drug dealing and use. Just remember a Druggie doesn’t care who they sell the ‘gear’ too, they just want the sale. That person could be your son, daughter, niece or nephew, if you have information about who is selling in our patch please give the Station a call or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crime stoppers. The information you have may not seem all that important but when it’s added to other information it could be the piece of the jigsaw we are looking for. Please give it some thought and give us a call— 1800 333 000.

CRIME ALERT Just a reminder about the lack of security for vehicles and your property, please lock up and don’t leave your valuables on display for those who think it should be in their hands. NAVY TRACKS TO WEDGE ISLAND Please be advised that all roads passing through the bombing area to Wedge are closed. Please pass this information on to your friends and family. TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS As most of you are aware there has been a lot of Police presence on the Indian Ocean Drive and in the towns. I have had a number of whinges that there is too much attention to the town area and believe targeting locals is not fair. I might point out that it is no shock to anyone that if you break the law you will be caught, regardless if you are a local or a visitor.

Till next time drive safe and stay safe.

Outdoor Movie Night at

Woodridge

The Woodridge Community Association put on an Outdoor Cinema Night on Saturday, 5th of Feb which was a very successful and fun night, enjoyed by all who attended. The huge 7 meter screen ensured that everyone had excellent viewing from all angles on the hill behind the hall. There were plenty of raffles, including a huge 10kg chocolate bar which was won by the Glover Family from Yanchep. Congratulations to them, also to Roxanne Fewster, who won $50 worth of Lotterywest Scratchies, and Jack Spedding, who guessed the total amount of ‘Snakes’ in the jar. There were one or two other minor prizes won on the night, including one particular prize that was not claimed at the time; the winner can contact Kym on 9577 2220 to arrange collection. The smell of caramel popcorn cooking, as well as snaggers on the barbie, only added to the ambience of the evening. We were worried about the wind during the day but on the night it was all good. Although Toy Story 3 is an animated movie the crowd was full of all ages and when the movie ended there was a spontaneous round of applause. The WCA would like to thank the following sponsors: McDonalds, Gingin Shire, Woolworths Ocean Keys, Woolworths Currambine, Lotterywest, Gingin Meat Works, IGA Quinns Rocks, Coles Clarkson, Super IGA Kinross. This occasion would not have happened if not for the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of people. Thanks go especially to Kym who coordinated the whole event and to all the helpers before and on the night. Thanks also to all those who came along and experienced, hopefully, the first of an annual event.

Sovereign Hill are having a Car Boot Sale

and Sausage Sizzle on Monday 7 March 2011

the long weekend. Sellers from 7am Buyers from 8am.

$5 per stall plus a gold coin donation.

Please contact Jane Taylor on 9577 2307 to book your stall.

Moore River News Page 6 March 2011

Gingin – Woodridge – Lancelin

(since 1998) Dance, Tap, Ballet,

Acro, Boys Hip Hop

for 3yrs – Teens!!

Woodridge Hall – Wednesdays Please phone/email for more information

Roxanne 041 919 2511 or

roxpaulfewster@bigpond.com

GUILDERTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY Exciting News…Well this year looks like it will be a very exciting one for our tiny library.

We have a very special guest, Barry Heard, visiting the library on Saturday 9 April, from 10 am to midday. Barry is an ex Vietnam Veteran and the author of:

WELL DONE THOSE MEN, THE VIEW from

CONNOR’S HILL and TAG

Barry Heard is SCRIBE’s bestselling author, with three film companies having approached him to make films on “Well Done Those Men”. “Tag” is also under review for a film in Australia. His web site is www.barryheard.com.au

Tell your family and friends as it would be nice to make him welcome. Everyone is welcome.

Remember we are open every Saturday 10

am to 12 noon

$5 annual membership

Gingin – Woodridge – Lancelin

(since 1998) Dance, Tap, Ballet,

Acro, Boys Hip Hop

for 3yrs – Teens!!

Woodridge Hall – Wednesdays Please phone/email for more information

Roxanne 041 919 2511 or

roxpaulfewster@bigpond.com

GUILDERTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Exciting News…Well this year looks like it will be a very exciting one for

our tiny library.

We have a very special guest, Barry Heard, visiting the library on Saturday 9 April, from 10 am to midday. Barry is an ex Vietnam Veteran and the author of:

WELL DONE THOSE MEN, THE VIEW from

CONNOR’S HILL and TAG

Barry Heard is SCRIBE’s bestselling author, with three film companies having approached him to make films on “Well Done Those Men”. “Tag” is also under review for a film in Australia. His web site is www.barryheard.com.au

Tell your family and friends as it would be nice to make him welcome. Everyone is welcome.

Remember we are open every Saturday 10 am to 12 noon

$5 annual membership

Need a night out?, have a special occasion or

just need a break & don't have a baby/child sitter;

look no further I am an honest, happy, reliable &

responsible teenager who enjoys looking after

babies/children either in your home or mine. I live in Woodridge and am willing to travel to

surrounding areas.

I have personal references if needed. Jacinta 9577 2808, please call after 7pm

Please send the MRnews your celebration

photos, new babies, anniversaries etc

Guilderton Bowling Club At Guilderton Country Club

COMMUNITY SOCIAL

BOWLS

Will commence on Friday 11th March 2011

& continue fortnightly If you belong to a Sporting club,

Community or Service organisation, or just friends, make up a team of four and come along for a night of Fun! Cost $10 Green Fees per person (Club has to pay Electricity for lights) Nominate your team to Pat Ward Email: vpatrick10@hotmail.com Mob: 0427185522 or Joe Macri Ph: 95772510 by Wednesday 9th March 2011

Soft flat shoes to be worn – Bowls available. Names in by 6pm each Friday night for 6.30pm start We will have 1hr of bowling – stop on the bell for a break, then re-commence on the bell for another 1hr of play.

Looking forward to seeing as many teams as

possible participating!

GIANT

PUMPKIN

COMP

Time is

nearing for

the weigh –in

of your giant pumpkins. Word around town is there is not a lot of competition as plants have not done well in the heat this year. So if yours is growing, or if you even have one, then don’t forget to be at the Woodridge Hall on Sunday March 13th at 10am for the official Weigh In. Only persons who registered (paid $5 for their plant) will be eligible to enter. There is a $100 Bunnings Voucher for the heaviest pumpkin.

Good Luck and see you there—Ron and Rona

Moore River News Page 7 March 2011

NEW AVON REPRESENTATIVE If you live in Woodridge and would like to receive Avon brochures please call Terri-lee on 0402 642 669 or email her at loveneverfails.tk@gmail.com I can bring one over to you or email you an online brochure. Whichever you prefer. If you haven't seen the Avon Brochures in a while you may be pleasantly surprised. Products for the young and elderly alike at a huge range of prices. There is a mineral makeup range and fragrances invented by celebrities such as Fergie and Reece Witherspoon, there is something for everyone!

Looking forward to meeting your beauty needs.

BULLSBROOK PRODUCE MARKETS

Sunday March 20th 2011, 9am till 1pm. Great Northern Hwy, Bullsbrook (opposite Pearce Airbase).

Fun for all the family. Local arts, crafts and produce, face painting, giant pumpkins, music, animals and more! Shady stalls available (enquiries to Alicia Tel 9571 1580 A/H or aliciawindle@hotmail.com). Other enquiries Jo Sibbel, Tel 0439 901625 or j.sibbel@bigpond.com.

Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers Association

Gingin Scouts

Present their First Ever Australian Quiz Night

When: 9th April 2011 Where: Granville Hall Time: 7pm till late Cost: $10 per person Tables of 6 BYO Drinks and Nibbles You are welcome to dress to the occasion. All questions will be based on this lucky country of ours, so how well will you go!!!!!

Heaps of Raffles, Auctions, Games, Door Prizes and Fun.

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi

Please Contact Jane {Python} 9577 2307 or Jillian {Gecko} 9576 2082

LANCELIN MONSTER FETE

SUNDAY 6TH MARCH 2011 9.00AM – 3.00PM

BIG BREKKY STARTS @ 8.00AM

Market Stalls, Food, Entertainment, Rides A great family day out!

Enquiries: Julie 9655 1885 Virginia 0407 187 638

Meet and Greet Club

Second Thursday every month

10am-12 noon

Woodridge Meet & Greet Club

Are hosting a wine tasting On Saturday 26th March

From 2pm—4 pm at Woodridge Hall

Cost $5 per person (Limited Tickets Available ) NIBBLES SUPPLIED

(Please pre purchase tickets to assist catering )

AN ASSORTMENT OF WINES ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER

ORDERS ARE TAKEN AND DELIVERED (ON AN AGREED DATE AFTER THAT)

FOR MORE INFORMATION or order tickets call Jenny 9305 7208

Tickets available from Woodridge Hall (CPA) between 2.30pm & 5.30pm Mon - Fri

Are you interested in joining the regulars at the Meet and Greet Club for a garden Nursery Crawl in April? Or a Cruise up the Moore River in June?

To register interest please contact

Connie on 9577 1936

or Glenna on 9577 2281

Moore River News Page 8 March 2011

Gingin Early Years Care and Education Centre is open from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday for children aged up to 6 years old.

Our fees start at $60 per day and includes all activities, meals and snacks

throughout the day.

We offer an Early Years Program for children aged 3 – 5 years which is from 8.30am to 12.30 (includes lunch)

We are Child Care Benefit (CCB) approved

Our contact details: Telephone (08) 6267 0227 or email: info@geminichildrens-services.com or visit our website www.geminichildrens-services.com and request an enrolment pack.

We are situated at 18 Fraser Street, Gingin

Woodridge Spring Fair News

H i all. This year the committee has decided to give you monthly updates, just to keep things

interesting and everyone up to date. We are also always on the lookout for new and exciting ideas…

Our latest brainstorm is to host an Easter Sunday Market, including breakfast and flea market. So if you have your own produce or would like to sell Art and Craft items, or you have bric-a-brac for the flea market, we would love to hear from you - children as well as

adults are welcome to have a stall. As for new Spring Fair attractions, this year we are going to ask the local community to be involved in a display of vehicles that you use on your block; it could be your tractor, golf buggy, old ute or ride on mower that you want to share with the rest of us. Please have a think about it and in the coming months we will be asking for expressions of interest. We are hoping to have a display behind the hall near the art centre. If you have enquiries about any of the mentioned activities please call us on 9577 1437 or 0417 980 929 (Marina), or 9577 1864 (Maureen).

This year’s Spring Fair is being held on Sunday, 6th November…..mark your calendars!

CRAFTY PATCH NEWS

Hello from the Woodridge Crafty Ladies.

It's been a busy February. Thanks to all our members who gave their lovely craft items for a stall at Two Rocks. A BIG thank you to Rae, Helen & Allison for organizing and running the stall on Australia Day at such short notice.

$860.00 was raised for the Carnarvon Flood Appeal.

Morning tea money this month will go to the W.A. Bush Fire Appeal, Well done everyone.

We had another fun day scrapbooking with Shaunna and we did a Flipping circle page. A couple of ladies just come on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to do scrapbooking so if anyone wants to do something with their photos please come and join us.

Some ladies are getting together to make some charity quilts, this will be ongoing all year.

Our next Craft crawl is being organized for 5th April as well as craft shops we are visiting a Chocolate Factory.

Remember new members are always welcome Tuesdays 9 - 12am

Keep on crafting. Dot C & Jan B

GUILDERTON FORESHORE INITIATIVE

THE SHIRE IS

CURRENTLY SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT IN RESPECT TO THE PROPOSAL TO RECONSTRUCT THE BOARDWALK ALONG THE FORESHORE AND EXTEND THE LAWNED AREA IN GUILDERTON.

ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE SENT VIA POST TO 7 BROCKMAN STREET, GINGIN WA 6503, EMAIL AT

MAIL@GINGIN.WA.GOV.AU OR FAX TO 9575 2121 BY 31 MARCH 2011, ATTENTION DAVID BURT.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A MAP DEPICTING THE PROPOSED WORKS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE SHIRE’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, LINDA FIDGE OR MYSELF AT THE SHIRE OFFICE ON 9575 2211.

DAVID T BURT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Friends of The Moore River Estuary

are having their AGM at Café A Moore in Guilderton on

Sunday March 6th at 10.30 am. Tea at 10am. Annual membership is just $20 Website www.savemooreriver.org Email; info@savemooreriver,org

Moore River News Page 9 March 2011

Woodridge Social Darts

The fundraiser we had for the flood and fire victims in WA on 25th

Jan went very well with the 16 players in attendance we raised $305 which was much better than expected thanks to Margaret and Sheena who donated goods for the auction and Phyl who organised the raffle, we had an excellent auctioneer who surprised us all and did great with the bidding stakes, very well done James We now know who to call on in future The money was given to W C A to take care of it and send it to appropriate funds.

Two team games were played, the Winners being team B (Brenda captain) Fiona. Samantha. Joyce. James.

Justin. Vern. Jamie (picture below)

Runners Up B team (Terry Captain) Sheena. Dot. Margaret. Phyl. Janice. David D. Tony. It was a very enjoyable night. The dart group also sent $100 to help the fire victims in Rolystone and Kelmscott.

We are losing two dart players Sheena a very good supporter of the Darts has sold her home and is moving. Darty’s wish you Sheena David and your family all the very best in the next chapter of your life also good wishes to Tom who was also quite a regular player. Darty’s wish Norma & Terry a very speedy recovery from their recent spell in hospital. It has been nice to see Steven Player here again & playing darts with us for 2 weeks. Birthday Girls for Feb were Norma & Sheena

Darts Results Feb1 st. 8th 15th Winners Phyl & James / Brenda & Harry / Fiona & James Runners up, Brenda & Sheena / Fiona & Vern / Sheena & David D Third. Joyce & Justin Ladies High Score, Dot 104 / Sheena 124 / Dot 85 / Janice 76 / Dot 91 / Margaret 92 Men’s High Score, James 140 / James 135 / Vern 111 / David C 44 / James 125 / Justin & Tony 100 / Tony 94 Ladies High Peg, Fiona 105 well done / Brenda 62 / Men’s High Peg, James 50 Justin 65 / David D 52 / James 46

dartydot.com

Tony Pittams Memorial Shield will be held on Tuesday March 8th

Guilderton General Store 8am –6pm

Café AMoore

Breakfast and Lunch 9577 1040

Going Away? Need your plants watered & animals fed. Or does your dog needs exercising and you are

unable to walk him or her? Please call Tahlia 9577 2808 after 7pm

Moore River News Page 10 March 2011

FIRE SAFETY - ARE YOU PREPARED??

I t was a peaceful Saturday and I was sitting inside when my mum calls me out. Not far in the distance I

can see smoke and ash, it was approaching fast along the dead grass and bush. Seconds later I'm on the phone to Shirley asking is it still fire permit time, she said no and she would be there soon. One of my sisters and dad were not home so that left my mum and I to get the dogs, my brother and sister and ourselves into the car and onto the road. I have been attending the local fire cadets for two years, so I wanted to go down and water the back of the house, but mum told me no. By then we had neighbours over to help us and we could hear the sirens not far off. We could also hear the flames speeding up the back of our property. Shirley and Phil got there just in time. Looking out our windows now 3 months on I can still see the black that's out property, just 5 metres from the house. That’s why it's important to have a plan, we now have a list next to the phone with all the things we would get, depending on how much time we have. We also have a big folder with our passports, birth certificates, insurance forms and baby photos. It's very important to have a plan, no matter where you live. Check your hoses often and agree on escape routes and meeting points, practice with your families, especially if you have young children. It's very important to know what to do, because you will never know when it's going to happen.

Emily Coubrough Woodridge

T he Neergabby Community Association would like to thank the following

people from Sovereign Hill and Redfield Park who played a major part in making the Australia Day event at Neergabby a success. Pauline & Bob Parkes, Hellen & Murray Hall, Maureen & Peter Maurice, Lesley Bowyer, Julie Polette, Carol Andela, Julie Mateljan.

The Public Meeting held in February saw a few new faces and lots of topics were discussed. All residents,

especially new people, are encouraged to come to these meetings not only to find out what is happening but to put forward their opinions and any new ideas for the good of the community.

We all know that the amount of traffic has increased on the Perth-Lancelin Road, as sometimes getting out of King Drive you have to wait at the junction for a break in the traffic. Maybe this will help explain, road counters have recorded an increase of 370 per cent, showing numbers rising from 430 to 2020 per day going north from Lancelin. An increase of 51 per cent recorded at Yanchep with traffic increasing from 3170 to 4810 per day. Until all the roadworks have been completed it does not look like things will improve in the near future.

Stable flies are now to be known as Biting Flies as they have NO association what so ever with horses or stables. Biting flies have been found in carrot dumps which provide an ideal ground for the breeding of these flies, Sun City have been put on notice. Other breeding areas have been identified in the vicinity. If you experience any problems with these flies, call the Shire immediately. If you do not complain, no action will be taken to eradicate this pest which seems to be breeding in waste vegetable matter that is not being treated correctly after harvesting has occurred.

An application for sub-division has been made to the Gingin Shire for a block in Woodridge. A rate referendum could have been called for but it seems inevitable that sub-divisions will be allowed for blocks that comprise of 5 acres or more and the divided blocks have acreage of at least 2.5acres each.

A good evening at the cinema night was had by all even though it was a bit touch and go at times with the increasing wind, see article.

Please read the article from Bill Marshall regarding fire safety. This warning is a bit late for the clever people in Birdwood that decided to set off some fireworks on Monday 14

th February about.10.20 p.m.

what were you thinking???? Especially after the dreadful recent fires in and around Perth. It is each individual’s responsibility to be fire safe and aware of the regulations to make properties as safe as possible during HIGH FIRE RISK times.

Talks are still being held about the skate park construction. Any parents able to help in any way please contact Steve Quick or any committee member. Swap meet will be held on Sunday 3

rd April.

Pauline President WCA

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RE - FIREBREAK INSPECTIONS Due to family commitments and the heat I have not been doing the firebreaks over January and February, I will start again in March. Now it seems to some people that I must lead such a boring life with nothing to do, so I just took it upon myself to drive around 260 blocks checking firebreaks - with my sidekick Jill. I do not have a boring life - far from it. I have lived in Woodridge for 30 years, I have children and grandchil-dren that live in Woodridge, I have been with the Gin-gin West Fire Brigade since it started here 28 years ago. I was Fire Control Officer for 9 years, in that time the firebreaks were great. As I and my family live here I have always been committed in keeping Woodridge SAFE! About 1/4 of properties here are not SAFE which makes it UNSAFE for them and their neighbours! We have all seen the devastation in Lake Clifton and in the Hills, I would hate that to happen in Woodridge!! Most property owners have been great only to willing to do what they have to do. I didn't get much support from the shire or some bri-gade members when I told them what I wanted to do it was "your mad why would you want to do that, it will take forever" well at least Woodridge will be a little safer. And as for my sidekick Jill, she is as committed as I am for Woodridge's safety plus she opens the gates and does the paperwork, it would take me twice as long without her. Oh by the way to the knockers I am full time carer for my 89 year old mum who has De-mentia, I train 15 Fire Brigade Cadets, ambulance phone ops, I make jeweler, gardening, swimming, ca-noeing, drive grandaughter to Joondalup twice a week etc, no I am never bored!

Shirley Morris Fire Control Officer for Woodridge

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