Thursday, November 5, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news INSIDE Brothers in arms Paying AUTHOR tribute to STAKES unique HER bonds CLAIM Page 4 Page 14 Show Belmont RSL Sub-branch president Alan Richardson and Garth Pienaar time is at the Belmont War Memorial at Faulkner Park. Picture: David Baylis WARNING TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN here Man charged over explicit chat to ‘14-year-old girl’ RECORD crowds of more than 10,000 are expected at this weekend’s Canning Show, one of the few agricul- tural shows to go ahead this year, with organisers saying online tickets are close to selling out. Tickets can be purchased ONLINE SEX online through WA Event- brite for the three available sessions, which include Fri- A FERNDALE man took part in seized weapons including day night from 5-10pm, Sat- explicit conversations with a throwing knives and a bowie urday from 9am-4pm or person he believed to be a 14- knife. Saturday from 5-10pm. year-old girl, Cannington detec- The man appeared in court The sessions have been tives alleged after arresting him and has been remanded in cus- created to ensure compli- during an arranged meeting at tody to reappear later this ance with COVID safety pre- Cottesloe train station. month. cautions, with ticket And when officers raided the numbers for all sessions STING man’s home, they allegedly FULL STORY PAGE 5 CONTINUED PAGE 3 CAN 2 NEWS November 5, 2020 NEWS ......................................................................... 1-11 ZEST FOR LIFE........................................................ 12-13 BOOKS ......................................................................... 14 Rediscovering acting magic COMEDY ...................................................................... 15 EDUCATION MATTERS ......................................... 16-17 LYNWOOD actor Terence Russell Performing Arts mark in WA’s south, Smith Smith, like many, knows the Centre, directed by Lys has always been involved in LOCAL SPOTLIGHT..................................................... 18 story of a certain boy wizard Tickner, and is described as the performing arts, which TRADES DIRECTORY ............................................ 19-21 who went to wizarding “a play for anyone who has ultimately saw him com- school for seven years but he never been destined to save plete a degree and Honours EMPLOYMENT ............................................................ 21 also knows the story of The the world”. A cult hit since in theatre at Curtin Univer- CLASSIFIEDS ............................................................... 21 Puffs, who happened to be first opening off-Broadway sity. His independent theat- SPORT .................................................................... 21-22 there too. in 2015, Puffs had a record- re company, Beyond the Puffs by Matt Cox, which breaking three-month sea- Yard, has staged four shows MOTORING ................................................................. 23 has the alternative title Sev- son in Melbourne in 2018. at the Subiaco Arts Centre, INSIDE en Increasingly Eventful Smith plays Oliver Rivers, The Blue Room Theatre and Years at a Certain School of someone drawn out of his regional towns. Magic and Magic, is the sto- comfort zone since discover- Puffs plays on November ry of Wayne Hopkins, a reg- ing he’s a wizard. 12, 13 and 14 at 8pm, Novem- ular boy who finds out he’s a “He used to be a top-of-the- ber 14 at 2pm and November Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan wizard and goes to school in class whizz-kid at a regular 15 at 6pm. News Production: David Friedlos England where he makes human school but has Tickets are $25, $20 con- Design: Carly Pilton two best friends and has become frustrated at his cession, book at www.try- Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings many amazing adventures. lacklustre ability to do just booking.com/BLKMC. Digital Editor: Alison Middleton The production is being as well at magic,” he said. The Don Russell Perform- staged by The Art in Motion Growing up in the arts- ing Arts Centre is at Lot 13, Liam Tickner, Terence General inquiries: 9237 1000 Theatre Company at Don based community of Den- Murdoch Road, Thornlie. Smith and Niamh Nichols. Email: [email protected] Reporters: Carmelle Wilkinson 9237 1464 (Canning, South Perth) Sarah Brookes 9237 1455 (Belmont, Victoria Park) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Advertising Manager: Max Wilson 0420 927511 communitynews.com.au Contact Centre/Trades: Ilsa Yates 9237 1465 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /CanningMelville 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. Printed by Colourpress /TheCanningTimes 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT CAN November 5, 2020 NEWS 3 Childcare plan reversal Carmelle Wilkinson Communicare had sought school-hours care,’’ Cr need to consider leaving the our two children to school to end the lease three years Kunze said. community if the facility and if you’ve ever been PLANS by Communicare to early and sign a new lease to “The local community was converted to a special around a school at drop-off convert an out-of-school- provide a new service. was caught off guard when needs centre. and pick-up time, you would hours childcare facility in But an outcry from local Communicare closed its Mum Emily Mancini said know how busy it is. Riverton into a centre for families prompted City of doors with two days notice at she was not sure what her “Watching him chase our children with special needs Canning Bannister ward the end of March as our family would have done if four-year-old near busy Show must have been rejected after a councillors Ben Kunze and society shut down in re- the centre was not kept as an Corinthian Road is not an backlash from parents. Amanda Spencer-Teo to sponse to COVID-19. outside-of-school-hours ideal situation.” The Communicare facility move an alternative motion “Riverton Primary School facility. Councillors left some hope go on in on High Road closed in at last month’s council meet- has no capacity to facilitate a “Like all other families at for Communicare by asking March due to COVID-19 re- ing to ensure the current service as a 70-year-old our school, I’ve exhausted the chief executive to nego- strictions. It did not resume lease be kept. school that is under signifi- my temporary childcare tiate an outcome that would Canning because declining atten- “It’s clear that there is a cant enrolment pressures.” options this year,’’ she said. enable an alternative out- dance numbers meant it was real community need in Cr Kunze said many fam- “At the moment my 78- side-of-school-hours provid- FROM PAGE 1 not financially sustainable. Riverton for outside-of- ilies indicated they would year-old father-in-law takes er to use the site. capped and no gate ticket purchases available. While COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of many agricultural shows across the State, including the Perth Royal Show, Can- ning Show organisers are excited to entertain local crowds and bring some much-needed joy in an otherwise difficult year. Show-goers missing their annual carnival experience will be able to enjoy sidesh- ow alley and pick up a show bag. Each session will also fea- ture a wide range of activi- ties and attractions, including laser tag, mini- golf, motorbike ramp shows, pony unicorn rides, wood chopping competitions, cute farm animals and live enter- tainment. Fireworks will light up the skies on both nights and there will also be fire acro- batics by Zap Circus to wow the crowds. Market and community stalls, a Lego display, cake decorating classes and a stay-and-play kids corner with sand pits, water wall, kids kitchen and giant lawn Rostrata Primary School students Jaxon Banks, Ella Gobby, Georgia Cherry and Jessica Sheaver with past student and cancer survivor Remi games are also sure to Godfrey. Picture: Andrew Ritchie impress. Last-minute tickets can be purchased online at WA Heart rules the head in school fundraiser Eventbrite. ROSTRATA Primary hand was former Rostrata now studying to be a nurse. students to throw their sup- “Over the years we have School students are wear- student and cancer survi- The school sold cotton port behind a worthy cause. had students diagnosed ing their support for young vor Remi Godfrey. The local bandannas supplied by “It teaches them aware- with various cancers, so we people affected by cancer teen, who is now in remis- Canteen for $5 and special ness of what challenges a are aware of the struggles on their heads. sion from Hodgkin’s lym- limited edition silk bandan- child with cancer faces and involved, not only for the Last Friday, students phoma, knows full well the nas for $15 each. takes away the stigma of cancer sufferer but also for helped to raise $1400 For impact cancer can have. Rostrata canteen super- the illness, so a child with their parents and siblings.” CanTeen by selling a varie- Remi was so inspired by visor Melissa Giles said cancer may still be treated This is the ninth year ty of colourful bandannas. the help she received dur- National Bandanna Day as normal when attending Rostrata has participated There to lend a helping ing her illness that she is was an opportunity for the school,’’ she said. in the fundraiser. CAN 4 NEWS November 5, 2020 Lest we forget LOCAL veterans groups will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II as part of Remembrance Day services next week. Remembrance Day on November 11 officially com- memorates the end of hostil- ities in World War I at 11am. Canning District RSL will hold a special service on Sat- urday, November 14, at its Memorial Garden. Secretary Eleanor Wil- kins said the shift to a week- end celebration was to encourage more members of the public to attend. “As November 11 falls on a Wednesday, the veterans group decided to hold the service on Saturday to en- able more people to attend commemorations,’’ she said.