Local heroes

Local craftsman donates toys to library

Mike Duggan with Armadale Home Help Volunteer Co-ordinator Lisa Begley,|centre manager Aileen Boyer and Maryka Diersen (2).  Picture: Marcelo Palacios    d327634

ARMADALE youngsters will benefit from a generous donation of wooden toys, handcrafted by Men in Sheds volunteer Michael Duggan. more »

New CEO for Vinnies

John Bouffler (CEO, St Vinnies in WA) with volunteers Pamela, Anne and Dot.

JOHN Bouffler’s two decades working in the corporate banking and finance sector has put him in good stead for his role as chief executive of St Vincent De Paul Society based in Belmont. more »

Foundation sight for sore eyes

Optical dispenser Cassandra Miller.

DONATE your old prescription glasses to give someone in need the gift of sight, is the message from the OneSight Foundation this month. more »

Councillor took plight of community to heart

Councillor Kevin Murphy died after suffering a stroke.

THE Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is mourning the loss of Kevin Murphy (82) who died in Fremantle Hospital after a stroke on February 12. more »

Determined to live her dream

Ashlee Scinocco has carved a niche for herself. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooperd327063

ASHLEE Scinocco’s motto is never to let anyone stand in the way of your dreams. more »

Judy is just extraordinary

Camillo taxi driver Judy Jones is among the five finalists in the Extraordinary Taxi Ride competition hosted by Tourism WA.

CAMILLO taxi driver Judy Jones is proud to be the only woman among the five finalists for the Extraordinary Taxi Ride tourism campaign but admits her votes are lagging behind the male contestants. more »

Old daredevils wanted

Ashley Tenbroeke is looking for riding buddies. Picture: Andrew Ritchie      d326532

CARDUP resident Ash “Crash” Tenbroeke is putting out the call for trail bike riding mates in their twilight years. more »

Share the love of volunteering

Cyril and Rose Fegan will share their love of volunteering at this week’s Armadale Volunteer Services Valentine Function.

MT Richon couple Cyril and Rose Fegan love volunteering and want to share this enthusiasm with others at the City of Armadale Volunteer Services Valentine Function on Friday, February 12. more »

There’s mortar Gemma than meets the eye

GOSNELLS bricklayer Gemma Blakemore has defied the odds by shining brightly in a male dominated industry. more »

Local Rotarian awarded

Armadale Rotarian Ron Thatcher was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia this week.

WITH the current crisis in Haiti, the value of humanitarium work overseas by volunteers such as Rotarian John Thatcher has never been more apparent. more »

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