Decade long service rewarded

Decade long service rewarded

An Armadale resident has been rewarded for his continued commitment in leading a Cadets WA program and earlier this month was presented an award by the Minister for Youth. Ben Boekholt was given the Cadets WA Long Service Medal on August 18 for 10 years’ service with...
Resident wants road blackspot action

Resident wants road blackspot action

An Oakford resident said he wants action taken on some Serpentine Jarrahdale’s worst road blackspot areas, some of which have previously claimed the lives of motorists. On August 7 Oakford resident Morgan Byas met with shire director of engineering Doug Elkins....
Driver raises highway safety issues

Driver raises highway safety issues

With more than 30 years as a bus driver driving along South Western Highway, Arthur McHugh knows the route well but he has claimed parts of the road have become a safety issue, especially for student bus stops in Byford. The High Wycombe resident said the shoulder in...
Seven decade love

Seven decade love

A Serpentine couple said the secret to a successful marriage was wine, compromise and true love. John and Mona Hawkes will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at the Serpentine Tavern next month. Both aged in their 90s the couple have reminisced on their life...
Have you seen our cow?

Have you seen our cow?

Mundijong residents were surprised to find one of the three recently installed fibreglass cows stolen last weekend. On August 21 the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale was left with just the stumps of the cow after offenders cut the legs off and removed it. The cows were...