Issue 72| 8 October 2018

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Phone hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

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PETER ALLEN FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS What a weekend! The 2018 Peter Allen Festival in Tenterfield, held on Friday 7 to Sunday 9 September was a resounding success. Over 1,000 people came and enjoyed the two and a half day festival.

The highlight of the Festival was the 3 cabaret shows by Danny Elliott – Tenterfield to Rio, held at the Tenterfield School of Arts. Danny’s energy, enthusiasm and emotion had the audience in tears one minute, then up dancing and shaking their maracas (a Festival souvenir) the next. After the first 2 shows on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon sold out, a third show was opened on Sunday morning. Friday evening saw the official opening of The Peter Allen Festival in Bruxner Park with a good audience who were treated to entertainment in the Park following the official proceedings. The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP and The Hon Thomas George MP were in attendance, as funding for the Festival was received both through the Destination NSW Incubator Event Fund (State Government) and the Building Better Regions Fund (Federal Government).

Honorary guests to the Festival who knew Peter Allen growing up included Jenny Godwin, Eileen Kelly and Lorraine Heath who told some of their stories. Speakers also included Vince Sherry, past Chair of the Tenterfield Chamber of Tourism, Industry & Business, Mayor Peter Petty and Helen Duroux who gave the Welcome to Country. A Smoking Ceremony by Uncle Darren Daley from the Bundjalung people and Donald Kirk and Uncle Bruce McIntosh from the Kamilaroi Nation welcomed attendees.

On Saturday, Rouse Street closed to traffic and became The Peter Allen Boulevard.

Featuring extended trading hours by shops and cafes, music and market stalls, over 1,000 people enjoyed the unique opportunity to frolic down the centre line of what is normally a busy highway.

As a finish to the Festival, the School of Arts hosted the Peter Allen Story Music Supper Club, put together by the very talented Peter Harris. With 160 attendees watching Peter Allen’s life on the big screen, there were more tears and laughter. Other events over the weekend included the I Go to Rio Dinner, Tenterfield Jam Session, Jackaroo Breakfast at Arrajay Downs, Quilt Show, Open Gardens at Glenrock Gardens, and plenty of live music in the various venues around town. The excellent feedback being received will ensure next year’s festival continues to grow and is even bigger and better.

“What a great event for Tenterfield”, said Mayor Peter Petty. “Congratulations to the Festival Directors, Matt Sing and Josh Moylan who did an incredible job of organising this Festival. Congratulations also to the Tenterfield Chamber of Tourism, Industry & Business for getting the Festival off the ground, and to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly over the weekend and in the lead up”.

SHOW DOGS (PG) Monday, 8 October @ 10.30am (Final Screening)

THE MEG (M) Monday, 8 October @ 1.00pm Tuesday, 9 October @ 3.00pm (Final Screening)

BOOK CLUB (M) Tuesday, 9 October @ 10.30am Wednesday, 10 October @ 10.30am (Final Screening)

DUCK DUCK GOOSE (G) Tuesday, 9 October @ 1.00pm Wednesday, 10 October @ 1.00pm (Final Screening)

HOUSE WITH A CLOCK ON ITS WALLS (PG) Friday, 19 October @ 7.00pm Sunday, 21 October @ 1.45pm Tuesday, 23 October @ 10.30am Saturday, 27 October @ 7.30pm

BEAST (M) Saturday, 20 October @ 7.30pm Tuesday, 23 October @ 1.00pm

LADIES IN BLACK (PG) Friday, 26 October @ 7.00pm Sunday, 28 October @ 1.45pm

Tenterfield Cinema & Theatre

Phone: (02) 6736 6100

www.tenterfieldcinema.com.au

WEED CONTROL During the next two months (October & November), herbicide vegetation and weed control will be carried out on roads and land under Council control (weather permitting). Please go to Council’s website to view what roads and land will be sprayed during these months.

For further information, please contact Council’s Weeds Officer on 0402 210 102 or email council@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au

DROUGHT ASSISTANCE SHOWERS & WASHING MACHINE AVAILABLE FOR

THOSE AFFECTED BY DROUGHT The Showground Trust and the Salvation Army in partnership - are offering farming families that are impacted by the drought the use of showers and a washing machine at the toilet block at the end of the wool pavilion - Tenterfield Showgrounds.

This is at no cost. Washing powder is provided however please bring your own towel/bathmat/toiletries. Please ring the Salvation Army – Joel Soper on 0410 693 593 to let him know if you would like to access the showers/washing machine.

Please check in with Bev at the Showgrounds (caretaker) upon your arrival. There are three showers in total available. Please note - the weekend of 5/6/7 October the showers are not available.

Photo of Mayor, Peter Petty & The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP enjoying the 2018 Peter Allen Festival supplied by: Peter Reid

REQUEST FOR TENDER – PROVISION OF STREET SWEEPING SERVICES – RFT NO 02-18/19 -

CLOSES 7 NOVEMBER 2018 Description: Tenterfield Shire Council invites offers to submit a Tender for the Provision of Street Sweeping Services from the date of award of the contract for a period of 24 months (2 years).

Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents will be available from 01/10/2018 and can be obtained by registering via the E-Tendering Portal https://www.tenderlink.com/tenterfield/ If you experience difficulties accessing the website please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533. There is no fee to download the documents.

Tenderlink Registration: Registration is free. Please allow ½ a day for registration. Should the tenderer not receive notification they should contact Tenderlink on 1800 233 533 or support@tenderlink.com

Requests for Information: Information will only be provided via the Tenderlink portal in the forum.

Tender Briefing: Nil.

Closing Date and Time: This request for Tender closes at 2pm on Wednesday, 7 November 2018.

Lodgement: Electronic submissions can be lodged via Tenderlink at https://www.tenderlink.com/ tenterfield/ by the time and date nominated.

COUNCIL MEETING The Ordinary Meeting of Council for October 2018 will be held on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 at the Council Chambers, Tenterfield, commencing at 9.30 am.

Business Papers will be available on Council’s website on Thursday, 18 October 2018 from 3.00 pm.

Community members wishing to speak on any of the Agenda items should contact the Executive Assistant & Media on (02) 6736 6000 before 5.00 pm on Monday, 22 October 2018 and provide the request to speak in writing, setting out the details of the matter to be raised.

Due to the poor quality of the webcast for many viewers, Council meetings will no longer be webcast live, however a recording of the Council Meeting will be available for viewing on Council’s website from Thursday, 25 October 2018.

NOTICE OF DISRUPTION TO TRAFFIC Notice is hereby given that minor disruptions to traffic may be expected in roads in the Woodenbong area on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 October 2018 to allow the holding of the Woodenbong Trail Ride 2018 involving trail motorbike riders. The Trail Ride will cross the following roads:

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Mt Lindesay Road - 200m from Tooloom Bridge, 300m west of Grahams Creek Road, Dead Horse Mountain Road (forestry Track);

Grahams Creek Road - 200m & 500m north of Mount Lindesay Road;

Beaury Creek Road - 200m south of Mount Lindesay Road.

Motorists are requested to pay particular attention to the warning signposting erected in each of these roads and reduce speed on the approaches to the crossings.

All enquiries phone Ray Buchanan on 0447 012 400. CONTINUED DRY WEATHER BRINGS IN LEVEL 2

WATER RESTRICTIONS Tenterfield Dam is now at 60% capacity and in line with its Drought Management Plan, Council has issued the town of Tenterfield with Level 2 water restrictions as of Monday, 24 September 2018.

“The Level 2 water restrictions remain as a moderate water restriction level and are designed to increase the community awareness of water saving techniques and reduce normal daily household consumption by at least 15%”, said Mayor Peter Petty. “By raising community awareness we can all help to reduce water consumption and save our precious water supply”, he added.

Restrictions for Residential Properties:

No use of fixed hoses or sprinklers for gardening;

Restricted use of approved micro sprays/garden watering systems to 1 hour a day, limited to between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm daily Daylight Saving Time; and between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm Eastern Standard Time;

There are no restrictions on the use of hand held hoses for gardens;

Buckets only may be used to wash hard surfaces;

Washing of motor vehicles to be undertaken on grassed areas using buckets only;

The filling of swimming pools and spas is banned although topping up is permitted.

Topping up of fountains is banned.

Public/Commercial:

No restrictions – water cartage, stock troughs, ready mix concrete, auto flush toilets/urinals;

Public gardens, sports grounds, show ground and nurseries – sprinklers 1 hour per day, limited to between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm daily Daylight Saving Time; and between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm Eastern Standard Time;

Market gardens – 6 hours per day, between 6.30 pm and 6.30 am daily Daylight Saving Time and Eastern Standard Time.

FROM THE MAYOR I write this message following the Council’s election for Mayor and Deputy Mayor and am humbled, but proud, to have been re-elected for a further two (2) years. I am humbled that my fellow Councillors have chosen me to lead our Council for a seventh year, and proud because I am passionate about our area and full of pride for the Tenterfield Shire Council - our cohesive and dedicated Councillors, our enthusiastic and committed staff and all our wonderful communities. Our resilient rural folk continue to deal with the ongoing dry conditions. I sincerely thank Joel Soper of the Tenterfield Salvation Army for the huge amount of support he and Yolandi have provided in assisting those in our communities who are facing an extreme struggle.

Joel is coordinating all the services provided by Council and other community organisations, including the provision of potable water for those whose tanks are dry, and the use of shower and washing facilities at the Tenterfield Showground, provided by the Showground Trust. Why Leave Town gift vouchers for groceries, stock feed and other services are distributed to those in need which assists in keeping our business community running and our 4 Hay Days.

To our coastal neighbours who have provided the truck loads of hay which have come up the mountain to feed our hungry stock, a huge thank you. You have truly shown the great Australian spirit of mateship.

TENTERFIELD POOL TO OPEN SEASON WITH NEW OPERATOR

Council is pleased to advise that the Tenterfield War Memorial Baths now has appointed a new Pool Contractor. The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 4 years.

Just SportsnFitness are a well-established company managing gym, swim, sports and leisure facilities with over 23 pools, water parks, gyms and cafes in the Ipswich and Brisbane areas. They pride themselves on clean facilities, good customer service and programmed swimming activities.

“We are pleased to welcome Directors Justin Lemberg (Olympic Bronze Swimming Medallist, 1984 Los Angeles Olympics), Vicki Martin and Matt Johnstone to our local pool”, said Mayor Peter Petty. “Justin has property and family here in Tenterfield and is looking forward to being able to share his passion of swimming with the community”, the Mayor added. Experienced managers Lauren and Josh Lavea and their 3 children are very excited to be relocating to Tenterfield from Brisbane and welcome the tree change. The company also has expectations of employing local members of the community to complete the staffing requirements at the pool.

Mayor Peter Petty expressed his thanks to the former pool operator Jeff Moss, noting his dedication and professionalism. “I wish Jeff every success in the future”, said Mayor Petty.