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GENERAL COMMUNITY NEWS Citizenship Ceremony – Rev. Lindy Rookyard On Wednesday, 17 May 2017, Rev. Lindy Rookyard participated in an Australian Citizenship Ceremony conducted at the Shire of Kojonup. We are thrilled to officially recognise Lindy as an Australian citizen. She was presented at the ceremony with her Australian Citizenship certificate, a Red Leschenaultia (indigenous to Kojonup and symbolising ‘putting down new roots’) and an ‘Aussie Starter Kit’. We hope you get plenty of use out of the latter!
Rev. Lindy Rookyard, the Shire President, Ronnie Fleay and friends of Lindy from the Kojonup community and surrounds at the Citizenship Ceremony.
SHIRE OF KOJONUP E-NEWS Edition 108 – 19 May 2017
Lindy originally hails from South Africa and first came to Australia in 2011 before being posted to Kojonup as the parish priest of St Mary’s, Kojonup and St Andrew’s, Katanning by the Bunbury Anglican Parish Diocese. She was supported at the ceremony by a huge turnout of friends from the Kojonup community and surrounds. It was fantastic to see so many there to support Lindy. Many in the Kojonup community know the Reverend via her fortnightly articles in the Kojonup News or through attending church services at St Mary’s. It was great to officially welcome her as an Australian citizen at the ceremony and the Shire congratulates Lindy and wishers her all the best. Sports Complex – Entry Statement Council seeks community feedback on a concept to erect a formal entry statement at the new entrance to the Sports Complex. One of the concepts is to place a formal sign in the top corner of the Swimming Pool fence off Benn Parade and then have a series of interpretative panels along the eastern swimming pool fence that recognises highly regarded sport achievers from Kojonup. Another panel would list those that have been state or national representatives in their chosen sport – effectively an honour board which can have future sports achievers added. Why shouldn’t we as a community recognise and celebrate our past achievers, encourage present participants to strive for excellence and aim high for the future?
As previously stated Council welcomes community input on possible sign design/entry statement concepts as well as names and details of our sport achievers. Please contact or lodge your feedback with the Shire CEO. Stone Axe Pastoral Company “Mathew Walker has moved a step closer to fulfilling plans of building the world’s biggest wagyu cattle herd at Kojonup after securing a cash injection for Stone Axe Pastoral from a private equity firm. Roc Partners, a spin-off of Macquarie Group’s private markets business, has bought a majority shareholding in the business for an undisclosed amount. Roc partner Michael Lukin becomes chairman of Stone Axe, while Mr. Walker remains a director. The investment will help fund Stone Axe’s $100 million program to build its ultra-premium wagyu beef cattle enterprise at the 3000ha Cheviot Hills property near Kojonup. Stone Axe is stockpiling frozen embryos from more than 1000 of its own donor cattle at a vet centre in NSW. The first transplants into donor recipients at Kojonup will take place this spring. Plans include building a feedlot and processing facility at Kojonup, which by 2022 would turn off about 20,000 full blood wagyu annually for markets including China, South-East Asia and the Middle East. The company plans to acquire more land near Kojonup. Mr. Walker’s father, Chris, pioneered the Australian wagyu industry by founding Westholme Wagyu and importing full-blood animals from Japan.” (Extract – The West Australian – Yahoo!7) Local Government Elections Elections will be held 21 October 2017 if nominations received exceed vacant positions available.
We encourage any interested candidates to contact us as information sessions are planned to be conducted in August/September 2017. Please consider nominating for your Council, a role that is challenging, diverse and a rewarding way to give back to your community! Volunteer Awards Council congratulates all nominees and volunteers as your contribution to our community is truly appreciated and never taken for granted. THANK YOU! We’ll see you there at the Volunteer Awards this Sunday at 2:30pm in the Memorial Hall! Community members are reminded that the Shire President is available for appointments Wednesday morning from 10:00am until noon. Please contact Miranda at the Shire Office on (08) 9831 2408. Ronnie Fleay Rick Mitchell-Collins Shire President Chief Executive Officer
ROAD WORKS
• Stirling Road – gravel re-sheeting • Sporting Complex – works continuing for East
Access • Road Side Spraying • Finalising new Footpath on Honner St from Jones
Rd to Newstead Rd • Road Grading as required • Bitumen Patching as required Any comments regarding the proposed works are welcome. Craig McVee Manager Works & Services M: 0427 427 854 or E: [email protected]
LIBRARY NEWS eSmart Our Library is becoming eSmart. What is eSmart? It is a way to make our library safer for all and also for you at home. You will notice new posters around the library and we will be encouraging all to follow and lead by example. There are some great resources available from Stay Smart Online for National Consumer Fraud Week (15-19 May 2017): https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/partners/partner-resource-kits/consumer-fraud-awareness-week-kit. Please share this information with your family, friends & neighbours – you never know who may benefit. Volunteers I just want to touch on volunteers – it is that time of year where they are recognised and thanked for their efforts. I have the absolute blessing of having a volunteer at the library within Steve Hatfield. He’s amazing! I appreciate all he does and he supports me in any way he can. He takes the lead with our displays of books, shelving our books, pulling and preparing the exchanges both in & out. Steve chats to our patrons, shares his thoughts on books to read and also serves. He is the king of the Library Stars too. Thank you Steve. Sometimes I forget to say it but you are always appreciated! Once again on Sunday last, I helped with a group of ladies who rallied to make several eskies of sandwiches for Rob to take out to the Kojonup Bushfire Brigade fire fields. Jude, Sandra, Mary, Bec – it is a pleasure to volunteer alongside you all. I’m sure the weary, hungry fire fighters appreciate the sustenance and your time put into providing for them. To all the other ladies who supported this role through summer – thank you also. Play in the Park APEX Park – 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, 24 May & 28 June.
Storytime Reading starts at 10:30am. Storytime will occur on the following dates: • 2 June • 16 June • 30 June New Reads & DVDs
We enjoyed an evening with Rachael Johns, chatting about her new book (Talk of the Town) and her journey into being published. Many of us went home with a copy of her book too. A great
night was had by all and thanks for coming along. To Ros & Barb: the amazing ladies who cooked for us all – thank you!
Attendees listen attentively as Rachael discusses her new book: “Talk of the Town”.
Talk of the Town – Rachael Johns. Lawson Cooper-Jones has two priorities in life – his son, Ned and the survival of the dairy farm that has been in his family for generations. Despite the best efforts of the town
matchmakers and the determined pursuit of local girl Adeline Walsh, Lawson’s heart belongs still and only, to his late wife. But when a flat tyre strands Lawson and Ned in nearby Rose Hill, he’s surprised to find a woman living
alone in the old general store of the deserted town. Ned immediately forms a bond with the beautiful stranger called Meg and Lawson is surprised to find himself captivated by her too.
Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier & His Service Dog – Fmr. Capt. Luis Montalvan. As narrated by Tuesday, ‘Tuesday Tucks Me In’ is a day in the life of this service dog extraordinaire and tail-
wagging ambassador for all things positive and uplifting in the world. The book takes us through a typical day of adventures starting with Tuesday waking military veteran, Luis Carlos Montalvan, in the morning and greeting him with dog breath in the face and then ending with Tuesday cuddling up to Luis on their bed, the last moment they spend together before sleep.
Supercharged Food for Kids – Lee Holmes. This book will inspire you to create fresh, wholesome and nutrient-rich meals that your children will enjoy again and again, giving them the energy and nourishment they need to thrive. You'll find recipes here
that will please even the pickiest of little eaters! With advice on how to avoid added sugar and processed foods, eating for allergies and intolerances, tips for busy families and even the lowdown on how to sneak superfoods into everyday meals, this book is
full of resources to help establish positive eating habits for your kids that they can maintain for the rest of their lives...
Sisters of the Fire – Kim Wilkins. The battle-scarred warrior princess Bluebell, heir to her father's throne, is rumoured to be unkillable. So when she learns of a sword wrought specifically to slay her by the fearsome raven king, Hakon, she sets out on a journey to find it
before it finds her. The sword is rumoured to be in the possession of one of her four younger sisters. But which one? Scattered as they are across the kingdoms, she sets out on a journey to find them. From wild rocky coastline to granite-topped tors, from bustling harbours to echoing ghost towns, from halls of kings to ancient primal woodlands, this story follows five sisters upon whose actions kingdoms will rise and fall.
Movie – The Light between Oceans. 1926. Tom Sherbourne is a young lighthouse keeper on a remote island off Western Australia. The only inhabitants of Janus Rock, he and his wife Isabel live a quiet life, cocooned from the rest of the world. Then
one April morning a boat washes ashore carrying a dead man and a crying infant and the path of the couple's lives hits an unthinkable crossroads. Only years later do they discover the devastating consequences of the decision they made that day – as the baby's real story unfolds... SPEED DEMONS – Phil & AJ Shephard & the E-Type JAGUAR. Come and meet LAND SPEED RACER & AUTHOR – Phil Shephard at the Library! Phil will be launching his book alongside his father ‘AJ’ in Kojonup. On show will be the very E-Type Jaguar from his book.
‘Phil, AJ & a mate saw the lake in 2005 and decided they should take the poor old E-Type and give it a thrash’. This is their journey of the car from its import in 1962. AJ restored the car after it had run under the back of a truck for $2,500. Stop in, have a yarn and a beer & enjoy the company of good men! 3:00 – 7:00pm, Tuesday, 30 May 2017. RSVP – Lorreen by calling 9831 2412 or email [email protected]. Lorreen Senior Library Officer 9831 2412
SPRINGHAVEN NEWS Mother’s Day Mother’s Day was celebrated with a luncheon in the beautifully decorated recreation room. Family were invited to share the day with the residents. Each of the female residents were gifted with chocolates and a flower candle holder which they had painted and decorated themselves. Thank you to our cook Tarn for preparing such a delicious meal and dessert for your first Springhaven function. St Bernard’s Visit The residents were recently visited by the Pre-Primary, Year 1 & 2 St Bernard’s students. They brought with them brightly coloured handmade cards and enjoyed asking the residents questions about their lives. The kids also shared morning tea and did colouring in with the residents. International Nurses Day We appreciated International Nurses Day with trivia, quizzes and poems dedicated to past and present nurses we have working and residing at Springhaven.
Our lovely residents enjoying their Mother’s Day Luncheon.
Biggest Morning Tea Springhaven residents and staff would like to invite the community to join us at our Biggest Morning Tea or donate online through our link on the Shire Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ShireOfKojonup/) to
help us reach our fundraising goal. Together we can help the Cancer Council raise much needed funds which will go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy. We are holding the Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, 13 June 2017 at 10:00am. We look forward to seeing you all at Springhaven and reaching our fundraising goal!
KOOKOO THE KOOKABURRA IS COMING! This award winning children’s aboriginal story will be visiting our Kojonup school students later this month. Kookoo Kookaburra tells the tale of a kind and well-loved kookaburra, famous for entertaining bush creatures with his funny stories. Kookoo teaches children about the importance of friendship, respect and kindness in a fun, interactive presentation. Kookoo and his friends will be flying into Kojonup on Tuesday, 30 May as part of the 2017 Country Arts WA Shows on the Go touring circuit as
Council is trying to create stronger networked links in the hope of bringing other cultural events and experiences to town. Heavily subsidised by the Shire, this 50 minute performance will cost only $3 per child and will be performed in the Kojonup District High School’s drama room before an audience of students from Pre-Primary to Year 5. Students from St Bernard’s will also be attending. No doubt it will be a fun morning for all. Serena Jade Community Development Officer
KOJONUP’S 2017 VOLUNTEER AWARDS – 21 MAY 2017 Everyone’s invited to the Shire of Kojonup’s Volunteer Awards celebration this Sunday, 2:30pm at the Memorial Hall. Along with the annual awards ceremony there will also be an afternoon tea, fun photo booth, door prizes and special guest speaker. After sorting through the submission forms we are pleased to announce the following nominees (in no particular order): Volunteer of the Year: This award will be given to an individual who has worked tirelessly to benefit the community. People nominated for this award must be over the age of 35.
Arthur Collins
Barbara Hobbs
Lyn Boys
Robyn Radford
Denise Berryman
Susanne Bilney Community Event of the Year: This award will be given to a community group comprising of more than 3 people whom gave up their time in order to make a positive influence amongst the wider community between January 2016 and April 2017. • Sunset Soprano • The Centenary of the Muradup War Memorial • The Blanc et Noir Cherry Tree Pool Ball Community Group of the Year: This award will be given to a local event which was held between Jan 2016 and April 2017 which demonstrated a strong local community focus and volunteering element. • Baptist Youth Group
• Kojonup Theatrical Society • Friends of Springhaven • Koji News Thank you to all those who put in submissions. Unfortunately there were no Young Volunteer of the year nominations. We are certain there are many young people out there who do wonderful things for the community of Kojonup. Please make sure you put forward their names for next year. Look forward to seeing you on Sunday. Serena Jade Community Development Officer
NRM/LANDCARE UPDATE Bridal Creeper Bridal Creeper is starting to appear along roadsides again. If you have any patches that you have noticed, take a quick photo and send me a message with the name of road on it to 0428 712 050 for recording. Through funding from the South West Catchments Council, the Shire has some money to spend on Bridal Creeper spraying. Grant Opportunities • Threatened Species Recovery Fund
Government funding is available to help fight extinction of nationally threatened species. Grants are available ranging from $20,000 to $250,000. Applications close 15 June.
• Australian Bird Environment Foundation Grants are available to support practical on ground conservation activities which deliver bird and habitat conservation. Applications close 31 May.
• Calling all Agri-Food Innovators The State is now seeking applications for the Premier’s Agriculture and Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Program Round Two. Up to $30,000 is available. Applications close 31 May.
• RDA Wheatbelt Training Scholarships RDA Wheatbelt are offering a small number of scholarships to not-for-profit organisations
within the Wheatbelt that operate community enterprises, to help build business skills to expand and grow the business.
• Water Irrigation Innovation Grants $20 million is available for projects such as closed-system technologies for horticultural enterprises, the development of feasibility and market studies, demonstration and infrastructure projects.
• Innovation Vouchers for Great Local Ideas WA innovators can apply for up to $20,000 in professional services vouchers to develop their ideas to market.
• Heritage and Conservation Grants Lotterywest has funding available to help organisations conserve, protect, explain and share various aspects of our heritage.
• Farming Together – Farming Cooperatives and Collaboration The $14.9m ‘Farming Together’ initiative is open for applications to boost farmer-based collaborations. The national two-year campaign is a resource for primary producers to help value-add, build marketplace strength and boost returns.
Jane Kowald NRM/Landcare Officer
NEW SIGNS FOR MYRTLE BENN FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY The Shire of Kojonup has secured funding through LotteryWest to upgrade and replace signage in the Myrtle Benn Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. The new signs will be in the form of track markers, plant ID markers and information panels covering the Aboriginal and Myrtle Benn’s history and the flora and fauna found in the Reserve as well as a new brochure.
Mrs Myrtle Benn instructs her class at Bluebell Rock (photo courtesy of John Benn).
The Myrtle Benn Flora and Fauna Sanctuary is one of our most visited Reserves by national and international tourists, especially during the wildflower season. The new signs will add to their appreciation of our beautiful natural environment
and assist them to ‘stay on track’, preserving the flora of the Sanctuary. Jesse Brampton, of Kulbardi Hill Constructing, Albany, has won the contract to design and make the signs bases. Jesse has worked extensively in Western Australia, most notably on the Bibbulmun Track. The Friends of Myrtle Benn group are busy brainstorming names of animals and plants to feature on the information panels and collecting snippets of information from locals about Myrtle Benn’s time in the reserve. If you were lucky enough to have been in one of Myrtle’s classes at the sanctuary, we would love to get a short anecdote or memory from that time to add to the information panels. Please call me on 0428 712 050 or email [email protected] with you anecdotes and memories.
Jane Kowald NRM/Landcare Officer
MOTHER’S DAY FIRES The Shire would like to thank all of the Volunteers who gave up their time on Mother’s Day to attend the many fires that got away thanks to the high winds. Special thanks to the ladies who gave up their special day to come into the Hall to make sandwiches for the men and woman on the fire ground. Thanks Lorreen, Judy, Mary, Sandra and Bec. The Shire of Kojonup has an amazing group of volunteers who give their time without any hesitation. We are fortunate to have this resource and we are forever grateful. Keep up the great work. Rob Cowie Regulatory/Administration Officer
EMPLOYMENT
CASUAL COOK, KITCHEN HAND & CLEANER Springhaven Lodge is currently recruiting for a person willing to be a Cook, Kitchen Hand and Cleaner. You will need to be reliable, able to cook, work alone and must be able to work as part of the team. This position is a casual position and you must be available to fill any of the above positions mentioned as required at short notice and to relieve staff on leave. You will be paid under the Aged Care Award 2010. A current police clearance is essential.
REGISTERED NURSE Springhaven Lodge is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse. Aged Care experience is desirable but not necessary as opportunities to expand knowledge and education in Aged Care will be given.
This is a permanent part time position. The successful applicant will need to be available to work public holidays and school holidays. A current police clearance is essential. If you require further information about either position please contact 9831 2800. Applications including a covering letter and resume are to be addressed to: Manager of Aged Care Services, Springhaven Lodge PO Box 163 KOJONUP WA 6395 Or emailed to: [email protected]
Sue Northover Manager Aged Care Services
PUBLIC NOTICES
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – SALE OF VEHICLE The Shire of Kojonup is seeking expressions of interest for the outright purchase of the following vehicle: #EOI PE0071 Isuzu Fire Truck (Old Mobrup Fire Truck) 1996 Isuzu Tray Top Truck 4 cylinder Diesel Manual Flat top tray Water tank, pump and some Firefighting equipment included Approximately 113,564 km Currently licensed to 30 June 2017 To be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis. For further information or to arrange inspection, contact Ms Vicki Ramm on 9831 2900 between 8:30am and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Expressions of Interest are to be: 1) Received In writing by the closing date, 2) Clearly marked with the expression of interest
number,
3) Include the purchase price offered including GST, and
4) Marked attention the CEO. Closing Date: 4:00pm, Friday, 9 June 2017 These can be: • Mailed to: Shire of Kojonup, PO Box 163, KOJONUP
WA 6395 • Delivered to: the Shire Office at 93-95 Albany
Highway, Kojonup. • Emailed to: [email protected] Council reserves the right to not necessarily accept the highest or any offer. Rick Mitchell-Collins Chief Executive Officer
ASPHALT SURFACING WORKS – KOJONUP TOWN SITE Fulton Hogan Industries, on behalf of Main Roads Western Australia, will be undertaking asphalt surfacing works in the Township of Kojonup. The works involve asphalting the intersections of: • Albany Highway and Kojonup-Katanning Road • Pensioner Road • Broomehill – Kojonup Road • Benn Parade • Blackwood Road • Plus Blackwood Road and Pensioner Road Intersection This work will take place between Monday, 22 May and Friday, 26 May from 7:00am to 5:00pm, weather permitting. During these works, there will be some temporary lane and road closures and the speed limit will be reduced to ensure the safety of both our workers and passing traffic. Traffic control measures and advisory signage will be in place to assist motorists throughout the work area. Heavy machinery is required to complete these works and although care will be taken to minimise noise levels there may be some impact on nearby residents. The work is necessary to preserve the road pavement and provide an appropriate surface for heavy vehicle traffic however, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and apologise for any disruptions and inconvenience the works will cause to residents and business during this period. If you have questions regarding the scope and timing of works please contact Main Roads WA, Great Southern Region office on 9892 0555. If your questions are about Fulton Hogan’s operations on site, please contact the project team on 0427 943 315 or by email at [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Council Meetings & Events
Advisory Committee Meetings & Events
Community Events & Activities
Event Date Time Place Open/Closed Details
Volunteer Awards Sunday 21 May 2017
2:30pm Memorial Hall Open to Public Call Serena Jade (Community Development
Officer) 9831 0500
Asphalt Surfacing Works Mon – Thursday 22 – 26 May 2017
Kojonup Town Site
Mainroads WA – 9892 0555 Fulton Hogan – 0427 943 315
Shire President available for Appointments
Wednesday 24 May 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm
At the Shire in the President’s
Room
Open to Public Call Miranda Wallace (Executive Assistant)
9831 2408
Play in the Park Wednesday 24 May 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm
Apex Park Open to Public Call Lorreen Greeuw (Senior Library Officer)
9831 2412
Kodja Place Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday 25 May 2017
7:00pm At the Shire in the Reception
Lounge
Open to Public Agendas & Minutes will be available on the Shire
website.
‘Kookoo Kookaburra’ Show
Thursday 30 May 2017
Kojonup DHS Drama Room
School Students Only
Kojonup DHS 9831 2300
Phil & AJ Shephard & The World’s Fastest E-
Type Jaguar
Tuesday 30 May 2017
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Library Open to Public Call Lorreen Greeuw (Senior Library Officer)
9831 2412
Shire President available for Appointments
Wednesday 31 May 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm
At the Shire in the President’s
Room
Open to Public Call Miranda Wallace (Executive Assistant)
9831 2408
Storytime Friday 2 June 2017
10:30am Library Open to Public Call Lorreen Greeuw (Senior Library Officer)
9831 2412
Audit Committee Meeting
Tuesday 2 June 2017
9:00am At the Shire in the Reception
Lounge
Closed to Public Call Anthony Middleton (Manager Corporate Services) 9831 2405
Council Briefing Session Tuesday 6 June 2017
11:00am At the Shire in the Reception
Lounge
Closed to Public Call Miranda Wallace (Executive Assistant)
9831 2408
Shire President available for Appointments
Wednesday 7 June 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm
At the Shire in the President’s
Room
Open to Public Call Miranda Wallace (Executive Assistant)
9831 2408
EOI’s for Sale of Vehicle (Old Mobrup Firetruck)
Close
Friday 9 June 2017
4:00pm Open to Public Call Rob Cowie (Regulatory/Administration
Officer) 9831 2400
Springhaven Lodge Biggest Morning Tea
Tuesday 13 June 2017
10:00am Springhaven Lodge
Open to Public Call Springhaven 9831 2800
Shire President available for Appointments
Wednesday 14 June 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm
At the Shire in the President’s
Room
Open to Public Call Miranda Wallace (Executive Assistant)
9831 2408
