2

27 MARCH 2019

GOURMET IN THE GARDEN 2019 Last Friday evening the Shire of Kondinin hosted its second Gourmet in the Garden event at the Kondinin Community Garden. The 102 guests arrived from across the district to mingle in the garden which had been beautifully decorated by locals Jo McCubbing and Helen Crane with pre-dinner drinks served by Charlie & Collette Vintage Caravan, aka Simone Lockyer with assistance from Mum Heather, live acoustic music by Denise and Rene of Rhyme and Reason and some lovely canapes . Guests then moved into the marquee which looked amazing orchestrated by Rachel Andrews and her team with ivy and festoon lights hanging from the roof tops, timber barrels adorned with fairy lights and each table decorated to perfection with gorgeous flowers from The Flower Farmacy. The meal was cooked by Sophie Budd of Taste Budd Studios and comprised a delicious entrée of boiled potato Gnocchi with tomato source, yabbies caught from local dams, parmesan and fresh basil served with Sophie’s special home made focaccia. This was followed by a main meal of slow cooked lamb with salad and vegetables from the community garden with a scrumptious dessert of cold lemon souffle made from local lemons. The souffle was an old favourite of Sophie’s which won her first prize in a cooking competition at 16 in the UK! During the evening each table was asked to vote on naming the ‘Community Garden Chook’ from a list of 40 nominations which were submitted to the Shire prior to the event. This was no easy task from a list of very creative suggestions, however the most votes went to ‘Princess Layer’, which was nominated by Hanusia Holland. The winners of the raffles were also announced with the $150 Garden Treasures going to Tammy Wilkins, the Gourmet Delights going to Pauline

from Corrigin and the $50 voucher from CC’s Café going to Minnie Lucchesi. It is intended that the money raised in the raffles will be going towards

the purchase of a community marquee. The running of these type of events is not possible without the assistance of volunteers. I would especially like to thank Rachel Andrews and her team in the amazing job they did on decorating the marquee and to Jo McCubbing who continues to be a stalwart in developing the community garden and Helen Crane who with Jo decorated the entrance and the garden and prepared the canapes. A shout out also to everyone that helped at the busy bee, to Alan, Heather and Ellen who caught and peeled the yabbies and did the registration, to Graeme Robertson and his crew from the Kulin Bush Races and Steve and Sacha who put up and took done the marquee and to all the Shire staff who assisted during the week to prepare for the event. Thank you also to Kristo and Jenny for taking some fabulous photos on the night. A huge thank you also Mia and Ann Franich, Janet Repacholi, Jan Wilkins, Carla Waters and her friend for helping with the prepping in the kitchen before the event, and to local school children Indigo and Maddi Collard, Zali Smeed, Jude and Eli Ackesson-Werth, Albert Eades, Deacon Blurton and Jorja Dohnt for helping Sophie on the night. And most importantly it was wonderful to see locals and visitors from across the district enjoying the evening in an amazing setting with good company, good food, drinks served with a smile from Simone’s gorgeous caravan, lots of laughter, fantastic music, and the fires burning into the night.

Tory Young

Tory, Helen and Jo working on the outdoor area

Rachel completing the finishing touches on the tables

Taylor doing some heavy lifting Mia ready to make the Gnocchi

Janet, Mia and Ann help Sophie make the Gnocchi

27 MARCH 2019

Kerry, Jenny, Maree, Rachel and Ayu

Mark, Tory, Alan and Perri

Robin and Laura

Kel and Maree Jen and Ayu

Aurely, Heather, Amanda, Noelene and Tammy

Rene and Denise of Rhyme and Reason

Simone Lockyer servers drinks from her Charlie & Collette Caravan

Photographer Kristo Orma captures the marquee beautifully

Event Supported by Department of Communities

3

4

The WA Government has opened Round 4 of the Agriculture and Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Program. Round 4 was announced by Ministers Kelly and MacTiernan on 28 February 2019. The program offers grants of up to $20,000 to people working in agriculture and aquaculture to research world-leading innovations and how to apply them in Western Australia. Applications close April 28, 2019. For more information please contact: Email: science@jtsi.wa.gov.au Contact officers: Jane Gilligan Phone: +61 8 9222 0755

COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT COMES TOGETHER JUST IN TIME!

The Shire of Kondinin in conjunction with the Kondinin Primary School and the Kondinin Arts Group with assistance from Titan Engineering have been working together to create a new collection of public art work that has been recently installed up at the Kondinin Community Garden. In December last year Ann Smoker and Tory Young were fortunate to spend an afternoon with the Kondinin Primary School students creating a collection of drawings by the students that related to a garden. The students came up with some fabulous illustrations of animals, people, tools, and plants that you might find in a garden. A huge thank you to Ann Smoker from the Kondinin Arts Group who then enlarged the images, enabling them to be drawn onto the steel panels with chalk. Using the plasma cutter shared by the Kondinin Men’s Shed and Arts Group, Tory, Ann and Rob Eastley spent time at the Men’s Shed on a Sunday to chalk and then plasma cut the student’s de-signs onto the panels. At short notice (thank you Vaughan!) Titan Engineering then painted the panels and gifted some old timber poles to install the designs at the community garden. A big thank you to Rob Eastley who volunteered his time in doing a fantastic job in plasma cut-ting the designs. Thank you also to Shire Works Crew, Mick, Geoff and Bob who installed the signs at just the right angles in time for the din-ner last Friday evening. The art work is installed on the western wall of the garden and in the morning and when the lights were shining last Friday night (as captured above by Annie Mitchell), create a reflection on the fence behind. Kondinin Primary School kids are welcome to drop into the garden to see if they can recognise their drawings!

Art work creates a reflection last Friday night - photo courtesy of Annie

27 MARCH 2019

5

20 MARCH 2019

If you would like to include a notice or receive the Weekly Echo via Email please contact cso@kondinin.wa.gov.au or 9889 1006 before 10am Tuesday

Local Community Group Notices are Free!!!

SHIRE COMMUNITY GRANTS 2018/2019

A reminder that any groups who received funding in the 2018/2019 grant round please complete projects and submit invoices to the Shire by 15th June 2019 to ensure that you receive your funding.

SHIRE COMMUNITY GRANTS 2019/2020

Applications for the next round of Shire of Kondinin Community Grants are now open. Copies of the application form are included in this Echo or can be found at the offices or on the Shire Website www.kondinin.wa.gov.au. Grants up to $7500 are available for community groups and must be received by 4:30pm Monday the 8th April 2019. If you have any questions please contact Tory Young on 9889 1006.

KidSport delivers $27 million worth of opportunities for WA kids 18 March 2019

The State Government's program to assist lower-income families to get their children involved in organised

sport has hit a $27 million milestone, with more than 80,000 WA kids having now benefitted from the

Initiative. The KidSport program provides eligible children with grants of up to $150 per year to help pay club fees, easing the burden the rising costs of junior sport places on families. Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray today announced the fund had hit the $27 million milestone — noting the particular benefits it had provided to regional WA, where it has delivered $10 million to eligible children, all the way from Albany to Karratha. Since the program started in in 2011, KidSport has distributed more than 176,000 vouchers to more than 82,000 children. Of those children, some 55,500 had never joined a club before. The cities of Wanneroo and Cockburn have both been big supporters of the program, helping to deliver $2.5 million and $1 million of vouchers respectively to children in their localities.

KidSport is run by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with the help of 131 local

governments. Applications are open all year round. http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/individuals/kidsport

27 MARCH 2019

6

National Ride 2 School Day

Friday 22nd March

Thirteen riders - bikes and scooters and two walkers joined the Riding School Bus led by myself and Bronwyn Murray. Only two children who attended school on the day did not join us. Starting just before 8.00 Mrs Smeed headed off to pick up Angela, but whilst going passed David’s picked him up as he was ready. After waiting for Angela to find her helmet and tightening up both David and my helmets we met Tristan and then headed back to pick up Alfonzo. On the corner of Stubbs and Rankin Street we collected Bradley, Mehjaben, Mrs Murray and Payson (thanks Jen for dropping her off). Up a bit further to Milly, Torana and Dieter. Holly and Bridie were still a bit sleepy when we picked them up, but a promise of bacon and eggs for breakfast perked them up. Up to the Anglican Church where we met Brock and Keiren. Mrs Murray had taken some of the children who were on scooters straight to the roadhouse where she met up with Anthony. After negotiating some very rocky bike paths we made it to school, had photos and were greeted by the delicious smell of bacon, eggs, sausages, spaghetti and toast cooked up by Amy, Ruma and Naomi. Well done for all the participants and hopefully it will encourage you to ride or walk to school on a regular basis. Thanks to Bec Culbertson for the donation of the eggs and to the ladies who

cooked it up for the children. Thank you to Bronwyn who helped with the

enthusiastic riders.

27 MARCH 2019

7

Kondinin’s treasure hunt, giant crossword

puzzle and obstacle course

Monday 18th

march

This year’s bike event was planned for the 17th March but due to a clash of events it was changed

to Monday 18th March starting at 4.30pm. We had to complete with the sun setting, but everything

was finished off just as the sun was going down. Luckily we did not have a thunderstorm to contend with too. Ten children and two adults were involved in the treasure hunt, giant crossword puzzle and ob-stacle course. The participants had to ride a lap of the obstacle course which was set up on the skatepark before receiving a picture clue. The photo had to be located and a question about the place answered on the crossword. It was then back to the obstacle course to do another circuit before receiving another clue. Participants certainly got their 30 minutes of exercise on this day, which wasn’t helped when we gave out the wrong clues to one of the groups! Participants had to find clues at the community garden; school; mosaic walk; information bay and surrounds and the sporting precinct. A sausage sizzle and presentation of certificates finished the activity off. Unfortunately we are still waiting on the prizes, but they are due here next week, so we will all get together to hand these out. Thanks to Tory and Nicole for riding around with the kids and to Steve, Lynne and Bronwyn who helped to hand out the clues. Zali took the photos and a display can be seen in the CRC window with examples of the picture clues and the completed crosswords. Well done to children that participated, it was great to see you enjoying yourselves whilst learning a bit more about the community in which you live. Don’t forget to complete the surveys which can be found at www.bikeweek.com.au. It closes on Sunday 7

th April. Drop into the CRC and I will help you complete it if you do not have internet

access.

27 MARCH 2019

8

27 MARCH 2019

9

KONDININ & HYDEN

SWIMMING POOL Swimming Season Ends Sunday 31st March 2019 Residents are advised that in line with the end of the summer swimming season, the Kondinin & Hyden Swimming Pool will close for the season from 6pm Sunday 31st March 2019. Come down and bust some moves in the pool or punch out a few laps before the end of season.

27 MARCH 2019

10

COMMUNITY GARDEN WATERING ROSTER

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

WEEK 1 (RECYCLE BIN WEEK)

Hannah Wallace AREA 1

Jen Henderer AREA 1

Jo McCubbing AREA 2

Denis McCubbing AREA 1

Dave MacPherson AREA 2

WEEK 2 (NON-RECYCLE BIN WEEK)

AREA 1 Margi Pool AREA 1

Toni Smeed AREA 2

Marilyn Nelson AREA 2

Tory Young AREA 2

Watering Roster at Community Garden

AREA 1 (SOUTHERN SECTION OF GARDEN) The handbags and jeans on the fence, shrubs at rear of garden near to painted tank, the planter box on the men’s toilets, the large sleeper beds, the mulberry tree and the fig tree, the plants behind the stand up sleepers near the fire pit, the rosemary path and turn on the reticulation beds. AREA 2 (NORTHERN SECTION OF GARDEN) Plants around the nature play area in the pots, beds and path, the plants behind the stand up sleepers and along the fence between garden and nature play area, the succulents in the bath tubs, the planter box on ladies toilet, the pot plants under the kiosk, the planter boxes under the kiosk and turn on the reticulation beds.

The Shire of Kondinin advises that

Restricted Burning is now in affect and

anyone wishing to set fire to a paddock or

burn must contact their local Fire Control

Officer for a burning permit.

The Restricted Burning Period applies

until the 31st March 2019 weather

conditions permitting. Please check with

the Shire regarding Harvest Bans and

DFES regarding Total Fire Bans.

Mia Dohnt

Chief Bush Fire Control Officer

RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD Until 31 March

BURNING PERMIT REQUIRED

27 MARCH 2019

11

KARLGARIN RESIDENTS CENTENARY 2020

The local community encourages all Karlgarin residents to please

complete the community survey relating to the 2020 Centenary. Copies of the survey were in the Weekly Echo or available at the

Shire offices or by contacting Vanessa Spurr on

nessandgreg@bigpond.com

27 MARCH 2019

12

Close on 31st

April 2019

27 MARCH 2019

13

27 MARCH 2019

14

Hyden CRC The Hyden CRC is looking for an individual to work at our front desk one

day per week. The successful applicant would need to have the following:

Have excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products

including publisher

Have a friendly disposition in taking calls and face to face with

customers

Be comfortable in a team environment

Be willing to learn all the aspects of the CRC

Be willing to work in a flexible environment.

There may be a possibility of more relief work at times.

If you could please respond with your CV by COB Tuesday 30th April 2019 to Leonie James

jesmond_dene@bigpond.com or please call her with any queries 0427 895 045.

CUSTOMER SERVICE / ADMIN OFFICER Casual - Relief

Applications are invited from interested persons for Casual/Relief Customer Service/Admin Officer. The successful candidate will possess a high attention to detail, a strong customer service ethic and a ’can do’ attitude. You will be required to undertake a variety of tasks including front counter enquiries, library duties, receipting of money & banking, as well as other administration duties as required. To be successful in this position, you will have previous customer service experience and demonstrated computer skills with word, excel and publisher. Training will be provided by Council as necessary. Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Local Government Officer WA Interim Award 2011 plus casual loading. If you enjoy being part of a team and making things happen, then we want to hear from you. Please send your written application and resume detailing your relevant experience, qualifications and skills accompanied by two recent references or the names of two referees to Ian Holland by Friday 3rd May 2019. For more information please call Mr Ian Holland, Executive & Technical Support Officer, 9889 1006, or email eso@kondinin.wa.gov.au. Mia Dohnt Chief Executive Officer Shire of Kondinin PO Box 7 Kondinin 6367 As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, the Shire of Kondinin encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply, to join us in servicing our community.

27 MARCH 2019

14

15

SHIRE OF KONDININ

SALE BY TENDER

1999 John Deere 310 Backhoe

Council is seeking tenders for the sale of 1 x 1999 John Deere 310 Backhoe Backhoe Registration Number KN 71 currently situated at the Kondinin Shire depot in Hyden.

The sale of the vehicle is on an AS IS WHERE IS basis. Intending tenderers are to make their own assumptions regarding the vehicle.

The vehicle can be made available for inspection by prior arrangement by contacting Mr Mark Burgess, Manager of Works on 0427 981 812

Tenders will close at 4.00pm on Monday 8th

April 2019. Tenders should be addressed to

The Chief Executive Officer Shire of Kondinin

PO Box 7 Kondinin WA 6367

And clearly marked “Confidential - Tender No. 2/2018-2019 John Deere Backhoe”

Or tenders will be accepted by email to ceo@kondinin.wa.gov.au

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Late tenders will not be accepted.

Mia Dohnt Chief Executive Officer Shire of Kondinin

EVERY CLUB WEBINARS

The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries is hosting a range of Webinars that will cover all Every Club Workshop topics (formerly Club Business workshops) .

Short for web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the web using video conferencing software. A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements is the ability to give, receive and discuss information in real-time.

Using Webinar software participants can share audio, documents and applications with webinar attendees. This is useful when the webinar host is conducting a lecture or information session. While the presenter is speaking they can share desktop applications and documents.

We encourage you to promote the next webinar to people within your locality. Once they have registered we will send them additional information leading up to the webinar.

Managing Club People

When: Wednesday 10 April 2019

Time: 6:0pm – 7:30pm

Workshop Description: What are the key roles within your club and have you got the skills (audit) Understand the importance of people within the club and how to recognise and reward

Understand training and opportunities for learnings for club personnel. Understand key principles of volunteer management. Understand the importance of planning to meet future needs. It is essential to register for each webinar. To register please go to: https://www.trybooking.com/ZXGD

27 MARCH 2019

16

27 MARCH 2019

17

ROAD SAFETY COMMUNITY GRANTS — Project Grants Who can apply? Groups to implement road safety projects. These are usually 12 month projects with a plan to be sustainable after funding. How much can I apply for? A maximum amount of $25,000. How to apply? Applications must be made electronically via https://rsc.smartygrants.com.au/applicant/login. If you require more information please contact Grants Officer on 1300 999 772 or grants@rsc.wa.gov.au Applications close: last Friday of March, June, September and December at 5.00pm

Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme - Round 2 of 2018/19 Who can apply? Assists talented regional athletes with out-of-pocket travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at eligible regional, state and national championships or events that fall within the performance pathway controlled by the recognised SSA / NSO. How much can I apply for? $150 How to apply? Applications for this grants are to be completed on line via the following link http://portal.dsr.wa.gov.au/pages/AthleteTravelSubsidy.aspx. Please direct Wheatbelt enquiries to Emma.draper@dlgsc.wa.gov.au call 9690 2400 or contact the dedicated ATSS enquiry email: travelsubsidy@dlgsc.wa.gov.au Applications close: Friday 12 April 2019

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and will continue to be updated If you require any assistance in applying for these grants or know of other similar grants that are

currently available please do not hesitate to contact the Shire’s Manager Planning and Development, Tory Young on 9889 1006 or mpd@kondinin.wa.gov.au

COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Are you a community group or local club that is looking for project or event support and

assistance?

LOTTERYWEST GRANTS Who can apply? Local Governments and incorporated and un-incorporated organisations How much can I apply for? Lotterywest accept applications from $1000 upwards and for un-incorporated organisations or those not regis-tered for GST a maximum amount of $15,000. How to apply? Applications for Lotterywest Grants are to be completed on line via the following link: lotterywest.wa.gov.au Applications close: Lotterywest Grants are open all year round and have a number of different categories such as furniture and equipment, community outdoor spaces, community events, vehicles and heritage and conversation. It generally takes at least 3 months from the time of submission to approval.

DEPARTMENT CULTURE AND THE ARTS GRANT Who can apply? Any individuals, groups, or organisations looking to undertake community art projects. How much can I apply for? Up to $15,000 How to apply? Applications for the Creative Development and the Community Engagement Grant are to be submitted on-line via the following link: dca.wa.gov.au Applications close: Applications are open all year round.

ROAD SAFETY COMMUNITY GRANTS — Event Grants Who can apply? Community groups that is participating and including the road safety activities within their event. How much can I apply for? All event grant applications are assessed by the Road Safety Community Grants Committee. The grant amount will be based on: Number of attendees, Promotion and delivery of the road safety message, Supporting policies. How to apply? Applications must be made electronically via https://rsc.smartygrants.com.au/applicant/login. If you require more information please contact Grants Officer on 1300 999 772 or grants@rsc.wa.gov.au Applications close: last Friday of every month at 5.00pm

SALUTING THEIR SERVICE COMMUNITY COMMEMORATIVE GRANTS Who can apply? Australian urban and rural communities to better manage our natural resources and preserve biodiversity in the face of chal-lenges such as land degradation, limited water resources and climate change. How much can I apply for? $100,000 and over . How to apply? Applications for this grants are to be completed on line via the following link https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35054%26sid%3d1605&SA=SNA&FID=35054&sid=1605 Applications close: Wednesday 17 April 2019

27 MARCH 2019

18

EVENTS & CALENDAR DATES

March 2019

25th - 29th March - Medical Centre close

31st March - Kondinin & Hyden Swimming Pool close

1th April - Kondinin Medical Centre reopen

3rd April - Grant Information Session from Lotterywest @ Hyden CRC

8th April - Community Grant 2019/2020 close

- Shire of Kondinin Sale by Tender 1999 John Deere 310 Backhoe

17th April - Youth Week 2019 trip to Fremantle

25th April - ANZAC Day

April 2019

27 MARCH 2019

19

27 MARCH 2019

20

27 MARCH 2019

21

27 MARCH 2019

22

27 MARCH 2019

23

27 MARCH 2019

24

27 MARCH 2019