Bulletin Board
Publication date 28th October, 2009
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Over recent weeks I have had the pleasure in observing several milestones in the Shire’s development.
Firstly, I attended the opening celebration for the new IGA Supermarket at Berrigan. This new facility sees a significant investment by Roger and Dale King to relocate from the old "Big Store" supermarket, also in Chanter Street. Roger, Dale and their staff have done a great job in developing and opening the new store. Berrigan residents now have a first class facility that should encourage local shopping.
Secondly, I attended the 20 years celebration for K & A Foods at Finley. Anna and Kevin Tengstrom have developed a first class business over their twenty years at Finley. While the business commenced in modest facilities, the equipment and facilities now employed by the business are the best available. Anna and Kevin are strong supporters of the Shire community and I would encourage residents to drop in and see just what services they can provide to you.
Australia Day celebrations are just around the corner again and will be conducted at Barooga. If you are aware of anyone or a group that should be nominated for an award now is the time to act. Nominations close on 13th November 2009. Further information regarding Award categories and the nomination process are included in this Bulletin Board.
BULLETIN ITEMS
AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS
Do you know someone who works hard in our community? Do they deserve recognition as part of Berrigan Shire’s Australia Day awards?
Nominations for Australia Day awards close on 13th November and the community is encouraged to take part in the awards process.
We encourage the community to nominate shire residents for the Australia Day awards. The 2009 Berrigan Shire Australia Day celebration will be held in Barooga.
The awards recognise and reward community service and outstanding contribution and achievement to the community.
The awards are:
► Citizen of the Year
► Young Citizen of the Year (21 years of age and under)
► Sportsperson of the Year
► Junior Sportsperson of the Year (21 years of age and under)
► Team/Community Organisation of the Year
Nomination forms are available from the Council’s office and the libraries at Berrigan, Tocumwal, Barooga and Finley.
Recognising residents who make tireless contributions to our community is vital. Don’t let this opportunity pass without considering this important award.
CASUAL POOL ATTENDANTS
The Council is seeking to employ casual Pool Lifeguards for the forthcoming summer season which commences mid November 2009.
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and be 18 years old or over and willing to have a Working With Children Check:
Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard certificate
Senior First Aid Certificate and extensive experience in responding to aquatic emergencies along with Oxygen Resuscitation Certificate
Class C Drivers Licence
Hours of Employment:
ROADSIDE GRAZING
Residents wishing to graze stock on road reserves should contact the Council for further information regarding access to these and conditions regarding specific roads.
PORTSEA CAMP
Portsea Camp is again being offered to children between the ages of 9 – 12 that reside in the Berrigan Shire.
Camp Dates: 18th January to 24th January 2010
Cost: $275.00
The cost includes travel to and from camp, accommodation, meals for the week and also a hat, T-shirt and a water bottle.
There are a great number of activities, all supervised. It’s a great week for the children with Berrigan Shire having only twenty places reserved.
Also needed are adult volunteers
For more information please contact Karen Hanna at the Council.
to attend the camp with the children as counsellors. Volunteer counsellors get to go for free, must be 18 or over at the time of the camp and undergo a Victorian Working with Children Check.
NATIONAL RURAL WOMEN’S COALITION
The National Rural Women’s Coalition is an organization that was formed in 2002 to ensure better social and economic outcomes for women in rural townships and on farms.
The Coalitions key project for 2009 is to identify projects and activities that have supported some communities to become thriving and successful by identifying stories and best practice examples from those communities.
The Coalition will use the stories as a source of inspiration information for other communities who are concerned about their viability.
Stories can be emailed to
Hours are flexible and will vary according to the requirement of the pool committees. Applicants will be employed on a casual basis.
Locations: Council operates pools in the townships of Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal. Applicants can apply to work at any one or all of these venues.
Salary: Salary for these positions is $20.5962 per hour with penalty rates applied to Saturday and Sunday hours worked.
Contact: Karen Hanna at the Council on 03 5888 5100 for a position description. Applications stating your relevant experience and qualification should be forwarded to the General Manager.
Karen@mulgasolutions.com.au or s.stoddart@nrwc.com.au. Further information is available at www.nrwc.com.au
YOUTH4YOUTH
The Youth4Youth group has been busy with a visit to Finley Rotary and the Council by representatives to give an update of their progress. The group have been meeting at the lunch break during school. They have been busy organising a logo, communication boards and projects.
With the support of the Youth Development Committee a demonstration, coaching and competition day will be held at the Finley Skate Park on Sunday December 6th. Simply Skating will bring four qualified coaches from Melbourne to demonstrate safety and skills for Skateboarding, BMX and Scooters.
The day will also have male and female basketball competitions, Hip Hop Dancing and other activities for all age groups within the Shire. Keep an eye out for more details in the Shire libraries, the SRN and on notice boards.
A notice Board will also be erected at the Skate Park for the teenagers to let everyone know what is happening in the Shire for Youth. This board will also have important phone numbers for teenagers to contact if they have the need.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
At the October meeting of the Youth Development meeting it was decided to begin the formal process to become a Section 355 Committee of Shire. If a Community member within the Shire would like to nominate for a position on the Youth Development Committee or would like more information please contact please contact the Community Development Officer Andrew Richardson at the Shire Office. The General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19th November at 6pm in the Bowls room at the Finley R.S.Club.
SIR RODEN CUTLER CHARITIES
Again the partnership with Jerilderie, Conargo and Berrigan Shire has been successful in attaining $1500 from the Sir Roden Cutler for Yallambee Disability Services. The presentation of the sponsorship coincided with Yallambee’s opening. The very large crowd ensured the Yallambee board that they have made a positive move in locating their service within the Berrigan Shire.
CENTACARE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS FOR CARERS
ASSISTING WITH DEPRESSION
One 3 hour session aimed at family members and friends of people with a mental illness
identify different types of Mood Disorders
Identify how Depression presents itself
Understand the issues of co-morbidity and Depression
Understand the range of treatment options for Depressive Disorders
Identify some practical ways by which to support the person for whom you care in their recovery and management
Thursday 12th November 1-4pm at Berrigan
Thursday 12th November 6-9pm at Finley
Friday 13th November 10-1pm at Tocumwal
Venue: Carer will be informed at time of booking
Bookings Are Essential. Call Wendy Toole on 03-58834870 or mob 0427288170
Email: wtoole@cso.wagga.catholic.edu.au
OUTDOOR DINING AND FOOTPATH TRADING POLICY
After a period of community consultation, the Council has now adopted an Outdoor Dining and Footpath Trading Policy. The policy has a series of aims:
To provide certainty for traders about permitted activity on Council footpaths and thus encourage vibrant "main street" trading areas in all our towns,
To provide some protection for the Council and its ratepayers exposed to public liability risk as a result of trading activities on the footpath,
To provide a clear trafficable throughway on town footpaths suitable for use by pedestrians using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and motorised scooters.
The policy will come into effect from 1 January 2010 and the Council will be in contact with relevant businesses before that date. Copies of the policy are available by contacting the Council administration office or on the Council website at http://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au.
WALL HANGINGS
Everyone is welcome to the Berrigan Library Community Room to discover the fabulously creative fabric artwork by Ellie Vangelovski.
Ellie is a talented artist majoring in fine-artwork and this small exhibition is only a taste of her wealth of creativity.
Exhibition will be available until mid-November.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Mrs June Arthur generously gave her time and all her own materials to teach the primary school children the fine art of floral card creations with ‘Flowers Forever’.
The students loved the fact that their cards will last and can be given to that someone special for that special occasion.
READING KITS
The new donated reading kits are a welcome addition to Finley Library where the Yallambee group visit weekly to enrich their experiences of books.
WIRELESS HOTSPOTS
Wireless hotspot is available at each Library Branch. Ask your friendly Library Officer for a free ticket.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
‘Read on the Wild Side!’From December 1st 2009 to 12th February 2010 the Library Service is offering students between 5 and 16 years the chance to win prizes and incentives if they join the Summer Reading Program. Encyclopedia Brittanica are the major supporters. Ask your local library officer how to enroll.