LOCKHART SHIRE LOCKHART SHIRE LOCKHART SHIRE NEWSLETTER October 2015NEWSLETTER October 2015NEWSLETTER October 2015 Our Values Our Values Our Values --- Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; AdaptabilityLeadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; AdaptabilityLeadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability

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It has been a little disappointing that the rain has dropped away during September and the early part of October. Some of us have been fortunate to receive some isolated showers giving us the potential to have a better harvest than last year and Shire-wide an average production year. With the amount of rainfall we have received during the winter months and the weather warming up considerably in recent days, the vegetation growth has exploded. With the onset of drier times this vegetation will dry quickly and may create a fire hazard, so please be vigilant and restrict if possible the danger, by creating a fire break or reducing the hazard by the appropriate means. Mowing your block or grazing heavily will be a benefit for everyone and ultimately reduce the fire risk. Thank you! Council has received some very promising news with the New South Wales Government releasing its IPART Report into the current state of the Local Government Industry. The Lockhart Shire has received a positive report saying we are “Fit for the Future” to govern as a Rural Council under the Rural Council Model. Some 20 councils in NSW applied to be assessed as “Fit for the Future” under the Rural Council Model. Only 9 out of the 20 were successful and fortunately we were one of the 9. A number of our neighbouring councils were unfortunately assessed as not fit for the future, thus having the potential to cause some concern. Keeping our own identity is our priority and being a Rural Council is what we believe in. The Government has given Councils up to 18 November 2015 to address the IPART recommendations

before the Government ultimately hands down their decision. It is still possible that your shire may be merged, as the Government has not ruled it out even though we have been declared „Fit for the Future as a Rural Council‟. Your Councillors and the Lockhart Shire website or Facebook will relay any further information that needs to be circulated. Council recently conducted a workshop to review the Shire‟s Economic Development Policy which was quite an invigorating session. A number of visionary ideas were discussed which has the possibility of increasing our industry and consequently our future population including your families. Our visionary target is to increase our population to between 4500 to 5000 people. It can be achieved because it has been done in other local government areas before, but we may have to take some risks. If you have any ideas on how we can grow our Shire please don‟t hesitate to talk to your local Councillors or you can write or email the council. The policy document will be available for the general public to read as soon as it is adopted by Council. Australia Day Celebrations will be hosted by the Pleasant Hills Community Association on 26 January 2016 at Pleasant Hills. I thank them for putting their hands up and I know from past events held at Pleasant Hills it will be a fun and enjoyable day for all.

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ROCKOOSH Enrolments

Enrolments for ROCKOOSH are now open.

ROCKOOSH is the name of the first stage of the Before and After School Care Program within the Shire, which will be conducted at The Rock Central School. It is a result of collaboration between Council and The Rock Central School, whereby the School provides the premises and Council conducts the service

It is anticipated that the new service will commence in the first school term of 2016, and will be available primarily to primary school aged children. It is expected that the centre will be licenced for 20 children.

The likely hours of operation will be from 7am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm each school day and a vacation care program is anticipated in school holidays.

Fees have not yet been finalised but will be similar to fees currently being charged in other centres. Parents should be aware that up to 85% of fees are refundable from Government subject to means testing of income

It is very important for parents to have their children enrolled well in advance of next year to avail themselves of the opportunity to use this important and needed service.

Enrolment forms are available at The Rock Central School during school term and downloadable from Council‟s website www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au.

Further information may be obtained by contacting either Rod Shaw or Craig Fletcher on 02-69205305.

Rod Shaw

General Manager

Nominations for Australia Day Awards are open so please give thought to who you would like to acknowledge on Australia Day for their contributions to their community or organisation. Details are on the Council website. As we all know disposing of our waste is a big problem and council landfill sites are filling rapidly. The introduction of recycling has improved the longevity of the landfill sites helping the environment we live in. To further assist with recycling Council is introducing waste facility re-use centres at Lockhart and The Rock. Basically you will deposit potential re-use products for example bikes, wheels, springs, ceramics, fencing wire, vintage items, metal, timber and many other items. These items will be assessed by council landfill operators and be available for the general public to acquire. A monetary donation will be required before items are released to their new owner. The re-use program will

operate at the same time as landfill sites are normally open. Further information will be on Councils website. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend both Lockhart and The Rock Shows held in our Shire recently. Congratulations to both The Rock and Lockhart Show committees for their voluntary work in hosting such successful shows for our residents. Well done! Once again the Spirit of the Land Festival was a huge success and thank you to the committee for organising it. A large crowd attended with the weather being fine. Many people commented on how they enjoyed themselves. These successful events are a great boost for the profile of our Shire and Tourism during the twelve months. Stay optimistic Peter Yates

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Totem Skateboarding Fun at Lockhart Shire in September On Friday 25 September Totem Skateboarding from Sydney spent the day at Heather Harradine Memorial Skate Park – Lockhart as part of a school holiday activity for young people. Nigel from Totem Skateboarding spend the day teaching young people in Lockhart the finer skills of skating, some tricks with a limbo stick and a skate board, and lastly the importance of skate park etiquette which ultimately will prevent accidents occurring. At the end of the day there was a skate competition for all of the participants with Totem Skateboarding founding member Nigel handing out some great prizes which included shoes, skateboards, and clothing. A great day was enjoyed by all who attended. Totem Skateboarding have been successfully facilitating skateboard focused community events for many years and believe they can develop self esteem, personal identity and self image through positive attitudes and activities - skateboarding is simply a vehicle for this message. If you have any program ideas for the Christmas holiday period please contact Susan Kane Ph: 0417212069 or Email: skane@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au A good book is open for everyone! Even kids! Inspire your child to read and awaken their imagination with Riverina Regional Library‘s Junior Book Club. Unfortunately children‘s reading for leisure is in decline, even though losing ourselves in a good book is one of the greatest pleasures of childhood. To assist in nurturing a reading culture in our communities Riverina Regional Library has developed Junior Book Club.

There are many reasons why we need to encourage our children to have regular opportunities for reading. Foremost is the improvement to our children‘s comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge. Also, if we can connect a child with books that

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capture their imagination, there will not only be an improvement in their literacy skills we

will also see a rise in positive attitudes and creative skills.

The further value of participating in a Junior Book Club provides our children with a safe place to discuss the book characters who might be in situations both similar to and different from their own. The structure of a child-driven book club also teaches kids how to be independent, their collaboration instils responsibility, they learn the value of

another‘s opinion and each participant develops a sense of accomplishment.

[―It is empowering for both young readers and parents when a child becomes immersed in a book,‖ said Mr Robert Knight - Riverina Regional Library Executive Director. ―The RRL Junior Book Club initiative is unique. As successful readers are ultimately self-directed, it is designed for kids who want to connect and share their reading experiences. Learning about life through books and having opportunities such as the RRL Junior Book Club to share thoughts with their peers, helps children understand the

world around them and form their own sense of self.‖]

Adults also play a major role in nurturing a child‘s desire to read; they need to invest themselves in their children through time and shared activities so RRL has added helpful tips to the program to assist parents and schools to motivate and support readers of all

stages.

If your child would like to lead a Book Club, visit the Riverina Regional Library website for the Junior Book Club Toolkit. The book lists have been carefully selected by the Children‘s and Youth Services Librarian. The lists are colour coded by age (5-7yrs, 7-9yrs, 9-11yrs, 11-13yrs) with lists for girls, for boys, and for combined groups. Each list comprises of ten titles including classics, recent publications, Australian authors, non-fiction, books made into film and challenged authors. Even if your child does not want to be in a group but likes to read you are welcome to share the book lists for family book

chats.

There are many ways we like to read and RRL can provide your child with a style to suit. For example, apart from our favourite traditional books, our libraries provide books on CD, online ebooks, online eaudio books, graphic novels and Storybox where your child can watch and listen to a famous personality read a book. All your child needs is a

library membership for a treasure trove of reading opportunities.

Encourage your kids to tell us about their Book Club and they could win a voucher to purchase a round of books for their group. The more people talking about each Book

Club the greater chance of WINNING!

If you would like to discuss any service please contact your closest library service or you

can contact the Children‘s and Youth Services Librarian, Sharon Smith, by phone

69269755 or email smiths@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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NOW is the perfect opportunity to get skilled and work ready in 9 weeks….be ready for the new round of jobs that are

coming in the lead up to the peak Christmas season.

·Commencing 12th October through to 11th December 2015

·You can complete a Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training.

This program focuses on building foundation skills for learning, essential to getting a job. You will participate in

programs focusing on:

·WORK AND STUDY READINESS

·TIME MANAGEMENT

·TOOLS AND TACTICS TO EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS AND STUDY PATHWAYS

LOCATIONS & DATES

Classes will be on campus at Albury, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Finley, Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, Temora, Tumut,

Wagga Wagga, West Wyalong and Young.

·12 October – 11 December 2015

·Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

·9.15am – 3.15pm (times may vary depending on the campus).

HURRY... classes start soon! Enrol online or call 1300 8233 74 More information, see below

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Council Snippets 19 October 2015 Our Values - Leadership, Integrity, Progressiveness, Commitment, Accountability, Adaptability.

WORKS REPORT:

All three grader crews and one contractor have been undertaking maintenance of rural roads, being maintenance or shoulder grading, including gravel re-sheeting where possible. Planned construction projects are now commencing including Milne Street East sealing, Woodend Five Ways Road rehabilitation and The Rock Mangoplah Road

shoulder widening.

Concrete crew is undertaking various miscellaneous culvert and footpath works around the Shire, including commencing the 2015/16 PAMPS programme. This crew will also be undertaking culvert extension works for shoulder

widening road projects occurring later in the year.

The Fixing Country Roads grant project involving major culvert works at Braithwaite‘s Creek, The Rock and widening the road from Yerong Street to

Vincents Road has now re-commenced.

The construction disabled bus stops on Urana Street, either side of the new toilet block has commenced, with delivery of the new bus shelters expected in the next few weeks. The bus stops will have two new shelters, pedestrian crossings and full disabled access. Minor disruptions will be

expected within this area.

Flood Mitigation: First preliminary concept plans for flood mitigation are expected shortly and will be presented to the respective Flood Study

committees.

drumMUSTER: Two successful collection events occurred in the Shire. St Joseph‘s Catholic School managed the collection event held on 15 September at Lockhart, collecting 4214 drums, resulting in a fundraising total of $1158.85. The Rock collection event, held on 17 September, was managed by The Mens Shed. These volunteers collected 1902 drums, raising $475.50 for The Men‘s Shed. The next collection dates will occur in March 2016.

HENTY MACHINERY FIELD DAYS: Council‘s Noxious Weeds Inspector represented ERNWAG at the Henty Field Days again this year, providing numerous plant samples for display, including noxious weeds and environmental weeds, and common weeds. Interaction with members of the public included: the identification of weed species; tips to distinguish between plant species that are similar; appropriate weed control and management; education on the prevention of environmental weeds escaping gardens; focus on the recent discoveries of prohibited weeds being sold within the Riverina via the internet; emphasising the successful Red Guide Post program and providing awareness; and the successful biological controls available for various weed species. The display was well received by the public, and yet again the ERNWAG have taken further feedback for improving the display for 2016 field days. EE HECKENDORF AVIARY: Hodgson Park was again utilized as part of the Spirit of the Land Festival and will fittingly be the home of ‗Inland Pelicans‘ by Bob Teasdale, winner of the EE ‗Curly‘ Heckendorf Memorial Sculpture award sponsored by Council. The piece will become part of the Sculpture Trail and will be placed in the newly landscaped garden, site of the old aviary. SCULPTURE TRAIL: ‗Eagle‘ is poised to swoop high above the native grasses on the corner of Urana and Brookong Streets, ensuring maximum impact on visitors arriving to the town and will be the first introduction to the sculpture trail walk for those visitors arriving via Urana. Installation was completed prior to this year‘s Spirit of the Land Festival. Thanks to Lockhart and District Community Bank, the ‗Spirit of the Land‘ mob of kangaroos by David Doyle will also join the sculpture walk, remaining in their current location by Brookong Lagoon. Council has

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also consulted with members of the Spirit of the Land Committee and sculptor Sean Meany, creator of 2015 National Farm Art Sculpture Award winner ‗Rusty Cocky‘ regarding placement of the piece for the next 12 months. All parties have agreed that the current location of ‗Rain Dragon‘ is an appropriately high profile position for this year‘s and future year‘s winning sculptures. ‗Rain Dragon‘ will be relocated to the Albury Road entrance to welcome visitors from The Rock and Albury and the location will include landscaping to increase its prominence. CWA PARK: Lighting has been installed to illuminate ‗Emu Family‘ and along the footpath at the rear of the park and Memorial Hall. KEEPING OF ANIMALS POLICY: The larger allotment size and rural setting of the Shire and its residential areas is generally encouraging for property owners to house animals on their land for companionship or as a hobby. Occasionally, Council staff receives notification from concerned residents about the health of these animals, or the environment on which they are kept. Dust, odour and escapees are the most common issues raised. In an attempt to kerb frequenting issues from repeat offenders, Council requested at its October 2014 meeting to revisit the Policy. At its meeting November 2014 Council resolved for staff to draft a new Keeping of Animals Policy in line with Griffith and Forbes Council‘s to be brought to Council prior to being referred to the public for comment. Council placed the draft policy on public display on 18 December 2014 until 2 February 2015. Although there were some telephone queries and comments, Council received just two written responses. Following discussions and presentation from members of the community, Council at its meeting 16 February 2015 resolved to form a sub-committee to review proposed ‗Keeping of Animals‘ policy with the possibility of it being adopted into the future. The

sub-committee met and developed a revised policy which is simpler and allows some more flexibility for the residents, whilst still outlining Council‘s ability to act if required. Council at its meeting 17 August 2015 resolved to place on public display for 28 days the revised draft ‗Keeping of Animals‘ policy, with nil submissions received by Council. Council at its meeting 19 October 2015 resolved to adopt the revised ‗Keeping of Animals‘ policy. RECYCLING INITIATIVE – WASTE FACILITY RE-USE CENTRE: In light of the push from the NSW EPA for greater diversion of waste from landfill, Councils are introducing various initiatives to encourage re-use and recycling. A common theme across waste facilities through NSW and inter-state are ‗re-use centres‘, whereby items destined for landfill are salvaged and re-sold. Such items may have a secondary use, are rare or of vintage quality, or represent some monetary value, and can include pushbikes, furniture, steel and bricks. To ensure that the proposed re-use centres require minimal resources to operate, a set of guidelines have been produced, for operational staff and general public information. It is anticipated that the re-use shops will be quite popular, with Council‘s Landfill Operator confirming frequent and extensive interest from residents about salvageable items. A centre will be operating from both the Lockhart and The Rock sites during regular site opening hours, and pending success, may be upgraded in the future to a standard which includes undercover storage of items, and security fencing.

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Next Council Meeting

Monday 15 November 2015

Notice is given that Council’s Meeting for November will be held in the Council Chambers,

Green Street, Lockhart.

The meeting commences at 5.00pm

Members of the community are most

welcome to attend.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

All articles for the next Newsletter need to be received no later than 4pm on

Friday 13 November 2015

Council would appreciate articles in word or publisher format, jpg is also

acceptable.

Placement of articles is subject to available space.

Ph: (02) 6920 5305 Fax: (02) 6920 5247

or mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

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Corporate and Community Services

Do you receive a Centrelink or DVA pension? If you receive a Pension you can apply for a Pension Rebate on your Rates if the property on which you are applying for a Rebate is your principal place of residence. Please download the application form from Council‟s website, pick up a copy from Council‟s office or telephone Council‟s Revenue Officer on (02) 69205305. Please ensure that you attach a copy of your Pensioner Concession Card when lodging your form with Council or bring it to the office for a member of staff to photocopy.

Rates information If paying by instalments, your next instalment will

be due by 30 November 2015.

Overdue Rates are subject to daily interest in accordance with the provisions of The Local Government Act, 1993 at the interest rate approved by the Minister for Local Government. Currently, interest is set at 8.5% pa.

Failure to contact Council regarding overdue Rates may result in additional and unnecessary recovery costs which will be added to your account.

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Public Information Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

LOCKHART

GOLF CLUB *****************************************

Winter Golf

Competitions

Men's

Ladies

Mixed

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Phone: Linda - 6920 4451

Tim - 0428 462 656

LOCKHART

MEMORIAL HALL

HALL HIRE

FULL DAY $190.00

HALF DAY $110.00

NIGHT $190.00

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: Tables, Chairs, Crockery

Please contact Lockhart Shire Council

Phone: (02) 6920 5305

Urana Shire Council Newsletter

The Urana Shire Council monthly newsletter is available from Council‟s

office – 65 Green Street, Lockhart, and our newsletter similarly from Urana

Shire Council.

PLEASANT HILLS PRESCHOOL

Open Wednesdays

9.15 – 3.15

For children aged between 3 – 5yrs

For more info contact Megan 6929 6134

THE ROCK TOWN HALL

HALL HIRE

FULL DAY $190.00

HALF DAY $110.00

NIGHT $190.00

Please contact Joy Schultz

0428 566 902

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Lockhart Senior Citizen

November Activities

All gatherings held at the

Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club

1.30 Monday 2nd - Cards

1.30 Monday 9th - Meeting followed

by Bingo & afternoon tea

12.00 Sunday 15th - BBQ

1.30 Monday 16th - Cards

1.30 Monday 23rd - Bingo

1.30 Monday 30th - Cards

All gatherings are held at the Lockhart

Ex-Servicemen‟s Club

Lockhart Seniors News

All meetings held at the

Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club

President Betty Quee welcomed 22 members to our October Meeting. President Betty Quee offered Sympathy to Norma Healy on the loss of her Husband Kerry Healy. Christmas Party was discussed. It will be held at Lockhart Ex-Servicemen‘s Club on the 6th of December. December meeting to be held on the 7th December. Bring a gift $6 to exchange. M Doherty Secretary

The Rock Central School

Kindergarten

Do you have a child, or someone

you know have a child, turning 5 (or at least 6) before 31st July, 2015?

please contact

The Rock Central School on

Ph: 6920 2132

Email:

therock-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

to enrol

Lockhart Local Court Services

The Local Court Office can be found at 9 Matthews Street, Lockhart

(Council‘s Medical Centre).

The office is open the first and third Mondays of each month from 9:to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to

3:30pm.

Services available include: Births, Deaths & Marriages enquiries, family law, apprehended violence orders, advice on procedural matters relating to Court appearances, payment of court fines and civil claims matters. Assistance can be given in the making of Wills. Marriages may also

be conducted.

As a Government Access Centre you may purchase fishing licences, obtain boating

handbooks and many other publications.

Please make use of the services provided by Lockhart Court House. Phone 6920 5533 or call in

during opening hours.

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MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE

November 2015

Lockhart

2nd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 30th

9am - 12.30pm

Milbrulong

5th & 19th

11am - 12noon

Pleasant Hills

2nd, 16th & 30th

1.15pm - 2.30pm

Yerong Creek

4th & 18th

3pm - 4pm

The Rock

Now stopping directly across from Emily

Gardens Aged Care, Emily Street

5th & 19th

9am - 10.30am

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

Please check times

and dates for

changes

Lockhart Caravan Park

If you know someone looking for just the right place to set up camp with a tent or caravan, or looking to hire an on-site van, then Lockhart Caravan Park is just the place.

Situated in Green Street, the caravan park is just 100 metres from the

shopping area and within easy walking distance to all facilities.

There are 21 sites, three unpowered and eighteen powered sites.

Three Cabins which can accommodate up to 8 people are also available.

A modern camp kitchen is available as well as showers, toilets and a peaceful

location.

Contact the Manager on

0458 205 303

for bookings.

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Each TUESDAY Each WEDNESDAY SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER

ARE: (8TH & 22ND)

Lockhart 8.30am - 10.30am 8.30am - 11.30am

The Rock 1.00pm - 3.00pm 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Yerong Creek 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Pleasant Hills 10.00 am – 12.00pm

Milbrulong 8.00am – 9.00am

**The Milbrulong site is due to be permanently closed in the next 12 months

ALL CENTRES ARE CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Items not accepted include mattresses, hazardous chemicals and tyres.

Items accepted free of charge include Oil, Green waste, and E-waste. These items, as well as bricks and metals, are all sorted separately on site, so please segregate your load for easy disposal.

To keep our Shire tidy please ensure your trailer, ute or truck is covered when transporting waste. Fines apply to those who litter, whether intentionally or not.

For more information visit www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au,

or contact the Council Office

Council Waste Disposal Centres Opening Hours

Lockhart Lions Club Recycling Location: Next to Uncle Toby‟s Shed, northern side of railway line.

Entry from Brookong Street.

Opening Times: Daylight Hours, seven days a week

Items

Paper/Magazines, Books (incl. phone books) Cardboard, Glass bottles & Jars (rinsed) Aluminium cans -Scrap aluminium, Plastics of any kind incl. bottles (rinsed), bags and wrapping

Unacceptable Items

Wax-coated cartons, Polystyrene, Light bulbs, Fluorescent tubes, Window glass, Heat-treated glass,

Steel cans or drums

Items we definitely don’t want

Soiled disposable nappies

Be a responsible recycler. To make our job easier

please use receptacles provided.

Thank you

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Health & Associated Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

OPTOMETRIST Russell and Chalker EyecarePlus visit

Lockhart regularly for comprehensive

consultations including glaucoma testing,

cataract assessments , macular

degeneration.

Adults and children’s assessments, and

Veteran’s Affairs patients welcome.

Spectacle frames available.

For Appointments Phone:

(02) 6921 8833.

Home Care Service of NSW Lockhart/Urana/The Rock

Enquiries: 6920 5286

Co-ordinator - Robyn Pearse

We provide the following services:

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Respite Services

Referral Intake: 1300 881 144

X-RAY SERVICE

X-ray services are available every second

Friday at Lockhart & District Hospital. A

referral from the doctor is required.

For appointments phone 6930 7100

Lockhart Community Health Services Lockhart Community Health Nurses are available

for self-referral

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, ph: 6930 7100

The Rock Community Health Nurses are available for self-referral Mon, Wed, Fri, ph: 6930 7100 or

Mob: 0427 107 897

Early Childhood Clinics—Wed, Lockhart

–Thurs, The Rock

Other services available include:

Physiotherapy—Wed, ph: 6930 7100

Women‘s Health—6930 7100

Murrumbidgee

Medicare Local have a counsellor providing counselling on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

at the Lockhart Medical Practice.

Referrals are needed.

Just call the surgery on 69205249 to make an appointment.

Tai Chi Tai Chi classes are held every Monday morning at 9.30am at Lockhart Uniting Church Hall. This is a form of gentle exercise for older people. Newcomers are welcome. Contact

Larraine Hoffmann on 69206233.

Interested in cycling?

Bike riding group leaving every Saturday morning at 7am from

Latte Da, Green St,

Ride from 10 – 30km All welcome

Contact Foxy for more info

0447 239 216

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Our services delivery areas encompass the Lockhart & Urana Shires. For further classification of service provision in what areas and for any queries please contact Lockhart on 02 6920 4162.

Weekly Wagga bus Run—Wednesdays Urana to Wagga Bus 3rd Wednesday of Month $10 Lockhart return trip $15 Urana return trip Depart Lockhart Post Office 8:30am Depart Oakland‟s 07.30am The Rock Post Office 9:00am Depart Urana 8:00am Depart Wagga 2:30pm Urana to Albury Bus 2nd Tuesday of Month $15 return trip Depart Lockhart 7.30 am Depart Urana 8.00am Depart Oakland‟s 8.30am Depart Albury 2.00pm Urana To Yarrawonga - 4th Thursday of the Month $10 return trip Depart Urana: 8:30am Departs Oakland's: 9:00am Depart Yarrawonga: 2:30pm

Bookings are essential: 02 69204162 intakeHACC@valmar.com.au

Community Transport

Meals on Wheels/ Frozen Meals

Respite ( NRCP)

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Home Maintenance

Social Support

Free Broadband for Seniors

Thursday Craft Group- Thursdays at

10:00am to 12pm at the Office. Morning tea provided. Gold Coin donation

Day Club – Tuesdays at 10:00am at

Uniting Church Hall. Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea provided $8

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The Rock & District Playgroup

Meets Fridays

10am - 12pm

The Rock Preschool

King Street

The Rock

For all children from birth—5yrs and all

carers, mums, dads and grandparents

Bring the kiddos for a play while you

enjoy a coffee

For more information contact

Connie 0428719576

Naomi 0431203412

Di 0429160381

Emma 0418964114

The Rock Op-Shop

Open 7 Days

10am - 2pm

Thank you for donations.

Keep them coming!

Spring/Summer stock all in store.

Items $2 per piece

Check us out on Facebook

Contact Lynly Boyle

6920 1522

THE ROCK PRESCHOOL INC For children aged 3-6 years Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm

New building

Amazing large outdoor play area.

Please call 02-69202455

or email therockps@gmail.com

A great place for children to laugh, learn and grow!

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We sell a large variety of locally made items including: Baked goods, hand painted gifts, baby wear, children‘s clothing, toys, quilting & patchwork, knitted and crocheted items, kitchen & bathroom accessories, ladies bags, jewellery & scarves, aboriginal artwork. Our association was formed to provide opportunities, for crafters within the Riverina area. To connect with others, grow their home based businesses and promote handmade, local products in the community. If you would like to become a member, applications can be picked up at the Craft Shop or at The Rock Op Shop. All welcome. For more information call: Di Fortune 6920 3380 or Chris Makeham 6920 1092

―Kengal Krafters Inc‖

The Rock Craft Shop @ the CWA rooms at 128 Urana St The Rock

Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 2pm

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Local Church Services – November 2015

Lockhart Uniting Church Services

November

1st - 9am Lockhart

8th - 9am Lockhart

11am Woodhaven Holy Communion

15th - No Service, join with the Anglicans

22nd - 9am Lockhart

Holy Communion

29th - 9am Lockhart

If there are any pastoral concerns, please

contact Larraine Hoffman on 6920 6233

Harvestlands Home Church

At Steve and Marianne's

4pm Sunday Afternoon

All Welcome

Enq: Pastor Steve & Pastor Marianne Train

0438 236 280 - 0427 241 021

St John’s Presbyterian Church Cnr Hebden & Day St, Lockhart

1st and 3rd Sundays - 6pm 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays - 8.45am

Rev Craig Nicholas 6929 3129 www.hentylockhartpresy.org.au

Lockhart, Urana & Oaklands Catholic Church Lockhart Parish

1st, 3rd & 5th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY (Vigil Mass) - 6pm Lockhart

SUNDAY 8am - Urana 10am - Oaklands

2nd & 4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY (Vigil Mass) 6pm Urana

SUNDAY 8am Lockhart 10am Urangeline

For further information contact Father Tony Schipp on 6920 5446

The Rock Uniting Church Ford Street, The Rock

Rev. Daniel Yang 2ND SUNDAY – 9.30AM

All Welcome CONTACT: (O2) 69202024

Or (02) 6933 1650

The Rock St Peters Anglican Church

Communion 1st Sunday each month at 9.30am

Enquiries: Mrs J Heazlewood 0447 491 560 Mrs M Vennell 6920 1067

St Mary’s Parish, The Rock

Saturday Night Vigil 6pm - The Rock

Sunday 10.00am - The Rock.

1st & 3rd Sunday, 8.30am - Mangoplah

2nd & 4th Sunday, 8.30am - Yerong Creek

Enquiries: Fr Ronny Chaheen 6920 2017

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Milbrulong

2nd Sunday of the month -

Lay Reading with morning tea

4th Sunday of the month

Lay Reading with Sunday School

Phone 02-69206226 with enquiries

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA Diocese of Riverina Parish of Lockhart

St Aidan’s Lockhart Cnr Day & Drummond Streets Lockhart

SUNDAYS 9.00am St Philip’s Urana Princess Street Urana

4th Sunday of the month 5pm St Oswald’s Boree Creek

Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals & other activities by arrangement

All enquiries: Rev Nola Cox 6920 5549

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School News

Lockhart Central School School Swimming We are currently organising dates and times for our 10 day School Swimming Program with Mrs Fran Jones. The program will commence in the last few weeks of term. Lockhart Show Congratulations on the wonderful display of students work in the School and Art and Crafts sections for this year‟s Show. We also have some budding cooks, photographers and builders!!!! Building skills for life in our students Lockhart Central School is currently running two programs for selected Primary and Secondary students at our school. We hope this will equip students with skills they will use and carry with them throughout their lives. Red Cap Program This is a program that focuses on teaching children how to identify and manage their emotions and develop conflict resolution skills. Students who develop and practice skills attained in conflict resolution are able to assist their peers when disputes arise and affirm positive choices and behaviours in the school community. Girl Time Program This is a program that focuses on teaching girls how to identify and manage their emotions, develop lasting friendships, hygiene, self-esteem and what it is to become a woman in the 21st century. Students who develop and practice skills attained in this program are able to develop positive bonds/friendships, assist their peers when disputes arise, improve their own positive self-esteem and affirm positive choices and behaviours in the school community.

St Joseph’s Lockhart

Early this term, we went through the final stages of the Archibull Prize competition. The Archibull Prize is an Art4Agriculture initiative using art and multimedia to engage students to learn about the challenges of feeding, housing and clothing the world. A major part of this project was to decorate a blank, life-sized calf. Thanks to Miss Cheney for the amazing work that was put

in to coordinate this.

On Tuesday, October 13, Michael Mangan entertained everyone at our school, along with those from St Francis Xavier, Urana and St Brendan‘s, Ganmain. Michael is a composer, teacher and music liturgist who has composed many pieces which are widely used in liturgy and Religious Education programs in schools and parishes. Then the following day, our K/1/2 students travelled to Wagga for their excursion to

an art workshop.

This term we have begun a yoga program across the school which is proving to be a great success.

In Week 3 of the term, our 5/6 class travelled to Canberra for 3 days to experience what our national

capital has to offer.

On October 29, we participated in the Count Us In Celebration Day. This is Australia‘s biggest school initiative, with more than 500,000 participating students from over 2,100 schools nationwide. Count Us In brings school communities together in celebration, as more than half a million people unite to sing the same song at the same time, right across the country. We combined the singing of this year‘s song,

‗Gold‘, with body percussion, Auslan signing and playing of instruments.

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Brookdale Red Cross

wishes to advise to that we are

cancelling our Melbourne Cup Day function

due to a clash of other functions in the area.

Thank You!

Lockhart Hospital Auxiliary progressing in raising funds for the C R Digital X-Ray Machine

Lockhart Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank the community for their continuing support for our fund raising.

The Garage Sale made $450, the wonderful quilt we raffled made $890.

Thanks to those who came along and enjoyed the Kapooka Army Band Concert where $2355 was raised.

Thanks also to those individuals and organisations who have put money into our bank account. The amount is steadily rising and we now have over $54,000.

A special thanks to the Auxiliary members for the work with the garage sale and the catering for the band. Also thanks to Lockhart District Band mothers for their help with the old fashioned supper at the Kapooka Band Concert. It was much appreciated.

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Brookong Nook Craft Shop

Green Street Lockhart

Come in and browse you’ll be amazed

Goods for sale: All varieties of home made

Jams, Pickles, Relishes, Lemon Butter,

Local Honey, Free Range Eggs, Olive Oil,

Goats Soap.

Cooking: Apple or Apricot Pies, Fruit Rolls,

Various small tarts,

Handcrafts: knitted scarf‟s – all lengths &

colours in latest fashion yarns, baby

jackets & Children‟s jumpers, bibs &

singlet‟s, knitted berets/hats, rugs, dressed

dolls and new born baby necessities in a

gift basket. Many other assorted

handcrafts and gifts

Great place for that special

gift at reasonable prices.

Orders taken if unavailable

on the day.

Mobile Blood Service Next visiting:

Lockhart Council Chambers, 65 Green Street

Thursday 24 December

8:30am - 3:00pm

Drink up! Have 3 or 4 glasses of water or juice in the hours before you donate.

Eat! Have a good sized breakfast or lunch

Please bring photo I.D. with you

To make an appointment call 13 14 95

ROLL UP YOUR

SLEEVES AND

GIVE BLOOD

CONTACT: LUKE FOLEY, JOHN MOONEY REAL ESTATE - AGENT FOR COUNCIL PHONE: 02 69211255

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Environmental Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

Companion Animal Information The Companion Animal Law Guide NSW

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PET OWNERS To ensure the comfort, safety and health to the whole community the Companion Animals Act places certain responsibilities on all pet owners. Summary of your responsibilities under the Act: If your dog is in a public place it must be under the effective control of a

competent person by means of an adequate leash or chain.

Dogs are prohibited in the following areas

in children‘s play areas,

food preparation/consumption areas

recreation areas,

public bathing areas,

school grounds,

child care centres, and

shopping areas. If your dog defecates in a public place it is an offence not to remove the faeces. If your dog is being exercised in an approved off-leash area it must always be

under effective control. Penalty notices issued under the Act: Animal not permanently identified (microchipped) (cats & dogs) $165 Animal not registered (cats & dogs) $165 Failure to notify change of address or owner (cats & dogs) $165 Failure to prevent dog escaping $220 Dog not on lead in public place $220 Failure to remove dog faeces $275 Failure to take seized animal to pound $550 Dog found in a prohibited place $330 Owner of, or responsible for, an attacking dog $550

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Environmental Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

Planning to build or subdivide?

All applications are to be reviewed in a pre-lodgement meeting with the Environmental

Services Department, prior to lodgement. Please phone to arrange an appointment.

Council‟s planning staff will be able to assist you in preparing your application

Most types of development require a development application. The types of development which will normally need a development application include:

New buildings

Alterations and additions to existing buildings, including swimming pools

Most types of change of use of existing buildings or premises

Demolition of buildings, including heritage items or buildings in the heritage conservations area

Alterations or additions to heritage items or buildings in the heritage conservation area

Subdivision of land

Advertising signs

Earthworks, filling and clearing.

You may also require approval from Council for certain activities as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993. Some examples of such activities include:

Installation of manufactured homes or moveable dwellings.

Sewerage and stormwater drainage work.

Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance.

Information and forms are available on Council‟s website under the heading Development – Building &

Development forms.

All Development Applications should be submitted with a Statement of Environmental Effects, all relevant Plans and payment. If unsure give our Planning team at Environmental Services a call on 69205305.

EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the following development application was approved, with conditions, from 1st September to 30th September 2015 by Lockhart Shire Council

Applications may be viewed at the Lockhart Shire Council Office, 65 Green Street Lockhart, between 9am and 4pm weekdays (excluding public holidays). Submissions to the proposals may be made in writing prior to the expiry of the exhibition period.

DA No Development Site of Development

2/16 New Dwelling 13A Railway St, The Rock

5/16 New Colorbond Shed 11 Rockliff Court, Lockhart

4/16 New Dwelling 183 Humphrys Lane, The Rock

8/16 Verandah 1 Brookong St, Lockhart

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Weed of the Month - Tree of Heaven

Ailanthus altissima

Declared Noxious Weed Class 4

Description: Tree of Heaven is an erect, deciduous tree native to Eastern Asia. It is a rapidly growing tree that can reach up to 80 feet in height and 6 feet in diameter.

With the ability to survive harsh and dry environments, as well as being a prolific seed producer, Tree of Heaven grows rapidly and can overrun native vegetation. Once established, it can quickly take over a site and form an impenetrable thicket. This tree reproduces through seed and vegetative sprouts, as well as producing toxins that prevent the establishment of other plant species. Leaves: large, compound (made up of two or more leaflets attached to the leaf stalk), up to 1m long, with many pointed leaflets in opposite pairs, each up to 12cm long, turn red in autumn before dropping. There is a gland on a small lobe near the base of each leaflet and when crushed leaves have an unpleasant small. Flowers: borne in terminal clusters to 50cm long, white to greenish, numerous and with small petals only 3 or 4mm long. Flowers in spring and summer. Fruit/seed: generally between 3-4mm in diameter, and surrounded by a large, flat and dry wing about 4cm long. Initially yellow-green, but becoming red with maturity. Each tree can produce as many as 325, 000 seeds per year. Root: A strong, deep vertical tap root, with numerous smaller lateral roots extending away from the plant and allowing suckers to germinate. Toxicity: Tree of Heaven is also known to possess harmful qualities affecting humans and livestock; including dermatitis from direct contact with flowering plants in particular, and further to gastritis from potable water contaminated from the plant. Control: particularly with suckers and such a strong root, the plant is difficult to control. For mature plants, cutting at the base of the stump and painting with a long acting and penetrable herbicide is considered the most effective method. Using a foliar spray on smaller plants and constant careful monitoring to ensure control. Tree of Heaven is a declared Class 4 noxious weed in Lockhart Shire and as such the growth of the plant must be managed in a manner that continuously inhibits the ability of the plant to spread and the plant must not be sold, propagated or knowingly distributed. For further information please contact Council‟s Noxious Weeds Inspector on (02) 6920 5305 or visit www. dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds.

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