April 2021 Newsletter
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kaki THE KIMBA NEWSLETTER | FREE APRIL 2021 | VOL 31 No 2 This publication is Sponsored HISTORIC SHED TANKS HOSTS by Kimba District Council, RESTORATION FUNDRAISER Ruth & Trevor Davids th and produced by Kimba On March 20 approximately 150 excited and curious guests gathered at the Shed Tanks Community Development between Cowell and Kimba to attend a three course, Black-tie event to raise funds for the Group Inc & members listed restoration of the historic site. below; Plans to put the Shed Tanks back on the map began over six months ago. A committee of Baldock Heather & Graeme like-minded people from both communities gathered on numerous occasions to bring the Beinke Haulage event to life. They sought sponsorship from both local and corporate businesses and took Blaine Consulting donations for an Auction on the night. Chestwood Meats Davey Cheryl & Ian The overwhelming support from sponsors and the guests on the night has been nothing Elders Insurance Brokers short of amazing. The Shed Tanks looked beautiful as guests arrived from 5pm and as the Grant Harris Transport Grund Sue & John sun set and the lights took effect, people were even more amazed at how this venue could J & M Hardware be made so beautiful. Kemp Deb & Michael The Auction was supported very generously, and the funds received by the committee will Kimba District Senior Citizens Club be put straight into the restoration of the current structure. New tanks will be purchased, Kimba Bottle Yard and the addition of a History Board is a must. The committee really want the site to remain Kimba Motor Service important for generations to come. Other ideas are now being considered due to the Koch Katrina & Daryl financial support. Larwood Deb & Tony Lienert Engineering “Just Mates” and “Chasin Aces” provided great music throughout the night. North Shore Modystach Sarah & Travis Event Catering served a delicious meal, and the night was enjoyed by all who attended. O’Donahue Karen & Brenton Phillips Family The committee are so proud of the event we put together but are so grateful for ALL the Rayson Kerri & Peter support we received from both Cowell, Kimba and the wider community. Rayson Julie & Bryon Kate Francis & Rachel Deere Rodda Sharon & Marty Con’t back page Rodda Sue & Bob Ryan Kate & Martin Smart Audrey Williams Gwenda Willmott Peta & Dean Wakelin Tina & Barry Woolford Fay Woolford Maureen & Barry Zibell Lisa & Mark The Kimba Community Development Group Inc aims to encourage and facilitate If your dreams don’t business, community and economic development. scare you, th Next meeting is the AGM on Tuesday April 13 , 7pm at the Gateway Hotel They are too small Richard Branson All Welcome Apologies to Kerri Rayson 0427278070 COUNCIL NEWS Check out our website at: www.kimba.sa.gov.au and our Kimba District Council facebook page MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR sustainable reform. Council’s commitment to Unfortunately, the two trainee improving the condition of the Corey Enright doctors recruited to Cowell have oval will be appreciated by locals and visitors decided to return to Melbourne. alike. As we all look forward to welcoming The reasons are many and as competitive sport, (with crowds), back to always quite complex. town. Go Kimba Districts!! Importantly, the Eyre & Far North Local Health Network have Finally, it has been extremely rewarding to see committed to continuing our 5 our community recognised in several state and days per week locum coverage and I am national awards recently. Our incredible Free grateful for this recognition of our community’s Camping area, again recognised as the best needs. A detailed analysis and review of our in Australia, before the new camp kitchen current system will develop a new plan moving facility was even opened. We hope this space forward. Despite best efforts, what we have will be a hit for visitors, but also be an important now is simply not working. Rest assured, we will gathering place for locals to host parties and put every resource possible into ensuring a events in undercover comfort with first class sustainable, needs based solution is found. My facilities. Kimba was also a finalist in the Mega- view is we need at least two GP’s in Kimba and Mural art category with “our girl” on the silo’s. I will continue to advocate as strongly as We of course made the final 5 in the possible for that to become a reality. Agricultural Town of the Year, just missing out to worthy winners, Pinnaroo. Congratulations also This situation makes council’s Medical Centre to the Baldock family announced as The upgrade even more important, and I am Weekly Times Cropping Farmer of the Year, a pleased council has agreed to funding up to great effort. These awards show how $200k that was unfunded by the CBP grant. wonderful our home and our community are, Yes, this project is ambitious, but the health of something we can, (and should), all be proud our community is too important to ignore. This of!! modern, state-of-the-art facility will be a huge NEXT COUNCIL MEETING drawcard for potential general practitioners The next two Council meetings will be held on and place Kimba well, strategically, as a Wednesday 14th April 2021 at 2pm and regional centrepiece. In continuing our Wednesday 12th May 2021 at 2pm in the partnership with SA Health, we have agreed to Council Chambers. All members of the public use council’s house on West Terrace as an are welcome to attend. interim health clinic, while the significant RECENT AWARDS building work is occurring. We will advise What a busy couple of months it has been! details prior to the changeover and ask for Extending on from what Mayor Johnson said, your understanding as we settle into the new Council was nominated and secured a finalist arrangement. position in the 2020 Agricultural Town of the Year Award and narrowly missing out with Early discussions with regards to the Covid-19 Pinnaroo being name the winner. Although we vaccination roll-out have also taken place. At didn’t win, we certainly had a lot of fun with this stage vaccinations will not be through the our buddy Sheepy McSheep Face! If you regular GP. A dedicated clinic will be set-up haven’t already, check out Kimba’s finalist with details on location and how to arrange video, which is available on our Facebook appointments advised in due course. SA Page. Health is asking for patience as this significant national program is rolled out. Moving on from the Ag Awards, Council secured 2 finalist positions in the Absolute Great to see preparations well under way for Awards for Best Mega Mural and Best Grey the upcoming football and netball season. It is Nomad Council Free-stay Campsite. Karoonda fantastic to have Central Eyre United joining winning the title of Best Mega Mural didn’t our Eastern Eyre League and I congratulate dampen our spirits with the Kimba Recreation everyone involved in the sensible and COUNCIL NEWS Check out our website at: www.kimba.sa.gov.au and our Kimba District Council facebook page Reserve taking out 1st place for the second The Kimba Tourism Committee is an official year in a row! committee of Council established pursuant to And finally we come to the Local Government section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 Professionals Awards, Council nominated the and plays a vital role in recommending to Roora Water Catchment Project for consideration and the Council how its annual tourism budget should nomination has been listed as be invested, and what visitor projects, activities a finalist in the category of and strategies have the potential to generate Excellence in Environmental significant benefit to the community. Leadership and Sustainability, with the awards being held in Council is seeking a community representative Adelaide in late May. to join the committee, which meets every ANZAC DAY second month. The term of the appointment is On Sunday the 25th of April Kimba will honour until December 2022. Anzac Day with the traditional march along High Street from Landmark to the Memorial For more information about the opportunity, or Cross Garden at 10 am. Anyone with relatives to lodge a formal expression of interest, please who served or are currently serving in the military email the Chief Executive Officer, Debra forces is welcome to join the march. Marchers Larwood at [email protected] outlining are asked to assemble at the Landmark corner what you believe you could bring to the at 9.45am. If anyone wishes to lay a wreath, please contact the office prior to Anzac Day to committee by 5pm on 13 April, 2021 let us know. 2020-21 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM A service will follow in the Remembrance Throughout each year Council receives many gardens with morning tea and Anzac biscuits requests for financial assistance within the after the service. community. In 2021 Council is again running a The Ode: Community Grants Program to enable the They shall grow not old as we that are left equitable and fair allocation of funds to grow old, address priority community needs. Grants are Age shall not weary them available for up to $5,000 to not-for profit and nor the years condemn, non-government organisations. Application At the going down of the sun forms and amended guidelines are available and in the morning, from the Council Office, our Facebook page and on the Councils website. We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET Completed applications must be forwarded to the Council Office, PO Box 189, Kimba SA 5641 by 5.00pm Friday 14th May 2021.