April 2019, Issue 66
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April 2019, Issue 66 “THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, AS WE ARE LEFT GROW OLD, AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN, AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.” THIS PUBLICATION MAY, COULD, MIGHT, HAS OR WILL OFFEND SOME PEOPLE. Take life choices seriously. Err on the side of caution and smile =) Take a risk and laugh your head off. Keeping you informed of what is happening in the Cue Community with The Dryblower. The Dryblower is a non-profit Community newspaper edited, printed, produced and distributed by the Cue CRC. Distribution Outlets for the Dryblower Want to share something ? This publication is not produced by the Cue Shire and therefore any complaints /articles should be directed Size B/W Colour to the Editor or the Cue CRC. 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Date:…………………………………………………………………………. Contact Subscription:…………...$24. 00 for 1 Year Subscriptions are for a 12 month period CRC 72 Austin Street, Cue P O Box 83 Cue Disclaimer. The information in this publication is of a general Phone: (08) 9963 1198 nature and does not necessarily reflect the Fax: (08) 9963 1197 views of the CRC or its employees. While the editor will attempt to publish all Email: [email protected] contributions submitted, I reserve the right to Contributions, articles and advertisements must edit or refuse to publish any contributions which be dropped in, posted, faxed or emailed to Cue may be considered defamatory or inappropriate. CRC by the last week of the month for publication No liability shall be incurred by the editor for any on the 7th of the following month. omissions or errors in published articles and 2 From the CRC, The friendly staff and Editor of the CRC would like to start off by welcoming a new member to our team, Julie Humphreys. Julie will be taking over the CRC for Ruth Lee as the role of Manager. We wish Julie all the best and look forward to what ideas she has to offer to our centre. Cue has some great upcoming events in the near future, such as the Biggest Morning Tea event, craft group is starting back up, and the Sunday markets will be making a comeback this month. So make sure to call and book a table so you can show people what you have to offer and make some quick $$. On another positive note It is good to see that more people are getting involved with the Dryblower, adding in some great pictures as well as some more inclusions such as jokes, articles and even people coming into the CRC with positive feedback is much appreciated. We have had a number of tourist come in and mention that Cue is one of the cleanest towns they have seen passing through on their journey, so well done to the Town Crew your efforts around town has not gone unnoticed. We strive to have as many people as we can to attend the Anzac Day service to show support to not only Cue or around our Midwest but also in memory to the veterans that fought so bravely. In the meantime we hope everyone has a safe and joyful Easter. To everyone that is travelling for their holiday please drive safe and consider your safety and that of others on the road. Please note: All articles need to be in by the end of the month. No exceptions. The content of this editorial does in no way reflect the views or opinions of the Shire of Cue, its councillors or any of its staff. Responsibility for the information and views expressed in this editorial lies entirely with the author. 3 Numbers are steadily building at the Tourist Park with first time visitors joining long-term regulars for the season ahead. Whether for pleasure or prospecting, I hope your stay is both relaxing and rewarding. The inaugural Barefoot bowls competition has concluded after six weeks of fun, frivolity and some confusion as everybody came to grips with the intricacies of lawn bowls. Posting a winning score was sometimes difficult as not all teams were able to take to the green each week, however the final tally saw the Cue Police team, Bowl Movement, hit the top of the leader board with a win on the last night of competition. Runner-up was the Shire administration staff team, Irritable Bowl Syndrome. There will be a short break before the next round commences, with a change in format likely so that teams can be made up each night from those in attendance to ensure that everybody gets a game. The Cue Community Resource Centre has been successful in obtaining a grant of $133,865 toward the construction of a heritage interpretation centre behind the Cue Community & Visitor Centre (old post office). Janet Wicks, who is currently employed by the Shire as a Projects Officer, was instrumental in the application and will oversee the project delivery. The Shire has committed $20,000 toward the project in the 2018/19 budget. An application for funding of $35,000 to assist with the installation of a small wheels park featuring a pump track has been lodged with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. Unfortunately, applications will not be determined until 1 July 2019, meaning this project will not be delivered until the 2019/20 financial year. The following report details projects either committed to, or proposed for a future budget: Project Title Comments Shire Yard Cover Action Sheds quote was very high, have sent specs out to West Coast Shed and Coral Coast Construction for further quotes. Railway, Station Refurbish- Electrical Quote 1 & 2 received. Electrical Contractor 3 has specifications to ment review. Stonemason quote 1&2 Received. Stonemason 3 has completed site visit, waiting on quote. Builder 1& 2 have completed site inspection. 1 quote received, waiting on one. Builder 3 not interested in work (requested charter flight to Cue to quote the work). Plumber 1 has completed site inspection. Plumber 2 has specifications. Plumber three not interested in work. Horizon Power have been engaged to install a new boundary pillar for underground services, Elite Electrical have been engaged to install a new boundary pole and meter box, and to run new cabling back to the building. A new DB will be installed outside the building with event power available for future use prior to the building being completed. Niche Wall at cemetery Bricks have been delivered, waiting on construction Old Gaol Development Structural Engineer currently drafting report on building. 4 Heydon Place Block Initial concept plan for site agreed upon. Town Planning need to be Development involved in change to roadways. Quotes being gathered for sheds and fencing for building sites. Small Wheels Park Grant application submitted for pump track. Grant funding will be decided 1 July 2019. Work on Artwork for boards within the facility to be finalised while waiting Unassisted Living Units Discussing facilities with other shires who have or are completing similar projects. Low priority as this is a long term project. Waste Oil Site – Cover Measurements taken and requests for quotes submitted to Coral over facility Coast Construction, West Coast Sheds, Bentleys Highline Deep Sewerage Plan for Vendor request sent out. Quotes were not acceptable. Have further Town contacts identified to discuss project with. BBQ for Town Hall/ Lawn BBQ picked up. Waiting on works Department to do brick laying. Bowls area Pensioner Huts Fit Out Furniture (linen cupboard due week of 5th April 2019) have been delivered. Linens and bedding have all arrived as well. Library Furniture New furniture ordered for library. Should be delivered by 5th April 2019 Depot Roof Extension Have received measurements for a new roof extension off the main workshop building on the western end. This roof will provide cover for the tyre fitter who uses this concreted area to work. Requests for quotes sent Tourist Park Manager’s Updated Tender document. House Resurfacing Basketball Quote received and sent to CEO for review. To be added to next court years budget. Second vendor does not supply in Mid West. Cue Heritage Centre Grant Application Approved (Building Better Regions Fund). Conditional approval given for heritage consultants to assist and for fit out. Waiting for final grant documentation to be provided. Quotes being confirmed from original vendors. CCTV Initial Mapping underway. Consultation with Police undertaken. Contact made with Toodyay about plate recognition cameras. Plan Upcoming events: being developed for further coverage Barefoot Bowls (date tba) – Nominations now open for second round. ANZAC Day dawn service (Arthur Gurney Memorial) – Thursday, 25 April. Cue Parliament – Friday, 3 May. Zap Circus Purple People Show – Saturday, 18 May.