All communitymembers are welcometo attend the AGM ofthe KCDG, Tuesday

10th April at the KimbaHotel.

Inquiries or apologies toChair Bob Rodda or

Secretary Kate Francis

The Kimba NewsletterApril 2012 Free Vol 22 No 2

Kimba Community Development Group Seeks New IdeasThe Kimba Community Development Group, supported financially by the members listed tothe left, continues to actively encourage community and economic development.The Group will be holding its AGM on Tuesday April 10th at the Kimba Hotel at 7.30pm andwelcomes anyone interested in supporting the Group. Chairperson Bob Rodda said “Newideas and new faces are always welcome” and went on to say “all current office bearers arewilling to continue in their roles unless others would like to take up the opportunity so therewill be no pressure on people to take on any of the key roles”.Some of the KCDG’s projects over the past twelve months include;

Australia Day Honour Board at Central Park paying tribute to individuals and groupswho have contributed significantly to life in the Kimba community. The Kimba CWAmade a very generous donation of $2000 towards the costs to date of $3300.Placement of outdoor ashtrays on Hotel front verandahAdoption of new logoSupport for Kimba Christmas Tree committee with purchase of 2 new flags and ongoingIncorporated body protection under the Development Group’s constitution as a subcommitteeThe Shop Local Draw in the lead up to Christmas, run now since the year 2000KESAB Award acknowledging townspeople and businesses making significant effort tobeautify their propertyKimba NewsletterCompletion of stone wall entrance at Cleve / Cowell roadsNew Eastern Gateway to the Gawler Ranges signage arriving shortlyOngoing provision of NoticeboardsMaintenance, with considerable help of the Year 6/7 class, of the Street Furniture, put inplace by the Group in 2000 with significant funding contribution from the KimbaBenevolent SocietyOngoing representation on the Kimba Tourism CommitteeContinued support of the Group’s Grey Nomads subcommittee

Kimba Apex Club Phone DirectoryThe Apex Club is about to update the local phonedirectories so please keep a watch in your post boxes or at

the Kimba Post Office over the next coupleof weeks for forms to complete with yourcontact details. The Club is aiming to haveall details compiled by the end of May withnew directories available from mid June.

This publication is Sponsoredby

Kimba District Council andRuth & Trevor Davids,

And produced by KimbaCommunity Development

Group Inc & members listed;Baldock Graeme & Heather

Beinke Peter & SueBeinke Relda

Cant Brian & KatrinCliff Ray & BettyCTS Contractors

Docking AliceEatts MollyEllis BonnieFrancis Lyla

Grant Harris TransportGrund John & Sue

Hamlyn Jim & DianneHaskett MickHeath Vida

Hunt Brian & MichelleJ & M Hardware

KarrawathaKenchington Bronte & Irene

Kenny KathKenny Mick & Tara

Kimba CWAKimba Meat Store

King PegLorimer Charlie & Rhonda

Mayfield MargaretMayfield Shannan & Shenae

McDonald DiMcGilvray Peter & MyreneMilton Charlie & Margaret

Pahl Kym & DebPhillips David & Barb

Pine ‘n PugRodda Bob & SueRodda Margaret

Rogers Lorraine & TrevorRyan Martin & KateSchaefer John & JoSeal Michael & Trina

Sharrad DulcieWilliams Chris & Kate

Williams Dene & GwendaWoolford Barry & Maureen

Woolford FayWoolford John & Shirley

Yates Marj & JoeZibell Mark & Lisa

Merit Award – Best Presented GardenCongratulations

Kubby & Peter AdlerA bimonthly acknowledgment organised by Kimba

Community Development Group, supported by KESAB

CO COUNCIL NEWSCheck out our website at: www.kimba.sa.gov.au

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COUNCIL MEETINGThe next two Council meetings will be held onTuesday 10th April and Wednesday 9th May inthe Council Chambers. All members of thepublic are welcome to attend, please note thechange of day in April from Wednesday toTuesday.

CEMETERY ENTRANCE

During the past 12months Council haveconsidered aproposal to upgradethe entrance to theKimba Cemetery.Council have justreceived the firstdraft plan of a

proposed entrance which is on display at theCouncil Office or on the Council Notice Board(Institute Wall) and would like to inviteresidents to comment on the design. As part ofany upgrade Council proposes to install a smallstructure that will identify grave sites (oppositeNiche Wall).

SEALING OF AIRSTRIP

On 19/3/2012the HonourableAnthonyAlbanese MPMinister ofInfrastructure and Transport announced thatthe District Council of Kimba was to receive$284,533 towards the total cost of $853,958 toconstruct and seal the Kimba Airstrip. The SouthAustralian State Government and Council willcontribute the same amount as the FederalGovernment. Whilst Council’s contribution of$284,533 is a substantial amount to contributetowards the sealing of the Airstrip, I am sureeveryone in the community will agree that thisis a strategic long term benefit for our Districtand once finished the community will have anall-weather Airstrip. Loan funding will be

applied for through the Local GovernmentAuthority for Council’s contribution.

REVOCATION OF COMMUNITYLAND

On the 3rd February 2012 Council purchasedLot 5 Ferry Street (Foote’s) as part of Council’slong term plan to create more blocks forResidential Development. Part of the purchasewas also to fix some minor drainage problemscoming from the adjoining Sampson StreetSub-division. Under the Community LandSection of the Local Government Act 1999 allland owned by Council is “Community Land”unless the resolution for purchase clearlystates that it is to be excluded. This statementwas not included and therefore to proceedwith Council plans for the area we now need toexclude the land through a revocation process.There are several steps for this to be achieved,the first being council preparing a report andseeking comment through a publicconsultation process. Public consultation closeson the 19th April 2012 and the report isavailable from the Council Office between 9amand 5pm weekdays.

FIRE PERMITSWe have recently had a few issues with fireburning permits. Please adhere to theconditions on the back of the permit andthe local conditions sheet you shouldreceive when you apply for a permit.

WALKING TRAIL

It has been reported lately that horses havebeen ridden along the trail Please not horseriding and motor bike riding are notallowed on the Roora Walking trail.

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GRANT

CO COUNCIL NEWSCheck out our website at: www.kimba.sa.gov.au

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Council have applied for a grant of $25,000towards the cost of $50,000 to prepare anUrban Design Framework and Masterplan,which will guidefuture development of the public realm forKimba. If successful the plan will include allprevious plans that have been prepared aswell as including suggestions received forthe development of the Old Playing Courts.The plan will provide for significantconsultation to ensure that Kimba developsin an orderly way. As the applicationprogresses Council will keep thecommunity informed of any outcome.

Draft StrategicManagement 2012-16

Council is in the process of updating itsStrategic Management Plan. This planoutlines a summary of the Strategicdirection Council wishes to take over thenext 3 years. The plan will be available toresidents from Thursday, 5th of April, 2012from the Library, the Post Office, theAdministration office or via Councils’Website. Anyone wishing to makecomments can do so by contacting Councileither by phone (08 862 72026) email(deb@kimba.sa.gov.au), in person at theOffice or via the website suggestion sheet.Comments can be made up untilWednesday 2nd May, 2012 at 5pm. Forfurther information please contact DebLarwood, Manager Corporate Services on8627 2026.

TOURISM UPDATECouncils’ Tourism Committee is currentlyundertaking many activities. A shelter hasnow been erected at Whites Nob justadjacent to the new Edward John EyreStatues. The committee is also about toerect new signs at both Eyre Highway townentrances highlighting the Local ServiceGroups within the community. The newKimba Brochure is progressing well. Weare now seeking expressions of interest

from any businesses wishing to advertise inthe brochure. The cost will be $100 plus theexpense associated with the graphics.Anyone wishing to lodged their interest orrequiring further information please contactDeb Larwood on 8627 2026. The TownTourist Drive has had the remainder of thesigns ordered and will be placed aroundtown when time permits after they arrive.The opening at Bascombe Rocks and forthe Edward John Eyre Statues will be heldwhen the weather gets nicer sometime inSeptember or October so stay tuned formore information.

SATELLITE SUBSIDE SCHEME –DIGITAL SWITCHOVER

Residents will shortly receive a reminder intheir Post Boxes about applying for theSubsidy towards the installation of the VastTelevision System for your residence. TheDigital Switchover Taskforce rang Councilon Friday the 23/3/2012 to advise that only81 applications had been received so farwhich they considered extremelydisappointing. Even though Council’sTransmission Tower will not be switchedoff until late in 2013 (transmits commercialchannels) subsidy applications need to belodged by May 2012. After that date theSubsidy will not be available. Keep an eyeout for your reminder letter.

LIBRARY NEWSNEW RESOURCESDVDS‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’‘Johnny English Reborn’ with Rowan

Atkinson‘The Hangover - part 2’ with Bradley

Cooper and Ed Helms‘The Help’ with Viola Davis‘Red Dog’ with Josh Lucas and Rachael

Taylor‘The Lost Valentine’ with Betty White and

Jennifer Love HewittAdult Fiction‘Three Letters’ by Josephine Cox

CO COUNCIL NEWSCheck out our website at: www.kimba.sa.gov.au

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‘The 11th Hour’ by James Patterson‘Wanting’ by Richard Flanagan‘The White Earth’ by Andrew McGahan‘Smoke and Mirrors’ by Kel Robertson‘Purple Roads’ by Fleur McDonald‘Letter from a Stranger’ by Barbara Taylor

Bradford‘Time’s Long Run’ by Stephen Orr‘Celebrity in Death’ by JD Robb‘Chasing the White Witch’ by Marina

Cohen‘Legends of Shannara’ by Terry Brooks‘The Hall of Lost Footsteps’ by Sara

Douglas‘African Dawn’ by Tony Park‘Christmas Magic’ by Cathy Kelly‘The Lieutenant’ by Kate Grenville‘Nowhere Else’ by Fiona McCallum‘Catch Me” by Lisa Gardner‘Gun Games’ by Faye Kellerman‘Taken’ by Robert Crais‘Believing the Lie’ by Elizabeth George‘New York to Dallas’ by J.D. Robb‘The Payback’ by Mike Lawson‘Hard Rain’ by David RollinsNon Fiction‘Shoot Me First’ by Grant Lock‘Worse Things Happen at Sea’ by William

McInnes & Sarah Watt

Calling For VolunteersOne Library ManagementSystem

The New One Library Management System isimminent. The Kimba School CommunityLibrary is in the process of changing from theBookmark system to the Symphony system inline with the rest of the state. A librarymanagement system (called an ‘LMS’) is theKey IT system that manages a library’sdatabase ofLibrary Members and their library cardsBooks, DVDs and all other reference materialThe project enables councils to share a

leading edge LMS and residents will beable to access millions of books, DVDsand CDs as they can use their library cardin any SA library. Patrons will be able to

look up and reserve items from librariesacross the state via the web; this can bedone on any computer with internetaccess. Patrons can use their homecomputers to request books; these itemswill be delivered to the preferred libraryas requested.

The 1LMS requires a significant changemanagement process which at themoment is quite time consuming. Wewould love to hear from anybody whocould volunteer some time to place newbarcodes onto books and scan old andnew barcodes onto the computer to makethem compatible for the new system. Wehave 26000 items to re-barcode andprocess. Please talk to Therese, Helen orKatrin if you are able to help. It won’ttake long to learn and you can come anytime for however long it suits, can be aone off or on a regular basis. You don’tneed to know anything about computers!We really need some Help! Phone86272221. Thank you!

Holiday Activity ProgramWe will hold our Term 1 Holiday Program

on Thursday 12th April, 2011 from 2pm –3pm for school aged children (max 10).Please register your child early by calling intoor phoning the library staff on 86272221.

School Community Library Holidaysopening times

Monday ClosedTuesday 10:15 –

12:30pm1:00pm –

4:30pmWednesday 10:15 –

12:30pm1:00pm –

4:30pmThursday 10:15 –

12:30pm1:00pm –

4:30pmFriday 10:15 –

12:30pm1:00pm –

4:30pm

Library StaffTherese, Helen, Katrin

Easter ServicesAnglican ~ Good Friday11.15am; Easter Sunday 4pmAOG ~ Good Friday 9.30am,Easter Sunday 10amCatholic ~ Easter Sunday 11amLutheran ~ Good Friday 3pmUniting Church ~ Good Friday 9.30am, EasterSunday 6.15am Dawn Service at Whites Knob (hotcross buns to follow); Easter Sunday 10am Worship &Holy Communion at the Church

Christian Radio 87.6 FM KimbaDriving around Kimba? Listening to the Radio?Tune into 87.6 FM – a radio station withprogramming aimed at energizing your day.Inspirational music, motivational teachingIt’s a great way to balance your listeningpleasureWant to tune in at your house?Ring Ps.John Rogers for help 0427 723 674

Rabobank the world’s specialist infood and agribusiness banking is

visiting the Kimba district

18th & 19th April & 16th & 17th May

We will be located atOlive House, Railway Tce.

For an on-farm or branch appointmentplease phone 8682 5200.

The next Kimba Newsletter will be out in early June.Please have articles, dates, ads etc to Heather Baldock byMay 31st fax 8627 4094 or email baldock.gj@bigpond.com

Meals on Wheels Seeks VolunteersKimba Community Health

are seeking more volunteers to support thedelivery of meals on wheels

Further information or to record your interest pleasecontact Community Health Kimba on 86272856

Kimba Craft Fair

The Peta PumpkinShow

Thursday May 10th 10am – 5pmFriday May 11th 9.30am – 3pm

A wide range of stalls – some of the oldfavourites and some new ones

Live demonstrations of various crafts

Local art on display & for sale

Great gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Devonshire teas ~ thanks toKimba Hospital Auxiliary

Delicious light lunches ~ thanks toKimba Lioness Club

Kimba’s Sing Australia to entertain atvarious times

Further inquiries to Jeanette Joyce 8627 2128

ANZAC DAYKimba’s Anzac Day March will be held on WednesdayApril 25th with the assembly of the procession at10.30am at the Landmark corner. Anyone withconnections to service men and women is welcome tojoin the March.

A Service will follow in the Kimba Town Hall at 11amand a pooled lunch will be held at the RSL clubroomsafterwards. Everyone is welcome to bring along foodand join members in an afternoon of comradeship.

Any inquiries to Bev Clements ph 8627 2436

Justices of the Peace in KimbaThe role of the JP is to act as an independent and objectivewitness to documents people use for official or legalpurposes. For example, a JP may: Attest the execution of a document Witness an affidavit for use in court Witness a statutory declaration Certify a true copy of an original document Certify a person’s identity

The current Kimba District JP’s are;Daryl Cearns Trudy-Anne GregoryMark Cant Sue MolineuxKevin Pearce Tony RoweArthur Whyte Teresa RamseyRobbie Jericho Tina WakelinGeoff Woolford

Kimba’s 38th Annual YeltanaTo Feature the Best

April 21/22 is set for the 38th annual YeltanaShowjumping Championships being hosted by theKimba Pony Club.

This year will see the usual high quality jumpingevents complemented by an affiliated hack showand full equestrian novelty games program on theSunday.

As has been the case for many years now, theweekend will attract some of the state’s best ridersseeking Royal Show qualifications, as well asfeaturing a fun program catering to local riders.

There will be full catering all weekend andspectators are welcome to attend.

Jumping starts at 9am both days and the other ringevents at 9am on Sunday with the three mainchampionship showjumping events to be held onSunday from about lunchtime.

The traditional calcutta will be run on one of theseChampionship events where you can win somecash prizes so look out for tickets from membersleading up to the event.

On Saturday night the club is holding a cabaret inthe Kimba Community Sporting Complex featuringlocal band Chasin Aces. The evening is being runin support of a ‘Horse Float Fund’ following therecent fire in which former members and locals,Tracy & Maddison Maitland lost everythingincluding horses and their truck. All welcome 9pm– 1am Entry $10

Kimba Health ServicesNumerous health services are accessible inKimba including the following;

Consulting at the Eastern Eyre MedicalPractice, at rear of the Kimba Hospital

Dr Richard Jolly GP, ph 8627 2500

Through Allied Health – ph 1300 334 222o Podiatrist, Occupational

Therapist and SpeechTherapist - on the 2nd & 4th

Thursdays of each month

o Dietician –on the 2nd Thursday ofeach month

Through Eastern Eyre Health & Aged Care -Ph 1300 334 222

o Physio - Ian McDonald everyMonday

o Social Worker - Sandra Rattleyevery Monday

o Community Midwife - SueEdwards every Tuesday

o Do It For Life - Kerry Traegerfortnightly on Mondays

Consulting at the Kimba Medical Centre,36 Park Tce

Chiropractor - Peter Kesting, consultingevery Tuesday, ph 0487 244 682

Natural Therapist - Kate FrancisConsulting Tuesdays & Wednesdays,ph 0428 272173

Access Chiropractic – consultingfortnightly Wednesdays, next on April 11th

ph 8645 0880

Rural Health Counsellor -Gladys FlemingVisiting most Tuesdays, ph 0427 252 148

Audio - Bloom Hearing Specialistsvisiting monthly, ph 8682 6966

Optometry – Gulf & Ranges OptometristsNext visiting 28th June, ph 8642 2766

Considerable effort has been made to check thecurrent status of services in Kimba - for anyadjustments or additions to this listing to beincluded in future newsletters please adviseHeather Baldock

For Sale

Kimba Races Wrap UpThe 99th annual Kimba Cup was held on Sunday 18th ofMarch at Ravendale Racecourse, Port Lincoln. Perfectweather conditions saw a record number of peoplecome through the gate with approximately 720 in theRacing Club Marquees.

This year showed the first year of ‘Fashion at theRaces’ – a statewide competition through TRSA.Thank you to all the wonderful entrants and toSherryl Fitzgerald and Sean Barret for judging. WendyMcEvoy of Streaky Bay won first place for the KimbaRaces.

The 5 year old mare ‘Artful Terra’ rode by LibbyHopwood won the $25,000 2012 NRI Kimba Cup.

The Racing Committee would like to thank allsponsors and supporters from the day, especially NRIwho was our major sponsor.

Next year is the Kimba Cup’s 100th year. This day willbe held on St Patrick’s day (Sunday, 17th March2013). The day holds something for all – fashion,racing and kid’s entertainment, so make sure youkeep this date free.

Kimba Racing Committee

For Sale

3 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM HOME ~ KimbaSeparate 4th bedroom / granny flat with second toilet

and provisions ready with a partially plumbed upshower, Or games room/work shop /office

Floating floor has been laid in lounge/dining room,kitchen and passage

Under cover parking for 1 vehicle with room for atleast 2 further vehicles and large rain water tank

All reasonable offers consideredContact: 0407720153

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New Show for KimbaA new committee is in place and the 2012 Kimba Show, tobe held on Saturday October 6th, is set to be a fun and aninteractive community event for all ages.President Trevor Cliff is keen to see the show as an eventthe whole community can enjoy and be part of with plansfor carrying over into the evening with entertainment. “Wehave a new, enthusiastic group of people working hard onthe show and we are looking for any ideas people want tosee happen at the show, as well as people who would like tobring their own skills or talents forward”.The Show has a website under development and a Facebookpage so information and news can be easily accessed assoon as it comes to hand. The website will have all thesection information and contact details as well asentertainment and other news. www.kimbashow.comIf you have an idea for the show, contact Trevor Cliff,Sonya Page or Carmen Rayner..

Calendar of EventsApril 6th Good Friday

April 10th Kimba Community Development GroupAGM, 7.30pm Kimba Hotel, All Welcome

April 14th Footy/Netball in Kimba vs Eastern Ranges

Apr 21-22 38th Annual Yeltana ShowjumpingChampionships and Hack Show

April 25th Anzac Day March & Service

May 10-11 Kimba Craft Fair ‘The Peta Pumpkin Show’

June 5th Kimba Community Development Groupmeeting, 7.30pm at Kimba Hotel, allwelcome

Saturday April 21Kimba Community Sporting Complex

9pm – 1am Entry $10In support of a horse float fund following the recentfire in which Tracy & Maddison Maitland lost

everything including horses and their truck.