FROM THE CEO:
The clean-up continues but our efforts have been greatly assisted by many community members who have assisted us in many ways. It has not been the easiest week but it has helped to show what a fantastic community we live in where so many are willing to help the shire out and each other. Your efforts are much appreciated by all of us. CEO Matt Gilfellon https://www.facebook.com/shireofdumbleyung/photos/a.354413364734542.1073741829.354363821406163/719699911539217/?type=3&theater
 

HAVE YOU VISITED OUR TOURISM WEBSITE? www.visitdumbleyungshire.com Check out where to Eat, Play and Stay while visiting the Dumbleyung shire.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a friendly reminder regarding the ski areas and speed limits at Lake Dumbleyung, to prevent accidents and fines. The Department of Transport is responsible for enforcing these rules and they have been in contact with the shire advising they will be visiting the lake. 
Please make yourself familiar with these areas - the green area is an 8 knot speed limit for all vessels, the yellow is for water ski, power boat and jet ski recreation. Please consider the speed limits and safety of those swimming and canoeing in the green area. We want everyone to be safe and enjoy their time at Lake Dumbleyung! https://www.facebook.com/shireofdumbleyung/photos/a.354367091405836.1073741825.354363821406163/722233964619145/?type=3&theater


**RECREATION & TOURISM AT LAKE DUMBLEYUNG**
Welcome to our region we hope you enjoy your stay. For more Lake Dumbleyung tourism information, please contact the Shire of Dumbleyung on (08) 9863 4012, for brochures and maps or visit www.visitdumbleyungshire.com. The shire wishes for everyone to have an enjoyable time at the lake without us having to harshly enforce rules so please be respectful of each other and we will all have a great time. For access and safety considerations, we hope the below information is helpful and ensures our visitors enjoy time spent in our region:

Lake Dumbleyung Road Access – Unsealed gravel road suitable for 2WD & 4WD vehicles. Not Suitable for caravans and long vehicles.

Ski Club - Boats and powered vessels are welcome at the Ski Club. More parking and turn-around space available at this location.

Yacht Club – Swimming, non-powered water vessels and picnics. If it is absolutely essential for powered vessels pass through this area, please obey speed limits. Please be aware there is limited parking and turn around space for long vehicles.

Access Roads & Water Hazards - Please comply with access roads/areas, drive to conditions and consider submerged hazards and evening breeze can cause choppy water.

Housekeeping - Lake Dumbleyung is a Nature Reserve so to preserve it’s natural beauty, please take your rubbish with you when you leave, refrain from taking animals into the reserve, bring your own drinking water and be aware that ablutions are a long drop toilet. 

Accommodation, Food, Attractions – The Shire of Dumbleyung tourism brochure and maps are available from the shire office and via www.visitdumbleyungshire.com. While visiting Lake Dumbleyung don't forget to check out the attractions in the towns of our region including the Bluebird Replica and Interpretive Centre in Dumbleyung.

Camping – There is no camping at Lake Dumbleyung. Free camping with a dump point is available at Stubbs Park, Dumbleyung. There is a wide range of accommodation in the Shire of Dumbleyung including: Dumbleyung Caravan Park (08) 9863 1012 or 0458 851 709 (caravans, tents & Bluebird Lodge), Grande Olde Dumbleyung Inn (08) 9863 4817 (Double, twin, single and downstairs rooms – Dog friendly), Taylor Street Bed & Breakfast (08) 9863 4388, Mary’s Farm Cottages 0437 341 679 (Self-contained apartments and studio rooms), Kukerin Hotel (08) 9864 6338 (Double, twin and single rooms), Kukerin Caravan Park (caravans & tents) (08) 9864 6338.
 
YACHT CLUB BUSY BEE FRIDAY 24TH FEB 3:30PM A Community BUSY BEE will be held at Lake Dumbleyung Yacht Club on Friday 24th of Feb from 3:30pm. If you are willing to help, please come equipped with rakes, shovels, gloves, bags and don't forget your bathers and drinking water because it's going to be a warm day! Thank you. https://www.facebook.com/shireofdumbleyung/photos/a.354413364734542.1073741829.354363821406163/722226927953182/?type=3&theater:)
 
Fundraising Opportunity – Catering for Council Meetings https://www.facebook.com/shireofdumbleyung/photos/a.354413364734542.1073741829.354363821406163/722598681249340/?type=3&theater
Community/Sporting Groups or Individuals are invited to put their names forward for catering for one or more of the 2017 Council Meetings.  (If we have a large number of responses then it may mean that some groups/individuals may only be able to cater once and dates are awarded on first in best dressed.)  Caterers are asked to provide a main course and dessert for a minimum of 10 people and are paid $32 per head for February through to November.  The December Christmas Dinner can be up to $40 per head depending on the menu and expressions of interest are sought for this closer to the date.  If you are looking for a little extra income then this is a simple and easy opportunity for local groups to raise funds.
We require caterers for the following meetings:
20 April (held in Kukerin)
20 July
17 August
21 September
19 October
21 November
To register your interest for the 2017 roster please contact Zoey Eyre on email zeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au or phone 98634012 with your preferred months by 10 February 2017.  Groups/Individuals will be contacted asap with confirmation of months.
 
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ELECTORS & ANNUAL REPORT
The Annual General Meeting of Electors is to be held on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Time – 7.00pm
Where – Nenke Park Pavilion, Kukerin
Purpose of meeting and order of business:
Confirmation of Minutes of EGM held on 8 March 2016
Receive Shire Presidents Report2015/2016
Receive Auditors Report2015/2016
Receive Annual Report2015/2016
Copies of the Annual Report for 2015/16 are available at the Dumbleyung Shire Office, Dumbleyung Library, Kukerin Library and the Shire Website www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
Copies will also be available at the meeting.
Thank you
Shire of Dumbleyung
 
BUDGET REVIEW
Budget Review was carried out at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Thursday 16 February 2017.  Copies of the Budget Review are available for viewing in the Shire Office, Dumbleyung Library, Kukerin Library and the Shire Website www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
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 Kukerin travelled to Kondinin to take on the league leaders last Saturday. A very interesting and competitive game ensued. In the early stages of the contest three Kukerin rinks led and the fourth rink was locked in a close game. As the afternoon wore on leads fluctuated on a couple of rinks and one Kukerin rink began to take control, however late in the game one Kondinin side stormed away in the concluding stages to a large win and two other rinks also won narrowly to leave Kukerin with only one rink win and Kondinin winning the aggregate by a narrow margin of ten shots resulting in a  7—1 win to Kondinin.

Sunday saw the completion of the men’s singles championship. The first semi-final between Ian Faulkner and Clive Bahr was evenly and keenly contested early, however, as the game progressed Bahr gradually asserted his authority and won his way into yet another final. The second game between Peter Davidson and Tim Adams proved to be a thriller. Scores were even nearly all the way and at the end Davidson prevailed  25---23 in a very good display of draw bowling by both players.  The final between Bahr and Davidson was keenly contested and scores were locked together a few times but as the game wore on Bahr again gradually gained control to be Kukerin Club champion for season  2016—17.

 The plate event final was won convincingly by Matthew King from Phil Adams.

 Next Saturday Kukerin will be at home for the final game of the season against Karlgarin. This game has become a cutthroat affair as the winner will progress into the finals and it will be curtains to the loser. There will be bowls practise on Friday afternoon from 4.30 pm. Hope to see a good roll-up.
Article by P.Adams
Pictured above: Mens singles champs C.Bahr and P.Davidson

Interschool Swimming Carnival
The weather was perfect for the interschool swimming carnival on Friday February 17th. Kukerin, Dumbleyung and Nyabing Primary Schools gathered at the Dumbleyung Pool for a lovely day out and congratulations to Nyabing Primary School who won the day! Other thanks go to Kukerin Primary School, the hosting school, parents from all towns who helped on the day and lifeguards Jane Coad and Tracy Taylor for keeping a close eye on the water.

​Kukerin Primary School

• Dash Robotics lessons have begun for the term. Thank you to the Kukerin P&C for purchasing three additional robots which arrived early this month. This unit will develop the students’ cooperation skills in small groups which are vitally important for building teamwork and participation.
• Pre Primary to Year 6 students will participate in Clean Up Australia Day on Friday March 3rd from 9am til 10.30am
• Dates to remember:
  •  February 24th – Cricket Clinic
  • February 28th – Senior Room Assembly
  • March 2nd – School Photos
  • March 3rd – Clean Up Australia Day

Dumbleyung Primary School

• Swimming has been scheduled for sport this week and will utilise our local swimming pool. Please ensure all permission notes, medical forms are completed and returned. Thank you to Jane Coad who has kindly offered to assist with the swimming coaching.
• PEAC will be hosted three to four Thursday’s every term. PEAC will see travelling students be inducted into an extension learning program with Jodie Young.
• Congratulations to Sydnee Wright and Evelyn Bennett on being awarded school captain.
• Bluelight disco in Katanning, March 17th
• Sheep manure wanted! Please dump on western edge near the street access opposite lane way.
• Dates to remember:
  • February 28th – Making friends incursion
  • March 2nd – Assembly
  • March 9th – Cricket Clinic
  • March 10th – T20 Cricket Comp, Lake Grace

LANDCARE MEETING – WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 2017
This has been scheduled for 29th March and will commence at 3pm at the Shire Council Chambers. These meetings are open to all community member who wish to attend and hear the activities and business of the local Landcare Organisation. This is supported by the Shire and aims to provide a Landcare service to shire rate payers. Any enquiries relating to environmental issues, weed identification and control, tree orders, salt land reclamation projects, feral animal control, water testing for salinity, information workshops and tours can be directed to the Landcare Office located at 18B Absolon Street. Further information please contact Claudia Hadlow on 98 634225 or 0429612447. dyglandcare@westnet.com.au
 
Fox Shoot News to be confirmed!

As the lake continues to fill many are anticipating that we will have our own water playground for a number of summers making this the perfect time to get your skippers ticket! Sea Soaring Marine will be visiting Dumbleyung on March 11th, 12th and 13th.

All theory and practical will be completed in one day and if successful, participants will finish the day with an interim license (while the license comes in the mail) and are able to get on the water the next day! No study required but the below pre- reading can be helpful;

• Recreational Skippers Ticket Workbook is available for free by emailing RST@transport.wa.gov.auu
• Electronic versions of the workbook are available at http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC_P_RST_Workbook7.pdff

·         Practice quizzes are also available on, visit  http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/rst-practice-quizzes.asp
 
The course includes theory, practical training and a purpose built vessel is supplied. The minimum age to register for a skippers license is 14 years of age. To register please call Wayne Baddock direct on 0409 549 356 or email wayne@seasoaringmarine.com.
 
Course cost is $280per person, but if more than 12 people register the reduced price is $250 per person. Bookings are essential and a deposit is required to confirm your place. If completing course on Saturday March 11th please note that this is also the State Election Voting Day and a small break will be provided to vote/have lunch etc. 

Women can bring life into the world, multitask and change their mind! Which has happened, as the FREE International Women’s Day high Tea event will now be held on Friday March 17 from 10am til 11.30am. A crèche has been organised and will be available, $10 first child and $5 second child.

Guest Speaker, Tanya Dupagne Manager at Camp Kulin will share and inspire us with her story, spending the last 13 years running camp and youth activity program for at risk children in Australia, America, South Africa and Vietnam.
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RSVP is required for catering purposes by Wednesday March 15th to admin@dmbleyungcrc.com or 9863 4829.

In 2005 the Labor Government drastically reduced the representation of country people in our State Parliament with its so-called "One Vote, One Value" electoral changes.
 
The number of Members of Parliament in the country was cut by six, while eight more were added to the city.
 
The Country Alliance was formed to fight Labor's attack on country communities, with representation from the Regional Councils' Association, WAFF, PGA and the three main conservative political parties - Liberal, National and One Nation.
 
The Country Alliance defeated Labor's anti-country legislation in the High Court but eventually a defecting Liberal MP voted with Labor, giving it the numbers to pass the legislation into law.
 
Former Liberal & Independent MP Hon. Anthony Fels, said the Nationals and Liberals were very vocal against Labor's electoral rip off at the time but had done nothing since winning government to scrap Labor's anti-country laws.
 
"In 2005, Colin Barnett and Brendon Grylls spoke strongly in Parliament against Labor's electoral changes", Mr Fels said.
 
"But after they won government and had the numbers in Parliament to scrap Labor's anti-country electoral laws they did nothing to restore the voice of country people in Parliament.
 
"Country people should send Mr Barnett and Mr Grylls a message at the State election for failing to live up to their word and for failing to restore country representation in Parliament."
 
Mr Fels said the only major political party that had remained true to country people was One Nation.
 
"One Nation was represented on The Country Alliance and its members always have supported restoring country representation in Parliament.
 
"This is the strength of representation that country people really need in Parliament."
 
Mr Fels said if the polls are correct the Liberal-National government is facing the prospect of huge losses at the coming election, made worse due to the impact of Labor's electoral changes from 2005.
 
"Everyone knows the Liberals and Nationals won government in 2008 and again in 2013 because Labor was so much on the nose.
 
"Labor overcame this stigma and is set to gain hugely from the electoral changes it made more than a decade ago, simply because the Liberals and Nationals did not stand up for country people and scrap Labor's electoral laws.

Authorised by Tony Fels - 0413 202 990  Box 234 Williams 6391
RSM117 Lower Blackwood Road Qualeup 6395
 
Please note the opinions, views and beliefs expressed in articles and other submissions to the Quack Chat do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views or beliefs of the CRC staff or Committee.

There is a new business in the Shire! Damion and Susi Leo of Kukerin have recently become resellers for Queensland company Transportable Shade Sheds. TSS are already a very popular business in Queensland and have only just branched out to other states including WA. Damion and Susi spent two days in Perth at a conference learning all the relevant information regarding the entire TSS product range.

They can supply (and install if required) engineered and wind rated shade structures to cover just about anything, industrial shade sheds, compliant dangerous goods storage units for all chemicals, flammable liquids and acids, self-composting toilets, accommodation cabins / site offices as well as general storage units. Every product is 100% transportable and can be moved from site to site or around the grounds on which they are put.

All structures for dangerous goods are purpose built for the storage and handling of these items. These sheds meet all the Australian standards criteria and Transportable Shade Sheds are already the preferred supplier to many councils, mines and national parks across the country.

The well-known Transportable Shade Sheds range is perfect to suit just about any application. The product is very often used to cover boats, caravans, vehicles, tractors, trucks, animals, used on worksites to create undercover work areas for staff as well as in the schools, sporting clubs and day care centres to protect children from the sun and weather.

Feel free to browse the website - www.transportableshadesheds.com.au - for a full list of products. Please call Dame on 0427 646 043 or Susi on 0439 546 043 for further information or to enquire about a quote on a product.
Advertorial by S.Leo