COOK SHIRE COUNCIL
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

26th April 2006

Welcome to the Cook Shire Community Noticeboard. This Noticeboard is published every fortnight and placed on public noticeboards around the Shire and placed here on www.cooktowns.com.

 WHAT’S ON
28 April - Ayton Public Meeting, Ayton
13 May - Friends of the Foundation Annual Fundraiser. Benefits the Hospital, Sunbird
Cottage and Community Health.
15 May - Business Breakfast at the River of Gold, 7 to 8:30 am, $25 per person
28 May - Clean Up Cook Shire Day
10-11 June - Cooktown Discovery Festival

COOKTOWN DISCOVERY FESTIVAL - 10 & 11 June
Organising is underway for this years Cooktown Discovery Festival.  Jacqui Sykes has been appointed Project Manager by the Discovery committee and meetings have been running regularly.  Anyone interested in holding an event, attending the meetings or helping out in some way please contact Jacqui on (07) 4069 5442 for details.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST - Monday 15 May
Local Government Week is held each year, celebrating Local Governments and their involvement within the community.  This year Cook Shire would like to invite anyone in the Shire to attend a business breakfast.  This event will get many people together who don't necessarily have the time to converse, due to running your own businesses.  A guest speaker will be in attendance and of course a good hearty full buffet breakfast before you go to work. 
WHEN:  7am - 8.30am
WHERE:  River of Gold Restaurant
HOW MUCH: $25 per person
We hope that with assistance from the Cooktown Chamber of Commerce & Tourism these breakfasts will take place on a quarterly basis.  Please register your interest and book your seat as there will be a limited number. 
For further information please contact Sally Saw, Community Services Division on 07 4069 5444 or email ssaw@cook.qld.gov.au.

POOL CLOSURE
The Cooktown Community Pool will be closed for the Public Holiday on the 1 May.

NOTICE TO PENSIONERS
If you believe you are a qualifying pensioner and have not previously made an application, please contact Council’s Assistant Rates Officer, Beverley Grant on (07) 40695444 .  Pensioners currently receiving State Government Pensioner Rate Rebate, and/or Council’s Pensioner Rate Remission are only required to advise Council if their circumstances have changed. 
To be considered for Pensioner Remission for the billing period 1st July 2006 to 31st December 2006 applications must be received no later than the 30th June 2006.  Any applications received after this date will not be considered for concession until the billing period 1st January 2007 to 30th June 2007.
The main criteria for eligibility is that the property over which a concession is sought, is the primary place of residence, and that the applicant is a holder of Centrelink Concessions Card or a Repatriation Gold Card.

CLEAN UP COOK SHIRE DAY - 28th May
Bring out your local pride and don a pair of gloves and help clean up our great Shire.
This special day is set to help make our great region sparkle.  Every little bit of litter is a blemish and we as a community need to band together and clean up our great towns.
WHEN: 10 am until noon
Bags and gloves will be available from Monday 22 of May or on the day. Free lunch for all participants. Watch this spot for more information or contact Sheils Barra Environmental Health Officer on 07 40695444 or email sbarra@cook.qld.gov.au

LIBRARY INFORMATION
Cooktown Library is calling for donations of books to be sent to Johnstone Shire Libraries as the majority of their books were damaged or destroyed by Cyclone Larry. All books can be dropped off at the Cooktown Library.   

CYCLONE APPEAL SUPPORT NEEDED
If you would like to contribute to the Cyclone Larry recovery efforts, The Big Shed is acting as collection point. Any contribution will be greatly appreciated. Homegoods, whitegoods, kitchen goods, furnishings, non-perishable foodstuffs, lumber, fittings, iron, and building materials are all required. Please package any contributions into boxes and drop off at The Big Shed for transport to cyclone affected areas. The Big Shed truck will transport any contributions made. Please contact Grant or Rod at the Big Shed on 4069 5842 with any enquiries.

NETBALL AND AQUA AEROBICS
To attend Aqua Aerobics sessions, please call the pool on 4069 6928 in advance to book. Please leave a message if the phone is not answered. 5 people are required per session for it to go ahead. Please arrive at each session 10 minutes beforehand. Sessions take place Monday - 7am to 8am, Wednesday - 5.30pm to 6.30pm, Thursday - 7am to 8am and Saturday - 11am to 12 noon.
Netball will be on this week – weather permitting. Draws are as previously advertised. Check the sports section of the Local News for further information.

AYTON PUBLIC MEETING - DATE CHANGE
WHEN:   Friday 28 April 2006
TIME:     1.00pm - 2.00pm
WHERE: The Shed, Ayton (opposite IGA Express)
WHY:  Seeking community response to proposed development on the block.
FURTHER INFORMATION:  A copy of the Draft Land Management Plan, outlining the proposed development is available on Council's website on www.cooktowns.com or a copy will be sent on request by calling Tracey Blumer on 4069 5444. Come along and have a say on the future of your town.

COOK SHIRE COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
121 Charlotte Street
PO Box 3, Cooktown, QLD 4895
Phone:              (07) 4069 5444
Fax:                  (07) 4069 5423
E-mail              mail@cook.qld.gov.au
Web:                www.cooktowns.com

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