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Victoria Daly Regional Council
February 23th 2017
Pine Creek Service
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February
2017
Brian Skinner
Originally from Melbourne,
Brian Skinner (Skins) came to the
Territory from Melbourne. His trade
as a plumber bought him to Pine Creek
in 1985 with the contractors building
the Goldfields camp.
Like so many people who come to
Pine Creek initially for work, Brian
embraced Pine Creek and made it his
home. Pine Creek not only gained a
skilled plumber, we had our own
look-a-like Paul Hogan!
Brian has served the town as the sole
proprietor of Pine Creek Plumbing. As a
community, we have benefited greatly
by having our own resident plumber.
If you can imagine for a moment having a major plumbing crisis, and having to wait for someone
to mobilise from Katherine, not to mention klm charge each way, and 2 hours traveling time at
tradesman rates BEFORE commencement of the job, then you can really appreciate that for over
the past 30 years Brian has serviced our community.
In addition to Brian's contribution to the development and maintenance of infrastructure in the
town, Brian has given his time and machinery to digging the graves for our dearly departed at
absolutely no charge; a generous donation at a time when families can be overwhelmed and grief
stricken.
Your nomination today Brian Skinner, as Pine Creek's Citizen of the Year, is recognition for your
contribution and confidence in our community. You continue to service our residents and
business with your trade skills and for this we thank you.
AUSTRALIA DAY
Neve Rankine-Johnson
Neve has always been an impressive young
lady whose maturity has belied her tender
age.
Neve has never been a quitter and even
though she struggled with her early
attempts at athletics’ she never gave up.
In 2016, Neve was selected to represent the
NT in Athletics, when she revealed an
amazing talent in running and was
rewarded at the NT championships by
winning her age group thus ensuring her
selection in the NT squad.
For Neve to travel and participate in the
National Championships she had to
commence fundraising.
With the help of family and friends Neve
was able to raise the funds in a very short
space of time, a remarkable effort given
the small population in Pine Creek.
Neve ran hard and acquitted herself very well against the finest junior athletes in Australia and
despite suffering a serious injury she came home having beaten all her personal bests.
Neve is looking to the future and continuing her career in Athletics’. Her humility and strength of
character stands her head and shoulders above her peers, she is an excellent role model in our
community and thoroughly deserves this award!
Sgt Shane Zuber
Raising of the flag
Australia Day
- Pine Creek
Neve with her very
proud parents
CJ & Loll and
siblings Jada & Jack.
AUSTRALIA DAY
Pat Stone
Pat Stone is a Volunteer whose actions within our community
usually go unnoticed.
Pat has been a member of Pine Creek FERG’s since 2001 when
it was originally part of NTES (Northern Territory Emergency
Service).
Pat goes about his job without too much fuss or bother and is
always keen to help the brigade’s new members with his
wealth of knowledge.
Pat is a very capable and willing Fireman, who calls a spade
a spade. Many a wayward Firefighter has felt the lash of his
tongue as he oversees there safety on the fire ground. He
never complains when asked to turn out at all hours or when
given any task at any incident. Whether it is being involved
in a motor vehicle rescue, sweeping the road, to directing
traffic, Pat executes his duties willingly and without any fuss.
Pat can be relied upon to continue serving Pine Creek for many years to come and therefore he is a
very deserving recipient of this award.
John Lee
John Lee went to Pine Creek Primary School. His Mother
Hilda Lee made sure her children attended school everyday.
John did well after graduating from Grade 7. He attended
High School in Darwin at Kormilda College. He was chosen
as a fast bowler and was included in the under 18 team to
represent the NT side at an interstate carnival.
After Kormilda College John returned to Pine Creek to work
at Kybrook Farm. He became a good and reliable plant
operator on the loader, backhoe, post digger and tractor
slasher.
John, with his guitar and singing choir, conducted Church
Services each Sunday for the Kybrook Community.
When Frances Creek Iron Ore mine began operation John was employed as a plant Operator. He set
an example to his fellow workmates at Kybrook as a reliable dependent employee of the overall
Francis Creek workforce. Unfortunately the mine closed but John has continued to be an active
member in the Pine Creek Community.
He is known for putting his hand up on many occasions, in the past and present years, as a
volunteer at many community events, helping to transport adults and children from Kybrook and
Town Camp and always happy to cook a BBQ.
John is always available to help out at school events and on numerous occasions is willing to drop
everything to get into school to collect children that need to be picked up for a variety of reasons.
Congratulations!
AUSTRALIA DAY
Pine Creek celebrated Australia
Day in true Aussie style!
Many thanks to John Lee for his
welcome to country, Cr Lawrence for
presenting awards, Bevan and Grace
for cooking the delicious bbq of lamb
chops and snags, Bunny for his
emceeing and great music and to all
those that attended and made this day
truly Special!
While some people racked there
brains over the Australia Day quiz
others participated in the boot throw,
egg toss, egg and spoon races, and the
ongoing game of cricket!
Also thanks to the terrific
VDRC staff, for there time in
coordinating this event,
running activities and cleaning
up afterwards,
(on a public holiday).
Without the efforts of this
small crew these events would
not happen.
Well Done team!
John Lee, Cr Lawrence
Lorriane Koerber
Renetta AhWon, Cr Gaye Lawrence,
Lindy Woods
CSM -Jocelyn Moir
Cheryl Glasgow, Jessica Corrigan, Mia Norsat
Cr Gaye Lawrence and CSM Jocelyn Moir
Elijah Murrawa
Juliet Mills, Yvette Williams
Ruby, Keeley and Jemma
AUSTRALIA DAY
Grace Isaac, Bevan Woods
Juliet Mills , Eddie Ah Toy
Allistair Huddleston
Sabrina Balmana
Dancing up a Storm.......
Felisha Alangale
Patrick Huddleston
Pat Stone, Chicko McRae
Bunny Fountain and Loll Johnson
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PINE CREEK REUNION
28 April-1 May 2017
The long awaited Pine Creek reunion is only 12 weeks
away!
Now is the time to remind your family, friends and former
work colleagues, of the dates and encourage them to
make their transport and accommodation plans.
If you have any photos you would like to share, they can
be posted on the reunion facebook page. https://
www.facebook.com/events/657771114361036/
We are seeking some input into a program for the weekend activities. If you are interested in sharing some ideas,
please contact Gaye Lawrence 0427724849.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Fergs News
Another quiet month for our
brigade with only 1 minor traffic
accident to attend.
Unfortunately the accident was
preventable and had the vehicle
owners maintained their car a little
better it would still be drivable.
Two new tyres would have
prevented the car sliding off the
road due to the wet conditions.
With the new year well
upon us I have commenced
surveying our community with a
view to planning our Strategic
Burns for the year. Where
possible, residents and property
owners should now be taking steps
to ensure their properties and
homes are prepared for the Fire
season. I know we might think the
Wet is in full swing however
Burning off has commenced in the
Katherine region despite the huge
amount of rain in the area. 2017
has the potential to be a very
dangerous fire season due the huge
wet resulting in the increase of fuel
in and around Pine Creek,
therefore residents should be
planning now.
I recently completed my
training as a Volunteer Brigade
Training Officer. This new role
which has taken me 18 months to
complete and allows me to be fully
responsible for our units training,
thus easing the huge workload upon
the Katherine Station staff who
would be
required to oversee our members
training. As a VBTO I can also visit
other stations and train their
members. We hope to have more
VBTO’s in the region in the
coming months.
As always our brigade needs new
members, so if you are 18yrs and
older, maintain a reasonable level
of fitness and are willing to
undergo a Criminal history check,
then give me a call, we train most
Thursdays from 5pm and uniforms
and training are supplied. Most of
our new training course are
accredited and nationally
recognised.
Bunny Fountain
Pine Creek
FERG’s
SATURDAY 18th MARCH
6pm @ Multi Resource Centre
A great opportunity to come
together as a community and
share a wonderful meal.
To register your dish please call
Kathryn 0889761391.
Councillor’s Corner
The Council has
approved a reduction in
Library joining fees.
Pensioners are free and all
other members of the
community can join for $30
which is refundable, provided
all books are returned.
Council is working through
the process of recruiting a
new CEO, with shortlisting
and interviews to be held in
March.
The next Council meeting will
be held in Katherine on
Monday 6 February. Minutes
can be viewed on Council
website http://
www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/
council.
Gaye Lawrence
Councillor
Pine Creek Ward
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
VDRC will be hosting two community events for International Womens Day.
A morning tea @ Kybrook on March 7th and a dinner @ Pine Creek Hotel March 15th.
Theme for the day:
Strong Indigenous Ladies in the
Workforce
Morning Tea provided @ Kybrook Farm
Tuesday 7th March, 10.30am
Guest Speakers - Veronica Birrell
- TBA
If you require transport to and from this event, please
contact the Council 89761391.
All ladies of all ages
are very welcome!
Every person - women, men and non-binary
people - can play a part in helping drive better
outcomes for women. Through meaningful
celebration and targeted bold action, we can all
be responsive and responsible leaders in
creating a more gender inclusive world. The
World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap
won't close entirely until 2186. This is too long
to wait. So around the world, IWD provides an
important opportunity for ground breaking
action that will truly drive greater change for
women.
Use International Women's Day (IWD) in March
as an important opportunity to:
- celebrate the social, economic, cultural and
political achievements of women because
visibility and awareness help drive positive
change for women,
- declare bold actions you'll take as an
individual or organization to help progress the
gender agenda
because purposeful action can accelerate gender
parity across the world.
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY DINNER
PINE CREEK HOTEL
Wed 15th March @ 6.30pm
Guest Speakers - Toni Tap-Coutts
- Leonie Norrington
COME ALONG AND SHARE A MEAL,
LAUGHS, CONVERSATION!
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Local Authority
Next meeting
15th Feb 2017
at Pine Creek Community Hall.
Members of the public are
welcome.
Any issues or queries from the
previous minutes can be
addressed at the next
meeting or via email
[email protected]
Agendas are available 1 week
before the meeting. Minutes can
be provided upon request to
Kathryn Wynne by Email:
Kathryn.Wynne@
vicdaly.nt.gov.au or
by phone 89761391. Minutes of
all meetings are available in
hard copy at the Council Office.
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Be Job Ready!
If you require assistance to
obtain or update the items listed
above please see your local
Jobfind Centre or
Centrelink
Applications for
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not be accepted if these
items are not included.
The next Regional
Council meeting is
scheduled for
21st March 2017
Venue for meeting
Victoria Daly
Regional Council
Office Katherine
This meeting is open to the
public excluding
confidential Council
business. Agendas are
available a week before the
meeting, please contact
Sharon Binns by
Email:
Pine Creek Community
Service Centre
89761391
Council Services Manager
Jocelyn Moir
Mob: 0429709009
Executive Assistant
Kathryn Wynne
Civil Services Team Leader
Keith Burbidge
Civil Works Officer
Kyle (Chicko) McRae
Dale Fitzgerald
[email protected]
or
by phone 8972 0725.
Cleaner
Oi Robertson
Local Authority
Members
Sport & Recreation Officer
Kurtis Williams
Chair:
Eddie Ah Toy
Deputy Chair:
Yvette Williams
Members:
Mayor
Brian Pedwell
Councillor
Gaye Lawrence
Alain Denouel
Sam Forwood
Bunny Fountain
Tim Heidtman
John Lee
Maria Lee
Juliet Mills
Shayne O’Neill
Sandie Peters
After School Hours Care
Coordinator
Kurtis Williams
Community Patrol
Team Leader
Shayne O’Neill
Officers
Renetta Ah Won
David Paddy
Michael Manski
Library Officers
Lindy Woods
Yvette Williams
Pine Creek Ward Councilor
Gaye Lawrence
Justice of the Peace
Edward Ah Toy 0428 761 202
Sandie Peters 0428 100 964