NOTICEBOARD STICKY NOTES SEPTEMBER 2013

SEPTEMBER
2013
NOTICEBOARD
OUR TOWN, OUR DISTRICT
Public feedback sought on Parks, Recreation and Facility Strategy
The blossom trees are a feature of the Charlton Park
Cemetery. How the Council manages the cemeteries in
the district is part of the Parks, Recreation and Facility
Strategy, presently open for consultation.
Why vote? Why not
Voting papers for this year’s local body elections have been
arriving in people’s mailboxes the last few days. Now it’s time for
the really important task of voting.
Some may ask why vote? Well, why not.
Every three years, you have the opportunity to decide who will be
making those important decisions about our district.
Your vote provides councillors with a mandate, and ensures they
reflect the community’s values and understand local priorities.
Some may argue that people can hardly complain about their
elected members’ priorities if they haven’t exercised their right to
vote.
Voting is your opportunity to have a say, yet it’s one that many take
for granted.
In the Gore District voter turnout has been steadily declining from
70.9 percent in the 2001 elections to 50.6 percent in 2010.
If you haven’t received your voting papers by now, contact the
Gore District Electoral Officer Tony Shepherd, phone 2090345.
The same applies to people who are not on the electoral roll or
have been only recently added; or maybe you have lost your voting
papers or they have been ruined. The Electoral Officer can provide
you with Special Voting Documents to make sure you have your
say.
Voting is open until noon on 12 October. To cast your vote, return it
in the prepaid envelope that is in your voting pack, or drop it in the
ballot box at the Council’s civic administration building.
The Gore District Council’s
public gardens are often praised
as being among the best in the
country. The town’s recreational
facilities are so good even the
Australian netball team wanted to
train here.
Over the next month the Council
is keen to hear what its residents
think about the gardens and
recreational facilities, as it seeks
feedback on the recently released
Parks, Recreation and Facility
Strategy.
The strategy details the provision
of parks and recreational facilities
in the District, and the levels of
service. It reviews services to
ensure they are being effectively
and efficiently delivered, and will
meet future needs.
Parks and recreation manager Ian
Soper said the strategy’s purpose
includes analysing current and
future demand for parks, and
identify existing deficiencies
and future needs for each park
category.
He encouraged people to make a
submission.
“If you want to have your say
on such things as the future
management of the gardens, the
number of playgrounds in Gore,
or you just want to tell the Council
things are pretty good as they
are, then pick up a submission
form.”
The strategy covers a 10-year
period to 2023, with a review
in five years (2018) to reflect
actual growth, and community
expectations and need.
More information about the strategy
and submission forms are available
on the Council’s website
www.goredc.govt.nz or can
be picked up from the civic
administration building, Gore
Library and Mataura service centre.
Submissions close on 30 October.
Scholarship Applications Open
If you are going onto tertiary education next year, or undertaking
a trade apprenticeship, the Gore District Council has two funding
opportunities you can apply for. They are:
GORE DISTRICT COUNCIL TERTIARY EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP
The Council has two scholarships, valued at $750 each, for school
leavers aged 19 years or younger, who live in the Gore District and will
be studying at a tertiary level next year. As well as the one-off grant,
scholarship recipients may be offered up to 10 weeks paid work
experience at the Council, during the summer holidays.
Applications close on 31 October. For further information please
contact Community Development Officer Melissa Smith at
msmith@goredc.govt.nz or phone (03) 2090388.
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PIONEER WOMEN’S MEMORIAL TRUST
The Trust offers three educational bursaries to students who are
contemplating tertiary education or a trade apprenticeship. They are
available to students who are, or who have been, pupils at Gore High
School, St Peter’s College, Blue Mountain College and Menzies College.
Applications close on 24 October. For further information please
contact Corporate Support Officer Tracey Millan at
tmillan@goredc.govt.nz or phone (03) 2090385.
Forms and criteria for both of these funds are available online
at www.goredc.govt.nz, or at the Council’s civic administration
building, in Gore, Mataura Service Centre, and the Gore Library.
Get in the Swim
With summer approaching, it’s as important as ever
to make sure children are confident in the water and
have some swimming skills. The Leaping Frogs Swim
School caters for all ages and levels of experience,
and is now taking bookings for a two-week school
holiday swim programme as well as term four.
Leaping Frogs offers small classes and quality
lessons by its qualified, friendly instructors.
To book or find out more contact staff at the Gore
Multisports Aquatic Centre, phone 2039128.
Holiday Programme
The Gore and Mataura libraries are making sure children
have plenty to do during the school holidays with
activities from Tuesday through to Friday, both weeks.
Gore Library – Monster Mayhem
• 1 October: Paper monsters
• 3 October: Door hangers
• 8 October: Pencil holder
• 10 October: Finger puppets
Mataura Library – Woolly Good Fun
• 2 October: Pom-pom pet
• 4 October: Woolly art
• 9 October: Wool octopus
• 11 October: Bouncing fuzzy spider
Remember:
MATAURA POOL OPENING
Only two days to go! That’s right, the Mataura pool
opens this Saturday for the new season, from
1pm to 5pm. All the fun equipment will be out, the
water will be nice and warm, so join Donna, Jo and
the team for opening day.
CONTACT
NUMBERS:
Rates Enquiries ................................... 2038115
Council Administration...................... 2090330
Gore Library......................................... 2039129
Gore Multisports Complex................. 2039128
• All programmes are free and start at 10.30am.
• Bookings are essential and the library needs to be told
of cancellations because there are often children on the
waiting list.
• The activities are suitable for ages five and up. Children
should wear old clothing as it could get marked.
Eastern Southland Gallery................. 2089907
Destination Gore Visitor Centre........2039288
Mataura Library/Service Centre........ 2038115
James Cumming Wing......................... 2090358
Float registration closes on Friday 29 November 2013
Registration forms available from the Council’s website
www.goredc.govt.nz or email info@goredc.govt.nz
Kids – don’t forget the best decorated bicycle/scooter
competition and win great prizes.
For more information contact the Council, phone 03 209 0330
STICKY NOTES
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Join the staff at the Gore Librar
y to
celebrate Greats and Grands mo
nth, on
23 October. It will be a chance to
reminisce
about the good old days, when a
play
station was the tree hut and the
party
line was the only form of social me
dia.
The morning is being organised by
Avis
McDonald and starts at 10am. Plea
se
contact the library, phone 203912
9, if you
want to attend as there are limited
places.
DUST SUPPRESSION
Dust from gravel roads is a nuisance
and can impact on road safety, which
is why some people put used oil on
sections of road to suppress the dust.
However, you must get permission
from the Council and the activity
must be carried out by an approved
applicator. Roading manager Murray
Hasler says now is the time to either
apply for an oil permit or renew last
year’s one. It’s as easy as calling the
roading team, phone 2090330.
Dog poo
ed to be
Dog owners are remind
any little messages
responsible and pick up
s leave behind on
their canine companion
be fined $300.
the street, or they could
sing number of
rea
There have been an inc
t dog poo littering
complaints lately abou
is it unsightly but
the footpaths. Not only
zard if washed into
it could pose a health ha
which ultimately
the stormwater system,
So next time you
ends up our waterways.
make sure you have
take the dog for a walk,
clean up after it.
something suitable to
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