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Tel: 08 8672 5920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 19 May 2016 EARLY COOBER PEDY SHOW HOME/ - FOR SALE Coober Pedy is a town steeped in the rich history of early opal and its related industry tourism.

The buying and selling of dugouts is a way of life in the Opal Capital of the World where the majority of family homes are subterranean.

A strong real-estate presence has always been evident in Coober Pedy, but opal mining family John and Jerlyn Nathan with their two daughters are self-selling their historic dugout in order to buy an acreage just out of town that will suit their growing family’s needs better.

The Nathan family currently live on the edge of town, a few minutes from the school and not far from the shops. Despite they brag one of most historic homes around with a position and a view from the east side of North West Ridge to be envied, John tells us that his growing family needs more space outside.

“Prospector’s Dugout has plenty of space inside, with 4 bedrooms plus,” said John. “But the girls have grown in 5 years and we have an opportunity, once this property is sold, to buy an acreage outside of town, and where my daughters can have a trail bike and other outdoor activities where it won’t bother anyone.”

“I will regret relinquishing our location and view but I think kids need the freedom of the outdoors when they are growing up,’ he said.

John and Jeryln bought the 1920’s dugout at 720 Russell John and Jerlyn Nathan with daughters De’ Arna and Darna on the patio at Prospector’s Dugout. Street from opal miner Walter (Wally) Dieter Groeschel in January 2011. Going back a number of years it was the home and business of the Van Brugge family, who ran the original Prospector’s Tours in town. Tom and Lyn Van Brugge (parents) were opal buyers and exported opal overseas.

“Prospector’s Dugout” became a show home and after a tour of Coober Pedy, the tourists were treated to an extra tour of the Van Brugge’s underground home. “They even handed out postcards of their home as a souvenir”, said John.

“We were priveleged and honoured during the 2015 Centenary celebrations to receive a visit from George and Clair Van Brugge who asked if they could show View of the kitchen and dining shows the hand their family through our dugout, their former home. Prospector’s Dugout Postcard from the Van Brugge George Van Brugge filled us in on the long history of hewn features of the dugout period in Coober Pedy - nothing has changed the property and their planting of the large trees here.”

When George and Clair left Coober Pedy they sold the dugout and business as a package to another family in the town and Prospector Tours and Prospector’s Dugout continued on for some time.

John said, “I find it uncanny that all of the occupant/ owners of Prospector’s Dugout have been active in the opal industry. I feel cetain that the right person or family will knock on our door.”

“The atmosphere here is warm and cosy. The early dugouts were hand dug, and have solid archways and a lot of character. Because we are facing east, we are protected from the harsh heat during summer and from Solid archways and space is a feature of If you would like a slice of history contact John the storms that come in from the west.” said John. Prospector’s Dugout Nathan - see advertisement on page 10 SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 7 DAYS WEATHER - POSSIBLE RAIN!

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While in town take an OPAL FIELDS tour - you’ll believe you’re on Mars.

Take a tour to the natural landscapes outside the town (see film locations like Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and Red Planet) including the PAINTED DESERT, the colourful BREAKAWAYS and the MOON PLAIN

Join the MAIL RUN out of Coober Pedy to deliver outback mail! Take a leisurely flight over the spectacular LAKE EYRE

Page 2 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 DistrictDistrict CouncilCouncil ofof CooberCoober PPededyy Keeping the community informed

On the 21 April I attended the Family Day at the School, On the 4 May I met with the community members concert 1. The Renewable Hybrid Project it was a great day with a big turnout in the School Gym at 4pm in council chambers and had a follow up progress and Oval. Congratulations to the organisers exhibitors meeting for the Great Breakaways Marathon. Later that The agreement was signed by all parties in April 2016. and MC Matt Key for a very successful event followed evening I had the pleasure to present Volunteer Thank Energy Developments and a representative from by a free screening at the Drive In on Thursday night. you support certificate to SES / Mines Rescue. the Department of State Development will be in Live music was provided by George Pavlidis, David On the 6 May I was interviewed by Karma from the ABC Coober Pedy for a McCormack and Theo Poulis. Once again about the The Great Breakaways Marathon. congratulations to the organisers and exhibitors for a PUBLIC INFORMATION NIGHT very successful event! On the 10 May we had a meeting with Anthony Genovese on Wednesday 25th May 2016 from the Local Government Risk Services followed by at 6PM at the Greek Club on On the 25 April, The ANZAC Day Dawn Service was an Interview with French Documentary and later a St Nicholas Street. a moving event and later that day I met with many of meeting with resident in Council Chambers. We look forward to meeting as many of you as can our community members at the RSL, another great turnout and thanks to the Airforce who were in It has been a busy few weeks with some memorable make it for the latest information on the project. attendance. moments, one of which was the Citizenship Ceremony on 13 April 2016. 2. The Councils Payment Facility at On 26 April Neil Brown started working with the District Reception Council as the Interim CEO. I would also like to take the opportunity to say “Thank you” to Matt Pinniger the To facilitate the daily reconciliation of finances the payment CEO of the LGA and recognize the work of David of accounts at the front counter will close at 4.30 pm Hitchcock for stepping in at short notice as interim CEO. from 6th June 2016. The office will still open until 5.00 pm for any other enquiries. On the 27 April there was a Regional Development Authority meeting at the Golf Club it was a successful turnout and showed the passion that the Business and 3. Spraying and Treatment of Buffel Community in Coober Pedy have for the town. Grass in Coober Pedy Area On the 28 April a meeting in Council Chambers was Over the week from Monday 23 until 27 of May as part held to discuss The Great Breakaways Marathon with of a State response to manage Buffel Grass there will be the volunteer committee members including Cr Albert numerous staff from the state’s Natural Resources McCormack, Grant Maxwell, Bundi Pantelis Christel Citizenship Ceremony at Council on 13 April 2016 Management Regions (and the Council) spraying Buffel Hauri, Emily Maxwell, Paul Howard. grass around town (red die will be obvious). This is to reduce the fire risk and protect the key cultural and environmental assets of the Breakaways and Tallaringa Conservation Parks. THE GREAT BREAKAWAYS MARATHON Mayors Report is only two weeks away There have been some exciting events in the last month that I would like to share. Between the last report update and now I have been organising with committee members the sponsorship and volunteers for The Great Breakaways Marathon 2016 - Don’t forget to register online at SATURDAY 28TH MAY 2016 www.cooberpeady.sa.gov.au I have also been visiting business and community Hurry - register now! organisations and handing out Certificates of Appreciation Hurry - register now! to those who supported the Opal Festival while taking time to discuss future events and opportunities for Coober Pedy. To register in person please run, walk or cycle to the DCCP Office I have been working with the new ACEO Neil Brown in preparation for our Council meeting on 17 May 2016. You can also register online via While also continuing to plan for LGA Board Regional meeting and tour of to be held in Coober Pedy on 18 May www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au and Public meeting on 19 May for the community at Desert Convention room. ADULT (16 & over) - 21km & 42km $50 On the 20 April - I had a meeting with the CEO of St Vincent de Paul, David Wark and ACEO David Hitchcock. After which I attended the Croatian Club lunch with over ADULT (16 & over) - 10km $25 65 run by Sister Slavica manager of Croation Aged Care . It was a delicious lunch, organised and FAMILY (2A 2C) - 10km $50 well attended. It was a great opportunity to catch up with the older members of our community and listen to their Children’s Fun Run - 3.20km concerns.

Gold coin donation on the day

Run, walk or cycle

Food, Drinks, Arts & Crafts and Music will be on at the OZ Mineral Oval throughout the day with FREE activities for the kids.

CALLING YOU VOLUNTEERS!! Volunteers are needed for checkpoints Mayor Michelle Provatidis with members of the Croation Community and the Oval.

That afternoon I also met with David, Sue and Edward Please contact Michelle Provatidis - 0419 034 756 Radeka about the community bus being serviced. They Registration closes Thursday 25th May 2016 will let us know when available to start. Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 COMMUNITY DAY UnitingCare Wesley Country SA in partnership with local agencies and services provided a free Community Fun Day for the local community on Tuesday 21 April 2016 Julia Sanderson UCW was in charge of the masks Tracy Harris (Red Cross) with healthy refreshments

The purpose of this day was to provide health and wellbeing information in an informal way.

UnitingCare Wesley Country SA would like to thank the local agencies and services that helped to make this day a success.

Activities provided on the day included, clothing giveaways, tattoos, jumping castle, painting activities, free food and funny photos.

All services had information available and were happy to discuss their services. A sporting competition for all the children rounded off a very successful and fun filled day.

Photos: Coober Pedy Regional Times Julie Carmichael UCW hands out the moustaches Tattoos were a hit with the big and little kids

Glitzy hats, elaborate moustaches, mysterious masks and happy smiles were evident at Community Day held at Coober Pedy Area School this year

Drummer David McCormack and ...... Guitar George (Pavlidis) provided live music Students keen to try out the drums UPDATE: The Children at OSHC Need Shade 3,721 of $7,000 has been raised by 39 people in 3 months on GoFundMe

This update was retrieved on Monday 16 May 2016 SA Ambulance had a presence on the day Drummer David, with Mayor Michelle Provatidis and Theo Poulis (singing)

Tania Lauder and Kasey Watts

Mandy Zelenko (DECD) supervising games

Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy’s Unique Underground Churches

By Sue Britt SA History Event “We’ve travelled to Europe and visited many churches The Revival Fellowship but these were more interesting than the ones we saw Church opened in its there filled with gold and stuff.” This comment came present location in July from a visitor who went on Sunday’s (15-5-16) free tour 1991 after meeting for of the underground churches organised by the Coober several years in members’ Pedy Historical Society. homes. Photo displays show the Fellowship Sally Joy commented on Facebook, “It was such a great volunteers clearing, afternoon, everyone was really friendly, I got to see cleaning, building and buildings I didn't know about and to meet some new and working to turn the old interesting people. Fantastic turnout, well done to the mining ‘ballroom’ into the organisers and the scones were awesome.” church nave.

Organised and advertised by the CPHS the tour was Local participants on the presented by representatives of each church who told about tour out-numbered visitors, their history. many seeing some of the churches for the first time. Father Brian Mathews proved himself to be a skilled juggler Other locals, like Edward as visitors arrived in a Model A Ford only two minutes Radeka, Colin Kruger, Judy before the tour group descended. He never missed a beat, & Brian Underwood and showing his visitors to their quarters while the history Dale Price, knew about the tour admired the car and then gathering everyone inside to churches from before hear about the community effort involved in turning Frank inception and shared stories Pistick’s crude dugout into a church using jackpicks, of their histories. wheelbarrows, explosives and shovels. Begun in 1965, The history group admire the highly celebrated architecture of the the St Peter & Paul Catholic Church was officially opened underground Serbian Church in 1967. Later a machine tunnelled an extension to make the present cruciform shape and a bell tower and stained The incredible 7m high ceiling of St Elijah’s, tunnelled According to Edward Radeka, Joe Serric did tunnelling glass window were added. with a round tunnelling machine by Illias Brellas, and the work on five of the six churches. carvings by Norm Aston as well as the colourful screen The Community Church was introduced by Jim Reynolds. and windows were highlights of the visit to the Serbian Dale once owned the old mining works and dugout in Surprisingly large inside, it has been extended in recent Orthodox Church. Crowders Gully where the church and motel are now. years. He had a 20m shooting range in there. Colin opened a The symbolism of the fish, ichthys, was explained at the hatch behind the lectern and showed visitors the old drive Dietrich Stalh led the tour group down into the steep cut Catacomb Church by Geoff and Tracey Piggott. It is a underneath. where the Seventh Day Adventist Church holds its services. Greek acronym meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, He pointed out the challenges of the location, difficult Saviour that served as a teaching tool as well as a secret Continued on page 9 access being one. way of identifying fellow Christians and their meeting places.

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“Death can be confronting but with open discussion, The Public Trustee is ensuring South embracing what the future may bring, people can have JEWELLERY HANDED IN TO Australians that once they have prepared their Will prepared, then get on with their life. POLICE their Will, they are ‘Good to Go’. “What’s more, almost 40 percent of Australians die without having a Will, which places a great level of stress and A member of the public recently handed in a quantity of uncertainty on loved ones left behind that could have easily jewellery in a bag. Any members of the public who believe The Public Trustee, Debra Contala, said research been avoided by making a Will. this might belong to them are invited to contact Coober indicates that one of the strongest benefits of finalising Pedy Police and provide a description of the bag and a Will is peace of mind. Public Trustee can professionally prepare or update your contents, so that the property may be reunited with its Will at no cost when your appoint Public Trustee as your owner. “It's that feeling of relief you get, knowing that every Executor.” aspect of your estate has been accounted for and will Public Trustee Will making services are available at 211 POLICE RECRUITMENT AND eventually be taken care of for you.” Victoria Square Adelaide, and at eight suburban and 14 regional locations. TRAINING “Consequently, once a Will is complete there comes a heightened sense of being able to simply get on with To make an appointment please phone 08-8226 9204 or Over the week of Sunday 8th May 2016, police cadet things and live life to its fullest,” Ms Contala said. visit www.publictrustee.sa.gov.au Sarah WATKINS commenced a week of practical experience with Coober Pedy Police. Sarah graduates from the Police Academy on 10th August 2016 and then immediately commences her permanent posting at the Police Station.

Feral cats: the greatest threat to In her time at Coober Pedy Sarah met with members of the public as well as local government and not for profit agencies. She was involved in all day to day aspects of front-line policing and thoroughly enjoyed her time at Australia’s native animals Coober Pedy. Coober Pedy Police wishes her all the best in her career and awaits her return in the future. It’s been known for some time that feral cats are a “The footage showed us where cats went and how they serious threat to small to medium-sized native hunted. We also recorded footage of cats killing reptiles, Anyone considering a career in Policing is invited to mammals, but a ground-breaking study into their contact SAPOL Recruiting on (08) 73223353 or further birds and frogs. information can be found on the following website behaviour has revealed how feral cats are killing www.achievemore.com.au/police-officer-careers/ more efficiently than thought. “On average, each cat hunted 20 times a day with a 30 per cent success rate. So on average, each cat killed This has significant implications for the seven animals a day, but ate only two-thirds of the animals they killed. This means that analyses of cat stomach FOODcents management of feral cats. contents will underestimate their impact.

Dr John Kanowski, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Data suggests that feral cats are probably killing around will present the results of the research at the Australian three million native animals a year in the Mornington- Apple & Banana Veterinary Association Annual Conference this month. Marion Downs (Kimberley) area alone,” he said. “The purpose of the study was to examine the hunting According to Dr Kanowski, a key finding was that the Hotcakes behaviours and distances travelled by feral cats and habitat had an overwhelming impact on hunting success. their impact on small mammals,” he said. “In open areas, particularly where there had been fires, Makes 10 80 per cent of hunts resulted in a kill but when cats Ingredients The study involved fitting GPS collars to 66 cats in 2 eggs attempted to hunt among dense grass or rocky country, 2 teaspoons margarine, melted wildlife sanctuaries in the Kimberley, Western Australia only 20 per cent of hunts resulted in a kill. and Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, to track their 2½ cups low-fat milk 2 cups self-raising flour movements. “The fact that predation success by feral cats is highly 2 tablespoons sugar responsive to ground cover is an important breakthrough. 3 medium apples, washed, cored and grated “In both regions, cats were observed to travel long 1 teaspoon vegetable oil distances outside their regular home ranges, particularly The result implies that impacts of feral cats can be 4 ripe bananas, sliced to areas burnt by intense fires, which had removed reduced through effective fire management and feral 1 tablespoon honey almost all ground cover. herbivore control, although it is likely that direct control measures will also be required,” he said. Method 1.In a large bowl beat eggs, margarine and milk. “We assumed they travelled to these areas because “Feral cats are difficult to control at a landscape-scale 2.Mix flour and sugar in a separate bowl, and the exposed prey made them easier to hunt.” and currently there’s no silver bullet for saving mammals gradually stir into wet mixture until smooth. 3.Fold in apple. from feral cats. More research is needed to identify To test this idea, the team set-up miniature video 4.Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. broad-scale solutions. Until then we need to implement 5.Add 2-3 tablespoons of mixture, flip when bubbles cameras on cat collars, a first for feral cats in Australia, strategies likely to deliver the best returns – such as appear in the centre of the hotcake and cook until to watch them in action. establishing more feral predator-free areas.” golden brown. 6.Serve with banana and drizzled honey

Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 AREARE FREEFREE CAMPERSCAMPERS Letters to Ed TRESPASSINGTRESPASSING ONON TRESPASSINGTRESPASSING ONON Close of Nominations CULTURALCULTURAL LAND?LAND? District Council of Coober Pedy Supplementary Elections for 2 Area Councillors Nominations Received At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 5th ANNIVERSARY 12 May 2016 the following people were accepted as candidates and are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot paper. OF NATIVE TITLE Area Councillor - 2 Vacancies HAURI, Christel DETERMINATION IN WAYNE, Renata NAUMOVIC, George COOBER PEDY! Increasing numbers of travellers seeking free camping are HELFAND, Kenneth congretating together along the Kempe Road on land belonging WAYNE, Nigel to Umoona Community To the Editor, STAINES, Harley TRUEMAN, Brett Christopher Dear Editor, For the last several weeks In the past two weeks Oasis Today, the 11th May 2016 is the 5th free campers have been increasing in Tourist Park has had over a dozen FREYTAG, Justin anniversary of the Honourable Justice numbers at the end of the Kempe Rd, free campers trying to use its Postal Voting Mansfield handing down the native title opposite residential properties. amenities; Umoona Museum has The election will be conducted by post. Ballot papers determination in favour of Antakirinja Matu- had to purchase coded locks for and pre-paid envelopes for each voting entitlement will be posted between Wednesday 25 May 2016 and Yankunytjatjara Native Title Claim Group. There are no amenities or rubbish bins their amenities, and other providers along this stretch and no signage that have reported similar issues. Tuesday 31 May 2016 to every person, or designated says. “Free or Designated Camping person of a body corporate or group listed on the However, to the detriment of all concerned in voters roll at roll close on Thursday 31 March 2016. Area”. I believe this area being utilised At the same time it is great to see Voting is voluntary. Coober Pedy an Indigenous Land Use by free campers in Coober Pedy is so many travellers stopping in Agreement (ILUA) over the Coober Pedy cultural land owned by Umoona Coober Pedy. The area they use is A person who has not received voting material by so far rubbish free and they are no Tuesday 31 May 2016 and believes they are entitled to Township is still to be finalised by the state Council and is used by indigenous vote should contact the Deputy Returning Officer on 08 people visiting Coober Pedy and the doubt spending valuable tourist 7424 7420. government. dollars in Coober Pedy whilst here. local mob for sitting and yarning. I Completed voting material must be returned to reach am told that these groups now have to the Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on Tuesday The government's failure to formerly finalise the find other places to meet. However, it would be a shame to 14 June 2016. see this area become like all the implementation of the ILUA is preventing any A ballot box will be provided at the Council office, Free camping significantly impacts on other rest stops along the highway Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy for electors wishing development of Crown Land within the packed full of rubbish which township boundaries for the creation of freehold Coober Pedy’s economy including to hand deliver their completed voting material during accommodation providers whose seems to be inevitable. office hours. allotments for residential dugouts and public premises have easy access to their Vote Counting Location roads. Notwithstanding the crippling amenities for their paying guests. This The majority of travellers ‘talk’ up and down the and The scrutiny and counting of votes will take place at employment opportunities for builders and means these business operators are 9am on Wednesday 15 June 2016 at the Electoral also share information on where trades who are all now seriously denied local paying for others to disrespect their Commission of SA, Level 6/60 Light Square, Adelaide. businesses by the free campers taking to camp as well as using social A provisional declaration will be made at the conclusion work and income. of free water and electricity plus the media such as Wiki-camps etc. A of the election count. associated costs with cleaning and simple “No Camping” sign would Campaign Donations Return Sadly the capital city media are all wearing ear maintenance. set the record straight and stop travellers recommending All candidates must forward a Campaign Donations muffs and North Terrace glasses. Return to the Council Chief Executive Officer within 30 SA Parks recommendations are that inappropriate sites for free camping days after the conclusion of the election. Free Camping within a 20km radius D Gully Richard Abbott of a town should not be allowed and Julie Knight, Returning Officer Licensed Surveyor should be enforced with fines issued Manager, by all local councils Oasis Tourist Park Citizens' Jury might be a good start in discussing

Dear editor the nuclear waste importing plan On May 10th South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill Transparency is important, and complete audio or video Some critics insist that funding for either of these announced the process by which the state will decide whether recordings of all jury hearings should be publicly available, processes should not come from on single body. or not to host a global nuclear waste import industry, as although the actual jury room deliberations should be private. recommended by the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission. Multiple sources of funding help to ensure that Premier Weatherill suggested Citizens' Juries as the first step. There are disadvantages in the Deliberative Poll method. It is the jury's organisers are not seen as having a However, he probably meant "Deliberative Polls", as he spoke complicated to get all participants together in a single place financial interest in producing a verdict that of it involving 50 and later 350 participants. Deliberative Polls to discuss the issues. It is much more expensive than Citizens' supports the interests of a single funding body. involve a larger number of people, whereas Citizens' Juries are Juries. For a start, I understand that the inventor (Jim Fishkin To maximise the scrutiny they provide, the two made up of 10 or 12 people. of Stanford University) has a patent on it so they would have or more funders should have somewhat opposing to pay him. For this participatory democracy project, Premier interests regarding the subject likely to be under Either way, it can be a useful democratic process, enabling Weatherill quoted a sum of less than a million dollars in this discussion." ordinary people to act as a microcosm of the public, and assess financial year, but has not mentioned the budget fort the the pros and cons of the plan. following financial year. The South Australian government's decision to Of course, the process has to be run in a fair and transparent The biggest disadvantage of the Deliberative Poll method is start with a participatory democracy process is manner. The participants are recruited from as wide a range as probably its cost. Wikipedia notes: a welcome one, provided that it is done fairly possible. Methods to help this purpose include an honorarium and properly. Neither a Citizens Jury nor a payment, crèche facilities, and easy-access jury locations. The "Imagine how much money is needed to pay for the trips, Deliberative Poll can be a substitute for a fully group is supervised by a neutral moderator, and advised by an the hotel and the food for each participant, hiring the research democratic process like a referendum, but either impartial Advisory Panel. It's important to be sure that this is a crew and moderators, booking a venue, etc. Additional costs could be a valuable contributor to a wider process well-informed and balanced panel. The material provided can include paying for participants' compensation so that of decision making. mustbe unbiased. Questions need to be framed in a way that people that are randomly selected can put aside their duties Noel Wauchope does not risk influencing the response. to attend the events (i.e. hiring someone to milk a participant's 2/40 Filbert St cow and providing child care" Caulfield South 3162 Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 Advertisement

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Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy’s Unique Underground Churches Continued from pg 5 SA History Event By Sue Britt

Judy shared a Kerry Medway story about the naming of the Catacomb Church. Apparently the church hierarchy rejected Catacomb as a name for the church so Kerry submitted St Wombat. Suddenly Catacomb was acceptable.

A tour participant said that it was “inspiring to learn about the community work and effort that went into the building” of the churches. It was a story repeated at most stops. Church work drew on a pool of volunteers from across the community, people chipping in, regardless of denomination, to help with the digging and construction work.

Above: The Model A Ford was an additional attraction at the Catholic Church.

Above: The steep trek down to the Seventh Day Adventist Church

Left: Geoff Piggott shows Lydia, Cecilia and Jane how to take a clever picture of the air shafts.

Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SALE - DUGOUT POSITIONS VACANT Location with views AGM - COOBER PEDY Originally built 1920’s Featured in a post card, ex show AMATEUR RACING CLUB home. Professionally renovated. 4 bedrooms plus. Hey dig more! This Another AGM to try and form a secure family home has too many 24 Month Contract committee will be held on features to list. All furniture, electricals Tuesday the 24th May 6pm at etc included. RATES & PAYROLL OFFICER Asking $140K. Tel 0419032071 the Coober Pedy Golf Club. Council has a vacancy within its Administration Department for a temporary PET SERVICES 24 months full time Rates & Payroll officer to cover a handover and It will be critical to form a maternity leave period. Maggie from Any Pet Grooming will committee at this meeting for the be in Coober Pedy 22nd - 31st May. Persons interested in this position should have experience in payroll Race Weekend may be cancelled Please contact her on 0438 896 599 systems and the use of Microsoft Office in particular excel and word to a for 2016 and the future of the club to make an appoinment. competent level and be prepared to work in small office team environment. will be in jeopardy. Maggie will also have a selection of A Job and Person Specification for this position can be obtained from Mr Khuram Saleem at the Council office or on Ph: 8672 4600 or coats, collars and grooming tools [email protected] . If you would like to be involved in available for sale. this committee focussed on raising Applications addressing the Job and Person Specification, including a Please book appointments early to money for good causes please, current resumé are to be forwarded to the Acting Director of Finance and avoid missing out. Administration, District Council of Coober Pedy, PO Box 425, Coober Pedy please come along to the meeting SA 5723, by close of business on Friday 3rd of June 2016. and help form a committee to benefit the entire community. K Saleem, Acting Finance & Administration Manager FREIGHT PUBLIC NOTICE Meningococcal warning

Friday, 13 May 2016 SA Health When a case of meningococcal infection is urging South Australians is reported, SA Health will identify people who may have been in contact to be aware of the signs of with the patient to provide them meningococcal infection, after information about what symptoms to three people were diagnosed look out for. with the disease in the People who may be particularly at risk past week. will be given antibiotic chemoprophylaxis as a preventative measure. South Australia’s Health Minister Mr. Jack Snelling said, “With the colder The meningococcal C vaccine is months now upon us, it’s important South available through the National Australians know what to look out for Immunisation Program, while the with diseases like meningococcal. meningococcal B vaccine is available from GPs.

While it is a rare disease, we have already Professor Paddy Phillips, Chief Medical seen 11 cases this year. I urge parents Officer for SA Health said, “So far this especially to seek medical assistance if year there have been 11 cases of they see any signs or symptoms of meningococcal infection compared with meningococcal disease. seven cases at the same time in 2015 and The Coober Pedy a total of 30 for the year. While the infection is most common Country Fire Service among children under two years old and In the past week one male and two is urgently needing people aged between 16 and 25, it can females have fallen ill with the disease, affect anyone at any age. bringing the number of meningococcal volunteers right now! infection cases recorded in May to four, almost a third of our total cases. If you would like to become a volunteer, There have been 11 cases seen so far or would just like to discuss the idea this year, ranging from a 1-year-old to a Meningococcal infection is rare, but it further, please come down and speak to 94-year-old. becomes more common when there are us. more respiratory infections around, such The meningococcus bacteria are carried as influenza. Coober Pedy Country Fire Service around in the nose and throat of around meet for training every second 10 per cent of the population, but are Symptoms of meningococcal infection Saturday at the CFS Station on usually harmless. may include fever, headache, vomiting, Hutchison St. beside the Drive-In. stiff neck and sore muscles, followed in BECOME part of an important The bacteria are spread from person to some cases by a rash of red and purple emergency response team? person through close contact and in some spots. RECEIVE training and learn valuable situations people can develop invasive skills meningococcal disease which can cause Babies or young children with meningococcal infection may also be BECOME more accredited and more meningitis and bloodstream infections. self-confident. irritable, refuse feeds or be difficult to Call Peter Lane (Admin Officer) wake. 0418 807 25 Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 Supplementary Election brings by Margaret Mackay 8 councillor hopefuls How do they plan to tackle council’s $8.5M debt? The people of Coober Pedy are Debt at April 2016 approaching their third supplementary District Council of Coober Pedy, Minutes of the election in just two years following the Ordinary Meeting held Tuesday 19 April 2016 resignation of Cr Peter (Bundi) Pantelis from Questions on Notice - Cr. Boro Rapaic ealier this year. 2. I would also like to know the total & comprehensive current debt of CPDC as it stands A council is able to carry one councillor vacancy currently (12th April 2016). and after the previous supplementary election when Cr. Michelle Provatidis won the position of Mayor, Answer: one vacant seat remained at the council table until Councils total loan debt is $ 7,149,771.00 from Cr Pantelis’ resignation. LGFA

The Electoral Commission is now going through Council has a current cash balance of $786k as the process of filling these two positions. at 12th of April.(Westpac and LGFA investment Candidate Cristel Hauri Candidate Renata Wayne account) Many within the community still feel as though transparency is lacking in council. The release of The current cash balance $786k will materially the results of the financial audit that commenced reduce when the next creditor payments are made. around 8 months ago is of particular interest to residents, but so far no councillor has pushed for the final report to be released to the community. Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting held Tuesday 17 May 2016 Other concerns are that the debt inherited from a 7.10 Financial Sustainability previous council is now accruing “out of control”. Report To: Council In less than one year the council debt has gone from just over $4 Million, to approximately $8.5 For information, consideration and Million as at May 2016. resolution by Council The Coober Pedy Regional Times reported following on Thursday 10 September 2015 Candidate Kenneth Helfand Report: Candidate George Naumovic Council has conducted a review of its current financial position and presented a series of “A report contained within the agenda for a special recommendations at a CEO briefing on the council meeting on Tuesday 11th August 2015 Monday 16 May 2016. advises that Council had spent a total of $1,015,073 for repairs and improvements to In recognition of its unique position as a roads and other infrastructure due to the rain event Regional District Council that delivers both that occurred in April 2014. essential business (Electricity and Water) and community services. Figures presented at that meeting showed that council was already in debt over $4 million Council requests that the CEO undertake dollars. ($4,114,541) and currently had no the following: operating funds. 1. Contact the Local Government Finance Authority (LGFA) to negotiate appropriate Prior to the approval of the administration’s consolidation and extension of its existing request for increasing council’s debt levels, Cash Advance Debentures. former Mayor Staines moved a motion without Candidate Nigel Wayne Candidate Harley Staines notice that would bring about an investigation into 2. Contact the LGFA to secure an additional line of credit (Cash Advance Debenture) to the efficient and economic use of council’s the value of $1.5 million to ensure Councils resources. immediate short term operational liquidity. At the same special meeting on August 11, 2015 3. Notes that a Treasury Management policy the following recommendation from the will be developed and implemented that is administration was moved as a motion and carried consistent with the principals contained in by a casting vote which purportedly enabled the LGA’s Financial Sustainability council to continue to operate: Information Paper #15 - Treasury Management. That Council take out a loan with the Local Government Finance Authority (LGFA) for 4. Prepare project plans and commence the $1,000,000 for the period of 1 year for the purpose development of the following suite of of providing Working Capital for Disaster strategic management plans which will Recovery in April 2014 and that the money from demonstrate how Council will repay this debt the Disaster Recovery Fund be applied to this and operate in a financially sustainable loan when it is received. Candidate Brett Trueman Candidate Justin Freytag manner going forward: REMINDER: During the ELECTION PITCH - 1000 WORDS course of any election campaign, All council nominees are invited to submit their election pitch Suggested information could include your involvement in to the Editor of the Coober Pedy Regional Times by no later the community during your time in Coober Pedy as well as LETTERS TO THE EDITOR dealing than 5pm Friday 27 May. what your vision is for our town’s future. with election issues must contain the author’s name and street address The election pitch should be no longer than 1000 words and All submissions are free and will be published in the 2 June (not PO Box) for publication. must be accompanied by a photograph of the nominee. edition of the Coober Pedy Regional Times or following edition, space permitting The pitch should outline what knowledge and experience you Letters that are considered by the have and how you think it will serve the community during Editor to be defamatory will not be your possible term. published.

Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 Calling all OODNADATTA RACES Indigenous 9 – Under horses – Clive Hannes AND GYMKHANA: 10 -15 horses – Layla Johnson Adult Gymkhana – Justin Nunn voters – it’s time Leading horse – Santafe Held on Saturday 7 May Motorbikes to enrol to vote 9 –u – Ned Sampson 10 -15 – Layla Johnson Adult – Eddie Rankin Leading Jockey – Justin Nunn The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is By Gerry Nunn urging eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Leading Trainer – Macumba Syndicate Islanders to enrol to vote ahead of the federal election on Saturday 2 July.

AEC Indigenous Community Engagement Officer and Elder Brett Hill said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can enrol up until the close of rolls deadline of 8pm, Monday 23 May 2016. BEST DRESSED Although a person is not required to identify as Indigenous L - R on the electoral roll, data available to the AEC suggests Joelwyn Johnson, only around 58 per cent of Indigenous Australians are Dylan, currently enrolled. Ashlee McMulkin; Front ·Getting in early is especially important for Indigenous Grace & MJ Johnson Australians who are much less likely to enrol than other Australians,· Mr Hill said.

·If you are not enrolled, you can·t vote in the 2016 federal election.

·Your vote is your voice on the laws and decisions that affect you and your community so don·t miss out on having your say about who represents you in the Parliament.

·Jump online to www.aec.gov.au/indigenous and use your computer, tablet or smartphone to enrol in just a few simple steps.

·If you·re already on the roll but have moved since the last election, or changed your name, you will need to update your enrolment details.

·You can also pick up a paper enrolment application at any AEC office or Australia Post outlet but make sure you return a correctly filled out application to the AEC by the close of rolls deadline · 8pm, Monday 23 May.·

Further information:

¦ The AEC·s Indigenous Electoral Participation Program is a Closing the Gap initiative. It engages with communities to provide culturally appropriate information, education and awareness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voters.

¦ AEC Indigenous and Community Engagement Officers in each state and territory are available for interview on request. L - R: Claire McMahon, Amy Mollee, Hayley Nunn, Joelwyn Johnson, Chloe Nunn, Phillipa Johnson, Grace Johnson

Ethan Klembt, Clive Hannes, Keremiah Amos, Donald Aitken, Hayden Michael Hodgshon, Joelwyn , Grace & MJ Johnson Aitken, Nathaniel Klembt, Markell Stapleton Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICES Coober Pedy Opal Capital of the World IN COOBER PEDY

2016 Opal Queen contest held in Coober Pedy

The Virgin Rainbow was discovered in Coober Pedy

65 Million year old opalised pearls found at the 12 Mile in Coober Pedy

The Coober Pedy residents build their homes underground in Dugouts

John’s Pizza Bar Affordable & Restaurant pals Open 7 days 9am -10pm O 10% Discount for Pensioners & Ph:08 8672 5561 Fax:08 8672 5537 Souvenirs Email: [email protected] Hutchison Street opposite Desert Cave Hotel Located in IGA MALL - OUTBACK BAR & GRILL -

397 Burton Road Burton SA Flat Hill Road Coober Pedy Phone (08) 82895033 Mobile 0408859037 Fax: (08) 82805788 BOLAND BACKHOE SERVICES Local family business with a Tip truck, backhoe and bobcat with auger attachment for hire at reasonable rates. Available for hire to mining companies and pastoral properties

Contact Ken or Nola Home phone (08) 86723451 Ken’s Mobile 0417828186 Thursday 19 May 2016 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 What’sWhat’s OnOn in COOBER PEDY? MONDAY & Visiting Services WATER AEROBICS Monday to Fridays 7:30 to 8:30 $10 session FRIDAY District Council of LEGAL SERVICES and pool entry every 3rd session CP SHOOTERS CLUB Coober Pedy free (Donna Clements) 7pm Friday night Clay Target Supplementary WK Lawyers TUESDAY Shotgun Elections: Phone: 08 8361 9148 ARTS & CRAFT 10am – 11am GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 Email: [email protected] Reminder of key dates Lions Club; 2 - 4 years & Parent/ pm Carer; (Donna Clements) COOBER PEDY DATES 2016 during Nomination Period 28 Apr to Court Circuit. TJI TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI CP Social Scrabble 7.30pm 12:00pm 12 May 2016 Weeks commencing - PUKULPA 11am – 1:45pm; Lions United Club . All skill levels Mail out of voting Material Wed 25 22 February 2016 Club; 0 - 6 years & Parent/Carer; welcome May to Tuesday 31 May 2016 (Donna Clements) 2 May 2016 SWIMMING PROGRAM 6pm Close of voting 12:00pm Tuesday 4 July 2016 FREE TAI CHI CLASSES for over children achieve personal best 14 June 2016 29 August 2016 65s Sit or stand for these gentle with prizes at the end of the 17 October 2016 season (Donna Clements) Scrutiny and Counting in Adelaide exercises. 1:15PM at Community (Light Square) Wendesday 09:00 15 5 December 2016 Health (Sue Radeka) C Late Night Fridays 6:00 – June 2016 Please register: 8672 3299 Free initial legal advice to anyone - 10:00pm; 11-17(Sophie A briefing session for candidates Drop in Centre 3:00 – 6:00pm; Reynolds) will be held in Council Chambers anytime! Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) from 6 to 7pm on 16 May 2016 . SATURDAYS Please contact Andrew and make DISTRICT COUNCIL an appointment prior to his arrival. MEETINGS 3rd Tuesday each KIDS CLUB 10am – 12pm Dates month at 7pm Lions Club 5 & up (Donna Clements) to keep in ACCOUNTING AMBULANCE TRAINING mind for 2016: 7.30pm Umoona Road. Every Drop in Centre; 11:00 – 2:00; Ages 8-17 (Sophie Reynolds) Waters + Younger Tuesday except school holidays Phone 8331 9477 Adelaide /SES Note: Phone 8672 5979 Coober Pedy WEDNESDAY Training (Alternate Fax 8364 4676 Saturdays) 0427725446 PARENT YARNING CIRCLE Change of date Email: [email protected] 10am – 12am Lions Club; CFS TRAINING - every Parents, Caregivers, Grandparent, second Saturday at 2pm July 16-17 2016 Visits to Coober Pedy ALL Children; (Donna Clements) Need new members urgently Wednesday-Links 11:00 – Coober Pedy 1 - 5 February Richard 2:00pm Ages 17 and older CP SHOOTERS CLUB 22 - 26 February Jack (Sophie Reynolds) 9 & 10 am Pistols Opal Fields 11 - 15 April Richard Active Boys Group 3:15- CROATION CLUB GOLF OPEN 16 - 20 May Jack 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie Happy Hour Reynolds) Saturdays 6-7pm Weekend 18 - 22 July Richard 1 - 5 August Jack THURSDAY SUNDAY All welcome 5 - 9 September Richard LITTLE MUSICIANS 10:30am – PLAY TIME 2pm – 3:30pm For any questions feel free to 11:15am School (old Deadly School Gym 17 - 21October Richard 0-5 YEARS & Parent/Carer contact the Club Captain, Centre) 3 – 6 years (Donna Steve, on 0427 569 754 14 - 18 November Jack Clements) (Donna Clements) 5 - 9 December Jack Active Girls Group 3:15- GOLF Regular Sunday Income tax returns lodged electronically 5:00pm; Ages 8-17 (Sophie competition and social golf May 28 - Great Breakaways for a prompt refund (within 14 days subject Reynolds) 8:30am for 9am tee off. Marathon to the Australian Taxation Office) Late tee off also available for We also specialize in providing sound, members. practical accounting & taxation advice to FRIDAY individuals, families, businesses & SMSF’s CATACOMB Church Service June 11 & 12 Marree Picnic TINY TACKERS GROUP 10am – and Sunday School 9:30am Races, Gymkhana & 11:30am Lions Club 0-3 years Sunday. Bus pickup Motorkhana (Donna Clements) available. Ph 8672 5038 SCHOOL TERM DATES TWIGHLIGHT GOLF with a June 25th William Creek YOUTH SHED 11-2 ages 8 Gymkhana social ambrose 3 – 6 hole & up 2016 competition from 6pm Term 1: 1 Feb - 15 Apr th CP SHOOTERS CLUB July 16 - Oodnadatta Term 2: 2 May - 8 Jul SERBIAN Church Social 10 am Rimfire & Rapidfire Campdraft and Bronco Term 3: 25 Jul -30 Sep Club, Dinner 6pm Fridays Rifles Branding Term 4: 17 Oct - 2 Dec

Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 19 May 2016 FFOOOOTBTBALLALL RESULRESULTTSS 20162016 PPoowwerer MinersMiners CupCup Far North Football League 6 goals 9 behinds 45 With the weather playing a big part goals were points defeated Broken Hill Football League 4 goals gold and when FNFL slipped away with a 2 goal 7 behinds 31 points. break, with goals from Craig Hall and Jack Orr, in the third it was always going to be hard for Played in unfamiliar conditions (wet & slippery) BHFL to bridge that gap. for both leagues, the annual Miners Cup was being billed as the decider with both teams previously In the last quarter BHFL refused to concede, winning 4 of the previous 8 clashes. narrowing to gap but when Victor Buza steadied and goaled victory was sealed by the Wedgies. Both teams were eager to display their skills and Best Players for FNFL were Haris Vrbovac, kicked 2 goals each with Broken Hill leading by 2 Jordan Mandemaker, Tyron Cribb, Craig Hall & points at the first break. Great defensive work by Cam Faulkner. Goal Scorers were Ricky Prosser the hard working FNFL backline kept BHFL goalless 2, Victor Buza 1, Craig Hall 1, Jordan Mandemaker in the second while for FNFL failing to convert 1, Jack Orr 1. Haris Vrbovac was also awarded their chances saw them add 1 goal 3 points. Best Opposition Player by Broken Hill. Far North Football League TOP TEN GOAL KICKERS: FIRSTNAME SURNAME CLUB THIS RND GOALS Far North Football League 2016 Scott McIntyre East Roxby Football Club 4 14 Ricky Prosser Roxby Districts Sporting Club 2 12 Todd Paull Roxby Districts Sporting Club 5 9 Kain Zeptner Roxby Districts Sporting Club 5 8 Jaeden Calyun Coober Pedy Football Club 0 7 Joel Harman Hornridge Sporting Club 2 6 Ashley Baxter Hornridge Sporting Club 1 6 Luke Godfrey Roxby Districts Sporting Club 5 6 Jordan Mandemaker Roxby Districts Sporting Club 0 4 Next Australian Federal Rhett Simms East Roxby Football Club 1 4 Lachlan Munro Hornridge Sporting Club 0 4 Tyron Cribb Roxby Districts Sporting Club 1 4 Election A federal election to determine all 226 members of the 45th Far North Football League LADDER Parliament of Australia will, after an extended eight-week PositionTeam P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS % Won campaign period, take place on Saturday 2 July 2016. A double dissolution election, the last occurrence was at the 1 Roxby Districts Sporting Club 3 3 0 0 1 0 392 84 466.67 12 100 1987 election. 2 East Roxby Football Club 3 2 1 0 1 0 270 126 214.29 8 66.67 Elections in Australia use a full-preferential voting system in 3 Hornridge Sporting Club 3 2 1 0 1 0 210 190 110.53 8 66.67 one vote, one value single-member seats for the 150-member 4 Coober Pedy Football Club 3 1 2 0 1 0 181 305 59.34 4 33.33 lower house, the House of Representatives, and a single transferable vote system of proportional representation in the 5 Olympic Dam Sporting Club 4 0 4 0 0 0 135 483 27.95 0 0 76-member upper house, the Senate. Voting is compulsory.

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