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•Opening hours 7.30am- 5pm Tel: 08 86725 920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com COOBER PEDY LION’S CLUB OVER? The Lion’s club of Coober Pedy has had The Lion’s Club Hall allows for community a long and proud history of helping events such as the Arts and Craft Group and those in need in our community. Now the Lego Club. it’s the club that needs help. The Lion’s Club Calender advertises Local business to both tourists and locals alike. Dwindling membership has placed the club in a position where it has to be decided if it is Without the support of the town Lions will close worth having a Lion’s Club in Coober Pedy. and this support to the community will end. Lion’s currently has 5 members’ and 3 volunteers. This for a club that services the What can you do to help? needs of over 3000 community members. Coober Pedy Lion’s needs members and Most members work full-time yet still try and volunteers. contribute to events that benefit Coober Pedy. Lions Club hold meeting on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 4pm to 6pm. Trash Lion’s hold events such as Trash and and Treasure on the last Saturday of each Treasure, Hosting the Black Dog Ride, BBQ month at the Airport opening, Breakfast for the Oodnadatta bike ride, Freedom across You don’t have to attend meetings just come Australia and Variety Club Bash. They donate along, make new friends and help your to organisations such as Royal Flying Doctor, community.The more people we have the Diabetes Australia, Cancer Research, and more we can do together as a community Beyond Blue. Lions recently purchased a Above: Lion’s members after volunteering at the Black Dog Ride BBQ in 2011 mobility aid for a young disabled child. If you would like to know anything phone Kyle are Matthew, Jessie and Kaasha, Travis, Kyle and Ross Hay (President) on 0400274265

SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 The COOBER PEDY Far North Economic Development Forum REGIONAL TIMES What has progressed PO Box 275 Coober Pedy SA 5723 Ph: (08) 8672 5920 & what has not? Email: MARGARET MACKAY has been [email protected] the Editor of CPRT since 2005 and covers general news stories, photography, advertising and Next Newspapers coordinating of community contributions. † Thursday 16 August † Thursday 30 August † Thursday 13 September † Thursday 27 September SUE BRITT has contributed Space booked by Wed (week prior) articles and photographs of local Material must be in Fri prior interest since 1993. Sue works as a volunteer in the local Advertising Rates commmunity and has a strong Black & White interest in history and crafts. Display $6.50 per cm/col Classified $8.00 per cm/col Colour on Application Addressing the Economic Development Forum Far North is Robert Inserts on Application TANYA LAUDER commenced at Coro Chairman of the Coober Pedy Retail, Business & Tourism Assoc DCCP as Child Community Links Officer in 2005. Tanya’s roundup Robert Coro’s Address (continued on page 9) DISTRIBUTING 4,500 + to of children & family events, SA : ADELAIDE CENTRAL activities and playgroups are a The last time I spoke at this event was As mentioned by the Mayor in his . Also Cavan, Bute, Pt. Pirie, Dublin, Minlaton, Pt. huge bonus for remote families in 2006. speech this morning - water security Broughton, PT. AUGUSTA, Snowtown, Pt. Wakefield, is now assured. as well as helpful parenting tips. It was interesting to review my * Bute IGA 9 High St, Bute, SA presentation notes and to see what has Smiles all around at the recent * Snowtown IGA 36 Railway Tce, progressed within the town… and what announcement of the federal * Port Broughton IGA 27 Harvey St has not. government’s funding. * Dublin BP Lot 7 Port Wakefield Rd, * Port Wakefield BP Truckstop We’ll begin with where we are at Now the real work for Council 22 Snowtown Rd Port Wakefield CHARLIE-PARIS is Coober Pedy today…. continue with what should begins… the project needs to be and the Outback’s, one and only have been done yesterday… and finish delivered in a timely manner so that Ceduna/Thevenard, Pt. Lincoln, Penong, Fowlers Bay, Dog Reporter. Charlie sniffs out with what needs to be done tomorrow. we can move onto the next challenge. 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Page 2 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 Far North region adapts - Coober Pedy - an underground ‘city’, built to mining boom One behalf of the District Council of Coober We have come a long way in the past five on the back of opal mining Pedy, Regional Development Australia Far years or so. It has been our experience North, and the Coober Pedy Retail that mining companies now work very ♦ Experience life in the outback town Business and Tourism Assoc, Mayor Steve hard to become good corporate citizens. of Coober Pedy, famous for its fabulous opals Baines welcomed guests and speakers to They now work with communities such and bizarre underground homes. For the 2012 Coober Pedy and Far North as ours to minimise any negative effects Economic Development Forum. that their existence may produce. They generations, miners have dug into the white work effectively with Councils such as and orange rock to extract the valuable, Mayor Baines address ours to maximise the benefits to our sparkling stone. The tunnels and chambers communities, and to establish open lines they dug were cool and dark, perfect to escape Tourism continues to be an economic driver of communication, and they become a part from the desert sun. for the region, and although tourism of the community by providing important employment opportunities and ♦ numbers are down on last year I think it’s Coober Pedy ‘evolved’ as the result fair to say that as a region we are faring sponsorship to organisations and events of a massive post war Opal Rush where hardy much better than other parts of Australia. within the region. pioneers developed a make or break gem I have said in every past Economic industry in the scorching desert terrain. Our Council continues to invest heavily in Development Forum that Mining tourism with 15% of our rate revenue ♦ See the extravagantly built Companies need to understand the fragile contributed to tourism services and Mayor Steve Baines opening nature of our economic and social underground Serbian Church, with it’s promotion. magnificent stained glass windows and address at Far North Economic structures; I believe this is now carvings Development Forum happening and I thank the mining Unfortunately, Coober Pedy and the Far companies for their efforts in this regard. North Region still feel the effects of ♦ Investors will not build in Coober Pedy due Stay overnight in an underground spiralling electricity prices and our inability To you mining company representatives dwelling and experience underground life as to connect to the National electricity grid. to native title issues and a shortage of suitable freehold land. This is causing an in attendance today, let me make it clear the locals know it! that you are an important part of our acute shortage of rental accommodation and The policies of the state government to community and our region and your making it hard for government departments, reduce subsidies and make commercial presence and continued efforts are very local businesses, and mining companies to much appreciated. electricity use in our town full cost recovery attract personnel. continue to plague us and inhibit investment in Coober Pedy. Coober Pedy During the course of this forum you will Much has been reported lately about the hear from a variety of speakers including now has the most expensive electricity effects of FIFO operations on Regional pricing in Australia, if not the world, and we those that are involved in mining, mining towns such as Coober Pedy, and may I say exploration, and government. They will are advised that another 30% hike in not all has been reported accurately. commercial tariffs can be expected next year. give presentations on their respective companies and organizations, and explain I would like to use this forum to acknowledge to you why they are interested in the far Our businesses try to survive in a the contribution that Mining Operations north and what their aspirations are for competitive market whilst paying up to have on our region and towns such as this area and their respective companies. 150% more than comparative businesses in Coober Pedy. I’m sure you will find these presentations The magnificent and colourful Breakaways Adelaide, or just over the border in the both interesting and informative, and I merge from the underground seabed Northern Territory for their essential It is no secret that we did experience issues thank each of the speakers for making services. in the early days and the existence of mines themselves available for this forum. ♦ Visit the opal fields to see one of the around Coober Pedy did have some world’s strangest views. Join tours of local The Native Title claim over the township of negative effects on our town, but I I urge all of you who are visitors to our mines to see how they work. Get the chance Coober Pedy is still causing concern and acknowledge that no one knew what to region to take the time to explore our to “noodle” (fossick) for your own opal after many years of negotiation is still not expect and many of the problems that we extraordinary town and discover all that treasure or you can find opals in many outlets. resolved. The inability to freehold land experienced were unforeseen. The mining we have to offer, including our excellent continues to cause frustration to our boom has not only been a learning experience restaurants and unique attractions. Most to us as a community it has also been a new ♦ There are some amazing natural residents and will result in freehold costing of all make sure you enjoy yourselves for those residents who wished to freehold 5 experience for some of the mining companies the remainder of your stay, and thank you landscapes outside the town (some of them that operate close to communities such as ours. for attending. used as locations in films like Mad Max: or 10 years ago an additional 200 to 300%. Beyond Thunderdome and Red Planet) including Smart partnerships for ♦ The Painted Desert, the colourful Breakaways and the Moon Plain. ♦ Go Star Gazing on the Moon Plain; the long term view it’s an eerie place and the stars are brilliant. Ms Jennifer Cleary is the Chairperson of adapted to change over the last 5 or so years, particularly satisfying that all three of the the RDA Far North Board. Ms Cleary is a ♦ Join the Mail Run out of Coober and has achieved success in working with projects that the RDA Far North prioritised Research Associate and Snr Research mining companies active in the region and across the region were successful – one Pedy to deliver the mail! Drive to Anna Creek, Development Manager within the Centre for garnering support for the community. There the world’s largest cattle station (it’s the size of these of course being the replacement Rural Health and Community Development is a real sense that mining companies active of Coober Pedy’s water pipeline. The at the University of SA. of Belgium), to see the dog fence (the world’s in the region are part of the social and feedback we received from the federal largest man-made structure) and follow part economic fabric of our regional communities, government was that it was because of of the Old Ghan Railway line. Meet the people and that this is where they want to be, by the partnerships evident in those of the outback, hear their stories and don’t choice. applications that we were so successful forget to drop off their mail! in our region. Infrastructure will continue to be a challenge ♦ Take a once in a lifetime flight over for us in the region, and these needs must When I think about infrastructure, I’m not the spectacular Lake Eyre. be met in order for our regional communities only thinking about roads, power, water to achieve maximum, longer term benefits etc. I’m thinking about social from this activity in our region. I see that it infrastructure – the heart and soul is particularly important that we work to leadership that has seen us endure, in this UNDERGROUND ensure there is an enduring positive legacy region. We need to make sure we support BOOKS from mining and exploration. It is about and build on that. Our communities also BOOKS finding the ways to turn relatively short term need to be welcoming and liveable places opportunity into longer term sustainability. and the social infrastructure of our „ OUTBACK MAILRUN TOUR Ms Jennifer Cleary Chairperson of institutions, our business support the RDA Far North Board. I believe the way to achieve this – mechanisms and those initiatives that „ Cards & Stationary particularly in terms of infrastructure is to support people – like the remote mining At the conclusion of the Far North Economic continue to work to develop what I call smart „ Computer Supplies Development Conference Jennifer Cleary chaplaincy, and Indigenous mining addressed the guests. partnerships, i.e. partnerships between mentoring program for example – are „ Desert Parks Agent & other tours community, government and industry that particularly important. „ Maps & Books on the area “What I took from the day was that the Far bring together the three ‘p’s’ of public good, North Region continues to endure and people and profits. We have already realised Finally, I see that a significant part of the „ Local Information/Road report adapt. This was especially made clear in the benefits of partnerships of this nature in ongoing role of RDA Far North is to Mayor Baines opening, where he talked our region’s recent success in the 2nd federal facilitate those kinds of partnerships and „ Phone: (08) 8672 5558 about the way that Coober Pedy has government RDA funding round. It is that will be a strong part of our focus.” Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 Coober Pedy Police News - July

On 19/7/12 a 30 year old male from Port Augusta FURTHER ARRESTS/REPORTS was arrested for alleged disorderly behaviour. The On 9/7/12 a 34 year old male from Coober Pedy male was bailed to appear in court at a later date. was arrested on Hutchison Street for allegedly breaching bail, breaching a barring order and On 19/7/12 a 37 year old female from Fregon was disorderly behaviour. Bail was refused. arrested for allegedly hindering police and breaching bail. The female was bailed to attend court at a later On 10/7/12 a 23 year old male from Mimili was date. arrested for allegedly breaching an intervention PROPERTY DAMAGE order and aggravated assault. Bail was refused. On 20/7/12 a 50 year old female from Coober Pedy was arrested for allegedly breaching bail. Bail was On 3/7/12 unknown person/s have gained entry to On 11/7/12 a 40 year old male from Coober Pedy refused. the Coober Pedy Football Club via a roller door. was arrested on Hutchison Street for allegedly Damage caused inside the premises and soft drinks possessing liquor in a dry zone. The male was bailed On 20/7/12 a 31 year old female from Rosewater were possibly stolen although quantity is unknown. to appear in court at a later date and a 3 month was arrested for alleged offensive language. The barring order was issued. female was bailed to appear in court at a later date. At about 5.00 a.m. on 5/7/12 unknown person/s have damaged a work vehicle parked in the Mud Hut On 11/7/12 a 30 year old female from Indulkana was On 21/7/12 a 36 year old female from Coober Pedy carpark, by throwing a small hammer through a rear arrested on Hutchison Street for allegedly breaching was arrested for alleged disorderly behaviour and window. No entry to the vehicle was reported. bail. Bail was refused and a 3 month barring order aggravated assault towards police. The female was was issued. arrested to appear in court at a later date. On 11/7/12 a 50 year old female from Coober Pedy was arrested for damaging windows on the MAPS On 11/7/12 a 32 year old male from Indulkana was Christine Nelsen bus, by throwing rocks. The offender was bailed to arrested on Hutchison Street for alleged disorderly SC1 73019 attend court at a later date. behaviour within licenced premises. The male was Coober Pedy Police bailed to appear in court at a later date and a 3 Between 3.15 a.m. and 3.45 a.m. on 13/7/12 month barring order was issued. unknown person/s have gained entry to the Coober See something, hear something, Pedy Golf Club by kicking in a glass door. No On 11/7/12 a 28 year old female from Coober Pedy say something property was stolen and Police investigations are was arrested on Kent Street for alleged indecent continuing. language. The female was bailed to attend court at THEFT a later date. On 12/7/12 a 34 year old female from Indulkana was On 6/7/12 unknown person/s have entered the reported for allegedly breaching a barring order. victim’s shed on Reilly Road Coober Pedy and The female will attend court at a later date. allegedly stolen two motorbikes valued at approximately $3,500.00. One is a small peewee bike On 13/7/12 a 32 year old male from Indulkana was and the second a Honda XR600, SA registration TIZ- arrested for allegedly breaching bail. The male was 278. bailed to attend court at a later date.

On 8/7/12 a female was observed on CCTV camera, On 14/7/12 a 29 year old male from Indulkana was allegedly stealing food items from the Shell Service arrested on Umoona Road for allegedly possessing Station, Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy. A 22 year liquor in a dry zone. The male was bailed to appear If anyone has any information about the use and old female from Port Augusta was arrested the in court at a later date. supply of illicit drugs in Coober Pedy and the Far following day and bail was refused. On 15/7/12 a 50 year old male was reported for North they are asked to contact BankSA Crime On 18/7/12 unknown person/s have entered the allegedly being in possession of hydroponic Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or victim’s house on Malliotis Boulevard Coober Pedy, equipment used for cultivating cannabis. A small www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au while he was sleeping, and allegedly stole keys to a amount of cannabis was also motor vehicle parked at the premises. The vehicle located after police received has then been driven away from the premises and information via Crimestoppers. The was located at Ingomar on 22/7/12. Police male will attend court at a later date. investigations are continuing. On 17/7/12 a 29 year old male of On 21/7/12 a 27 year old female from Coober Pedy no fixed address was arrested on was arrested after allegedly stealing food items from Hutchison Street for allegedly the IGA Supermarket. The female was bailed to possessing liquor in a dry zone. The attend court at a later date. male was bailed to attend court at a later date and was issued with a 72 DRIVING OFFENCES hour barring order. Let’s continue the conversation On 3/7/12 a 24 year old male from Mimili was reported On 17/7/12 a 30 year old female for allegedly exceeding the prescribed concentration from Fregon was arrested on The Australian Government is interested in your views on the design of alcohol – returning a reading of 0.171. The male Hutchison Street for allegedly of the next fi ve years of Caring for our Country. Over the next month was also charged with several other driving offences. possessing liquor in a dry zone. The we will be out and about talking through specifi c ideas for the next A 12 month immediate loss of licence disqualification female was bailed to attend court at a later date. phase of the initiative, such as setting investment priorities, delivery notice was issued and the vehicle was impounded mechanisms, innovation and partnerships. for 28 days. On 17/7/12 a 48 year old female We value your input and appreciate your continued assistance in our eff orts to continually strengthen Caring for our Country further. On 6/7/12 a 36 year old male from Coober Pedy from Queensland was arrested for allegedly possessing liquor in a dry To make sure everyone has a say, we will be hosting an online was arrested for allegedly exceeding the prescribed zone. Bail was refused. discussion forum on the Caring for our Country review website concentration of alcohol, driving while suspended www.caringforourcountryreview.com.au. You can also call or and further driving offences. The male was issued On 17/7/12 a 27 year old male from email us. with an immediate loss of licence disqualification for Indulkana was arrested for allegedly 12 months and the vehicle was impounded for 28 We will post discussion papers on the review website throughout breaching bail. The male was bailed the consultation. days. to attend court at a later date. Please let us know what you think about the proposals by reading On 7/7/12 a 26 year old female from Coober Pedy On 18/7/12 a 39 year old male from the discussion papers and making a short submission. was reported for allegedly exceeding the prescribed Indulkana was arrested for allegedly Online discussion forum and submissions close concentration of alcohol – returning a reading of assaulting police, disorderly 5pm 15 August 2012 (AEST). 0.171. The female was issued with an immediate behaviour and resisting arrest. The Submissions can be sent to us via email or in hardcopy: loss of licence disqualification for 12 months and male was bailed to attend court at a the vehicle was impounded for 28 days. later date. [email protected] Caring for our Country Program Design Team On 13/7/12 a 55 year old male from Indulkana was On 18/7/12 a 50 year old female Australian Government Land and Coasts reported for allegedly exceeding the prescribed from Coober Pedy was arrested for GPO Box 787 concentration of alcohol – returning a reading of allegedly hindering, assaulting and Canberra ACT 2601

0.134. The male was issued with an immediate loss resisting police and also breaching Tel: 1800 552 008 AG65864 of licence disqualification fro 6 months and the bail. She was bailed to appear in vehicle was impounded for 28 days. court at a later date. www.nrm.gov.au Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY

Breakaways Conservation MAYOR'S REPORT PUBLIC NOTICE My thanks to the Councillors that attended at short Park Co-Management notice the morning tea for Minister Simon Crean. With the $910.00 from the Federal Government we Board DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY can now start the tender process for the $1.84 million DRAFT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Water for Growth Project. The State Government is facilitating the transfer of land to the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation for the proclamation of the Council’s current Animal Management Plan 2007 - Councillors will now need to decide whether or not to 2012 has lapsed, therefore Council pursuant to make an application under round three of the RDAF and Breakaways Conservation Park. what the priority project will be. Section 26A of the Dog and Cat Management Act has Council has nominated Cr Rose Berry and Cr Mike Maylin prepared a new draft Animal Management Plan 2012 Thankfully the issue of security screening open charter as its two representatives to Board with Cr Dave Bowman – 2017. flights at the airport has been resolved. Council has made and Cr Steve Staines as deputy representatives. application to have our Transport Security Program The plan relates to the management of dogs and cats amended to reflect that Young at Heart Tours will be our It is anticipated that the Government will approve draft within the Coober Pedy Council area. screening authority. The first screened flight is scheduled regulations under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 for July 21st. to establish the co-management board by the end of this In accordance with Council’s public consultation year. policy the draft plan is now submitted for consultation It is heartening to see the amount of use the Family from interested members of the public. Recreational Hub is receiving since it has been open to the public. On any given day there are a multitude of children enjoying the playground equipment and families Strategic Plan Review Any submission from the public must be enjoying the facilities. The feedback received to date from submitted to the Council prior to 5pm on locals and tourists has been extremely positive. Council will hold its first workshop in regards to the Monday 3rd of September 2012 review of its strategic plan during early August. Media commitments this month Copies of the plan can be obtained from Council’s The review will cover Council’s current plan 2007-2012, office on Hutchison Street or from the WEB 3rd July ABC Radio re Water for Growth Funding. the completion of a 10 year financial plan and a long term www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au asset management plan. Mayor Steve Baines Phil Cameron The strategic plan will give direction to Council over say the next five year period to identify priorities that need to Chief Executive Officer Animal Management Plan be worked on. They could as an example include items such as waste management, electricity supply, water, PUBLIC NOTICE Council has prepared a draft Animal Management Plan in infrastructure projects, township amenity, population and response to Council’s responsibilities under the Dog and growth etc. Cat management Act. The plan will guide domestic animal DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY management by the Council over the next five year period. The financial plan will forecast whether Council can sustain COOBER PEDY CENTENARY COMMITTEE its services and the replacement of assets including roads, The objectives of the Dog and Cat Management Act are buildings, playgrounds etc. to: The Town of Coober Pedy will celebrate its centenary • Encourage responsible dog and cat ownership Discussion will take place during the first workshop in during February 2015. Council pursuant to Section 41 • Reduce public and environmental nuisance caused by regards to programming a suitable method of public of the Local Government Act has formed the Coober dogs and cats consultation. When this process has been identified and Pedy Centenary Committee. • To promote the effective management of dogs and cats. finalised then various agencies, associations and the public will be notified as to their opportunity to comment. Council is now seeking expressions of interest from The draft plan is currently out for public consultation. two (2) community representatives to be a part of this It is envisaged that the plans will be completed by important committee. Registration of dogs December 2012. Current works activities include Expressions of interest from the public must be Reminder that all dogs over 3 months of age must be Installing concrete driveway entrances on Gough and submitted to the CEO at the Council prior to 5pm on registered. Also renewal of any current dog registrations Brewster Streets Friday 17th of August 2012. which expire each year on the 30 June must be made to To paint school parking bays and line mark Paxton Road the Council office by the 31 August 2012. Watering open spaces for dust control Copies of the Committee structure and criteria can be Renewal notices will be sent out to dog owners Local grading and driveway repair work obtained from Judy Williams at Council’s office on Hutchison Street. Dog expiation fees and penalties July Council meeting brief The Dog and Cat Management Act lists expiation fees Council has adopted and or reviewed the following Phil Cameron and penalties in relation to dogs. As an example:- policies:- Chief Executive Officer Unregistered dog or dog wandering at large expiation fee Supplementary Election Policy - $80 or $210 if classed as dangerous or a prescribed Council Induction Policy breed Gifts and Benefits Policy Council Member Training and Development Policy PUBLIC NOTICE Unregistered dog or dog wandering at large penalties - Access to Council Meetings, Council Committees & $250 or $2,500 if classed as dangerous or a prescribed Council Documents Code of Practice DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY breed EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – PART TIME Homeless Cats Campaign Council has reviewed its by-laws and the draft by-laws CASUAL CLEANER will be advertised for public consultation at the end of August. The Dog and Cat Management Board has launched an The District Council of Coober Pedy requires the online communication and education campaign aimed at By-laws include:- services of a part time casual cleaner for the month of reducing the estimated half a million homeless cats on SA By-law 1 – Permits and Penalties September 2012. streets. By-law 2 – Movable Signs By-law 3 – Local Government Land Council therefore is seeking expressions of interest from Research statistics show that 60% of homeless cat feeders By-law 4 – Roads any person who may wish to provide this service. incorrectly believe that the cat they are feeding is owned, By-law 5 – Dogs 66% feed daily and intend to continue but 80% will not By-law 6 – Nuisances Expressions of interest must be submitted to the extend their care beyond just feeding. By-law 7 – Cats Council’s Works Manager at the Council office prior to Each homeless cat can be responsible for producing up 5pm on Friday 17th of August 2012. to 41 kittens a year – in fact in only 4 years just I homeless Alcohol Management Plan Review female and her kittens can produce 3,822 feral cats. Information regarding the required cleaning duties and The Coober Pedy Council will commence a review of its conditions can be obtained by contacting Vonnie or A central website (http://homeless.goodcatsa.com/) alcohol strategy during the near future. The first Faye at Council’s Works Depot 86724626 provides information and support and allows the cat loving comprehensive document was produced during the year community to join the discussion and learn from other 2000. Council has received funds from various agencies Phil Cameron cat lovers’ experiences. to contribute towards the facilitation of the project. Chief Executive Officer

Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 Coober Pedy Street

and Road Names Part 12 in a series - by Sue Britt Where did the name of your street come from?

NIKOLOUDIS DRIVE is named for Jimmy Jimmy came to Coober Pedy in 1963 at the age of 18. He Nikoloudis who is better known as Jimmy The came to visit his brother John who was here mining opal. Runner. It was a 24-day voyage in those days. Jimmy spoke no English when he set off. A Greek priest on board the ship Jimmy’s nickname dates back to the days when he used gave them some English lessons. By the time he arrived be an opal runner for the buyers and opal miners. As The Jimmy could say: How do you do? Good morning and Runner he would carry opal parcels to Sydney and other I love you. Apparently those 3 phrases served him well. places to sell in return for a commission on the sale. He Jimmy’s brother met him when he docked at Melbourne. was the middleman.

In the 1970’s, The Runner took on a new meaning when Jimmy started doing charity runs. He did 10km, 15 km, 21.1km and 50km runs to raise money for Spastic Children, Mine Rescue and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Jimmy the Runner socks one could see anything because of the red dust. He remembers just hanging on to the ropes. In 1990 Jimmy did the Coober Pedy triathlon. Teams in different age groups did the events. They had to run, push a wheelbarrow loaded with sacks of rocks and push Jimmy opens the 2012 Opal Festival (Sue Britt (not ride) a bike. This was to commemorate the early photo) settlers who came to the opal fields on foot, by bike and with wheelbarrows. Jimmy’s team got a medal for coming They flew to Adelaide. The trip from Adelaide to Coober in first, ahead of the younger teams. Pedy was an eventful one. John drove a truck loaded with Jimmy, 2 mining partners, suitcases, batteries and Jimmy has worked in a number of different jobs over the other things. About 40km south of Woomera the truck years. He has mined opal underground, been an opal valuer rolled. It rolled over 4 times. Jimmy thought, “What a and most recently a tour guide. Jimmy also used to dig place to die.” A road construction crew found them and dugouts. As in mining, he used explosives, jackpick and Jimmy the Runner (Thanks to Jimmy’s looked after them until the police and ambulance arrived. a wheelbarrow. daughter Victoria for these photos) Brother John broke his arm, one partner had back injuries Jimmy has always supported his community through The first Opal Festival featured a 12km mini-marathon as and most of their belongings were ruined by the tumbling volunteer work. He refereed soccer games for 3 years. one of its events. Jimmy came up with the idea of running and the battery acid. John and the partner with the back He has served as president of the Soccer Club, the Shooters an opalised rock from Olympic Field to the beginning of injury were flown by RFDS to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Club and the Greek Club. He has served as both a St the marathon, to start it off. Since then almost all the Jimmy stayed 3 days in Woomera hospital. Then he Johns’ and SAAS ambulance volunteer. Sometimes he is Opal Festivals have been started off with Jimmy The caught the train to Kingoonya. In Kingoonya, Jimmy and called on to help with translating at the hospital and Runner’s run from Olympic and his presentation of the the uninjured partner got a ride on the Miners Store truck. sometimes for Dr Kami. He also knows sign language. opal to the mayor. The truck’s name was Marina. They rode on top of the On June 30th, Jimmy participated in the 35km Breakaways Jimmy was born in Greece in 1945 in a very small town canvas cover with about 20 Aboriginal people. Jimmy Bolt as a walker finishing first with a time of 4 hours and in Northern Greece, Taxiarchis in the state of Halkidikis. hadn’t ever seen Aboriginal people before and he didn’t 40 minutes. He always dedicates his runs and walks to He grew up in another town named Polygyros. As a boy, see them for very long. Once they got on the road, no Coober Pedy. Jimmy was fit and athletic. He did gymnastics, long jump, long distance running, soccer, basketball, etc. He also loved music. He played in a band.

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Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 Breakaway’s Bolt Presentation OPALTEK Event - Saturday 25 Augst

CLOSED DOWN The GREAT Breakaway’s Bolt, a one “I believe you have a real opportunity to without volunteers. And of course the day marathon style event, held in make it a bigger race and attract interstate success of the BOLT this year was also Large wholesale parcel of rough, cut & Coober Pedy has this year attracted visitors to it. I hope to do it again in made possible by the support that the local set around 115 entries, raising an future. ” said David. buinesses and mining companies were opal jewellery for sale. astounding $8,000, able to give. There is no way we could Majority of opal from 14 & 23 mile. The GREAT Breakaways Bolt have achieved this amazing result without Coordinator of the event Jayde Frew Presentations will be held on your input.” For details call John at Camperagent said, “I’m overwelmed by the outcome Saturday 25 August at 12.30pm at on Port Wakefield Road 82855000 this year”. the Opal Inn Hotel Motel in the The $8,000 that was raised this year private dining area for all or A/H 0418819956. “The prize money put up by IMX included OZ Minerals pledge for each of volunteers and participants to their participants, a multiple of 10 for the Flexible payment terms. Resources and Oz Minerals made a huge attend and receive certificates. difference to the entries. It has definitely kilometres completed. been the turning point in our 4 years of Participants who won places will receive organising and volunteering for this big, their cash prizes, generously donated by “With the money that has been raised we one day event”, said Jayde. IMX Resources and OZ minerals, along will be able to buy new signs and other Adventure Tours with vouchers for the child winners. equipment for future events, which will 2012 is the first year that the event has be an asset to our entire community”, Australia Group attracted serious competitors. Everyone is welcome to join the BOLT Jayde concluded. proudly supports the presentations with lunch in the Bistro area Coober Pedy Regional Times Winner of the 35 km run from the of the Opal Inn. The lunch prices are The Great Breakaways Bolt is seeking a magnificent Breakaways David Busuttil very reasonable. new Organiser / Committee leader for & Outback Communities is the Health Services Manager at next year. We are a small groups tour operator Nganampa Health on the APY Lands and “I want to give a massive thank you once who has the greatest variety of tours a regular marathon runner. again to all the participants for their Please forward expressions of interest to catering for the adventurous traveller. enthusiasm and keen interest in the event. Jayde Frew at the District Council of After his victory David said, “I enjoyed You all did extremely well with some Coober Pedy, PO Box 425 Coober Pedy it as much as any other race I have been impressive times achieved”, said Jayde. As well as many exclusive features we SA 5723 by no later than 5pm, 31st in. The scenery was spectacular and the offer tours at different levels of fitness. support provided was excellent. It is a “The volunteers need to be congratulated August 2012. If you have any queries Accommodations from swags under the stars to credit to Coober Pedy that so many for their assistance, leading up to and on phone Jayde on 08 86724600 or email snug beds and trip lengths from one day to people volunteered.” the day; an event like this doesn't work. [email protected]. several weeks – the choice is yours! For full details visit our website www.adventuretours.com.au or phone our friendly reservations team (within Australia) on 1300 654 604 Group charters are our speciality For further enquiries please email: [email protected]

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RSVP: 5pm Wednesday 15th August 2012 SOLUTION SOUGHT FOR VANDALISM PROBLEM District Council’s Works Manager Jan van * Graffiti is the most common type of vandalism der Merwe was disappointed last Thursday according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. to discover concreting work in Hutchison * Immediate removal, within 24 to 48 hours, is Street had been defaced during lunch time the key to successful graffiti prevention. when workmen were away from the site. * Most studies show the majority of taggers are males between 12 and 21 years old. Approximately With some quick repair work, contractors saved * 15 percent of graffiti vandals are young what could have been a replacement bill to females. council of around $6,000. Instead the cost of # Community paintbrush murals are rarely repairs totalled around $500. defaced by graffiti and instill a sense of pride among those who live nearby. * There are four motivating factors for graffiti “I don’t believe it was done by any of our local vandalism: fame, rebellion, self-expression, and residents, but I do wish we could find a solution power. to this problem of people needing to leave their mark,” said Mr. Van der Merwe”. These facts and figures are from www.graffitihurts.org. A great deal of speculation goes into the reasoning graffiti and vandalism motivation Let’s Talk Recognition perhaps. Locally based including an immature desire to immortalise one- departments or individuals may be able to suggest self at some stage during an individuals Footprints in the concrete in Hutchison Street before repair work a series of solutions that could diffuse graffiti development. took place and create a visual asset in the community. Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 HEALTH What is sexual health? By Monique Harding, Health Promotion Officer, MATTERS Coober Pedy Hospital & Health Service, Tel 8678 9226 There is a general misconception that being sexually healthy means being physically healthy or having How can I look after myself regular check-ups for sexually transmitted What if I didn’t use a infections. It’s more than that. It also includes the emotionally? emotional and psychological aspects of health and condom? wellbeing, including those aspects that relate to Practising safer sex also means looking after yourself relationships and sexuality. emotionally. This means you choose: If you have had unprotected sex, consider having Shine SA defines sexual health as: an STI check. Also, if you’re worried about getting · when you’re ready to start having sex pregnant you can take emergency contraception · A level of personal knowledge and skills to (EC). It’s most effective if taken in the first 24 hours, make healthy life choices · when you want to have sex but can be taken up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex to reduce the risk of pregnancy. · An ability to enjoy and control sexual · when you don’t want to have sex behaviour based on personal and social EC tablets are available over the counter at values pharmacies, SHine SA clinics, Clinic 275 and some · who to have sex with public hospital Emergency Departments. · Freedom from guilt, fear, shame and violation which affects self-esteem and harms · how to have sex individuals, communities and relationships How do I know if I have an It’s important to take your time and make sure that STI? · Freedom from diseases, unplanned and you’re making choices that are right for you. Discuss unwanted pregnancy these with your partner. There are plenty of ways to Signs of an STI can include: · Freedom and right to choose positive be close to someone without having intercourse. expressions of sexuality. Drugs and alcohol can affect your judgment when it · an unusual discharge from the penis or comes to sex and may lead to unprotected sex, sexual vagina assault or situations that cause physical or emotional · rashes, blisters, lumps or sores in the genital What is safer sex? harm. area

Safer sex means choosing sexual behaviours Safer sex means choosing safety, pleasure · or sometimes the mouth which: and respect. · deep pain in the stomach · show respect How can I reduce the risk of · pain when urinating · you find pleasurable STIs? However, not all STIs have symptoms, so often you · are emotionally healthy can’t tell if your partner has an infection. You could · always have the consent of both partners Sexually transmitted infections are infections caused also have an STI and not even know it! That’s why by micro-organisms (germs) which spread from it’s important for you and your partner to have a · reduce the risk of sexually transmitted person to person during vaginal, anal and oral sex. sexual health check. Testing is simple. Often all you infections (STIs) need is a urine test. And the good news is that many You can reduce the risk of STIs by using condoms, STIs are easily treated. · reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy which prevent the transfer of semen and vaginal fluids. They won’t protect against STIs if the infection · do not assault, exploit or harm another Reference: Shine SA – Talk it like it is and Safer Sex person is on an unprotected part of the body and skin-to- pamphlet www.shinesa.org.au skin contact occurs. Dams (latex sheets) can reduce We talk about safer sex, as there’s no guarantee the risk of STIs during oral sex. For more information For further information Shine SA’s Sexual Healthline that sex is 100% safe, but there are ways to reduce see SHine SA’s Dams leaflet. - Country callers (toll free) 1800 188 171 the risks. REVISITING COOBER PEDY AFTER 30 YEARS Via Desrey Jones Visitor Information Centre Coober Pedy

26 July 2012

A short endorsement of our visit to Coober Pedy,

We last visited Coober Pedy thirty years ago. It was amazing to see how the town has grown in the intervening years, pre- senting us with several new attractions to visit, as well as returning to some of the places we visited in 1982.

The majestic beauty of the Breakaways once again captured my imagination and provided wonderful photo opportunities.

It rained the last time we were here, just as it did today. Today I managed to photograph dusty whirl winds, leaden skies, rainbows, rain and puddles in the street, a photographers bonanza I could not have dreamed of.

It has been great to revisit and find the town has grown and maintained it's unique vitality.

Marcia Moseley The majestic beauty of the Breakaways at Coober Pedy provides visual enjoyment for visitors Wyong, NSW. Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 What has progressed & what has not? Continued from page 2 Issues between ‘users’ and ‘owners’ Power of the Breakaways Mining Coober Pedy is at capacity to the extent that potential Expected benefits in 2006: developers are required to supply their own power Users are locals and tourists for if instructed – this is a ridiculous situation recreation and appreciation of the fuel consumption, area’s natural beauty Accommodation provision, Power in Coober Pedy is now the most expensive in hardware supplies, SA. Large business pays 123% more than Adelaide Other users are media and film as a site food supplies, equivalent. for their productions. Owners are the transport and freight logistics Antakirinja people. Employment SA is the only state that does not provide price parity Small contracts for power and water – metro to rural – this is a The Breakaways were once an enterprise start up disgrace to our state important economic asset for Coober enterprise attraction Pedy and the region as a tourist population increase attraction and a venue for film Increased government funding to Human Resources production support growth Coober Pedy lacks people to fill basic jobs in the 15 films filmed at the Breakaways over Last 3 have not occurred – Why? the last 25 years service industry – eg. retail /hospitality / cleaners / Coober Pedy needs to place greater tradesman / mechanics / TAs Robert Coro - Chairman Coober Pedy Retail, Business & Tourism Association at It has been over 10 years since we have focus on the importance of investment Economic Development Forum FN 2012 had a film crew in Coober Pedy. A host attraction to stimulate economic This has resulted in increased wages for equivalent growth jobs in capital cities – some are seizing the of media crews use the town but not the Breakaways. opportunity The 2007 National Opal Symposium, Inaugural The approach cannot be passive but Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show and 2007 Opal Festival These larger film crews historically aggressive – there is a lot of Where some see adversity, other see opportunity. injected an estimated $2.5M into the local economy competition We now have over 60 Sri Lankans in Coober Pedy generated up to $2 million for Coober Pedy per film over a 5 to 7 week period. and, in all honesty they are better in the service I hope we repeat this success next Easter however it Council needs to provide incentives than most Australians will not happen on its own – we need to start to for investors work on it today! Coincidentally the Breakaways Management Committee was finally Government needs to provide funding The same can be said for Coober Pedy’s centenary formed at last Tuesday night’s Council for essential infrastructure to support Mine life expiry meeting… 2 nights ago… and 6 years of foundation in 2015. population growth Prominent Hill currently has 6 years left – mine after I gave this presentation closure plans have already commenced – OZ’s focus The rarest of opportunities to attract all of Coober Finally I’d like to emphasise the need This is not due to Council’s lack of seems to have shifted to Carapateena Pedy’s past and present residents back to town for for a collective goal and vision for the action but the incredibly slow process a reunion… work needs to start on this today not future of Coober Pedy. that is Native Title and the serious lack Cairn Hill has another 3-4 years left in it unless they tomorrow. find and develop some new prospects soon of money that the State has to fund the Coober Pedy is soon to commence the process and the outcomes Good to see Arrium Mining here today – hopefully This is exactly the same slide and notes that I used process of consultation to produce our they’ll communicate more with the community so 2012 – 2017 Strategic Plan. What an to represent the opal industry in 2006… sadly not Native Title laws are limiting Coober we know where they are at. much has changed. ideal opportunity to have your say in Pedy’s growth and sustainability in the town’s future and mould Coober Have we capitalised on this opportunity over the more ways that one Pedy’s future. past 6 years? Yes – but no to the extent we could Importance of tourism to the have. We only have 5-6 years left unless Altona’s The committee has quite a task ahead It is up to the industry, government, project is realised or there is another new discovery opal industry of them to protect and rebuild the value the community… but most of all… the of this great natural asset individual… to ensure that work is • Opal is one of the rarest gemstones in the world started today to ensure a better future Workshops need to take place between the miners for the Coober Pedians of tomorrow. and the community to improve linkages and benefits • Coober Pedy is the Opal Capital of the World I hope… and Coober Pedy needs… better progress within the next 6 for the local economy Tourists come to Coober Pedy to look at, and buy our opals and years… Thank you. • Tourists come to Coober Pedy to experience our Quality housing underground living • Opal has no other use other than as an adornment New Eatery in Coober Pedy Coober Pedy does not have a lack of housing but for the human body. Consequently it has limited use we do have a lack of quality housing • Opal relies on the individual entrepreneur to get out, look for it and find it and sell it. The mining companies often get the blame for increasing rental prices in rural and remote Most of the opal that is found in Coober Pedy is communities. In Coober Pedy’s case it is more often exported, unprocessed. There is very little marketing than not the government. of opal. This is an issue that the industry needs to address collectively. We need to lift the profile of The government is competing in a very competitive opal to ensure its continued demand. We need to market for limited, quality housing – this is pushing appeal to peoples emotions so they continue to up rentals. desire opals. The world is rapidly more affluent and the opal industry is not taking advantage of this Coober Pedy’s average, annual rental return is 7% - wealth. Adelaide is 4%-5% - a much better rental return The last point is still the most relevant to the industry. Tourism – where are we The re-emergence of the National Opal Miners Association, headed up by Peter Christianos, is now? providing fresh hope to the industry. Thre use of modern social mediums to promote opal, opal mining and the rich history and culture of the industry is Fortunate with Lake Eyre 2009-2012 commendable. But much more needs to be done.

Declining coach business since 2002 Marketing is the key to help this industry stabilise and grow. A national pooling of funds and resources NT issues affecting drive market is required and a national industry development strategy developed and implemented Nationally 17% increase in Chinese market coupled The industry needs the support of professional with a 3% fall in traditional European markets – people to develop the industry. A new family Asian food and Takeaway with Pakistani and Minister Ferguson 17th July 2012. Indian menu has opened in Coober Pedy owned and run by Miners are good at digging dirt – they are rarely Syed Muhammad Ghufran Asim and his wife Imrana with their Until Europe and North America recover good at marketing or industry development. economically – our greatest potential market is three daughters Tehreem, Javeria and Zoya undoubtedly Asia – how do we tap into it? We need Project Managers and marketing experts – the only way this can be achieved is a national They are located at Shop 14, 20 Wright Road, Nationally holiday travel nights fell 1% - how do we pooling of funds and resources and a national turn this around? approach to the industry Coober Pedy near the school and library. SATC tourism budget The Breakaways is Coober Pedy’s only natural On the menu is healthy and tasty Curries; Rice, Soup, $56M in FY10/11 - 141 FTE landscape asset. Sadly its value has diminished con- Steam Chicken and many other delicious dishes. $49.5M in FY12/13 - 121 FTE siderably. Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 WINTER WONDERLAND TREAT FOR THE LOCALS Another great night enjoyed by locals and tourists alike at the Winter Wonderland, Christmas In July function at The Desert Cave Hotel .

The wintery and icy effects made everyone feel like they were in another season and time. Everyone appreciated the Christmas roast dinner, Chrissy pudding and a traditional glass of port

Adelaide band Keep The Change entertained everyone through dinner and into the evening with their mix of all genres to suit. The band commented on the turn out and the community feel they felt while touring Coober Pedy. Mother Christmas Chris Durdin and Paul Reynold celebrate Christmas in July Guests staying with the Hotel stated ‘We were amazed to find such an impressive night out in More photos pg 20 the middle of the Outback and that it made their stay in Coober Pedy that extra bit special’

Francis and Chantelle had another great night getting to know more locals and are loving that such a great mix of the town are enjoying the nights out. We are now getting ready for the Bairnsdale Senior School Band Tour in September, which will be a fundraiser event for the community.

Veronika Hammermeister and Nicole Wellman from Families SA at Christmas in July dinner Max Jones, Julian Crisa, Tegan Crisa, Desrey Jones and Lauren Palmer Desert Cave Hotel Umberto’s Restaurant Nicole Wellman and Connie Kalinski at the Families SA table 3 Course Set Menu $35.00 per person Entree Left: Taking the Soup of the Day pportunity Or for a great Prawn Salad with Sweet Chilli Dressing night out are Or Brian Antipasto platter Stanley with sisters Annie Or Cubit of Chicken & Mushroom Vol au Vent Adelaide and Marie Main Molnar Coober Chicken Boscaiolo Pedy Or BBQ American Pork Ribs Or 250g Rump Steak A blast of winter hit the Desert Or Cave for Lemon Peppered Barramundi Christmas in July’s Winter Wonderland Dessert where locals turned out in Plum Jam Steamed Pudding droves to Or celebrate Warm Apple Custard Crumble Christmas mid year.

Congratulations Contact (08) 8672 5688 to book a table. to Desert Cave Valid from 2nd of August to 31st of August 2012 staff for achieving a memorable Coffee & Cake now available daily in the Crystal Café evening and From 7am – 3pm Winter Christmas $8.50 per serve effect Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 Outback races at Photos: Les Pullen Photography their best… The 43rd Annual Coober Pedy Races and Gymkhana are set to be a fantastic weekend! With horse and motorbike events for both children and adults alike, plus all the fun novelty events, there will be something for everyone.

Jason Jones competing in the horse riding events at the 2011 races

In addition to the spectacular events, attendees can enjoy craft stalls, clothing stalls and homemade cakes. Coober Coober Pedy Races held on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August 2012. Pedy Race Club memorabilia will be on sale with an increased range of shirt sizes available. The bar and great Children’s events start at 9:00 am Saturday and 10am Sunday food will once again be available

For the kids, thanks to Remote and Isolated Children’s Exercise (RICE) and Child Community Links, there will be face painting, balloons, crafts, paints, and sandpit toys. Elmo will also be in attendance to have a great time and entertain the kids.

Novelty events will be hotly contested with the Tug-of- War and the Arm Wrestling being a couple of the highlights.

A courtesy bus will be available to take you to and from the track should you want to use it, thanks to the Gliding Club.

Don’t forget the race weekend is a fundraising event for the local community with The Coober Pedy Amateur Racing Club recently donating money to the Community Recreation Hub, Hospital Auxiliary, Blue Light, SA Ambulance and Dusty Radio. Eager punters watch the races The Tug O War is the grand finale Come along to the Coober Pedy Races and have a great from the “grand stand” at the of the Race weekend couple of days enjoying the race atmosphere, knowing you are contributing to your local community. race track

Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 WHAT’S ON & VISITING SERVICE?

ACCOUNTANT DATES Waters + Younger 2012 Visits to Coober Pedy Phone: 8331 9477 Adelaide GATES OPEN 7PM - MOVIE STARTS 7.30PM + Canteen available Phone: 8672 5979 Coober Pedy Car $20, Adult $10, Child (under 16) $5 Fax: 8364 4676 Email: [email protected]

30 Jan - 4 February Richard Saturday 11 August 20 - 24 February Jack 16 - 21 April Richard SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN [PG] 21 - 25 May Jack 11 - 17 July Richard 6 - 10 August Jack In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman, Kristen Stewart plays the 10 - 14 September Richard only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Charlize Theron) out to destroy her. 15 - 20 October Richard But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her 5 - 9 November Jack reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) dispatched 3 - 6 December Jack to kill her. Sam Claflin joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White's beauty and power. Roger The Roving Vet Dates

ACTIVE GIRLS GROUP CUT ‘N PASTE 1.30pm to 3pm Location: Coober Pedy Pound MONDAYS 3:15 till 4:30pm, age 10 -15 y/o at Bungala (near Centrelink) Bookings essential BOYS GROUP 12-17 year olds MUSIC/HOME ECONOMICS Ages 5-17 Please call Tanya Lauder 0439 864 166 for more * Clinic 2: May 7th and 8th 3pm – 4.30pm Home Economics room at school info. Every 2nd Saturday – * Clinic 3: July 23rd and 24th JUNIOR FOOTY TRAINING opposite Drive-In * Clinic 4: September 10th and 11th TUESDAYS at 5 - 6 pm Oz Minerals Oval * Clinic 5: November 12th and 13th JUNIOR FOOTY TRAINING SUNDAYS Every Tuesdays and Thursday FOOTY TRAINING at 6.30 pm CP SHOOTERS CLUB Please phone Redgum Vet and Pet Boarding 5 - 6pm at OZ Minerals Oval Rifle 10am - 08 86423308 for an appointment or orders Just turn up. For any other info call 5 A SIDE INDOOR SOCCER on (8.30am-5pm M-F; 6pm-8pm Thursday Dave Mott on 0409 349 753 the 1st, 5th & 8th May. School Golf (CP Golf Course evening; 8.30am-11am Saturday) Gym at 6pm. Registration 12:00 noon FOOTY TRAINING at 6.30 pm. More info: Carmelo Crisa Tee off time 12:30 As a 2012 special for Coober Pedy Ph: 86725 579 or 0428846500 clients only, Roger will offer 10% ART & CRAFT PLAYGROUP United Bowling Club discount on all Eukanuba dog foods. 10.30am—11.30am Lion’s Hall FRIDAYS Lawn Bowls 1.30 pm Please place orders at least one week before the clinic date to ensure delivery Caters for 2-4 year olds & caregivers TINY TACKER PLAYGROUP 0 - 2 year olds 10am—12.30pm PLAY TIME TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI PUKULPA Community Health Meeting Catering for 0 to 5 year olds 12pm—2pm A Playgroup for 0-5 year Room (behind Dr. Kami’s) 2.00pm—3.30pm GREAT Breakaways olds and caregivers. Home Makers, School Gymnasium Umoona Community, Lunch & CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm Bolt Presentations Activities.“Pick up available Ph: 8672 at School Gym will be held 3066” CP SHOOTERS CLUB 2012 EVENT on Saturday 25 August SOCCER Workshop 4.30pm – 6pm Friday night shotgun 7pm - 12.30pm at School Oval 10-16 year olds DATES Opal Inn GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm To help avoid clashes in dates, Private Dining Area DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS post community events here 3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm CP Social Scrabble 7.30pm United Club . All skill levels welcome Join us for Presentations and CFS TRAINING 7pm William Creek Bronco Branding Lunch afterwards RSVP applies New Members Welcome AA 8pm Underground Catholic Saturday 18 August 2012 see advertisement pg 7 Church - Hutchison Street AMBULANCE TRAINING Contact Dave 0409249753 for more details 7.30pm Umoona Road ‘Bairnsdale Senior College every Tuesday except school holidays SATURDAYS Big Band Night’ WEDNESDAYS Thursday 20 September 2012 Contributors are reminded to update Mine Rescue Training Desert Cave or remove obsolete entries BABY BOUNCE RHYME & (Alternate Saturdays) TODDLER STORY TIME 10am Thank you for keeping the Library Catering for 0 to 5 y/o LEGO CLUB 10am—12pm Coober Pedy Races community informed 5 year olds and up Lions Club. 11th and 12th August Does not run on the Last THURSDAY Saturday of the Month SA STATE SCHOOL TERM DATES Far North Footy Grand COOBER PEDY DRIVEIN CANTEEN MULTICULTURAL FORUM 6.30 - 9.30pm. Every 2nd Final 10am-11am Social gatherings Saturday. Tracy Harris: Saturday 8th September 2012 2013 29 Jan - 12 Apr 29 Apr - 5 Jul 22 for over 65’s 0488 208 747 or ph:8672 5642 Jul - 27 Sep 14 Oct - 13 Dec LITTLE MUSICIANS CP SHOOTERS CLUB Opal Inn Christmas Party 2014 28 Jan - 11 Apr 28 April - 4 Jul 21 10.30am—11.15am Sunday 25 November.” Jul - 26 Sep 13 Oct - 12 Dec Coober Pedy Area School 9am and 11am Pistol Music Room 2015 27 Jan - 10 Apr 27 Apr - 3 Jul 20 Caters for 3 to 5 year olds CFS TRAINING 10PM Last Saturday each month Jul - 25 Sep 12 Oct - 11 Dec

Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 Seizing regional opportunities THE FAR NORTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT However opportunities in the years ahead were also FORUM took place at the Desert Cave Hotel on the highlighted. They include:: 19th July. Now in its 8th year, the Forum attracted over 100 delegates from throughout South Australia. - the creation of the 2012-2017 Coober Pedy Strategic Plan and the opportunity this presents for CEO of Regional Development Australia Far North, Claire residents to contribute to, and share in the future of Coober Wiseman, told conference delegates that mining and Pedy; tourism are the drivers of regional growth and it was important to partner with them to ensure success. - 2013 National Opal Symposium - convened in Coober Pedy once every 6 years; The underlying theme of many of the presenters was the benefits of forging partnerships to achieve success. - 2015 Centenary Celebrations - the town and Opal Fields turns 100! The morning speakers set a sombre tone by revealing some economic realities including: - Increasing the region's access to and understanding of the burgeoning Asian tourism market; - the State Government's inability to fund infrastructure development in the region; - Cairn Hill still has 3 years left and Prominent Hill 6 years - there is still plenty of upside! - the high cost of operating a business in Coober Closing out the day were three outstanding local speakers: Pedy;- the shortage of potential employees for the retail and tourism sector; - Tim Carter, who spoke of his investment in and love of Coober Pedy and the region; - the end of expected mine life of Prominent Hill and Cairn Hill drawing nearer; and - Milan Rapaic ...... Milan Rapaic, Coober Pedy Waste Transport spoke - the shortage of quality housing in Coober Pedy. of his experiences contracting at local mine sites Continued on page 18 Sharing the profits with community The Coober Pedy Hospital Auxilliary has “The Hospital Auxilliary do a wonderful job been nominated as the first recipient of with a focus on patient needs, plus they monies raised by the IGA Community have an ABN number which fits the Chest Program in Coober Pedy. criteria”, said Tim. Accepting a cheque for $816.90 from the Chris Harr and Gai Di Donna were Coober Pedy IGA on behalf of the Hospital delighted that the Auxilliary were the first Auxilliary was Chris Harr the Coober Pedy recipients of the IGA Community Chest Hospital’s new Executive Officer/Director fundraiser. of Nursing and Gai Di Donna, Manager of Community Health. “The funds will in part go towards improving the outdoor area of the hospital Tim Carter who owns the local IGA for Aged Care and for outpatients. The explained how the funds were raised, “From remainder will go towards supporting a bus all sales of the IGA Signature brand of goods for the elderly in the community”, said in Coober Pedy, a percentage of each sale Chris Harr. is deposited into the IGA Community Chest bank account during each year.” Tim said, “ The Community Chest “Whatever funds have accumulated in that Program is ongoing using a percentage of year are then released to a local organisation the IGA Signature brand sales”. chosen by the IGA store. In 2011 the program only ran from April to October. “The IGA Community Chest Program has Because it was our first year in Coober raised over $60 million dollars for local, Pedy, it only ran for 6 months. We actually not for profit organisations and worthy Accepting the local IGA Community Chest’s donation from Tim Carter are Coober Pedy causes in just 9 years and of course, it’s raised 408.45 and because of the short time Hospital Executive Officer and Director of Nursing Chris Harr and Gai Di Donna, Manager frame and personal appreciation, we one of the many reasons that we brought doubled it”, he said. IGA here with us to Coober Pedy.” of Community Health. IGA staff also at presentation are Declan Carter and Operations Manager Colin Northway NewNew mechanicmechanic findsfinds “high“high ground”ground” New mechanic at Bulls Garage Terry We then returned to Coober Pedy to pick Hanlon said he was living in Toowoomba up our car and possesions and while when he and his family lost everything waiting on parts and repairs we began to in the January 2011 floods. make friends and enjoy the uniqueness of the town. We decided that Coober Pedy is The family moved further north and nice family town with some great sustained further damages when cyclone opportunities. Yasi hit the Australian coast in early February 2011. “Thankfully the climate is dry. The chance of a flood of the Queensland magnitude is After assessing their losses and the state quite remote,” said Terry. of Queensland during 2011, they decided to move out altogether. Terry a qualified mechanic has taken up a position at Bulls Garage and Wendy is Terry and his wife Fiona and their 4 kids employed at Oasis Tourist Park in a embarked on a journey which took them cleaning role. across Australia. Terry says they were travelling through Coober Pedy along the George Russell, Oasis Tourist Park and Stuart Highway and they stopped to take a Bulls Garage operator said, “We have been photo of the Welcome sign at the entrance in dire need of a mechanic for most of when their car broke down. this year and we are pleased that Terry has decided to stay in Coober Pedy. At the time, our children had travelled ahead of us by air to family in Western Australia. The two youngest Hanlon children are Mechanic Terry Hanlon from flooded Queensland now working at Bulls We were stuck without a vehicle and had now enrolled in Coober Pedy Area School. Garage in Coober Pedy to fly to Perth to be with them for Their son Josh has a job at the local bakery Christmas. and their daughter Jess is also working. Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 FAMILY MATTERS Child Community Links

Tanya Lauder Child Community Links Officer District Council of Coober Pedy

Francine Hoani Child Community Links Assistant

“Child Community Links is funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs”.

Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 14 Interview with Alan Hopgood!

“Roadgames”, “Evil A Rare Privilege Angels” and “The Man From Snowy River 2”. I played Nicolas Cage’s It doesn’t matter how famous you are, there are still father in a recent movie the people that don’t recognise you. When I meet new “Knowing” people I don’t put on any airs and graces. I’m happy This year I was in a film to be a good dog and get a scratch behind the ear and called “The Last Dance ” I a good dog treat. am writing a new play now.

Of all the famous people I have met, they have all been CP; WOW!! I am down to earth. Just everyday people that have done great impressed! Is there things! anything else that has been an achievement in your life Last Thursday at the Italian Club there was an extra special that you are proud of. treat for all that attended. I didn’t go myself, because of Alan; I have been presented the dog thing (rules like no singlets, no thongs, no Dogs). with the “Member of the So I sent along mum and dad. Order of Australia” in 2005, for services to the arts. I HealthPlay, assisted by Rotary Health Australia in am pleased to be doing the conjunction with RFDS has been putting on a series of 8 HealthPlay series to help health plays, completing 17 shows in South Australia and spread health messages. Victoria. In Coober Pedy the topic that was covered was Diabetes. CP; I have just one more question my readers would Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st Century. Dogs can like an answer to. get diabetes too you know. That sounds like a depressing subject to talk about. However the play was very Me interviewing Alan Hopgood. I was fascinated with his achievements “ Alan, do you think a statue professional with known TV actors. The HealthPlay was of a white and black dog in presented as a comedy; it was to educate people about a prominent location would the seriousness of this condition and the often simple ways CP; Have you written any other movies and be a great tourist attraction CP; When did you become an actor/ and good for the town”? to correct it in your life. At times, the use of medication plays? playwright? CP; Alan didn’t give me an and changing your diet has a positive and long lasting Alan; About 50 years ago I started at the Alan; I wrote the movie “Alvin Purple” in effect. answer, but I could see he Melbourne Uni – joining what became the 1973, and a play called “The Carer” was thinking this could be theatre company and have been in the a film opportunity, an Mum and Dad set up an interview for me for the Friday industry ever since. morning. The actor they invited to talk with me was Alan CP; Alan you seem to be a very busy person award winning film about a Hopgood. (He also wrote these plays). If his name doesn’t in the entertainment and performing arts small town and a statue of CP; what is the greatest thing you have industry. Can you tell me other parts you a dog. mean anything to you, it may be because much of the ever done as an actor/writer? time he is behind the scenes, let me fill you in. have had? Alan; I am most know for writing the Dear Alan, keep up the good movie “And the Big Men Fly” A movie Alan; I was an early soap star as Dr. Alan, my readers would like to know; work, I hope to see you about Australian Rules football and a team Matthew Reed in Bellbird for 6 years. I was again when you are passing in Neighbours for 2 years and the series CP; Do you have a dog or cat? called The Crows. The movie was written through. Prisoner. I have been in a few movies, “My Alan; I had a Schnauzer, his name was Arnie in 1966, so nothing to do with the Crows (Swarzeneggar). football team of today. Brilliant Career”, “The Blue Lagoon”, Woof Woof Charlie Paris

way across the dining room and fell through the kitchen clapping. That made mum even madder. Knowing dad Christmas in July door breaking all of the soup bowls. Mum and dad didn’t would back her up she was going the get up and stop it. see it happen but the noise of smashing plates was unmistakable. It was then the boss thanked everyone for enjoying the If you are not from the Eastern States you may never Fawlty Towers Night. Then everyone started to applaud have heard of Christmas in July. I believe it is for Manuel the waiter. Mum was sitting down again by something to do with the weather in December, too that time and wasn’t going to move again no matter who warm for a traditional hot meal. was being yelled at. It was then that the real waiters came out with the rest of the meal. That’s the only reason my A few years ago my mum and dad were travelling through family knew about Christmas in July. When they got New South Wales. They had no idea about Christmas in back from their holidays they watched all of the Fawlty July, however every town they drove through had Towers tapes over again. Christmas decorations up. Not knowing about the mid year Christmas celebration, mum and dad were thinking When Christmas in July finally came to Coober Pedy, I that all the shops were a little slack not having taken the wasn’t going to miss out! With a little bit of effort and decorations down. Dad who can be very smart at times, disguised as a ball of tinsel I was able to sneak in to the said maybe they’re just putting them up early. venue and enjoy the festivities.

One cold wet night going through the Blue Mountains, Being under the table gave me a great view andI was able they were looking for a motel. The rain was so heavy to share my Reindeer antlers for photographs. they agreed the first motel they saw was the one they would stop at. When they booked in they were told that It was a wonderful night, lets hope we do it again next Christmas dinner was being served in 5 mins, could they year. be in the restaurant in time. Woof Jingle Woof, The restaurant was full, long tables of merry makers Charlie Paris. waiting to have a good time. The waiter came out with a big basket of hot bread rolls and was placing them on plates with tongs. Well that’s what should have happened; instead he had bbq tongs and was dropping the rolls from a great height on to the side plates. Missing more than half of the plates. He was tripping over his own feet and by the time he got to dad and mum they were ready for him and managed to catch the rolls in mid air before they Desrey Jones at Christmas in July in Coober landed on the floor. With the rolls came soup. Pedy. Desrey can be the Angel on my Christmas tree anytime! If you can’t get rolls right, soup is going to be tricky. There were many near disasters, but no one ended up Then the yelling started, the boss of the motel was yelling with soup in their laps. at the waiter and pushed him back through the doors. That made my mum mad, she had been thinking to ask The waiter didn’t seem to speak any English, all he ever everyone in the restaurant the put some money in to pay [email protected] said was “Que” After the soup the waiter (there was only for the dishes, and then the poor little waiter was being one waiter) picked up all the soup plates and stumbled his pushed around and yelled at. Everyone was laughing and Dog Reporter, Charlie Paris Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates Mining Act 1971 Indemnity DUGOUT FOR SALE PROPERTIES FOR SALE Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the Advertising agencies, advertisers and . GOUGH ST Coober Pedy Lot 1 Finch Close, Coober Pedy Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy other contributors accept full proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the . Hand dug 1927- FREEHOLD $159,000.00 undermentioned areas. responsibility for the contents of Next to old Post Office, two Applicant: Australian Metals Group Limited advertisements and other submitted, bedrooms, combination kitchen/ - Rented for $265 per week Location: Lyons area – approx 45 km signed material and agree to lounge, bathroom, laundry, Above - Fully furnished WNW of Tarcoola Pastoral Leases: Mulgathing, Wilgena indemnify the publishers against any ground garage with roller door - 3 bedroom home claim or proceedings out of the Term: One year .could be converted to another above Area in km2: 50 publication of such advertisements or Lot 31 Stingas Rd, Coober Pedy Ref: 2011/00116 material. ground room . Good quiet area, Good $110,000.00 Applicant: Australian Metals Group Limited Provision of material or copy for neighbours, Fully furnished. Price $65,000 neg. Phone Jim or Glenys Location: Gibraltar Outstation area – publication in the Coober Pedy - 2 bedroom dugout approx 30 km NNW of Tarcoola Regional Times Newspaper on 0886833731 or mob 0428833731 - Great location, quiet area Pastoral Leases: Bulgunnia, Wilgena constitutes acceptance by Term: One year - 6129 m2 freehold land 2 advertisers, advertising agencies and Area in km : 618 FOR SALE - MACHINERY Ref: 2011/00117 other contributors of this condition. Lot 32 Stingas Rd, Coober Pedy Applicant: Australian Metals Group Limited $155,000.00 Location: Malbooma area – approx 35 km c northwest and 30 km east of M ARDLE - 3 bedroom underground home Tarcoola - Great location, quiet area Pastoral Leases: Mulgathing, Wilgena Term: One year FREIGHT - 5935 m2 freehold land Area in km2: 94 Provides a Weekly Service to OLD FRIDGES that owners wish to Ref: 2011/00118 "throw out", need to be taken to the Applicant: Australian Metals Group Limited Coober Pedy & Location: Gosse Range area – approx Council Depot to be de-gassed 80 km east of Tarcoola Surrounding Areas before they can be put into landfill. Pastoral Leases: Bon Bon, North Well Term: One year After degassing Council will then Area in km2: 157 mark the item and take it to the dump. MINERAL LEASES Ref: 2011/00171 Applicant: Australian Metals Group Limited OLD TV’s being thrown out need to Location: Carnes area – approx 65 km north of Tarcoola go to the Council Depot first Pastoral Leases: Bulginnia, Pt McDouall Peak, Carnding Well Truckin’ Frozen, Perishable and Term: One year General Freight. Area in km2: 659 POSITION VACANT Mining Act 1971 Ref: 2011/00219 Also Specialising in Livestock, Notice is hereby given in accordance with Applicant: Australian Metals Group Limited Wool and Bulk Cartage Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Location: Kingoonya area – approx 60 km proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the east of Tarcoola undermentioned areas. Pastoral Leases: Wilgena, North Well, Bon Bon, Coondambo Adelaide: (08) 82805033 Applicant: Minotaur Operations Pty Ltd Term: One year Location: Oolgelima Creek area – approx 2 Mobile: 0408 859 037 40 km northeast of Coober Pedy Area in km : 74 Fax: (08) 82805788 Pastoral Lease: Mount Barry Ref: 2011/00220 Term: Two years Applicant: Monax Alliance Pty Ltd Address: 397 Burton Road Area in km2: 378 Location: Old Umbum area – approx Ref: 2011/00069 130 km southeast of Burton SA Oodnadatta Applicant: Minotaur Operations Pty Ltd Pastoral Leases: Location: Lake Cadi area – approx 70 km Anna Creek, The Peake ENE of Coober Pedy Term: Two years Pastoral Leases: Anna Creek, Nilpinna Area in km2: 540 Term: Two years Ref: 2011/00271 2 Area in km : 786 Applicant: Monax Alliance Pty Ltd Ref: 2011/00071 Location: Mount Willoughby area – Plans and co-ordinates can be approx 100 km WSW of found on the DMITRE website: Oodnadatta http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/public_notices Pastoral Leases: Wintinna, Evelyn Downs, or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. Welbourn Hill, Todmorden, J. Martin Arckaringa Mining Registrar Term: Two years 2 3214268 www.pir.sa.gov.au Area in km : 929 POSITION VACANT Ref: 2011/00275 Applicant: Alliance (SA) Pty Ltd PUBLIC NOTICE - AGM Location: Derangunabula Hill area – McEvoy Transport approx 60 km northeast of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Coober Pedy Upper Eyre Peninsula Pastoral Leases: Mount Barry, Nilpinna Term: Two years to the WA – SA Border Area in km2: 596 Ref: 2011/00281 Applicant: Marmota Energy Limited Location: Mount Christie area – approx 140 km northwest of Tarcoola Pastoral Leases: Mobella, Mulgathing Term: Two years Date: Friday 11 August 2012 Area in km2: 564 Ref: 2012/00031 Venue: Coober Pedy CFS Station Time: 7pm Applicant: Mount Isa Mines Limited Location: Alberga River area – approx CFS elections will take place 65 km NNW of Oodnadatta A general meeting will follow AGM Pastoral Leases: Mount Sarah, Macumba Term: Two years Area in km2: 683 McEvoy’s – We Care for DG & Sons Ref: 2012/00035 Upper Eyre Applicant: Monax Alliance Pty Ltd Location: Yalata West area – approx ADELAIDE DEPOT 0434657992 200 km northwest of Ceduna Location: 397 BURTON ROAD All forms general plumbing and Term: Two years maintenance Area in km2: 690 BURTON Keep the Ref: 2012/00065 Specialise in blocked drains & repairs Ph: 08 82808044 Plans and co-ordinates can be Outback Gas fitting, Mini bobcat, Mini Excavator found on the DMITRE website: Fax: 08 8280 3726 & 6 ton tip truck http://www.minerals.dmitre.sa.gov.au/public_notices or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. [email protected] Solar panel installations Beautiful J. Martin Mining Registrar Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 3225539 www.pir.sa.gov.au Coober Pedy COOBER PEDY Centenary Committee AERODROME AUGER DRILL FOR SALE Coober Pedy will celebrate its centenary around February 2015 therefore Ford diesel truck. Two spare drilling heads + FLIGHT SAFETY CHECKS more. In good condition Council pursuant to Section 41 of the Local Government Act has established the Coober Pedy Centenary Committee. Special flight safety checks are being carried out at Coober The centenary of a township is a very important event Pedy aerodrome in early August 2012. which allows residents to commemorate the past rich history of Coober Pedy. The celebrations could involve inviting back past residents and include various multicultural The checks are being conducted for the Civil Aviation themes. Safety Authority to make sure flight paths at the aerodrome continue to be safe. Membership of the committee will consist of various representatives from organisations within Coober Pedy A series of low level flights will be undertaken at the including the Historical Society. aerodrome to check flight paths. This will ensure navigation aids are operational and not suffering It is anticipated that meetings will be held bi-monthly with interference, as well as looking for any new obstacles any recommendations going back to Council for that could be a danger to aviation safety. consideration. A twin-engine Cessna Conquest aircraft will be used to For further information ring Letters will be written to the various organisations carry out the safety checks within an area up to 35 John Dunstan on 08 86723099 requesting membership to this committee. kilometres from the aerodrome. Low-level flying is an essential part of the safety exercise, with the aircraft down Council is also seeking two community representatives as low as several hundred feet at times. for the committee, therefore interested persons can refer to the public notice on page 5 for more details. Local residents may notice an uncommon flying pattern, but this is to make sure obstacles are accurately marked on charts and no new obstacles exist. Obstacles can be towers, trees, masts or buildings that can be a danger to RESEARCH: GINGER MAY GIVE aircraft.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority requires aerodrome DIABETES A HELPFUL ZING flight path safety checks to be carried out every three years to maintain a high level of air safety at all aerodromes. Ginger could have the power to help long-term a major site of glucose uptake in the body.” diabetic patients, a condition that affects millions The Coober Pedy check will be carried out during the globally, according to a recent University of Sydney The pharmacy researchers extracted a whole ginger week starting Monday 6 August 2012. Oodnadatta study on Buderim Ginger samples. rhizome and showed that one fraction of the extract was aerodrome will also be checked during this week. highly effective in reproducing the increase in glucose Research reveals the potential power of ginger to aid in uptake by muscle cells. If poor weather or other factors do not allow the safety the management of high levels of blood sugar. By assisting checks to go ahead during this period they will be carried muscle cells, it could help control the blood glucose levels This fraction was also rich in gingerols, which showed out as soon as possible. that create complications for long-term diabetic patients an increase in the distribution of the protein that exists on and provide some long-awaited good news to sufferers. the surface of muscle cells and is responsible for CASA has contracted the operation of the special check transporting glucose into muscle cells. flights out to Radiola Aerospace Pty Ltd – a company Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Basil Roufogalis with wide international expertise in these specialist who led the research, says extracts from Buderim Ginger- In type 2 diabetic patients, the capacity of skeletal muscle operations. grown ginger were able to increase the uptake of glucose to uptake glucose is markedly reduced due to impaired into muscle cells to allow them to operate independently insulin signal transmission and inefficiency of this protein. of blood insulin levels. “It is hoped that these promising results for managing Umberto’s - Chef’s Recipe “The components responsible for the increase in glucose blood glucose levels can be examined further in human were gingerols, a major part of the ginger rhizome, says clinical trials,” said Professor Roufogalis. Professor Roufogalis. This research provides positive reinforcement for the Frittata with zucchini, “Under normal conditions the blood glucose level is strictly importance of ginger in a healthy diet of both diabetic maintained within a narrow range, and skeletal muscle is patients and those of us enjoying good health alike. peas, mint and ricotta

Ingredients (serves 4)

ExpandedExpanded annualannual resourcesresources • 6 free-range eggs • 2 tbs chopped mint leaves • 1 tbs olive oil • 500g zucchini, roughly chopped sectorsector conferenceconference atat WhyallaWhyalla • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 1 cup (120g) frozen peas, thawed The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Speakers include representatives from Arafura Resources, • 150g fresh low-fat ricotta (SACOME) and Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Arrium Mining, BHP Billiton, McMahon Services, OZ Gulf (Global Maintenance USG) have partnered to Minerals and many more. Method present the expanded 2012 Mining and Resources Conference and Trade Expo, to be held in Whyalla SACOME Chief Executive, Jason Kuchel, said SACOME 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. over two days on 29-30 August. was proud to partner with Global Maintenance USG for Crack the eggs into a bowl, then use a fork to lightly this important event. beat with the mint and a good sprinkling of salt and The eighth annual SA conference represents fantastic value pepper. to delegates. Running in a new format to the previous “Regional centres play an essential role in the mining industry’” he said. single day events, it will bring together resources 2. Heat the oil in a 26cm non-stick frypan over companies, businesses and communities to explore low heat. When hot, fry the zucchini and garlic for business opportunities, develop business relationships and “This conference and expo gives local businesses a chance profit from operating in the State’s Upper Spencer Gulf. to connect with resource companies for contract 8-10 minutes, stirring, until zucchini is light golden opportunities.” and tender, then stir in the peas. The informal conference dinner features Ken Lamb (Managing Director ODT Australis Roxby Downs). The conference will allow attendees to see firsthand what 3. Spread the zucchini and pea mixture evenly government and regional communities are doing to foster through the pan, then carefully pour in the eggs, The conference will feature expert guest speakers, project industry growth, with government representatives and crumble over the ricotta, then cook the frittata over mayors from the respective Upper Spencer Gulf councils case studies, procurement possibilities and specialised medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes until almost set. present. workshop sessions. The Minister for Mineral Resources 4. Place the pan under the grill and cook for a and Energy, the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, and Deputy “SACOME is excited about further extending our range Chief Executive, DMITRE, Dr Paul Heithersay, will of events to rural communities, and hopes to build upon further 1-2 minutes until the top is set and golden. present keynote addresses. this in the future.” Mr Kuchel said. Cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve warm, with a salad if desired. Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 17 SEIZING REGIONAL OPPORTUNITES Annual Economic Development Forum - Another Great Success

Continued from page 13

Closing out the day were three outstanding local speakers:

- Tim Carter, who spoke of his investment in and love of Coober Pedy and the region;

- Milan Rapaic, who spoke of his experiences in establishing a local business servicing the mining sector and how he saw an opportunity to fill a niche and capitalised on it; and

- Bob Pryce, who made the audience think about how to keep 17-19 year olds engaged in society when they leave school as well as the potential of our youth and what past Coober Pedy Area School graduates have gone on to achieve.

The conference dinner, sponsored by IMX Resources and Oz Minerals, was an outstanding success with a number of locals attending that couldn't attend the conference during the day.

The Desert Cave presented an exceptional meal and the wine flowed freely. Old friendships were rekindled and new contacts established. The band, Keep the Change, kept the dance floor active until midnight and comedian, Paul Martell had the crowd in stiches with his brilliant impersonations and hilarious Irish wit. Carmelo Crisa Regional Development Australia, Far North presenting speakers at the Conference

The only disappointment for the event was the lack of local delegates.

This is the one event each year where industry, government and locals come together to discuss ideas and forge partnerships.

The regional community faces many challenges in the years ahead due to imminent economic contraction, declining population and lack of succession plans in many local and regional businesses. Second and third generation residents are leaving for greener pastures.

The pioneering spirit of yesteryear is much harder to find. People like Adam and Lynnie Plate of Oodnadatta, Trevor Wright of William Creek and the Coro's of Coober Pedy seem to be few and far between.

For Coober Pedy and the Far North to survive and prosper we need to form partnerships with industry and government. We need to develop ideas into innovative solutions. We need to find and attract more entrepreneurs like Tim Carter. This can only be achieved by individuals supporting and contributing to events such as this. Bush Church Aid Peter Palmer spoke of the Fly An idea begins with an individual but, more often than in Fly out ministry demands not, requires the collective vision of many for the idea to become a reality.

Comedian, Paul Martell had the crowd in stiches

CPAS Teacher Bob Pryce spoke about keeping 17-19 year olds engaged in society when they leave school The Desert Cave Function Room looked spectacular for the Conference dinner

Page 18 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 2 August 2012 COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc. COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS RESULTS Coober Pedy Shooters Club Welcomes all Sponsors, Members, and New Shooters for 2012 29 June - 15 July 2012

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An empty or unused gas bottle is a hazzard to yourself and others in a fire PLEASE HELP ENSURE OUR situation, so please help us to recover the risk and phone for pickup. COMMUNITY’S SAFETY

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Phone Peter: 0408826834 Phone Wayne:0439881049 Phone Coober Pedy Fire Staion: 86725904 Thursday 2 August 2012 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 19 CHRISTMAS IN JULY - continued

Sue and Edward Radeka make the most of the Local resident Reiki and Dr. Kami at the group evening, taking photos and having fun table Santina and Bundy Pantelis enjoyed the Christmas theme

Louise Butler and Sandy Maric at the Up from Adelaide are Mark and Karen Malthouse “Jones” table son-in-law and daughter of Brian Stanley.

Depicting a winter Christmas are the presents under a “snow lit“ Christmas Tree

Colleen Darr and Amanda Zelenko at the “Families SA” table

Roanne Wardle and Melissa Georgioanoudis Coober Pedy friends, Carol Osmond, Rhonda Lloyd and Bob (Families SA) Del Tedesco during dinner

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