FREE Tel: 08 86725 920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 22 July - 4 August 2010 NUPTIALS FOR ANNA & DRAGO Anna Marijanovic a The newly wedded couple Coober Pedy girl, along have been together now for with her two sisters five and a half years. Blazenka and Cristina grew up in an opal mining Anna went on a trip to community with their Europe for her holidays in parents Ella and Drago. May 2009. She returned on July 10 2009 which was The three girls all attended the day Drago proposed to Coober Pedy Area School her. for their formal education through to year 12. One year later to the day the couple stood before From there Anna attended marriage celebrant Rose Uni SA where she achieved Berry at the Croation Club her her Diploma in Social in Coober Pedy, Anna’s Science and then her home town and were married. Bachelor of Early Childhood Development. Anna’s sister Cristina who works at Mini Gems Child Anna then became a teacher Care was Maid of Honour. at Fisk Street Primary School in Whyalla. In 2010 Sister Blazenka who is also Anna is Assistant Principal a teacher in Port Pirie was of the same school. in attendance.

It was in Whyalla that Anna The best man was Archie and Drago met. Drago Kambanos, Blazenka’s grew up in Whyalla and is husband and the now a Fitter and Turner and Groomsman was Michael has worked at One Steel for Ball of Coober Pedy. twenty years as a front line coordinator. The Croation Club Venue was a perfect location for Drago said he has tried opal the wedding and mining at times with Anna’s accommodated the many father Drago Marijanovic guest in attendence with but is not convinced yet that mum Ella Marijanovic taking Above: the Bride and Groom Drago and Anna about to take their vows in front of family and friends at care of details. it will be a career move. the Croation Club in Coober Pedy FAR NORTH COMMUNITIES BELIEVE NEW OUTBACK AREAS AUTHORITY HAS MISLED PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS In a letter to Minister Gail Gago, the Chairman of The reality however is very different. Only one of the It seems that one member who was appointed by the the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners new members could be genuinely accepted as coming minister does lives on station within an unincorporated Association, Peter Allen states: “When the Outback from an outback community and in fact there are no area, however her nearest community is a council area Communities (Administration and Management) Act members appointed from anywhere West of the Flinders and therefore she is not specicifcally associated with any 2009 was first introduced, Andamooka lent full Ranges who in our opinion would qualify. outback community. support to it’s passage through Parliament. This probably leaves greater than 80% of the Another member also appointed by the minister has We offered this support because we fully believed in the unincorporated areas totally unrepresented and by recently moved to the outback from the eastern states Act’s value and the benefits it could offer to outback with no personal knowledge of this region. Another definition leaves your new Authority unrepresentative of communities. Further more we trusted the content to be appointee is now living in Adelaide after leaving the outback accurate and genuine. the vast majority of residents in the unincorporated areas. over four years ago.

The selection of the new Authority members has shown Discussions with other outback communities lead us to The community feeling is that these surprising our trust to have been totally misplaced. the conclusion that we are not alone in our concerns. appointments remove objectivity and the ability or the desire to advocate for outback communities. This gives Mr Allen stated in his letter, “Your publication states that With this in mind my Committee (APOMA) have instructed the appearance of a very compliant government authority. “at least four of the members must be from different me to advise your office that we will not recognise your outback communities” and this created an expectation in new Authority nor will we be managed by an Outback residents living in remote areas now feel that there the outback that at least 4 of the new members would unrepresentative Board with no real knowledge of, or ties has been a breach of trust of the people of this state which reside in outback communities. to the outback”, Peter Allen wrote. is clearly not representing the people it pertains to. The COOBER PEDY REGIONAL TIMES available ‘WORLD WIDE’ READ Newspaper FREE online at: http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com PO Box 275 Coober Pedy SA 5723 Editor Coober Pedy Child Care Links Youth & Social Ph: (08) 8672 5920 Margaret Mackay Sue Britt Tanya Lauder Rose Temple Email: [email protected]

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Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 Coober Pedy Police News July 2009 by Clinton McLure At about 9:30pm on 01/07/2010, Police were Coober Pedy Court at a later date to answer the located the crime scene at a house at Umoona tasked to the Opal Inn Hotel regarding a domestic charges. The female was also issued a barring Community. Police later located the 25 year old disturbance. On arrival police spoke to staff but order for her behaviour. female suspect who is from Coober Pedy and the persons causing the disturbance left already. arrested her for aggravated assault causing Police attended and located the persons at an Eyre On the 02/07/2010, Police were tasked to the serious harm. The victim was flown to Adelaide Street address and arrested a 38 year old male Greek Club regarding a break and enter. On for treatment, having sustained serious injuries. from Coober Pedy for aggravated Assault and arrival police observed that the offenders had The female will appear in the Coober Pedy breach of bail. The male will attend at the Coober broken through a door and had stolen a large Magistrates Court at a later date to answer the BankSA Crime Pedy Magistrates Court at a later date to answer amount of alcohol and other goods. Police are charge. Police are encouraging other witnesses Stoppers the charges. The male was also issued a barring still investigating this and have collected evidence to come forward. on 1800 333 000 order for his behaviour. from the scene. Police are seeking any other information from further witnesses and they are General enquiries: At about 2:06am on 02/07/2010, Police attended encouraged to come forward. All persons who Coober Pedy: 86725056 outside the Opal Inn Hotel Hutchison Street in come forward with information will be kept Marla: 86707020 regards to a disturbance. On arrival police confidential. SA Police - Working together Oodnadatta: 86707805 located an intoxicated female out the front of the to reassure and protect the Woomera: 08 86737244 hotel who was causing a disturbance. Police At 12:55am on 05/07/2010, police attended the community from crime and Report a matter /Police subsequently arrested the 26 year old female from Coober Pedy Hospital in regards to reports that a disorder attendance 131444 Coober Pedy for disorderly behaviour and female had presented there with a stab wound. Emergency 000 resisting arrest. The female will appear at the Police conducted further investigations and UnitingCare Wesley Packs Paxton

UnitingCare Wesley Management and Team welcomed many agencies, organisations and community volunteers to morning tea on Tuesday, 29th June, so that the newly acquired premises on Paxton Road could be viewed.

Over 45 people had the opportunity to meet with Management and familiarise themselves with the local UnitingCare workers.

Julie Carmichael and Gilli Procopis, both Accommodation Support and Domestic Violence Workers will be based at Paxton Road. Their dual roles are to assist women and children at risk of homelessness due to domestic violence and also to support vulnerable families.

Patti Dorrestijn, Stronger Families and Safer Children Marilyn. Lynda, Julie, and Gilli (see below left) Staff and management tucking in to the goodies works in collaboration with Families SA and Aleks Lalic, Youth Connections Officer works with youth aged 13 – 18 who have disengaged from education. Patti and Aleks are also based at Paxton Road.

Bryce Tickner, Male Counsellor, will remain at the Hutchison Street site.

UnitingCare Wesley would like to thank everyone who attended the event.

A special “Thank you” to Ruth Kamitakahara who donated left over stock from the Opal Fields Pharmacy to UnitingCare Wesley and to Maria Molnar for organising this.

Caption: UnitingCare Wesley Management and staff, Marilyn White, Manager, Lynda Franks, Executive Manager, Julie Carmichael and Gilli Procopis Accommodation Support and Domestic Ladies from Aged Care attended the opening and Guests arriving at UCW Paxton Road” Violence Workers here in Coober Pedy enjoyed Julie’s baking Volunteers upgrade the shooters club

Linsay Coffield and Dylan Lewis are new members to the shooters club.They both work Shooters Club upgrades a ‘work in progress’. Linsay Stage II of the Shooters Club ugrade is to for HWE Mining at Challenger mine site located and Dylan seen here cutting off the old shelter dismantle the old frame. HWE’s Linsay is happy approx. 400kms from Coober Pedy. frame - ready for stage II assisting with the dismantling.. See pg 19 Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 22 July 2010 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY EMPLOYMENT VACANCY MAYOR’S REPORT Works Department - Construction & 20th JULY 2010 Maintenance Worker Council has a vacancy within its Works Department On the 1st of July I travelled to Adelaide, It is extremely important that the community now for a full time Construction and Maintenance Worker. accompanied by the chairperson of the school move forward and focus on the best interests of the governing council Sandy Lalic, to meet with students as we approach the second half of the Persons interested in this position will be required Minister Jay Weatherill and DECS Chief school year. to operate and be accredited in the operation of a Executive in order to seek some resolution to range of heavy plant and machinery on the ongoing inquiry into the principal at the The airport is nearing practical completion with most construction and maintenance work, as well as school. things finished and ready for handover. There have small plant and equipment used in the normal been a few small problems along the way that have course of duties. Experience in grader/ As a result of our meeting the Minister promised to caused delays to the completion date but most of earthmoving equipment operation is desirable. come to a decision as to the future of the principal these have now been rectified. The only outstanding within the week. That decision has now been made This position also requires the person to undertake issue is the quality of the floor finish but it is general labouring duties as required by the Works and as a result Mrs Lewis will not be returning to the anticipated that this will also be rectified within the Manager or Works Supervisor and to be the Coober Pedy Area School. next fortnight. holder of a current HT driver’s licence. It is also a requirement that the successful applicant must Mr Ron Platt has accepted the position of Acting We expect to have the official opening on Saturday obtain a National Police Certificate. Principal for the remainder of the 2010 school year, the 18th of September and the relevant Ministers in the interim DECS will apply an above average have been extended an invitation. It was agreed that A Job and Person Specification for this position can be obtained from Mr Jan van der Merwe (Works amount of effort in attracting the right person for the opening would take place on a Saturday after I the permanent position prior to the start of the 2011 Manager) on Ph: 86 724 625 or Mobile 0417 813 received requests from community members who 571 or [email protected] school year. worked during the week but wished to attend the official opening. Applications addressing the Job and Person I sincerely hope that this decision will enable the Specification, including a current resumé, are to community to move forward and will provide stability Media Interviews this month: be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer, at the school. I ask that in your discussions with ABC 2/7/10 re meeting with Minister Weatherill District Council of Coober Pedy, PO Box 425, community members that you stress the need to now ABC 12/7/10 re school Coober Pedy SA 5723, by close of business on support the students, teachers and staff at the ABC 13/7/10 re new school principal Friday 6th August 2010. school. T McLeod, Chief Executive Officer 2010 COUNCIL ELECTIONS (NOVEMBER 2010) The Local Government or Council Elections will 5 key services provided are: Organisations, Business Owners or take place in November 2010 and now is the time to make sure that you are enrolled to Occupiers vote. • Local Roads • Recycling and Waste Management • Immunisation Organisations, business owners or occupiers now Are you Eligible to Vote? • Library Services – including mobile library, need to nominate a designated person, who is a natural person and of or above 18 years of age, to computer facilities and internet services Recent changes to the Local Government • Recreation and Sport facilities – including ovals, vote on their behalf (Elections) Act 1999 mean that at 1st January of picnic areas, playgrounds, skate parks and bike every election year, all landlords, business lessees paths. Important Dates for the 2010 and resident non-Australian citizens will be removed Council Elections from the Council voters roll (with the exception of Your vote helps shape your City of Adelaide) and must re-enroll to be able to vote. community Close of Council Voters Roll Friday 13th August To ensure you receive ballot papers for the next You Want to Vote? Candidate Nominations Open Council elections in November 2010 you must enroll. If you answer Yes to any of the following questions you may be eligible to be on the Council voters roll. Tuesday 7th September Why You Should Care Candidate Nominations Close • You have you been resident at your current Midday Tuesday 21st September address for one month and are not on the State You may not realise it but many of the services and Polling Day – Close of Voting facilities available in your community are provided Electoral Roll • You are a sole owner/occupier of rateable property Friday 12th November (5.00pm) by your Council. • You are a landlord for rateable property By law, Council must provide certain services, • You are an organization/business owner or Enrolment forms are now available from the Council occupier of rateable property Office and if you have any queries please don’t however many of them are by choice, determined by the needs of the community. • You are a group of owners or occupiers of rateable hesitate to contact Ms Judy Williams, Executive property Assistant, Ph: 86 724 600 Paving continues north in Hutchison Street Council is delighted with the progress being made by ‘the Rowntree Boys’ to continue paving walkways along Hutchison Street. Peter, Colin and Brad Rowntree The work being undertaken at the moment and Brad’s mate completes the commitment made in Council’s Nick, pave the 2009/2010 Budget. way along Hutchison Street In order to continue with its street paving initiative, for a smoother Council has allocated an additional $25,000 in its walk and pram draft 2010/2011 Budget, which will see the ride for locals and walkways wind their way further north along visitors Hutchison Street. (to be continued...) It’s a back-breaking job but one must take their hat off for the quality of work being undertaken by Peter, Colin and Brad Rowntree and Brad’s mate Nick, and the improvement in the amenity of the area. Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 SAINTS SECURE SPOT IN THE FINALS After a series of injuries and stiff competition Forward pocket player for Coober Pedy, Andrew the Coober Pedy Saints scored a winning Dingaman who has kicked consistent goals match on home ground 17th July, securing a throughout the season came out of left field to place in the finals. secure a stunning 5 goals for the Saints.

The Saints were in top form and through excellent Dingaman said that coach Carmelo Crisa works team work filtered 17 goals and 8 behinds through the players pretty hard at training and that every the posts in a reasonably close match with ball simply went in the right direction. “The Saints Andamooka 11 goals 8 behinds. were also in good form”, he said.

ROUND 13 17th July 10 Goal scorers B Warren 2 goals T Pictured right: Roxby Districts 24 goals 19 Hannes S Cooper Z McKenzie B Andrew Dingaman behinds 163 points defeated Coober Buller 1 goal each relaxes with his Pedy 6 goals 7 behinds 49 points kids on the footy Andamooka 12 goals 9 behinds 81 oval Best players for Roxby Districts points defeated Hornridge 9 goals 9 behinds 63 points ROUND 12 10th July 10 1st K Zeptner 2nd S Crafter King Olympic Dam 11 goals 16 behinds 82 points 3rd T Roberts 4th R Prosser 5th S Oborn Best players for Andamooka 1st D Coober Pedy 17 goals 8 behinds 110 points defeated Hornridge 8 goals 7 behinds 54 points Goal scorers for RD R Prosser 6 McDonald 2nd A Schiller 3rd D Reid defeated Andamooka 11 goals 8 behinds 74 goals T Roberts 5 goals J Watson 4 4th J McKenzie 5th T Paull points Best players for OD 1st S Peek 2nd S goals K Zeptner 3 goals, M Esposito Goal scorers T Paull 3 goals A Moss Montgomerie 3rd W Ingerson 4th C Taylour 5th 2 goals J Telfer L Devlin J Roberts J McKenzie D Vanzatti 2 goals each Best players for CP 1st B Lennon 2nd L Rankin M Spinks D Hannan 1 goal each L Saunders J Barnes P Ross 1 goal 3rd A Dingaman 4th Z McKenzie 5th F Kenny Goal scorers D Webb 3 goals S Montgomerie R each Goal scorers A Dingaman 5 goals Z McKenzie Summerton 2 goals C Taylour C Green J Elliot [25th anniversary game for Roxby B Amos 3 goals each B Lennon S Young J Tappin Districts plus Kain Zeptner’s 50th Best players for Hornridge 1st P L Rankin M Coulthard S Cooper 1 goal each D McKinnon 1 goal each game] Rhodes2nd N Tuthill 3rd M Blackie 4th D Male 5th D McEvoy Best players for Andamooka 1st J Barnes 2nd B Best players for Hornridge 1st D McEvoy 2nd Best players for CP 1st Z McKenzie Goal scorers T Golding 3 goals B Haliman 3rd T Ripley 4th B Harris 5th N Bennie L Gersh 3rd M Blackie 4th D Male 5th P Rhodes T Wildy 3rd S Nelson 4th S Cooper Grimston B Kelly D Male R Price C Goal scorers J Barnes 4 goals L Scobie T Paull Goal scorers R Price C Rainsford 3 goals each P 5th B Warren Rainsford P Rhodes 1 goal each N Bennie 2 goals each T Mulders 1 goal each Rhodes C Keen 1 goal ea WDFL LADDER

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Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 22 July 2010 Community Matters TO THE CATHOLIC PEOPLE OF COOBER PEDY & THE OUTBACK Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank you for the manner in which you have cared for Fr Chris and supported him and encouraged him in his Fr Christopher O’Neil has been your priest since January ministry. 2003 and there are needs in the diocese which make it necessary for me to transfer him to the parish of Quorn. Your new parish priest is known to you, Fr. Paul Bourke. He served the parish of Coober Pedy and beyond as a younger man and still knows the district very well.

I pray that you will support him and encourage him and look after him as he serves you.

The people of the outback and Coober Ped constitute a very special community within our Church. You are people who have been prepared to put yourselves on the line in the face of all sorts of challenges, from climated and drought.

You are the people who through your endurance have come to know and appreciated depply what it is that we must value most as Christian people and decent human beings.

May Fr Bourke help strenghten and reinforce you in your values and your love of Christ.

May your own spiritual lives be attuned the presence of Fr. Paul Bourke returns to Coober Pedy God in the beauty of our outback lands. Yours in Christ, Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ Fr. CJ moves to Quorn Bishop of the Diocese of Port Pirie YANNI OFFERS THE GROOM ST ELIJAH SOME SOUND ADVICE! CELEBRATIONS The Serbian Community in Coober Pedy invites you to it’s annual St Elijah’s celebrations Fri 30 July - Sun 1 Aug

Spits include 10 pigs, 10 lambs 2 goats all fresh, hot salads - Choose your own at the newly renovated Serbian Hall with fire places and BBQ area outdoors A new public toilet is located inside

Over 200 visitors including the Bishop will be arriving on 6 buses and private vehicles, from Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide The beautiful gardens at the Stuart Ranges Tourist Park was the location for Drago and Anna’s wedding photos. Owner Yanni Athanasiadis took the opportunity to congratulate the couple and offer ALL WELCOME Drago some valuable advice Est: 1982 UNDERGROUND ROWAN BOOKS RAMSEY Ph: (08) 8672 5920 Post Office Hill Road MP Send to: Coober Pedy Regional Times Coober Pedy’s Newspaper Books Federal Email:[email protected] Cards & Stationary Souvenirs Representative or: desktop1@bigpond.net.au Computer Supplies Stationary Desert Parks Agent & other tours Maps & Books on the area (Whyalla) 1300 301 651 Download Newspaper Local Information/Road report (Port Pirie) 1300 301 742 FREE online at Information [email protected] www.cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordrpress.com Phone: (08) 8672 5558 Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 COPLEY & DISTRICTS GYMKHANA 2010 The Copley and Districts Gymkhana was held on Saturday June 19th at Beltana Racetrack.

The beautiful weather saw about 200 people gather for a family day out, watching the horse and novelty events, which included the Egg Toss and Children’s running races.

The Jumping Castle proved a big hit, as did the Face Painting and the Show Bags.

The Under 12 Leading Rider was a tie between Alice Cowling from Leigh Creek and Anna Ozolins from Quorn.

Under 16 Leading Rider went to Emma Lynch from Leigh Creek and Corey Ferguson, North Moolooloo Station took out the Senior Leading Rider.

Jenny Reschke from Quorn took home the Leading Horse award with her horse “Jacko” Anna Ozolins from Quorn Joelwyn Johnson, Copley competing at Beltana Patrons were treated to a delicious tea by S&G Catering, before dancing to live band “Carvin M Up” and DJ Rosco. A charity auction was also held.

Part proceeds from the event will assist the RFDS, Sids for Kids, Jeans for Genes and the Make a Wish Foundation. Right: Competitors in the Bang and Go Back Race at the Copley and Districts Gymkhana held at Beltana Crushing Operations Commence – Cairn Hill

South Australian miner and resources developer, IMX Resources Limited (ASX:IXR) is pleased to announce that crushing activities commenced at it’s Cairn Hill operation lastSunday. RAMSEY: “Labors mismanagement of national economy - $100 billion in debt and rising” The mismanagement of the national economy will country cataract surgery, the back down on beef imports continue to impact on our ability to deliver the and an extension of the school chaplaincy program. assistance needed to build water infrastructure, hospitals and provide jobs for our youth Federal “A Liberal Government would achieve through strong Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said this week. policy direction and strong economic management to cut the waste,” he said. Crusher Stacker and Crushed Ore Stockpile Mr Ramsey said the Labor Government’s mismanagement of the Australian economy has left the country saddled “This Government has been flopping from one program The Cairn Hill crushing circuit consists of mobile primary with a staggering $100billion debt. to another in poll-driven attempts at retaining popularity. and secondary crushing units with a product stacker. The “We have had the massive turnaround with asylum equipment is owned by Exact Mining Services and its “Julia Gillard’s Government is still borrowing $700million seekers, a problem created by the Government, and the operation forms part of the Cairn Hill Mining Services a week after massively mismanaging the home insulation back down on the Resource Super Profit Tax. Contract. program, the Green Loans program, the computers in schools program and the Julia Gillard memorial halls “It should be remembered that without Liberal intervention Ore processing consists of crushing ore to a sub 40mm program,” he said. we would now have in place a $20 billion tax on the mining product for direct shipping via Port Adelaide to the industry which would be crippling to jobs in this electorate. processing plant at Bayuquan in Liaoning Province, NE “The waste through sheer incompetence is staggering with China. “Clearly Australia cannot afford another three years of the latter two programs the full responsibility of the Prime mismanagement under a Julia Gillard Labor Government. Minister who was education minister with complete IMX Managing Director Duncan McBain said “The Locally we need to focus on our water systems, health, oversight of the school halls program which has evolved the delivery of services to the aged and disabled and school successful commissioning of the crushing circuit and now into well-documented fiasco and the school computers the commencement of crushing is the next key milestone attendance as a real solution to alleviating indigenous and program which is now under investigation.” non-indigenous disadvantage. in Cairn Hill development”. Mr Ramsey said in opposition he has fought hard to “I will continue to pursue an MRI machine for the region “The project continues to be on schedule to commence achieve ground with the Youth Allowance back-down, and an alternative to the desalination plant proposed for shipping operations in the fourth quarter in 2010”. the back down by Government of its plans to kill-off the top of the gulf.” GREEK COMMUNITY ARETAS OPALS & CAMERA SUPPLIES

2010 BINGO NIGHTS „ CAMERA SPECIAL - 2 for $30 FRIDAY NIGHTS community Bingo „ 2 BATTERY 4 PACKS ( AA) $11 evenings commencing at 7.30 pm „ MEDIA CARDS - Buy 1 (get 2nd one at 1/2 price) Everyone is welcome „ Buy Media Card - get burnt to CD FREE „ Burn CD $5 Burn DVD $7 Many prizes to win Specials apply with voucher Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 22 July 2010 REGIONAL NEWS DECS TO APPOINT NEW PRINCIPAL TO Chris Robinson Chief Executive COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL DECS Chris Robinson, Chief Executive of the no longer tenable for the school’s principal, Ms Discussions with Ms Burtenshaw about future The role of principal at Department of Education and Children's Sue Burtenshaw, to return to her position. roles are now occurring, so that she can continue Coober Pedy Area Service has issued the following advice for to contribute to education in South Australia. School will be the Coober Pedy community regarding This decision not to return the principal to the advertised so that a resolutions relating to unrest at the Coober school has not been taken lightly, nor is it a It is important the community now move forward permanent principal Pedy Area School. disciplinary measure. Rather, I have concluded and focus on the best interests of the students can be in place from the that it is in the best interests of the students, staff, at the school. start of 2011. "The investigation into issues raised at Coober community and Ms Burtenshaw that a new Pedy Area School has now concluded. principal be appointed to Coober Pedy Area School. An acting principal, Mr Ron Pratt, has been I will visit Coober Pedy It was clear from the investigation that issues at appointed to the school until the end of the 2010 Area School at the start the school had placed the school’s principal under I acknowledge the contribution of Ms Burtenshaw school year. of Term 3 to talk to the considerable pressure and divided the school during her time as principal of the school and the Governing Council, community. efforts she made to improve attendance, Mr Pratt has more than 25 years experience as a school staff and behaviour and literacy and numeracy teacher and school leader, particularly in schools community about all of For this reason, I reached the view that it is achievements at the school. with diverse education needs. these processes". WORK’S MANAGER JAN VAN DER PUBLIC NOTICE MERWE GETS THE AIRCRAFT BUG On Friday 16 July Jan Van Der Merwe, the FOSTER HOME - works manager at the District Council of Photo: Jan Van Der Merwe Coober Pedy attended four aircraft arrivals PROTECTION REQUIRED at the Coober Pedy airport. FOR DINGO PUPS On the left is a Fokker F50 from the Alliance Airlines with a cruise speed of 453 km/h. Caring members of Far North communities in This aircraft was built by Fokker in the SA are sought for the fostering and protection Netherlands and can carry 50 passengers in a of native Dingoes and their progeny. normal seating arrangement or up to 58 passengers in a high density arrangement. Puppies orphaned due to 1080 poisoning, trapping, shootings or other killings, experiencing trauma and The Fokker F27 Mk. 50, (known as the Fokker suffering due to parental deprivation will be made 50), which flew for the first time on 28 December available by arrangement to suitable guardians. 1985 is a turboprop-powered airliner, designed as a refinement of and successor to the highly successful Fokker F27 Friendship. Foster carers will be guaranteed the protection of the OSTF (Original Sovereigns Tribal Federation) under Works Manager Jan’s interest in visiting aircraft International Law, within areas covered by Treaties is becoming quite a fascination given Coober Under the wing of the Fokker 50 are 2 Rex Airlines SAAB 340’s, and in accordance with the ancient law and custom of Pedy’s remote, but busy location. and on the right is the Royal Flying Doctor aircraft. the traditional people on all areas of their lands.

The Dingo, native companion has pre-eminant status Lifetime NAIDOC Award for Vince Coulthard and it’s prejudicious extermination is in direct defiance of local law and custom

At the NAIDOC Ball in Melbourne on Friday, don’t have our culture, we don’t have our Mr Coulthard said, Persons or organisations found to be associated with Mr Vince Coulthard received the Lifetime identity.” “Our children and our the deliberate death of a native dingo are accruing a Achievement Award from Minister Jenny grandchildren are going penalty of $10,000 per head Macklin for his tireless work in “So much education these days is still about to have to step up to strengthening the voice of Aboriginal people assimilation, it is only about teaching non- take over this work and across Australia. Aboriginal academic perspectives, however, I to do that they need to To obtain application forms and details for the foster believe that our culture is far more important for have cultural care and protection of dingoes and orphaned pups Ernie Dingo said “Vince is a tireless champion of our people and the nation.” knowledge to guide direct enquiries to: The attention of the Secretariat Indigenous voices, land rights and justice, Vince them. P.O. 91 Broadwater NSW 2472 Coulthard empowers others to fulfill their dreams “I therefore use this award to call on all Aboriginal and make a difference.” Umeewarra Media people to keep teaching and passing on culture, Mr Coulthard is the Director of the Umeewarra spokesperson said make time in our busy lives to ensure our children today “We are so proud TRANSCEIVER SERVICES Aboriginal Media Association, South Australia’s know their culture, because they are our leaders only Aboriginal radio station. of our Director he has of tomorrow.” been the driving force PTY. LTD. Vince said he was overwhelmed by the honour behind our radio station T iSTORE of receiving the award and dedicated it to his for many years and he parents, his grandparents and the Adnyamathanha works tirelessly for our people. community and UHF – MARINE-SATELLITE Aboriginal people PHONES Vince is an Adnyamathanha man who was born across the nation. in Leigh Creek and grew up on the Nepabunna GPS- INCLUDING UHF REPAIRS Mission. Vince has been Vice Chair of the Vince has won three GME –ICOM-UNIDEN-GARMIN Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Council for 13 local NAIDOC years. Awards, a Premier’s Australia Day Award Check us out at TRANSCEIVER SERVICES PTY. LTD. In 2009, led by Vince, the Adnyamathanha people and the Federation won a consent determination over the largest Medal, but to receive SHOP 5, 1387 MAIN NORTH ROAD, native title claim in the state. the top national PARA HILLS WEST 5096 NAIDOC Award is a (Behind the Water Beds) My Adnyamathanha culture has made me who I huge honour for him” am today and it is vitally important that we keep our cultures strong, said Vince.” Vince Coulthard with [email protected] the National NAIDOC phone: 08 82854666 “There is a lot of talk about the importance of Award that he received fax: 08 82854577 education, but for me cultural education is the from Minister Macklin most important factor in closing the gap. If we on Friday night www.transceiverservices.com.au Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 SPECIAL EVENTS

The wedding of Anna Marijanovic to Drago Garmo was held at the Croation Club in Marija and Mladen Jukic, guests at the Coober Pedy wedding reception

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Left The Bridal party: Michael, Archie, and Drago with Anna, Cristina and Blazenka

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The mums and dads in the Stuart Ranges gardens. Tony and Maria Garma, Ella and Drago Marijanovic with Anna and Drago in the centre

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Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 WHAT’S ON & VISITING SERVICES DENTIST DATES PinkPink RRoadoadhousehouse OodnadattaOodnadatta Coober Pedy Dental Clinic Caravan beside School Tel: (08) 86 707 822 Freecall: 1800 802 074 www.pinkroadhouse.com.au Tel: 86723 096

Fax: Email: DENTIST VISITS 2010 (08) 86 707 831 [email protected] All Monday - Friday 21 - 25 June 19 - 23 July 16 - 20 August 13 - 17 September 11 - 15 October 8 - 12 November 6 - 10 December VETINARY DATES Roger the Roving Vet (Roger Absalom BVMS) will be in Coober Pedy on

Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th Sept

operating from Coober Pedy pound (follow on from Bulls; go on the dirt 0.7km - the signs will direct you from the Council buildings).

This trip's SPECIAL - Female Dog Desexing - discuss prices with Roger when you book. 0428426619 WHAT’S ON in COOBER PEDY ? OUTBACK EVENTS PAUL NAUGHTON HEALTH TUESDAYS FRIDAYS AUGUST: Coober Pedy SERVICES - DATES Races 7 & 8 August 2010. Acupuncturist and a manipulative remedial St ElijahSerbian Celebrations Ambulance Training Contact Peter Rowe on 08 masseur. Back and neck correction, sciatica, Fri 30 July - Sunday 1 August and other remedial therapy 8672 5226 District Council Meetings CP SHOOTERS CLUB Paul consults at the Desert View 3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm Friday night shotgun 7pm - William Creek Campdraft and Motel apartments on the coming Bronco Branding Footy Training: 6.30 pm Oval Friday 30th of July SATURDAYS Saturday, August 21st 2010 Saturday 31st July CFS Training WEDNESDAYS Mine Rescue Training Innamincka Picnic Races & For an appointment phone (Alternate Saturdays) Gymkhana 0417 492 065 now to avoid missing Active Girls Group AFSS HOUSE a time that suits you. Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th from 3.30 pm until 5pm Drive In: PRINCE OF PERSIA No surcharge for miracles! August 2010 attracting the local [email protected] Saturday 24 July 2010 characters, hack horses and Craft Group 7.30 - 9.30pm at some brilliant local riders for the Are your kids asking questions Catacomb Church - Quilting or BYO Trash-n-Treasure Lions Club about Jesus or God? Tel: Joy Palmer 8672 5038 or June Last Saturday each Month Gymkhana. Enjoy a spot of fishing on the magnificent Cooper Creek. Maclean 86725029 • Jumping Castle The Catacomb Church runs • Cappuccino's available Children’s Ministries which may help and the usual delicious Great Australian Outback THURSDAYS breakfast. Cattle Drive runs from Friday Footy Training: 6.30 pm Oval • Parents are now able to 30 July – Sunday 29 August sit inside, enjoy a coffee and 2010 and has been divided into watch their kids safely play inside on the Jumping Castle. six tours. Tel: 1800 633 060 FRIDAYS CP SHOOTERS CLUB SEPTEMBER: Birdsville Greek Club - Bingo 7.30 pm Pistol 9am and 11am Races (07) 4656 3300 Ring Pastor Peter Palmer at the GOLF (CP Golf Course) Catacomb Church on 86 725 038 Please let us know if your events become OCTOBER: Oktopalfest out of date or if times and details change SUNDAYS Coober Pedy (08) 8672 7078 SA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS DATES [email protected] CP SHOOTERS CLUB Rifle 10am - Marree Gymkhana Dates to note: (08) 8675 8222 South Australian schools term holidays Golf (CP Golf Course) Term 2 - 2010 Lightning Ridge Opal Festival Blinman Gymnkhana 19 April - 2 July 29 July - 1 August (08) 8648 4871 www.iojdaa.com.au Term 3 - 2010 19 July - 24 September Flinders Ranges - A Brush Australian Opal Exhibition With Art Flinders Ranges - 5-6 August Gold Coast Int'l Hotel Term 4 - 2010 Tel: 08 86725 920 http://austopalexpo.com.au/ various locations 8642 4557 11 October - 10 December

Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 22 July 2010 Bill to ban the manufacture McARDLE QUILPIE OPAL and export of 1080 FREIGHT FESTIVAL Provides a Weekly A Bill to ban the manufacture and The main group behind a proposed United Service to Quilpie Opal Festival & export of 1080 environmental poison States Congress bill banning the use and 'Kangaranga Do' Street Party has been introduced to U.S. Congress. export of 1080 poison believes the Coober Pedy & legislation will go through. Surrounding Areas Quilpie hosts its Opal Festival on the Congressman Peter DeFazio (Oregon) and 26th, 27th and 28th August with Congressman John Campbell (California) New Zealand is the largest user of the stunning displays of Australian Opal. introduced the Compound 1080 and poison in the world, taking 90 per cent of Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act the production from the only US factory licensed to make it - Tull Chemicals of Australia produces the best opal in the (H.R.5643) before the U.S. Congess, on Alabama. world and for three days you have the the 1st July 2010 Truckin’ Frozen, Perishable and opportunity to view and buy these Two previous bills banning the use, General Freight. Also Specialising in exquisite gems. The Bill - “To amend the Toxic Substances production and export of 1080 from the Control Act to prohibit the use, production, US failed to get enough support in Livestock, Wool and Bulk Cartage The Opal Festival concludes with the sale, importation, or exportation of the Washington in 2005 and 2007, reported Karangaranga Do Street party being poison sodium fluoroacetate (known as Radio New Zealand. Adelaide: (08) 8349 6999 held on the night of Tuesday 31st ‘‘Compound 1080’’) and to prohibit the use Mobile: 0408 859 037 August. of sodium cyanide for predator control”. The station quoted Brooks Fahy, executive director of the conservation group Predator Fax: (08) 8349 6066 The 'Karangaranga Do' is packed The US bill to ban 1080 is expected to Defense, as saying 1080 is too dangerous with novelty Outback events. pass - says the New Zealand Herald. to be used anywhere in the world.

Test your stamina and strength in the wool bale rolling competition, or grab “BAN 1080” - FORWARDED TO THE US CONGRESS 3 of your mates for a chance to win a piece of the $10,000 prize money in To: New Zealand Government & U.S We also believe that “1080 Poison” is a cruel the 'rocks off' boulder throwing Congress and inhuman form of pest control and believe competition. Live band, bar and food that its killing various untargeted animals stalls operating throughout the night. To the New Zealand Government and the each year in New Zealand as well. Government of the United States of America. For more information on the We also think that the New Zealand Karangaranga Do Ban “Compound 1080” Poison. Government should be held legally visit www.quilpie.qld.gov.au responsible for any ill effects that “1080 COPPER CITY Petition. Poison” has on any members of the communities that this deadly poison effects HAULAGE We the undersigned - Are opposed to the aerial dropping and wide scale use of the We are calling on the Government of the TRANSPORT & deadly poison known as “Compound 1080” United States of America to close down the in the forests of New Zealand/Aotearoa. “Tull Chemical Company” in Oxford, Alabama. Freight Needs Lot 1238 Koska Street Coober Pedy We are calling on the New Zealand The only known manufacturer of “Compound Government, Animal Health Board, 1080” Ideal for investment, corporate usage Department of Conservation, Regional General & Heavy or family home, in comfort and style! Councils and relevant agencies to publicly As we believe that with this deadly poison state the level of financial support they having no known antidote. It would make the Carriers Excellent internal & external provide for “1080 Poison” programme,s in perfect chemical weapon if it should fall into New Zealand and call on those bodies to the wrong hands. Out of Areas presentation. 155sqm (approx.) solid switch that funding to new (non 1080) brick home with massive tiled lounge/ initiatives to develop, trial and implement We also strongly believe that the Government Locations dining/entertaining area, 3 carpeted alternative, effective pest and bovine TB of the United States of America should stop bedrms, sep. kitchen, utilities area control in New Zealand. exporting “Compound 1080” around the with shower, internal w.c. laundry & world immediately and investigate “Tull Flinders Ranges area exit door. External 2nd w.c. allows We believe that “1080 Poison” is responsible Chemical Company” for which has been Including: Hawker, Leigh flexible usage. for the deaths of thousands of native and closed down in the past for various Creek, Arkaroola, Marree, non-native animals in New Zealand/Aotearoa dangerous practices. 2 air conds, security screens, lge, each year and believe that not enough Copley, Parachilna, high shed/garage. 1335 sqm (approx.) scientific proof has been undertaken to justify We are calling on the total ban and Nepabunna, Lyndhurst freehold block. Exc. Location, close to the New Zealand Governments and relevant manufacture of “Compound 1080” Quorn and Stations all facilities. agencies cause for the wide scale use of “1080 Poison” Sincerely, [The Undersigned ... etc] For sale fully furnished. List of Phone: inclusions available upon request. Price 180,000 . Dromana goes MILLIONS OF (08) 82859999 Currently tenanted for $170 per week. back to school Email Inspection highly recommended! EUROPEAN [email protected] All past students and staff of Dromana Monica Nagyszollosi 0419 644 063 (Victoria) Primary School 184 are CARP Raine & Horne Coober Pedy – invited to its 150th birthday and destructive freshwater fish in Australia. Unfortunately, millions of European Carp RLA:173455 celebrations on the Labour Day weekend next year. like this are still spawning in lakes and rivers Email: CURRENTLY throughout the Murray Darling Basin. [email protected] It is also the township’s 150th so the town will be a hive of activity from SPAWNING IN They will damage our waterways whilst Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13. feeding by sucking mud from the river THUMBS SA RIVERS banks, causing turbid water, trees to fall UP School activities will include a Back to into the river and decimating native fish UP Dromana Primary School, roll call, stocks like Murray Cod and Yellow Belly. supper dance, photos by decade, From just one 3kg female European barbecue lunch and much more. Carp 240,000 fingerlings were caught With European Carp’s uncanny ability to Thanks alot for the great breed combined with the fact that they have display of the mini gems alive and ready to grow into 240 tonnes Further information can be obtained by of carp within a year given ideal no natural predators, experts believe our children last edition showing phoning Ray Robertson, Bruce Mesley growing conditions. waterways fish bio-mass will, or already off their winter programs. or Liz Ashton at the school on (03) 5987 is, 80%- 90% European Carp. It was a nice gift to send off to 2367 or from the school’s website One female european carp lays dromanaps.vic.edu.au which will be around one million eggs up to twice a With no natural predators or biological our family and a big buzz for updated regularly. year. controls European Carp need to be caught. the kids to get into the paper Ray Robertson The extraordinary reproductive powers of Ian Fuller Principal what is considered to be the most invasive General Manager, Charlie Carp Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 FAMILY MATTERS Child Care Links

Tanya Lauder Child Care Links Officer District Council of Coober Pedy

“Child Care Links is funded by the Australian Government under the Family Support Program”.

Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 22 July 2010 MOLLY APOLOGIES! My collective Family

Dog Reporter, Charlie Paris [email protected] The family unit has changed many times through the ages. Ranging from large families with 10 or 15 children to the modern family of 4 children and less.

The modern family of Mum, Dad and the Children is called a Nuclear family. The family that has Mum, Dad, Children and other close family members are called an Extended Family.

I was thinking that’s great but it doesn’t explain my family, or other families I know.

Let me break it down for you. In my family it’s Mum, Dad and Me, and if we have to count them, the two cats. That would make it a Nuclear family but for one thing, I Ex-Coober Pedian David, holding Molly - with admirers have my dog dad, my two legged dad, I have aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, my grandmothers, cousins. Aunty Jill and Uncle Bert, two of the best dog people in Peachy whippet's city snippets We may not be related by blood, but we are related by the world, Jill gave me my first pink thong to chew on. I love and friendship. have loved pink thongs ever since. Dear Charlie-Paris,

Let me tell you about my family. Kenise is one of my best friends and is always good for a Greetings from cold grey Melbourne, where I remain pat and an ear rub. bundled up in my new woollen doggy coat ! This is my My Mum (Zippy) was a Queensland Smithfield cattle dog very first winter, and I'm still getting used to staying inside and my dog dad (Marlu) is a very respected Kangaroo If Kenise is around then close by are Aunty Sharron and by the fire rather than stretching my long whippet legs dog from Indulkana. Uncle Peter. Aunty Sharron makes a big fuss of me. I outside! I am trying my hardest not to become a couch love that and she can visit any time. potato, but there is nothing nicer than lazing around by The first 2 legged person I came across as a new born the fire! puppy was Duncan the dog catcher. NO!! I wasn’t in Uncle Rob is my personal IT man. Every dog reporter trouble nor was I being taken to the pound. Duncan was needs one from time to time. Speaking of which, I must apologise profusely for the Zippy’s owner. I had 7 brothers and sisters; I was the recent rude comments from my masters regarding the odd one out and the only white dog with black spots. Uncle Roger the roving vet, is more of a personal friend current size of your 'derriere' (you are so cosmopolitan, than my Doctor, we are getting along a lot better now Charlie-Paris!) Being used to a skinny little whippet like The next significant people in my life were my Mum and me, they simply don't appreciate the finer points of more Dad (and the cats) that he has decided that I am not a mixed breed but a special Coober Pedy Designer Dog. robust canine varietals such as yourself. It was love at first sight. One of my little sisters left with I have been somewhat under the weather of late with a me on the same day and we are still the best of friends. Sonja, Graham and the Boys I miss you heaps, thanks for coming to play in the school holidays. bandaged leg, which explains my delay in writing to you. Lucy Liu and her family are all now my family. They are At the end of a hard day lying around by the fire and also my God Parents. My collective family was growing. being pampered in my injured state, I simply struggle to Aunty Broni, Sandy, Simone and the kids, they make me put paw to the keyboard! I have now discovered that Uncle Brian looks after me and sometimes I have sleep feel special, and encourage me to write. fences are different things from abseiling walls, but I was overs at his place. I visit for a cuppa and to see what he silly enough to try to climb one and caught my leg on the has been up to. My favourite game with him is how many Leeanne and my little friend Bonnie. Bonnie and I chase way over. I guess it’s all trial and error for a young pup times he can throw a stick for me before he puts his back each other around the yard all day; we make up games to like me, but I put on a brave snout while they bound up out. play. my leg. Ah well, something else to gnaw on, I guess! Daddy Duncan has my brothers Bill and Ben. They’re My mother in-law to be Dawn and my darling Ralf, my I am hoping to meet you ‘in dog’ in the not too distant big boy dogs and I’m a princess so we don’t have play love, my life. future, I really admit to being a fan of your column! I dates. will write again soon once I have recuperated, and can Aunty Judy S. she never misses my dog page. She has tell you all about my first day at puppy school. Do you Aunty Marg, lets me write for the paper. She understands been part of my family before I lived here. We don’t see think I’ll pass my exams? I hope it doesn’t involve any that a little dog can have a busy life and sometimes my you as much as we should, but you know we love you. fence jumping… page gets passed in just in time. We have long intense talks and between us we solve the problems of the world. Aunty Secret, has never been sure of dogs, but we get Yelp yelp for now Charlie Paris, along Molly Pietsch (the Melbourne Whippet!) Quinnie and Carmel, so far we have not met, or had that long overdue play date. Mum and Dad are working on it.

There are a lot of people I share emails and face book with that I have never met. They are the type of people that would change my life for the better if I did. Becky, Mahli and Riley, Kobe, Ruby and Bambi, Audrey Hull, Peg, David and Pam, Auntie Suzie H, Tony M, Dragon, Marlene and the Foote Family, Dora S. Katrina M. Red Catherine, Cushla A, Nurse Sonja, Connie, Jenny B, Leslie, Siobhan M.

Each one of these people is a part of my Collective Family. They know how they fit into my life and they make me the dog I am. I am proud to say I know you and love you all. Guest dog Molly, wearing the latest Melbourne winter fashion Woof Woof, Charlie Paris. Molly, after a bad experience with a fence Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING Deadline for Classified Material is Friday 5 pm prior to publishing. See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates DEATH NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY NOTICE EXPLORATION LICENCE MORRIS, Nesta Jean (born 14/4/1927) passed away at the Port Pirie Hospital, on 14/6/2010, at 83 years of age. The Far North Economic Development Forum will be held on Mining Act 1971 Wednesday 25th August 2010 at the MINERALS Notice is hereby given in accordance with Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy. OZ MINERALS | RESPECT INTEGRITY Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the Minister for Mineral Resources Development ACTION RESULTS proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the Regional business operators will have the undermentioned areas. opportunity to meet face to face with PROMINENT HILL Applicant: Teck Australia Pty Ltd representatives from government, mining, Location: Mount Clarence area – approx tourism and business organisations at the 40 km northwest of Coober Pedy FAMILY & Pastoral Leases: Mabel Creek, Mount Clarence, Forum. Mount Willoughby COMMUNITY DAY Term: Two years Speakers include OZ Minerals, IMX Area in km²: 477 Ref: Resources, Western Plains Resources, 2010/00076 PIRSA, Indigenous Business Australia OZ Minerals Prominent Hill mine site is Applicant: Teck Australia Pty Ltd hosting a Family and Community Day on Location: Leonard Rise area – approx and Desert Knowledge. 15 km southwest of Coober Pedy Nesta came from Mount Gambier to Saturday 11th September 2010. We are Pastoral Lease: Mount Clarence Coober Pedy in her retirement to be with The Forum is a great opportunity to inviting members of the Coober Pedy Term: One year her family. Much loved mother of Susan promote our region’s businesses and community the opportunity to register their Area in km²: 296 and Edward. Sister of Betty, Phyllis, Jim expression of interest to attend this day. Ref: 2010/00077 their products and services, including Plans and co-ordinates can be (all deceased), Jack and Bruce. those in mining services and support Numbers are limited and seats will be found on the PIRSA website: Devoted daughter of Alfred and Florence industries. allocated on a strict first come, http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/public_notices (both deceased). Relatives and friends first served basis. or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103. J. Martin attended her Graveside Funeral Service This year we will be giving delegates to Mining Registrar at the Coober Pedy Cemetery, Boot Hill the forum a FREE promotional bag A bus will transport people from Coober Department of Primary Industries on 18/6/2010. Donations in lieu of floral Pedy early in the morning (approximately and Resources containing information on regional PRIIND013060 www.pir.sa.gov.au tributes were given to Lealholme, businesses. 6am) and return in the late afternoon. Helping Hand Aged Care, Port Pirie. Activities on site will include a tour of the SPECIAL MEETING Special thank you to Dr Kami, Dr To place any promotional information pit, the processing plant and the Rasheed, Jenny Gough, Trish Turner, including business cards or flyers for opportunity to see and use the village Esther Speight and Phil & Helen Bayet. 1 businesses in this promotional bag for facilities at Prominent Hill. Corinthians 13:13 And now abide faith, free, contact: Lunch will be provided. hope, love, these three; but the greatest Troy Tarlo on Ph:(08) 8672 5579, of these is love. mobile:0428 846 500 or email: Please contact Deborah Elias on Now at peace. [email protected]. 0488 604 746 or [email protected] for FOR SALE - MACHINERY Registration to attend the forum is $60 further details and to register your Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Inc. expression of interest before 5pm Sunday NOTICE OF A SPECIAL GENERAL Caterpillar 322B Excavator 1997 and includes lunch. 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Coober Pedy 9.Light Lunch Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 22 July 2010 OODNADATTA OZ MINERALS CAMP- DRAFT AND BRONCO BRANDING 2010

The 26th annual Campdraft and Bronco Branding was held in perfect weather on Saturday, July 10th. Over 200 spectators viewed the action from the mound as local and visiting teams showcased their skills in all events.

The day started with the campdrafting and Corey Ferguson, North Moolooloo Station Copley was successful in the Altona Energy Senior Draft while Chloe Nunn, Macumba Station, won the Australian Satellite Services Juvenile event.

In the bronco branding arena, Ian Litchfield, Roxby Downs took out the Greatbatch Agencies/Blackmore Power & Water sponsored Novice event with his ground crew of Adam Litchfield, Wilpoorina, Donald Dodd, Anna Stewart , Justin Nunn and Donald Dodd Nilpinna and David Bell, Dulkaninna. Corey Ferguson in the Campdraft In the OzMinerals Singles, Phantom Speirs, Roxby Downs with his team of Jake and Billy Fennell, Lambina and Tom Thornton, Hawker narrowly beat Tony Williams and his crew of Patrick, Matthew and Cameron Williams. Third in the Singles was the Fennell family of Lambina, father Alan catching with Jake, Billy and Shawnee doing the ground work.

The Patsie Williams Memorial Doubles competition was won by local champions – the Macumba Station team, with Eddie Nunn and Greg Warren catching and Justin Nunn, Greg Warren Jnr and Jake Fennell on the ground. Second was Tony Williams and David Hunter with, Patrick, Cameron and Matthew Williams . Adam and Ian Litchfield teamed up for third, with their team of Donald Dodd, David Bell and Cameron Williams. Anna Lennon, Oodnadatta and Lyn Gordon Coober Pedy The Lambina Station Chute Dogging saw plenty of action, and the beasts had a win with no teams being able to complete the course. The Linc Energy sponsored Brett Schmidt Memorial Steer Ride was won by Justin Nunn.

President Tony Williams and the committee would like to sincerely thank all the sponsors of the day, and everyone who helped make it a success. To those who travel to support the event, your patronage is appreciated.

Chloe Nunn, Macumba won the Juvenile Campdraft

Richard Abbott and Gemma Litchfield came from Adelaide and introduced their baby daughter Lily to their friends

Greg Warren and the Macumba team in action

Brendan Nagle, Nilpinna and Patrick Williams, Arckaringa

Gerry Nunn, Macumba, Ruth Murphy, Mt Justin Nunn won the Steer Ride Cavanagh and Margie Nunn, Anna Creek caught Right: Cooper Bailes from up at the event Odnadatta watches the events Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 17 Electrical Trades Union bans members from working in nuclear industry Uranium – the new asbestos When the Dust Settles 1. Major union bans members working in uranium mines, nuclear power stations, et al – new drama/doco 2. ETU’s educational video launched in Brisbane outlines uranium The debate over uranium mining and the role of nuclear mining risks energy in Australia has intensified with a major union launching a campaign against the nuclear industry by banning its members from working in uranium mines, nuclear power stations or any other part of the nuclear Right: Brian (Austen Tayshus), Brian’s wife fuel cycle. Kerrie (Mandy Nolan), their 17 year old son Dylan (Dylan Bradbury) and daughter In an Australian first for the union movement, Zoe (Zoe Hutchence) aged 14. the Electrical Trades Union Queensland and Northern Territory (ETU Qld & NT) branch’s, peak The documentary includes two of the body, the ETU State Council, has imposed a ban on world’s leading medical scientists on its members working in uranium mines, nuclear radiation effects, Canadian nun powers stations and any other part of the Dr Rosalie Bertell (who lead an nuclear fuel cycle. international team into Chernobyl) and famous paediatrician Dr Helen Caldicott The ETU’s rules mandate that members must abide by (Harvard Medical School) and others are Union policy, a situation that was recently tested with the interviewed to unmask expulsion of two State Labor MPs, Neil Roberts and Jason the hidden dangers behind O’Brien. uranium mining. Any member breaching this ban can be brought before State Council, with the most severe penalty being expulsion from the union and losing access to union support or Meet the Sparkies! assistance with collective and personal workplace issues. Brian (Austen Tayshus) has just been offered Two of the world’s leading medical scientists on serious money to work in the expanding Olympic Dam radiation effects, Canadian nun Dr Rosalie Bertell Paediatrician Dr mine in South Australia. Initially the family greets the (who lead an international team into Chernobyl) and Helen Caldicott news with excitement. It means all their dreams can famous paediatrician Dr Helen Caldicott (Harvard (Harvard Medical come true. Brian’s wife Kerrie (Mandy Nolan) wants Medical School) and others are interviewed to School) a strong an ensuite. unmask the hidden dangers behind uranium mining. supporter of the ETU and others are Their 17 year old son Dylan (Dylan Bradbury) can Their message is clear: there is NO SAFE LEVEL of interviewed to get that dirt bike he’s always wanted and daughter radiation exposure below which there is no risk of unmask the hidden Zoe (Zoe Hutchence) aged 14 wants to get her belly cancer or birth defects occurring. dangers behind button pierced…and go to Europe. uranium mining. When the Dust Settles is a comedy drama/doco All sounds good. But there’s a catch. The family must presented on location at Olympic Dam and Ranger move to Roxby in the middle of the desert and dad uranium mines by veteran Australian actor Tony ETU secretary, Peter Simpson, said there is little point must retrain as an industrial sparkie to work in the Barry. having policies on these issues if you are not prepared to uranium mine. Dylan doesn’t want to leave his mates act on them. and his garage band, so he turns to the internet to The dvd is directed by twice Academy find out more about uranium mining. Award® nominee and internationally respected “We are sending a clear message to the industry and the filmmaker David Bradbury. wider community that vested interests in the uranium and “It’s a hole!” Dylan tells his dad. “Yes,” replies Brian. nuclear industries are trying to hoodwink us about this “But it’s a $180,000 a year hole!” Dust is a ‘must see’ for any sparkies or other workers dangerous product and industry. tempted to take the money and run after working Bit by bit the information Dylan unearths on the net for a few years in a uranium mine as uranium mines Corporate interests, and their political supporters in the reveals that maybe not all that glitters is gold. are to be seen as the asbestos of the 21st century. Labor and Coalition parties, are also trying to buy working families off with high wages, while denying the true short- The science on this issue is well The facts are well summarized by two Canadian term and long-term health risks of such jobs. physicians, Doctors Cathy Vakil and Linda Harvey, in their known and well documented – comprehensive 2009 paper, Human Health Implications “Following the release of our DVD our members are now of Uranium Mining and Nuclear Power Generation: fully aware of the dangers and health risks, if they decide there is no safe level of radiation. to take a job in a uranium mine or any other nuclear The scientific community generally agrees that there are facility,” Mr Simpson said. The federal ALP, despite its new-found enthusiasm for no “safe” levels of exposure to ionizing radiation, and that the nuclear industry, recognizes this in the introduction any exposure carries the risk of harm (10). “Acceptable” To help educate its 14,000 Queensland and Northern to its uranium policy: levels are based on “acceptable harm”. Territory members, and other Australians, on the dangers of uranium mining and the nuclear fuel industry and the Labor recognises that the production of uranium And.... Uranium mining contaminates air, water and soil. reasons for the union’s ban on employment in the nuclear and its use in the nuclear fuel cycle present unique Crushing tons of radioactive rock produces dust, and leaves fuel industry, the ETU has commissioned a 35-minute and unprecedented hazards and risks, including: behind fine radioactive particles subject to wind and water film, When the Dust Settles, which has been posted to erosion. Radon gas, a potent lung carcinogen, is released every ETU member in Queensland and the NT. • Threats to human health and the local environment in continuously from the tailings in perpetuity. Drilling and the mining and milling of uranium, which demand the blasting disrupt and contaminate local aquifers. Electricians at the Northern Territory’s Ranger mine have enforcement of very strict safety procedures. been advised of the ETU’s decision. Water used to control dust and create slurries for uranium • The generation of products which are usable as the raw extraction becomes contaminated. Tailings containments It is expected other unions will follow the ETU’s lead on materials for nuclear weapons manufacture, which can leak, leach or fail, releasing radioactive material into this issue and join its campaign against the uranium and demands the enforcement of effective controls against local waterways. Various organisms can transport nuclear industries. diversion. radioactive material away from contaminated sites. These sites remain radioactive for many thousands of years, and Australia has about 20 per cent of the world’s known • The generation of highly toxic radioactive waste by- will be unsafe to use for most human purposes for that uranium deposits and the largest known deposits of high- products that demand permanently safe disposal methods long, as well as being a source of continuing contamination grade uranium ore. not currently available. for surrounding populations. Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 18 COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS COOBER PEDY SHOOTERS CLUB Inc. PO Box 1006, COOBER PEDY, SA 5723 John Di Donna The Coober Pedy Shooters would like to welcome all new shooters to our new club Secretary 0427 649 389 Shooters Results 10 - 18 July Results Results The committee would like to thank all Pistol Shoot Rifle Shoot the volunteers at the club for the great Bracket Drop Down Targets Bracket 100M RimRifle Sponsored Mud Hut Coober Pedy Sponsored Di Stepniewski work in constructing the shelter over Saturday 10th July Winners Sunday 11th July Winners the firing line Congratulation to Congratulation to

1st with H cap Dale Price Scored 65 1st Jimmy Nikoloudis Scored 83 A Grade O/P Dale Price Scored 59 2nd Russell Scored 70 B Grade NONE 3rd John Di Donna Scored 63 C Grade Josie Warrior Scored 21 D Grade NONE Results Rifle Shoot Results Bracket Grouping 100m Pistol Shoot Sponsored Royce Cooper th Bracket 20 Shots 20 Minutes Centre Fire Sunday 11 July Winners Sponsored Jim’s IGA Thevenard Congratulation to Saturday 10th July Winners Congratulation to 1st Mark Hoad Scored 22.5mm Avg. 2nd John Di Donna Scored 26mm Avg. 3rd Steve Marjanovic Scored 60.5mm Avg. 1st with H cap Dale Price Scored 200.1 (9mm) Linsay Coffield, Guy Foley And Dylan Lewis from HWE A Grade NONE Scored 59 Mining at Challenger mine site located approx. 400kms B Grade Dale Price Scored 151.1 (9mm) Results Shotgun Shoot from Coober Pedy. On their days off if they are not C Grade John Di Donna Scored 90 (357) competing shooting they are helping with the D Grade NONE Bracket Shotgun Shoot Sponsored Royce Cooper construction of the shelter over the firing line. Sunday 18th July Winners Results Pistol Shoot Congratulation to Bracket Drop Down Targets New shelter over firing range Sponsored Mud Hut Coober Pedy 1st Dylan Lewis Scored 12 Saturday 17th July Winners 2nd John Di Donna Scored 10 Congratulation to 3rd Fred Harms Scored 8

1st with H cap Guy Foley Scored 65 Results M Grade O/P Dale Price Scored 47 Centre Fire A Grade O/P John Di Donna Scored 55 Bracket 100m Centrefire Bench Sponsored The Underground Motel B Grade NONE th C Grade Josie Warrior Scored 21 Sunday 18 July Winners D Grade Guy Foley Scored 32 Congratulation to

st Results 1 John Di Donna Scored 100.2 2nd Linsay Coffield Scored 97.2 Pistol Shoot rd Bracket 20 Shots 20 Minutes Centre Fire 3 Steve Marjanovic Scored 92 Sponsored Jim’s IGA Thevenard Saturday 17th July Winners Results Centre Fire With volunteer assistance from all sectors the firing Congratulation to Bracket 100m Centrefire Prone range now has a shelter over it. Also see page 4 Sponsored The Underground Motel 1st with H cap Guy Foley Scored 246 (36 cal. Sunday 18th July Winners Black Powder) Congratulation to A Grade NONE Results B Grade Dale Price Scored 152 (9mm) Rim Fire 1st John Di Donna Scored 97.3 C Grade John Di Donna Scored 108 (357) Bracket 100m Rim Fire Prone 2nd Linsay Coffield Scored 93.1 D Grade Guy Foley Scored 113 (36 cal. Black Sponsored The Underground Motel 3rd John Di Donna Scored 93 th Powder) Sunday 18 July Winners Congratulation to Results Results Rim Fire st Rifle Shoot Bracket 100m Rim fire Bench 1 John Dylan Lewis Scored 80.1 Bracket Rapid Fire 25/50m Sponsored The Underground Motel 2nd Steve Marjanovic Scored 80 Sponsored Mary Harms Sunday 18th July Winners 3rd Linsay Coffield Scored 64 th Sunday 11 July Winners Congratulation to Congratulation to Results 1st Linsay Coffield Scored 92.1 Rim Fire Bracket 100m Rim Fire Prone (Un- Scoped) A Grade Dale Price Scored 177 2nd Fred Harms Scored 91 B Grade Steve Marjanovic Scored 106 rd Sponsored The Underground Motel 3 Dylan Lewis Scored 81 th C Grade NONE Sunday 18 July Winners I Grade Clint Indelicato Scored 139 Congratulation to

1st Jimmy Nikoloudis Lewis Scored 62 See ya at the shed! 2nd Linsay Coffield Scored 41 3rd NONE Thursday 22 July 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 19 COMING EVENTS - AUGUST

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