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Gabber FRIDAY, 5TH OCTOBER 2018
Celebrate World Smile Day - October 5, 2018 “DO AN ACT OF KINDNESS. HELP ONE PERSON SMILE”! Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether it’s one someone gives to you, or one you share with another. Little acts of kindness can bring a shining smile to someone who has otherwise had a terrible day, and it can change everything that follows. Whether it’s just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, World Smile Day encourages you to take action to bring a few more smiles into the world. History of World Smile Day It was a simple thing, a circle with a few dots and an upturned curve, but put together Harvey Ball created one of the most iconic symbols the world had ever seen, and it would quickly come to infect everything from graffiti to modern day emoji’s. We are, of course, talking about the smiley face, arguably the first emoji to enter the world. Harvey would later express concern that the sheer commercialization of his little symbol would strip it of its original intent and meaning. It was out of this concern that he created World Smile Day, a day devoted to the spreading of simple joy and love to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or geographic location. Harvey sadly passed from this world in 2001, but the foundation he helped create, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation, has carried forth his message of simple peace and love as the sponsor of World Smile Day every year. Whether you’re simply expressing a bit of silliness or doing a small act of kindness to
help someone smile, World Smile Day is your opportunity to help brighten the world and make the world a better place through the simple power of the smile.
How to celebrate World Smile Day It all starts with keeping your eyes and heart open to the people around you, and recognizing when someone nearby could use a momentary lift to their day. Everyone can make a difference on World Smile Day, just by being caring and compassionate and helping those around them have the best day they can have. Those who are truly ambitious can check out the World Smile Day website and look into becoming a World Smile Day ambassador. World Smile Day Ambassador’s go the extra mile in setting up events at local businesses, schools, parks, even online to help spread the simple joy of a smile to the world.
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Letters to the Editor The Woomera Board representing the community
BERNIE MCCARTHY
RUSS SQUIRE
CHAIRPERSON
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
TOURISM
THEATRE OFFICER
HEATHER CLELAND
AIDAN HARRIS
SECRETRY WOOMERA BOARD
HEALTH
The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not represent the views of the Woomera Board. It is the right of all to correspond with the Gibber Gabber. Letters will be edited for spelling, grammatical errors and style and may be edited for length if needed. Letters will be rejected if they are too long, abusive or cover a subject that has been exhausted. They will be published only when they include the author’s name, address and contact details. If the author has a genuine reason for remaining anonymous, he or she must still provide details to allow the Editor to discuss the matter with them. The Editor reserves the right to contact letter writers to establish authenticity. Deadline for articles is 10am Wednesdays unless negotiated with the Secretary Woomera Board. E-mail: gibber.gabber@bigpond.com Layout: Chani Richardson Next board meeting: TBA
Useful Numbers Emergency 000 Fire Station General 8674 3225
ANTHONY TRELOAR
KEVIN HIND
HARMONY KENNEY
VACANT
POSTAL ADDRESS: Dewrang Avenue Woomera, SA 5720 EMAIL: gibber.gabber@bigpond.com PHONE: (08) 8673 7650
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Eldo Hotel 8673 7867
Woomera Area School 8673 7287
Freight Enquiries 0438 810 197
Woomera Clinic 8673 7100
Heritage Centre 8673 7042
Base Services Support Centre 1300 658 975
Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
Poisons Information 13 11 26 Defence Switch 1300 333 362
Royal Flying Doctors 1800 733 772 VACANT
Spuds Roadhouse 8673 7473
Police Station 8673 7244
Broadspectrum 8674 3260
VACANT
Bureau of Meteorology 8673 7271
Veolia 0429 294 808
Woomera Board 8673 7650 5RRR FM 0421 567 545 Travellers Village & Cudgee Bar 8673 7800
Outback Diner 8673 7768
Woomera Village Store 8673 7766
Outback Data & Communications 8673 7029
Australia Post 8673 7275
PA & CI Martin 8673 7209
Pimba Service Centre 0418 378 994
B&A Recycling 0407 186 505 Razzcon Services 8673 6105 RSL Bowling Club 8673 7596
AA Taxation & Accounting: Pearl Squire 0408 117 043
24-hour health advice line: 1800 022 222 health direct Australia Kids’ Helpline:
1800 551 800
24-hour support
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Dogtober 2018 Dogtober is the perfect opportunity for you, your friends, family and colleagues to get involved and raise some dollars for Assistance Dogs Australia and our adorable doggies! Throughout the month of October, we champion community fundraising and encourage you to organise and run events or houndraisers that will bring in some cash to help our cause. The choice of houndraiser is yours, whether it’s a classic sausage sizzle, a bring your dog to work day, or throwing a crazy howl-o-ween party for all your friends and their pups, we’re here to help support you and make your event a success!
Paw-by-Paw Guide 1 Make A Plan No one said it was going to be easy, but the old adage ‘failing to prepare is preparing to fail’ couldn’t be more true when it comes to fundraisers. Ensuring sure you have a solid plan in place from the get-go is imperative. Don’t underestimate the task at hand, get something in writing that highlights what, where & when, along with a list of things you need to do to make it happen.
2 Streamline Your Fundraising The easiest way to collect your hard earned fundraising dollars is through an Everyday Hero page. This not only saves you chasing your friends for cash, but allows you to share your page with more people through your social networks. Head to nfp.everydayhero.com/au/assistancedogs-australia to set up your page and you’re on the road. From here you can set a fundraising target, keep a track on your progress, and who has helped you along the way.
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We’ve put together a step by step guide to help you along the way, as well as some top houndraising tips to make sure your event is fun and successful!
3 Advertise It has never been easier to tell everyone you know that you’re holding or participating in an event, how amazing it is going to be and how much they’re going to regret it if they miss out. Spread your message far and wide making it clear what is happening and why your event is going to be the highlight of the year. You can set up a Facebook event, pop an invite in your friends calendars or get hands on by making posters & flyers to go in your workplace, school or club!
4 RSVP Yea, you’ve already blasted your networks to tell them about the party of the year, but a personalised invite can go a long way. Take some time to get on the phone, text and email to chaperone your friends and get them RSVP and join you and your fun filled event, for a great cause.
5 Enjoy If you’ve done all of the previous steps properly, you’re in a pretty good place. Execute your list of tasks, enjoy the event and watch the money roll in!
Houndraising Tips We’ve put together a list of top houndraising tips to help make your event a success. Remember, the most effective fundraising events aren’t always the most flashy and elaborate. Often, making things fun, simple and straightforward for you and your invitees can be the way to go.
Make it Fun Making your houndraiser fun will not only increase the chances of people turning up and handing over their hard earned dollars, but will make your life much easier when you’re trying to plan and execute the event.
Choose an activity that you know your friends enjoy. Try and choose something with varying levels of participation. It doesn’t need to be a bold new idea, sometimes the classics are the best. Choose something that will get your friends excited and is inclusive for everyone.
Keep It Simple Your event doesn’t need to be a large scale production with a huge budget and a whole bunch of stress. The most effective fundraisers are often a success because they are simple and straightforward.
Communicate Clearly communicating what is going on to your attendees is going to massively increase the chances of them turning up. Let them know what you’ve planned and what is required of them on the day.
Streamline & Maximise Donations Make your life that little bit easier by setting up your Everyday Hero page from the get-go and streamlining your donations. This way, you reduce the amount of hard cash that has to exchange hands, save yourself a bunch of admin and increase the likelihood of getting donations from friends, family and colleagues that might not have usually bothered.
Share It has never been easier to share with your networks and drum up both attendees and donors for your houndraiser.
Leverage an existing event such as a fun run or swim. Make it easy for everyone to participate.. Ensure its straightforward for people to donate.
Make it clear what, where & when. Produce an itinerary for your event. Send regular updates and reminders to your guests.
Include the link to your EDH page in social media posts, on your adverts and invites. Customise your page to give it that extra bit of umph. Track and thank your largest donors and share this with your networks.
Set up a Facebook event, invite your friends, share it on your page. Send out an email to all of your colleagues and include a calendar invite. Print out the Dogtober poster and put it up in your office or staff room.
Houndspiration Still stuck for ideas around what to do? Fear not, we’ve put together a short list to help you out;
Register for a run, cycle or swim event and ask for sponsors. Host a howl-o-ween party / disco for your friends and their pooches. Sweet talk your boss into having a bring your dog to work day for all your colleagues. Everyone loves a sausage sizzle and a bake sale, host one at your local club or dog-park. Organise a dog-leg golf day at your local club.
Contact dogtober.org.au facebook.com/assistancedogsaustralia/
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GOLF CLUB
WOOMERA PROHIBITED AREA
DOWN THE FAIRWAY
The Department of Defence is scheduled to conduct testing in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) between 1 October and 21 October 2018. Access to travel on the Stuart Highway will be suspended between the Ingomar rest stop (S29.697100, E135.131879) and the WPA boundary North of Glendambo (S30.600743, E135.384943) for up to 12 hours per suspension. It is anticipated there will be nine (9) suspensions during this period, however, due to the nature of the activity, additional contingency closures may be required. On road closure days, uniformed Defence personnel will staff the road closure points to prevent access. In addition, roadside electronic signage will be in place just outside Glendambo and Coober Pedy to advise the public if the road will be closed on the day. Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate provisions to accommodate any closure periods. The WPA is declared as a Prohibited Area under Defence Force Regulations 1952 and the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014. Permits are required for access to the WPA other than for those areas covered by a standing permission or for those persons/entities classified as existing users under the Defence Force Regulations 1952. Members of the public travelling through the WPA via the Stuart Highway are reminded that this road forms part of the prohibited area and that they are not to deviate from it. Other roads and tracks entering the WPA are signposted to the effect that the WPA is a prohibited area and no person shall enter or remain therein without proper authorisation. Presence within the WPA without permission is an offence under Section 72TC of the Defence Act 1903. The penalty for being in the WPA without permission is imprisonment for two years or 120 penalty points or both. Members of the public traversing the WPA via the Anne Beadell Highway are reminded that, in addition to a permit being required from Range Operations Woomera on (08) 8674 3370, permits are also required from: Maralinga Tjarutja Lands & Mamungari Conservation Park PO Box 435, CEDUNA SA 5690 Phone: (08) 8625 2946 Tallaringa Conservation Park Department for Environment Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs 9 Mackay Street, PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 Phone: (08) 8648 5300 There may be some items such as cylindrical rocket motor cases and nozzles, flat rectangular pieces of metal, spherical tanks, military projectiles or unexploded ammunition encountered in the WPA. If any unusual item is encountered, it must not be handled as it may be extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. Note the description and location of the item and report it to the Pastoral Station Manager or the Range Activities Coordinator Woomera on (08) 8674 3370. Enquiries in relation to the use of, or entry into the WPA should be directed to: Air Force Test Ranges Coordinator RAAF Woomera Range Operations Office Woomera PO Box 157, WOOMERA SA 5720 Phone: (08) 8674 3370 Email: woomera.enquiries@defence.gov.au
Fine warm spring conditions greeted the players for last Sundays golfing which was a 3-person stroke event and winners on the day went to the heavily stacked side of Greg Budden, Andy Searle & Alex Kallenbach with 68 of the stick for a net 58 and the runners up accolades went to Joe Blatchford, Wally Broome & Klas Henrman with 72 of the stick for a net 61.
RANGE ACTIVITY WARNING NOTICE
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By the Pasty Putter
Long drives went to Andy on hole 3, Klas on hole 16; nearest to pins on hole 5 went to Greg Budden and hole 11 to Wally Broome. The birdies nest will also prosper as hole 6 was drawn from the barrel and no birds where recorded for this hole. Well that’s all the Jibber for this week, so until next week I’ll see you in the bunker or the 19th and remember winners are grinners!
Pool Notice Due to unforseen repair work the pool will not open on the 1st of October as scheduled. A delay of approximately two weeks for excavation, parts, repairs and the concrete to set is expected at this point.
JAZZA POWER - DARTS PREMIERS
GOLF CLUB - RUNNERS-UP
Woomera darts - Grand final 2 6 T H
S E P T E M B E R
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Congratulations to Jazza Power on their grand final win last week. Commiserations to Golf Club. Thanks to all who came and supported both teams and especially to those who scored. A big thanks to the Sports Club for the venue and to Amanda for the supper. The AGM and Presentation Night is on Saturday 24 November at the Sports Club. More details to come.
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THE GLENDAMBO GYMKHANA IS COMING UP ON THE 13TH OF OCTOBER. The Stuart Highway is open with no Defence activity on the Gymkhana weekend, so come along for a fabulous family fun weekend!
WOOMERA RSL
SPORTS CLUB
Thursday
Wednesday
6pm - 9pm
Bar open when darts are on
$10 meals available Kids 12 years and under eat for $5 (Check Facebook for more details)
Friday from 5pm and meals from 6pm
Come down and have a drink and a chat. The Woomera RSL Committee would once again like to thank the community for their continued support and patronage.
Meal Options: chicken or beef schnitzel served with chips and salad. 2018 Membership Prices Single $15 - Family $25 We look forward to seeing you all for a meal, a drink or two and some friendly conversation. Don’t forget the members draw. See you there!!!
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GOLF CLUB DOWN THE FAIRWAY Sunday 18-holes with the competition to be decided on the day. Tee off from 7.30am - All welcome The Golf Club bar is open from midday on Sunday’s serving icy cold refreshments and hot pies; Golfie’s the place to be!
Weekly Community Events MON D AY Fitness Class from 5pm at the School Gym Contact Libby Smith Draper - 0412 802 844
Country Fire Service Training at the CFS station at 6.30pm for adults Contact Cheryle Hill on 0467 050 751
TUES D AYS Hobby Club from 7pm at the old Variety Store Contact Russ Squire - 0408 824 296
Craft Group from 7pm at the 4 Gundawarra St Contact Ellen Budden - 0417 377 694
WEDN ES D AYS Yoga from 5pm at the School Contact School - 8673 7287
Darts Night
Woomera Thrift Store
For information or to join a team
Open from 10am
Contact Aidan Harris - 0417 966 994 or Ellen Budden - 0417 377 694
S UNDAY S
T HUR S DAY S
Golf Club 7.30am tee off unless otherwise advertised Located at the Golf Club, Tech Area Road.
RSL Bowling Club Bar Open from 5.30pm to 9pm
Contact Wally Broome on 041 981 3978
F R I DAY S
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Sports Club
Service at 10am in Roxby Downs.
Bar open from 5pm Meals from 6pm
Contact Kara Brown on 0428 866 977
Eldo Hotel Happy Hour
Catholic Church
From 5pm to 7pm
Service at the St Michael’s church on Banool Avenue by arrangement.
Woomera Baker Observatory
For more information contact 8671 0499.
from 7:30pm - by appointment for groups (weather dependant see facebook for updates)
S AT UR DAY
E V E RY DAY Cudgee Bar Opens from 4pm at the Woomera
W.O.W - Outdoor Fitness Class
Traveller’s Village and Caravan Park
from 8am at the O’Donoghue Oval – Woomera Sports Club Contact Libby Smith Draper - 0412 802 844
Village Store
Eldo Hotel
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Continental Breakfast
8am – 6pm
Heritage Centre
7am - 9am Daily
8am – 7.30pm
Dinner
Home to the Bowling Alley, Museum, Souvenir Shop & Outback Diner for cooked breakfast and lunch
Saturday & Sunday
6 pm til 8.30 pm Daily Bookings for large groups preferred
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday & Thursday
8.30am – 2pm
Public Holidays 10am – 2pm
7am - 3pm
Bar Opening times Monday & Tuesday: 4pm – 9.30pm Wednesday & Thursday: 4pm – 11.30pm Friday: 4pm – 12.30am Saturday: 4pm – 12.30am Sunday: 4pm – 9.30pm (Management reserves the right to close earlier dependent on patronage)
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Woomera Population: 131
Thurs 4th October - Weds 10th October 2018
Teen Titans Go! to the Movies (PG) Smallfoot (G) Christopher Robin (G) Crazy Rich Asian (PG) For session times please call 8671 0500 or visit roxbydowns.sa.gov.au/movietimes
W O O M E R A T H E AT R E COMING SOON October 13th at 7:30pm The Spy Who Dumped Me (MA
15+)
October 20th at 7:30pm Skyscraper (M) November: Mission Impossible: Fallout Mamma Mia 2 Johnny English Strikes Back December: First Man
This weeks 5 Day Forecast Friday 5th October - Tuesday 9th October 2018 Total rainfall for 2018 year to date: 67.8 mm on 21 Day(s)
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
7oC/25oC
12oC/29oC 15oC/31oC 16oC/30oC 15oC/29oC www.weatherzone.com.au/sa/nw-pastoral/woomera
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7.30PM OCT 13TH, FREE ENTRY P l e a s e n ot e c a n d y b a r i s c a s h o n l y a t t h i s t i m e . A p o l o g i e s fo r a ny i n c o nve n i e n c e
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