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Free Weekly 30 April 2011
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Clean Up Australia Day
• Teala Ascrizzi completed her hair dressing apprenticeship at Hair on the Avenue
Congratulations Taela! shop,” she said. “I look back on when I first started and I am so proud of how far I have come, I definitely feel like I have accomplished something.” Now there are two new apprentices starting out their journey and Taela said she is happy to help them out just like the others helped her. ”When I look at them, I see myself because I have been in their shoes and I know what it is like,” she said. “You can’t give up, you just have to push yourself, through good days and bad days. “If a door opens up for you, take the chance, there will always be someone that has been through the same thing that can help you out, you’ll be kicking yourself if you give up.” Taela is very thankful for Tara Hodnett for giving her the chance to become a qualified hair dresser. “Without Tara, I can honestly say I would be in this position today,” she said. “Seeing my certificate with my name on it makes everything feel real, I’m so happy I pushed through.” Taela plans to stay with Hair on the Avenue with Tara Hodnett to help out the other apprentices.
• Some local kids at last years Clean Up Australia Day the front of the Shire Administration Office for Clean Up Australia Day participants. “Rio Tinto will host a barbecue at the palms in Dampier at midday. “It is important that participants register for the event so they can be provided with information on clean up locations and times, and for catering purposes at each barbecue.” Registered groups will be provided with rubbish bags and gloves and it is recommended participants wear closed-in shoes, hats, sunscreen and carry plenty of water.
The clean up will kick off at 8.30am followed by barbecues in Karratha and Dampier. Last year 340 locals participated in the clean up with more than 12 tonnes of rubbish collected. To register for Clean Up Australia Day and to find out more about the Bucks for Bags program on the day contact the Shire of Roebourne on (08) 9186 8555. Clean Up Australia Day in the Shire of Roebourne is proudly supported by Woodside, the North West Shelf Venture, Transpacific Cleanaway and Rio Tinto.
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Taela Ascrizzi started her hair dressing apprenticeship at Hair on the Aveune fresh out of high school back in October 2009. On Monday, April 18, Taela became a qualified hair dresser and now hopes she can helps those who are going through the same as she did. It all started for Taela just a few weeks after graduating from Karratha Senior High School while her mother was getting her hair done at Hair on the Avenue by owner Tara Hodnett. Ms Hodnett mentioned she was looking for a new first year apprentices, and with that, one thing led to another and Taela was hired. Finally, a sense of direction for this young graduate, Taela didn’t feel as lost or have no idea of what she wanted to do. “Hair dressing is never something I thought I would be doing as a career, but I wouldn’t change it,” she said. “When I first found out I got the apprenticeship, I was shock and happy that something was happening after school instead of me just sitting around.” Just like any other first day of work, Taela was very nervous however she said the girls were all welcoming to her. “The girls are so great and everyone gets along at the
Clean Up Australia Day will be held on May 1 this year in the Shire of Roebourne so why not get a team together, put on your cleaning gloves and register to help rid the Shire of rubbish. By doing so you will be rewarded with a barbecue lunch in Karratha or Dampier courtesy of Woodside and Rio Tinto. For Clean Up Australia Day only, the usual $6 contributed by the Shire through its Bucks for Bags program will be increased by $2 thanks to Woodside and the North West Shelf Venture. This means every bag of rubbish collected on the day by not-for-profit organisations will be worth $8. Roebourne Shire Council President Nicole Lockwood said Clean Up Australia Day was a fantastic, fun event which helped rid the Shire of rubbish. “This is also a great opportunity to help local organisations fund raise through the Bucks for Bags and help keep the Shire clean and safe,” Cr Lockwood said. “Woodside will again host a barbecue and community event at midday in Karratha out