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The South Australian Liberal Party has recently backed the Olympic Dam mine expansion legislation with the Bill set to

pass South Australian Parliament before the end of this year.

Th e Opposition supports the legislation for global miner, BHP Billiton’s $30 billion expan-sion of Olympic Dam to turn it into the world’s largest open cut copper, gold and uranium mine.

Th e Liberal Party has decided to allow the

legislation to pass without amendment or de-lay as the Bill must pass Parliament before the end of this year so the initial $525 million in spending can be generated.

Monday, November 7 saw the South Austral-ian Liberal Party, in a closed meeting; discuss the value of the indenture that BHP Billiton signed with former Premier Mike Rann in October.

Th e Liberal Party unanimously agreed to support the Indenture Agreement Bill which fi xes BHP Billiton’s royalties for the fi rst 45 years at 5 per cent and 3.5 per cent respec-

tively.Kym Winter-Dewhirst, Vice President

External Affairs at BHP Billiton said the company does not comment on outcomes of party room meetings however, “We appreciate the bipartisan approach taken on the Olympic Dam Project and look forward to the passage of the Bill through the Parliament.”

Vivienne Holloway, Business and Cultural Development Consultant for Roxby Downs said, “Th e Olympic Dam expansion off ers enor-mous opportunities for local business and for Roxby Downs as a community. It’s something

that Roxby Downs has long been waiting for.”“It’s important for Roxby businesses and

the community to work and plan together, along with BHPB and the State Government, to ensure that Roxby Downs businesses and the community alike, reap maximum benefi t from these opportunities.”

She added, “Th e Assessment Report pro-vides a great foundation for us to work together to achieve a vibrant and sustainable business community and local community.”

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E very now and then a ray of light shines through what otherwise could be a bad

day.

Maybe it’s Roxby’s recent crazy weather that’s made me talk in at-mospheric metaphors, or maybe it’s just a recent show of kindness.

Well-known local children’s en-tertainment entrepreneur Sarah ‘Fairybelle’ Saunders and her hus-band Luke were left in a diffi cult situation four weeks ago when Sarah went into labour with the couple’s third child a month pre-mature.

Sarah had just travelled the 15 hours across to Geelong in prepara-tion for her early November birth, but six hours after she arrived, her ‘water’ broke.

With Luke in Roxby Downs on the other end of a frantic phone call from Sarah, he set about trying to get across country to see his wife and the birth of his new son.

“I rang Qantas up and pretty much they said the fl ight is booked, just head down there and some-one may give you their ticket or not rock up. So I was hoping for one or the other,” said Luke.

Luke hurried to the Olympic Dam Airport that morning and started asking passengers if they

would give up their seat to Ad-elaide, without much luck. “Most of them were looking away and sort of gave the face of; don’t ask me for the ticket,” he said.

Meanwhile, locals Sandy and Craig Sumsion were waiting for the plane to arrive, to travel to Ad-elaide and pick up their new car. Observing the state Luke was in as he approached strangers in the airport, Sandy realised something was wrong.

“I saw this young guy just asking people, and they were shaking their heads, saying no mate,” she said.

“Craig and I had been watch-ing him and I said something’s not right, this guy is a mess! He only had his wallet in his hand, didn’t have any luggage with him or any-thing.”

It wasn’t until Luke approached a gentleman close to Sandy that she realised what the emergency was.

“When I heard what was distress-ing him, I just looked at Craig and he knew what was coming!

“I just went up to him (Luke) and just said look mate, I don’t know you but I did hear what you just asked and if the airlines can make it happen, I will give you my ticket.”

She was met with an exuberant express of relief.

“He just about passed out on the spot I think!” said Sandy. “I think

he had given up all hope, because he had had a lot of no’s.”

From there, Luke and Sandy ap-proached the airline to see if it was possible to exchange the ticket, and organise a connecting fl ight for Luke to Melbourne.

“I just stood there with Luke and when they said yes, it can happen, he just threw his arms around me!” said Sandy.

“I just said well off you go, obvi-ously you’ve got to sit next to Craig, so he can talk cars and you can try and calm yourself down and just bring the bub into see me when you get back.”

Luke, was obviously extremely grateful for Sandy’s generosity. “I was ecstatic,” he said. “I had never seen her before in my time up here, and for someone to just off their back off er their ticket like that it was very rewarding for humanity.”

Evan Noah Sanders was born in Geelong at 3:09am on Sunday Oc-tober 2, and his father, Luke, was there to see it happen.

Craig and Sandy have kept in constant touch with the Sanders family, and met young Noah for cuddles last week.

“Th ey gave me this little gift, it was a statuette called the guardian, and it’s a lady holding a baby and they said, we feel like you’re our guardian angel.”

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ABOVE: Sandy Sumsion with Jai, Luke, baby Noah, Sarah and Aiden Sanders.

By Millie Thomas

Much of the State experienced wild weather

last week, with Roxby Downs no exception.

According to the Bu-reau of Meteorology, on Tuesday, November 8, Roxby Downs recorded 14 millimetres of rain, Woomera 10 millimetres and Andamooka 0.8 mil-limetres.

Th e highest recorded wind speed for the dura-tion of the storm was 108 kilometres per hour.

Th e front, which came

in around 7.45pm on Tuesday night, lashed the town for hours, but with minimal damage.

The Roxby Downs township and industrial area Olympic Dam lost power for eight hours from about 8.30pm.

Sources have stated that the main power line from Port Augusta to Roxby Downs was struck by lightning west of Roxby Downs.

BHP Billiton, elec-tricity feeder to Roxby Downs and surrounding areas was unavailable to comment at the time of print.

Laverick’s Roadhouse at Olympic Dam sus-tained the most evident damage, with a steel frame at the front of the business completely fold-ing in and around the fuel lanes. Th e Roadhouse was still open for business the next day, without the use of the petrol bowsers.

Laverick’s manage-ment were unavailable for comment at the time of print.

Th ere were also reports of hail around Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam the following day, Wednesday, November 9.

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Olympic Dam’s Safety Month, Roxby Downs Area School students were last week addressed by Bali bombing survivor, Julian Burton.

The Burnsafe educa-tional program is part of the ongoing partnership with BHP Billiton Olym-pic Dam’s Community Development Fund.

Mr Burton, who suf-fered life-threatening burns from the 2001 inci-dent, helped establish the Julian Burton Burns Trust in 2003 to raise funds for the prevention, care and research of burn injury.

Mr Burton spoke to the children about his experi-ence in Bali, making the right decisions, and the severity and easy preven-tion of burns.

“I just think that no matter at any age from year seven to year ten, they (the children) un-derstand the difference between right and wrong and so the philosophy that I have is it’s about

choices,” said Mr Burton.“Every choice has a

consequence and to me it’s just reinforcing that message.”

He said that hearing this sort of life experi-ences and advice from a diff erent voice may help have an aff ect on the chil-dren.

He used his past teach-ing career at Woodcroft College, and the charita-ble nature of the Burns Trust to help educate children.

“Standing in front of students I think, show something that’s engag-ing, that can be a bit entertaining and they’ll

learn and it’s interesting for them,” he said.

A BHP Billiton spokes-person said the presenta-tion was well recieved by all.

“I think it’ll resonate with them and at the end of the day, they listen and think about and take on board what you say. At the end of the day that’s where the choices start then.”

The Julian Burton Burns Trust team also had an information stall at the recent BHP Billiton Family Day, with a focus on home burn preven-tion, education and basic fi rst aid.

Burns victim tells his storyBurns victim tells his story

By Vanessa Switala

A s previously reported in The Monitor, there still does not seem to be a

solution for dog owners in Roxby for a place to let their dogs run free.

Th ere are 750 registered dogs in Roxby Downs and dog owners are feeling the need for a dog park so their furry friends can socialise and run unrestricted.

In the South Australian Assess-ment Report for the expansion of Olympic Dam numerous parks and ovals have been proposed but there is no mention of a dog park.

Bill Boehm said BHP Billion’s approved SEIS (Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement) provides for a general expansion of a range of parks, open spaces and community facilities.

He said, ”It will not be until BHP Billiton agrees to proceed with the project and fi nalise an implementa-tion program that a more defi nitive location for a future dog park can be fi nalised in conjunction with BHP Billiton.

“We are not yet at that point. All indications are that a suitable space can be found and incorporated into the proposed Master Plan Design but it is essential that this be done in conjunction with the develop-ment of other recreation areas,“ he added.

Community members have sug-gested a dog park be located at the closed caravan park or the Roxby Downs Pony Club as these are al-ready fenced areas.

But, the closed caravan park space will supposedly be utilised as an extension for the Roxby Downs Area School and Roxby Downs Council Municipal Works Offi cer Peter Keller said the Pony Club could not be used due to sta-bles and horses that are kept on the premises. Th e land also belongs to the Pony Club, not the Council, and dogs would drastically dam-age the land, he said.

Mr Keller recently said no sug-gestions or further comments have been made to the Council regard-ing a dog park.

Recently, local resident Sam Sun-ners German Shepherd, ‘Boss’ was hit by a vehicle on Olympic Way.

Ms Sunners said she let Boss run freely on the school oval but Boss then started chasing a bird.

“Before I realised that he was heading towards the gate, he was already out of the gate,” she ex-claimed.

Ms Sunners has lived in the local area for 11 years and Boss turned one year old the day he was hit.

Boss sustained many injuries; a raised heart beat, internal bleed-ing, grazed shoulders, back leg, groin, face and even lost a nipple but thankfully, Boss survived.

Ms Sunners agrees it would be ideal to have a dog park that is fenced, in the area.

She said she usually lets Boss run on the ovals and it is the fi rst time he ran off the oval.

Mr Keller, previously told Th e Monitor the public can let their dogs off the leash on walking trails through the sand hills as long as they can verbally control the dog.

“On the streets you must have your dog on a two metre lead but if you walk your dog through those walks or let your dog go, you have got to be aware that if your dog can’t be controlled and it does cause trouble and it does happen to bite and fi ght with another dog, you could finish up losing your dog including big fi nes and even destruction orders.”

He also said the Council sup-port the proposal for a dog park but they have not received much support from BHP Billiton regard-ing the issue.

“It would be great if someone could come up with a solution for the Council.

“Basically, I don’t have a solu-tion. I have a problem without a solution.

“I feel a bit frustrated not being able to off er some kind of park for dogs. Even if we could come up with a patch of sand somewhere,” he said.

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By Millie ThomasAccording to Sgt Garry Elliott, loud par-

ties and noisy foot traffi c at night is not normal, contrary to popular belief.

Sgt Elliott observed early after his arrival in Roxby Downs last month the amount of social noise reverberating throughout town and said people need to show more consid-eration for others. 20 years ago when the town was new it might have been the norm but now the town has an older population and with that comes change.

He said he recognises the opposite shifts worked by local residents, but remains un-convinced this is a valid excuse.

“So far I have heard a couple of parties and people walking loudly around the area and I’m thinking to myself well I don’t mind a certain time, but other times, you have just got to let people rest,” he said.

“We need to be more considerate and I think a lot of that comes down to the chil-dren walking the streets.”

Sgt Elliott said he is not surprised at the

amount of children walking the streets by themselves after dark, but is concerned about the extent of the parents’ concern.

“Really what we’ve got to look at is talk-ing to the parents and saying you need to be more responsible, you need to know where you’re children are at certain times and put a curfew on your children.

“Whilst your children are living in your home, they are your responsibility, don’t let your children take control.

“Yes children are going to be walking the streets, but if they are, parents you need to know where they are, you need to know who they’re with.”

An added concern, Sgt Elliott said, was the misconception that parents buying al-cohol for their children was a safe option. Regardless of whether it is one drink or six, he said it is still binge drinking to a minor.

“Behind some of the thought today is that some of the parents are supplying their children with alcohol saying that if I give

them this amount, at least I know what they’re drinking.

“One is binge drinking for a sixteen year old because they shouldn’t be having any.

“Parents: take back control and say no.”Further to that, Sgt Elliott said the

amount of underage drinking in small communities is a concern Australia wide, with Roxby Downs is not diff erent. “A common practice to get alcohol for youth is to get young adults to buy it and sell it back to them, sometimes at a profi t,” ex-plained Sgt Eliot. “It is an off ence to supply minors with alcohol and also for minors to consume and or have in their possession liquor in a public place.”

Last weekend four male youths were re-ported for being in possession of alcohol in a public place and a 16 year old male youth was taken to the local hospital because of excessive drinking. “What will it take for this attitude of binge drinking to change - a death or someone who ends up handi-capped the rest of their lives?” he asked.

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27 year old Roxby Downs male was arrested for theft, a 38 year old Roxby Downs male was ar-rested for disorderly behaviour, resisting arrest and assaulting police and a 20 year old Roxby Downs male was also arrested for failing to cease loiter, all relating to incidents that at occurred at Th e Club, Roxby Downs. Both were bailed to appear at the Roxby Downs court at a later date and barred from licensed premises in Roxby Downs until court in February 2012.

A 34 year old Roxby Downs man was arrested by police after minor damage was caused to a police vehicle near Richardson Place on Saturday, November 5. Th e male was bailed to appear at the Roxby Downs court at a later date.

A 46 year old Roxby Downs man was arrested by police for failing to cease loiter and resist-ing arrest in Richardson Place on Saturday, November 5 and was bailed to attend court at a later date.

Both males were barred from licensed premises until their court dates in February 2011.

A 46 year old Greenwich man was reported for exceeding PCA (Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol) with a reading of 0.094 when stopped at a driver testing station on Olympic Way, Roxby Downs on November 5. He was issued with an immediate loss of licence for six months.

Also, a 31 year old Roxby Downs male was issued with an expiation notice for exceed-ing PCA with a reading of 0.068 when stopped at a driver testing station on Olympic Way, Roxby Downs on November 5.

On Saturday, November 5 po-lice issued a 72 hour environment protection order to stop all noise being emitted from a private resi-dence and a $360 expiation notice

to a 18 year old Roxby Downs male due to excessive noise on Stuart Rd, Roxby Downs.

It is timely to remind members of the community of their obliga-tions in relation to noisy parties during the forthcoming festive season. Th e Environmental Pro-tection Act is specifi c in relation to creating noise that disturbs another person. This not only includes music but also general noise. It is the responsibility of all householders to ensure that any noise emanating from their premises does not cause a distur-bance to their neighbours.

In a previous issue Sgt Elliott mentioned that police would ac-knowledge persons who clearly bring credit to being a good driv-er or doing something that went that extra mile to give a helping hand to others.

On Thursday, November 3 police responded to a call to as-sist a broken down motorist on Borefield Road approximately 66 kilometres north of Olympic Dam. On arrival police found a local tour operator attempting to fi x the problem but without success only to fi nd that he too had to repair a fl at tyre. A short time later two good samaritans by the name of Angelo Zanlorenzi and Paul Seychell arrived with a car trailer. Th ey had attempted to get help earlier only to end up hiring the trailer themselves and attending to assist in getting the stricken motorist back to Roxby Downs. It did not stop there as they off ered hospitality in pro-viding accommodation for the middle aged couple from Victo-ria. Th eir assistance refl ects great credit on them and highlights the community spirit of the people of Roxby Downs.

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From the front page

ABC Online recently reported that the Op-position Leader, Isobel Redmond said the sup-port of the Liberal Party will allow BHP Billiton to have certainty about the fate of the mine.

“Th ere are things that maybe could have been better for the State but with the economic circumstances, with the massive debt, we felt that economically we could not aff ord for this project not to go ahead,” she said.

Mineral Resources Minister, Tom Koutsan-tonis has welcomed the Liberal Party’s sup-port.

“It will be the greatest investment we can make in (the) future prosperity in South Aus-tralia because it’s a great advertising campaign for us about how we do business in this state,” he said.

“I’m sure that the Greens and others will do what they can to stop this, but now that the two major parties have looked at this in detail (there) should be a very steady passage of this legislation through the Parliament and that’s a great symbol for South Australian business all around the world.”

It has been reported Mr Koutsantonis called the Greens “economic vandals of the highest or-der” and said they were deliberately prolonging the process if they oppose the development.

“Th e rest of the world is watching this proc-ess here, we are about to change the state for-ever and this isn’t just about Olympic Dam, this is about our economic credibility,” he said.

Ms Redmond told Adelaide Now, “We will certainly examine anything that is put to us, but we have done a comprehensive analysis of everything… and fundamentally we think it is a good deal for South Australia, and we will be behind it so unless there is something startling that reveals to us through an amendment then I doubt there will be a change.”

Mr Koutsantonis said the option stands for Parliament to sit an extra week in order to get the Bill through.

Parliament sat last week and is sitting again this week with the Indenture Agreement Bill as top priority.

Greens MPs have resisted the legislation, demanding 100 amendments to the indenture act, but the controversial Bill still seems set

to pass.South Australian Greens Leader, Mark Par-

nell said it is no surprise the Liberals have sup-ported the legislation and assures the public the Greens will ask the tough questions.

Th e Greens also want the Olympic Dam mine project to be analysed by a committee comprised of scientifi c specialists and BHP Billiton executives who should note potential environmental risks and hazards.

“What we have to remember is that it is the biggest industrial project in South Australian history,” he said.

“It’s going to be the biggest hole in the ground on the face of the planet and I think the people of South Australia expect their members of parliament to give this project very thorough scrutiny,” he added.

Mr Parnell told Adelaide Now, “We are not deliberately trying to delay this into next year, there is no point doing that, but we are not going to be cut short and (be) stopped from asking the questions that need to be asked.”

However, because of Mr Parnell’s amend-ments, the debate could exceed the parliamen-

tary sitting calendar and the Bill’s passage may be delayed until Parliament resumes in Febru-ary next year.

Th e Greens will fail without support from the Liberals.

Premier Jay Weatherill called a meeting with Mr Parnell last Th ursday as he was concerned Mr Parnell is frustrating the Bill’s passage and urged him to reconsider amendments to the indenture.

Mr Weatherill told Adelaide Now the Greens oppose the current mine and its expansion.

“Proper scrutiny is something I support, but I don’t support what essentially appears to be questions and amendments that seem to be about frustrating the legislative process,” he said.

BHP Billiton is set to fi nalise the multi-billion dollar expansion early next year and has allo-cated $1.2 billion in pre-commitment capital for the fi rst phase of the project when the bill secures passage through Parliament.

Olympic Dam is currently the largest ura-nium deposit in the world and fourth largest copper and gold deposit.

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For one minute the nation stood still to remember fallen mem-

bers of armed forces since World War One.

The significant day was a special tribute to all those who served and sacrifi ced for the Australian Defence Forces.

Th is historic Remembrance Day fell on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh year of this century.

Jack McGuire, President of the Roxby Downs and An-damooka Returned Services League (RSL) organised the annual Remembrance Day service on Richardson Place with approximately 100 people attending.

Mr McGuire addressed the crowd thanking the tradi-

tional owners of the land and expressing a deep respect and thankfulness for those who have fallen for our country.

“Let us never forget that (those who have fallen) are leg-ends. For the men and women of our armed services despite the diffi culty of their mission, irrespective of the politics, are the keepers of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) tradition.”

He added, “The tradition, my friends, is in good hands and it makes me proud to be an Aussie.”

As it is the Royal Australian Navy’s centennial this year, Vicki Mason spoke emotion-ally of her father’s service in the Navy and of her son who is in the air force going to Af-ghanistan next year.

“It is a day of remembering

those that didn’t come back and those that are still serv-ing.”

She added, “It is a job that has to be done. We may not agree with it but they are fi ght-ing for their country.”

As wreaths were laid in front of the war service memorial, the combined choirs of Roxby Downs Area School and St Barbara’s Parish School sang harmonically.

Th e sound of the bugle play-ing The Last Post silenced the crowd and the familiar emblem of poppies fi lled the street as people remembered those who have and are still fi ghting for their country.

Mr McGuire would like to congratulate the RDAS and St Barb’s combined choir and thank them for their support.

“Congratulations to the girls

and boys of the choirs. Th ey are a credit to their teachers and their schools,” he said.

He would like to thank the RDAS school captains Chel-sea James and India Dix for their well researched and read speech.

“I said to Kath Mcalister, the principal of RDAS, the girls deserved an ‘A’ and she replied they’ll get a ‘triple A’ for their eff orts and I totally agree, it was the highlight of the ceremony,” he said.

Mr McGuire would also like to thank Noela Beenham and her helpers for selling a boat load of badges and poppies for the Poppy Appeal as she never fails to sell out of badges and to ‘Burkey’, “most would know him by that Monika, who is al-ways there when you need a hand. A true gentleman,” Mr

McGuire said.He would like to thank

Reverend Mary Lewis for her kind prayers, Helen McGuire the secretary of the RSL for reading the prayer of remem-brance, Wayne Morris vice president of the RSL for read-ing the ode, both Bluey Pow-ell and Keith Moody for fl ag bearing and RoxFM for airing the poppy appeal community announcement.

Mr McGuire would like to also extend a thankyou to Leigh and Teresa from Roxby Hourglass Jewellers for sell-ing poppies from within and outside the shop. “Leigh is an ex-soldier and truly appreci-ates the ethos behind Remem-brance Day and the Poppy Ap-peal,” he said.

Th ank you to Stevens Re-sources for putting up the

gazeboes, the Roxby Downs Council for their support and cooperation, Th e Monitor for supporting a vital community event and the girls from So-dexo who thoughtfully sur-prised the crowd by supplying ice blocks for the children after the ceremony.

“Finally, thank you to all the kids from scouts, cubs, both schools and the general pub-lic for being part of what was such an important event,” Mr McGuire fi nished.

November 11 is the day to recall the official end of World War One as in 1918 on the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month the Germans signed the Armistice, formally end-ing the Great War after fi ght-ing for over four years.

Roxby Downs observes silence for the fallen

By Millie Thomas

Andamooka along with Coober Pedy and 10 other outback communities are still struggling with the eff ects of a recent 40% increase in power bills

Andamooka, and 12 other towns dotted around South Australia, not connected to the State’s power grid, have had limited success in resolving this problem.

Andamooka Progress Opal Miners Association Chairperson Peter Allen said once the proposed major accommodation facility located between Roxby Downs and Andamooka is built, it will mean that a connection into the state grid is only 12km away. Th e recent KPMG study suggested that a connection into the Hiltaba power supply would cost something in the order of $1.5 million. Andamooka can then simply ‘plug in’ to Hiltaba’s connection to the power grid.

Interesting, that Andamooka’s connection to the State power grid is dependent on private enterprise ‘setting up camp’, so to speak.

APOMA was dismayed to discover that in the recently released Environmental Impact Study Supplementary report (EISS), ‘there was almost no mention of Andamooka

He said that there was mention of Andamooka Road, because of Hiltaba’s proposed location and a ‘vague’ mention of monitoring Andamooka’s social issues.

“Unfortunately when you monitor something, you actually react to a problem, so you wait for a problem to occur then you do some-thing about it, which is totally unacceptable,” said Mr Allen.

“We feel it’s so important to be proactive in these things, and not to react to a problem when it occurs. We need to stop the problem from occurring in the fi rst place.”

He said he is supportive of the mine expansion, but still has some reservations about Andamooka’s inclusion. “I really would like to think that BHPB were a bit more inclined to recognise some responsibility for the impact that it will have on Andamooka.

Representatives from APOMA recently travelled to Iron Knob and met with MP Lyn Breuer (Giles, Labor), Russell Wortley (South Australia, Labor) Mary Patetsos Chairperson of Local Grants Commission and the Outback Communities Authority to highlight the urgent need for assistance in managing a rapidly growing com-munity. Th e major stakeholders were sympathetic and have vowed to progress towards a solution in the very short term.

Power struggle continues in Andamooka

Wayne Morris, Jack and Helen McGuire, Vicki Mason and Noela Beenham at the Remembrance Day service.

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Letters to the Editor . . .

LAST WEEK’S HOT TOPIC: Do you think Australian troops should be

withdrawn from Afghanistan?

Re: Afghanistan – history shows us the British had a crack in the 1800’s, the Russians had a go in the 1980’s and the Americans are – guess what - losing in 2011! Bring our diggers home. Th ere is no point! History says so!

Leroy

I want the Aussie troops home as soon as possible before there are many more need-less deaths.

Mum of a serving soldier

So PM Gillard expressed her admiration for the courage and sacrifi ces of Australian troops in a quick visit to Afghanistan last week. How many times will she express her sadness and lame com-miserations to the families of those killed?

Ivan of the Far North

Th ree more of our soldiers shot by another “rogue” Afghan solider this week. How much more evidence does this Government want? Give the Afghans what they want and see how they will fi ght off the Taliban on their own.

AM

A fenced dog park? How about a fenced play-ground or two for the kids in town to play safely without parents having to chase them if they start running toward the road!

L

If anyone wants more evidence how danger-ous the Greens are to this State and Country, Mark Parnell has shown the damage he is pre-pared to do to the development of this state. It’s not just about OD expansion it’s about every other mining development here. Parnell and his mob can drive miners away from SA in their droves. Hope those who voted him in lose their jobs fi rst!

Juztanaveragejoe

Speed limits in South Australia are to change yet again.

By Christmas there will be a myriad of new sign post-ings indicating what roads and highways are restricted to 100 km/h as well as signs warning of speed zone changes

Th e reduction in open speed limit is an initiative of the State Government to save lives on our roads, but the more scepti-cal conspiracy theorists say it is just another form of revenue raising. Th e roads aff ected will be those within 100 kilometres of Adelaide and the Yorke Peninsula and other specifi ed areas like the Mid North, Barossa and Fleurieu Peninsula and the Murraylands.

Th e compelling argument for the reduction in speed is the 290 casualty crashes in the past fi ve years, which resulted in 22 fatalities and 121 serious injuries.

Th e State’s default speed limit is now 100 kilometres per hour (kph) and soon roads not aff ected by the default limit will be sign posted accordingly, so motorists will have to be on full alert to note the change in limits from one area to another.

Th ere are already many diff ering speed zones from 25 kph to now 110, the biggest trap being any road not signposted in built-up areas the default is 50 kph. On the open road 100 kph

unless signposted to indicate 110, and then you throw in other zones like 80 and 70 kph for link routes to arterial roads.

Th e Government is banking on data analysis that predicts we will see a reduction of 12 less casualty crashes each year, but only if drivers heed the new zones.

But if you don’t respect the new limits you can be sure ex-piation notices will be heading your way. Fines ranging from $252 to $650 will apply as well as losing valuable demerit points depending on how much over the limit you travel. Th e demerit point losses will run from one to six and could soon see repeat off enders walking or hiring a taxi to get around.

For those living here in the Far North most roads includ-ing the Stuart Highway and Port Wakefi eld Road will not be aff ected by the reduction. Travellers to and from Adelaide or the other areas mentioned will have to remember the changes and drop their speeds appropriately.

Th ere are arguments the cost of the change would be better spent on upgrading roads making it safer for the travelling public in regional SA and catching up on the $200 million is back maintenance of regional roads.

Now only time will tell if the reduction in speed works. If it saves one life it will be deemed a success.

Some speed limits reduced

Superannuation a legal version of armed robbery

Superannuation was part of the roving capital or Fun-ny Money behind the Global Financial Crisis. And it has become a parasite to many businesses, and staff who may indirectly sacrifice salary to cover mandatory payments.

Superannuation is almost a legal version of armed robbery. If the superannuation levy rises to 12 per cent, workers should at least be able to access superannuation contributions for key items such as buying a home, and likely to yield far more in terms of lifestyle and material returns.

Linda Vij

Potable water is available at Andamooka?

I reply to Peter Allen about water for the tourists at An-damooka.

Are there any signs direct-ing tourists to where the water is available? If you are referring to the tank at the camping grounds, have a look through the top open-ing and see how many dead mice are fl oating on top of the water.

Also, you said four years those tanks have been there at the play pen? Why does it take four years to get a plumber? Where is all the money spent on, now you are charging pensioners $10.00 on a 1,000 gallons of water.

Most meetings are not ad-vertised too much around town. Put a note in the p/o boxes.

Also, if a captain can’t steer a ship, he gets replaced.

I have read your newslet-ter, I find a Mickey mouse cartoon more interesting.

From a resident.Name and address supplied

Th e end of tobacco is in sight – hurray!As the plain packaging legislation for tobacco

products comes to Parliament, it is time to raise the next step in the process of ending tobacco use in our society. Mood altering substances include caff eine, alcohol, antidepressants, mari-juana, party drugs, amphetamines and heroin. Th ere are those available in the open market, including tobacco. Th ere are others on medical prescription and others in the criminal market. Th ese are labelled licit, prescription and illicit drugs. Th e change in attitude towards tobacco, although coming stepwise will fi nally result in tobacco being switched from the licit to the il-licit list.

It is time to make tobacco illicit and to put it among those substances we decide are antisocial and dangerous. In so doing, the tobacco com-panies become illegal and are to be treated as criminal drug bosses. Similarly, supermarkets, hotels and corner shops become drug pushers (unless they change their policy). Th e victims of tobacco dependence will commit an off ence, every time they light up. Already they have to skulk around the edge of buildings and are pitied by their primary school aged children. Stopping teenagers from taking up smoking requires a heavy hand, but the heaviest hand should be against the tobacco companies.

Dr Owen D Lewis, Roxby Downs

Protect the beauty - don’t rubbish Lake Mary

My husband and I had some friends come to visit us in Roxby and we thought we would take them to Lake Mary. It’s a place we have always enjoyed very much in the past just to get away from it all.

Our friends were pleasantly

surprised when we approached the lake and could not believe how such beauty exists in the middle of the desert.

We decided to go for a walk around the lake and as we started walking sadness and shame came upon me. Th ere were empty containers, lolly wrappings, broken glass and a huge piece of plastic, metres long left by people.

I almost burst into tears as I could not believe that people could do this to such a beauti-ful piece of nature.

Please take your rubbish with you (like the sign says), so we can all enjoy the beauty of Lake Mary without worry-ing where our kids can go for a walk.

Els Scroop

Do you agree with the lowering

of the speed limit to 100 kph on some State

highways?

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The Roxby Downs Scout Group has been busy recently preparing for the ‘Cuboree’

in Adelaide this weekend.

From November 18-20 a large camp of cubs from around South Australia will meet in Adelaide and take part in fun and exciting activities.

Approximately 4,000 children be-tween the age of eight and ten years old will be attending the event.

Roxby Downs Scout Group Chairperson, Tracey Michels said Cub Leader, Rebecca Tayler, has been actively preparing her Cubs for the upcoming trip.

Ms Tayler, better known by her cubs as ‘Akela’ said, even though some of them have not been away from home before she thinks they will manage.

She said a week before the school holidays the cubs had a practice camp for two nights at the Roxby Downs Racecourse which left them even more excited for the ‘Cuboree’ in Adelaide.

“It was a bit of a concern but they all did really well,” Ms Tayler said.

She believes the cubs will enjoy all the activities as they are “really exciting and full on.”

Ms Tayler said the cubs will also enjoy socialising and interacting with other groups from around South Australia.

“Up here we don’t get the op-portunity to socialise with other groups but in Adelaide they do.”

Ms Tayler said the cub’s biggest

challenge will be keeping up their energy.

“Th ey get so excited and there is just so much to see and do, they come home exhausted,” she said.

Last week, the group gathered together for a gear check night. Th e cubs were told to bring everything they were going to bring on the camp so leaders could check their equipment and belongings.

Ms Tayler said it was a good chance for the cubs to practice putting their sleeping bags away and packing their bags by them-selves.

Harvey Michels and Clinton At-kins are both looking forward to the Adelaide ‘Cuboree’ after they both attended the Australian Canberra ‘Cuboree’, along with 9,000 other cubs, earlier this year in January.

During the Canberra ‘Cuboree’, the activities the cubs undertook equivalent kilometres for a one way trip from Sydney to Perth!

Th e boys said they are especially looking forward to the fun water activities and Challenge Hill at the South Australian ‘Cuboree’ in Ad-elaide.

When Harvey and Clinton were last at a Cuboree at ‘Wood House’, Adelaide, they were both still in Jo-eys around three years ago.

Th e ten-year-old boys are set to move up to scouts next year and are happy the cubs have new tents to sleep in this year.

Clinton said, “The best thing about scouts is you go every-where!”

Clinton and Harvey will have

the chance to catch up with some of their Canberra cub friends at the ‘Cuboree’ in Adelaide as both groups are staying an extra night than others.

Similarly, Nick Martin who is nine years old has previously been at a ‘Cuboree’ in Adelaide two years ago.

He started scouts two years ago and hopes there are more water balloon fi ghts this year.

“Th e best thing about scouts is you get to do lots of activities,” Nick said.

Anastazia Kraitor who is also nine years old is new to scouts this year.

She said she has been on camp with the cubs before but is really looking forward to the Adelaide ‘Cuboree’ because, “I used to live there and it won’t be as prickly as the racecourse.”

Anastazia said the best thing about being a cub is, “you get to learn new things and get to do cool things!”

Th e cubs leave on Friday, Novem-ber 18 from the Lions Park. Th ose participating should be at the bus at 8am for an 8.30am departure.

If you are interested in joining the scouts go online tohttp://www.sa.scouts.com.au/joimscouts to register.

If you would like to become a volunteer or leader, please contact Tracey Michels for more details on 0438 711 727.

Scouts geared up for ‘Cuboree’

By Vanessa Switala

Steve Saunders completed his 560 kilometre bike ride from Adelaide to Roxby Downs

on November 9 to raise funds for education in Vanuatu.

Th e ‘Tour de Mid-North’ was com-pleted over a seven day period and fi nished with a concert and auction at the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre.

Mr Saunders said the concert was very well received and everyone had a good time.

Mr Saunders’ wife, Gus Saunders said items were kindly donated by local traders and she is very proud of her husband.

Mr Saunders said the ride went surprisingly fast. “But, the last leg from Woomera to Roxby almost killed me!”

He found it easier to ride at night due to the cooler conditions, less wind and found car visibility easier due to their headlights.

Mr Saunders said he left Woomera after a storm around 2.30am and ar-rived in Roxby to a warm welcome

from Reverend Mary Lewis. He wish-es to thank Reverend Lewis for off er-ing him a shower and clean up before the busy afternoon began.

Mr Saunders said the concerts in Laura and Roseworthy were, “very well received.”

Th e concerts raised funds for the Rowhani Baha’i’ School in Vanuatu to assist children in need.

Generously, BHP Billiton is match-ing every dollar raised to support Mr Saunders in this endeavour.

Many children in Vanuatu do not go onto study further than year eight because the Government simply does not have funds to pay for education beyond that point.

Children are then sent out to seek whatever menial work they can fi nd to support their family from then on.

A school in the town of Luganville on Espiritu Santo (the largest island of the Vanuatu group) has been es-tablished to provide the students with a solid, broad education through to year 10 with the hope that a high pro-portion will continue into year 12.

Th e $4,500 to $5,000 Mr Saunders has raised, without BHPB matching the amount, will be more than enough to maintain the school for a year. Th e funds raised will be used for infrastructure needs and the schools’ extensive schol-arship program.

Mr Saunders previously told Th e Monitor it is stag-gering what is achieved in the Rowhani Baha’i’ School with so little funding.

“I visited the school four years ago and was blown away by the dedication and what they are achieving there,” he said.

For more information, visit the school’s website at rowhanibahaischool.weebly.com.

Education fundraiser success

Clinton Atkins, Harvey Michels, Anastazia Kraitor and Nick Martin are geared up for the Cuboree in Adelaide this weekend.

Gus and Steve Saunders busking in the mall

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The Big Sky Credit Union (Big Sky) Board and Management have approved the proposal for Big Sky to merge with Lifeplan Building Society

(Lifeplan) and become a part of the Australian Unity Group.

As a member, the Board believes it is important you have suffi cient information to make an informed decision on the proposed merger and to assist it has a dedicated page on the Big Sky website to help with any questions members may have.

A misconception has been that members do not need to vote, it is important that you make your vote count. Vot-ing can be done via mail, in person or electronically. All details for voting will be sent to all members in a Member Information Statement. Th is contains a comprehensive outline of the specifi cs of the proposal to merge and your instructions on how and where to vote. Please remember to vote as it is the only way to ensure that you get the outcome you are looking for.

Benefi ts of the proposed merger include:• 0.25 percent interest rate reduction on all variable loans.• 0.10 percent rate increase for online savings.• Free unlimited RediATM transactions ($200 and above).• Eight free ReditATM transactions (under $200).• Free unlimited Eftpos• Free cheque booksMembers are encouraged to visit bigsky.net.au/bigsky-

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SA Ambulance Service is reminding people to stay still and call an

ambulance if they are bitten by a snake.

Th e warning comes as the weather warms up and snakes become more active in gardens and parks across the state.

“Keep the victim and espe-cially any bitten limb as still as possible and call triple-zero to request an ambulance,” said Chris Cotton, SA Ambulance Service team leader and snake-bite expert.

The service also advised people to have a snakebite plan and to treat all snakebites as potentially serious.

In the case of a snakebite, a fi rm bandage should quickly be applied along the whole bit-ten limb.

“Firm bandaging along the entire length of the limb, in-cluding over the bite site, and keeping the limb as still as pos-sible retards movement of the venom into the bloodstream,” said Mr Cotton.

If people do not have a band-

age available, items of clothing can be used to apply pressure over the bite site until a band-age is located.

“Use any cloth material that is capable of applying a fi rm and even compressing force over the bite area.

“It is important not to take the original makeshift bandage off ; just bandage over the top of it as soon as a proper band-age is made available.”

Calling triple-zero is vital, he said, as SA Ambulance Service could provide life-saving advice over the phone and treatment at the scene by ambulance personnel.

Mr Cotton said it was im-portant not to wash venom off a bitten area as it could be used to work out which type of snake had bitten the person and which treatment may be needed at hospital.

On average, three people in Australia die as a result of snake bites each year, but Mr Cotton said this could be re-duced.

“With appropriate fi rst aid applied immediately after be-

ing bitten, this number could be lessened further.

Have a snakebite plan• Wear sturdy, enclosed footwear and long pants when bushwalking.• Look carefully before placing hands under low vegetation.• Carry at least two 15 centimetre elasticised crepe bandages when bushwalking.• Have a mobile phone with you and call triple-zero (000) if you are bitten.• Know where you are so you can describe your location to SA Ambulance Service.

Signs and symptoms of snakebite may include:

• Puncture marks, scrapes or scratches on the skin • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea • Headache • Double or blurred vision droopy eyelids• Shallow or absent breathing• Swallowing or speaking

diffi culties • Drowsiness • Pain or tightness in chest or abdomen • Limb weakness or paralysis• Muscle tenderness.

What to do if someone is bitten by a snake:

• Call triple-zero (000) for ambulance assistance.

• Keep the victim calm. • Ensure they remain as still as possible.• Quickly apply a broad pressure bandage fi rmly over the bite site and extend the bandage to cover the entire length of the limb.• Apply a splint to further restrict movement of the limb.• Wait for expert medical treatment to arrive by paramedics or ambulance offi cers.

Do not:• Wash, cut or suck the venom from the bite. • Walk the victim around• Apply a tourniquet.

Stay alive Stay alive after a after a

snakebitesnakebiteChris Cotton shows how to apply a

bandage after a snakebite

Stay alive Stay alive after a after a

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THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.auPage 10 – Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Those who have enjoyed a Simpatico Wine at the Roxby Downs Tavern

can now indulge at home, just in time for the festive season.

Th e family-owned boutique

winery, located in the heart of

the Barossa Valley, Tanunda,

has an amazing range of both

white and red wines, and

Roxby residents are invited

to drop by the cellar door on

their next trip to the region.

Located at the corner of

the well-known intersection

of Barossa Valley Way and

Vine Vale Road, the white

wine range includes semillon,

viognier, bubby viognier and

moscato.

Th e red range includes the

‘Secret Vale’ cabernet sauvi-

gnon, merlot and shiraz, Pan-

dora’s Gold Rose and a pre-

mium range of reds including

‘Sunrise Block Shiraz’, ‘Sunset

Block Cabernet Sauvignon’

and ‘SWR Shiraz’.

Owners Steve and Rebec-

ca Hay purchased Simpatico

Wines in 2010, but have been

making the wines since early

2008 from their home vine-

yard in the western Barossa

area.

If you are venturing through

the Barossa Valley drop into

the cellar door.

Simpatico Wines offer

cheese and wine tastings eve-

ryday where you can sample

fi ve premium wines matched

with selected cheeses from

the Barossa Valley Cheese

Company.

Or try the indulgent wine

and chocolate tasting with

hand-made, gourmet choco-

lates, also matched to fi ve of

Simpatico’s premium wines.

Wine lovers can also or-

der online at www.simpati-

cowines.com.au and iPhone

users can access more info

through the new Connect-

Barossa application.

Celebrate with Simpatico

South Aussie Favourites!

K angaroo Island Honey.

Kangaroo Island is home to the purest strain of bee in

the world – the Ligurian bee and has been a sanctuary since 1885. The bees originally came from the Italian province of Liguria.

B alfours’ Frog Cakes.

Balfours in the largest fresh bakery in Australia

and home to the iconic cream and sponge frog cakes. They are perfect washed down with a Farmer’s Union Iced Coffee – one of SA’s biggest brands and one that has a history of outselling Coca Cola in SA!

Barossa’s most soulful shopping des-tination, Alabaster Barossa, visits Roxby for the fi rst time this month.

Alabaster founder, Bridget Laucke, says it is all an extension of the business philosophy of giving regional women a genuine shopping experience, promot-ing its soulful brands and looking after it’s customers.

“We’ve had some great custom-ers from Roxby and northern South Australia over the years, so I thought it might be nice if we made the trip to equal things out,” said Bridget.

“I started Alabaster because there

seemed to be a homogenised ‘sameness’ to stores both in SA and nationally and that regional areas can often miss out on the diversity of unique fashion.”

Bridget and staff will be bringing the coveted One Season resort wear and much loved Elk Accessories to Roxby Downs for the November 19, market day, perfect pieces for a long summer.

Alabaster represents brands which have a commitment to cultural sensitiv-ity, the environment and non exploita-tive work practices. “We are all about looking great and feeling great about what you are wearing and where you put your money. In essence we believe you should buy less but buy better,” Bridget said.

Alabaster will consider making sea-sonal visits to Roxby and other towns and cities in the mid to far north of South Australia in 2012 and plans for the continued development of its cur-rent site will enhance a visit the beauti-ful Barossa Valley.

“Th e Barossa has a great integrity with its wine and food culture,” said Bridget, “and now we can add an authentic retail experience to our bow.”

For detai ls contact Br idget Laucke on 08 8563 0857 or visit www.alabasterstore.com.au.

Alabaster Barossa comes to Roxby

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The Pie Cart.

If you are visiting Adelaide and out at night you might

come across the legendary pie cart in Victoria Square, Norwood and at other major events. Famous for the pie fl oater – an upside down meat pie in a bowl of green pea soup, topped with the mandatory dollop of tomato sauce.

S eafood.

It is no big secret that South Australia is seafood central.

With a large aquaculture and fi shing industry we are spoilt for choice when it comes to local seafood. Best eaten straight from the sea.

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South Australia is spoilt for choice when it comes to great food and wine, whether it’s a pub meal in the Flinders

to fi ne dining in the city – you do not have to go far to get a treat for the tastebuds.

Arid Lands Botanic Park and Café

If you are driving south, do not miss the op-portunity to pop into the Arid Lands Botanic Park. You’ve probably driven past the sign a mil-lion times, and maybe popped in for a look at the garden (entry is free). However, if you are looking for a light lunch or morning tea look no further.

Th e café off ers fantastic modern Australian snacks and light lunches, usually with an out-back twist. You’ll fi nd quandong jam and chut-ney somewhere on the menu, and many other Aussie quirks to treat your tastebuds.

Outback PrideOutback Pride is a range of bush tucker de-

rived products sourced through a program in indigenous communities across South Australia. It is an amazing program that has seen products from the outback to the tables of some of the best restaurants in the State. From frozen and fresh foods, to sauces, preserves, dried herbs, spices and even wild lime cordials, Outback Pride has a unique range. Find out more at www.outbackpride.com.au.

Bluey Blundstones MelroseTravelling along Main North Road through

Melrose, it is hard to miss Bluey Blundstones – the old Black Smith’s cottage.

It is an unique experience to wander through the old shop, complete with an amazing array of old tools of the trade in the original hut, but if you feel like a bite you’ll fi nd something tan-talising in the adjoining coff ee shop. Th e menu varies, but home-cooked scones are a regular treat. Drop in on your next trip.

Food, glorious food!

World class labels from Langhorne CreekN estled in the stunning Langhorne

Creek wine region and perfect for a summer getaway, natural evolution

has provided Cleggett Wines with an excit-ing point of diff erence.

Cleggett Wines is the only producer of award winning wines in the world, made from white cabernet sauvignon shalistin and bronze caber-net sauvignon malian.

Owner Mac Cleggett holds ‘Plant Breeder’s Rights’ on these two sorts of cabernet sauvi-gnon’, and partner Anne McLennan manages the business and has been instrumental in de-

veloping the wine styles on off er. Th e unique range of wines includes white

cabernet sauvignon, rosé and sparkling (made from bronze cabernet sauvignon), and shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.

Th e latest release Men of Kent -has won a gold medal and is a blend of cabernet sauvi-gnon and white cabernet sauvignon. Cleggett wines also have a sweet white cabernet style and in 2010 made its fi rst reserve white ca-bernet sauvignon, one of the ‘Hot 100 Wines of 2010.’.

Th e white cabernet sauvignon shalistin is their signature wine, enjoyed by white and red

wine lovers alike. “Th e wine has hints of stone fruit, citrus and

spice with the fresh fruit fl avours developing a unique and lingering mouth-feel,” says Anne.

“What does it taste like? Well not like any other white wine! A lovely wine to enjoy with seafood, chicken and lightly spiced dishes”.

“Our three diff erent coloured cabernet sau-vignon grapes have evolved in a similar way to the three diff erent coloured pinot grapes that evolved in France many years ago”.

Cleggett Wines is proud to be developing two indigenous grape varieties and the wines are

becoming increasingly popular with consumers enjoying some of the older vintages almost as much as the latest vintage.

Cleggett Wines cellar door and studio ac-commodation is located on the main Strathal-byn to Langhorne Creek road, in a stunning purpose built building.

Visitors are welcome to call in for wine tast-ings and sales seven days a week. Large groups, vineyard tours, platters and light lunches can be arranged by appointment. A delightful queen size room overlooking the garden and vineyards is a ‘must stay’ when you visit the region.

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Maggie’s Rendezvous – Orroroo

Award-winning Maggies Rendezvous at Or-roroo is a unique coff ee shop also selling art and craft.

Th e menu includes Roo Burgers, home-made cakes, biscuits, scones and ice-cream, along with a range of local and regional produce including jams and chutneys.

Old Bakery at Stone HutIf it is a good old country baked pie or pasty

you are after, look no further than the old bakery at Stone Hut.

The Stone Hut Bakery is an icon on the Southern Flinders Ranges, and is a great place to stop and pick up freshly baked goods, includ-ing bread and rolls. Th e bakery also showcases a range of local produce including olive oils, olives, pistachio nuts, honeys, jams, relishes, chillies, olive oil soaps, and much more.

You can even sample a few of the local wines!

Th e Stone Hut bakery is located at Stone Hut, about seven kilometres South of Wirrabara on Main North Road.

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Learn about the power of SOLAR!

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Learn more about the power of Solar by attending a LOVE ENERGY SOLARPOWER WORKSHOP at The Roxby Downs Motor Inn Conference Room onThursday 27 October 2011. Whether you’re a householder or business owner,we’ll show you how to reduce your electricity bills while doing your bit for theenvironment.

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Learn more about the Power of Solar by visiting the Love Energy Team at the ROXBY MARKET DAY, Saturday November 19, 2011. Whether you are a householder or business owner we’ll show you how to reduce your electricity bills while doing your bit for the environment.

Love Energy is returning to Roxby Downs for Market Day

Did you know?Roxby Power offers 19.62 cents per kWh you send back to the grid!

Roxby Downs’ boys are developing into great men at St Peter’s College in Adelaide.

Four current boarders, James, Ryan, William and Darcy (pictured), are climbing the ladder to success through the school’s holistic approach to education and building character in boys.

Representatives from the independent boy’s school, located on Hackney Road in Adelaide, will be visiting the Roxby Downs’ Market Day this weekend and are inviting interested locals to visit.

Th ey will also be celebrating with parents of current students with a dinner at the club on Saturday night.

Th e boys’ school is famous for developing the young minds and characters of some of SA’s best known men, including state premiers, AFL football players, Olympic swimmers, archbish-ops, astronauts and Victoria Cross recipients. It was also home to famous South Australian winemaker Sir James Hardy, who skippered for Australia in three America’s Cups.

William, currently in Year 10, says moving to St Peter’s in Year 8 was a big step from Roxby, but a very rewarding stride towards his goal of becoming a doctor.

William has recently returned from a couple

of months in Port Hope in Canada, and said the school provided students with amazing opportunities. He hopes to become a surgeon, specializing in cardiology.

Headmaster Simon Murray said the school’s success was indicative of their unique approach to developing all boys into “great men”.

“We believe in an holistic approach to educa-tion. We are educating minds, building healthy bodies and nourishing spirits. None of these things can happen in isolation. Boys who are supported in this way grow to become great men because we are leading them on a path to true strength of character,” Mr Murray said.

“Th e cornerstone of educating boys is that all boys are safe to be themselves. Each and every boy must feel able to express himself and learn to cherish his uniqueness. Every boy is important; here at Saints his gifts and strengths will be celebrated, honoured and enabled.

“It is not enough that we celebrate our high fl iers and nurture those with diffi culties. We must also ensure that the ‘boy in the middle’ is seen, heard, understood and valued. Th e ‘boy in the middle’ is the boy who quietly goes about his work, applying himself and achieving his best,” he said.

“One of the ways we do this is through co-curricular activity. Sport is an excellent outlet for boys, but the real reason we should value sport is as a learning tool. Th rough sport we learn to win with grace, lose with courage and participate with pride.

Th e school also has an enviable academic, art, drama and outdoor education program and prides itself on developing individuals and their goals.

“Good men are gentle men. At Saints I have learned that our boys are gentle. They are strong, active and masculine. But they are not macho, brutal or abusive towards the vulner-able.

“Th ese are well grounded boys who can look you in the eye,” Mr Murray said.

“Boys who know what matters will grow to become good fathers, husbands and partners. Great men – who are instinctively good and gentle,” he said.

“It is the joy and essence of our purpose to shape character in this way. Whether in the classroom or outside it, the sum total of a Saints education is a transforming experience.”

Find out more at Market Day this Saturday or contact the school on 08 8130 3200.

Building great men … from Roxby Downs Love Energy back for

Market DayBy Vanessa Switala

Love Energy will be coming back to Roxby Downs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to answer the community’s questions on

solar power.Th e Love Energy team were previously in Roxby

Downs on October 27 to meet with the community and present their “Shine a light on solar” seminar informing the community how the company can serve them and to gauge community issues.

Kristian Livolsi, Chief Operating Offi cer, Mary-Ellen McMahon, Business Development Manager and Nick Birt, Commercial Energy Consultant left Roxby Downs with many questions from the com-munity and are returning for the weekend and Mar-ket Day with answers to these questions.

Th ey will be visiting all those who enquired about their products and will look at their homes and which options best suit their needs.

Th ey have clarifi ed many concerns regarding the extreme heat conditions in Roxby Downs and the eff ect it will have on solar panels and can not wait to share their fi ndings with the community.

Th is time South Australian Sales Consultant, Ste-ven Moyes will join the team on their visit to our community.

Mr Livolsi established Love Energy in 2010 with Richard Mintz. Th e company is now one of the lead-ing solar power suppliers in Australia.

Th e renewable energy specialists said they design and tailor to individual needs taking into account personal energy bills and various system sizes.

Love Energy invite not only community members that went to their last information session but any-one who is interested to visit them on Market Day on Saturday, November 19.

Th ey are excited to talk to anyone interested and are armed with useful information they previously did not have.James, Ryan, William and Darcy climbing the

ladder of success at St. Peters College.

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TUTU BA OUTand

Demmy Orr and Victoria Wilkin, Sims

Industries promo girls, enjoying the atmosphere at the Motocross

Night Meet.

Cody Innes, ‘Bubba’ and Rebecca

Whitehead at the Motocross Night

Meet on Saturday, November 5.

Jordan, Jess and Amellia with their

faces painted by clowns at BHP

Billiton’s Family Day.

Declan and Taj at the Motocross

Night Meet.

Drewe Swann and Shakira Ali enjoying

the foam at BHP Billiton’s Family Day.

Ben Gostlow and Mia Oxlade during their visit to Roxby.

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The Roxby Downs Country Fire Service (CFS) is concerned that some local residents may

not be aware of bushfi res that have recently been plaguing northern parts of South Australia.

Brett Atkins, Roxby CFS Brigade Captain said because residents do not receive South Australian news in Roxby Downs, many may be unaware of the lurking danger of recent bushfi res.

Mr Atkins said members of the Roxby Downs CFS brigade have been sent to fi res that have been burning in the north of South Australia includ-ing Merty-Merty in September, Alice Springs and Cordillo Downs, Strezlecki Track Fires during October.

Mr Atkins said, “Th e nature of the scrub in and around Roxby Downs is very similar to what we have been fi ght-ing in the northern part of the state, these fi res were started by lightening.”

“One fire in particular came into South Australia from the Northern Territory and the Simpson Desert and burnt some fi ve million hectares.”

He said fi res have also been around Marla, APY (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) Lands, Oodnadata, Mintabie and at one stage in September there were over nine fi res burning in the Far North of South Australia.

CFS has launched their new Smart-phone application, ‘CFS FireApp’ to provide users with bushfi re alerts and safety information whenever they are in South Australia.

Th e application is available for free download in the iTunes application store, and was launched during Bush-fi re Action Week from October 23 to October 30.

CFS Chief Offi cer, Greg Nettleton said the application extended the reach of bushfi re action and safety messag-es.

“Th ese new communication methods are not about providing the community with last-minute advice on what action to take and they do not replace what we’ve always done; they simply spread our messages further,” he said.

“While the public has more choice now on how they receive information from the CFS, it remains imperative that they know their bushfi re risk and make a plan. People need to take re-sponsibility for preparing their prop-erty and families for the season,” he added.

Th e ‘CFS FireApp’ includes an in-teractive map showing all current CFS incidents, current fi re ban information, information on bushfi re safer places in your area, a dial triple zero function and much more.

Mr Atkins would like to remind all smokers that the penalty for throw-ing a cigarette from a car window or dropping one onto the ground that can contact fl ammable material, is $5,000 during the fi re danger season.

Some community members have al-ready commented on the number of smokers throwing lit cigarettes from cars.

Th e Roxby Downs CFS would like to encourage residents to visit the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov.au, as there is valuable information that can help with what you can do, and cannot do during the fi re danger season, and on total fi re ban days. Th ere is also infor-mation that may save your life in the chance of a fi re.

Th e CFS is pushing for tourists to have a plan in place and listen to the local radio for updates regarding fi res in the area.

CFS spokesperson Leigh Miller said, “Travelling in the outback during the bushfi re season needs to be done with extreme caution and vigilance by rec-ognising the warning signs and learning what to do to keep yourself and your

travelling companions safe.”Mr Atkins added, “We have a very

high risk of fi re in and around Roxby Downs, this is why the fi re danger sea-son was brought forward in the North West and East Pastoral Districts.”

Roxby Downs falls in the North West Pastoral District.

Roxby Downs CFS would like to re-mind the community that within the fi re danger season the only fi res which do not require a permit are fi res used for cooking, personal comfort, fi res in incinerators, gas fi red appliances and gas or electric welding equipment pro-vided they are lit in accordance with the regulations and council restrictions. During a total fi re ban no fi res can be lit.

Can I use a gas or electric barbe-cue?

During the fi re danger season, yes, providing: Th e barbeque is clear of all fl ammable material to a distance of at least four metres; a person who is able to control the fi re is present at the site of the fi re until it is extinguished; and an appropriate extinguisher is at hand.

On a total fi re ban day? Yes.A gas or electric barbeque can be

used within 15 metres of a domestic premises, or on a coastal foreshore. Providing; the barbeque is clear of all fl ammable material to a distance of at least four metres; a person who is able to control the fi re is present at the site of the fi re until it is extinguished; and an appropriate extinguisher is at hand.

Can I use a kettle barbeque?During the fi re danger season, yes,

providing: Th e barbeque is clear of all fl ammable material to a distance of at least four metres; a person who is able to control the fi re is present at the site of the fi re until it is extinguished; and an appropriate extinguisher is at hand.

On a total fi re ban day? No.Solid fuel burning kettle barbeque,

(one that uses fuel such as wood, char-coal or heat beads) cannot be used un-less you obtain a Schedule 10 permit from your local council.

A gas-fi red kettle barbeque can be used if: used within 15 metres of a domestic premises or on a coastal foreshore, providing that: the barbeque is clear of all fl ammable material to a distance of at least four metres; a per-son who is able to control the fi re is present at the site of the fi re until it is extinguished; and an appropriate extin-guisher is at hand.

Can I smoke cigarettes?During the fire danger season?

Yes.You must not smoke within two me-

tres of fl ammable bush or grass outside

of a township (penalty: $1,250). You must not throw a cigarette butt from a vehicle (penalty: $5,000). You must not drop or throw a cigarette butt where it will come into contact with fl ammable material (penalty: $5,000).

On a Total fi re Ban day? Yes.But: You must not smoke within two

metres of fl ammable bush or grass out-side of a township (penalty: $1,250).

You must not throw a cigarette butt from a vehicle (penalty: $5,000).

You must not drop or throw a ciga-rette butt where it will come into con-tact with fl ammable material (penalty: $5,000).

For updates, more information, how to develop a Bushfi re Survival Plan, and what you can and cannot do visit the CFS website under the Fire Restrictions Tab at www.cfs.sa.gov.au.

Roxby Downs CFS says be bushfi re aware

The Roxby Downs CFS brigade recently attended the fi re in Northern Territory.

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ROXBY COUNCILWEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATEWEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

NEWS NEWS IN BRIEFIN BRIEF

Opening hoursWednesdays and Thursdays only

9 am to 4.30 pmCouncil provides Transport

Services including:• Vehicle Registration • Boat Registrations

• Licensing Transactions• Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm)

All enquiries 131 084

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

1 pm to 6 pm every dayDisposal of household rubbish is FREE

Levies apply for businesses

Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfi ll or

BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse StreetAll enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays

9.30 am to 12 noon SaturdaysTelephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418

Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au

Library membership is FREE wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday & Thursday

Opening hours9 am to 5 pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au

After hours emergencyMobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

SERVICE SAWASTE MANAGEMENTLIBRARYCOUNCIL OFFICE

Busy people, busy lives...

You don’t need to visit our office to pay an account

Council rates, pet registrations,

power and water accounts can all be paid:

• via the internet (EFT transfer) • over the phone by credit card, or

• by mail,

for more information, check the back of your account

or call us on 8671 0010

Just like people, animals are aff ected by heat stress. Roxby Downs has a harsh summer climate and all pets need

special attention.

Dogs do not sweat and rely on panting to maintain a constant body temperature. Dogs with short noses are especially vulnerable because if they become dehydrated they can not get enough saliva to wet their mouths and noses.

Similarly, birds maintain temperature by panting which cools their bodies through evaporation of moisture from their air-ways.

In comparison, cats maintain their body temperature by licking their paws and spreading saliva over their extremities which has a cooling aff ect as the fl uid evaporates.

To avoid the eff ect of heat:Provide animals with large amounts of

cool, clean drinking water. Do not leave wa-ter containers in the sun. Ideally, have at least two containers, in case one is knocked over. Freezing an ice-cream container of water and leaving it to thaw out during the day can provide a slow release of cool water for your pet to enjoy.

Do not leave your pet’s food outside in the heat. If it is not eaten straightaway put it in

the fridge for later.Also, make sure there are some sheltered

shady spots in the garden where your pet can rest.

Never leave a pet confi ned to a hot house or shed for long periods of time or in unat-tended cars. If possible, bring them inside when it is hot and let them rest in a cool part of the house.

Only exercise dogs in the cool of the morn-ing or evening.

Also, move aquariums and birdcages away from direct sunlight and keep curtains drawn – just the sun shining through windows may be hot enough to harm your pets.

CAR REGISTRATIONS (SERVICE SA):Most of us know that Service SA days are Wednesday and Thursdays – 9am until 4.30pm at the Council offi ce, but those new to town may not realise this and those new to South Australia may not even know what Service SA is.Our Service SA centre (reportedly one of the friendliest in the state), provides local residents with the ability to conduct vehicle registration changes and transfers, drivers licence theory tests, replacement number plates, boat registration and licensing, something that you might not expect to be able to do in the gateway to the outback!Our customer service staff are pleased to help you with any enquiries and have been trained by Service SA to act on their behalf in many instances. It’s a good idea to give us a call before you come to the Council offi ce to see if there are any special documents you should bring with you in certain cases. There is also a supply of Service SA forms in the Council foyer, incase you miss the dedicated days of Wednesday and Thursday. AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS:Earlier this year we saw some very special people in the spotlight as they accepted their Australia Day Awards on 26 January. (A much hairier) Merv Rogers was awarded Citizen of the Year for 2011, celebrating his tireless efforts in service to the community over many years and in many ways. The Senior Sports Person was land speed record holder, Mal Hewett whilst Junior Sports Award was presented to Jackson Millard. The RDAS Year 6-7 Country Netball Champions were honoured with the Sport Team of the Year award.Nomination forms and criteria for the Australia Day awards for 2012 are now available from the Roxby Council Offi ce and Roxby Leisure Centre. Please note that the Citizen of the Year Awards nominations will close on Friday 16 December 2011 and Sports Awards will close on 9 January 2012.

Caring for pets in hot weather

Whether you are looking to extend your home, build a new home, erect a shed, put up a verandah, work from home or install a swimming pool there is a

chance you may need some sort of development approval from Council . Development rules are set by Planning SA, mainly to protect the public against unsafe construction but also to comply with the planning guidelines in all council areas.

An application must be lodged every time you wish to under-take development. ‘Development’ is defi ned in the Development Act 1993 and refers to a wide range of activities associated with building work, advertising displays, changes in land use, land division and community title division (excerpt from Planning

SA – Guide for Applicants).Roxby Council enlists the services of planning offi cers, building

inspectors and environmental health offi cers from other councils to process/approve development for our area in accordance with the Roxby Downs (Municipality) Development Plan.

Th ese offi cers are available to meet with you prior to engaging a builder, or even if you are just contemplating a building project in Roxby Downs. Council recommend that residents make these enquiries before they are considering building work – it could save time and money. Maria, our development administration offi cer would be pleased to assist with any initial enquiries, to explain the development approval process or to organise a referral to the planning offi cers. Please phone Maria on 8671 0010.

Development applications 101

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The Board The Board that provides that provides a community a community voicevoice locallylocally

Did you know?

An initiative of the Environment Forum

BOARD MEETINGS WHO’S ON THE BOARD CONTACTING THE BOARD

Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a pres-entation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be

included on the agenda.

Confi dential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.

PO Box 85Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818

Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Bill Hiscox • Liz Rogers

Michael Esposito • Bill Boehm

Chad Menzies • Heath Murry

reen tipGG

JOINING FORUMSIf you are interested in joining a forum please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000

COMMUNITY BOARD 7.30PM ON November 28

EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAININGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORTS and RECREATION FORUMMichael Esposito 0448 882 186

COMMUNITY GARDENPatrik Ibele 8671 0168

HEALTH FORUMKaren Russell 8671 9020

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING5.30PM ON December 8

Like us on Facebook facebook.com/roxbydownscommunity

Th e C o m m u n i t y Board is seeking nominations from

the business community for the following positions on the Business Forum Steering Committee:

• A representative from a business that is a member of Contractor Framework Implementation Team (CFIT).

• A representative from a mine based services busi-ness that is not a member of CFIT.

• A representative from a wholesale product supplier to BHP Billiton.

• A representative from a home based business.

• A representative from Roxby Central Traders.

• A representative from a business on Tutop St.

• General positions on the steering committee from Roxby Downs based busi-nesses (four positions).

To qualify for the busi-ness forum, the business must have an offi ce in Roxby Downs or Olympic Dam.

There are ten positions available to business repre-sentatives on the Steering Committee.

Self nomination is en-couraged.

For more information or to obtain a nomination form please contact Vivi-enne Holloway, Business and Cultural Development Consultant on 8671 0500 or email vholloway@roxbylei-sure.com.

N o m i n at i o n s c l o s e Wednesday 23 November 2011, 5pm.

Like us!

I t is a well known fact that Roxby Downs residents are well versed to technology

and social networking as many of us live long distances from family and friends. Facebook is used by so many people to keep up to date on news of interest and information sharing and so the Community Board has created its own Roxby Downs Community Facebook page.

Forum groups, not-for-profi ts and community groups can post in it, the idea is for it to be a com-munity resource for info about community events, activities and updates.

All a group needs to do is to email Vivienne Holloway (hollo-wayv@roxbyleisure.com.au ) or Kath Messner (messnerk@roxby-council.com.au) and we will post the info for you.

If you are a Facebook user, please use the link below to fi nd, join and like us to be up to date with important community news and events from across a wide range of areas. We encourage all local group members to help us promote community events and information by liking us too!

www.facebook.com/roxbydownscommunity

Health Services

Finder

SA Health have launched a new ‘Health Services Finder’ online service.

Th e Health Services Finder is a free online directory from SA Health that provides comprehen-sive information about health and health related services across the private, public and community sectors in South Australia.

Within the directory informa-tion can be found on:

• Health professionals;

• Hospitals and help lines;• Community, charity and wel-

fare organizations, and• women’s, men’s and aboriginal

health organisations.You will fi nd the Health services

Finder at www.hsfi nder.sa.gov.au and brochures will be available at the Roxby Downs library soon.

Community Board

lobbies on behalf of business

The Community Board recently responded to the feedback from Roxby

Businesses, and to the com-mitments proposed by BHP Billiton via letters to Dean Dalla Valle (President Uranium BHP Billiton) and Hon. Tom Koutsantonis (South Australian Minister for Mineral Resources), with copies to go to Premier Jay Weatherill, Dr Paul Heithersay (Chief Executive Olympic Dam Task Force) and Kym Winter- Dewhirst (Vice President External Aff airs, BHP Billiton) and the Council.

The Community Board ex-pressed feedback from the busi-ness community regarding con-cerns about loss of economic opportunity arising from Hiltaba Village being located outside of the township and municipality and suggested that the future sus-tainability and vibrancy of the lo-cal retail and business sector will be dependent upon the ability of local operators to maximise op-portunities created by the expan-sion particularly those associated with the Hiltaba Village.

Th e Community Board further requested the following:

• More information about what retail and services will be provid-ed at Hiltaba so that local busi-

nesses can plan strategically.• A bus service between Hiltaba

Village and Roxby Downs, sug-gesting that workers accommo-dated in the village would yearn for a change of scenery and to meet new people, recommending that the bus service could be run at hours when anti-social behav-ior was unlikely to occur.

• A re-defi nition of ‘local’ to mean Roxby based businesses, and a request that local businesses be off ered opportunities for retail leasing and provision of goods and services before opening ten-ders to the broader market.

• Expressed concerns regard-ing the time of the release of ac-commodation to contractors and service providers and requested more information regarding the aff ordable rental program and af-fordable housing program.

• That Roxby Downs based businesses are pre-informed in a timely manner of requirements associated with construction and provisioning of projects so that they can prepare competitive tenders.

• That Roxby Downs based businesses are provided the op-portunity to remain competitive through the provision of support programs to help them build ca-pacity and meet skills require-ments so that they can compete on an even playing fi eld.

Th e Roxby Downs Community Board wishes to thank the busi-nesses who provided feedback. It is crucial that local businesses continue to raise issues of concern and use the soon to be reformed Business Forum as a platform for further discussions.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

FUNDRAISERRecently a mate and local employee

named Troy Gum has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is an

apprentice plumber on site.Since being diagnosed, the cancer has

travelled. Kade Sapwell is asking for any donation to raise money for Troy and his family to help alleviate stress brought

on by the disease.ANY donation would be appreciated.ALL proceeds will go to Troy and his

family during this hard time.Anyone interested in making a donation

please contact Kade Sapwell on 0428 989 846.

Thankyou.

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Bill BoehmAdministrator

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Peninsula restaurant requires casual chef, experienced in a la carte dining, who is

looking for a seachange. Trading hours are Thursday night, Friday and Saturday lunch

and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch, for a minimum 30 hours a week. This gives plenty of scope to enjoy life in the quiet and pretty seaside fi shing and tourist town of Port Broughton.

From December to February, more hours are required. Licensed for 130 people (see

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focused attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure

in a small but dynamic team. The successful applicant will be creative,

passionate about presentation and quality food using fresh seasonal produce. Full award

rates plus superannuation and work cover apply. Please email resume and checkable references to palate2palette@bigpond.com

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Tax Returns$105 fixed price

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By Millie Thomas

Roxby was rocked last week with the appearance of international motocross

superstars Seth Enslow and James ‘Bubba’ Chaisson.

Th e duo arrived in Roxby on Fri-day, November 4 as part of the or-ganised line up for the annual Roxby Desert Motocross Night Meet.

Californians, Seth and Bubba are known worldwide for their pioneer-ing appearances with the Crusty Demons, who have over 16 years released rolling footage of freestyle motocross riding.

Seth also broke the world record for jumping a Harley Davidson in March last year.

As part of their Australian tour, Seth and Bubba spent a weekend in Roxby, meeting locals and drag-ging ‘Harleys’ through our iconic red dirt.

Th e trip to Roxby from their base at Fix It Harley’s in Mildura took an unexpected turn, leaving Bubba somewhere around Burra (or ‘Boo-ra’ as Seth put it) in the state’s mid north. “I only got lost for about 40 minutes,” said Bubba.

“I pulled up to the next town which was about 20 clicks away from every-thing and happened to have a poster

of me and Seth! It must be about three hours, four hours from here for this event!

“It was in the middle of nowhere! It was pretty heavy actually.”

After their extended trip across SA, Seth and Bubba, along with the rest of their crew arrived in Roxby after dusk.

Th ey spoke to Th e Monitor about fi lming, football and their Australian fan-base.

“We’ve been more places in Aus-tralia than probably 99 per cent of Australians!” stated Seth.

Th e boys have collectively visited many of Australia’s landmark desti-nations, as well as some of the less

known. “We’ve been coming down here for 12 to 13 years so it’s almost like a second home. We come a cou-ple times a year,” added Bubba.

Th ey said the popularity of the Demons during previous tours has ensured their constant return.

“Th e real reason is, we’ve travelled the world doing Crusty’s videos and things like that but we did the fi rst Crusty’s live shows here back in ’98,” said Seth. “Th ey went over so big and Australia embraced us so much and loved it that an Australian promoter picked it up and started doing the whole tour.

“Crusty as a whole is bigger in Australia than anywhere else in the world.

“As far as per capita, Australia, so many people know about the movies and what we do, you know, whereas America and other countries it’s just so diverse, people like their soccer and their monster trucks and their baseball and their football, but Aus-tralia loves the dirt bikes!” he said.

Seth and Bubba have immersed themselves over the years in Aus-tralian culture, from attending one of Australia’s largest international attractions, the Melbourne Cup, to watching a game of footy.

“We’ve been to a couple of footy games, we’ve been to a couple Rab-bitohs games, been to an All Blacks one too when they came over, and we’ve been to AFL games,” explained Bubba.

“Th is is the fi rst year I’ve missed the Melbourne Cup in four years,” added Seth. He explained that only his 11-year-old daughter, Cialee, dic-tated the decision.

“Because my daughter is pissed

because I haven’t taken her trick or treating in like four years!” he said.

“She’s like dad you gotta stay for Halloween this year!”

Seth conceded he even leaves a suit with a friend in Werribee, Vic-toria and just switches up his tie and hat each year.

During their stay in Roxby, Seth and Bubba brought with them their own documentary maker, with plans to collect footage for upcoming vid-eos, webisodes and a possible televi-sion show.

“We’re trying to gather footage for a documentary just kind of behind the scenes documentary of just all the trips over the last fi ve, six years, ten years, whatever it’s been and just kind of put it together in a line of documentary TV series,” explained Seth.

Capturing the roots of dirt bikes is key, added Bubba. “It’s more sellable going to the grass roots of dirt bike riding and motocross in places like this, and that’s what we’re kind of getting back to, also smaller towns you know.”

Footage from Roxby Downs may end up in the Crusty Demon’s 16th released video, a project they are currently working on.

When asked for parting words, Bubba and Seth had some defi ni-tive advice for Roxby locals. “If you go to America don’t get on any of the freeways going the wrong way because it’s hard to turn around,” said Seth.

A little closer to home was Bub-ba’s answer “Always get a shot with your beer!”

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Seth Enslow during the Motocross Sponsors Night.

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Sunday 27th November,

3pmHeld at the OD Football Club Rooms

All welcome to attend

Queries to be directed toClub President Mick Hoffmann

on 0408 827 296

A.G.M.

Roxby Leisure provides new hydrotherapy

optionsRoxby Leisure’s new heated indoor

pool has been specially designed for ‘learn-to-swim’, lap swimming and

hydrotherapy purposes.

Th e pool is heated all year round to an av-erage of 28 degrees celcius, providing a new opportunity for Roxby Downs members suf-fering from injuries and illnesses to aid in their recovery process.

Th e benefi ts of warm water have been well documented, including pain relief, reduction of muscle spasms, cramping and in promo-tion of relaxation both mentally and physically. Th e use of water in physical therapy provides resistance without having the extra weight from gravity placed on joints or the use of weights.

Along with the new pool, the centre has pur-chased new water based therapy equipment including buoyancy belts, aquatic dumbbells and barbells, noodles and a soon to be fi tted disable hoist to assist in providing physical therapy options to the community.

Th e indoor pool is available for use for hy-drotherapy and rehabilitation purposes by members of the public under the guidance of a trained and/or qualifi ed trainer or medi-cal person (ie. physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc). Th e indoor pool has a dedicated therapy lane during the public lap swimming times during the day but it is also available during unsupervised program based sessions, pre-booked specifi c ‘hydrotherapy’ times with prior bookings.

If you are suff ering from injury or illness and would like to make use of the new indoor pool or any of the new equipment, please discuss it with your heath care provider and contact the Aquatics Coordinator on 8671 0500.

INDOOR POOL OPENING HOURS

MON-FRI6am – 9am - public lap swimming and hydrotherapy9am – 12pm - ‘learn-to-swim’ classes12pm – 3pm - Pre-booked hydrotherapy3pm – 6pm - ‘learn-to-swim’ classes6pm – 9pm- public lap swimming and hydrotherapySATURDAY8am – 1pm - public lap swimming and hydrotherapySUNDAY8am – 10am - public lap swimming and hydrotherapy10am – 1pm - ‘learn-to-swim’ classes

RESULTS

Roxby DownsRoxby DownsBasketball Basketball AssociationAssociation

Men 08/11/2011Devils 50pts def Magic 45ptsR Bennett 25pts, Rhian Hornhardt 8pts & Wes Knights 10pts No other men’s games were completed, due to the power outage. B Women 10/11/2011Eagles 33pts def Dynamite I 11ptsAmy Rigg 15pts, Morgan Rigg 12pts & Shan O’leary 7pts Flames 40pts def Dynamite II 25ptsCentaine Casserly 13pts & A Giles 12pts Hornridge forfeited to Outlaws A Women 10/11/2011Devillettes 46pts def Hypo’s 21ptsFiona Kern 16pts, Keziah Sullivan 12pts & Maddy Rhodes 10pts Miners 40pts def Hornridge 30ptsKateland Fraser 14pts, Elysiah Roberts 10pts & Mikaela Wedding 12pts

Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club fun night results

Street Stock 1st David Moyse 2nd Geoff Munro 3rd Ruth Dempsey Modifi ed 1st Chris Burggraaff 2nd Wayne Dempsey

3rd Andrew Clarke Allcomers 1st Chris Burggraaff 2nd Andrew Clarke 3rd James Beenham

Best Presented: Rob Hall

The mining team won the toss and batted fi rst in front of a good and sometime vocal crowd.

Th e start was not good and after four overs the score was only four but the next two batters, Megan Flavel and Lulu Gime saw the Mining team get a lot more runs and this continued through the order with the Miners making 53 total.

An interview with Barry Mitchell throughout the change of innings gave

the crowd a lot of laughs. Th en it was the Services team innings

which they opened with their big guns. Th e Miners bowled tightly and with Cor-nel Parshotam taking the catch of the year. Th e Mining team held on to win by 17 runs.

Th is Friday night see the Surface team take on Projects/ Functions and rumour has it there may be a couple imports start-ing in this game so 6:30pm start should be fun.

Mining team wins social cricket match

Megan Flavel from the Miners ready for the ball as Gaylene Crane bowls for the Services.

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WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER Rated ( MA) Duration 106 mins.

A woman looks back at the past twenty men she's had relationships with in her life and wonders if one of them might be her one true love. Stars Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor. Screens: Friday 18th @ 3.30pm, Saturday 19th @7.30, Sunday 20th 12noon, Tuesday 22nd 3.30pm.

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Please remember that all children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult 18 years or over.

THE CUP Rated ( PG) Duration 106 mins.

A film about the 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race. Stars Brendan Gleeson, Alice Parkinson, Bill Hunter. Screens: Sunday 20th 5pm, Wednesday 23rd 10am.

GROUP FITNESS

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By Vanessa Switala

Roxby Downs Remote Control Car Club (RDRCCC) is looking for new recruits.

Dwight Cheesman, secretary of the club said they want to get more children in-volved next year.

“We aim to get lots of kids involved next year with entry level cars,” Mr Cheesman said.

Th e RDRCCC is a small group of people in and around Roxby Downs who are all interested in remote control car racing and driving.

Th e Club caters for all ages, classes, ex-perience levels and both female and male operators.

Mr Cheesman said, “you don’t have to be seriously competitive, have an expen-sive car or drive like a pro to be part of our club.”

He said it is a great racing alternative from go-karts and motocross and encour-ages everyone to participate.

Th e RDRCCC usually meets once or twice a month in an unplanned fashion due to the various shift work in Roxby.

Members use Facebook (Roxby Downs Remote Control Car Club- group) to com-municate when they meet and formal race meetings are advertised on the website at www.rdrccc.info.

Th e 265 metre off -road track is out at the dirt circuit racing complex on the small hill at the back of the dirt circuit and go-kart tracks.

Mr Cheesman said the main issue with numbers is the community do not know where the track is located.

Adam Culf, member of the RDRCCC said the club had a stall at market day and had a lot of interest but the community did not seem to know where the track was located.

During club meetings a barbecue with cold drinks is usually on off er with the pro-ceeds helping the club’s development.

Entry level cars out of the box can reach 45 kilometres per hour on the main straight of the off -road track with higher

performance cars for the more serious competitors travelling as fast as 100 kilo-metres per hour running on either nitro-methane or advanced battery power.

Th e safe 20 foot drivers’ stand allows drivers uninterrupted views of their car and competitors cars including spectacu-lar crashes.

Remote control car drivers also practise regularly at the Mitre 10 car park some Sunday afternoons from 3pm.

Cars can be purchased from $40 to $100 but limit children as spare parts normally cannot be purchased.

Th e RDRCCC recommend starting with an entry level 1/10 class electric RC car which can be purchased for $220 with spare parts available.

Parts can then be purchased online any-where from $3 to $20 so if the car breaks it can be fi xed.

Upgrades are also available so children can learn the workings of a car and how to get better performance from them.

For the serious drivers, new high end remote control nitro or pro electric cars will set you back $1,200 plus.

Online auctions can sell second hand performance cars for around $300 for bar-gain hunters looking for some fun.

Individual Club membership is $50 and a family membership is $90. Membership fees go toward the Club’s infrastructure.

Mr Cheesman said remote control car clubs are present in Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Port Augusta so there is promise for inter-club racing in the future.

Th e RDRCCC would like to thank their sponsors; BSH Transport, Coates Hire, Dam Clean, Holcim, Nextra Newsagency, Precision Engineering and Mitre 10 for allowing drivers to practice in their car park and help the club with gear when possible.

For more information please call either; Mike Farrall, Acting President on 0434 364 069 or Dwight Cheesman, Secretary on 0408 092 756.

Th ose interested can catch the RDRCCC on Sunday, November 20 in the Mitre 10 car park between 3 and 6pm.

RIGHT: Mitchell Stevens with his father Nick won the RDRCCC raffl e and was awarded a remote control car along with a 12 month membership to the club.Mike Farrall, acting club president, generously offered the two year old his prize.

Aston Culf practising his remote control

car driving skills in the Mitre 10 carpark.

RDRCCC looking RDRCCC looking for recruitsfor recruitsRDRCCC looking RDRCCC looking for recruitsfor recruits

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