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Volume 7, Wednesday May 12, 2010www.themonitor.com.au Phone (08) 8671 2683 Fax (08) 8671 2843

IN THIS

editionLet’s recycle!

Page 6

New levies to Andamooka

Preparing for the race of his life!Page 204

Come and see us at Market Day on

Saturday May 15

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BHP Billiton Olympic Dam’s Indigenous Participation Program (IPP) continues to

go from strength to strength. Since its inception two years ago, the

program has opened up more than 60 opportunities on-site for indigenous people, both in the employee and con-tractor workforce at Olympic Dam.

Th e IPP is based on a major Agree-ment with three Aboriginal groups claiming an interest in the Olympic Dam region and embodies BHP Billiton’s Charter aim of ensuring communities in which it operates benefi t from the pres-ence of its operations.

“Th e IPP has been tailored to meet indigenous aspirations for employment, enterprise development and capacity building,” explains IPP Program Direc-tor, Jamie Love.

Since the endorsement of the In-digenous Participation Program (IPP) Action Plan, a range of initiatives have been implemented and trialled in line with the initial strategy to undertake a broad range of projects to identify eff ec-tive approaches to Indigenous training, employment, enterprise development

and capacity building. To date projects under the IPP have

included:- A “Shopfront” at Port Augusta,

specifi c to Indigenous people seeking employment at Olympic Dam;

- An Indigenous database providing the details, qualifi cations and resume of Aboriginal people in the region interest-ing in working at site;

- Th e implementation of a low secu-rity inmate training and employment program;

- Development of marketing mate-rial;

- Indigenous traineeships;- Partnered approaches to Indigenous

employment with contractors;- Enabling Aboriginal enterprises op-

portunities on site; - Supporting Aboriginal small busi-

ness development.“In addition, in meeting another com-

mitment of our Agreement with local groups, we created three trainee posi-tions to allow group members to work with our archaeological consultants re-cording heritage sites at Olympic Dam,” Jamie says. Continued on Page 2

Indigenous Program goes from strength

to strengthBy Celeste Lustosa

Happy Mothers Day!Happy Mothers Day!

I love you, mumI love you, mum

“ODT Australis have always been involved in recruiting indigenous employees.”

Abigail giving mum, Magriet van Niekerk, a rose for Mothers Day

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A group of RoxFM DJs caused a stir recently as they gathered for an impromptu photoshoot in and around Roxby Downs. The result: a relaxed snapshot of ‘RoxFM’s family’ in the scrub - taken about 1km out of town. The photo refl ects the feeling that even in the middle of nowhere, a group of likeminded people can make the most of their remote outback experience, and share it live to air with the rest of Roxby Downs!

Left to right: Carmen O’Sullivan, Stephen Bice, Tom Gray, Tracey Warneke, Teya Dunn, Scott Sauerwald, Dianna Woodward, Kristina Meredith,

Jaime Illanes, Travis Gotch, Nicolene Mare, George Giakoumis

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Final numbers are needed to see if the

proposed Weight Watchers meeting for

Roxby Downs will begin at the end of May

To confirm your attendance please

contact Kim Furnell on 0428 658 163

Photo: John Warneke

Looking ahead into next fi nancial year BHP Billiton Olympic Dam will continue to support the development of indigenous programs and in some cases implement further innovative models to support Aboriginal train-ing, employment and enterprise de-velopment.

One of the main reasons BHP’s IPP has been so successful is that contractors have also embraced and benefi ted from it.

ODT Australis is one of the major supporters of the program and has been involved in the IPP since its conception in November 2008.

“ODT Australis have always been involved in recruiting indigenous

employees.“We have employed 20 or more in

total with approximately 10 currently employed in our company,” said ODT Australis Project Manager, Darren Lamb.

Their roles include but are not limited to station management, la-bouring, heavy equipment operation, mentoring and task supervision.

According to Mr Lamb, the com-pany gains from participating in this program.

“Th e stability of a localised work-force, community involvement with win, win outcomes and recruiting assistance are just some of the com-pany’s gain,” he said.

He also said “the program provides a pathway for employment into local industry therefore increasing socio economic development and strength-ening the community.”

ODT Australis has recently been awarded a contract in which a joint venture with an aboriginal enterprise has been arranged.

Th is has come about through a spe-cifi c BHP Billiton Olympic Dam IPP Initiative which encourages growth, development and partnerships of in-digenous business onto site.

To fi nd out more about the Ol-ympic Dam Indigenous Participa-tion Program contact Jamie Love on 86719494.

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Wednesday and Friday 8.30am til 6pm

Thursday8.30am til 8.00pm

Saturday9.00am til 1.00 pm

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Autopro in Roxby is “chocka block” with parts, accessories and spares for the motoring public of the district.

Kat McKinnon has been running Autopro in the town for the past fi ve years and has built-up a sizable stock of over 17,000 items, including a range of fi lters, oils including diff oils, gear oils, engine oil, spark plug and spark plug leads, any-thing for a basic service is on the shelf.

“If we don’t have it on the shelf on most occa-sions we can get it overnight,” said Kat.

She told the Monitor one of the biggest chal-lenges of doing business in Roxby is getting stock here in a timely fashion.

“Th ere are so many processes involved in get-ting the parts from A to B.

“We have to get the right explanation from our customer, pass that onto our supplier who has to then put that into their system correctly, has to be collected from the warehouse correctly and then put on the truck in time and the truck has to make to Roxby overnight.”

While they do their very best Kat said, “Un-fortunately in some cases the system does fall down.”

Asked what is a reasonable turn around from order to delivery, Kat said, “If the items that are available in Adelaide or Melbourne, in most cases

I can get it up overnight, by either overnight road freight or overnight air freight.”

Th is week Kat has started a local advertising campaign with Th e Monitor and each week will be having a weekly special starting this time with a very popular torch that is a must for anyone driving in the outback or travelling anywhere at night.

But with such a large range of stock the weekly specials will be many and varied.

A range of seat covers, fl oor mats, led lights, trailer parts and light connections, all the ad-ditives to keep your car going. Wheel bearings, water pumps and the list goes on and on and on. and we are trying to educate the people in Roxby what is available right here in the town.

As well as all the motoring needs, Kat has found it necessary to provide some parts for the very en-thusiastic motor cycle riders in the Far North.

Autopro stocks some motor cycles oils, chain links and more.

“We are trying to educate the people in Roxby just what is available right here in the town.”

Th is is a prime example of why people need to look local fi rst. Autopro can help you and if the parts aren’t in stock they are just a phone call away.

Autopro has the lot

Child Care fundraising at

Market DayBy Celeste Lustosa

Get ready for some special shopping at next Mar-ket Day on May, 15!

Th e Roxby Downs Child Care Centre will have a special stall, aiming to fundraise in order to pur-chase a shade for the new playground, as well as new outside equipment for the Centre.

Th e stall will be selling herbs in pots, a bake off with heaps of delicious biscuits and slices made by parents and kids.

A fantastic fundraising recipe book fi lled with favourite recipes from parents and kids will be for sale on the day.

Th e recipes for the book were brought by the children’s families and the book will have a selec-tion of simple recipes that small children can make, as well as photos of the children from the Centre. For that, parents have sent photos of their children helping preparing the dishes.

Amongst the recipes, you will fi nd some deli-cious entrees, soups, mains, desserts, snacks and miscellaneous.

And the annual fundraiser for the child care cen-tre will be announced!

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, May 12, 2010 –

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TT elstra dealer in Roxby Downs, Rodda Communications is not guaranteed to have its doors

opened for business again.Due to severe fl ood damage in April

the shop, located at the local Mall, had to keep the doors closed.

“We suff ered signifi cant loss in re-gards to stock and electrical equip-ments and at this stage there is no estimate re-opening date,” the shop’s managing director, Jeff Craigen told Th e Monitor.

Mr Craigen also clarifi ed that they are still in the process to get the insur-ance to replace the damaged equip-ment.

“We are still going through the proc-ess to get the insurance so we can re-place what we lost in the fl ood.

“Apart from that, the local staff we had in Roxby resigned and now we need to fi nd someone to replace her,” he said.

Also according to him, replacing the staff member requires investment and time, since the person needs to have specific training to operate Telstra systems.

“Th e new staff member will need a fair bit of time to get trained and learn how to operate the system, which is a very detailed one.”

Th e decision whether the investment in new equipment, new staff and train-ing hasn’t been made yet.

“At this stage we still don’t know whether it will be possible and aff ord-able to open our doors for business again.

“But a final decision will only be made at the beginning of the new fi -nancial year,” Mr Craigen said.

He said that their customers from Roxby Downs can contact their shop in Kadina on (08) 8821 4111 and they will get all the assistance they need.

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Nominations are open to indi-viduals, groups and businesses who live and/or work in regional South Australia in the categories of Arts, Community Group, Community Individual, Tourism, Sports, Small Business, Large Business, Innovation, Sustainability and Youth.

Th e 2010 Regional Awards mark the fi rst year under the new name and revised direction, Advantage SA, the evolution of SA Great.

Advantage SA CEO Nikki Sey-mour-Smith urges South Australians to support the Regional Awards. “Th e Far North region has always been fantastic advocates of the Regional Awards program and I hope that the region will continue to work with us in highlighting regional excellence by nominating the amazing businesses, group and individuals in the region,” she said.

Roxby Downs is defi nitely a proof of that with award winners including Outback Smart and a special Sustain-ability Award given to 105.5 RoxFM Community Radio for their amazing local recycling initiatives.

2010 Advantage SA Regional Awards categories are:

• Large Business Category • Small Business Category • Innovation Category • Sports Category • Sustainability Category• Tourism Category • Youth Category • Arts Category• Community Group Category• Community Individual • Hall of Fame

By Millie Thomas

S cott Martin, one of the founding members of the

Roxby Downs Scouts, has resigned from his position of Group Leader, to pursue train-ing that will further his career.

Scott started off as a Cub Leader and Assistant Group Leader for Scouts four years ago, and for the past 18 months has been fulfi lling the role of Group Leader.

Scott has been studying a Diploma of Mining for the past 12 months, and says that his commitments to Scouts has had an impact on his studies. “Being a

group leader I was less in-volved with the kids, and I missed that. I am now stud-ying a Diploma of Mining, and being a group leader became a bit too time con-suming,” he said

Scott was a Scout as a child and wanted his chil-dren to enjoy the same fun he did.

At the Scouts Annual General Meeting, Sunday week ago, Scott fi nished up as group leader, having an-nounced his resignation a few months earlier.

Th ere were also a number of changes announced to the committee.

Th ere are now about fi ve new committee members and two new leaders in-volved. There was also a change in the Chairperson

role, with Tracy Michelles stepping into the role.

“I have no intentions of leaving Scouts and am still on the committee. I want to become a Cub Leader again after I fi nish my schooling,” Scott said.

As yet, no one has stepped up to fulfi l the po-sition of Group Leader.

“We need more leaders in order to accept more kids – at the moment we are at capacity, and already have about 55 – 60 kids in-volved.”

Th e scouts meet at the Anglican Church, but still want their own club rooms. “We are incredibly thankful to the church for letting us use their space, but it would be nice to have our own clubrooms,” said Scott.

Calls for Scout leaders in Roxby Downs

Nominate a worthy local

by Celeste Lustosa


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COMMUNITY MATTERS

By Millie Thomas

The Monitor is proud to announce the appointment of a

new bubbly member to the team. Jody Gow -Smith is well known around town, having lived here for four and a half years, and has worked in high profile jobs around the community.

Jody lives here with her husband, Clint, and two children Demi, 9 and Taj, 5.

Some of you may rec-ognise her from the Oasis Motel, which she managed for two years, or even from Tandales hairdressing, where she has sent us away just that little bit happier, and perhaps even slightly more attractive.

Before moving to Roxby, Jody worked in the hair-dressing industry for 15 years, working at numerous locations around Adelaide, but more prominently, Port Noarlunga.

Jody has also studied Frontline Management, which she thinks will help add to her professionalism and prowess within her work here at The Monitor.

She has taken up a po-sition in sales here at The Monitor to help strengthen

her people skills, which are (if you have the pleasure of knowing her) quite obvi-ously already evident.

“My two high profile jobs within this community have helped me establish strong connections with countless personalities around town,” said Jody.

“I applied for this sales position at The Monitor to strengthen my people skills. Already, I am very much enjoying liaising with new and old faces and prospective clients. I hope I can bring another friendly and approachable face to The Monitor sales team,” she said.

Jody is an avid Horn-ridge supporter and an ac-tive member of the Roxby Desert Motocross Club, as her husband is President.

“I enjoy watching my children play netball and ride motorbikes and also reading, when I can find the time,” she said.

Managing Editor of The Monitor, John Pick said, “Jody adds to our sales team and now we can go beyond the realms of Roxby Downs and look at our regional sales through towns like Port Augusta and Whyalla.

“So far, for somebody new to the industry she has made an excellent start. She will have a very good rapport with local clients and regional clients alike.”

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased with the news that red flashing lights on the wind farm turbines in the Hallett area have been switched off.

Mr Ramsey called for a review of wind farm lighting in November 2008 after a number of complaints from res-idents affected by the lighting, with some claiming the lighting is so intru-sive as to cause mental health issues.

A review was commissioned by AGL who own a cluster of wind farms in the Hallett area, to assess wind farm lighting requirements with particu-lar emphasis on balancing the needs of surrounding communities whilst meeting aviation safety needs. The ad-vice received means, as the towers are below the lowest permissible aviation height, there is no need to have the towers lit.

“The intensity and nature of this lighting is overly intrusive and not in line with aviation lighting in other

countries”, Mr Ramsey said. “Wind farms offer regional jobs and

low emission power, however there are penalties for those who live in the vicinity of the towers.

In the end public disquiet will fuel resistance, so the farms need to be as low impact as possible.

“Head of Generation Development at AGL, Nigel Bean, said the company was very pleased with the advice they received and its ability now to turn off the lights.

They recognised it as a genuine con-cern and are very focussed on keeping the local community on side.

“I have been calling for a sensible solution to this problem for some time.

“Now it is time for other wind farms operators in the Mid North and Eyre Peninsula to seriously consider reduc-ing or ceasing the lighting on turbines to minimise the impact on surround-ing communities.”

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A world war two Boomerang Fighter was seen landing and taking on fuel at

William Creek Photo by Wrights Air

Vintage fly-in

Twelve low security prison-ers are on a mission to give something back, assisting

in flood recovery efforts at Andamooka.

Correctional Services Minister Tom Koutsantonis said it’s a great example of restorative justice in action.

“These prisoners are not just repairing flood damage,” he said. “By making a valuable contribution towards a community in need, they are also helping to make amends for the damage caused by their of-fending.

“Perhaps most importantly, they are taking positive steps to change their behaviour as they prepare for life beyond prison.”

The prisoners involved have un-dergone stringent security checks and have demonstrated impeccable behaviour while behind bars.

For at least the next two weeks, they will work, under the strict su-pervision of Correctional Services Officers, to remove mud and de-bris from the Andamooka Historic Cottages and cement and pave the surrounding area.

They will also restore a public barbecue area and a creek that

runs through the centre of the township, plant about 1000 trees, and repair 12km of the nearby Arid Recovery Project fence-line, which also sustained damage.

One unnamed prisoner said the project makes him feel valued.

“Doing this kind of work makes you feel human again, like you’re actually accomplishing something,” he said.

“It’s setting us up for the future which is excellent. The local com-munity really appreciates it when they see the work we’re doing.”

The two teams of six prison-ers are currently participating in the Prisoner Reintegration Em-ployment Opportunity (PREO) program, which is part of BHP Billiton’s Indigenous Participa-tion Program (IPP) at Olympic Dam.

The PREO program is a joint initiative between Port Augusta Prison and BHP Billiton that sees low security prisoners gain valuable work experience and potential employment at Olym-pic Dam upon their release.

The prisoners are the second intake of the program; the first took place in the second half of 2009, with eight inmates com-

pleting the course. Five have since successfully

secured employment at Olym-pic Dam upon their release from prison.

Olympic Dam Program Director, Indigenous Affairs Jamie Love, said the PREO program was an impor-tant partnership with the Depart-ment of Correctional Services.

“This latest group of inmates are providing such much-needed as-sistance to Andamooka - it’s great to see the wider community ben-

efiting in this way,” he said.The Community Manager of the

Andamooka Outback Areas Com-munity Development Trust, Bob Jacobs, said the work the inmates are doing is of “immense benefit.”

“We are struggling to get volun-teers to help with the clean-up, so it has been a godsend to have the inmates assist us to get the cottages back into a state of repair.

It would have taken us weeks or months to get it done ourselves,” he said.

PRISONERS AID ANDAMOOKA FLOOD

RECOVERY“We are struggling to get volunteers to help with the

clean-up, so it has been a godsend to have the inmates assist us to get the cottages back into a state of repair.”

Windfarm lighting problem solved


NEWS

By Celeste Lustosa

O ver 30 people, from Raine & Horne franchises from around SA will converge on Roxby Downs this week for a little taste of the Outback.

The local Raine & Horne owners Craig and Sandy Sumsion are hosting the South Australian Country Conference in Roxby Downs, on Thursday and Friday, May 13 and 14.

During the conference there will be discussions of issues relat-ing to Real Estate generally and external factors that can expect individual local markets. The participants will also take in several local features around Roxby Downs and Andamooka.

“There will also be a presentation of this Quarter’s Awards that will take place during a special camp oven cooked meal at Arid Recovery on Thursday night,” said Business Manager Sandy Sumsion.

The awards are given in sales and property management and our very own local Raine & Horne brought home nine annual awards in August last year.

Fun is also on the Raine & Horne Country Conference agenda, as Craig and Sandy want to make sure our visitors have a chance to experience the best our Outback has to offer.

The Raine & Horne representatives are going on a mine tour

at Olympic Dam, as well as a tour at Arid Recovery and Anda-mooka.

According to Sandy, “This will be a great opportunity to explain our community and for other participants to see and understand its peculiarities. We have a very different reality here as we don’t have the open development opportunities that many markets have.”

Sandy and Craig also believe it is very good idea to bring peo-ple from the same business yet from different market realties together.

“When you belong to a franchise group, all the offices are based in different parts of the country or metro areas, where the market is affected in different ways as well, so it will be very interesting to sit and discuss the different strategies and successes each of the offices have.

“The opportunities and restrictions of each market are different and it is always good to learn these differences,” they said.

Craig and Sandy Sumsion bought the Raine & Horne Roxby Downs operations in Feb 2008 and have brought their skills, en-thusiasm, and friendly attitude to our local Real Estate market.

Craig has over eight years experience in Real Estate and al-though Sandy has less experience, she definitely has plenty of people skills and will be able to show the best of our community to our visitors and give them a very enjoyable time.

Roxby to host Raine and Horne Country Conference

By Celeste Lustosa

Roxby Downs’s residents had a taste of what an

Irish Christmas is like and they loved it. The special night happened at the Community Club and over 80 people gathered for the fun.

The event was a fun-draiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and raised a total of $11,500.

The organisers of the event were very happy with the amount raised as well as the success of the night.

“The night was wicked! Thank you to all who made it come together.

“Also thanks to Michelle and Mitre 10, as well as our other Auction Do-nors for the night. Special thank you too, to everyone who attended and made it

a great night”, Marie Mc-Cormack, President of the RFDS, Roxby Downs Auxiliary said.

There was a special visit from Santa, and his Naughty Elf, with good-ies for all who attended - some naughty and some nice gifts.

Some of the auction items were an outdoor ta-ble setting, a hedge trim-mer, Dave Kovac print, rice cooker, handmade stained glass hanger, and an Outback Dinner under the stars, just to name a few.

Organisers are very pleased with the result, and are now preparing for the RFDS Annual Gi-ant Auction / Golf Day, which will be held on July 3.

“Mark this date in your diaries now, for what promises to be another fantastic family day out,” said RFDS Publicity Of-ficer, Cherie Gaskin.

More than $11,000 raised at Irish

Christmas

Craig and Sandy Sumsion are happy to be hosting the Raine and Horne state convention in Roxby Downs

By Celeste Lustosa

In a mining community such as ours, the tight, the tanned, the taut and the toned don’t usu-ally inhabit our neighbourhoods but there

are a lot of muscly miners around and they can all be seen at the Leisure Centre’s Blokes Night on Saturday, May 15.

“We seem to be doing lots of events for youth, women and children and the poor guys have been missing out, without something created specifical-ly for them,” said Roxby Leisure Op-erations Manager, Michael Esposito.

The night will start at 6pm with a welcome free beer, followed by a ses-sion of the movie Green Zone, fea-turing by Matt Damon.

Green Zone is an action thriller war film directed by Paul Greengrass. The film is “credited as having been ‘inspired’ by” the non-fiction 2006 book Imperial Life in the Emerald City, by journalist Rajiv Chan-drasekaran, which documented life in the Green Zone, Baghdad.

After the first movie session it is time for the blokes to catch up, after all, who said that women are the only chatty ones in town.

With a buffet style meal, our blokes will be able to enjoy a burger with a lot, just the way they like it and after the first free beer, alcohol will be available to buy from the bar.

The second movie session will present Clash of the Titans, a 2010 fantasy film and remake of the 1981 film of the same name. As with the 1981 film, the story is very loosely based upon the Greek myth of Perseus. Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Sam Wor-thington, the film has received great critics.

According to Leisure Centre’s Cultural Services Co-ordinator, Bernie Kinnaird Roxby residents can expect many more movie marathons in the near future.

“We have quite a lot of movie sessions coming up and they have been working pretty well, so whenever we can make a sequel of movies, we will do so,” she said.

According to Bernie, some of the movies coming up include Iron Man 2, Toy Story and the most girly one expected is Sex and the City 2.

So let the blokes enjoy their night because soon I am sure all Roxby’s fabulous women will be lining up to watch Carrie and the girls’ sequel.

A beer and a burger for the ‘blokes’ of Roxby

Think Pink ladies’ golf dayBy Millie Thomas

This year, for the fourth year in a row, the Roxby Downs Golf Club will become a sea of pink. For this year, on Saturday May 15, the annual Think Pink Ladies’ Golf Day will be run

once again, in the constant fight to find a cure for cancer.Julie Darling is involved in the event once again this year, and is ex-

cited to see the successful event take place once again.“Only women can play, the only men that are allowed to come are

the ones that are helping! They’re either going to be a caddy or on the BBQs or something like that!” she said.

There are twenty teams of ladies that will be competing, with around four or five participants in each group. A pre requisite of the day is to dress up in the “pink” theme, which in the past has brought a lot of ec-centricity and laughter to the day!

Be sure to incorporate in your costume “deep pockets”, as all the money spent will go to the cancer council and cancer research.

“There are twelve caddies to be auctioned for the day. That raises a lot of money. This year we’re having a mystery caddy, so they won’t know who they are bidding on until they’ve got him!” she said

Matt Sarre from Cancer Council SA will be attending the event to see the brilliant work of the Sponsor, Spotless Services, and the Red Sands Roxby Downs branch of the Cancer Council.

“We’ve got one sponsor, which is Spotless. They are a brilliant spon-sor; they pay for everything, so everything we raise on the day goes directly to the Cancer Council,” said Julie.

Sharon Wallace of Spotless Services is an avid supporter of the day and of cancer research.

“(I support the day) because I believe in it. Spotless itself is a service with a smile and safety, and a silent c, community.

“Spotless corporate back the communities they work in, for Spotless, communities are very important.

“For me, it’s the journey I’ve had here.” She said.

“Sharon’s even organising surprises for the day, which she won’t let anyone in on,” said Julie.

However, Sharon told The Monitor exclusively of a special guest that will definitely be making her presence known on the day. Mary Calandro is a well known make up artist and eyelash extensionist from Adelaide, and she has decided to lend her services to the golf day.

As a relative of a cancer victim, Mary is passionate about cancer research and has become a major supporter of the Think Pink Ladies’ Golf Day. She will be giving makeovers primarily to sufferers and past sufferers of cancer, to reinstate a feeling of attractiveness and feminin-ity to their lives.

“Sufferers of cancer don’t want to look sick when they walk down the street,” explained Sharon.

This is why Sharon has organised for Mary’s services, which she describes as simply amazing.

“Last year we raised $8’200. This year we hope to raise at least that again,” said Julie.

A Pink Ladies’ team from 2009

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All domestic water in Roxby Downs, Andamooka andOlympic Dam is supplied from the Great Artesian Basin.

The water is desalinated and chlorinated.Use water wisely in an arid climate.

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BOARD MEETINGSIf you would like to do a presentation to the

Community Board please contact Michelle Hales to organise a date and time to be placed on the agenda. Requests close on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. Board meetings usually take place on the last Monday of the month.

JOINING FORUMSMembers of the community are encouraged

to join any of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Fam-ily and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partner-ship you are welcome to attend any of the meet-ings. Meeting times appear in The Monitor on a regular basis.

If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partner-ship please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: [email protected] to express your interest.

FURTHER INFORMATIONIf you would like to find out more about any

of the forums visit the www.roxbydowns.com website or contact Michelle Hales - Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.Mobile: 0418 833 818Phone: 8671 0010 Fax: 8671 0452Email: [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION

MEETING DATES- Roxby Roadsafe 13 May 5.30pm

- Community Board 31 May 7.30pm- Sport & Recreation 1 June 7.30pm- Environment Forum 8 June 7.30pm- Roxby Roadsafe 10 June 5.30pm

Community Garden 20 May 7.00pm

Being water wise- Take shorter showers by turning the taps off when ‘sudding’ up with soap.- Take cold showers in summer, they increase the circulation. If this doesn’t work for you, try having warm showers instead of hot ones. Tepid water is best for a healthy complexion.

An initiative of the Environment Forum

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COMMUNITY MATTERS

The Volunteering Partnership is calling for nominations forCommunity person of the Month. These new awards will recognise people who have made a signifi cant contribution to the Roxby Downs Community.Nomination forms will be available from the Roxby DownsCouncil, The Monitor Newspaper and Big Sky Credit Unionand must be received by the 15th of every month.

For further information and nomination forms contactMichelle Hales (08) 8671 0010 or

[email protected]

COMMUNITY PERSON OF THE MONTHRoxby Downs

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has joined with State Member for Stuart Dan van

Holst Pellekaan to call for an urgent investigation into the commissioning of a punt on the Birdsville Track.

In response to news the Department of Transport is expecting the Birdsville Track to be cut at the Cooper Crossing and is planning to recommission the old punt on site, Mr Ramsey and Mr van Holst Pellekaan have called for an investigation into the possibility of locat-ing a bigger, disused punt from the River Murray to meet the expected demand.

Mr Ramsey said he recently visited the area and met with local pastoral-ists, businesses and tour operators and while estimates are imprecise, most are expecting the track to be cut in the next couple of months as the floodwaters of the Cooper find their way south. Locals say the track could be cut for up to six months.

“The old punt will require a significant investment to recommission and in the twenty first century is simply is not up to the job,” he said.

“This punt is only capable of carry-ing two cars or a pen of cattle. Industrial legislation means fuel can no longer be delivered in 200 litre drums and fresh and frozen food must be delivered in re-frigerated vans. “The importance of fuel supplies cannot be over-emphasised as they are the principle source of electric-ity. “If a punt cannot at least carry a truck or a modern tourist bus, in effect all the industries in the north of the State will grind to a halt.

“For pastoralists this will be the first opportunity to sell prime cattle after more than a decade and they simply will not be able to do business using the old punt.”

Mr Ramsey said the tourist industry is

looking at a record season and they may well miss out if a solution is not found.

“Food supplies for Birdsville are trucked up from South Australia and I have been contacted by businesses con-cerned at how they will operate if their supply lines are cut for an extended pe-riod,” he said.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan who has vast experience in the tourism industry and running Outback roadhouses, supported Mr Ramsey’s views. “Tourism is like any other industry which needs to make best advantage of the good times in order to be able to survive the bad,” he said.

“Unless we are able to keep the road properly open for business it will have a very heavy impact on communities both sides of the crossing.

“I have already written to the Minister on this issue as did my predecessor Gra-ham Gunn and it is time for an appropri-ate response. “Many tourists planning to visit Lake Eyre intend to do a circular trip including the Birdsville Track and will simply plan to go elsewhere for their holidays if a road-closed sign goes up.

“It simply is not good enough in this day and age to see communities effec-tively cut off for months.”

Mr Ramsey said he had been seeking a meeting with the Department of Trans-port, Energy and Infrastructure since November, but Transport Minister Pat Conlan has denied access.

“Its preposterous, I have the respon-sibility of representing more than 90% of the State and this government is pre-venting me meeting the officials who are supposed to maintain the road links which allow us to live and work in the area,” he said.

“I recall Mr Rann speaking about open government before he was first elected, now it seems he and his min-ister are so ashamed of their record on regional roads they are too scared to let an area-manager speak to me.”

By Celeste Lustosa

The Roxby Downs Environment Forum will be holding a stall this Market Day (May 15)

- with a big push towards recruit-ment and recycling.

“We’d like to raise the Forum’s pro-file, and encourage people to sign up and get involved!

“We’re a really positive, produc-tive Forum, but we desperately need more people to get involved so that we can continue moving forward,” said the Forum’s spokesperson Kris-tina Meredith.

Kristina also said that “having a Market Day stall is also a great op-portunity to promote our recycling initiatives, particularly for those who can’t make it to RoxFM within office hours.”

During Market Day volunteers from the Environment Forum will be talking to people about the group, and collecting email addresses of those who would like to be on the mailing list.

“People will also be able to submit their sustainable gardening tips and go in the running to have their garden featured in The Monitor and the best tip for the year will win a gardening book pack worth $100.”

The Environment Forum will also have collection boxes on hand for mobile phones, printer cartridges and batteries.

People can bring their mobile phones and mobile phone accesso-ries including rechargers, batteries, headsets and phone covers - these will be sent off for Mobile Muster’s Old Phones For Trees program, where a tree will be planted for every 1kg collected.

All printer cartridges, laser catridg-es and toner bottles, as well as house-hold batteries great and small will be collected, but no car batteries.

These boxes are usually available at RoxFM and there is also a collec-tion point for phones and printer cartridges outside the Roxby Downs Council.

“Thanks to these collection pro-grams, there’s an astonishing amount of items that can be recycled in Roxby Downs,” Kristina said.

If anyone wants to find out more about where they can recycle vari-ous items, don’t hesitate to approach the Environment Forum members on Market Day.

The Roxby Downs Environment Forum is currently focusing on recy-cling and sustainable gardening.

“We don’t have kerbside recycling in town, so it’s important that we give people other options.

“We’re also working on a garden-ing competition, which will run in two parts. The first gives people a chance to submit their gardening tips and have their garden featured in The Monitor. The best tip for the year will win a book pack valued at $100. The second is a gardening competi-tion which will take place later in the year. Gardens will be judged on Sus-tainability and Innovation, and each winner will win an Outback Land-scaping voucher valued at $500.

“We’re always coming up with new and exciting initiatives, which is why it’s a great forum to be involved with!,” Kristina mentioned.

A subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board, the Fo-rum meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm in the Coun-cil Chambers/Boardroom.

The forum is open to anyone who wants to attend, and even if people can’t make it to every meeting, it would still be great to have them in-volved, according to Kristina.

“The level of involvement that each person has is up to them,” she said.

And don’t forget to bring your re-cycling to Market Day, May 15 and get all the information about the great things our community does for the environment.

Competition Starts August 28 and closes October 29.

Judging will then take place in the fortnight following the closing date and winners will be announces No-vember 24. Winners will then be asked to showcase their gardens during an open day November 27.

Categories; There will be two categories: Innova-tion and Sustainability.

Both categories will be judged in the fields of water efficiency, energy con-sumption, aesthetics, variety of plant species, functionality, productivity and garden waste management.

The innovation category will also be judged for the most original environ-mental effort in the garden. This could range from hydroponics, to a worm farm or chook pen. The options are endless!

Sustainable Garden Competition

Gardening competitionsGardening tip competition runs all

year - one tip will feature in The Moni-tor each Month until November. Each month The Monitor readers will also be able to submit their garden-ing tip and will go into the running

to have their garden showcased in a monthly feature. All tips will go into the running to win a prize valued at $100 (sponsored by the Roxby Downs Council) at the end of the competition period.

Let’s recycle!

BIRDSVILLE TRACK LIKELY

TO BE CUT

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au

News in brief

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 –

LETTERS to the editor

EDITORIALDefence of the mining industry

Praise for new policy

Do you think the Mining Tax will impact on the Olympic Dam Expansion?

TExT yOuR cOMMENTs TO THE EDITOR ON 0408 267 358

HOT

TOPIc

TEXT TALK

I never ever thought I would jump to the defence of BHP Billiton and other mining companies as they faced with a slug of a 40 per cent rent tax on profits.

Like it or not, here in Roxby, Coober Pedy and Andamooka we rely on mining in one form or another. Supporting businesses need mining to be a profitable and sound base for the economic foundation of the towns and therefore their survival. And the future of schools and other social services require the success of the operation at Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill and elsewhere to maintain staffing levels and services.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is seemingly going head long with this new tax but doesn’t see or won’t see the damage it is causing not only to the miners, but the people who work and rely on the industry.

Rightly miners are rethinking future invest-ment plans and it does put in jeopardy the billion dollar expansion of Olympic Dam.

Mr Rudd’s mining tax can be seen by those living on the eastern seaboard and the major-ity of voters in the cities as a good thing that

will help build Australian infrastructure into the future and help fund other projects or relieve debt.

Those more cynical are seeing it as a carrot dangling in front of the voter prior to the elec-tion due later this year. Mr. Rudd needs some-thing to get his race back on track, and this mining tax was supposed to sweep him into a leading position going into the election.

Any government that polarises the mining industry is in deep trouble and this 40 per cent tax on profits has given the Opposition a green light and a very powerful advocate coming into the election.

While Mr Rudd may have seen this tax as an impost only on the big miners, but what he has failed to take into account is the dam-age it can and will ultimately do to the ordi-nary people directly and indirectly if it passes through both houses.

We were reminded this week by a text message to the editor just how an everyday Aussie planning on retirement has already been hit.

He and many like him have weathered the global financial storm and now as they are

just getting back on their feet their stock port-folios and super investments have plummeted on the back of the Rudd tax announcement.

Our texter indicates he has dropped tens of thousands of dollars virtually overnight and again any hope of a comfortable retirement is put back.

Also with the new tax is the news that the Rudd Government has flagged a 12 per cent superannuation contribution by employ-ers. Small business owners will be reeling. They are the ones at the coal face doing it the toughest of all and are expected to absorb this new penalty just for the privilege of employ-ing people. It is really putting the boot into many small businesses that will be unable to pass on these costs to customers without a backlash in trade.

Mr. Rudd has a lot to answer for and small business and the miners will join together in protest over what can only be described as policy on the run and a crude attempt to win the populous vote.

This latest tax grab is almost certain to make the Rudd Government a one term won-der or as some would say blunder!

Sir, - I write to welcome the Federal Government’s announcement of the first ever National Male Health Policy with funding to support improving men’s health Australia wide.

It is well known that men tend to be less vigilant about their health than women. Men are less likely to talk about their health or seek help for health problems. This is particularly true of mental health, with a long culture of stoicism, toughing it out and “she’ll be right” attitude.

We know from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and beyondblue’s community research that one in eight Australian men will experience depression and one in five will experience an anxiety disorder, yet few seek help. Depression and anxiety are illnesses, not a weakness and help is available. With the right treatment, most people recover.

Of the $16.7 million funding commitment as part of the new Men’s Health Policy, beyondblue is particularly pleased to see $3 million being provided to the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA).

Community-based men’s sheds are social venues where men can

gather in a safe and supported environment that encourages discus-sion and the sharing of information. By providing a beyondblue Men’s Shed Kit and depression awareness training programs, beyondblue and AMSA have provided an effective means to promote healthy living, access information and reduce isolation and loneliness – key risk factors for depression.

There are currently around 400 member sheds throughout Australia representing an estimated 40,000 men – making AMSA the largest men’s support organisation in Australia and we’re pleased to be an active partner.

The Federal Government’s welcome funding announcement means these sheds can continue to provide a vital service to men across the country.

Beyondblue commends the Federal Government’s new policy and looks forward to continuing partnerships with AMSA into the fu-ture.

Leonie Young, CEO beyondblue

Last week’s Hot Topic: What would make you stop smoking, price or health warn-ings?

I would like to give up smoking but have tried unsuccessfully several times. I have smoked for 35 years. Why doesn’t the Government ban cigarettes totally. Problem solved. Health would improve, kids wouldn’t take it up, there would be more money in the family pocket. They won’t ban them because they are greedy hypocrites.

From Addicted, Roxby Downs.

It’s about time kids on bikes etc in the Mall should be treated as hoon drivers.

Sick ‘n’ Tired

Can’t believe it – FRITZ not available @ Wool-lies for about a month. Someone tell the butchers to scrape the floor. Joys of living in the desert … NOT !

True South Aussie

Thanks for nothin’ Mr KRudd. Just the men-tion of your 40 per cent extra tax on miners has shattered my retirement plans again! As if the financial meltdown wasn’t enough, just when we were climbing out of the abyss you come up with this doosey. I hope the ordinary bloke and the many small investors and superannuates who are suffering make you suffer come the next election. Oh! That’s right your wife is a millionaire in her own right, so I guess you won’t suffer too much and we will go on paying you a Prime Minister’s pension with all the perks.

Jim B.

What’s all the fuss about betting on footy? Betting on the AFL is obviously sanctioned by the league and the clubs and encourages people to gamble. Why the problem with these small bets by a few people in the game, especially as they didn’t influence the results in any of them. The AFL can’t have it both ways. They either ban betting on AFL games or just shut up!

Gambler Anon.

Sometimes I wonder why my school cares more about my appearance than my education.

From a RDAS student.

How many more empty shops will there be here if the Rudd Mining Rent Tax is passed?

LT. Roxby

or email: [email protected]

No extra ferry for flooded outback trackCalls to upgrade an outback ferry service to help pas-

toralists and tourists cross a flooded section of the Birds-ville Track have been rejected by the South Australian Government.

There is concern that attendances might be affected at the Birdsville races in south-west Queensland.

The annual outback meeting often attracts up to 7,000 people but coordinator Lisa Pearson says it could take up to 14 days to get the anticipated crowd across the Birdsville Track on the old punt.

“About a third of our race crowd comes from the south,” she said.

“We’d be bitterly disappointed in this day and age if they can’t provide a service to meet this century’s re-quirements.”

Abbott sides with big miners over taxOpposition Leader Tony Abbott says he cannot see

how the Coalition could back the Government’s move to put a 40 per cent tax on mining profits.

Mr Abbott last week gave his strongest indication so far that the Opposition will block the tax after meeting with senior mining executives in Canberra today.

Mr Abbott has been speaking with BHP Billiton execu-tive Marius Kloppers and Rio Tinto Australia managing director David Peever in Canberra as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd held a series of meetings with mining heavy-weights in Perth.

The Government’s announcement on Sunday that it would impose a tax on the above-normal profits of mining companies has been met with outrage from the resources sector and has seen mining stocks plunge.

OPINION

– Wednesday, May 12, 2010 THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.au

Investors back in the market

By Celeste LustosaLene Th orsen is the new

face at the local Raine & Horne offi ce.

She has recently moved from the Gold Coast where she has been working in Real Estate for nearly two years and with a degree in Business and a Real Estate Certifi cate from TAFE and a passion for the job she has chosen, she is settling in well.

“What I love most about this job is that it is a real mix of being in the offi ce and being out and about meeting people. Th ere is always something happen-ing.

“It is a busy business and days are never the same,” she told Th e Monitor.

One of Lene’s impor-tant roles is that of liaison between the landlord and tenant and make sure both parts are happy with the outcomes.

“I am a tenant myself so I know what is like to be on that side. My goal is to pro-vide our clients with good service and a nice balance so we can keep landlords and tenants happy and al-ways fi nd a good deal for both,” she said.

Duties of property man-agement include accepting rent, responding to and addressing maintenance is-sues, and providing a buff er for those landlords desir-ing to distance themselves from their tenant constitu-ency.

“It is so important to look after their properties because most of the prop-erty owners we deal with might not even live here so they put a lot of faith in us to be doing what’s best for them.

“I want to make sure I look after their interest.”

Lene said that it is also very important to keep good communication with the clients.

“It is important to make sure we take their feedback into consideration and comply with their expec-tations.

“I am looking forward to get familiar with all the clients and properties and get more in control of eve-rything because I want to make sure our clients get the best.”

As for settling in the new work and new town, Lene couldn’t be more satisfi ed.

“Roxby Downs is a very diff erent community and people have been very friendly.

“Th e support I am get-ting from Raine & Horne is awesome and I couldn’t feel more welcomed,” she concluded.

Lene can be contacted at Roxby Raine & Horne of-fi ce on 8671 33 55.

New property manager

REAL ESTATE Th e Roxby Downs real estate market is proving that from adversity comes op-portunity, with property experts sug-gesting now is the best time in years for investors to enter the once booming market.

Despite its mining heritage, the South Australian town was not immune to the turbulence caused by the Global Finan-cial Crisis – with property sales slump-ing from more than 120 in 2007 to just 37 in 2009.

But with a lack of investor confi dence last year and continued growth in the market this year, those immersed in the industry say now is the best time in years to take advantage of a solid property in-vestment opportunity.

“The average price of property in Roxby Downs has been slashed in recent years by between 11.8 and 12.5 per cent – taking us to a three year low,” Raine & Horne Roxby Downs Principal Craig Sumsion said.

“Unprecedented growth in the market prior to the GFC saw the typical volume

of sales double, with Roxby one of the best return areas in Australia for prop-erty investment.

“Now we are seeing an upward swing from the climate during the GFC – con-sumer confi dence is growing the market is recovering – making it a fantastic time to buy and take advantage of the still low house prices.”

“Th e public has been subject to a lot of misinformation and hype about the Roxby Downs market which has lead to incorrect expectations about investment opportunities,” Mr Sumsion said.

“In light of this and our expectations for the future we have set up a free ‘re-ality check’ service for our customers that that investors considering Roxby can use regardless of where they intend to purchase their property – a program the service designed to off ers accurate and up-to-date information to investors about what is happening in the current marketplace to help ensure their expec-tations are realistic and met.”

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and stabilised, so if you are thinking of investing in Roxby Downs, right now might be the best time to investigate the possibili-ties.

This property is cen-trally located and offers options with its f lex-ible fl oorplan. Featuring kitchen/dining, separate lounge, three bedrooms plus a large extension which could be used as family room / fourth bed-room or home offi ce with direct access to the double carport at the front of the house.

Year round comfort is provided by the ducted evaporative a/c plus split system and a gas space heater in the lounge. Kids will love the backyard with a shadecloth covered

paved pergola area, a small back lawn and a fenced in-ground fi breglass pool.

Th is property represents great value at $390,000 and is currently tenanted until Sep 2010 for $410.00per week. Make this one your next investment in Roxby Downs.

For details on this property and many more, please phone Craig Sum-sion on 0408 366 614.

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MOTHERS DAY AT

RDASTanisha and Deb

McKinnon

fAMilYRylee’s family

come from across the state to enjoy his 1st

birthday

SUCCESS!Elyse Weir, Kelly Brougham and

Bernie Kinnaird at the successful Wig and Wine

Event

PRETTY iN PiNK

Amarlie Pike slides the slide at Rylee’s 1st

birthday

fOOTY!Blake francis enjoys a day

out at the footy

ExPERiMENTiNg!Maria Saxton,

Theresa Wurful and Karina Scott at the

Wig and Wine event on Saturday

night.

PARTY!Tessa and

Marsha Nottle at Rylee’s first

birthday

MOTHER’S DAY AT RDASAcacia Vonow,

Charlize Culf and Tyla Oneil

MOTHER’S DAY AT RDAS

Hayley Summerton with Taylah, Mahli

and Macie Krueger

fRiENDSlauren and Sue Durant

enjoy the leisure Centre’s Wig

and Wine Event


liz and Aiden Daherty, Josh Bedding and

Courtney Croad

BOYSlee

Richardson, Dan “Phil McCracken” Haines and Chad Oldfield at Rylee’s

1st birthday

MOTHER’S DAY AT RDASBianca and leah

Caden, lexia, Annaliese and

Chris Vonell and Alicia Millar

RAiNBOW!Eli Maleckas

enjoy’s the leisure Centre’s Wig and Wine

Event

MOTHER’S DAY AT RDASDeegan Williams

and Sara Hebberman


Jenny longmire and Blake

Coper

MOTHERS DAY AT

RDASHayley, Nick and Christy

Martin

PSYCHADEliC!lorraine Tyler and glenda

Watson

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – www.themonitor.com.au

TUTU BA OUTand

NETTY Zodiacs’

Amanda Hudson defends

against OD’s Anna Richter as Emma Darling

looks on

LOB IT! Hornridge’s

Hollie Cockshell lobs the ball as

Jessica Finzel and D. Moeahu Rehi

look on

ENJOYING A BEER

Jimmy Barns enjoys a beer at the footy.

GAME ON OD’s Daniel

Rogers in a tight spot surrounded by numerous Coober

Pedy players

WIG AND WINE!

Kerry Worby tries on

an interesting wig at

the Leisure Centre’s Wig and Wine

event.

PURSUITJake Roberts

and Ricki Prosser are pursued by

Andamooka and Justin

Watson

HORNRIDGEOP SHOP BALL

Hornridge’s E. McCarthy defends

against Geckos’ Wing Defense J.

Materoa

MOTHER’S DAY AT ST

BARBS Isabel Anderson

and Therese Schofi eld

LADIES, PLEASE!

Andrea Lippasaar,

a vibrant Kaye Doyle

and Vicki Hatty at the Leisure Centre’s

Wig and Wine event

CONTACTOD fi ghting for the ball against a then stronger Coober Pedy


BARBS Nick and Margaret

Wyatt


BARBS

Byron and Renae

Scothern


BARBSMonique, Amy Lee and Nicole

Hewittson.

RUMBLE!OD’s Daniel

Rogers and Warwick Monfries strive to regain possession of the ball against

Coober Pedy

SPORT!Naomi Bowley

recieves the ball in order to shoot

for Hornridge


NEWSMonitorThe

Ro x b y D o w n s Newsagency and Toy Kingdom

was the award winner of Jenlist Technology.

Th e award represented their excellence in cus-tomer service, exceptional marketing and promotion innovative newsagency development.

The local newsagency has recently gone through big renovat ions and owners have had a positive feedback from customers so far.

Even though the store was reduced in square meterage they have actu-ally managed to sustain the same product range and stock with some new additions to the store.

“Th e new retail image is a key part of the extensive re-branding for the store in what used to be known as a Newspower store.

“In its place, Nextra, a n e w a n d ex i t i n g Newsagency franchise focuses on providing

excellent customer service and fantastic new market-ing promotions,” said Ian Johnson in a previous interview to Th e Monitor.

Over the last 15 years, Nextra has strateg i-cally worked to build a strong and recognizable brand. Th ey are currently Australia’s premier fran-chise group operating in the retail newsagency environment. From an initial 16 members they now boast more than 240 outlets across the Nextra Group operating in five states and two territories throughout Australia.

T h e A u s t r a l i a n Newsagents’ Federation (ANF) is the peak indus-try body representing Australian newsagencies. Th ere are 5000 individu-ally owned and operated newsagencies in the coun-try and together they make up Australia’s largest retail and home delivery group turning over $6.5 billion a year and employing more than 20,000 people.

This week, from May 10th to 16th, is National Volunteer

week. It is recognised as the largest celebration of volunteers and volun-teerism in Australia, and provides an opportunity to emphasize the colos-sal role of volunteers in our community and our nation. Where would we be without the 5 million Australian volunteers that give a home to the homeless, douse the fi res that threaten us and colour us yellow, when we’re feeling blue?

Australian volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of communi-ty service to so many areas of society, including com-munity health care, herit-age and arts, environment conservation, emergency services, education, social justice and sports.

This year, Arid Recov-ery is celebrating National Volunteer week by opening their doors to the public (more pointedly, prospec-tive volunteers) from 5pm on Tuesday May 18th to provide information to those who seek more in-formation on volunteer opportunities at Arid Re-

covery.“Volunteers have been

the backbone of Arid Re-covery since its inception in 1997 and the value of their work to this conservation initiative is second only to the contribution from our major supporter BHP Bil-liton,” said Gill Van Hagen, Community Education Of-fi cer at Arid Recovery.

“In one year we can get up to fi fty volunteers as-sisting with a range of tasks. Some of these are local community mem-bers, some from interstate, some from Adelaide - it really varies. At the mo-ment we have around 30 active local volunteers and have had 3 volunteers vis-iting from Newcastle,” said Helen Crisp, Ecologist and Acting Manager at Arid Recovery.

Gill explained that be-cause of the transient na-ture of this town, they of-ten lose valued volunteers year in, year out, but look forward each year to wel-coming new, like-minded volunteers that move into the area.

Arid Recovery is always looking for volunteers. Th e variety of tasks on off er for volunteers, whilst often hard work, are always fun and extremely rewarding.

Th e aim of the informa-tion night, which follows National Volunteer week,

is to enlighten locals about the fantastic work that Arid Recovery do, and the vol-unteering opportunities they off er.

“Depending on the num-bers that attend, this is something we would like to run annually. We are seek-ing volunteers to develop a new fundraising group to work together on events, merchandise and various fundraising activities,” said Gill.

“We are seeking volun-teers that can be trained as tour guides or assist with our monthly market day stall. Experienced photog-raphers are also welcome to register their interest that can assist with special events.

“In most cases volun-teers do not need special knowledge or qualifica-tions as Arid Recovery of-fers full training for volun-teers. What you do need is enthusiasm, a can-do attitude and as much or as little time as you can spare,” said Gill.

Interested in a career with Arid Recovery? Th e fi rst step is volunteering.

“As potential employ-ers like to see volunteer work on the resume. But volunteering is also just a great chance to get in-volved in the community, meet new people and have fun,” said Helen.

Qantas 737 pilot and pub-lished author Owen Zupp will fl y around Australia in May to commemorate 100 years of Australia’s aviation industry and raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Owen wil l land in Woomera next Wednesday as part of the South Australoian leg of the journey.

The Centenar y o f Powered Flight commemo-rates one of Australia’s great aviation stories, when Victorian man John Duigan and his brother Reg became the fi rst Australians to build and fl y a powered aircraft.

“The importance of recognising this Australian achievement served as a tremendous motivator for me to fl y,” Owen said.

The Duigan brothers earned their place in his-tory less than a decade after the Wright brothers fi rst took to the skies. Th ey used diagrams gleaned and modified from Maxim’s Powered Flight and built

their aircraft without ever having seen a plane.

Owen’s commemorative journey began on May 5 in Bundaberg, when he flew to Longreach in an Australian-designed and built Jabiru J230D aircraft.

“Th e departure point was easy to decide – Bundaberg. Home to my boyhood hero Bert Hinkler, it now boasts a new ‘Hall of Aviation’ named in his honour,” he said.

Owen will fi lm his entire experience in the skies and provide daily updates avail-able online throughout his journey.

With onboard cameras and a satellite tracking system beaming his posi-tion back to the ‘Th ere and Back’ website, the greater public is being invited to share this journey.

The Centenar y of Powered Flight occurs on July 16, and residents of Mia Mia have banded together to raise $100,000 to hold a commemorative fl yover and special event.

Bronco BrandingDraw Saturday Night

Dances Saturday and Sunday Nights.

MerchandiseStalls

Bookmaker(Local & National Races)

Food & DrinkFacilities

NoveltyEvents

Kids Events

Prize Moneyand Trophies

LONGWEEKEND 12 & 13 JUNE

2010MARREE PICNIC

RACEMEETING

GYMKHANAand

BRONCO BRANDING

CONTACTSharon Bell (Secretary)

Phone: 8675 8307 or email for more info at:[email protected]

ARID RECOVERY

WORKING TOGETHER TO RESTORE AUSTRALIA’S ARID ZONE

AS PART OF

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MAY 11TH -17TH 2010

PLEASE JOIN US AT THE

ARID RECOVERY VOLUNTEER INFORMATION EVENING WHEN: TUESDAY 18TH MAY FROM 5.00PM WHERE: ARID RECOVERY OFFICE (aka the Envirolab),

CNR CHARLTON ROAD AND OLYMPIC WAY, OLYMPIC DAM

THE EVENING WILL INCLUDE: 5.00PM: MEET & GREET

5.30PM: AN INTRODUCTION TO ARID RECOVERY AND THE VALUABLE WORK OF VOLUNTEERS

6.00PM: EXPLORE VARIOUS VOLUNTEER OPTIONS WITH OUR EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS

THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT VOLUNTEER TASKS SOME OF WHICH CAN BE DONE FROM HOME AND THEY INCLUDE:

MARKET DAYS, MERCHANISE AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

TOUR GUIDES

SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING

ASSISTING WITH ANNUAL TRAPPING EVENTS

ASSISTING WITH ADOPTIONS

ASSISTING WITH MAIL-OUTS

ASSISTING WITH FIELD WORK AND FERAL CONTROL

ASSISTING WITH MAINTENANCE

SPECIAL TASKS FROM TIME TO TIME

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE, PLEASE CALL ARID RECOVERY ON 8671 8282

Volunteers assisting with fence construction

Volunteer week at Arid RecoveryBy Millie Thomas

Roxby Newsagency

AwardedBy Celeste Lustosa

Around Australia: The centenary of powered

fl ight in Australia

Woomera stop-over this week

“Volunteers have been the backbone of Arid Recovery...”

Volunteers at one of Arid Recovery’s reserve trails

Tarsha McCarthy with the award

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – www.themonitor.com.au

Photography GroupOutback HotShots

What was your fi rst camera? Late 1940’s (Brownie type) camera that used to be my mums when she was young. Can’t remember the brand but I believe it was made in post war Germany. It used the old 120 6x6 fi lm.

Where is your favourite place to take photos? Anywhere with my kids. Usually camping or out and about.

What is your favourite genre? Landscapes and photos of my kids.

Who or what inspires you? Mostly my girls. Th ey are now so used to me taking photos that on the odd occasion when we get the video camera out they freeze and wait for the photo.

What is your favourite photography tool? My current Nikon with a 24-80 lens

What photography equipment do you have on your wish list? A good quality tripod

What is your favourite photo? I have many. Majority of them feature at least one of my 3 girls.

How long have you been taking photos? Since I was about 6, but not really that seriously until I was about 12 and got my fi rst SLR.

Why did you get into photography? I enjoyed it and my mum was also into it.

Peter Dospisil

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Outback Hotshots is a local photography group in Roxby Downs.

Th e group is open to any keen photographers, no matter what your level and free to join.

Our new theme for the month of May 2010 is “Time/Long Exposure” if anyone would like to take some pho-

tos and join us at our next meeting, which is on 6 June 2010, 12pm at the Dunes.

Should you like any more information or have any queries please email us at [email protected] or check out our blog at

http://www.outbackhotshots.com

1st place : Lene Thorsen

2nd place : Charmayne Cronje

3rd place : Tamara Sulzberger

Th e Outback Hotshots went on a fi eldtrip, Sunday 9 May, for the theme of the month; Time/Long Exposure. It was both interesting and exciting as a few of the shutterbugs have never taken these type of photos before. With a lot of “help me” and “I do not have a clue what you are talking about”, soon turned into oohs and aahs as the “mastering” of the theme became more clear.

Th e fi eldtrip was very well prepared by Andre Esterhuizen, with tips, tricks and warnings on the theme and examples of what you can do with

this weird and wonderful method of photography. Charmayne Cronje also extended her help and creative ideas to add to the thrilling experience.

Left is some examples of the fun photos taken,by Annarien Robbertse


By Celeste Lustosa

The last f loods have d e f i n i t e l y t u r n e d And amo ok a much

browner than its residents would want, with mud and sand washing out every inch of the town.

This is a reality the Town Maintenance Officer, Greg Fran-klin wants to change by bringing the green back to town.

To do that, 1,000 trees have been purchased, with 200 al-ready planted.

The planting of the trees has been assisted by six prisoners who are currently participat-ing in the Prisoner Reintegra-tion Employment Opportunity (PREO) program, which is part of BHP Billiton’s Indigenous Participation Program (IPP) at Olympic Dam (more informa-tion on page 4).

“Their help has been won-derful and not only me but the whole community has been very appreciative,” Mr Franklin told The Monitor.

Andamooka’s Maintenance Officer is hoping to finish plant-

ing all the trees in the next four weeks, but he said there’s still a lot of repairing to be done.“

There’s a lot of work still to be done in Andamooka before a lot of the trees can go in so we will probably get half of them planted now and we will need to wait for the clean up to be finished and get all the dirt and mud out of the way to be able to finish up the other 500 of them.

“At the moment is putting back what it was already there and fixing up corners and try-ing to green Andamooka again,” he said.

All trees are native but it is a good mixture, including black oaks, gum trees, ground covers, native lemon grass, and many more.

“This is a 10 year plan and it is only a matter of time now but I can see it in my head that this is going to be lovely. We are going to have a nice little park, with green bushes, trees and more shade.

“It has to start somewhere and sometime,” the hard working of-ficer from Andamooka said, as he dreams about a green Anda-mooka for everyone.

By Celeste Lustosa

Big thank you from Andamooka kids The students from Andamooka Primary School are

working on thank you letters for people who helped in the floods or to some of the families that have been hugely affected by the floods, letting them know that they are not alone and that they have the communities’ support.

Teddies to Haiti All the children from Andamooka’s school worked to

make teddy bears and they will be sent, along with oth-ers made by children from the Northern Territory, to children in the earthquake ravaged Haiti.

School Principal Angela Turner said, “Because we were talking to them about floods, we also taught them about the earthquake and natural disasters and how lucky we were that even though the floods were bad, no one got seriously injured, unlike what happened in Haiti, so they are really pleased to be sending these teddies.”

Flood recovery Ms Turner said the school is still recovering from

the floods. “The school’s playground is almost under reconstruction at the moment. A couple of our buildings moved in the flood, so we have to dry out under the build-ings and redo the footings under these buildings and it’s quite major works that are happening at the moment.”

Child Care Centre An accreditation review for the child care centre hap-

pened on Tuesday, May 11. Representatives from the National Council came to

Andamooka and checked out the services Andamooka is delivering which, according to Angela Turner was a great opportunity to show off the good work that has been done.

NAPLAN testing The NAPLAN testing was in doubt at Andamooka’s

school because teachers were implementing the mora-torium that the Australian Education Union was putting in place on the NAPLAN test, because of the My School website.

The government has gone into negotiations now, so the teachers are going to be conducting the NAPLAN test as normal next week.

Asbestos cleared Asbestos has been cleared from Andamooka’s Primary

School. Even after the major rain, no more asbestos was found at the school, according to the principal.

The inspections happened after the last flood, when someone from Work SA and someone from the Depart-ment for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure inspected the school. Part of their renovations is to cover the park-ing area floor, which should sort out the asbestos problem for good.

By Celeste Lustosa

Andamooka residents had a chance to understand and enquire about the replacement

of the Outback Areas Community Development Trust (OACDT) for the new Outback Communities Authority, as well as the implemen-tation of two new levies for the town, at a meeting held on April, 30.

The meeting also clarified how these changes will affect Andamooka’s resi-dents and how the town is going to ben-efit from them.

“The meeting was well received and it was to advise people of the change over from OACDT to the new community Authority. There was also some confu-sion in people’s minds on how this was going to work.

“We also wanted to ensure they under-stood the differences between the asset sustainability levy and the community contribution, which are two implemen-tations that will come along with this change.

“We explained to people what the changes will mean to them and how they will work,” said Andamooka’s Commu-nity Manager, Bob Jacobs.

With the management changeover, Andamooka residents will be having new

levies that include a sustainability levy and a community contribution.

The grounds for applying the sus-tainability levy is based on the notion of shared community responsibility to contribute to the maintenance of existing public infrastructure in Andamooka.

This levy will be a fixed charge, not based on the capital value of the land, and in calculating the value; the Author-ity will take into account relevant mat-ters, such as the cost of maintaining or replacing public services and facilities during a financial year, and the adminis-trative cost of collecting the levy.

The community contribution will not be based on value of the land as well, but the amount of contribution will vary from community to community depend-ing on the value of the service or activity agreed to be supplied or delivered.

“With the community contributions it will be more up to the community to say what they want in terms of infra-structure.

“That’s a community decision; we will be driven by the community on the com-munity contribution levy,” he said.

Mr Jacobs explained that then “one levy will be imposed by the new authority and one levy will be in consultation with the community on what’s charged.”

For any enquires or more information on the new Authority or the new levies contact Bob Jacobs on 8672 7411.

1,000 trees to green Andamooka again

Andamooka Primary School News

New levies to the community

Th e f l o o d s i n late Februar y deposited lots of

silt further down the stream in Andamooka and the follow up floods in April came across the silt deposits and wouldn’t allow the creek to run properly, which has caused big problems for residents.

According to APO-MA’s chairman Peter Allen, “the floods have accumulated with such a volume of water that what happened was that it deposited more silt into town and now, by

the hotel, the creek is completely choked.”

Mr Allen is very con-cerned with this issue and has been working out a way to get the creek cleaned up as soon as possible.

“The reality is that if we don’t clear that and give the water somewhere to go the next flood will be further up town and cause all the houses to be threatened again.

“This is the reason why some of the houses have been flooded three times in a row in the last six weeks,” he said.

Urgent clean up for Andamooka

creekBy Celeste Lustosa


NEWS

HAVE YOUR SAY . . .

“Keep putting the prices up, but if you’re addicted you’ll still do it.”

Dallas Saunders

“Both. For my own health I re-ally should give up.”

Lil Wilson

“Higher tax. It is becoming just too expen-sive. It probably wouldn’t stop me, but it might reduce my smok-ing.”

Kathryn Hudson

“Health warn-ings. It’s the realisation of what probably will happen to you, if you do not quit.”

Paul Rogers

What is more likely to make you stop smoking?

Higher tax or more graphic warnings?

WHAT’S ON

ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH10:30am every Sunday of the month5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month9:30am every Sunday during school terms

FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCHAn Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School LibraryKeith Moody Phone: 0414 570 871

ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsMay Mass TimesSat 22nd 6.00pmSun 23rd 9.00amReadings & CommunionSat 8th - 15th - 29th 6.00pm

ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213

ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH10am Sunday Worship. For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

CHURCHCommunity members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Fo-rums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Commu-nity Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010

ROTARY CLUB - ROXBY DISTRICT1st and 3rd Monday of the month For more information contact Sandy Sumsion ph: 0400 366 619

ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDESAndamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pmPhone: 0427 072 710

OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUPPhone: 8671 2892

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday and SundayPhone: 8671 2001CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIESTuesday, Friday, Saturday & SundayPhone: 8671 2001ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated)Meet at Roxby Downs Library during school Terms OnlyANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years. Phone: 8672 7018Meet at Andamooka Community Library

PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Wednesday 9:30am & Thursday 1:00pmCall School: 8671 3207

PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten9:30am - 11:00am Friday. Contact Kylie 8671 2447

ANDAMOOKA PLAYGROUP 9:00am - 10:00am Tuesday

ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING9:30am - 11:00am ThursdayMeet at the Dunes Café

RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB8:00am SundaySocial bike riding group. Meet at Stuart Road roundabout

ROXBY DOWNS CHILDCARE6:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayPhone: 8671 0911ANDAMOOKA CHILDCARE7:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MT DARE HOTEL - 8am – 9pm Open every day

OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS - Phone: 8671 2892

ROXBY ROAD SAFE - Phone: 8671 2892

GENERAL INFORMATION

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICEPhone: 8671 3231

ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE9:00am-5:00pm Monday to FridaySaturday morning by appointment. Phone: 8671 1900

VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICEDIABETES EDUCATOR - 18 JunePhone: 86485706

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 21 MayPhone: 86485800

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 21 MayPhone: 86485800

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 3 & 4 JunePhone: 86485800

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - 21 MayPhone: 86485800

DIETICIAN - 21 MayPhone: 86485800

PODIATRIST - 18 JunePhone: 86485500

CAMHS - 3 & 4 June(CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE)

PHARMACY - 3 & 4 June

DASSA - 18 June

HEARING SERVICES9:00am-2:30pm Monday to FridayPhone:1800 006 303DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUGPhone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)CRISIS CARE COUNSELLINGUniting Care Wesley Port AugustaRegional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

HEALTH

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If you love your footy like we do, or just want to have a laugh,

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The Monitor Newspaper6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725

John Pick Lauren Chessell Celeste Lustosa Jenny Lauder Millie Thomas Annarien Robbertse Jack McGuire

Phone (08) 8671 2683Fax (08) 8671 2843

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Journalist and Photographer

Production and Photographer

Administration Officer

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Advertising ConsultantFar North

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Depots

Antique& Household RemovalsLocal, Interstate & Country Storage

Delivery Specialists

Phone: 0427 716 173Roxby Downs • Pt Augusta • Pt Pirie

Walking, Washing, Training and at home care. Pick up and drop off.

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ONE SMALL STEP FOR DOGONE SMALL STEP FOR DOG

Or call for a free quotePhone Carly: 0448 350 801

‘One Small Step For Dog’ can provide:

Dog washing in a heated hydro bath,blow drying, clipping, brushing, ear plucking and nail clipping, or for something different, ‘hair dying’.

Daily walking for all types of dogs.

Care for all types of pets at your house while you are out of town.

Advice and assistance with obedience problems.

Free advice on your pets’ health as I have 2 years vet nursing experience.

Paint by PeterPeter Shimmin0413 832 195

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BUSINESS

POOL & SPA

OasIs Poo l ’s & Spa ’s a re back ! T h i n k i n g a b o u t putting in a pool? Why not make i t a f reedom poo l . Give Sue or Chris Bowskill a ring on Ph 0409 286 480 or 0429 809 308

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FOR RENT

3 bedroom house, newly renovated bath-room, huge insulated shed, above ground swimming pool, out-door entertaining area, price negotiable 0427 514 572 Company or private tenants invited to apply.

MOVING SALE

5 C a l l i t r i s C c t Everything must go! Sunday 16th May 9am – 2pm.

FOR SALE

FORD XF Ute VHW 950, a/c is good 15 inch mags, New tarp C.D, Km 151,260 Good working ute. Ph 0438 215 073 $4500.

FOR SALE

CampER trailer for sale reg: S305 TAO Hydraulic over-ride brakes, 45 Lt Water tank and pump, 3 water jerry cans, twin safety chains, clear zip-in windows for tent. In Adelaide but will bring up for genuine buyer, only used 3 nights pur-chased in September 2009. $9999 ono Greg Searle 0409699353

MEETINGS

FInal numbers are needed to see if the p roposed Weigh t Watchers meeting for Roxby Downs will begin at the end of May. To confirm your attend-ance please contact Kim Furnell on 0428 658 163.

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, sales focused Trade Salesperson/Storeperson to join our friendly team at our Auslec Roxby Downs branch. In this diverse role you will be responsible for:• Counter and telephone sales across multiple product ranges• Processing sales transactions• Stock audits and inventory• General administration and customer support• General stores activities including stock handling of inward and dispatch of goods.The successful applicant will ideally have experience in customer sales and service with proficient computer skills and the ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment. A can-do attitude and experience within a retail trade environment will see success.Product knowledge and/or experience in the electrical, industrial or safety markets is desirable, but not essential.In return for your experience, we provide:• Competitive Salary Packages• Incentives and Bonuses• Accredited Training and Ongoing Career SupportApplications close 17 May 2010. Please send resume to: [email protected] or mail to: Michelle Suridge, Branch Manager, 16 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs, SA 5725.

Trade Salesperson / Storeperson Roxby Downs

Career Employment Group is seeking registrations of interest from local

youth for a position as an apprentice Painter and Decorator.

This rewarding position is hosted with a substantial local building company.

Please send resume with cover letter to:Career Employment Group,

PO Box 50, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Roxby Downs Office79 Pioneer Drive,

Roxby Downs

Phone: 8671 3033 [email protected]

AT BLACKWOODS, WE HAVE ALL YOUR WORKPLACE NEEDS!

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We believe in providing outstanding service to our customers through fantastic people and right now we’re looking for a Customer Service person to join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:As a division of Wesfarmers Ltd, Blackwoods

is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety products. Our customers include many of the country’s largest and leading companies who all rely on us to provide all their workplace needs. Our friendly team at Roxby Downs process customer orders; handles sales enquiries, build great relationships with our customers and have fun. You don’t need to know anything about our products or systems because if you’re willing to learn, we’ll teach you.

QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in customer service

will be very well regarded but a great attitude is essential!

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Please forward your resume to [email protected]

or PO BOX 200 Roxby Downs SA 5725For more information contact

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Executive Assistant• Looking for a sea change?• Newly created role located in Cowell• Responsibility and challengeCowell Electric Supply is an Eyre Peninsula success story, specialising in providing powerline management, construction and maintenance services in mining areas and in remote and regional Australia. Led by 2009 Telstra South Australian Business Woman of the Year, Sue Chase, the company has embarked on a strategic growth plan with turnover forecast to exceed $37m by 2013. To deliver on these ambitious growth plans, Sue and the General Manager need a dynamic and experienced Personal Assistant to support them in achieving these goals. Based in Cowell, your role will include managing diaries and co-ordinating the calendar of events, supervising 3 administration staff, researching and preparing tender proposals, organising marketing activities and maintaining the website. You will demonstrate initiative and drive in your working style with proven ability to work autonomously across a range of diverse projects. Your effective communication skills and the ability to problem solve is essential. This is a role for a proactive, highly organised and motivated Executive Assistant who thrives on rolling up their sleeves and working with a team committed to providing quality products and services.

This is an exciting time to join Cowell Electric Supply where you really will have the opportunity to make this job your own and where your contribution will be critical to the success of the company. Relocation assistance will be offered to the successful applicant.

Forward application to Sue Chase by Friday 21st May 2010Email: [email protected] or Fax: 08 8629 2115Telephone enquiries are welcome on 08 8629 2136.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au

By Marie Tresize

D anny Cartwright has just pro-

posed to the love of his life but what should have been the best night of his life quickly turns to disaster when he is accused of murder-ing his best friend.

Based on the tes-timony of Spencer Craig an up and com-ing barrister Danny is sentenced to twenty two years in prison.

What follows is Danny’s quest to clear his name and exact revenge on those who destroyed his life.

Archer is a master-

ful storyteller and this novel is no exception the intricate plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing till the very end.

This is not a dull courtroom drama it is an engaging novel that will have you wanting to know what is next.

A highly entertain-ing read this is Jeffery Archer at his best.

This is one of a number of books read by the local book group this year.

The book group meets monthly and are always happy to have new members, for more information about the group please contact the Roxby Downs Community Library on 86710660.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 –

NEWS

WHAT’S ON sportsFRIDAY

SPIN - Pulse Gym - 7:30pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pmSENIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 6:00pm-9:00pmVOLLEYBALL - Sports Stadiums - 6:30pm W&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pmKARATE - Auditorium - 6:00pm-9:00pm

MONDAY

BUTTS AND GUTS - Pulse Gym - 9:00amX-FIT - Pulse Gym - 7:30pmBALLET - Auditorium - 3:30pm - 6:00pmCOME AND TRY SOCCERSports Stadiums - 3:30pm-6:00pmSENIOR SOCCER - Sports Stadiums - 6:00pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pmSENIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 6:00pm - 9:00pmSQUASH AUTUMN PENNANTSquash Courts - 7:00pm-9:00pmSENIOR BASKETBALL GAMESSports Stadiums - 7:00pm-10:00pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pm

TUESDAY

PUMP - Pulse Gym - 9:00amX-TRAINER - Pulse Gym - 6:30pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pmSENIOR BASKETBALL GAMESSports Stadiums - 7:00pm-10:00pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pmSQUASH AUTUMN PENNANTSquash Courts - 7:00pm-9:00pmJUNIOR INDOOR HOCKEYSports Stadiums - 5:00pm- 6:00pmSENIOR INDOOR HOCKEYSports Stadiums - 6:00pm- 8:00pm

THURSDAY

BALLET - Auditorium - 3:30pm-6:00pmKARATE - Auditorium - 6:00pm-9:00pmBASIC STEP - Pulse Gym - 9:00amSTRETCH & RELAX - Pulse Gym - 7:30pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pmWOMEN’S AND MIXED NETBALL Sports Stadiums - 6:00pm-9:30pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pm

WEDNESDAY

W&DFL JUNIOR FOOTBALL GAMES Town Oval - 8:00am-12:00pmW&DFL SENIOR FOOTBALL GAMES Town Oval - 12:00pm-5:00pmJUNIOR NETBALL GAMESOutdoor Courts - 9:00pm-1:30pm

SATURDAY

SENIOR NETBALL GAMESOutdoor Courts & Sports Stadiums6:00pm - 9:30pm

FRIDAY

SUNDAYJUNIOR NETBALL SQUAD TRAININGOutdoor Courts - 11:00am -12:00pm 3:00pm - 4:30pm

17 to 16 May 2010

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Office hours Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm Phone: 8671 0010

Fax: 8671 0452

To connect your electricity supply, you are required to lodge the paper work with the Council before 4pm on the day of connection. When vacating a property, you are required to lodge the paperwork with the Council 2 – 3 days prior to the requested final meter reading date. If you would like this paperwork faxed or emailed, feel free to contact us at the above number.

ARE YOU MOVING INTO OR OUT OF A PROPERTY AT

ROXBY DOWNS?

Web: www.roxbycouncil.com e-mail: [email protected] After hours Emergencies, please phone 0419 892 870.

Accounts for the 31st March 2010 Quarter have been issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid a late payment fee being added to your account.

WATER

We would like to bring to your attention the possibility of the dangers around the home swimming pool. Please ensure that pools are surrounded by child proof fencing, that the fence has required locking devices, is the correct height, and has a clearance to avoid climbing.If your pool is deeper than 300 millimetres and has a filtration system then you will be required to seek council approval.Information regarding the latest standards and regulations can be obtained from the Roxby Downs Council Office or on the Plan-ning SA website www.planning.sa.gov.auPlease note that it is an offence to fill a swim-ming pool with water if an appropriate safety barrier has not been installed. Council takes the matter of life safety associated with swim-ming pools very seriously.Council is currently undertaking random compliance inspections regarding Swim-ming Pool safety barriers associated with Approved Swimming Pools throughout the township of Roxby Downs. These inspections are aimed at ensuring the approved safety barrier has been installed appropriately and that the pool is adequately fenced with a complying swimming pool safety barrier.

POOL SAFETY AT HOME

C O U N C I L S N I P P E T S

Service SA operates at the Council Office on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY,between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm. Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests will commence after 4.00pm. All enquiries can be directed to: 131084

SERVICE SA

DOG REGISTRATION:• Any unregistered dogs will attract an expiation fine of $80.00. This expiation can be repeated every 14 days until the dog is registered.• All registered dogs MUST wear their tags, otherwise a fine will be imposed.• Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. WARNING: Dogs registered with another Council are NOT considered to be registered within our Council.An Expiation Notice will be issued if not registered with us. Proof of registration with another council is required and only incurs a minimal transfer fee.• Council would like to advise that due to a new Council by-law; only two dogs are allowed per property. Written application to the council for approval of more dogs is required.• Council are receiving many complaints about barking dogs. If you have a complaint, please come into the council and collect the relevant complaint form. If you would like a booklet on ways to stop your dog barking, please come into the council and ask for your copy.

CAT REGISTRATION:• New Council By-Laws require all cat owners to register their cats. Cats mustbe desexed and micro chipped before registration and proof taken to the Council office between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday prior to registration.• New By-Laws also make it a requirement that all cats are to be restrained to the owner’s property• Registration fee for a micro chipped and desexed cat is $28.00. A fine of $80.00 will be imposed for any unregistered cats and if wandering at large a further $80.00 expiation fine will be imposed.• Council would like to advise that due to a new Council by-law; only two cats are allowed per property. Written application to the council for approval of more than two cats is required.• If you are having problems with stray cats, the council hires out cat traps for a refundable bond, just come into the council office. Once caught, council will collect both the trap and the animal.• Council is offering to anyone wanting to dispose of their cat/s to sign them over to Council and they will hand them over to the Vet for re-housing or humane disposal.

DOG & CAT MATTERS

OPAL ROAD LANDFILL AND RECYCLING ON GOSSE:The refuse centre is open from 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. This is a FREE service and is located on Opal Road (just after BP on the left). Recy-cling can be taken to either the landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street. All enquiries can be made to: 8671 1154.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

2009/10 rates have been declared. Third quarters’ rates for this financial year were issued on 15.02.10. Payment was due on 17.03.10. If you did not receive a notice or have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during office hours.

RATES

Accounts for the 31st March 2010 Quarter have now been issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid late payment fees being added to your account.

ELECTRICITY

HAVING DIFFICULTY PAYING YOUR ACCOUNT?

Council is aware that some people may, upon receiving any of their Council accounts, experience difficulty with payment of them by the due date. Please feel free to visit the Council office and complete a Payment Arrangement Form as early as possible or phone and advise us.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WEBSITE AT: www.roxbydowns.com

The library is open 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9:30am - 12noon Saturdays. Tod-dler story time is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am. Membership to the library is FREE and a wide range of resources are available in-cluding books, DVD’s, magazines and Internet facilities. All enquiries to 8671 0660

LIBRARY

UNABLE TO GET INTO THE COUNCIL OFFICE?

If you need to pay a Council account, and are unable to come into the council office during work hours, we do offer payment via 2 ways: ∙ either by credit card facility via the Inter-net. Please include your account number in the reference area, and then advise us via email when making payment by Internet ∙ or by phoning us at the Council in work hours for over the phone payment.

Please note it is an offence to place public notices on trees, verandah posts etc. It is also an offence to leave Garage Sale signs adver-tising out in the street. Penalties may be in-curred.

PUBLIC NOTICES

A Prisoner of Birth

by Jeffrey Archer

BOOK REPORT

Women are invited to bring their own styler and the

friendly staff at Zealous will teach you how to straighten, curl, crimp,

braid and style your own hair to get the professional look we love after leaving the salon.

This training will happen on May 15th, from 9am to noon,

and it will cost just $20. All proceeds will go to the

Relay for Life and you can get more information and guar-antee your spot on the day by contacting Zealous on 8671 3039.

Helping your hair and Relay for Life

Zealous Hair and Beauty in Roxby is promoting a training session to help

people manage their own hair.


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By Millie Thomas

K arate is a sport of skill and self dis-cipline. Originating from Japan, the highly cultivated and widely respected

sport has been in Roxby for years, catering for those from white belt to black.

Th is weekend, on May 15 and 16, participants in Reinhardt Viljoen’s weekly Shotokan Karate classes will be “graded”, a twice yearly event that the students from the age of six years old and up

train for week in, week out.Th e karate classes are a part of the Shotokan

Karate International Australia (SKIA).Th e option is there for the students to par-

ticipate in state and national competition, but unfortunately, the closest competition circuit is in Adelaide. So for students, grading is the goal that they train for.

Students are graded on three diff erent catego-ries; Kihon (the basics, or fundamentals), Kata (executed as a specifi ed series of approximately 20 to 70 moves, generally with stepping and turn-ing, while attempting to maintain perfect form)

and Kumite (train against an adversary, using the techniques learned from the kihon and kata.).

Th e categories vary in style and diffi culty in ac-cordance with the belt colour being graded.

A head coach of the state from the Adelaide di-vision of SKIA comes to Roxby for the grading.

“We have two days (for the grading). We have a general training day where the head coach goes through everything, they (the students) can ask him a few questions. It’s just a fi nal preparation then on the Sunday, it depends on how big the group is but the actual grading only takes about twenty minutes,” said Reinhardt Viljoen, Sensei

and group organiser.“It’s a constant struggle to keep the kids con-

centration, that’s why we’ve raised the minimum age to six, it was four. It’s all about self discipline. Little kids need to learn to look after themselves, follow what needs to be done and be aware of what their doing,” he said.

“What we do here is not enough to get good at karate. We show them what to do then they need to take that home. When I was a child I trained three times a week for an hour and a half, then went home trying to kick walls and doors,” he said.

Shotokan Karate Shotokan Karate grading nearsgrading nears

Miners brush Roos aside

Th is game was always going to be a battle of Anda-mooka’s disciplined and set plays against the speed and fi tness of the Roxby Miners team.

Th e weather was perfect with very little breeze to take advantage of. Th e game started as a free fl owing evenly matched contest with both sides scoring goals within the fi rst fi ve minutes of play. Andamooka was moving the ball well early with set plays and disciplined disposal but were frustrated on several instances due to the numbers that Roxby pushed into their forward area.

Roxby were able to maintain possession for the ma-jority of the quarter through weight of numbers to the ball fi rst and mainly due to their leg speed, fi nishing the quarter with 3 goals 3 behinds to Andamooka’s 2 goals 2 behinds.

Th e second quarter began with 10 minutes of very tight in close contested possessions as both sides showed a desire to take the ascendancy of the match. Roxby settled fi rst breaking free and within minutes had set up numerous scoring shots with players such as Todd and Jake Roberts beginning to show their su-periority up forward with constant attack and pres-sure. Others aiding the cause were Jarrad Pyke, Ricky Prosser and Josh Rose, all beginning to stamp their mark on the game.

For Andamooka, big eff orts were being put in to try and counter Roxby with players such as their veteran, Rob Kraack assisted by Scobie and Bunnett. Th ere was great pressure applied in closing down forwards, led by Jimmy Barnes who tirelessly chased down players with all the subtlety of a freight train at full speed, hit-ting the ball hard and making Roxby earn every one of their 3 goals 3 behinds for the quarter for a mere 3 behinds for Andamooka.

Roxby dominated possession from the outset of the third quarter by being fi rst to the ball and ensuring they always had good options further up the ground. Th e Roberts brothers caused more havoc for the Roo’s and Cody Kenny continued his solid performance from the previous two quarters.

Under constant pressure, the usually dour Anda-mooka defence was under siege and capitulated to Roxby’s dominance allowing the Miners to score 5 goals 5 behinds for the quarter with Andamooka only managing to bother the scorers for two behinds.

At the third quarter break Andamooka was pleaded to by their coaching staff to make a contest, be account-able and try to win the fi nal quarter - this plea fi red the Roo’s up to a point, not allowing the Miners to run away with the game. Th ey contained the Miners to 2 -2 for their return of 1-1.

Th e game can easily be summed up by the fact that Roxby hit the ball hard and fast at every chance which at times left Andamooka no option but to chase players for most of the game and never really pushing to take control. Th ey could not stop the quick ball movement which Roxby do so very well.

Also good to see Graham Warren make a return to the umpiring ranks for this game demonstrating his ability to allow the game to follow it’s natural fl ow, hopefully not his last time back on the ground for the year.

By Greg Latham and Scott Sauerwald

Golf ResultsRexel Electrical Stableford Comp

OVERALL WINNER TRACEY KING 48DIV 1: TONY RICHTER 41DIV 2: GREG BRIND 43LADIES/JNR: PATRICK BRIND 40 SWEEPSTAKES: PAUL CUTHBERT 41, IAN JORGENSEN 40, TONY HOL-BROOK 39, GLEN MUNGUR 39, CRAIG SMITH 38, ROGER SCHOLEFIELD 37. LONG DRIVE DIV 1: MICAEL KING LONG DRIVE DIV 2: PAUL CUTH-BERT LONG DRIVE LJ: TRACEY KING NTP DIV 1: TONY RICHTER NTP DIV 2: BRIAN SHARAM

Great start to Softball

It was an excellent turn out on Sunday for the Opening Fun match of the Roxby Softball season.

It was refreshing to see so many new faces and enjoyable to rekindle some old rivalries. Because of the numbers that turned up four teams were put together for two games. Th e games were kept to two innings each and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Experienced players gave advice and as-sistance that was given to the newer play-ers and to those who just helped out with setting up/running the two games.

For those that could not make it and are still interested in giving it a go, there will be another game(s) this Sunday, May 16 at 11am on the town oval again.

All are welcome.

A Grade GHD Gems – 42 d Olympic Dam A - 35 Hornridge 1 - 50 d Sodexo Geckos - 35 B Grade Zodiacs 1 - 51 d Olympic Dam B - 31 Hornridge 2 – 61 d Andamooka - 35 C Grade Olympic Dam C – 38 d Zodiacs 2 - 16 Miners White – 44 d Hornridge 3 - 43

Justin Watson evades a tackle from the Roo’s Rob Sporton. Backing up from Roxby is Kain Zeptner and for Andamooka Mick Moloney.


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FOOTBALLER FOOTBALLER of the of the Year Year

Votes for Round 4 Coober Pedy Saints

3 Votes 2 Votes1 Votes

Hornridge Magpies3 votes2 votes1 vote

Roxby Districts Miners3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

Olympic Dam Devils3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

Andamooka Roos3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

Leaders Tally after round 4

Toby RipleyLuke ScobieDamien Hann

Ben GrimstonMitchell BlackieBrayden McEvoy

Bernard LennonBen BullerIan Brown

Jake RobertsJames TellferKain Zeptner

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Mitchell Blackie - 7 (Magpies)

Bernard Lennon - 6 (Saints)

Dyllon Male - 5 (Magpies)

Ben Buller - 4 (Saints)

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A GRADE PREMIERSHIP TABLE Played W L D F A % PtsCoober Pedy 4 3 1 292 283 103 6Roxby Districts 3 2 1 254 139 183 4Olympic Dam 3 2 1 209 213 98 4Andamooka 3 1 2 176 190 93 2Hornrigde 3 0 3 172 278 62 0

SENIOR COLTS Pts For Pts Against %Hornridge 173 22 786Roxby District 77 65 118Andamooka 65 77 84Olympic Dam 22 173 13

JUNIOR COLTSRoxby Districts 127 14 907Hornridge 42 28 150Olympic Dam 28 42 67Andamooka 14 127 11

SCOREBOARD ROUND 4Roxby Districts 12 goals 11 behinds 83 points defeated Andamooka 3 goals 8 behinds 26 points Best players for Roxby 1st R Prosser 2nd S Kaminski 3rd C Kenny 4th J Telfer 5th J RoseGoal scorers J Roberts 4 goals T Roberts 3 goals R Prosser 2 goals J Smart J Watson K Zeptner 1 goal eachBest players for Andamooka 1st D Reid 2nd B Harris 3rd R Kraack 4th T Ripley 5th T MuldersGoal scorers T Paull T Mulders M Bunnett 1 goal each

Olympic Dam 14 goals 7 behinds 91 points defeated Coober Pedy 7 goals 12 behinds 54 points Best players for OD 1st T Hornhardt 2nd D Rogers 3rd C Green 4th M Spinks 5th R MontgomerieGoal scorers R Montgomerie 5 goals D Rogers L Copeland 3 goals each D Hodgson 2 goals J Arnall 1 goal eachBest players for CP 1st T Wildy 2nd C Warren 3rd T Hannes 4th M Grava 5th I BrownGoal scorers B Buller 2 goals S Young A Dingaman M Ball C Warren M Rapaic 1 goal each

Round 1 Lightning Cup 9 a sideJUNIOR COLTS

Roxby Districts 15 goals 7 behinds 127 points defeated Andamooka 2 goals 2 behinds 14 pointsBest players for Roxby 1st S King 2nd J Dawson 3rd N Calligaris Goal scorers N Calligaris 6 goals W Abbott 4 goals S King 2 goals B Daddow M Ryan J Dawson 1 goal eachBest players for Andamooka 1st C Lynch 2nd N Wyatte 3rd B Forrest Goal scorers C Lynch 2 goals

Hornridge 6 goals 6 behinds 42 points defeated Olympic Dam 4 goals 4 behinds 28 pointsBest players for Hornridge 1st J McCarthy 2nd J Rigden 3rd J MaleGoal scorers J McCarthy 3 goals M Wilder 2 goals N Dunns 1 goalBest players for OD 1st L Weston 2nd D McInnis 3rd A CaburnayGoal scorers L Weston B French A Caburnay 1 goal each

SENIOR COLTSRoxby Districts 11 goals 11 behinds 77 points defeated Andamooka 10 goals 5 behinds 65 pointsBest players for Roxby 1st M Hayball 2nd E Zeptner 3rd J ChristallGoal scorers J Christall 6 goals E Zeptner 2 goals D Kenny L Ryan J Ford 1 goal eachBest players for Andamooka 1st B Kelly 2nd J Brind 3rd H FrenchGoal scorers unavailableHornridge 27 goals 11 behinds 173 points defeated Olympic Dam 3 goals 4 behinds 22 pointsBest players for Hornridge 1st D Male 2nd D Kraljev 3rd S CaputoD Kraljev S Caputo 5 goals J Grant E McCarthy D Male S Smith 3 goals each M Steer 2 goals J Elliot S Parker 1 goal eachBest players for OD 1st B Evans 2nd J Mason 3rd M AlvesGoal scorers unavailable

In a game that promised much and was branded as the game of the round lived up to expectations but sadly only for one half of footy.

Olympic Dam played host to the league leaders Coober Pedy Saints in the main game at the Roxby Oval.

Th e opening was played at frenetic pace and early it was a battle of the defences as the ball seemed to waiver between half back lines for an eternity.

Ian Brown, “the Naitanui lookalike” in the way he springs and his pace, kept the OD attacks at bay on the Saints’ last line, while Mark Bell was busy at the other end. He had the fi rst shot on goal but missed, something the Saints would lament at the end of the day.

They had three minor scores and controlled much of the play with their speed and obvious ball skills, but it was the OD Devils who got the fi rst two goals and hit the front. Th e resur-rected Leigh Copeland got the scoring started and put his fi rst of three through the middle. Hodgson got the second and even though OD were in front, the Saints had the majority of play.

It wasn’t until late in the term that Ben Buller put the Saints fi rst goal on the board.

By quarter time the pace and skills shown by both sides was entertaining a large crowd. OD led 2-3 to the Saint-ers 1-4, with the visitors told they had to play their own style of footy and at their speed.

Th e next quarter was another great spectacle and within the fi rst minute Ben Buller had his second goal and got the Sainters off to a great start. Mark Freeth at full back tightened up for the Devils, and with a quick reply the teams were going goal for goal.

Copeland was back in the scoring action after a silly free kick was given away in front of goal and again OD hit the front.

Rapiac, Wildy and the blistering speed of young Bernard Lennon gave the Saints an edge.

With the game on a knife edge, up stepped captain Daniel Rogers. His fi rst goal and his hard work in and around the packs inspired his team. Hornhardt, and Rhian Montgomerie with fi ve goals, Ingerson and Spinks became important players.

By half time OD had a cushion, lead-ing 6-4 to the Saints 4-8.

With only eight points separating the teams at the long break, whoever could control the ball in the “premiership” quarter would have the opportunity of victory.

Cam Green who had a tight battle with the speedster Lennon was just beginning to get on top and too often he was allowed far too much latitude by the young, enthusiastic winger who will learn a new chapter in his defensive game.

Monty and Rogers combined for a couple of quick goals and the move of Lennon from the wing to full forward was trialled, but failed.

Coober Pedy still had plenty of the play but turnovers were costing them dearly. Th e coach was frustrated watch-ing as his players won the hard ball only to see them kick straight to the opposi-tion.

By three quarter time and with a lead of 26 points the result was almost be-yond doubt.

Monty opened up the scoring in the one sided last term as Coober Pedy ran out of desire. Th e Saints could only manage one goal in the last while the OD players powered to a six goal vic-tory and an important psychological win against the team fancied as a seri-ous contender for the fl ag.

Both teams were without some of their stars and their next clash will be one to watch.

OD too strong for depleted SaintsOD too strong for depleted Saints

Zane Petty of OD has a mark spoiled by the athletic Tristam Wildy.

Cam Green makes sure this attack by the Saints is cut off.

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By Millie Thomas

The notorious Finke Desert Race is looming. For a lot of riders, it is their fi rst attempt at fi nishing the course, but for weathered Roxby Downs Finke racer,

Chad Billet, this year, will be the year he hopes.

“Finke doesn’t compare to other races. It’s totally diff erent to any other race that I’ve ever done. Th is is the only race that you can go 200km an hour weaving through trees. You actually have to shut your brain off ; when you go the speed you’re going,” he said.

“It sort of sets the par for everything else.“I had a knee reconstruction about six weeks ago, now

after that I’ve only just got back on the bike about three weeks ago and I’ve gone up to Alice (Springs) twice and just been riding everyday and gym and trying to prepare myself. Just trying to get the feel back on the bike after having two months off .”

Chad is sponsored by a lot of big companies around the country, including KTM Australia, HSC Rentals, Heading Contractors, Precision Engineering, to name a few. Th is is enough to indicate the promise of the young rider’s

career in motocross.“You’ve got guys that will go to other endurance events,

national endurance riders that lead the series and blitz everyone, but they’ll come up to Finke and they don’t even get top fi ve because it’s just that full on. You have to put yourself in a diff erent frame of mind that you would any

other race, because of the speeds.“Th ere are heaps of people competing from Roxby

this year. It’s going to be Roxby’s biggest turn out. Th e whole town’s getting behind it. Now it’s going to be easier when you go for sponsorship around here, because now,

everyone knows about it.“Th e rain has put a lot of wash outs on the track, but

the guys up there have been fi lling them in. Th ey’ve had heaps of rain up there, the Finke River started fl owing. By the time the race comes around it’ll still be the same track just a bit rougher in places.”

Chad tells of his harrowing experience two years ago, which resulted in a horrifi c shoulder injury, and head trauma. Th is was the same year, that competitor, David Schmidt passed away, as a result of crashing on the course.

“I was leading and then crashed. I ripped my shoulder out of its socket and had massive head trauma. It was pretty hard coming back from my shoulder injury.

“I’ve been really lucky to walk away from Finke.

“I always want to get the win. I never want to come second, I hate losing. Th e bike’s feeling strong this year and I’m feeling good considering the amount of time I’ve been on the bike. I defi nitely want to go for the win this year, especially the amount of years that I’ve been chasing it,” concluded Chad.

Preparing for the race of his life!

“This is the only race that “This is the only race that you can go 200km you can go 200km an hour weaving an hour weaving

through treesthrough trees””

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What’s happening at theRoxby Downs Cultural

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CLASH OF THE TITANSRated M Duration 106 mins.Zeus’ son embarks on a journey to stop the underworld minions from spreading evil to Earth and the heavens. Stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Gemma Arterton. Screens: Saturday 15th May BLOKES NIGHT 6pm, Sunday 16th May @ 3pm, Tuesday 18th May @ 7pm.

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GREEZONERated M Duration 114 mins.Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction. Stars Matt Damon, Yigal Naor, Said Faraj. Screens: Friday 14th May @ 7.30pm, Saturday 15th May BLOKES NIGHT 6pm, Sunday 16th May @ 7.30pm.

NANNY McPHEE & THE BIG BANGRated G Duration 109 mins.Nanny McPhee helps a young mother who tries to run the family farm while her husband’s away, she uses her magic to teach the children five new lessons. Stars Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregot, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson. Screens: Saturday 15th May @ 3pm, Sunday 16th May @ 11am.

BLOKES NIGHT double movie plusbeer ‘n’ burger‘Green Zone’ and ‘Clash of the TItans’Saturday May 15, 6pm til lateTickets $35 from Roxby Leisure

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GROUP FITNESS TIMETABLE

MON> 9am X-Trainer, 7pm SpinTUES> 9am Butts ‘n’ Guts, 7pm X-FitWED> 9am Basic Step, 6.30pm X-Fit,

7.30pm Stretch & RelaxTHURS> 9am Pump, 6.30pm X-Trainer

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