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Towns team up to boost visits WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

show described as “Shrek meets Mr Bean” is set to reach Roxby Downs.

Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show will be performed at the roxbylink auditorium on Tuesday, February 23. Mark Trenwith, aka Mr Snot Bottom, said the show would be fun for the whole family. “But dads beware, there will be a lot of them doing farts and other embarrassing things in front of their kids,” he said. CONTINUED PAGE 4

or the first time ever Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera are joining forces to promote the region.

The Roxby Downs Business Forum’s tourism focus group has been working with local businesses, the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) and Frank Wittchen from Transfield Services at Woomera. Together they are looking to place information about the area in upcoming publications including the Flinders Ranges and Outback Visitor Guide and Exploring the Stuart Highway and the Oodnadatta Track. Roxby Council regional business development officer Katalin Wilby said many tourists were unaware of Roxby Downs and its surrounding towns and this needed to change. “You can stay in Roxby Downs and either go to Andamooka or stay in Andamooka and visit Roxby Downs and Woomera – there are a heap of options,” she said. “You can head down the Borefield Road to Marree on a trek down that way, or you can go to William Creek or Oodnadatta. “A lot of people don’t realise you can do that.” Mrs Wilby said she was hoping that featuring in regional tourism publications would help attract national and international visitors. There are already pages on the three towns in Exploring the Stuart Highway and Oodnadatta Track, but Mrs Wilby said the information needed updating. With places like William Creek and Lake Eyre so close, Mrs Wilby said Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera could easily be added to existing outback tours. “Some of the key features in Roxby Downs include the Olympic Dam Discovery Tour, while one of the key drawcards for Andamooka is the unique old cottages,” she said. “There is also Arid Recovery that people can go and visit while in town. “At certain times of the year there are wild flowers and we have great flora and fauna that is unique to the area. “All those things are drawcards for the area.” While the forums are looking abroad to advertise the area, local media outlets like The Monitor and RoxFM are also being considered as ways of getting the message out there.

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Lizard Bites Back correction:

he Monitor would like to apologise for incor re ctly quoting a source in last week’s front page story (‘Lizard bites back with new message’, The Monitor, 10/2/16).

It was stated that Lizard Bites Back event co-ordinator Nectaria Calan said Olympic Dam had been shortlisted as one of the Federal Government’s nuclear

waste dump sites, which is incorrect. The closest proposed dump site to OD is in fact at Barndioota, north-east of Port Augusta. “The context within which we return for another protest at Olympic Dam this year is the Royal Commission and that three sites have been shortlisted in SA – not Olympic Dam,” Ms Calan told The Monitor last week.

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Vehicle catches ﬁre at Pimba

Police and the Country Fire Service attended a vehicle fire at the Pimba service station at about 5.30pm on Saturday. Examination of the vehicle determined it to be a non-suspicious blaze caused by the car overheating. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident but the vehicle was destroyed.

Car chase follows servo theft

An unknown offender in a black utility vehicle with Northern Territory licence plates allegedly drove away without paying at the Glendambo service station last Thursday. Police attempted to intercept the ute on the highway when they allegedly detected the driver exceeding speeds of 150km/h. A short pursuit followed after the offender failed to stop when signalled by police. The driver left the highway and moved onto station roads in the area, and it was at this point that police ended their pursuit. The vehicle was later located and was allegedly involved in a minor accident when it hit a police car before driving off. Further inquiries and searches have been conducted but the alleged offender was yet to be apprehended as of Monday morning.

Disorderly behaviour arrests

Police arrested a brother and sister for several offences at a Roxby Downs licensed premises on Saturday night. A woman aged in her late teens is set to face charges of hindering police, aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Her brother, a man aged in his early 20s, has been charged with re-entering a licensed premises, aggravated assault, hindering police, resisting arrest and disorderly behaviour. Both were bailed to appear in in the Roxby Downs Magistrates Court at a later date.

Roxby drink drivers detected

Two Roxby Downs men will have to appear in court after being reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol while driving around town last week. The first incident involved a 42-year-old detected with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.119 per cent when stopped by police on Pioneer Drive last Wednesday at about 6.30pm. The man lost his driver’s licence for six months and his vehicle will be clamped for 28 days. In the second incident, a man aged in his early 30s failed a random breath test when stopped by police on Tiliqua Crescent last Friday at about 11.30pm. After allegedly recording a BAC of 0.154 per cent, he was issued with a 12-month licence suspension. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

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BHP Billiton Olympic Dam emergency services ofﬁcers Richard Hobbs, Craig James, Brett Oliver, Carlie Hayward, Duane Arnell, Dave Madigan and Phil Mahon at last week’s memorial service. INSET: BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill and site chaplain of four years Barry Luke both spoke at Brian ‘Parto’ Partington’s memorial. It was Rev Luke’s last service in his position before relocating to Cummins on Eyre Peninsula. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

Tragedy still raw a year on WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

memorial service was held for Brian ‘Parto’ Partington at the Olympic Dam Football Club to mark one year since his passing last Wednesday.

Parto died during an underground rock fall at the Olympic Dam mine site on February 10 last year. Around 100 community members came together last week to celebrate his life at

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the football club where he had been a life member. BHP Billiton Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill attended to say a few words, while Reverend Barry Luke kicked off proceedings with his final service as site chaplain. Ms McGill, who took up her current position after Parto’s death, addressed the audience and assured them that BHP Billiton was doing all it could to ensure workers’ safety. Rev Luke had been a close friend of Parto and said it was on the anniversary of his pass-

ing that he began to think about and miss his friend once again. OD Football Club past player Tim Lange also spoke at the service. Mr Lange said club legends were rarely discovered, but Parto fit the bill. He said Parto would have left many voids in many people’s lives, and he would be “chuffed” to see so many in attendance for the service. A minute’s silence was held to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their memories of their friend, work colleague and fellow footballer.

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The final message was for everyone to support each other during this tough time, with the tragic death still raw for some people. A plaque was installed in the garden of remembrance at the OD mine site in memory of Parto that same morning. Meanwhile Ms McGill added in a statement that the week had been a challenging one for the team at Olympic Dam. “We commemorated this anniversary the way his team wanted — a low-key but heartfelt memorial of what Brian meant to them and the community of Roxby Downs,” she added.

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‘Snots’ of family fun on its way to Roxby Downs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 This will be Trenwith’s first visit to Roxby Downs and he said he was looking forward to the trip. He said he enjoyed touring rural communities because of the warm reception he received. “It is nice to get up there and have that community feeling – a sense the town is all there together to watch the show,” Mr Trenwith said. “It is good to see the community come alive.” Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show will be performed at the roxbylink auditorium on Tuesday, February 23, at 4.30pm. Tickets are available from the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre, with prices ranging from $12 for adults and $10 for children to a family-offour pass for $40. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Roxby Downs locals set to participate in an upcoming Co-Opera performance of The Mikado include Owen Lewis, Alice O’Connor, Mary Lewis, Silvie O’Connor, Mel Kemenyvary, Penny Knott and Mel Allen. PHOTO: Kristen Dwyer

Locals to sing in Mikado show WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ouring company Co-Opera will again be giving locals the chance to sing in its performance when it brings The Mikado to Roxby Downs in May.

This will be the fifth year running that Co-Opera has brought a show to Roxby Downs. Local music instructor Owen Lewis said it was always a great opportunity for the community to get involved with a performance of such a high calibre.

“To interact with the touring company is a great opportunity,” Mr Lewis said. “There are probably many people that think they can’t sing, but most of the time that is not quite accurate, they are just shy. “The more we have, the more people we will have singing together and less reason to be shy. “I encourage anyone in town to have a go. It is a lot of fun.” Rehearsals are being held on Sundays from 7pm to 9pm. Around six singers attended the first rehearsal two weeks ago.

However, Mr Lewis said he was hoping for a chorus of around 15 to 20 and a combination of men and women. School students will also be given the opportunity to join in on a few of the pieces on the night after participating in a workshop with the Co-Opera performers in the lead-up to the event. Already Co-Opera has brought plays including Madame Butterfly, Cosi Fan Tutte and The Bat to Roxby Downs. The Mikado will be performed in the roxbylink auditorium on May 28.

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Art Exhibition

Healing Hearts and Minds Exhibition

roxbylink Art Gallery

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Tuesday 23rd

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Mr Snot Bottoms Stinky Silly Show

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Clean Up Australia Day

Roxby Downs Township

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Community Youth Centre - 11.00am

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National Youth Week - Youth Fiesta

Community Youth Centre - 6.00pm

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FFSA Regional Round Soccer Event

Roxby Downs Small Oval

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Travel to Nepal - by Rachel Young

roxbylink Art Gallery

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Dirty Work Comedy - by the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars

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Black Screens – A Reconciliation Week Event

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Co-Opera - "The Mikado"

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The Colour Seen - by Marek Herburt

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Arts and Cultural Forum Celebrate 10 Years

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Stay up to date with these events by visiting: http://www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html For further information and bookings, please contact the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8671 5941 or vic@roxbylink.com.au Second half of program will be released later in the year Roxby Council and roxbylink proudly present the ‘What’s on in 2016?’ program, a showcase that brings a wide range of shows to Roxby Downs offering variety and interest for the entire community to enjoy. Page 4 -- Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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Physio services expand at Roxby WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocal health needs are set to be better met with the appointment of an additional physiotherapist in Roxby Downs.

Grace Gibbs (right) has joined Scott and Kristin Humphries at Roxby Downs Physiotherapy. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Scott Humphries will be joined at Roxby Downs Physiotherapy by New Zealand expat Grace Gibbs. Ms Gibbs moved to Australia after graduating from the Auckland University of Technology in 2010. She obtained physiotherapy work at Bordertown between two country hospitals and a private practice. From there she moved to Ceduna, where she had her own practice. “I learned so much, and having the extra responsibility allowed my clinical skills to advance,” she said. Ms Gibbs moved to Roxby Downs with partner Jamie Lloyd and their two children last November. She had been looking to get back into the workforce after having her second child earlier that year. Ms Gibbs said she rang Mr Humphries when she knew she was moving here and he was more than happy to have her come on board. “It is going to be excellent,” Mr Humphries said. “(It will be) good to have another pair of hands available. “It is good because she offers a different skill set.” Ms Gibbs is set to introduce a number of different health services later in 2016 — including aquatic and land-based exercise classes for pregnant women, falls prevention lessons and Pilates. In the meantime she will be assisting Mr Humphries with his patients. “It is a private practice, so I will be working on things like muscular-skeletal conditions as well as any strains, sprains or injuries people may have,” she said. Meanwhile Roxby Downs Physiotherapy’s Kristin Humphries will be offering relaxation and remedial massages once she has completed her training later this year. For more information about the practice, phone 8671 1444.

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Top young citizen always helping WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

nes Badman was unable to attend Roxby Council’s 2016 Australia Day Awards ceremony to collect her Young Citizen of the Year award for her efforts with the Youth Advisory Committee. However, it was for the exact reason she won the award that she was unable to be present. More than 4000km away, Ines was using her holiday in Fiji as a chance to visit underprivileged villages in Fiji, where she donated 19kg of stationery and text books to workers and school students. The contribution came from a combination of her and her family’s own donations, along with support from the Roxby Downs community. “I was over there already, so I thought I would do something to help,” said Ines. “Even if it is just a little bit, it is better than nothing. “They are doing it a lot tougher than

Roxby Downs local Ines Badman (left) with TJ, 2, whose parents struggle to afford books for their child. INSET: The host of the village accepts the donated items. PHOTOS: Supplied

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us, but the best thing is seeing how happy they are from such a small thing – things we take for granted.” Ines said in some of the villages in Fiji, some children’s parents were only earning $2 to $4 an hour and were unable to afford items like stationery and text books. Ines was unaware she had been nominated for the Young Citizen of the Year award and said she was surprised when she found out she had won. Her mother knew before she left that her daughter had won the award, and put together a small celebration on Australia Day. Then at 10.30am South Australian time, when the awards were being announced, she told her. “I just love helping people, I have from a young age – even if it is just a little bit,” Ines said. “I am part of the Roxby Youth Advisory Committee so I can help give back to the community, make a difference and help people.”

A small village on the Sigatoka River was one of the places Ines visited during her trip to Fiji recently.

Little Lizards The Monitor wishes a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this week’s Little Lizard, Kaylee Clark, who turns two on Friday. Does your child love celebrating birthdays? Send your name and contact phone number, along with your child’s name and date of birth, to editor@themonitor. com.au or phone 8671 2683.

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FEBRUARY 19th - Women@Life Cuppa, Dunes Cafe, 10am to 11.30am. Ph: 0413 609 102.

BLUE LASER LIGHT SHOW and DJ ANDREW

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20th - Roxby Market Day.

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20th - Pink Stumps Day at the Roxby Downs town oval, 6-11pm.

1st-5th - Annual trapping at the Arid Recovery Reserve. Ph: 8671 2402. 6th - Clean Up Australia Day. Registrations due by Friday, February 26. Email: anni.walsh@ roxbycouncil.com.au

20th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club membership & practice evening. 23rd - Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show, roxbylink auditorium,

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Beaten Track MOVIE NIGHT AT THE WOOMERA THEATRE Come to the W o o m e r a Theatre to see the kid’s thriller “G o o s e b u m p s ”, starring Jack Black and Dylan Minnette BBQ fundraiser to be held by the Woomera CFS, with proceeds going to support the CFS Movie tickets will be FREE

A pair of what appear to be the world’s ﬁrst opalised pearls were discovered at Coober Pedy recently. PHOTO: Supplied

Museum identiﬁes opalised pearls found at Coober Pedy T he South Australian Museum recently identified what are believed to be the world’s first opalised pearls at Coober Pedy. They were tested at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s facility at Lucas Heights, New South Wales, using a neutron imaging instrument. Dale Price and Tanja Burk

from TADA Opals discovered the pearls in an area known for opalised shells. “Finding a natural pearl is strange enough, but finding an opalised pearl is freaky,” said Mr Price. The SA Museum’s head of earth sciences, Dr Ben Grguric, said fossilised pearls were very rare, and these specimens were the only known example of opalised pearls.

Dr Grguric said they were likely from the Cretaceous period and more than 65 million years old. “It’s extraordinary that in the vast, moon-like landscape of what was an ancient inland sea these tiny 4mm specimens have been found,” he said. “What’s even more extraordinary is that opals rarely survive because the organic material in them oxidises.

“These are the only example of opalised pearls known in the world, we believe, which suggests that these were fossilised quickly and secluded away so they couldn’t oxidise. “They may even reveal something about the origin of pearls, which is still a mystery.” The opalised pearls were on display as part of the museum’s Opals exhibition, which ended on Sunday.

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Snacks and drinks will be available from the snack bar With thanks to: Woomera RSL Woomera CFS

Tuesday, 23 February @ the Woomera Theatre 6.30 PM start

Far North events FEBRUARY 21st - Undercover Flea Market, Gateway Shopping Complex, Port Augusta, 8.30am to 12.30pm. Ph: 8642 3459. 21st - Troopers Barracks Market, Beauchampe Lane, Port Augusta, 9am to 12.30pm. Ph: 8642 2787. 23rd - Movie night at the Woomera theatre, 6.30pm. Barbecue fundraiser and free screening of Goosebumps.

MARCH

Allyssa Lomman (right) was named the Young Citizen of the Year. PHOTOS: Courtesy of Gibber Gabber

Elizabeth Aldworth (centre) accepts her Citizen of the Year Award during a ceremony at Woomera last month.

5th - Desert Fringe Twilight Arts Market and Family Event, Gladstone Square, Port Augusta, 3.30-8pm. Ph: 8641 9175. 5th - Oodnadatta vs Station 20/20 Cricket. 9th-11th - Australian Red Cross Blood Service visit, Port Augusta. Ph: 13 14 95. 19th - William Creek Gymkhana.

MAY 7th - Oodnadatta Races and Gymkhana.

JUNE 11th & 12th - Marree Picnic Races, Gymkhana and Motorkhana.

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Brian Partington memorial service

Nardene Montgomerie, Anna and Arley McKenna and Kathy Hoffmann.

Darren Lloyd and Adam McEvoy.

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Tim and Rachel Lange with John and Jacinta Carr.

Michael Wedding, Maddison and Wade Hooper and Mikaela Wedding.

Mark Charlton, Scott Montgomerie, Gerry Mormile and Steve Austin.

Henry Andryszczak and Dwayne Gum.

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Elicia Daniels and Sister Pat Hogan at the roxbylink library on Thursday night.

Ben Haines and Ryneisha Bollard at Dunes Cafe.

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Bill Boehm and Kaye Doyle at the Valentine’s Day lunch held at Dunes Cafe on Sunday.

The roxbylink library celebrated the beginning of its extended opening hours last Thursday night. Pictured are staff members Carmel Schubert, Sarah Powell and Mikyla Hick.

Harini Wittachy and Jennifer Vance at the library celebration last week. Alina and Dan Cojocea enjoyed a Valentine’s Day dinner at the Roxby Downs Community Club.

Hayley Gates and Nathaniel Visentin at Dunes Cafe on Sunday.

Matthew and Lauren O’Loughlin at The Club on Sunday.

Kate McDonald and Pete Davies had a meal together at The Club on Sunday.

Jane and Steve Scarr at their Valentine’s Day dinner.

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Student study support available with Your Tutor W ith the 2016 school year now under way, there’s no doubt that parents and students are noticing that homework has started to ramp up – especially in the secondary year levels.

Homework can cause a lot of stress in families, especially when students need assistance and parents aren’t available or don’t have the knowledge to help out. Well, the Roxby Downs Community Library has the answer with the Your Tutor service available FREE to all library members. “Your Tutor is a service that we choose to fund to support Roxby Downs students with their independent learning in recognition of our remote location,” explains Library Team Leader, Sarah Powell. “Students can log on through the Roxby Downs library website from home (they just need their library member number and pin number) and they can then seek homework help independent of their parents.” Your Tutor is a national program aimed at supporting students from years three to 12 stud-

ying in the Australian education system. Curriculum-trained expert tutors are available from 3pm to 12 midnight, every day except Saturday (though limited to Maths and English on Friday nights), to provide help in: Maths • General Maths (general Maths for primary and lower secondary students) • General, Intermediate and Specialist/Extension Maths for senior students English • Skills and concepts • English and literacy Science • Science (years 3-6) • General Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics Assignment help for all subjects • Essay and report writing • Assignment research • Referencing and citation support • Study skills Business Studies Engineering Fundamentals Economics

All tutors are familiar with the curriculum in each state, however they don’t replace the important work done by teachers – they don’t teach content, but do give students methods and processes to ensure they understand what has been taught in schools. Each time a student accesses Your Tutor they will be connected with their tutor via an ‘online classroom’ which consists of both a chat room and a whiteboard. There is also a facility to upload documents and, separate to the live help, essays may be uploaded and Your Tutor will provide feedback within 24 hours. “The tutors have all undergone national child protection screenings too, so parents can be confident that their children would be interacting in a safe environment,” Sarah added. For more information about Your Tutor, call into the Roxby Downs Community Library during business hours or log on via the library website (www.libraries. sa.gov.au/roxbydowns) and follow the shortcut on the left-hand side of the page.

Last year’s ‘Roxby’s Alive and Kicking’ event included a soccer match between Olympic Dam and Roxby Miners football teams.

Calling on all local ‘celebrities’ – come and play soccer!

oxby Council and roxbylink are currently gearing up to host the third ‘Roxby’s Alive and Kicking’ Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA) Playstation 4 National Premier League game in Roxby Downs on Saturday, April 16. Before the oﬃcial game between West Torrens Birkalla and Croydon Kings, a ‘celebrity’ soccer match featuring local Roxby residents will again be held… and we’re looking for people to play! Any adults (male or female) interested in having a kick are asked to get in touch via email: amanda.m@ roxbylink.com.au

Dumped dogs: It’s just not on

ouncil has dealt with a number of dogs abandoned in and around Roxby Downs recently.

Unfortunately due to not being registered or microchipped, their rightful owners could not be located and the dogs were handed over to the local vet for rehousing. Council believes that these animals’ owners left Roxby Downs and let their dogs fend for themselves rather than take them with them. This is highly irresponsible, distressing for the animal and also unsafe given the high temperatures experienced at this time of year. Unwanted dogs can be surrendered at both the Council office or local vet (both located on Richardson Place) for a fee.

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9am to 5pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com Page 10 -- Wednesday, February 17, 2016

An abandoned dog recently seized by Roxby Council.

Dogs found ‘wandering at large’, whose owners cannot be identified or located, will be taken to the Council pound. Council will place a notice in a prominent place at the Council office describing the type of dog, colouring, sex and the time and place at which it was collected. If the dog is not claimed by the owner within 72 hours, it legally becomes the property of Council and will be passed to the local vet for rehousing if suitable. If you ﬁnd a stray dog, please notify Council immediately either by calling 8671 0010 during business hours or on our out-of-hours number (0418 892 870). If the animal is registered and microchipped it can be returned to its rightful owner.

LIBRARY Opening hours 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday 9am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0500 Email: library@roxbycouncil.com.au Library membership is free. A wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities. Toddler Story Time 9.30am Wednesday.

The match is a light-hearted opportunity for locals to get involved in what is always a fantastic night. Along with the celebrity and FFSA National League games, the night will also include the AIA Vitality Mini Roos demonstration (a showcase match by our junior soccer players) at half-time of the main game, as well as food and drinks for sale and children’s activities. Funds raised on the night will go towards junior sport in Roxby Downs. Put Saturday, April 16, in your diaries (the event will kick off in the late afternoon) and stay tuned for more information closer to the date!

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Opal Road Landﬁll now CLOSED to the public.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4pm) All inquiries 131 084.

Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area). Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon Sunday 1pm – 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154

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Minyma Talk: An Aboriginal women’s group

i n y m a Ta l k is a health and wellness initiative available to women of Aboriginal o r To r r e s S t r a i t Islander (TSI) descent, or females with partners of Aboriginal or TSI descent.

The group meets on a monthly basis to socialise, participate in handson activities and discuss any health and wellness concerns with an Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Minyma Talk has been established in Roxby Downs for 12 months and aims to: • Increase the voice of Aboriginal and TSI women w ithin the community • Identify areas currently lacking in Aboriginal and TSI women’s health and wellness • Generate new project ideas and initiatives • Increase social connectivity within the community • Reduce sense of isolation and other mental health effects • Create opportunities for creative selfexpression in arts and culture In the past 12 months Minyma Talk has participated in many activities and workshops including Green Cleaning, Green Beauty, pizza nights at the pool, arts and crafts sessions and the creation of a winning entry

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Thursday, February 18 @ 7pm 38 Pioneer Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, March 8 @ 6pm The Club Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, March 10 @ 6.30pm Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres)

for the Festival of Trees. This year the group is hoping to hold many activities – including creating sculptures and art for an upcoming exhibition, a jewellery making workshop, cooking classes and group fitness programs. For further information about Minyma Talk contact Kerry Orr, Roxby Downs Health Services Aboriginal Liaison Officer, on 8671 9028. Minyma Talk is proudly supported by Roxby Downs Health Services, Roxby Downs Community Board, BHP Billiton and Roxby Council.

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, March 3 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, April 12 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, February 17 @ 6pm Council Boardroom

FAMILY FORUM Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, March 17 @ 6.30pm Library Meeting Space

CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Ofﬁcer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com

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George Giakoumis Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Bill Boehm Sandy Sumsion • Angela Thompson

he Roxby Downs Health Forum supports health education within the community and raises awareness on current health intiatives around Australia.

This week is Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (15-21 February 2016), created by the Association of Dieticians. Australian dieticians want to inspire all Aussies to cook at home more often to achieve a healthy weight. This important week is all about getting the right advice and support for those looking to be a healthy weight – and who isn’t? With many Australians aspiring to eat better in the New Year, the 2016 campaign aims to get people

cooking at home more often. Research shows that people who prepare food at home are more likely to eat smaller portions and take in fewer kilojoules and less fat, salt and sugar. And, in turn, this is more likely to result in a healthy weight. More information is available on the website: www. healthyweightweek.com.au This year the ‘Roxby Foodies’ program will be launching in the new Community Youth Centre space, and the program will have lots of information on nutrition and healthy eating and cooking. Watch out for the Roxby Foodies information session to be advertised soon!

BOARD MEETINGS Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Ofﬁcer on 0418 833 818 to be included on the agenda. Conﬁdential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

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CHURCH NOTICES NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. Family-friendly, contemporary worship. A member of Australian Christian Churches. Meeting at the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church hall, corner of Burgoyne St and Stuart Rd, 3pm on Sundays. Interactive children’s ministry for ages three to seven and eight to 12. Features an innovative and engaging 12-month curriculum. For more details, phone Pastor David Bunyon on 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102. Website: www.newlifeccc.org. au/churches-news/ roxbydowns ST Barbara Catholic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays 6pm and Sundays 8am. At Andamooka on ﬁrst and third Sundays at 11am. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the parish priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on 8671 0925.

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MINER’S CUP COACH We would like to hear from anyone interested in coaching the FNFL v Broken Hill match to be played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, May 8, 2016. Application close Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Contact Bev Zeptner on 0418 846 079

Position Vacant ADMINISTRATOR Olympic Dam, SA Full time, permanent 9 month contract Our Mining Services operations provide a wide range of trade services to the mining, oil, gas and defence industries. We have been involved in the Olympic Dam site since its inception in 1986.

Netball Trials Tuesday March 1st Tuesday March 8th Time: 7PM Outdoor courts (behind the rec centre)

Coaches Wanted For ‘C’ Grade sides For more information find us on Facebook ‘Roxby Districts Sporting Club (MINERS)’ Or email roxbydistrictssportingclub@gmail.com

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The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with general administration and accounts recievable/payable, be familiar with site processes and be able to demonstrate a profound commitment to safety. They will also hold a current Drivers Licence. The successful applicant will have previous experience using accounting and inventory programs, and experience in accessing client online portals will be highly regarded. A mandatory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, is required upon acceptance of the position. Cowell Electric strives to be an employer of choice and offers an attractive remuneration, inclusive of varied allowances and additional superannuation contributions. To apply, please send a current resume & cover letter to emcfarlane@cowellelectric.com.au or drop a copy in to 42C Charlton Road, Olympic Dam. Applications close: Thursday, March 31 2016

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Residential Role Toll Global Resources – Toll Mining Services Olympic Dam, South Australia Toll is the Asian region’s leading provider of integrated logistics services, generating annual consolidated revenue of AU$8.7 billion and operating an extensive network of over 1200 sites throughout 55 countries across the world. As Toll continues to experience exceptional growth locally and internationally, we seek to recruit dynamic people who are keen to see their career grow with the business. Toll Olympic Dam specialises in the express delivery of timecritical documents, parcels and digital information. Every day our experienced team and unrivalled network consistently deliver solutions for our customers who depend on speed, reliability and transparency of our operations. By leveraging on our expertise, infrastructure, leading edge technology and proven processes, your deadlines will be met and business competitiveness enhanced. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work both in a team and autonomously and possess a strong work ethic. Company policies and safety regulations will need to be adhered to at all times. The position is a diverse role and will involve varied duties including intake of freight, sorting, scanning and delivering goods requiring signatures on delivery, creating con notes and organising outgoing freight paperwork and computer work. Management of Coregas Gas bottle stock, distribution, allocation, handling, ordering and customer service of accessing the online Coregas Portal. Adhoc tasks such as labouring duties and assisting other divisions. The successful candidate will possess: • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role • HR License • Forklift License Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): • Storing and Monitoring levels of stock, equipment and other items • Maintaining Inventory Levels • Minimise Stock write downs • Maintain Stock of high priority parts for core equipment • Generating purchase requisitions in order • The ability to undertake manual task if required as part of the task assigned. • Adhoc tasks such as labouring duties and assisting other divisions The successful applicant will need to pass the medical requirements for this role and undertake relevant inductions. This is a residential position located in Olympic Dam. It is a prerequisite for the preferred candidate for this role to undergo a criminal background check. Toll Mining Services can offer you a career in the mining industry where you will enjoy: • A safe working environment • A lifestyle working roster • Paid training opportunities • Development opportunities within the wider Toll Group. To make enquiries about this role, please contact Felicity Moore on 0437 065 018 during business hours (8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday).

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Club seeks a new wave of swimmers

Millie Cordy makes third squad spot

WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

he Roxby Downs Swimming Club is inviting locals interested in the sport to attend its comeand-try days next month.

They will be held at the roxbylink outdoor pool on March 2, 9, and 15. Committee members will be present to answer any questions locals may have. The club is also welcoming everyone to attend its time trials followed by St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Thursday, March 17. “That way when next season comes up we can then inform them of what’s going on,” said club representative Tanya Parker. Swimmers will be timed as they complete each stroke at different lengths – including 25m and 50m – with the aim being to beat their personal bests and using these times for competing at carnivals. The swimming club is set

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

illie Cordy was named in the Spencer Netball Academy squad for the third year in a row when selections were announced recently.

to attend carnivals at Booleroo Centre (on February 28), Whyalla (March 5) and Port Pirie (March 12) after previously competing at Roxby Downs, Port Augusta and Crystal Brook earlier in the 2015/16 season. Meanwhile the club is also in need of more coaches for the end of this season and for 2016/17, and is considering the option of holding a coaches clinic to help facilitate this. “Even if you’re not a coach but you’re interested, we might be able to work something out,” Parker said. For more information, contact Tanya Parker via phone (0427 710 664) or email (parkertm4@gmail.com).

Millie, 13, is the only player from Roxby Downs to be selected for the squad. She is hoping to make the under 15 team this year after missing the final cut last year. “I was really happy to have made the squad,” she said. “I have done it before in under 13s and under 15s, so the last two years, and made the final team in under 13s. “It improves your netball a lot because you are competing with the best from the region and you get to meet new people as well.” Training will be held once a month until September, when the final team will be announced, with the team then holding one more session before heading off to compete in October. LEFT: Millie Cordy has just been selected for her third Spencer Netball Academy squad in a row. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

Kaitlin Traeger (right) in action for the Eagles last Thursday night.

Belinda Ramsey (Hornridge) and Baylie Dadleh (Eagles) contest a jump ball to start the quarter.

Hornridge’s Christina Gutteridge moves the ball out of defence.

Belinda Ramsey (Hornridge) waits for a passing opportunity.

Peta Berryman (Eagles) dribbles the ball down the court.

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Basketballers welcomed at Whyalla WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

oxby Downs was well represented at a junior basketball carnival held at Whyalla on the weekend.

Five Roxby Heat teams – under 16 boys and girls, under 14 girls and under 12 boys and girls – entered the South Australian Country Basketball Council competition. The under 16 boys were unable to make it to the finals after losing to Broken Hill, 21-27, Whyalla,

11-37, and Port Pirie, 22-54, on Saturday and to Port Augusta, 2341, on Sunday. Their female counterparts, the under 16 girls, boasted one win against Port Pirie, 21-38, but lost their other games against Port Lincoln, 17-57, Whyalla, 12-55, and Broken Hill, 21-40, on Saturday to miss out on a finals spot. In the under 14 girls competition, Roxby lost to Whyalla 2, 1824, Whyalla 1, 9-58, Port Lincoln, 15-33, and Port Augusta, 26-52, on Saturday. This meant they played no games on Sunday as they failed to make the finals.

It was a one-sided affair for the under 12 boys when they lost to Whyalla, 6-56, Port Pirie, 12-81, and Port Augusta 1, 8-60, on Saturday. However, their final game for the day saw a closer competition ending with a loss to Port Augusta 2, 19-22. Roxby’s under 12 girls team lost to Whyalla, 22-32, Port Augusta 1, 8-60, and Broken Hill 1, 19-23, on Saturday. Local basketballers’ next major competition will be the Junior Country Championships in Adelaide next month.

The under 16 girls team with coach Ethan Zeptner. PHOTOS: Supplied

Brett Chamberlain and Millie Clarke with the under 16 boys team.

Roxby’s under 14 girls team with coach Tayla French at the Whyalla carnival.

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Adam Malm scored 75 runs for the Hornridge Wanderets during their game against Andamooka on Saturday night. PHOTO: Kristen Dwyer

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he Hornridge Wanderers are now sharing second spot in the Roxby Districts Cricket Association 2015/16 season after defeating the Andamooka Roos on Saturday night.

Craig Nicholls batting for OD. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Also in second place are the Roxby Miners, who lost to Olympic Dam on Friday night. Andamooka remains solidly in third with only two wins. Hornridge d Andamooka Hornridge had Andamooka all out for 164 after 35 overs in the first innings. Michael Hammerling, Shaun Taylor and Clint Gow-Smith all took two wickets for the Wanderers, while Zac Bradbery and Glenn Shorrock had one each. Top scorers for the Roos were Seb Griggs with 33 runs and Cam Faulkner on 27. It took the Wanderers 35 overs to score the runs needed in the second innings, when they finished on 5/176. Adam Malm (Hornridge) scored a healthy 75 runs, with the next closest being teammate Seb Griggs on 38. Seb Griggs was the only Roos bowler to take two wickets, while Troy Mulders,

Cam Faulkner and Chamila Rathnajake each took one. Olympic Dam d Roxby Miners The Roxby Miners were all out for 97 after 31 overs in the first innings against Olympic Dam. Seb Holbrook managed five wickets for OD, while Rein Geraghty took three and Patrick Glover and Brendan Hill had one each. Top scorers for the Miners were Matt Green on 28, Dave Kovac on 14 and Grant Aitchison on 11 not out. Olympic Dam needed only 26 overs to pass the Miners’s score with 5/101. Patrick Glover was the top scorer for OD with 28 runs, followed by Tom Krieg with 24. Josh Sheppard took three scalps for the Miners, while Stuart Orr was the only other wicket taker with two. There will be no RDCA matches this weekend in light of Pink Stumps Day being played this Saturday. The next games will be Hornridge against Olympic Dam on Friday, February 26, before the Roxby Miners take on Andamooka on Saturday, February 27.

Josh Sheppard (Miners) in action on Friday night. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Roxby Downs Cricket Association Friday, February 12, 2016 Andamooka v Hornridge 1st Innings Andamooka batting C. Patterson c D. Hart b S. Taylor ................................................20 C. Faulkner c Z Bradbery b S. Taylor .......................................... 27 S. Muthukumarana b M. Hammerling .......................................0 S. Griggs lbw G. Shorrock .............................................................. 33 T. Mulders c B. Wilkinson b C. Gow-Smith..............................19 C. Rathnajake c J. Way b z. Bradbery .........................................6 N. Shirodkar c J. Way b Z. Bradbery ............................................ 4 M. Samarakoon b C. Gow-Smith ................................................17 P. Meegasdeniya run out G. Shorrock .......................................15 V. Yapa run out....................................................................................0 F. Khan not out ..................................................................................0 Extras (11w, 0nb, 1b, 12lb)...............................................................24 Total ................................................................. all out 164 Hornridge bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs M. Hammerling 7 1 2 2 28 S. Taylor 7 0 0 2 35 Z. Bradbery 7 0 0 1 28 C. Gow-Smith 7 0 0 2 25 M. Bradbery 2 0 0 0 11 ‘Watson’ 1 0 0 0 10 G. Shorrock 2 0 0 1 11 A. Malm 2 0 0 0 14 2nd Innings Hornridge batting G. Shorrock c N. Shirodkar b T. Mulders .................................... 4 P. Jones b S. Griggs ..........................................................................38 A. Malm not out ............................................................................... 75 J. Way b S. Griggs ............................................................................. 23 S. Taylor b C. Rathnajake................................................................. 4 D. Hart b C. Faulkner ......................................................................... 4 C. Gow-Smith not out...................................................................... 4 Extras (12w, 1nb, 8b, 4lb) ............................................................... 25 Total ...........................................................................5/176 Andamooka bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs T. Mulders 7 1 0 1 26 C. Faulkner 5 1 9 P. Meegasdeniya 7 0 0 0 28 C. Rathnajake 6 1 31 S. Griggs 7 2 42 M. Samarakoon 3 0 13 NOTE: Results for Olympic Dam v Roxby Miners were not received before the required deadline.

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Roxby Rockets place second at NSW titles WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

ocal sidecar speedway racing team the Headland Roxby Rockets came away with second place at the New South Wales State Titles at Tamworth on Saturday.

The team consists of Roxby local Trent Headland (rider) and Mildura local ‘Daz’ Whetstone (passenger). They qualified as the second fastest among the non-seeded riders behind Broken Hill team Rick Howse/Adam Commons on Saturday afternoon before competing in the main event that evening. “After travelling 1700km to get to Tamworth, we were tired but eager to get out on the track and show the New South Welshmen what we’re made of,” said Headland. “It was pretty evident early on in the qualifying time trials that the Howse/Commons duo were going to be a force to be reckoned with, along with the usual suspects – such as Darrin Treloar/Blake Cox (NSW), who were already seeded into the main meeting.” The Rockets started off steadily, placing third against Treloar/Cox and Howse/Commons, followed by Rick Stephens/Justin Richards (NSW). From that point on until the A main final it was a clean sweep for the Rockets, who won every heat. They succeeded against favourites including Brodie Cohen/Josh Sinnott (Qld), Andrew Buchanan/Cox (NZ) and Damien Neische/ Mitchell Spear (SA). “Each heat presented its own challenges, but we were fortunate to have a steady run with the bikes, without any major mechanical issues – which was a far cry from our last meeting in Whyalla, which saw a piston exit unexpectedly out the back of the bike mid race,” Headland said. The A main final was a tight competition, with the Rockets competing against the likes of nine-time Australian champions Treloar/ Cox and household names Howse/Commons and Grant Bond/Glenn Cox (NSW).

Trent Headland and 'Daz' Whetstone from the Headland Roxby Rockets with Blake Cox, Darrin Treloar, Rick Howse, Adam Commons, Grant Bond and Glenn Cox at the NSW State Titles on the weekend. PHOTO: Katrina Goldsmith

Treloar/Cox ended up the victors to claim their 18th NSW State Titles, followed closely by a competitive Headland/Whetstone and followed up by Howse/Commons and Bond/ Cox. “The night’s decider was a good clean race – hard-fought and with a well-deserved victory to Treloar/Cox, who suffered engine troubles earlier in the race and resultantly had

to fight through the B final to make it to the A,” Headland said. “I am extremely thankful and proud of my team, who once again stepped up to the bar to produce some exemplary results. “This stuff just doesn’t happen overnight. Thank you to all, and a special ongoing thank you to my resilient sponsors.” Check out the ‘HEADLAND ROXBY

ROCKETS’ Facebook group to view live racing updates at each meeting in which the local team competes. The Rockets will travel next to Mildura on Saturday, March 12, for the Olympic Park Speedway Sidecar Spectacular before taking on the ‘business end’ of the season – the Australian Titles, Oceania Championships and World Cup – later next month.

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