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ABOVE: The Northern Pioneers (dressed in white) took on the Southern Scorchers (in pink) as part of the weekend’s Pink Stumps Day fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation. BELOW: Attendees formed a combined male and female symbol to represent the fact that breast cancer affects both men and women. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Cricketers go in to bat against cancer WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER AND RYNEISHA BOLLARD

undreds turned out to support this year’s Roxby Downs Pink Stumps Day event and helped raise around $15,000 for the McGrath Foundation on Saturday night.

Roxby Districts Cricket Association president Paul Trotta said both spectators and players thoroughly enjoyed the night. A competition to name this year’s sides – won by Katie Meadow and Greg Weltner – saw the Northern Pioneers take on the Southern Scorchers for the charity match. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 MORE PHOTOS ON PAGES 10, 11 & 15

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Millie is up for the challenge WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

oxby Downs Area School year 11 student Millie Clarke i s tick ing s ome thing off her ‘bucket list’ by taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave.

Roxby Downs Area School year 11 student Millie Clarke is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

Millie told The Monitor she had been thinking about taking on the challenge for a few years now, but it was not until seeing that Ethan Zeptner would be doing it that she finally decided to give it a go. “It’d be good to have even more people do it,” she said. Millie said she was unsure of when she would be having

her hair shaved off but she felt “pretty scared” about it. However, she said she was more concerned about raising money for a good cause than how she would look after the shave. “People started donating and I thought ‘I can’t get out of this now’,” she said. “It’s also kind of a bucket list thing.” Millie has set a fundraising goal of $2000 and had already passed the $500 mark soon after announcing her campaign. To make a contribution towards her cause, visit: http:// my.leukaemiafoundation.org. au/millieclarke

Nicola seeks community support

oxby Downs woman Nicola Butler is hoping her participation in the World’s Greatest Shave will help her overcome personal challenges while also supporting others.

contribute to the Leukaemia Foundation’s research. Her fundraising goal is $4800, which is enough to fund three months of laboratory costs for a research project to discover better treatments for blood cancer. After starting her campaign last week she has raised more than $300 and will be appealing to friends, families and acquaintances for donations. “The good thing is that you can still raise funds right up until the end of June,” she said. Her six-year-old son Tyler even gave up his $80 in pocket money and is thinking about doing the shave with her. Ms Butler said the Leukaemia Foundation had been in touch with her and she had appreciated their support. “It’s a real-life organisation that is

Ms Butler told The Monitor she had been experiencing depression recently and wanted to raise awareness about mental health issues during her fundraising campaign. “I’ll be able to share those messages at the same time,” she said. “I want to see that there are people out there that can come together and support a common cause. “Really for me it’s about connecting to that greater good.” Ms Butler said she had also lost family members to cancer and wanted to

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there to respond, and they do,” she said. Ms Butler plans on doing the shave during the official week (March 1013) and will be joined by her partner, Michael Fereti, who will be getting his arms and legs waxed. Mr Fereti is participating in the World’s Greatest Shave in honour of his grandmother, known to him as Nan, who died from cancer in 2007. “I’m prepared for the pain,” he said. It is understood Mr Fereti’s mother, Jodi Walker-Fereti, is also set to participate by colouring her hair. However, both were yet to upload a page to the World’s Greatest Shave by The Monitor’s print deadline. To donate toward Ms Butler’s cause, visit: http://my.leukaemiafoundation. org.au/nicolabutler BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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World’s Greatest Shave participant Deb Price will also be donating blood stem cells to her brother, John Hansen, who was diagnosed with leukaemia 12 months ago. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

ocal woman Deb Price is set to give up more than just her curly locks for this year’s World’s Greatest Shave.

Her brother, John Hansen, of Port Pirie, has been receiving treatment for leukaemia in Adelaide for the past 12 months. Mr Hansen’s chemotherapy has failed to fully eradicate the cancer from his blood, meaning his next hope for a cure is a stem cell transplant. Mrs Price recently discovered that she is a bone marrow match with her brother and will therefore be able to participate in a transplant once he recovers from his most recent round of treatment. The same blood-forming cells found in bone marrow are also present in circulating blood, from which it is easier to extract the cells. “I’m still trying to get my head around it,” Mrs Price told The Monitor. “In the beginning I didn’t want to know what was done because I was already committed, but I’ve had appointments with doctor and psychologists and they’ve been very good in explaining everything.” Mrs Price will receive injections to boost her number of white cells before they are extracted from her blood via a vein in one arm. Her red cells and platelets will be returned through a vein in her other arm. The process will take several hours and she is expected to be in recovery for a number of days afterwards. “My pain will be nothing compared to what John has been going through,” she said. Mrs Price’s donation will be transplanted into her brother with the aim of using her healthy cells to cure his cancer. Mr Hansen has been staying at the Leukaemia

Foundation’s Flinders Lodge accommodation in Adelaide while receiving his treatment. Mrs Price also stayed there while being tested for the bone marrow match. She said participating in the World’s Greatest Shave was her way of giving back to an organisation that had done so much for her brother and other blood cancer patients. Mrs Price plans on having her hair shaved off after she gets confirmation of a date for the transplant. She started her fundraising last week, when she set herself the goal of reaching $2000 before the shave. Mrs Price attracted about $1000 in online and cash donations within 24 hours of announcing her campaign, and passed the $3000 just a few days later. “The support from the community is just incredible already,” she said. Mrs Price is looking into different fundraising opportunities including a cheesecake sale and attracting sponsors for her shave. To make a cash donation towards her cause, visit Mrs Price at the Roxby Downs Smokemart. Alternatively contributions can be made online (http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/debbieprice). Meanwhile The Monitor is still welcoming locals to get in touch if they would like publicity for their participation in the World’s Greatest Shave. More profiles are set to appear in an upcoming edition.

Zep’s doing it for Dad Keep charged.

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than Zeptner will be braving the World’s Greatest Shave as a way of thanking the local community for its support both before and after his father’s death.

Ethan Zeptner will be having his hair shaved off during the local basketball grand ﬁnals in April. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

sponse demonstrated the generosity of Roxby Downs residents. “Whether they know

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John ‘Zeppy’ Zeptner died following an eightmonth cancer battle in September 2014. “When he was diagnosed we had a lot of help from the whole community,” Ethan told The Monitor. “It’s coming up two years since Dad passed away, so I thought it’s time to give back to other people in need.” Ethan is set to have his hair shaved off during the local basketball association grand finals in April. “I’m hoping that people will get around the cause and donate,” he said. Ethan is aiming to raise at least $2000 as this is enough for the Leukaemia Foundation to support travel and accommodation for one week’s worth of blood cancer treatment. He had already passed the $1000 mark last week after only a few days of starting his fundraising campaign. Ethan said the re-

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Wellington a good sport for Pink Stumps Roxby Districts Cricket Association president Paul Trotta with Scorpions cricketer Amanda Wellington at Pink Stumps Day on the weekend. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ink Stumps Day’s special guest Amanda Wellington made the trip up from Adelaide despite injuring her ankle during a fielding drill at training last Thursday.

Wellington was the youngest-ever player to debut for South Australian women’s cricket team the Scorpions after being selected at age 15. She was also a member of the inaugural Adelaide Strikers team that competed in the

recent Women’s Big Bash League. Wellington told The Monitor after Saturday night’s charity match she was thrilled to be part of such a special event. “It is a great event and I didn’t want to miss it,” she said. “I was telling Katalin (Wilby) and Paul (Trotta) that I didn’t want to leave them without anyone on such short notice. “I just wanted to come up and do what I could.” The 18-year-old said she was pleased to see such a strong turnout, and the crowd had created a positive vibe throughout the night.

While the young leg spinner – recently described by former Australian test great Adam Gilchrist as the ‘Shane Warne’ of women’s cricket – was unable to participate in the match, she said she was impressed by some of the junior talent on show. She said it was also important to be part of an event that raised awareness for such a significant cause. This was her first visit to Roxby Downs and she said she had enjoyed her time here. “I loved the scenery here, just all the red sand and the old history – I just love that kind of stuff,” she added.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 An auction collected more than $7000 for the cause, while other fundraisers included a champagne stall and the sale of McGrath Foundation merchandise. If the 2016 Roxby Downs Pink Stumps Day event is crowned Australia’s highest fundraiser of its kind, it will be for the third year in a row. Last year’s success has already earned the community a visit from charity co-founder Glenn McGrath, with a date yet to be confirmed. “It is really exciting,” Trotta said. “At this stage we are just trying to think about what to do and working out when he is available.” Event emcee Jack McGuire also served as auctioneer with help from volunteer spotters, who kept an eye out for bidders. Top-selling auction items included flights, accommodation and corporate box tickets for two people to see the Strikers cricket match in Adelaide on New Year’s Eve. The package sold for $1000. Two flights to Adelaide plus accommodation for the weekend (donated by Roxby Travel) went for $750. A Strikers bat signed by the players and a West End Redbacks bat signed by Phil Hughes and teammates were auctioned off at $650 each. A Kingston Homestead accommodation package (donated by Ahrens) sold for $640, while a Pink Stumps Day and Hawthorn Hawks-themed fire bucket (courtesy of Roxby Engineering & Fabrication) went for $550. Following the auction, which was held during a break between innings, event attendees were invited to gather on the oval to form a joint male and female symbol. Organisers designed the shape to reflect on the fact that breast cancer affects both men and women. For more information about the McGrath Foundation, visit: www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au

RIGHT: Mark Holden with Maz Turner from the Marree Hotel at last year’s Queen of the Desert Festival. PHOTO: Supplied

Festival a hit with Holden WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

f last year’s event is anything to judge it by, next month’s Queen of the Desert Festival in the Far North is set to be an “extraordinary” and “wonderful” affair.

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These were the words used by Australian singer, actor and television personality Mark Holden to describe the 2015 festival, for which he was the ambassador. A family trip to Argentina has prevented Holden from participating this year, but he said he planned on returning for the 2017 event. The Queen of the Desert Festival sees teams of dressed up people and vehicles travel from Marree to Coober Pedy in a celebration of the South Australian outback and the films made there. Holden said he “loved every bit” of last year’s festival, partly because he had never been along the Oodnadatta Track before. “I was impressed with how vast and remote it is up there,” he said. “The story telling was fantastic – people were telling stories all the way along. “Every part of it was extraordinary and wonderful, really. “I can’t wait to do it again. It’s a very special part of the world, and it’s good for ‘city slickers’ to get an understanding of the remoteness of it.

“(The festival) is for anyone and everyone, and I can highly recommend to it.” Holden said he shared in Marree and William Creek locals’ frustrations about the lack of mobile phone and internet coverage while staying in the area. “It was quite a revelation, really,” he said. Apart from being an adventure for participants, the festival also helps to raise funds for Blue September – a nationwide awareness initiative for cancers affecting men. Holden became one of the charity’s inaugural ambassadors eight years ago and continues to support the organisation. As a cancer survivor himself, he said he was pleased that the festival had chosen such a worthy charity partner. This year’s Queen of the Desert Festival is set to begin at Marree on March 23 before ending at Coober Pedy in time for its Opal Festival parade on March 26. Entry costs $150 per person (children aged under 12 are free), with participants encouraged to arrange donations ahead of the event to help Blue September reach its fundraising goal of $15,000. A significant prize is set to be awarded to the highest fundraiser. For more information and to register, visit www.queenofthedesertfestival. com.au or phone 8675 8344.

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The man was stopped by police on Stuart Road, Roxby Downs, as part of a random breath test. He allegedly returned a blood alcohol concentration reading of 0.109 per cent. The man was reported and issued with an immediate six-month driver’s licence suspension. He will have to appear in court at a later date.

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Myall Grove Holiday Park changes hands WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

ustralia’s largest operator of lifestyle holiday parks became the new owner of a local business earlier this month.

Discover Holiday Parks acquired 21 sites as part of its takeover of rival company Aspen Parks. Among them was Myall Grove Holiday Park on Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs,

where new signage and other rebranding initiatives will be introduced. Discovery’s director of operations, Kingsley Hall, said Myall Grove was a “good acquisition”. Mr Hall said many of Aspen’s parks were in towns where Discovery had no presence. “I just think it’s a great fit there in that they’re in very complimentary locations,” he said. Mr Hall said rebranding would be completed at the new parks within the next six months, with infrastructure upgrades also

planned to varying degrees at the sites. “We’ve got a plan to do a fair bit of work on some of the parks that we’ve bought,” he said. However, Mr Hall added that localism remained a high priority for Discovery Holiday Parks, and Roxby Downs would be no exception. “Whilst we will rebrand Myall Grove to bring it into the Discovery brand, it will maintain its local element,” he said. “We like to retain a really strong sense of community within all of our parks.”

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hargrilled lamb chops atop a hearty chickpea stew was the highlight of an enjoyable evening spent at the Roxby Downs Tavern.

The entrees and mains came out in quick succession – an impressive feat considering there was a large crowd amassing for a meal on a warm Saturday night. The Cajun chicken shasliks were tasty and presented well, and the chicken burger was made all the better with the addition of grilled camembert. Dessert was a caramel custard tart. It was disappointing as it appeared to be pre-packaged portions placed on a plate with vanilla ice

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cream, not the promised macadamia nut flavour. The Tavern is a suitable recommendation if you are looking for simple meals done well and at a good price.

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oxby Downs woman Bree Butler has joined The Monitor as its new cartoonist.

Ms Butler grew up in Roxby, where she lived with her parents and sisters before leaving to study commercial cookery in 2006. She returned in 2013 and has been pursuing her passion for art in her spare time. “It quiets my brain and offers an amazing escape from reality,” she said. “It helps to communicate certain things I wouldn’t be able to with words.” Ms Butler specialises in ‘name art’, which involves writing someone’s name in the centre and drawing different images associated with that person around it. “I started my name art pieces as a gift for a boyfriend at the time, and people really liked the idea and began asking me to create them for their loved ones,” she said. “I liked the idea of creating something that’s uniquely theirs. Quotes, favourite bands, sport, inside jokes – things that define that person are all in one gift. “It’s something specially personalised just for them.” Ms Butler also operates a face painting and special effects make-up service, which she started after developing the skills for her mother’s The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed parties. Her newest venture as The Monitor’s cartoonist will be in addition to her other activities. “I’m excited to start a new adventure and challenge,” she said. “I’m hoping I can grow as an artist from it.”

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significant benefits to regional communities. • Signiﬁcant value could be derived from local processing of uranium into fuel, particularly through a fuel leasing program. • Current administrative and regulatory processes are sufficient to manage any risks. • Dual environmental approvals currently required for uranium mining have increased costs and timeframes for regulatory approval and are unnecessary. • 11,000 containers of uranium oxide have been exported from SA to date with no adverse impacts to workers, the public or the environment. SACOME’s submission to the Royal Commission in August last year outlined the world-class industry that exists in SA and

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the opportunities that may arise from an expansion into the nuclear fuel cycle. Chief executive Jason Kuchel welcomed the commission’s findings, particularly the determination regarding dual environmental approvals. “SACOME has long called for the removal of unnecessary and onerous duplication in regulation for uranium mining and milling,” he said. “There is no reason why uranium should be treated any differently to any other mineral that is mined here, and the findings confirm the detrimental impact our dual system is having in terms of increased costs and unnecessarily long approvals times. “The ﬁndings also conﬁrm the value in increasing our involvement in the enrichment and further processing of uranium.

“Additionally, the commission’s findings have confirmed the increasing, key role nuclear energy is playing worldwide in providing low emission energy to address climate goals. “While the tentative findings suggest the economics for nuclear energy in Australia are not favourable in the current climate, nuclear power has the scope to be viable in the future and deliver significant advances for reducing carbon emissions. “In the not-too-distant future, small-scale modular reactors could be used to power remote mine sites and communities. “For these reasons, the commission is right in calling for Australia to remove the outdated legislative impediments that stop the potential for nuclear power.”

Improved performance at Olympic Dam

culture change at Olympic Dam is delivering improved results for BHP Billiton’s team in South Australia – according to the mine’s asset president, Jacqui McGill.

Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce lunch in Adelaide earlier this month, Ms McGill reflected on the past year, noting the raft of challenges the asset faced just 12 months ago from both a safety and operational perspective. She explained how these were addressed by making changes to organisational design and operational improvements. “We took some strong decisions quite early – we made significant changes underground to reduce the risks our team members were exposed to,” she said. “We continued to operate the mine at full capacity, which enabled us to build inventory, and we took the opportunity to do significant maintenance in the surface plant while we had the time. “We also invested significant resources into reviewing the design of our organisation.

A culture change is delivering improved results for BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine site.

“This redesign has been monumental in changing how we work and in delivering value. It led us to simplifying our organisation – we went to a two general manager structure and increased the scope of our managers and superintendents.” However, Ms McGill went on to say that the most important factor in delivering results was focusing on leadership and creating the right culture. “When you have a

culture that gets why you are doing something rather than telling them what to do and how to do it, you build leadership at all levels of the business,” she said. When you understand the overarching goal, you get 100 per cent of your team working on the right problem – silos disappear and discretionary effort increases.” Citing a range of examples where Olympic Dam employees had stepped up and imple-

mented changes that have improved operational performance, Ms McGill reported that Olympic Dam was now regularly delivering production against the mine plans. “This is more than that just good news for BHP Billiton and the 3000 Olympic Dam employees and contractors,” she said. “As a major contributor to South Australia’s economy – spending over $580 million with South Australian suppli-

ers and paying over $70 million in royalties and taxes in the 2015 financial year – these results are also good news for the state more broadly. “They demonstrate that it’s possible to operate a globally competitive mine and processing plant right here in South Australia – which supports my strong view that this state is not only a great place to live, but also a fantastic place to do business.”

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Roxby Council Sport & Rec Master Plan early concepts presented

rogress continues on the Roxby Sport and Recreation Master Plan, with early concepts and options presented to the Sport and Recreation Steering Committee on Monday, February 15.

The options are the latest step in the Roxby Sport and Recreation Review – a process that kicked off around 18 months ago tasked with looking at the town’s current and future sporting and recreation needs. A grant from the South Australian Office of Recreation and Sport assisted with funding the Master Plan works, which

are being managed by Adelaidebased One Eighty Sport & Leisure Solutions. “Our presentation last Monday night was a chance to show the Sport and Recreation Steering Committee where we are up to in the process and get their feedback on some early options,” said One Eighty SLS Director Mark Band. “We did stress to them that it was early stages so nothing is ‘set in stone’ as yet, and it was all about seeking their thoughts and comments on the options and concepts so far.” From here, Steering Committee representatives have received

the options to take back to their sporting and recreation groups and organisations for further discussion. “We’ve asked them to get any further feedback back to us by Friday, March 4,” Mark said. “From there, we’ll refine the concepts further and then come back to the broader community for their feedback in late March/ early April.” Dates and venues for the community consultation will be advertised in the coming weeks once known. The plans will also be available on www.roxbydowns.com for public viewing at the same time.

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ommunity safety and well-being is of the utmost importance to Roxby Council, and we’re pleased to confirm that we do not use toxic chemicals to control weeds in our community spaces.

Recent media reports have suggested that some Australian councils are still using glyphosate for weed control, despite a World Health Organisation warning that the chemical probably causes cancer. This has raised concerns around community health impacts – not only for the staff applying the chemical, but particularly when it is being used in spaces such as playgrounds and parks. Roxby Council hasn’t used chemicals for weed control for some time and has used a steam weeder very effectively for the last 18 or so months. “The fact that many commercial pesticides may be harmful is something we’ve been aware of for a long time, and

we’ve trialed various alternative weed control methods (including hand weeding for years) here in Roxby,” said Roxby Council Works Manager Peter Keller. “In late 2014 we purchased an Australian-made Steamwand, which basically uses a mixture of boiling water and steam to give the weeds a thermal shock, exploding their cells on contact and leaving them brown and crispy within hours. “The good thing about this method of weed control is that it fits in the back of the ute, is easily operated by our contractor, Outback Landscaping, and just requires water to eradicate the weeds.” “It is also safe, non-toxic, effective and a cost-efficient alternative to the spraying of harmful herbicides.” As part of their contract with Council, Outback Landscaping removes weeds from Roxby streets, parks and playgrounds on a regular schedule, as well as ‘as needed’ after large rain events.

NEWS IN BRIEF Library hours extended

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 8 -- Wednesday, February 24, 2016

LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Wednesday (repeat) 9.30am start 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.

Water, power bills reminder

The slightly longer hours are aimed at giving more people a chance to experience all the library has to offer, and will remain in place until April 30.

If you are experiencing difficulty paying, or have any queries about your bills, please call the friendly Roxby Council staff during business hours on 8671 0010.

oxby Library is currently trialling extended opening hours, with the library staying open until 6.30pm on Thursdays and 1pm on Saturdays.

eminder notices have now been issued for overdue water and power notices for the October – December quarter, with payment due before March 1.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

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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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he 2016 Volunte er Tr a i n i n g G r a n t s recognise the value of providing training for volunteers and volunteer managers. The grants are designed to

boost their skills and experience to meet the needs of local communities and services. The Volunteer Grants program from the Office for Volunteers helps communities in South Australia deliver training to support their local volunteers and volunteer managers. Grants are awarded to South Australian not-for-profit incorporated community organisations, resource centres and training providers. Grants of up to $10,000 towards the cost of training courses will assist volunteers and volunteer managers from not-for-profit incorporated community organisations to:

• Gain the skills and qualiﬁcations they need • Meet the identiﬁed training needs of the local community Organisations from rural and remote areas of South Australia are encouraged to apply. Examples of training may include, but are not limited to: administration, governance, communication skills, counselling, leadership, cultural awareness, information technology, marketing, risk management and working with vulnerable people. Grant funding can be used for the following: • Training/provider fees, including travel costs associated with delivering training to

volunteers in rural and remote areas of South Australia. • Textbooks and other learning resources required such as handbooks and learner guides. It is a great opportunity for any local Roxby not-for-proﬁt incorporated community organisations to access funding for aiding training within their volunteers and managers. If you are interested in the Volunteer Training Grants, guidelines and an online application form can be found online (www.ofv.sa.gov.au). For more information, phone 1300 014 712. Applications close on Friday, March 18.

JOINING FORUMS 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 TBC

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)

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, March 16 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

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

CONTACTING THE BOARD

World Food and Music Festival committee seeks more members

he Multicultural Forum had its first meeting for 2016 last week and is already getting enthused for what this year will bring.

The forum members are very excited about the third World Food and Music Festival which will be held later this year (date to be conﬁrmed very soon). Already the ideas are flowing and, by following up from the 2014 festival, Roxby will likely be entertained and raving for days on end after the event. The World Food and Music Festival in 2014 at t r a c t e d m o r e t h a n 1000 locals who got into the spirit of the diverse

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

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

cultures in Roxby Downs. The previous committee in 2014 worked very hard together to get the event to such a fantastic standard and is keen to build on this and make it another enjoyable and unique event in 2016. The subcommittee of the Multicultural Forum will start to meet next month to formulate what the festival will look like this year. The subcommittee is seeking new members. If you are keen on getting involved in this wonderful and fun event, no experience necessary, contact Sasha Yantewo on 0428 727 583 or email: Sasha.Yantewo@ roxbycouncil.com.au

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

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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PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Hayley Wurfel with her dogs, Milo and Rosey.

Isabella and Penelope Blackwell with Kelly Quinn, Lars Blackwell and Liette Schoemaker.

Jo Barron-Perry and Sharleen Lloyd.

Milly and Iain Wise with Julian Blackwell.

Kylie Aspery and Emma Baker.

Jess Bawden and Kate Hooper volunteered at the champagne stall.

Junior cricketers participated in the charity match.

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PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Tracey Crilly and Mandy Masters helped sell McGrath Foundation merchandise.

Amanda Wellington with Sarah Perry.

DJ Rob McElhinney with event emcee Jack McGuire.

The Northern Pioneers ready for their match on Saturday.

Local Rotarians Richard Gloster and John Wilby helped out with the barbecue for the yiros stall.

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Roxby Market Day

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PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Asha, Hayley Thompson, Milla, Deb Brown and Cat Lynch.

Christopher, Stann and Cecilia Zung.

Bridget, Vongai, Danielle and Prosper Soka.

Kelly Quinn with Lars and Julian Blackwell.

FRIENDLY CUPPA: An inaugural Women@Life Cuppa event was held at Dunes Cafe on Friday, with fortnightly meetings set to take place at the cafe and group membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; houses. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to request to join the Women@Life Friends group on Facebook. Pictured are Theresa Bunyon, Robyn Parry, Hayley Scrivens (with daughter Bowie), Alina Cojocea and Angie Van Rooyen. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

Stacey Dadleh, Amanda Wellington and Kiaran and Jordan Dadleh at the McGrath Foundation stall, which was held as part of Pink Stumps Day.

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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: newlifeccc.org. au/churches-news/ roxby-downs 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES GERRY’S Dublin Meats - Top quality meat from our farm to you. $230 family pack – 2kg lamb roast, 2kg pork roast, 2kg beef roast, 2kg chicken, 1kg BBQ steak, 1kg beef mince, 1kg BBQ chops, 1kg pork chops, 1kg diced steak, 1kg beef schnitzel, 1kg chicken schnitzel, 1kg packet bacon, 2kg marinated wings, 2kg beef sausages, 20 gourmet patties, one 500g mettwurst, 1 bottle of marinade plus free cooler bag. All packs mix and match. Ph: 8529 2229.

FOR SALE SHED - Brand new three sided farm shed kit 18mx12mx5m (3x6m bays) Zinc $14,990 0447-027775

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SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES OPEN 7 DAYS

TENDERS WANTED The FNFL are seeking interest in tendering for the

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for the 2016 season Email zeppies@bigpond.net.au Tenders close Friday, February 26, 2016 Contact Bev Zeptner on 0418 846 079

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We would like to hear from anyone interested in being an

Behind the Famous Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 www.andamookaopal.com.au Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

Netball Trials

2016 Season will run from Wednesday, March 16 until late October.

Tuesday March 1st Tuesday March 8th Time: 7PM

Registrations close on the 29th February.

Outdoor courts (behind the rec centre)

For more information call Liza on 0413 501 368 or Darren on 0417 881 098

INVITATION TO TENDER PROVISION OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT NO MW 055/16

Andamooka

• Part Time (40 hours per fortnight) Fixed Term, 12 Month Position • Mobile Position - Travel and Overnight Stays Required • Attractive Salary Packaging Options Available

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

Council will carry out the works under contract with township Street Sweeping scheduled for three times per annum for a total contract period of 3 years plus an option for a further 2 years.

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Applications Close: 28th February 2016 All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Check and DCSI Check In the tradition of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary with values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect.

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 preferred Tenderer may be required to attend a post tender interview at the Council Office in Roxby Downs prior to letting of the tender.

Neither the lowest nor any tender necessarily accepted.

For further information please call Fiona Veale on 08 8641 1266

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.

It is anticipated that a contract will be signed in April 2016 to enable the first scheduled sweeping works to be carried out in July/August 2016.

Tender enquiries may be addressed to the Works Manager, Peter Keller on 08 8671 0010.

To find out more and to join our team please submit your resume and cover letter for Ref: 10516 via https://calvary.mercury.com.au/

ADMINISTRATOR Olympic Dam, SA Full time, permanent 9 month contract

Council is responsible for maintenance of all kerb and water-tables, median kerbing, and side entry pits in the township area.

Tenders must be submitted in triplicate in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender for Provision of Street Sweeping Services – MW055/16”

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Roxby Downs is a small rural Council in South Australia situated approximately 550km north east of Adelaide with a population of approximately 4,000 and a road length of approximately 60km.

Tenders in writing will close at 4pm Friday 18 March 2016 at the offices of:Roxby Downs Council Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725

Working closely with the Case Manager you will support complex care coordination and develop partnerships with clients to proactively achieve “solution focused” outcomes. This includes rostering care and services to meet the client’s needs. You will develop positive working relationships within the local service centre and more broadly across the organisation to facilitate a streamlined client experience.

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Tenders are invited from experienced and suitably qualified Street Sweeping Contractors for provision of STREET SWEEPING SERVICES to Roxby Downs Council.

Copies of the Conditions of Tender, General Conditions of Contract, Tender Forms and Specification can be downloaded from the Council web site www.roxbydowns. com.

and anyone interested in umpiring both Juniors and Seniors, Field or boundary. They are paid positions.

Care Coordinator

Roxby Downs Darts League

Forms can be picked up from 99 Stuart Road or contact us to have one emailed out to you.

UMPIRES CO-ORDINATOR

Contact Bev Zeptner on 0418 846 079

FRIDAY MARCH 4th - 2016 @ ROXBY DOWNS LEISURE CENTRE AUDITORIUM Junior session (Reception-Year 6) 6.30pm - 8.00pm Food, Drinks & Glow Products Available For Purchase On The Night.

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Around the grounds Max Vugts (right, Lakers) puts pressure on Rupert Kilmartin (Mavericks) during under 10 boys basketball on Saturday. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

George Aitchison (Mavericks) leads the pack as he dribbles the ball down the court.

Charlie Copeland (Lakers) sets up a shot.

Locals competing at the Port Augusta swimming carnival on December 12 were Taylah Masters, Liam and Emily Miller and Emily and Alyssa Parker. PHOTO: Supplied

Alia Shaw competed at her ﬁrst carnival for the Roxby Downs Swimming Club at Crystal Brook recently. She was the only Roxby entrant and earned a bronze medal for her backstroke event. PHOTO: Supplied

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Finn Giles (Storm) powers ahead of Max Jarmyn (Bulls).

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Storm player Darnell Rynne (right) gets past Zach Grantham (Bulls).

Jonty Hoffmann gets the ball down the court for Bulls.

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Junior cricketer Max Masters bowls for the Southern Scorchers.

Maeve Kendrick bowls for the Northern Pioneers at Pink Stumps Day on the weekend. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Max Steer (Northern Pioneers) prepares for a delivery from a Southern Scorchers bowler.

Clifford Lange gets ready to send down another delivery for the Southern Scorchers.

Troy Mulders (Southern Scorchers) gets the ball away.

Sam Crilly takes a swing for the Southern Scorchers.

Northern Pioneers captain Clint Gow-Smith donned the gloves as wicket keeper on Saturday night.

Paul Polujnikoff on his way to a tournamenthigh 135 against South Augusta.

Sam Carlyle ﬂicked this delivery away for a single last Friday.

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Rhys Allard played this ball off his hips in last Friday’s game against Woodside/ Whyalla.

Tom Maegraith showed good form on his way to a half century on day two of the country cricket carnival. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

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Wedgies undefeated ...but still no trophy

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Roxby Downs team has, for the second year in a row, gone through the Country Carnival Cricket Association competition undefeated but failed to win overall.

Five wins including an outright victory still had the Wedgies falling two points short of Tatiara last week. However, the end of the carnival brought recognition to the team with opening batter Sam Carlyle being awarded top fielder of the carnival. The side’s dominant form throughout the competition also saw three players make it into the team of the carnival. Carlyle was selected in the side for his fielding efforts, Lucas Holbrook as the spinner of the side for his 13 wickets and Paul Polujnikoff for his efforts with the bat. Awards went to Polujnikoff for making the highest score of the tournament, 135, and Rhys Allard for making 121 on day three. Opening bowler Patrick Glover also claimed an award for his five-wicket haul against Weetulta on the Wednesday. The week began with a close game against Le Hunte, with the game coming down to the second-to-last over of the game. Roxby bowled first at Brighton Oval #1, restricting the opposition to 183 all out before passing the score eight wickets down. Tuesday’s game against South Augusta was a long day for the players and was highlighted by Polujnikoff ’s 135. The side took out the win when South Augusta failed to chase down the Wedgies’ massive total of 7/257. The Wedgies proved far too good for Weetulta in their match on day three of the carnival by taking an outright win. Glover started the ball rolling in the morning session, taking five wickets to help bowl Weetulta out for 43, then a century to Allard guided the side to 193 before being forced to declare. Adrian Harris then ripped through the opposition’s middle order to dismiss them for 116 in the second innings.

Roxby Downs went through last week’s Country Carnival Cricket Association competition undefeated to ﬁnish in second behind Tatiara. The competition was held in Adelaide from February 15-19. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Thursday nearly saw the side claim another outright scalp in its defeat of Quorn at Duncan Fraser Reserve. Wickets were shared around, while Polujnikoff again showed his composure with the bat to post a 60. The Wedgies wrapped up the carnival last Friday with a fifth win from as many days when they easily accounted for Woodside/ Whyalla. Jason Carroll and Glover were the main

Day Three: Roxby Downs 2/193 (R. Allard 121, S. Carlyle 37) d Weetulta 43 (P. Glover 5/22) and 116 (A. Harris 4/31, S. McIvor 3/17, S. Holbrook 3/23). Day Four: Roxby Downs 183 (P. Polujnikoff 60) d Quorn 50 (S. McIvor 3/15, L. Holbrook 3/12, J. Carroll 3/6) and 6/135 (R. Allard 4/35). Day Five: Roxby Downs 4/135 (C. Patterson 50no, J. Linsenmeier 50no) d Woodside/ Whyalla 127 (J. Carroll 3/19, P. Glover 3/36).

wicket takers with the ball with three each, while half centuries to Chris Patterson and Jacob Linsenmeier saw Roxby pass the modest total of 127 with six wickets still in hand. CRICKET CARNIVAL RESULTS Day One: Roxby Downs 8/185 (S. Carlyle 65, C. Patterson 45no) d Le Hunte 183 (L. Holbrook 4/56, P. Glover 3/41). Day Two: Roxby Downs 7/257 (P. Polujnikoff 135, T. Maegraith 55) d South Augusta 5/209 (J. Carroll 3/49)

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Pulse Fitness 8 Week Challenge February 15 to April 4 – prizes to be won!! Contact Pulse Fitness for further information

Sunday Slush & Slide 1-3pm every Sunday. Unlimited Slides & $2 Small Slushies or Cyclones.

Phone 8671 0500 Gym Hours 6am to 12 midday (Closed in between 12-2pm) 2pm to 9pm Weekends 9am to 5pm Public Holidays 10am to 4pm TICKETS Adult: $10 Children $8 Family Pass (4) $30 Cheap Tuesday: $7 COMING SOON: ZOOLANDER 2

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