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Community urged to complete survey on 7/7 roster proposal

HAVE YOUR SAY WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

he Monitor is today launching a community survey regarding BHP Billiton’s proposed week on, week off roster at the Olympic Dam mine site.

In its March 2 edition, this newspaper revealed that BHP Billiton had opened a confidential poll of OD workers to collect opinions regarding the introduction of such a roster. Spokesperson Chad Menzies told The Monitor at the time that the initiative was in response to employee discussion on the topic. “We are already meeting with key stakeholders in the local community to discuss potential impacts and identify opportu-

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nities to ensure Roxby Downs remains a location of choice,” he said. “Above all, this is about hearing sfrom our workforce on where it is their preference to work a seven/seven roster.” The poll – which closed on Friday, March 4 – saw 85 per cent of affected employees cast a vote, with 70 per cent in favour of the proposed new roster. As reported in the March 9 edition of The Monitor, Mr Menzies said the company would commence a formal consultation process and have one-on-one communications with the relevant employees. He said BHP Billiton would continue to keep local community representatives informed as its investigations progressed. In the meantime, locals have taken to Facebook to express both concern and support for the proposed roster.

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Some fear the longer breaks would encourage those currently living in the area to move away in favour of a drive-in, drive-out or fly-in, fly-out arrangement. They argue that this could lead to a drop in the local population and therefore businesses and other services would suffer. However, Olympic Dam employees with young families have argued the longer blocks of work would encourage them to move here to avoid spending such a long amount of time away from their children. It has also been argued that the longer blocks would boost productivity at the Olympic Dam mine site and would reduce the amount of handovers required. The Roxby Downs Business Forum and local sporting bodies recently weighed in on the issue in the March 17 and March

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31 editions of The Monitor respectively. Now this newspaper is inviting Olympic Dam employees and their partners, along with all local community members, to provide their feedback via an anonymous survey. See PAGE 7 for the survey form, which can be torn out of the newspaper and handed in to the Monitor office on Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Your responses can also be sent in via email (editor@themonitor.com.au) or post (PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725). Alternatively you can complete the survey online (www.surveymonkey.com/r/ XGN82ZT). All feedback must be received by 5pm on Thursday, April 21.

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Outback student wins $20k grant towards studies F ar North woman Kirsty Williams has received $20,000 towards her university studies as part of the 2016 Senior EJ Connellan Award.

Kirsty Williams has won the 2016 Senior EJ Connellan Award, which includes $20,000 towards her remote university studies. PHOTO: Supplied

“The town of Oodnadatta faces many challenges and is always seeking health professionals, so by living in the area I would add value rather than people having to wait until city help arrived. “My study will not only enable me to challenge myself and use skills outside of station life, it will also help others in the community and afar.” Connellan Airways Trust chairman Gavin Carpenter said the quality of this year’s award applicants had been “excellent”. “Kirsty will no doubt excel in her field and, in line with the trust’s vision, outback people will gain the benefit of her knowledge and learning. “It is a pleasure to assist someone who is passionate about helping others living away from the main population areas.” Since the Alice Springs-based Connellan Airways Trust was established in 1981, it has provided more than $3 million to outback Australians. Applications for the 2017 EJ Connellan Award close on January 31. For more information, visit: www. connellanairwaystrust.org.au

The award seeks to provide financial support to people living in isolated parts of outback Australia. Ms Williams, who lives with her family at Mount Sarah Station (80km north of Oodnadatta), is studying a Graduate Diploma of Psychology online via Monash University. She completed her early schooling via correspondence, spent her middle years in person at Port Augusta and received her secondary education from Seymour College in Adelaide. Her four-year Bachelor of Education was obtained through the University of South Australia. “The field of psychology has always been of interest to me, but living and working on a station in a remote area has given me a deeper understanding and awareness of the ups and downs that isolation can cause,” she said.

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OD business to service 5yr State Government contract

$20.4m power supply win WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

number of jobs have been created at Olympic Dam after Cowell Electric secured a five-year Remote Areas Energy Supplies (RAES) contract with the State Government recently.

The $20.4 million contract, which began last Friday, will see the company supply electricity to 25 off-grid South Australian locations – including 15 Aboriginal communities. Towns to be serviced include Oodnadatta, Glendambo, Parachilna and Cockburn. The Olympic Dam branch of Eyre Peninsulabased Cowell Electric will play a major part in this contract as the first point of call for any system failures in these remote areas.

Employees will be on the ground to determine any supply issues to which the OD business may need to respond. The local branch is in the process of hiring a new line worker and electrician to help maintain this service. An RAES manager and four power station operators will also be required, along with the part-time engagement of locals from each community and the extension of part-time billing positions to full-time. Cowell Electric managing director Sue Chase said she was thrilled to have been awarded the contract and was looking forward to getting back out into remote communities. The company was previously responsible for power generation in remote towns – including Coober Pedy – from 1977 to 1997. “Cowell Electric is excited to win this con-

tract and looks forward to once again providing our expertise and experience in remote area power generation, distribution, meter reading and retail of electricity to people living in the outback of SA,” she said. “We are looking forward to working with local subcontractors to provide a reliable, friendly and responsive service to the remote communities.” Ms Chase said Cowell Electric was passionate about regional, indigenous and youth employment and training. She said the company also saw the value in service delivery to regional and remote locations where people lived in harsh conditions compared to the luxuries available in metropolitan areas. “This contract is a key element in providing these opportunities,” she said.

Ms Chase said the contract would also bring stability to the work being undertaken by the company. “What this means is there will be regular income and workload, particularly for the Cowell main office,” she said. “The number of projects has been lumpy this year – we are either flat out or really quiet. “We are really excited to have won this contract because now we have continuous work which includes at Olympic Dam.” Cowell Electric’s retail clientele is set to expand from approximately 120 in various South Australian communities to 1500. “We are very excited at the opportunities this presents,” Ms Chase said. “There will be challenges, but the people at Cowell will be up for the challenge and have good problem solving skills.”

Wildlife Hotline volunteers Leah Caden, Anni Walsh, Jodie Evans and Meaghan Kiely with their snake handling equipment. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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ore than 100 calls were made to the Roxby Downs Wildlife Hotline this snake season as awareness of the service continues to grow.

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ning to hatch,” she said. The Wildlife Hotline has been running for three years and is currently serviced by 17 trained snake handlers and three wildlife carers. Volunteer Leah Caden said she enjoyed being part of the group and helping to keep people safe. “I do it because I want to help the families out,” she said. “It is about keeping them

calm because they are always worried about their kids or pets, so you help them first then find and remove the snake.” Ms Walsh said volunteers would attend callouts as soon as possible, but it was important to keep an eye on any snakes until the handlers arrived. If it is an injured animal that you come across, she said you should attempt to keep it

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still and quiet. If it is a kangaroo, check its pouch for joeys. Coming into the winter months, snakes will become dormant as they head into hibernation before re-emerging in spring. “It depends on where they are and how long they decide to hibernate for, but we have received callouts up until May and June before,” Ms Walsh said. “Then we have begun re-

ceiving calls again as early as August/September.” While snakes may hide away during the colder months, Mrs Evans said emus and other animals would become more prevalent in the area. If you require assistance regarding snakes and injured wildlife, phone the Roxby Downs Wildlife Hotline on 0497 808 315. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Arid Recovery general manager Katherine Tuft (back, second from right) with Green Army leader Guy Nelson (front) and team members Sam and Georgia Greenﬁeld and Ryan Connell. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Fresh start for Green Army with new team WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

our locals have been selected to form the third Green Army team, which began work at Arid Recovery last month. The new team – consisting of Ryan Connell, Christopher Dickson and Sam and Georgia Greenfield – will be led by Guy Nelson, who has

taken over from former supervisor Adrian Friedel. Both Mr Nelson and newly appointed Arid Recovery general manager Katherine Tuft are looking forward to a fresh start while continuing the bond between the two groups. The Green Army will be undertaking various work required around the Arid Recovery Reserve. This includes helping to build and

maintain a strong fence line, which Mrs Tuft said was crucial. Team members had different reasons for taking up a position but were all keen to get into the role. Their motivations ranged from learning more about the local flora and fauna to getting a better understanding of bush food and being environmentally conservative. “For these guys they are not sure where they want to go, so we are

hoping we can inspire them to get a role in the conservation field,” Mr Nelson said. “Even if they don’t we are hoping they can learn and take something away from their time here. “I am looking forward to seeing the guys develop and give them a chance to grow over the next six months.” Mr Nelson has most recently been based in Whyalla after stud-

ying animal behavioural science in Adelaide. He said while this was his first time in Roxby Downs, his familiarity with the region would help him in his role as Green Army team leader. Mrs Tuft wished the group the best of luck and said she looked forward to working with the team and encouraging them with their work in the next six months.

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Roxby in urgent need of ambos

WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

h e R ox b y D o w n s volunteer ambulance team has insufficient numbers to fill a 24/7 roster.

SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) Far North regional team leader Lee Dale said the small team of “dedicated” volunteers were “putting in far more hours into the duty roster than is expected”. “This is commendable, but simply not fair on them or sustainable in the long run,” he said in a recent statement. “It’s also not enough to ensure a round-the-clock local ambulance service for the town. “To do that we would need at least another 10 people, particularly those that can volunteer during the daytime.” Mr Dale said being unable to fill a roster with local volunteers meant there had been more cases of an ambulance having to come from Olympic Dam to attend an emergency at Roxby Downs. “This adds delays to the response time and also leaves the mine site exposed if anything was to happen while the ambulance is off-site,” he said. “Recently this has been happening two to three times per week, and it’s not a viable situation.” Mr Dale urged community

Roxby Downs ambulance volunteer team leader Peter Walters is encouraging locals to consider joining the group. PHOTO: Supplied

members to consider becoming a volunteer ambulance officer. “It’s highly rewarding, definitely not as daunting as people may think and gives you skills you can use in all areas of your life,” he said.

“I’d be very happy to have a conversation and answer any questions people may have.” Roxby Downs ambulance volunteer team leader Peter Walters said being part of the group was a positive community role to fill.

“It’s a good way of getting involved with the community, and when I joined I knew that the training would be really valuable,” he said. “I’ve gained self-confidence from knowing that I have lifesaving skills to help my family

and others wherever I go. “I also value belonging to a team of generous, supportive people who not only have interpersonal camaraderie, but also camaraderie with the other emergency services in the town.

“It’s good to work together to keep our community strong.” For more information, phone the SAAS volunteer hotline on 1800 655 306 or visit: www.saambulance.com. au/volunteering

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The Monitor wishes a happy birthday to this week’s Little Lizard Chloe Vance, who turned four yesterday.

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tually has some type of vendetta against Roxby Chinese – could the diner be a competing business owner, or someone who has a personal issue with the establishment or owner? I for one am a fan of Roxby Chinese and would be very sad to see them close. Hopefully such a contemptuous article isn’t the final nail in the coffin after previous rumblings of an imminent closure. PS – They have the best satay around!

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Community Calendar APRIL 8th - Blue Light Disco - CANCELLED. 9th - ‘Youth Fiesta’, Roxby Community Youth Centre, 6pm.

Football League Round One: Roxby Districts vs Coober Pedy, 12.30pm, Olympic Dam vs Hornridge, 2.30pm.

11th - Roxby Foodies information session, Community Youth Centre, 7-8pm.

16th - FFSA Regional Round soccer event at the Roxby Downs small oval. Gates open from 4.30pm. Under 12 match at 5pm, celebrity game at 6pm, main event at 7.30pm.

12th - Sport and Recreation Master Plan consultations at the Community Youth Centre, 10.30am & 7pm.

17th - Andamooka Sports Shooting Association Open Day. Includes BBQ lunch. Ph: Ben on 0428 841 548.

9th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet, 7pm.

13th - Youth Week event at the Andamooka Community Hall, 5pm. 15th - Arid Recovery Tour Opening Night. Gates open 5pm at the Arid Recovery Reserve, Borefield Rd. Ph: 8671 2402. 16th - Far North

17th - Roxby Desert Motocross Club meet at the track (off Opal Road) from 10am. Ph: 0437 546 758. 20th & 27th - Autumn Activities for children ages 12 and under at Lions Park, 1.30-3pm. Ph: 8671 9020.

The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when). To add your event to the calendar, email editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683. For more information about upcoming community events, visit: www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html

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6. If you answered ‘yes’ to Question 5, are you employed by BHP or a contractor? 7. What type of roster do you work? 8. If you answered ‘no’ to Question 5, what is your current occupation? 9. How many children do you have? What ages are they? 10. Do your children live with you? Why/why not? 11. Do you support BHP Billiton’s proposed introduction of a 7/7 roster at Olympic Dam?

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12. If BHP Billiton Olympic Dam adopts a 7/7 roster, how do you think this will affect you personally?

13. If you currently live outside of the Roxby Downs area, would the new roster motivate you to move to the town? Why/why not?

14. If you currently live in the Roxby Downs area, would the new roster motivate you to move elsewhere? Why/why not?

15. If you answered ‘no’ to Question 14 and live in the area, would you be more inclined to spend your breaks elsewhere if a 7/7 roster is introduced? Why/why not? How often would you do this?

16. What are your concerns, if any, about how the proposed roster at Olympic Dam may affect the surrounding towns of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera?

17. In what ways do you think the roster may be of benefit to these towns?

18. If the new roster is implemented, what do you think BHP Billiton should do to help encourage people to live in the area?

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First step of structure upgrades completed

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

new storage shed next to the St Barbara’s Parish School gym was completed recently as part of an upgrade of existing structures within the school.

ylie Johnson and Nicole Montgomerie are the latest staff members to be appointed to the St Barbara’s Parish School leadership team.

The shed will be used to house Parents and Friends and physical education equipment so that space can be freed up in other areas. Its completion also paves the way for the construction of a new amphitheatre. Students will work with the school board and staff on the amphitheatre’s design. Principal Bernadette Lacey said it was exciting to see the school developing and was looking forward to the next phase of work beginning. Local contractors were engaged to help build the shed and will continue to be used for the amphitheatre’s construction. RIGHT: St Barbara’s Parish School students Harry, Maia and Jessica in front of the recently completed new storage shed. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

St Barb’s reflects on the Easter message

t Barbara’s Parish School staff and students celebrated Easter by holding liturgies for Palm Sunday and remembering the Last Supper while also taking part in a Stations of the Cross event.

Staff pointed in right direction

All three reflect on the path Jesus took before his death and resurrection – beginning with Palm Sunday, which remembers Jesus being welcomed into Jerusalem. The Last Supper reflects on Jesus’s last meal with his disciples before his death.

Parents were invited in to help students celebrate the Passover meal because of the strong family meaning it holds. “It was, and still is, a very special family gathering,” said St Barbara’s Parish School teacher Chrissie Grocke.

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“This is why students were seated with their family groups – to remember that God’s love is where people gather to remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, God’s son.” The Stations of the Cross event on Thursday, March

24, then walked students through Jesus’s final moments before he was crucified and buried. The winners of an Easter raffle were also announced on the day before students departed school early for the long weekend. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Mrs Johnson and Mrs Montgomerie are directors of learning and are currently working with teachers developing contemporary literacy blocks. Staff at St Barbara’s have received professional development in the teaching of reading with support from coaching and mentoring in the classroom. The focus is on curriculum, pedagogy and individual student needs. This has resulted in greater curriculum consistency, sharing the work of lesson planning, opportunities for skill-sharing rigour and high expectations for students. This initiative has focused staff for continuous improvement. Teachers are working hard and being rewarded with improved student outcomes. “There is an unprecedented interest in improving instruction within our school,” Mrs Montgomerie said. “Traditional one-shot professional development can fail to make a significant positive impact on teachers’ instructional practices, therefore student learning. “The instructional coaching model is a collaborative endeavour between the coach and the teacher that enables the teacher to implement research-based best practices that respond directly to teachers’ burning issues or ‘niggles’. “Our role as an instructional coach is to facilitate teachers’ reflection about their classroom practices to identify and set professional learning goals, and to collaborate with them so they can choose and implement research-based instructional approaches to help students learn more effectively. “Modelling, team teaching, observing and debriefing are all essential components of the instructional coaching process and in moving teachers as learners – a process which is proving to be both extremely rewarding and beneficial for teachers and students alike.” Year one teacher Liz Snell said she had already begun to see the benefits of the coaching and mentoring in her classroom. “The adoption of the coaching and mentoring model as part of our PD this term at St Barb’s, has enabled me to critically reflect and debrief on the literacy block in my year one classroom,” she said. “Through observations, targeted professional reading, guided reflection and feedback from my coach, I have been able to set literacy goals and enrich my program with specific learning intentions for the students in my class.” Wednesday, April 6, 2016 -- Page 9

Roxby Council FFSA game taking shape T

here’s not long now until the third Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA) Regional Round match in Roxby Downs!

Scheduled for Saturday, April 16, the game between the Croydon Kings and West Torrens Birkalla will be the highlight in a great evening of family fun and sporting entertainment at the roxbylink ‘Small Oval’. Gates will open at 4.30pm and the first game, played at 5pm, will see Roxby’s under 12 side take on a team from Port Augusta. At 6pm two local celebrity teams will take to the pitch, and then the big game between the two FFSA National Premier League sides will kick off at 7.30pm. A highlight of the evening will be Roxby’s AIA Vitality Mini Roos (5-11 year-olds) match at half-time of the main game. This game, along with the U12 match at 5pm, is a great opportunity for our local junior soccer players to play in front of a crowd. Food will be available for purchase on the night (including yiros, slushies, hot potatoes, donuts and drinks provided by local community groups) and there will also be coffee and alcohol provided by roxbylink (no BYO). There will also be face painting and a jumping castle for the kids. Entry on the night will be $10 adults, $5 concession and kids under 16 a gold coin donation. Proceeds from the night will be used to support junior sport development in Roxby Downs.

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, April 6, 2016

Premier’s Reading Challenge books available locally

he 13th Premier’s Reading Challenge is under way, and local children can get involved through their local schools as well as the roxbylink Community Library.

Local man Graham Neilson in action during last year’s celebrity soccer match.

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.

SA Premier Jay Weatherill is challenging students from reception to year 12 to read 12 books by September 9 this year, with a wider aim of encouraging students to read more books and enjoy reading, as well as improving literacy levels across the state. There is a Premier’s Reading Challenge booklist – of which many of the book s are available at the roxbylink Community Library – and students from reception to year 7

must read eight from the booklist and four of their own choosing. Year 8 and 9 students must read four from the list and eight of their own choosing, while students from years 10-12 can read 12 books all of their own choice. Further information on the Challenge – including the booklist, key dates and other qualifying information – is available from our local library or by visiting: www.premiersreading challenge.sa.edu.au

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SERVICE SA

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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The voice of the community... 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 Thursday, May 12 @ 7pm 34 Wattle Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Tuesday, April 12 @ 6pm The Club Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Volunteer awards - Applications now open

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

The State Volunteer Awards recognise the invaluable work volunteers, community organisations and businesses contribute to the South Australian community.

Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres)

Nominations can be made in the following categories:

ENVIRONMENT FORUM

Thursday, April 14 @ 6.30pm

• Joy Noble Medal — is the highest distinction for individual volunteers in South Australia • Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility — acknowledges the invaluable contribution of South Australian businesses that lead change in our community through philanthropy, partnership and corporate volunteering. • ‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award — recognises volunteer projects of signiﬁcant community beneﬁt. The 2016 South Australian Volunteer Awards will be presented at a special Volunteers Day event in June 2016.

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Who can nominate

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

Anyone can nominate and self-nominations are accepted Find more information and nomination forms at www.ofv.sa.gov.au/home Roxby Volunteering Forum thanks all local Volunteers for their efforts and time

Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, April 7 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

Tuesday, April 12 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, April 20 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

Co-Opera brings The Mikado to Roxby

oxby is very lucky to have one of the most-loved operas coming to town next month – Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado.

Th e A r t s a n d Culture Forum is thrilled to have the Co-Opera visiting Roxby Downs again this year. The Mikado is Gilbert and Sullivan’s b est know n and loved opera. At the time it was written, everything Japanese w a s in vogue. It may have looked like Japan, but it was Britain heavily disguised. As the story goes, a year before the action of this opera begins, Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado of Japan, fled his father’s imperial court to escape marriage with Katisha, an elderly lady. Disguised as a travelling musician, he met and fell in love with Yum-Yum, the young ward of KoKo, a cheap tailor in the town of Titipu. Yum-Yum, however, was already betrothed to her guardian, and Nanki-Poo left Titipu in despair.

A must see opera! The Co-Opera is an interesting concept because it is an ‘inclusive’ opera. Chorus practice has been happening behind the scenes in Roxby over the last few months. Children and adults have been rehearsing to the music played during the opera (assisted by Roxby local Owen Lewis) and then they will perform with the Co-Opera professionals on the night of the show. It is a great chance for the community to see one of the world’s most-loved operas while watching our locals support the show. The Mikado is a show not to be missed! It will be performed on Saturday, May 28, at 7pm in the roxbylink auditorium. The bar will be open for the performance. Tickets prices are adults $30, children aged five to 18 years $15 and pensioners $15. Tickets are now available from the Visitor Information Centre or phone 8671 5941.

World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, April 6 @ 9am Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, April 14 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre

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

WHO’S ON THE BOARD George Giakoumis • Chad Menzies 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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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: 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.

SITUATIONS VACANT

New Accommodation Buildings THURSDAY 21ST APRIL AT 11.00AM Location:

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Under Instructions: From a third party Olympic Dam mining identity Enquiries:

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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.

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All Buildings to be sold on an Individual Basis Units Comprising: 22 x 4 Bedroom Upper Level Units 21 x 4 Bedroom Ground Level Units Plus 2 & 3 Bedrooms & Laundry Units Building Dimensions: 15.15m x 4.45m All Accommodation Units Are To Be Sold Complete With Split System A/Cs, Hot Water Services, Complete individual Bathroom Fitout, Cabinets, Bedroom & General Furniture Note: Buildings Upper or Ground Level Can Be Installed as Stand Alone Units or Constructed in the Proposed 2 Level Format

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Want to work on large complex mining equipment, including Underground Jumbos, Loaders, Dump Trucks and Graders? MEGT (Australia) Ltd are currently recruiting 1st year apprentices to join the on-going operations at Olympic Dam. Successful applicants will demonstrate a genuine interest in completing a 4 year apprenticeship as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic on-site. Applicants will also need to be physically fit, have a proficient level within Maths and English, a strong work ethic, be comfortable working underground and in confined spaces and have the ability to pass a preemployment medical. For more information and to apply, please register at https://megt.jobreadygateway.com.au/

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• Café goods - Lot 1 – assorted plastic items eg plates and trays. - Lot 2 – assorted metal items eg frypans and tins. - Lot 3 – assorted coffee items eg percolator and jugs. - Lot 4 – assorted baking items eg bowls. - Lot 5 – assorted drinking glassware. - Lot 6 – assorted bowls and plates. - Lot 7 – assorted platters. - Lot 8 – assorted frypans, chopping boards and platters. • Textrix ClimbMAX Stepper. • Monark Ergomedic 828E Bike. • Calf Raise. • Reebok steps. • Various dumbbells. • Various boxing bags. • Various weight plates. • Shed – Flat pack as it approx. 3.9m x 6.1m. • Inspection of goods will be by appointment. • For further information contact Matt Kinnaird on 8671 0500. • All tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked “Equipment Surplus to Council Requirements”. • Tenders will not be accepted by via Fax, Email or Telephone. • Tenders are to be placed in the Tender Box at the Roxby Downs Council Offices, Richardson Place Roxby Downs by 4.00pm on Wednesday 20 April 2016. • Goods are to be sold as is. • Council makes no guarantee as to the condition or to the operation of the goods. • Goods are to be paid for and removed by Thursday 28 April 2016. • Roxby Downs Council is not bound to accept the highest, lowest or any tender. • Tenders items can be viewed at on our website www.roxbydowns.com/council. No operation and service manuals, test certificates, data sheets or reports etc are available for any goods. The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 imposes obligations on designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and employers in respect of safety for plant use in a workplace. This includes the provision of readily available health and safety information. Your attention is drawn to the fact that no information is available to determine the safety status of these items of goods. Hazard identification, risk assessment and control process has not been carried out. These goods are not to be placed in to service in their current state. Peter Keller Municipal Works Manager

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Kitchen Tender The ODSC are inviting all interested parties to submit tenders to run the club's kitchen for Season 2016. Please contact Tyler Sims for applications, registration of interest and any additional details.

Roxby Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the role of Municipal Operations Officer. This position will, along with Council’s Electrical and Water Operations Officers, be responsible for the daily management of Council’s external works in a general team environment. Duties will include, but not limited to, a range of general municipal activities in areas such as project management, horticulture, waste management, infrastructure, playgrounds, roads, streets, environment and dog and cat control. Like all Operations Officers the Officer will ensure Council’s assets and works programs are managed in an efficient and effective manner. Previous experience in: civil works; building; project management; planning; and contract management is essential. Local knowledge and understanding of the Roxby Downs’ community and infrastructure will be highly regarded. To be successful in this role you will need to manage time effectively, ensure projects and maintenance programs are completed within budget, and supervise contractors effectively. The ability to be flexible and work collaboratively with a range of staff is essential. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Roxby Downs Council Enterprise Agreement (2014) and classified at a Level 6. Salary and benefits include a housing and utilities allowance. The Officer will be required to undertake Council’s call out function on a rostered basis. A copy of the job description is available from Council reception and must be read prior to applying. Further enquiries about the position may be directed to Shane Mills Water and Electrical Operations Manager on 8671 0010 Written applications addressed to the Administrator should consist of a formal letter of application addressing the selection criteria, a Resume and contain the contact details of two referees. Please send your applications via • Post to the Roxby Downs Council Office, PO Box 124 Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725; or • Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Applications close 12 noon Monday 18 April 2016

Bill Boehm Administrator

Email: tyler.jrag.sims@gmail.com Phone: 0430 049 020 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW PUBLIC NOTICES

Junior & Senior Netball 2016 Registrations

NOW OPEN Please email bulldogshell@hotmail.com with your name & date of birth to receive your individual link to the registration page. Registrations are now required to be paid using credit or visa card when registering through the registration portal or registrations will not be processed. Fees are as follows; ● Junior player $124.00 ● Junior Claiming sport voucher $74.00 (Avaliable to primary school aged children up to Year 7) ● Junior playing Senior $204.00 ● Senior Player $164 *Please note Junior registrations will close on Saturday 16th April

The RDNA is seeking interested persons for the following positions. Duties include but are not limited to: JUNIOR COACH COORDINATOR: • Source coaches for season. • Correlate and disperse to coaches team lists, photo permission slips. • Assist and liaise with all coaches. • Create information packs for coaches. • Assist Uniform coordinator • Encourage coach development JUNIOR RECORDS KEEPER: •Create season fixtures for Junior competition • Provide Score cards and umpire & coaches voting slips for each game. • Create a season Umpire sign in booklet. • Maintain record of game results, points table, player record of games played and team movement. • Responsible for displaying updated points tables throughout the season. SENIOR RECORDS KEEPER: • Create season fixtures for Senior competition • Provide Score cards and umpire & coaches voting slips for each game. • Create a season Umpire sign in booklet. • Maintain record of game results, points table, player record of games played and team movement. • Responsible for displaying updated points tables throughout the season. • Send game results weekly to local media. DUTY MANAGER • Paid position • Job specifications on enquiry Contact Jane Rogers or Hayley Thompson by Emailing your interest to roxbynetball@hotmail.com

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Around the grounds

PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

Cougars player Abigail Jackson tries to get the ball around Brianna Allen (Lakers) during their under 12 girls preliminary ﬁnal on Sunday.

Under 12 basketballer Bree-Anna Leslie (Cougars) gets the ball down the court ahead of Peta Gordon (Lakers).

Jett Giles (Cruisers) dribbles the ball down the court during his under 12 basketball game.

Charlee McDonald (Lakers) takes a shot during her under 12 girls basketball game.

Under 12 basketballer Tyson Johnson (Cruisers) takes a shot.

Wildcats players Ben Crilly, Jay Holland and Byron Aitchison chase after Liam Burden (Cruisers) during their under 12 boys preliminary ﬁnal on Sunday.

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OD seeks 3rd Cricketer of the Year award WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

l y mp i c D a m w i l l b e looking to make it three Roxby Districts Cricket Association (RDCA) Cricketer of the Year awards in as many years at this Friday’s presentation night.

The Devils boast the leading wicket taker, run scorer and fielder for the season in Rein Geraghty, Patrick Glover and Craig Nicholls respectively. All three are set to be around the mark for Cricketer of the Year. Geraghty claimed 26 wickets throughout the season and took

seven catches, which will also have him in the running for the fielding trophy. Glover finished the minor round with a season-high 304 runs at an average of 34.44 while also claiming 17 wickets and taking eight catches. His biggest rival for the award is OD’s Seb Holbrook, who also had a good year with both bat (277 runs at 35.35) and ball (14 wickets). Meanwhile Nicholls was the st andout p er for mer b ehind the stumps this season with 10 catches while adding 240 runs to complement. However, there will also be com-

petition from other teams with all other sides having their own claim to the award. Hornridge has produced two major run scorers this season in Jamie Way (255 runs) and the fastfinishing Adam Malm (241 runs), who scored 155 runs in two games in rounds 11 and 12 at the back end of the season. Andamooka’s Scotty Mac only played four games for the season but had a major impact for the Roos. In those matches he scored 217 runs at an average of 54.25 and a high score of 87 while also claiming four scalps with the ball. More games may have seen him

finish higher up in the Cricketer of the Year standings. Grand finalists Roxby Miners had a number of players who also had solid seasons with both bat and ball. Captain Michael Nelson claimed 11 wickets in the minor rounds while also compiling 148 runs. Paul Trotta had a great finish to the year with the ball after claiming four wickets in the preliminary and grand finals. But with the award only taking into calculation the minor round games, Trotta’s wicket count finished at five . He also made 188 runs in his roles at the top of the batting order.

The Association Player of the Year will also be named on the night. Paul Polujnikoff will be in the box seat after his standout performance with the bat at the recent Country Carnival Cricket Association competition. Also a Brian Partington Spirit of Cricket and Volunteer Recognition award will be presented for the first time. The 2016 RDCA Presentation Night will be held at the Roxby Downs Tavern from 6pm. Junior awards will be given out first before the senior presentations are held later in the evening.

Roxby Downs Little Athletics end-of-season event

Athletes in the 11 and over category at the Roxby Downs Little Athletics award presentations.

Tiny Tots program participants at the Roxby Downs Little Athletics end-ofseason event held at the town oval on Sunday. PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

Under 6 athletes with their participation awards.

Roxby Downs Little Athletics under 7 participants.

Under 9 and under 10 athletes at the town oval on Sunday.

Under 8 participants with their medals and certiﬁcates.

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Kaitlin Vickers (Tatiara) entered the Rookies event.

Mitchell Sanders (Alice Springs) won the Juniors race.

Jakyb Sharman (Yorke Peninsula) took out ﬁrst place in the KT Open.

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Wild Bunch winner Jayden Dawson (Yorke Peninsula).

Local man Tom Wilson (Desert Dirt) ﬁnished second in the Wild Bunch race.

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Three players tied for highest male peg out

he male highest peg out list now consists of three players after round three with Troy Giddens, Robert Gray and Andrew Swanson all tied.

The Olympic Dam Barbarians after their win over the Whyalla Steelers on the weekend. PHOTO: Supplied.

Barbarians win 1st battle

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Olympic Dam Barbarians won their first-ever competitive match on the weekend, accounting for the Whyalla Steelers 42-32. A strong first half and a hat-

trick of tries from best-onground Aaron George set up the victory in a hard-fought contest. “Everyone contributed massively,” said club president Jason Starkey. “We had a strong first half but we fell away a bit in the second half, so we will look at that. “It will give us something to work on during the week, so we

are ready for next week’s game.” Starkey said the side had been ready for the past two to three weeks after being a late inclusion into this season’s Spencer Gulf Rugby League competition. “Everyone loved it out there,” he said. “We have been ready for about two or three weeks, so it was good to get out there and

play and get the first game out of the system.” The side will now face Port Pirie in what Starkey is expecting to be a steep learning curve for the Barbarians. He said they will need to work on the second half fade out and a few minor issues in defence before the weekend’s game to make sure they are ready.

In the female category, Maeve Kendrick still holds the highest peg out of 106. ROUND THREE RESULTS: Is It In d Smokin’ Darts 6-5, Golf Club d Bull Shooters 10-1, FODFA d Twisted Flights 9-2, Dead Eye Dicks d Red Bullz N All 6-5. LADDER AFTER ROUND THREE: 1. Four Play. 2. Golf Club. 3. Dead Eye Dicks. 4. Is It In. 5. FODFA. 6. Smokin’ Darts. 7. Andamooka Opals. 8. Pink Fizz. 9. Red Bullz N All. 10. Bull Shooters. 11. Twisted Flights.

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Rockets 2nd overall at Oceania

WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

aturday night saw the culmination of the second and final round of the Oceania Cup at Undera, Victoria, for speedway sidecar team Headland Roxby Rockets.

The 14-hour drive from Roxby to far west Victoria was well worth it for the Roxby Downs team. They placed second overall on the night and second overall for the entire championship after an entertaining and clean night of racing. Rounds one and two set the pace for the evening for rider Trent Headland and passenger Daz Whetstone with two wins. Their race times were 60.47 and 61.75 seconds respectively. “It was good to get two wins straight away under the hat,” said Headland. “It gave us the confidence to power on through the night on a track we hadn’t ridden before, and that our engine set-up was on song.” The night’s third heat looked to be travelling much the same way for the Rockets before Victorian chargers Warren Monson and Matt Morgan took the lead away from them in the race’s third of four laps. The result was Monson/Morgan in first, Roxby Rockets in second , Derek and Matthew Ramsay (NZ) in third and Brian Motis and Cody Brant (US) in fourth. An exclusion from the fourth heat for running infield gave the Rockets momentary cause for concern, but a second in the ensuing fifth heat against Darrin Treloar and Blake Cox (Australia) in first and Shane Hudson

and Eli Wright (Australia) in third gave the team enough points the scrape into the B Final. The Rockets were the eventual winner of the B Final, joining seeded riders Treloar/Cox, Monson/Morgan and Mark Plaisted and Darcy Risstrom (Australia) in the A Final. First corner frenzy pushed kingpins Treloar/Cox to the back of the pack, leaving space for Monson/Morgan to take the lead, followed by the Roxby Rockets and backed up in fourth by Plaisted/Risstrom. The race was uncontested from there on in, making for the official final placings for the evening. A tally of points over the two Oceania Sidecar Championship rounds placed the Rockets second overall behind Treloar/Cox and in front of Plaisted/Risstrom in third and Monson/Morgan in fourth. “It was a great sense of achievement to get second place in an event that is so pivotal on the speedway world stage,” Headland said. “It was a great reward for all the hard work that both myself and my team have put in over the last 12-odd months.”

On Sunday night, the Roxby Rockets competed in the Mildura Sidecar Invitational – a race they used primarily as an additional practice session ahead of the Australian titles to be held at the same track this weekend. “We went into Sunday night with the mindset of testing and trialling the bike and ourselves in preparation for the Aussies,” Headland said. “We found a few holes in our mechanical set-up that we will be working on this week, as well as our gating speed, which needs a bit of attention if we are to remain competitive this weekend.” The Rockets had a relatively successful evening, putting three wins and two second places on the board throughout the evening, to be seeded straight into the A Final. After a messy start, Treloar/Cox took an early lead, followed by Plaisted/Harrison, the Rockets and Gates/O’Loughlin. Some clean, well-defined racing saw these positions kept for the remainder of the race and made for the eventual final results. The team is regrouping this week in Mildura,

with a final practice to be held at Olympic Park Speedway tonight before the Australian Sidecar Championship qualifying round on Friday night and main event on Saturday night. For live updates of the event, request to join the

‘Headland Roxby Rockets’ Facebook page. The Roxby Rockets would like to express their utmost thanks to their sponsors and supporters, who have been particularly overwhelming over the last couple of weeks.

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Roxby Rockets team members Trent Headland and Daz Whetstone ahead of the Oceania Sidecar Championship’s second round on Saturday night. PHOTO: Supplied

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Local soccer kicks off

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WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocal soccer is taking off, according to Roxby Downs Junior Soccer League president Tony D’Arrigo.

D’Arrigo told The Monitor he had noticed this trend following the league’s registrations on Sunday. He said he expected more than 100 players to be registered, with a further 26 interested for Mini Roos, when the season began in a few weeks’ time. This compares with 74 registered last year. In addition to the increased number of players, 10 parents also took part in a coaching course run by the Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA) on Saturday. “It was a great weekend of soccer,” D’Arrigo said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better result – everyone really enjoyed themselves and we were able to accomplish more than one thing.” D’Arrigo said the numbers were even more impressive given that 36 players from last year had left town between seasons. He was also surprised with the interest in the Mini Roos program, for which he was inundated with younger children keen to play. He said he was glad soccer was beginning to take off after a number of years of hard work. D’Arrigo said his own persistence and help from the FFSA had built the Roxby Downs Junior Soccer League to what it was today. “You can’t just do it for six months and then stop, you have to continue to put the time and effort into it – that is the key to our success,” he said. D’Arrigo said he had been to trainings from the beginning with what started as six players and increased as local interest in the sport grew. He said he hoped to have others help him run training in the coming years, and Saturday’s coaching course was a step in this direction. The course, run by FFSA’s Cristiano Dos Santos and Jake Brindley, ran through teaching the game to players at a grassroots level. It explained that it was all about making sure the children were enjoying what they were doing. Sunday’s registrations attracted a large number of locals interested in playing this season. Boots and shin guards were also on sale on the day. D’Arrigo thanked everyone for coming and committee members for the effort they put into making the weekend possible. Registrations for soccer are still open and will close at the end of the upcoming school holidays.

Roxby Downs Junior Soccer League president Tony D’Arrigo (back, left) and Football Federation SA representatives Christiano Dos Santos and Jake Brindley with coaching course attendees (front, from left) James Pedder, Lachlan McLeod, Tait Neilson and Trey and Kohen Smith. INSET: Locals line up for soccer registrations on Sunday. PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

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