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Lack of male teachers

By Vanessa Switala

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lack of male teaching staff in Roxby Downs may be leaving local children disadvantaged says Principal of Roxby Area School, Kath Macalister.

Teachers have become stereotyped as a ‘feminised workforce’ leading to a lack of male teachers, especially in the primary years.

The percentage of South Australian Department of Education and

Children’s Services employees has an average of 25% males compared to 75 per cent females.

It is apparent that in Roxby Downs this percentage is much less.

There is only one male teacher employed the in primary years at the Roxby Downs Area School however the school is better served in secondary levels.

Of the 73 staff employed at Roxby Downs Area School there are only 11 male teachers and one male groundsman.

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Lack of male teachers all over FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Other staff include; 44 teaching staff and 17 school service officers, who are all female.

Mrs Macalister believes this is due to many issues, including males seeking a higher salary.

She said another reason for there being a lack of male teaching staff is because they are frightened off by paedophilia issues.

“Kids hug their teachers all the time, especially in primary years. Males are

scared of public perception,” she said.

Mrs Macalister explained that schooling is more like ‘home care’ as there is little male modelling available to younger children.

She said that leadership teams should have both male and female members to present appropriate modelling for children.

The Executive Team at the school consists of the Principal, the Deputy Principal and three senior leaders, of which there is only one male.

In comparison, three of the four coordinators at the school are male.

Mrs Macalister said that it is the first time in many years that there have been more male than female coordinators.

Many belie ve that teachers have good holidays and get to finish work when school is out but Mrs Macalister disagrees.

She said during holiday breaks you will often see teachers’ cars in the car park as they have preparation work and marking

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to complete during this time, this is yet another deterrent for male teachers.

She also believes that the lack of male teachers is due to the duty of care they must possess.

“Teachers are responsible for kids all day. It’s a big ask,” she said.

Similarly, the Roxby Downs Child Care Centre only has one male childcare worker employed on a casual basis.

Melissa Christian, Director of the Child Care Centre said that male childcare workers are very hard to find.

“Especially those who are willing to study and make a career in the childcare industry,” she said.

Mrs Christian believes that the biggest issue in childcare is the low pay rate. “Especially in a mining town why would you work for pittance when you can earn big dollars in OD at the mine,” she said.

She also believes that there is not much recognition for childcare workers in the community and there can often be a stigma attached to male childcare workers.

“I personally think there should be more male child carers as they can have a positive influence in a child’s young life. More often boys respond well to their care and play influence,” she said.

The Roxby Downs Kindergarten is also lucky

enough to have one male early childhood teacher, Adam Christie.

Mr Christie has always wanted to work with children and completed a double degree in arts and early childhood teaching last year at Flinders University.

He was the only male graduate in his year, “Men in early childhood education are rare,” he said.

He thinks that this may be due to stereotypical views that are passed down over generations but is unsure of the precise reason.

Mr Christie moved to Roxby Downs at the beginning of this year for job opportunities and loves working with the children at the kindergarten.

“It’s sensational. I love it because the kids are so energetic about learning during these years. I’m really glad I chose Roxby, I couldn’t be happier,” he said.

Kerryn Jones, Director of the Roxby Downs Kindergarten agrees it is important for young children to have male figures in educational and caring roles.

“Boys seem to connect more with their education if there is,” she said.

Ms Jones is thrilled to have Mr Christie as part of the staff at the kindergarten.

“It’s sensational having Adam here. It brings another dimension to the educational experience,” she said.

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Chris looks forward to country life

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By Millie Thomas

onstable Chris Ward joined the Roxby Downs Police team last week and is looking forward to leading a quieter life in the country.

After moving from Elizabeth, which is described as the second busiest Local Service Area (LSA) in Australia, Chris and his family are looking forward to switching to the country life.

Chris, who has been part of the police force for three years now, started his first shift on one of Roxby Downs’ most infamous social events. “Started work on Sat-

urday, cup day! It was a good day, nice weather,” he said.

The Ward family is looking forward to spending time with some extended family who are already living in town, and working with a different type of policing.

“Comparing it (Elizabeth) to Roxby Downs, obviously I’m only half way through my first week so it’s a bit hard to judge but I would say it is going to be definitely different policing,” he said.

“The socio-economic environment in Elizabeth is quite low so there’s a lot of people who do have the drinking and drugs problems amongst everything else so it is al-

ways quite busy. I’m yet to experience the Roxby nightlife!

“I’m looking forward to most the lifestyle change. I think it will be good for the kids, allow them to grow, I think it will just be a nice, good experience,” he said.

Chris’s two youngest children have started school at the Roxby Downs Area School, and his eldest is currently looking for work.

What may surprise you about Chris is that before his major career change into policing, he worked in IT for ten years! The approachable constable will be present at numerous social events, and is willing and ready to serve and protect.

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Red Earth jewellery T making workshop

By Vanessa Switala

Young has produced many fascinating and enthralling works. “I love working with metal as it is very forgiving and there a so many different ways of manipulating it to create interesting and beautiful objects… The best things often happen by accident,” she said.

Mrs Young is the co-ordinator for the Mrs Young started making jewellery Red eARTh Festival and although it has when she left school and after having a been challenging she said it has defi10 year break to raise her children she nitely been worth it. began to discover her passion again six years ago.

AT LEFT: Rachel Young giving a demonstration on how to start Before starting the workshop, Mrs the jewellery making process.

Young passed around some of the imaginative pieces she had previously made, BELOW: Yasmin Harrison was one explaining to the group, “You’re only of the students to take advantage of the recent jewellery workshop limited by your imagination.” and Rachel’s knowledge.

After looking through some jewellery books to get the creativity flowing, the four ladies moved out to Mrs Young’s quaint workshop where they were taught how to cut, roll print and texture copper and Stirling silver to produce contemporary earrings and pendants.

While two ladies practised how to cut the metals, the other two experimented with different textures using various te chniques including hammers, stamping and the roller.

Through years of experimenting with different materials Mrs

he smell of freshly baked scones wafted through the house as ladies gathered to take part in Rachel Young’s jewellery making workshop on a nippy Tuesday morning.

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acca Bilby is currently preparing for the and a tag-along 4WD tour to the remote areas of the Arid Recovery Open Day where he will be Reserve.

Macca has been practicing his hide and seek skills playing Arid Recovery’s version of hide and

seek.

Using a radio-tracker, kids of all ages will be able to find Macca hidden in the Arid Recovery Reserve.

The Open Day will include a range of activities for children and adults to get involved in and learn about Australia’s fascinating arid environment at the same time.

Activities on the day will include nature walks, expert talks from Arid Recovery staff and researchers

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with the Arid Recovery staff on Charlton Rd during the week and he’s ready for Open Day on August 21.

“Macca is very excited about Open Day and has been waiting all year for his big day out,” said Perri Carter, Arid Recovery staff member and one of Macca’s mates.

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“Students are getting nervous. It is quite a big deal because they are examined quite strictly,” Miss Inglis said.

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he Royal Flying Doctors Service is holding its annual Roxby Downs Auxiliary Giant Auction and Golf Day on Saturday, September 17, 2011.

The local RFDS committee is asking for help from local businesses and contractors to contribute with an auction item or monetary donation for the event.

The RFDS made 137 landings in Olympic Dam last year alone, landing approximately three times a week to assist someone within our community.

The event has been held for 20 years with $45,000 raised last year and several hundred people attending the event.

Event organiser, Kelli-Jo Kovac said, “It is important for the local community to get behind this event to support the RFDS which is a vital service to our community and to all Australians.”

The day begins with a nine hole Ambrose Golf Competition with the auction commencing at 1pm.

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More floodwaters to hit Lake Eyre ABOVE: Former Port Augusta Secondary student Ben Coulter is now a full time Boilermaker apprentice with BHP Billiton.

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tudents in Roxby Downs and surrounding regions will be well prepared to capitalise on job opportunities in the mining and resource sectors, thanks to a new job training program launched this week.

The Resources and Energy Program (REP) was launched at the Downer Rail workshops in Port Augusta on Tuesday (August 2, 2011) and provides pathways for students from education to careers in the resources and energy sectors.

REP has its administrative office in Port Augusta and services 80 per cent of the state, including the three Spencer Gulf cities. REP Principal Manager Sean Holden says trades in demand at the moment include electricians, boilermakers, diesel mechanics and fitters and turners Mr Holden said the program has a strong focus on school-based and full-time apprenticeships, with staff from REP as well as teachers and principals from schools around the region including Roxby Downs Area

School, Port Augusta Secondary School, John Pirie Secondary School and Edward John Eyre High School working closely with industry including BHP Billiton, E & A Contractors, OneSteel, Downer Rail, Alinta Energy, OZ Minerals, and Nyrstar to determine the skill sets students need to be work-ready for employment in their industries.

“The Resources and Energy Program has been established to ensure the skills demand in our region now and in the future, is largely met by the young people who live in the region,” Mr Holden said.

“This benefits industry as it is more likely to retain staff as they come from the area and have a social base here, and it also benefits our young people by providing them with training and careers and this in turn benefits our local economies,” Mr Holden said.

“We are working closely with industry to determine the skills they require, and ensure students achieve those skills which provide a pathway to future employment.”

Twenty-year-old Ben Coulter is a former Port Augusta Secondary Student who has

gained a full-time boilermaker apprenticeship through the Career Employment Group, with BHP Billiton in Roxby Downs.

He said it would not have been possible without the assistance of Geoff Schulze at the school, and staff at the REP program who assisted him to improve his math skills. By improving those skills and others, Mr Coulter said it helped him to win the apprenticeship through CEG and onto Olympic Dam. “The program definitely made a big difference to me,” Mr Coulter said.

With Ben Coulter, just one of the success stories to come through the program which began earlier this year, Mr Holden said he is looking forward to seeing many more young people from around the region enter careers in the fast-growing resources and energy sectors.

The REP program is funded by the State Government and draws on the strengths of the previous Commonwealth Government’s Australian Technical College Spencer Gulf and Outback.

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ill the world markets and the change-over in leadership of the State Labor Government be enough to stifle the expansion of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam expansion project?

We can only trust the BHPB Board will stand strong and proceed with its plans to expand the mine to open cut despite the confusion of recent weeks.

The billions being wiped off the world stock markets and the plummeting commodity prices must have un-nerved even the most resilient of investors as well as the giants of the mining industry.

Last week gold powered through the $1700 an ounce level, and after years of being warned, people are only now beginning to concede that gold plays an integral part of the world’s monetary system. It appears

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GFC take two? no-one knows how this current world monetary problem is going to be resolved, and some are already saying it is going to get a lot worse before it gets any better.

So as the global monetary system continues to falter, gold will continue to hedge against the declining values of other currencies and remain the ultimate preserver of wealth.

The good news for us here in the Far North of the Outback South Australia is BHP Billiton is pulling plenty of gold out of the ground and with its value soaring there is hope we will not suffer the head-on crash many other industries could feel as commodities devalue.

The past week has seen the worst financial crash since the 2008 GFC and we can only hope that Treasurer Wayne Swan’s constant comment that Australia is in a much better position than most to ride out this storm is

true. Skeptics think otherwise and rightly so. Going into the last GFC the country was in the black and it was able to spend billions in stimulus packages, rightly or wrongly. This time round we are in debt by a trillion or so dollars, so how Mr. Swan suggests we are still in a strong economic position is beyond understanding for most taxpayers.

Some are predicting another stimulus bail out may be in order, but that will only further add to the debt crisis and plunge us further in the red.

And why is this happening? Because an economic credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s downgraded America’s credit rating from AAA to AA! America sneezed and Australia caught the flu.

We can only hope it’s not a deadly strain this time around.

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he face of civilization was changed forever when a nuclear bomb almost incinerated the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945, instantly killing tens of thousands of people.

This year on the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Australian Red Cross begins a campaign to re-ignite the push for a ban on the use of nuclear weapons – calling on young Australians to finish what their parents started. We want Australia to lead the world in a renewed call for an unequivocal ban on the use of nuclear weapons.

The anti-nuclear weapons debate helped defined a generation in the 60s and 70s, but fizzled out before concrete change was achieved. The problem hasn’t gone away and

today, more than ever, nuclear weapons are a uniquely destructive threat to the future of humanity.

It is estimated there are at least 20,000 nuclear weapons in existence worldwide, about 3,000 of them on a launch-ready alert. Combined they have a destructive force equivalent to around 150,000 Hiroshima bombs.

If even one of those nuclear weapons were to be used, the humanitarian and environmental consequences would be devastating.

A nuclear conflict would not only result in an enormous loss of life, but also the destruction of huge tracts of land, mass starvation and the disruption of global food distribution.

The people and governments of the world have shown that progress can be made by

putting in place significant new international humanitarian law conventions targeting land mines and cluster munitions, but the challenge of nuclear weapons has so far eluded us.

The debate about nuclear weapons is ultimately about human beings, our environment and the future of humanity. It is time for the global community – Australians included – to decide if we want nuclear weapons to continue to be a threat to our future, or to become part of our history.

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LAST WEEK’S HOT TOPIC: Do you think Andamooka should have pokies?

What’s all the fuss. I live at Andamooka and would like to play pokies there if I choose to. I am not a big gambler but would like the choice just like everywhere else.

KR, Andamooka I am glad there are so many against pokies coming to Andamooka. They are the worst thing that has happened to this state. My former son-in-law gambled away thousands and left us to pick up the pieces with his family left destitute.

In-law Do the police in Roxby work after dark?

Every Friday and Saturday night after the pub and club close the streets of Roxby become a race track for the hoon drivers of the town and not a police car to be seen anywhere. They must really like their new building they don’t seem to want to leave it all that often.

No hoons RD. Something that seems to have been getting worse around RD lately is illegal dumping. Cars and TVs are just a few of the things accompanying the usual suspects (cans, bottles, and milk cartons).

The dump here is free, use it!

Proud Bin User So the High Court can overrule a Government decision on illegal immigrants. The Government is trying to send a message to stop the illegal boat arrivals and the High Court is sending the message it’s open door to Australia! And who is paying the millions in court costs for the immigration lawyers and the courts – we are! Who said we are a smart country?

Confused of Curdimurka St. I have loved the Red Earth Festival so far. Thanks to all the organisers and big thank you to Rachel. There really is some talent up here.

JR How about all those rioters in England being rounded up and dumped in the middle of Afghanistan? See how well they fight then when THEIR lives are at risk! I bet they would think twice about looting and destroying others’ property.

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This year’s group spent a day in Port Augusta and then travelled to Roxby for a tour of both the town and mine site as well as receiving information from Council Administrator Bill Boehm and Community Board Chairperson, Michelle Hales.

The GLF program provides a unique opportunity to widen and deepen knowledge and understanding of issues important to society and to the organisations that operate within it. GLF participants develop capacities of mind that enable them to contribute more effectively to all of the communities of which they are a part – workplace, family and society – through self reflection, the ability to question existing value systems, the willingness to construct new ones and the desire to continually grow and learn.

The program is designed to broaden, enhance and accelerate leadership capability and provide high-end development for key people in organisations throughout South Australia.

GLF has and is producing future leaders of state, business and industry and with the mining boom predicted throughout the Far North and Eyre Peninsula it was important this year’s participants were briefed on the important role the industry will play in the economic future of the State.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 10 August 2011 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 7.30am to 1.30pm on Sunday 11 September 2011. ROAD: OLYMPIC WAY EVENT: DESERT DASH ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: By-pass Road, Burgoyne St north and south, town oval entrance Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules specified below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Crossing the road Rule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road.

W. J. Boehm Administrator 10/8/2011

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Stop imagining, live the dream, North Shores Wallaroo Roxby Downs’ residents travelling to Yorke Peninsula for holidays and Yorke Peninsula Field Days should bring a copy of the Wallaroo North Shores advertisement along with them.

Just a copy of the ad will get you a discount on any land purchase at North Shores, Wallaroo during the two day field day on September 27-29 at Paskeville.

Lifestyle Property SA’s Patricia Hautop, now a regular visitor to the Roxby Downs Market Days, said she will return to visit again on August 20 and September 17.

“We also have a stand at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days, and if you come and identify yourselves, and you decide to purchase an allotment at North Shores while you are in the Copper Coast for that time, we will arrange a special price for the land purchase. Bring a copy of the North Shores advert from The Monitor with you as your coupon,” she said.

“North Shores looks over the Wallaroo Bay which is

white sand and lovely beach is great for families and anyone loving the ocean.”

“It is ideal for permanent living for singles, couples and families and the new community welcomes everyone,” she said.

Ms Hautop said an investment in land in the development at North Shores would prove very worthwhile and living there long term was even better.

“There is no time limit to build so you can own land for as long as you like, until you are ready to build a permanent home or a holiday home or an investment property.”

“North Shores has good access to excellent shopping, schools, hospital, sporting facilities and almost everything you need.”

For further details phone Patricia Hautop at Lifestyle Property SA on 08 8372 7360 or visit her at the North Shores sales office or visit her when she returns to Market Day on August 20 and September 17.

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After the fatal diagnosis of cancer to a close relative, Johnno jumped on the fundraising for cancer research bandwagon and hasn’t looked back.

He joined the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation Vietnam Cancer Cycle Challenge 2011 and is currently in the process of fundraising and getting fit for the 450km bike ride across Vietnam.

However, Johnno has achieved limited success in raising money for the trip, save a couple of good samaritans who helped him out on the weekend.

“Roxby Taxis put a couple of my collection tins in the taxis and Greyhound let me bombard the buses,” explained Johnno. Bus drivers Tony and Bryan insisted that those who used the free Greyhound service to and from the races give a donation to Johnno’s cause.

Local businesses Andamooka CWA Op Shop has also donated a large cash amount, and Red Desert Cleaning Services have also been a huge help.

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“The Club has also helped me out heaps, they’ve got a couple of tins and they’re going to try and bring them out on members’ nights, poker nights and Sunday nights and try to collect as much as they can.”

Johnno will continue to attend community events to try and raise more funds, for more information please contact Johnno on 0437 526 853 or visit his fundraising page www.everydayhero.com.au/johnno_mason.

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What’s happening at RDAS? RAP program reaches out to Roxby community

By Vanessa Switala

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he Metropolitan Fire Ser vice’s (MFS) Road Awareness Program (RAP) came to educate students and adults at Roxby Downs Area School on Wednesday, August 10.

The Year 10 students invited the MFS to present the RAP program to other students, adults and apprentices in the Roxby Downs community after experiencing a similar program in Adelaide earlier.

Students told The Monitor, “We all feel very passionate about the program and want the rest of the community to become aware of the dangers of the road and how to easily avoid them.”

The presentation started with MFS Station Officer, Rod Campbell introducing road safety and crash prevention methods to the group of Year 10, 11 and 12 students.

Throughout the presentation Mr Campbell stressed that small decisions and risks can lead to massive consequences but good attitudes and smart decisions lead to safe behaviours.

Guest speaker Eli Murn relayed his emotional account of being in a car crash which he survived but now has permanent brain damage.

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ast Friday the two best classes ever went on camp to Woomera. The two best classes were Mrs Greenfield’s class and Miss Mackenzie’s class.

We met at the Lions Park car park. We waited for ages for the bus but it did come eventually.

When it came, we started to load the bus then Mrs Greenfield called out people’s names to get on the bus. I sat next to Amy. When we got to Woomera I was really excited because I’m

finally away from my annoying brothers. My mattress was on the floor and it was close to Amy’s, Blake’s, Zane A’s and Josh’s. We had fruit snack after.

Then we went to the rocket place and saw some old aeroplanes and stuff.

After that we had lunch back at the campsite and then we went to a playground at Tirriki Park.

There was some cool equipment there! I had heaps of fun there.

Next was the Amazing Race. I was in the Frisky Ferrets. It was so much fun we had to find all sorts of stuff in Woomera.

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ing Race we had some free time and got ready to go to the Eldo for dinner. All 55 of us! At the Eldo I had a chicken schnitzel then I had an ice-cream. It was yummy. After tea we went to the observatory and saw some planets on a screen. It was overcast so we could not look through the telescope. Then we went back to our camp site and had supper and went to bed.

The next morning for breakfast I had toast. Then we got dressed and brushed our teeth. After everyone got dressed we went into the lounge room and talked about how we would make our lunch but we couldn’t do it all together so we split up into three groups. My group did running first. Then made our lunch and finally got some free play with the sports equipment.

We then got ready to go to

Breen Park and did the team challenge there. When we ate our lunch we got to play some more. I went to see the birds.

When I saw the cocky it said “Hello cocky” and then laughed.

It was really funny. I stayed with the cocky for a while. The peacocks were beautiful. Especially the male one. At 1:30 the bus came and took us back to Roxby.

I sat next to Mrs Greenfield. I talked soooooo much I lost my voice and her ear fell off. I was really tired and I was glad to see my Mum again.

A big thank you to the fantastic parent helpers: Scott Cordy, Rod Evans, Meegan Barlow and Sharon Hunter. The trip would not have been so much fun without you guys! Also a bigger thank you to the Eldo hotel and the staff who served us our food.

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The inspirational story of Mr Murn working toward his dreams of playing volleyball in the Olympic Games was quickly crushed as he explained, “I was incredibly lucky for a long time, but my luck ran out.”

He asked the students to watch him while he limped around the room. When he stopped, he posed the question, “Am I still a man?”

Mr Murn now dedicates himself to helping others avoid reckless and dangerous driving and the injuries that it brings.

At the end of the session Bryan Harris, a volunteer ambulance officer in Roxby Downs pleaded to the students, “I don’t want to get called out to an accident and see any of your faces.”

Mr Campbell commended the Year 10 students for making such an effort to relay the RAP message to the rest of the community.

“I’m very impressed that these Roxby Downs students have decided to take the program’s positive messages on board and ask the rest of the community, adults included, to look after one another by driving responsibly,” he said.

“The students have shown great maturity and selflessness, and the entire community stands to benefit from the RAP message of looking after our mates.”

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HAVE YOUR SAY >>> Do you think Mike Rann was past his use-by date as Premier?

LEFT: Jane Gloster “Yes. He was many years ago. He should go quietly. He has had enough and is just treading water.”

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RIGHT: Silvia Darrigo “Yes. It’s time they got a spunky looking guy in.”

LEFT: Leah Caden “At some stage they all expire.”

Homes in Roxby Downs really don’t exceed this level. The proud owners have catered for everything. You really do need to view to appreciate all the fine detail and extras included in this home, too many to mention.

Only three years old, this modern brick executive home consists of open floor plan with its main casual living area at the rear, overlooking the alfresco area with gabled roofline, outdoor stainless steel kitchen with bar fridge and sink, timber slat features enclose this area and add to the privacy. Enjoy the crystal clear pool with sandstone garden beds and the landscaped gardens throughout with lush, smooth green lawn. Your friends will be inviting themselves for BBQs all year round!

There is a formal lounge located at the front of the home, master bedroom has walk-in robe and en-suite, all kids bedrooms have BIR’s and ceiling fans.

The kitchen has earthy mocha tones, stain-

less steel appliances including fridge, dishwasher and walk in pantry. Timber floating floorboards throughout along with the neutral colour tones and classy window treatments really add to the appeal of this home. Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning will keep you and your family comfortable thru the peak of summer and the brisk winter nights.

There is a double garage for added security with automatic roller doors that allow you access to the large shed via a 3rd roller door or you access can be gained via the gate.

This home will simply fulfil your dream and take you to the end of the rainbow.

We are currently leasing homes of this calibre at $775 - $800 per week to company’s / managers, however be warned these prices will be sure to increase substantially if Olympic Dams expansion proceeds.

For further information please contact Ali Webber - Wardle Co Real Estate 0417 816 738.

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RIGHT: Michael McShane “Yes, because he stopped the Arkaroola mining development.”

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02. Ashlie Mason and son Bailey Olsen, 3 of Whyalla, at the Outback Cup last weekend.

03. Tracey Ryan, Bev Zeptner, Steve Ryan, Deb Steinhauser, Leanne Kenny and Chris Kaminski at the RDSC Sponsor Night.

04. Melanie Tyndall with trainer Mick Whittle at the Outback Cup. 05. Making a night of it at the RDSC Sponsor Night were (Back) Cassie Weir, Jackie Sharpe, Lauren Esposito, Marta Solokowski and Kate Carroll, (Front) Danielle Weir, Elyse Weir, Kate Weir, Emma Killeen and Holly Maine.

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02 Mother, Susan Brock and Grandmother Gill Bowman with Millie Thomas.

03 Leigh Malcolm and Tersa Baddely enjoyed the Toga Party.

04 Chloe Chapman and Danika Sapwell had a great time.

05 Tegan Paull and hostess Millie Thomas.

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Nikki is new and “Bouncing” onto our airwaves

By Millie Thomas

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oxFM has once again diversified its weekly shows by adding Nikki Armstrong’s ‘Bounce’ program to the mix.

Broadcast on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11am until 12pm, Nikki brings to the air a wide range of 80s, 90s and 2000s music and a passion from all kinds of music.

“I love music!” said Nikki. “Basically my music is all over the place. I’m influenced by my husband’s music, my son’s music and what I used to listen to growing up.”

Nikki’s assorted taste in music helped to inspire her show’s title. “Generally, the reason I came up with the name ‘Bounce’ is because my music is all over the place – you bounce off the walls with my music!

It’s a bit of this and a bit of that.”

Nikki had always wanted to present a show on the radio but was not confident she would be able to. It was because of a friend already within the realms of RoxFM that she finally hit the Roxby Downs soundwaves. “It was actually a friend of mine that had started on the radio and she said, come and sit in on my show and have a look,” explained Nikki. “It was something I had always wanted to do but never thought I could do it.

“I did the training with Julian and here I am!”

Although Nikki says it is a nerve-racking experience to begin with, she said things are starting to get easier. “The first couple of shows beforehand there would be a big knot in my stomach and hands shaking.

“Each show is getting a bit more comfortable,” she added. “I would never stop saying you’re always nervous before a show.

If you’re not, there’s something wrong with you!”

Nikki, who is part English and part South African, said she is enjoying learning more and more about Australian music. “I’m learning a lot as I didn’t used to get into a lot of Australian music, so that’s also very interesting.

“I have been very surprised when I’ve found out that a few singers and bands have actually been Australian, which I never knew!”

Nikki hopes that ‘Bounce’ helps to freshen up the average working day. “It’s just basically music and what I like to listen to, what I think people like to listen to – something to try and get them through the rest of their day!

“I hope they enjoy themselves listening to it, maybe give them a boost to get through the rest of the working day.”

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The Board that provides a community voice locally

Bryan says the youth are our future and helps where he can

By Vanessa Switala

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ong after the month of May, Bryan Harris was surprised to learn that he had been awarded the Community Person of the Month award.

Mr Harris has volunteered as an Ambulance Officer for the past two years, providing support and driving for local Scouts, Cubs and CFS cadets.

He is employed by Greyhound Australia and said that the company has been understanding if he is called away for the Roxby Downs Ambulance Service during work hours.

“Greyhound have been extremely supportive from day one,” he said.

Originally from Victoria, Mr Harris has always been involved in the SES and CFS. He has first aid training and saw volunteering as an ambulance officer as an opportunity to further develop his skills.

Mr Harris has lived in Roxby for four years this December and enjoys being part of the local community. He volunteers for the ambulance service to give something back to the community.

Although Mr Harris has no idea who nominated him for the award he is happy to get recognition for his efforts. “I am very honoured that someone did nominate me for the award,” he said.

As part of the award Big Sky Credit Union will donate $100 to the charity of Mr Harris’ choice.

When asked which charity he would nominate, Mr Harris replied without hesitation, “FliipSyde, which is a youth program. The youth of the town are fantastic.”

Mr Harris has worked with Roxby youth for three and a half years and he believes the FliipSyde program is fantastic, “Youth are our future. Without them we’re nothing.”

The award is managed by the Volunteering Partnership, a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board and is to recognise the work that is completed in our community by hardworking volunteers.

Keeping our children safe in sport

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He Office of Recreation and Sport has released the latest edition of the Keeping Children Safe in Recreation and Sport booklet.

Everyone in a sporting club or recreation group has a responsibility to care for and protect any child who participates in its activities. This guide provides valuable information about the principles of good practice and simple guidelines for parents, volunteers and participants for protecting children.

Clubs have a duty of care to take all reasonable steps to protect children from harm. Implementing childsafe policies and procedures and choosing employees and volunteers who are suitable to work with children are part of these responsibilities. There are lots of matters to consider. All members need to be made aware of their club’s

childsafe policies. Criminal History Assessments are also required for staff members and volunteers who hold prescribed positions.

According to Tom Kenyon MP Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing “ Clubs are often daunted by the different requirements and obligations surrounding child protection. This guide aims to make it simple and assist you in fulfilling your responsibilities in creating a child-safe environment”.

The Sport and Recreation Forum encourages all clubs in Roxby Downs to obtain a copy.

“This is a must read publication with information to assist clubs, parents and volunteers ”, Damien Condon co- chair of the Sport and Recreation Forum said.

If your club would like to obtain a copy of the guide please contact Damien on 0439862784.

JOINING FORUMS

If you are interested in joining a forum please contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000 COMMUNITY BOARD 7.30PM ON August 29 EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Kaye Doyle 0419 935 316 COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168 HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020 SPORTS & RECREATION FORUM MEETING 7.30PM ON October 4 ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING 7.30PM ON September 8

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Did you know?

Cockroach eradication If you’ve got ‘em, it’s probably not wise to try and co-exist peacefully with cockroaches as they’ll soon take over. Also, the presence of cockroaches can spark asthma attacks in sufferers.

- Combine 1 part borax, 2 parts flour and 1/2 part icing sugar, then add water and mix into a dough. Place in areas where cockroaches frequent, but out of reach of pets and children.

- A small container of water with a teaspoon of oil can attract cockroaches. They’ll climb in and be unable to get out and will drown (eventually).

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BOARD MEETINGS

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

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

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818

If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the agenda.

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ROXBY COUNCIL

NEWS IN BRIEF

WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

BELT UP – SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES

ADVANCED NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE Olympic Way will be closed from 7.30am to 1.30pm on Sunday 11 September for the Desert Dash event. Adjacent and adjoining roads affected are the Bypass Road, Burgoyne Street North and South and the Town Oval entrance.

KERBSIDE COLLECTION DELAYS Last week residents experienced delays in kerbside collec on. Rubbish bins were not emp ed on the scheduled collec on days. Council wishes to thank residents for their pa ence during this me. The circumstances with the truck and the backup truck were unforseeable. Council and the Contractor worked behind the scenes to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Bins were emp ed later in the week and kerbside collec on has since returned to normal days.

WHATS NEW IN THE LIBRARY Children’s Book Week will take place in the library from 20 to 26 August 2011. This year’s theme is One World Many Stories and exci ng events are planned. Contact the library for further informa on.

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DID YOU KNOW OUR DUMP IS FREE?

earing a seatbelt is one of the simplest and most effective ways of protecting yourself and your loved ones in a motor vehicle. Both drivers and passengers have responsibilities.

If worn correctly seat belts will substantially reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a motor vehicle accident.

Surprisingly, each month at least one person is caught by police not wearing a seatbelt in Roxby Downs.

The Opal Road Landfill is open between 1pm and 6pm seven days a week. There are no charges for domestic waste.

A commercial waste levy does apply to businesses and commercial waste.

Recycling is conducted at the landfill but recyclables including container deposit bo les and cans can be taken to the BSH Waste Solu ons depot at 8-12 Gosse Street.

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“This topic is often discussed at our Roxby Roadsafe meetings and we continue to be amazed,” Chairperson Michelle Hales said.

“What concerns us is that people are complacent about seatbelts and feel that if they are just heading down to the shops that there is no need. Children

There is a range of printed informa on on display in the Council office rela ng to small businesses. This is an extension of a service provided by Regional Development Australia Business Advisor Dean Liebelt who makes regular visits to Roxby Downs.

Please help yourself to the brochures.

A free personal consulta on with the Business Advisor can be arranged by phoning Regional Development Australia Far North direct on 8641 1444.

Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com Page 16 – Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Did you know?

In 2010 36% of vehicle occupants who died were not wearing a seatbelt.

In 2010 19 drivers and 10 passengers died whilst not wearing a seatbelt.

Young male drivers in rural areas, rear seat passengers, young children and heavy vehicle drivers are more likely not to wear seatbelts. In 2010 64% of the people that died in a crash were male.

In 2010 45% of all fatal crashes involved a single vehicle, 70% of these crashes were in rural areas.

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REMINDERS ANNUAL DOG AND CAT REGISTRATION RENEWALS TWO WEEKS TO GO COUNCIL OFFICE

and animals can jump out of nowhere unexpectedly. If a driver as to break suddenly they are at risk of serious injury or worse, ” Ms Hales added.

Frighteningly people do not realise that hitting the windscreen at just 40 km/h has the same impact as falling from a two storey building. In a crash an unrestrained passenger will be thrown against the driver and other passengers and as a missile is capable of killing or seriously injuring other people in the car.

Drivers may not be aware that they will be fined for each unrestrained passenger. The penalties are high with an expiation fee of $305 plus 3 demerit points applied to both drivers and passengers. Drivers need to not only wear their own seatbelts but make sure everyone in the vehicle is too.

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he Roxby Downs Community Profile is an online resource designed to assist community groups, investors, business, students and the general public. The community profile analyses results from Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 Censuses of Population and Housing.

“These statistics paint a picture of who we are, what we do, how we live and how many people live here and how we have changed over time,” Bill Boehm Council Administrator said.

These statistics include age and gender profiles, multicultural diversity, housing types, incomes, education, employment and family composition.

“These statistics help people and groups plan for the future.

This information can be used to support applications for funding for government grants and to prepare business plans,” Mr. Boehm said.

The information is presented in easy to read graphs and charts. The website also includes the latest Estimated Resident Population. These figures are updated annually taking into account births, deaths and internal and overseas mi-

gration.

The profile.id website will be updated with the 2011 Census statistics as soon as they are available. In the soon to be upgraded www.roxbydowns.com website there will be a direct link to the community profile but in the meantime the community profile can be accessed direct by clicking onto http:// profile.id.com.au/Default. aspx?ip=391.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

SERVICE SA

Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418 Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au

Opal Road Landfill Opening hours 1 pm to 6 pm every day Disposal of household rubbish is FREE Levies apply for businesses

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

Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours Wednesdays and Thursdays only 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides Transport Services including: • Vehicle Registration • Boat Registrations • Licensing Transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084

LIBRARY

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday & Thursday

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GAMING MANAGER • experience necessary • casual rate of pay • 40+ hours per week Please contact maƩ on 8671 0071 or email maƩ@ roxbydownstavern. com

FOR SALE NISSAN 4WD 1986 Model, 7 seater, many extras. $4000 ONO, Phone Bob: 0412 345 783

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POSITIONS VACANT

Casual Lifeguard

Café Assistant

The Roxby Downs Leisure Centre is searching for Casual Lifeguard’s for the 2011-2012 Season. Roxby Leisure provides sporting and recreational services to the community of Roxby Downs. Roxby Leisure will be offering the pool lifeguard training course before 1st October 2011 to allow applicants the opportunity to obtain the appropriate level of qualification.

Casual Position Dunes Café is situated in the heart of Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct making it the perfect location for breakfast, lunch and morning or afternoon coffee. Its seating is for approximately 67 people making it a great location for social gatherings, meetings and functions.

Responsibilities: • Customer Service • General cleaning • Hot and cold beverage making.

• Setting up for functions.

Essential: • Available to work over a 7 day roster and some out of hours Previous experience preferred but not essential. On the job training will be provided.

If you are a friendly person, hard working, good with customers, reliable and trustworthy please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to: Dani Furbow – Human Resources Officer Roxby Leisure PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone: 08 8671 0500 or 0447 888 337 Email: danielle@roxbyleisure.com.au Applications close August 31, 2011.

Job requirements · Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or the ability to acquire before pool season). · Current Senior Fist Aid Certificate (or the ability to acquire before pool season). · Enjoy working in an outdoor environment. · Have a high regard for public safety in an aquatic environment. · Have a professional attitude and appearance. · Available for morning and afternoons as well as weekends. · Previous experience preferred but not essential. · Minimum age requirement: 16 years Closing date: August 31, 2011 APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: Michael Esposito - Operations Manager PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone: 08 8671 0500 Fax: 08 8671 0594 Email: michael@roxbyleisure.com

POSITIONS VACANT

INDIGENOUS MINING EMPLOYEE MENTOR Port Augusta Based

$85,000 + salary package including fully maintained vehicle Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives by providing moral support to overcome hurdles of employment? Do you want to be part of the growing Mining and Resource sector in the north of South Australia?

The mentors role is accountable for assisting Indigenous mining employees ‘off site’ by bridging the gap between the mine site and community/home environment, and providing support for the employees to feel they are in positive employment.

The position, based in Port Augusta will involve extensive travel to various mining camps and require the person to develop sound working relationships with on site mentors, company staff, community members and family of the employee.

The role is to support and assist aboriginal employees and their families understand expectations in the workforce and assist to empower independence and meaningful employment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual wanting to fast track their career into the heart of the mining boom.

Contact Troy Grover on 08 8641 1444, email tgrover@rdafn. com.au to discuss the position. Job and Person Specifications can be downloaded from www.rdafn.com.au as of Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Applications should address the Job and Person Specification and be sent to: Claire Wiseman, Deputy CEO Regional Development Australia Far North PO Box 1762, PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700 cwiseman@rdafn.com.au Closing date for applications is close of business August 26, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICES ANDAMOOKA MASSAGE THERAPIST (Mobile facilities for Roxby Downs) DEEP TISSUE / THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Appointments 0427334883

Olympic Dam (Roxby Downs), SA Kempe Maintenance & Engineering Services SA is a specialist provider of hydraulic maintenance services, systems and components. We are currently seeking an experienced Hydraulic Fitter/Technician to join our existing team to assist with our operations at Olympic Dam: This is primarily an underground site based position, however some off-site and surface work will also be required.

Required qualifications and skills: • Mechanical trade qualified with experience in fluid power systems • Ability to plan and co-ordinate your own work • Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude to work • Ability to positively manage client relationships and work in a team environment • Strong product and hydraulic industry knowledge would be an advantage • Demonstrate a positive attitude towards safety management systems Attractive pay and conditions will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

To apply for this opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume to hr@kempe.com.au no later than Thursday, August 18, 2011 or contact 03 5225 2900 for further details.

To apply you must be an Australian citizen or have residency within Australia.

Terrific Cottage on Top Trac!

Classic cottage in beautiful rural setting overlooking Port Pirie with the Flinders Ranges as the backdrop, does it get any better? As you pull up to the cottage, the character instantly grabs your attention and once you set foot inside you will not be let down. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this tastefully updated home is equipped with a 3 kilowatt solar system feeding power to the grid and is able to run on both rainwater and mains water.

The land is fenced into 2 paddocks with a total land area of approx 22.48acres.

JAMES WARDLE Mob: 0407 362 105 james.wardle@wardlecorealestate.com.au

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Key Responsibilities include: • Major Maintenance and equipment refurbishments • Diagnosing faults and repairing hydraulic & pneumatic systems • Repairing hydraulic and pneumatic components • Performing planned maintenance scopes of work • Installation and commissioning of fluid power systems

DUBLIN Gerry’s Meat Store. Top quality, grain fed meat at affordable prices. New $230 Freezer pack (mix and match) 2kg Lamb Roast, 1kg Beef Schnitzel, 2kg Pork Roast, 1kg Chicken Schnitzel, 2kg Beef Roast, 1kg Budget Bacon, 2kg Roast Chicken 2kg Marinated Wings, 1kg BBQ steak, 2kg Beef Sausages, 1kg Beef Mince, 20 Gourmet Patties, 1kg BBQ Lamb Chops, 1 Large Mettwurst, 1kg Pork Leg Chops, 1 Bottle Marinade, 1kg Diced Steak. Phone: 8529 2229

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FOR SALE

Hydraulic Fitter/Technician

REQUEST FOR TENDER Contract No MW023/12 Waste Management Services Waste Collection Recycling Resource Recovery Management CouncilisseekingTendersfromsuitablyqualifiedcontractors withexperienceintheprovisionofanddeliveryofawiderange ofWasteManagementServicesincludingthecollectionand disposalofwastegeneratedfromtheRoxbyDownsTownship andCouncilsMunicipalareaandthemanagementofCouncil’s Resource Recovery Centre. A contract period for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years is envisaged.

COMMERCIAL WASTE FEE Residents are advised that in accordance with the Section 188 of the Local Government Act 1999 that the following fees and charges in relation to disposal of waste at Council’s Opal Road Landfill will apply as from 1 October 2011.

A Commercial Business Waste Fee of $37.50 per cubic metre or $60.00 per tonne as applicable (GST inclusive) will apply to all Commercial Business Waste that is disposed at the Roxby Downs Landfill Site as from 1 October 2011.

Bill Boehm Administrator August 10, 2011

InterestedcontractorsarerequiredtoobtainTenderDocuments andcomplywithalltenderrequirements.Lowestoranytender not necessarily accepted.

All enquires must be directed to Council’s Project Coordinator. Phone 0438 010 088 or email alan.male@ roxbyleisure.com.au Closing Date 4pm (SA Time) Monday 19 September 2011 Bill Boehm Administrator

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Mixed Netball fun!

ABOVE: Danika Sapwell (Misfits) and Mitch from the Heathansia team about to clash head-on for the ball during last Wednesday night’s mixed social netball game.

TOP RIGHT: Jeanette Taylor and Jo Lill (Heathansia) have control of the ball as Chloe Chapman (Misfits) intercepts the play.

Roxby Downs Golf Results

Woomera Golf Open winners Robin Passmore (left) and Robert Charman (right) who won the Woomera Open by 1 shot. They had 50 players, many former members returning as well. Tony “GURU” Richter and Robert “TUBBY” Gray also played from Roxby but placed well back in the field.

OVERALL WINNER DIV 1 DIV 2

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ROBERT PAXTON MICHAEL KING

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ROBIN PASSMORE ROBERT CHARMAN

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GLEN MUNGUR GRAHAM NIELSEN

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LONG DRIVE DIV 1 LONG DRIVE DIV 2 LONG DRIVE LJ NTP DIV 1 NTP DIV 2 NTP LJ

DAVE CELEP RYAN RATZMER TRACEY KING GLEN MUNGUR 0 ANDREA FREETH

Footy hots up for finals ABOVE: Hornridge player Coby Lynch is first to the ball in his team’s win over the Miners.

RIGHT: Miners’ on-baller Josh Rose takes a strong mark during Saturday’s match against the Magpies. The two teams will meet again on the weekend in the elimination final.

When your mate turns into someone who speeds, it’s up to you to tell them. Prevent Matemorphosis.

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Hornridge denied second H chance in finals

ornridge and Roxby Districts will meet again next week in the early game for the elimination final after Roxby Districts narrowed the margin in the second half of the game to deny Hornridge the percentage boost they needed to grab second spot and the second chance in the qualifying final next week.

Far North Football League ROUND 15 August 13, 2011 A GRADE Hornridge 11 . 10 . 76 def Roxby Districts 8 . 7 . 55 Hornridge best players: B .Casey, K. Lynch, D. Cleary, J. Baker, B. Coleman.

Roxby Districts best players: R. Prosser, A Lane, S. Crafter King, J. Pyke, J. Smart.

Hornridge goal scorers: K. Lynch 3 goals, K. Forrest, S. Finey, N Tutthill, B. Casey, D. Cleary, M. Fazekas, B. Kelly, K. Bleasby 1 goal each.

Roxby Districts goal scorers: R. Prosser 5 goals, C. Kenny 2 goals A. Lane 1 goal.

Andamooka 21 . 8 134 def Coober Pedy 14 . 9 . 93 Andamooka best players: T Bauldy, A. Monfries, L. Scobie, L. Sanders, B. Harris.

Andamooka goal scorers: T. Paull 8 goals C .Ryan J. Brind 3 goals each, T. Bauldy C. Patterson 2 goals each A. Moss L. Sanders L. Scobie 1 goal each .

Coober Pedy best players: Z. McKenzie, C. Jona, D. Dodd, M. Grava, B. Buller.

Coober Pedy goal scorers: J. Warrior Z. McKenzie .T Hannes 3 goals, B. Warren Junior 2 goals, M. Bell, D. Dodd, B. Buller 1 goal each.

JUNIOR COLTS Bulldogs 8 . 6 . 56 def Hawks 5 . 2 . 32 Bulldogs best players: J. Male, R. Hadfield, L. Holder, K. Gates, M. Lamb.

Bulldogs goal scorer:s L .Johnston 3, H. Paull, R. Holder 2 each, D. D’Arriso, J. McCarthy 1 each.

Hawks best players: J. Dalgliesh, N. Votino, D. Gillespie, S. Perkins, B Honner.

Hawks goal scorers: R. Owen 2, S. Kerrish, J. Dalgliesh, B. Forrest 1 each.

SENIOR COLTS Giants 10 . 5 . 65 def Bulldogs 8 . 10 . 58 Giants best players: D. Kenny, J. Seller, B. Gates, B. Evans, D. Moss.

Bulldogs best players: J. Christall, S. King, J. Mason, D. Evans, E. Zeptner.

Giants goal scorers: Not Supplied.

Bulldogs goal scorers: J. Christall 5, R. Maroney, J. Rigden, L. Ryan 1 each.

Hawks 11 . 4 . 70 def Suns 8 . 6 . 54 Hawks best players: S. Caputo, A. Ryan, L. Hobbs, D. Lloyd, L Hobbs Suns best players: S. Bacon, N. Dunns, L. Rawlings, M. Wilder, J. Brind.

Hawks goalscorers: Not Supplied Suns goal dcorers M. Wilder, M. Roy 2 each, J. Brind, J. Priest, S. Smith, L. Weston 1 each.

Hornridge seized the initiative in the first half against the slow starting Miners when they outscored them by five goals. In the second half Roxby Districts sent their leading goalscorer Ricky Prosser into the forward line and the Miners’ confidence lifted as they attacked while Hornridge’s backmen skilfully defended their lead.

Hornridge has defeated Roxby Districts in every clash this season and would feel confident that they have Roxby Districts’ measure. Hornridge were missing the hard at it Brad Cooper and speedy Ben Grimston while Roxby Districts will be fronting up with their best side in an effort to go through to the Preliminary Final.

Andamooka grab second spot he match between Andamooka and Coober Pedy was tipped to be a walkover by most, and local rumour even had Coober Pedy forfeiting.

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When Hornridge won but didn’t get a big percentage boost Andamooka knew that second spot was theirs for the taking. However, Coober Pedy took the game right up to Andamooka and, excluding their second quarter when Andamooka scored four goals while Coober Pedy failed to kick a goal, were right in the match.

Andamooka were missing a few first choice running players while Coober Pedy played a much more committed team game. The last quarter was a goal feast for both sides with Andamooka kicking seven goals and Coober Pedy six goals. It was a good contest and hopefully Coober Pedy will front up next year with renewed vigour.

Finals Begin

Next weekend Hornridge Magpies will play Roxby Miners in the elimination final at 12.30pm while at 2.30pm minor premiers Olympic Dam will meet Andamooka in the qualifying final.

Hornridge and Roxby Districts will both be playing their strongest teams knowing that for one of them the 2011 season is over. There will be no holding injured players back for the next game because, with little between the two sides, there may be no next week.

Last year Olympic Dam had one loss for the season and were the Minor Premiers but were beaten in the qualifying final. This season they have again been defeated once this season when Andamooka won convincingly. Andamooka are confident that they have the game plan to defeat the Devils while Olympic Dam will have all their big guns firing knowing that qualifying is crucial for another premiership flag in their 25th season.

Peter Rhodes first to the ball for Hornridge in front of his Miners’ opponent.

Playing in front

MAIL MEDAL COUNT It is also the Mail Medal for the Far North Football League this week. Some of the leading contenders would be Andamooka - Austin Monfries, Warwick Monfries, Coober Pedy - Zaheer McKenzie, Aaron Shakes, Hornridge - Ben Casey, Mitchell Fazekas, Olympic Dam - Ben Woodall, Rian Hornhardt, Chad Menzies, Daniel Rogers Roxby Districts - Cody Kenny, James Telfer, Jarrod Pyke.

Far North Football League

Mail Medal

FOOTBALLER of the Year

Results after round 15...

No. of votes 3 2 1

Hidden last round 2011 Goal Kicker of the Year Todd Paull Ricky Prosser Koby Lynch

8 5 3

Tally after round 13...

Todd Paull 31 Ricky Prosser 25 Zaheer McKenzie 22 Scott Montgomerie 22 Bowde Kelly 21

You are cordially invited to attend

tally after round 14

The 2011 FNFL Mail Medal presentation evening

Zaheer Mckenzie 16 Jared Pyke 11 Jamahl Makenzie 10 Daniel Rogers 10 Nigel Tuthill 10

To be held at the Olympic Dam Football Club Rooms Date: 20 August 2011 Commencing at 6.30pm for 7pm start Please RSPV to Barry Mitchell or myself by COB Friday 19 August

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Joel Oliver

The next James Courtney?

ABOVE: Joel in action and RIGHT: Joel pictured with his idol James Courtney.

By Millie Thomas

B

itumen go karting is perhaps one of the only sports that doesn’t have a supportive club in Roxby Downs.

That hasn’t deterred 11 year old Joel Oliver though, who is currently ranked fourth in the state for his age group.

For the last four and a half years, Joel and his family have been travelling down to the Whyalla Kart Club and the Monarto Kart Club in Adelaide for practise.

Not to be mistaken for dirt kart racing, go kart racing is performed on bitumen, and acts as a precursor for V8 super car driving.

Joel first became interested in go karting when he met childhood idol,

V8 Supercar driver James Courtney.

Joel first made contact with Courtney when he wrote him to congratulate him on his year of racing. Courtney responded and spurred hope in the then seven year old boy.

It was the following year at the Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar racing in Adelaide that Courtney picked Joel out from the crowd, remembering him from their previous contact.

For every year since, Courtney has singled out Joel and helped him mix with supercar stars of today in the V8 Supercar pits to the likes of Mark Winterbottom and Craig Lowndes.

It was from Courtney’s kindness that inspired young Joel to race, hoping one day to get to the top and on song with his idols.

And so far he’s making excellent

progress. Joel competes across the state in various competitions, and has competed at all tracks in SA, including Barossa Valley, Monarto, Bolivar, Whyalla and Mount Gambier. He would ultimately like to get across to compete in Victoria, where his mother, Vanessa Oliver, says the real competition is.

Mrs Oliver, who is obviously very proud of her son, says she hopes Joel always keeps his feet to the ground.

“You always dream for your child to get to the top – but you must remind them not to forget where they started.”

Joel says, he just loves racing “I always get excited when I get to a race meet hoping to get another win on the board”

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Rated (PG) Duration 113 mins.

Rated (M) Duration 130 mins.

Star race car Lightning McQueen & his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Stars Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan. Screens: Friday 19th @ 3.30pm,

The final chapter begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Screens: Friday 19th @

Saturday 20th @ 12 noon, Sunday 21st @ 12 noon, Tuesday 23rd @ 3.30pm.

Wednesday 24th @ 10am.

Tickets > Adults $13.80, Children $9.20, Cheap Tuesday tickets $8.45

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