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Andamooka on the Government radar!

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n a flying visit to Andamooka last Thursday, Local Government Minister Russell Wortley, accompanied by local member for Giles and Speaker of the House Lyn Breuer, assured people of the town they are on the Government radar and he will work to put a development plan into action.

According to the chairman of Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA), Peter Allen, the meeting with the Minister and representatives of the Outback Communities Authority, was “excellent”.

“I’m very confident that he has a genuine desire to solve some problems.

“It was really good to get the Minister comfortable with the combined thinking of the Progress Association and then have a look around the town,” he told The Monitor.

Recognising the challenges ahead for Andamooka with population projections varying between 1,200 and 4,000 Minister Wortley said it was important to get the people of Andamooka onside to meet the demands of the Olympic Dam expansion.

He expects the population to settle somewhere in between the projected figures but emphasised the importance to try and plan now for the future and put in place some sort of proper administration of Andamooka.

“I had a talk with Bill Boehm, the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Municipal Council about various issues, some service sharing between Roxby and their poor cousin down the road.”

He said, “The last thing I would want to see is the biggest mine in the world and a beautiful city (sic) like Roxby, and a well run camp, and then 30 kilometres down the road, with all the support staff living in third world conditions. I think that would be an absolutely appalling.”

Minister Wortley said he is hoping the Government can work with APOMA to ensure they have control over their town.

“What we want to do first of all, is we need to get agreement on a structure and all this is in the very early stages. They’ve actually got to contribute something themselves.

“They’ve got to have a levy, that way we can go out around to various governments and put the case out, that they are actually contributing to their town and the services. They need support, and this is a job that I’m going to have to do and discuss then with cabinet. But we need to put in place a town committee, with representatives of the Outback Community Authority and the Progress Association and maybe an independent person that they both agree on.”

The Minister acknowledged the people want some sort of control over future planning especially, with what may be the

potential growth from the Olympic Dam. “So I think it’s important that we work with them and give them as much support as possible.

“It will always be a unique town, it’s never going to be a Roxby Downs. They’ve got some uniqueness there, so we want to keep that character, but also give them the sort of lifestyle that many of the new people coming in will not only expect, but deserve.”

In an assurance for local residents he said, “We’re going to have to look at other ways at the moment of looking after Andamooka. It is important for the people of Andamooka that they can see that they are on the radar and the last thing we want them to think is they are off the radar. So we’ll be working with them.”

In the future he will be talking to BHP Billiton and says while Andamooka is not part of the new Indenture they may accept the fact there may be hundreds, maybe even a thousand support workers, supporting people who work at Olympic Dam, so maybe they deserve a bit of support.

Accoding to Peter Allen, Local Member Lyn Breur did express some concerns that any new committee had to be a doing committee, a committee that actually has a plan, rather than a committee that just sits around and discusses things and does nothing much else.

Peter Allen said, “Beyond that, she was totally supportive, and what’s more I must say, Lyn in this situation and this instance, has been a major catalyst in making this (meeting with the Minister) happen.”

Minister for Industrial Relations, State and Local Government Relations, Russel Wortley is committed to helping Andmooka develop.

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he South Australian Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced that the Simpson Desert will again be closed during the hottest months of the year to ensure the safety of visitors and emergency personnel.

The closure will apply in the Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve in South Australia from 6pm Wednesday, November 30, 2011 to 6pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

DENR District Ranger, Tony Magor said it was unfortunate the area needed to be closed during summer, but was necessary to prevent fatalities from occurring.

“Temperatures in the Simpson Desert during summer are extreme, with daytime temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius common,” Mr Magor said.

“During this period, dunes are soft and constantly changing shape, increasing the chance of vehicles becoming bogged and people becoming stranded.

“High temperatures also lead to an

increased chance of vehicle failure.

“Most people that cross the desert during summer are from overseas, and many do not have the driving experience for such a crossing, or a properly equipped vehicle with radio communications and recovery gear in case of an emergency.

“At a time when there are very few vehicles in the desert to provide assistance in a timely manner, this is potentially a fatal situation, especially for the inexperienced, ill-prepared visitor.

“This high risk also extends to emergency personnel who are called out to help stranded visitors during this period.”

Mr Magor said the park closure would not have a significant impact on local businesses, as previously, less than 35 vehicles traversed the Simpson Desert each year during summer.

Witjira National Park and the campground at Dalhousie Springs to the west of the Simpson Desert will not be affected by the closure. For more details go to: www.parks.sa.gov.au.

ears four, five and six St Barbara’s Parish students last week learned what it was like to be a journalist.

The Monitor journalist Millie Thomas addressed approximately 45 students last week about life as a community journalist, and the pathways taken to get there.

“I am thoroughly enjoying my study, and am learning many policies, legalities and techniques, that are forever changing my writing style and how I approach an article,” said Ms Thomas.

“It is important to remember

that as a journalist, you are describing to your readers something they may know nothing about so you must be as thorough as possible.

“In saying that, it is equally important to try and remain as unbiased as possible, portraying both or many sides to every story.”

Ms Thomas highlighted her career uncertainties after finishing high school, alternative pathways to achieving a tertiary education, and what it is like writing stories for a living.

She stressed that students

needn’t attend university to become successful and happy in their careers.

“Some people enjoy going to university, but it really wasn’t for me,” assured Ms Thomas. “I wanted to jump straight into the workforce, but also keep up my study so I would have more than a high school education to fall back on.”

Students responded well to the talk, asking her countless questions about life on the job, and where she might be, had she not taken the paths she had.

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it here, she will be very sad to leave,” said Ms Harding.

oxby Downs Tavern managers, Matt Dawe “She’s done really well at school; the teachers that she’s and Lisa Harding will leave Roxby Downs had have been really good as well.”

Mr Dawe and Ms Harding will help transition the early next year after finishing their two-year new manager, starting January 9, into his role, before management contract.

Mr Dawe and Ms Harding explained that while they enjoyed their time in Roxby, it was time to move home, closer to family.

They explained that before they came to Roxby, they had envisioned a very different type of town. “Personally I thought it was a lot better than what I expected it to be!” said Mr Dawe. “I expected it to be a rough mining town and that sort of thing. But it’s not really, it’s really community orientated.

“We didn’t expect it to be probably as well equipped as it is here. When you come to a country town you sort of expect it’s going to be old and drab like Port Pirie, or Port Augusta or Whyalla, but it’s not like that at all here.”

“I was surprised at how good the school was,” added Ms Harding. The couple’s eight year old daughter, Sienna, has excelled at Roxby Downs Area School during her time here. “(Sienna) she really, really loves

leaving Roxby on February 1.

They said they will miss motorbike riding, the wide open spaces, but above all, the people. “You know just about everyone that comes in, you know all your regulars, you know who they are, what they drink, where they work, who their families are. It’s quite good to have that contact with those people.

“We’ll definitely miss the community, like knowing most of the board members from the footy clubs, everyone that you’re involved with you’ve got that better contact with them. You can have a drink with them.”

Mr Dawe and Ms Harding will work throughout Christmas and New Year before starting their new journey in Adelaide, complete with a new addition to the family later next year. “I hope we’ve made a positive impact on the Tavern, but I guess I’m not the person who can judge that!”

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Roxby rolls into refuse R ox b y C o u n c i l is ple a s e d to announce that a new waste management system is set to begin in February 2012.

A highly popular feature of this system will be in the inclusion of kerbside recycling collected fortnightly from each household, which will reduce the amount of household waste entering landfill each week.

Council Administrator Bill Boehm said today, “BSH Waste Solutions will be operating the new kerbside waste and recycling collection service and it is anticipated the service will start on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. As with any new system that affects the

entire town, Council staff are working closely with BSH to ensure the community will be ready for the roll out by providing information and advice to all residents as often as possible over the coming weeks in the lead up to February.”

M u n i c i p a l Wo r k s Manager Peter Keller is pleased that operationally BSH will have a new truck that will commence early next year. “Already a demo has been trialled in Roxby with positive effect. Garbage trucks of the past are almost incomparable to the new versions which have cameras to record the street views, one to record what is tipped in the hoppers (what is in your bin) and a reversing camera to as-

sist the drivers manoeuvre these vehicles out of tricky spaces.”

Mr Boehm said, “It’s pleasing that after the community waiting so long that we are now in a position to provide an integrated waste management service far more than a simple domestic collection and landfill.”

Peter Keller said that Roxby Council will be encouraging the community to fully embrace the new system and strive to drastically reduce the amount of waste going into landfill.

“Mental awareness and co-operation can succeed in a high percentage of waste being properly recyclyed. I think it is exciting that we now have the opportunity in join-

ing other communities in handling our waste in a responsible way.

“Community co-operation is the most important ingredient in achieving a good outcome,” he said.

The new kerbside waste and recycling collection service will be a three bin system (domestic garbage, recycling and organic collection) that has proved successful in other regions of South Australia, in metropolitan suburbs and across many regional towns.

Also a feature will be changes at the Opal Road Resource Recovery Centre and Landfill. Over time some waste will also transported to Adelaide.

There will be some changes to the collection arrangements and new

As from February next year homes will have three bins colour coded to meet kerbside recycling.

requirements for residents to accommodate the expanded services.

Council will be regularly reminding the community as the service gets closer to launch date including advertising the upcoming service on RoxFM, in future editions of The Monitor, on community notices boards around town.

There will be information available at the Council Office in the New Year and there is also an informative range of brochures being developed to assist the transition to our new kerbside and recycling service.

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Successful year for Rox FM

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ollowing last week’s annual general meeting of the community radio station Rox FM, chairperson Kaye Doyle is extremely pleased to say interest in the station is high and the community has rallied to fill the board positions.

She said the board represents a wide cross section of the community and new arrivals amaze with the expertise they bring with them.

She said in her annual report that a radio station like the community owned and operated Rox FM can only function with a highly motivated manager who leads a trusty band of volunteers, who not only cover on air presentations but many others who contribute behind the scene in many other ways.

Ms Doyle said, “The business community of Roxby Downs continues to support Rox FM in many ways, by in-kind donations, through membership, volunteering of expertise and services or through paid sponsorships. We thank you.”

She praised the work of manager Julian Tregenza. “Julian is passionate about his lot in life and the radio station is no different. New presenters have been trained and many more are in the wings so ensure to stay tuned for new shows in the New Year!

“Julian has combined his hunger for community radio, Rox FM’s ethos of community involvement with his other passion for motor bikes.”

Kaye Doyle was re-elected as chairman, George Giakoumis reelected as vice chirman, Nicki Armstrong secretary and Vanja PerovicVukotic elected as treasurer.

In his annual report to the meeting Mr Tregenza said, “The year has been one in which Rox FM has maintained its standing as the only true local broadcast media outlet for the Roxby Downs community; while the transient nature of the town has resulted in some departures of members and volunteers, it has also brought new faces and fresh ideas and energy in to our organisation.”

He was pleased to report that community membership of Rox FM had grown by 30 per cent and the interest in becoming a presenter on community radio has seen a number of new shows and an increase in the variety of music on the airwaves.

As well as a number of people who will soon be joining the small but highly committed team of presenters, there is also a new style of volunteering at Rox FM which is vital for the progression of the station.

According to Mr Tregenza – people who wish to be a part of RoxFM

ABOVE: Art Schultz, Jane Gloster, Kerryn Jones, Vanja Perovic-Vukotic, Alex Cameron Julian Tregenza, George Giakoumis, Kaye Doyle and Nicki Armstrong at last week’s AGM. (Absent Liz Christenson).

‘behind the scenes’ can do something to help. “There is so much more to community radio than being a presenter and the volunteers’ work behind the scenes has been invaluable and greatly appreciated.”

Rox FM once again had a very strong showing in the annual South Australian Community Broadcasting Association (SACBA) Bilby Awards with Runners-up Awards for Best Interview – Kaye Doyle

and Jack McGuire’s interview with Bettina Arndt; and Best Community Event – Team Rox FM in the Inaugural Roxby Postie Bash; and a special mention to long-term youth presenter Leroy Doran who was a finalist for Volunteer of the Year.

Mr Tregenza concluded by saying, “No community radio station can operate effectively without the input of a great many people – so a big thank you goes out to our volun-

teer’s – without the dedicated group of both presenter’s, and people who have started this year to help behind the scenes Rox FM could not exist.

These people donate time and energy to give the community a variety of shows and information.

“Considering the work/ life/ schooling commitments that our volunteers have on top of their time spent with the station, Rox FM is lucky indeed.”

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Residents oppose Village plan

Fiona Pillar holds a landscape image of the Burgoyne Street Reserve, and last week’s The Monitor, which outlined the Roxby Village expansion.

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urgoyne Street house owners are upset with recently released plans to extend the single persons accommodation, Roxby Village.

The Monitor reported last week that BHP Billiton had submitted an application to Roxby Council for a Category 3 Development, concerning vacant land on lots 895, 943 and 1001 between Olympic Way and Burgoyne Street.

The recent article stated the development would include 298 additional rooms, plus corresponding infrastructure at an estimated cost of $27.3 million.

It will also include an additional 152 car parks, with the entrance located on Burgoyne Street.

According to the application, it would bring the total amount of rooms and car parks up to 470 and 353 respectively.

Twelve residents and house owners of Burgoyne Street and the Dunes Estate gathered last Sunday night to discuss the application and how it would affect their current lifestyle.

A major concern of the locals was increased traffic congestion along Burgoyne Street. The proposed ‘boom-gate’ vehicle entrance, bus stop, and pedestrian walkway are all positioned along the largely residential street.

Departing car headlights will shine directly into the master bedroom of 41 Burgoyne Street.

Another concern for residents was the loss of the vacant land, which they described as a ‘reserve’.

The beauty of the area, projected by native flora and fauna, has never been the eyesore BHP Billiton described for local residents, a fact they claim is the exact opposite.

Fiona Pillar voiced that a major drawcard for buying in that area of town was the ‘reserve’, which she stated had been promised by her realtors, was never to be built on.

Two other residents strongly agreed, stating that three separate realtors had sold the same line.

There is added concern that the development will seriously devalue properties. Estimations were thrown around to the values of $50,000 to $100,000 decreases.

It is a far cry from BHP Billiton’s descriptive words ‘dead western Myall trees’ which ‘could not be regarded as attractive’, ‘deposited litter’ and ‘unacceptable motorbike riding’ in their application. The area is cherished by living there. According to residents, there has been no motorbike riding on the lot for years.

“Five years ago, yes. But there are no motorbikes here, not anymore,” said resident Fiona Pillar.

Noise pollution is another major consideration, as residents are worried that Burgoyne Street will be used as a main thoroughfare for Roxby Village occupants, in addition to foot and vehicle traffic already present.

BHP Billiton’s application states an additional recreation area, featuring a multi purpose court and small gymnasium will feature on the development. However, this will limit any additional use of Roxby Downs’ current court and gymnasium facilities in the town centre, restricting a push for upgrade and development of existing infrastructure and services.

“If they want to increase the town population, they need to increase the town’s infrastructure,” stated Roxby Downs resident, Amy Brind.

“The town should not be a fly-in fly-out site, end of story,” cited another resident.

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he Monitor Newspaper received a complaint from a concerned local recently about the handling and distribution of money by local container depository BSH Waste.

Cathy Whiting alleges she had to return four times to the container depot to receive the money from her cans and bottles – a total amount of around $13.

Ms Whiting deposited a small bag of cans and after numerous attempts to get her money, she went in with another bag of cans, and was finally paid for the two.

She said she thinks it was over a period of more than a month that she waited for her money.

According to the 2010 Container Deposit Legislation, the person delivering the containers must receive 10 cents per container in cash.

It does not, however, specify a time limit on when that cash must be delivered. Nor does it specify a time limit on that person collecting the money.

A representative from BSH Waste explained that

because the BSH office is not always ‘manned’, limited amounts of money are kept on the premises.

“If somebody comes in late afternoon and they have $400 - $500 worth of cans… it just depends on what comes through on that day, we don’t keep an unlimited amount of cash on hand there.”

The representative went on to say that judging the intake of cans throughout a day can vary. “Sometimes it’s hard to judge, some days they (BSH Waste Roxby Downs) don’t get anybody in, and others, they go through $3000 – $4000 worth in a day.”

It was also stated that the festive season has proven to be one of their busier times of the year.

The representative pointed out that in a lot of depots, particularly those in Adelaide, patrons are requested to wait for their cans to be counted in order to receive their cash.

their favour, and sometimes it doesn’t.”

Ms Whiting, claims she was told a different story. On one of the occasions she went in to get her money, she was told no money had come to the BSH Roxby Downs office from the Adelaide office, and that was why she couldn’t be paid.

“I think I’ll just take them to Port Augusta now, I go there often

enough,” said Ms Whiting. “I just can’t be bothered now.”

Another complainant, also voiced an opinion about inconsistencies with BSH Waste. “In the six years I have been up here, I have had many dealings with BSH, both personally and on behalf of sporting clubs.

“Over this time I have experienced very inconsistent refunds for

many loads of recyclable goods.

“My major concern is the variation in amounts received from taking the same size containers/ bales, boxes. It can vary from $80 one time to $45 the next!”

The local went on to say numerous excuses have been offered like ‘some of the bottles had caps on them’.” ‘they have miscounted’.

“We give the community up there that luxury of actually being able to come in, drop their cans and come back in two or three days and pick it up, so sometimes it works in

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LAST WEEK’S HOT TOPIC: What are you looking forward to most in the OD Expansion?

Stability at last? After years of if ’s and maybe’s the time has come and Roxby has the chance to become the regional centre of the Far North.

Ben E More housing/accommodation is what is urgently needed. I have a new job offer but nowhere to live. How can Roxby really expand and unless you are a FIFO worker for BHP there is just nothing available? Good for investors, bad for workers looking to move here.

Liz The expansion of the Roxby Village Camp should bring much stronger presence into the shopping area. Shift workers will be able to use the facilities and that will be great to further local employment – but where do we put those extra people we will need?

There are some firms around here that need extra workers desperately, have prospects but no housing.

Alex Great family pageant again! I hope this tradition in Roxby Downs continues.

Thanks to Rotary and all those helpers – our kids really loved the experience.

All In The Family Finnis Street has to be the worst in town.

No place to park – no place to walk and hardly space to drive. Maybe it should be one way?

Unhappy Camper

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Accommodation could slow pace of development

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o everything is geared up for the long awaited Olympic Dam expansion and given final Board approval the mine will become the biggest open cut mine in the world.

With it comes many advantages, but it is becoming more evident, almost daily, that there a huge problem that can’t be rectified easily.

Accommodation - or the lack of it, more specifically.

It was only about 12 months ago when housing and rentals were readily available throughout the town and housing was hard to sell. Now it’s a totally different story.

As the plans and approvals for the expansion were unravelling through the year, accommodation was becoming less available and now it is at an all time premium.

Reports from businesses and contractors suggest they have many jobs available but no where to put the extra workers.

Roxby housing is at near capacity, Andamooka likewise has seen an influx of an extra 150 people in the last three months and is also to the point of being full.

Population growth has been steady but now it is out

pacing the levels of accommodation required.

Small to medium businesses that want to capitalise on the expansion and needing staff now, are in limbo until something becomes available or until new accommodation is built.

BHP Billiton started its Copper Sands stage III development in July this year and already has 52 new homes ready for occupation, but essentially they are for their own staff, not contractors or supporting businesses.

There is room for another 300 homes in that subdivision but that will take time as will the newly announced expansion to the Roxby Town Village and the development of the 10,000 man camp at Hiltaba.

In time the accommodation demand will level out but in the mean time rentals will be in very high demand and will command ever increasing prices putting the average worker not involved in the mine out of the housing market.

Those who could be attracted to Roxby and or Andamooka to fill in the support service jobs or in retails could find it very difficult to live here and save money, so why would they come?

Letters to the Editor

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Dangerous nuclear precedent

o permit uranium sales with no meaningful commitment by India to curb its weapons program is spineless, irresponsible, dangerous sycophancy.

If the plan proceeds, it would mark several new lows. For the first time in many years, we would be selling uranium to a country which is outside the NonProliferation Treaty; a country which is definitely producing fissile material for weapons (China may also be doing so); a country which has neither signed nor ratified that Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; and a country actively engaged in a nuclear arms race. India and Pakistan

have increased the size of their weapons arsenals by 25–35 percent over the past year alone.

In 2008, Federal Parliament’s treaties committee recommended against uranium sales to Russia until some sort of safeguards system was put in place, but the government simply rejected the recommendation. Perhaps the treaties committee will recommend against uranium sales to India unless accompanied by meaningful safeguards and meaningful commitments from India to curb its weapons program and to de-escalate the South Asian nuclear arms race. Perhaps its recommendations won’t be so easily ignored this time.

Dr Jim Green Friends of the Earth, Melbourne

India nukes not peaceful

India has refused to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty because it wants nuclear weapons. Even if Australian uranium does not end up in India’s nuclear arsenal, selling Australian uranium frees up more of India’s locally produced uranium to fuel its nuclear weapons program.

Pakistan, with which India has a longterm border conflict, has demanded the right to buy Australian uranium as well.

We shouldn’t sell uranium to Pakistan for the same reason we shouldn’t sell it to India - these countries haven’t signed treaties that stop them from developing nuclear weapons.

Peter, Nightcliff, Darwin

Two great community minded families have left two in the past weeks. The Lindners and the Culfs will be hard to replace for the time and effort they put into the community. Volunteers are becoming harder to find nationwide but in Roxby we are blessed by these types of people who we often take for granted.

JC If gay marriage is all the Labor Party can agree upon - God help us! What about going into battle for our local industries and farmers. We are sending our jobs offshore and Labor wants to debate same sex marriage.

Bazza As tourists to your town we have to ask why public conveniences are locked so early. Anyone who has to use the toilets around 6 pm forget it! In Roxby they are not public conveniences - they are public inconveniences!

Roger and Jan.

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Back- David Craig and Garry Costello. Front- Kath Macalister, Bec Gardiner and Kym Tidswell.

Roxby InBusiness A thriving and sustainable local business community is essential to a vibrant and sustainable community. This weekly column shares some of the issues facing local business and some of the strategies they are using to gear up for the exciting times that lay ahead for Roxby. Got an idea for a story or some feedback on a story in the Roxby InBusiness column? Email vholloway@ roxbyleisure.com or phone 8671 0500.

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Finishing, connecting and landscaping some 52 houses in just 5 months is no mean feat and local businesses MPS Building and Electrical, Heading Contractors and Outback Landscaping have worked tirelessly to deliver the houses on time and on budget.

Roxby Inbusiness caught up with Kym Elliot, Director of MPS Building and Electrical to talk about his business and the work involved in getting 52 houses finished, connected and delivered.

Tell us a little bit about MPS...

MPS is a family owned business, owned by Brett Rudiger and myself.

How long have you been in Roxby?

MPS started 5 years ago here in Roxby How did you start up here?

We’d been working in Roxby for a while and were looking at leaving town then decided to give it a go, started the business and never looked back.

What does your business do?

All types of electrical and building work, construction, renovations, domestic, commercial, industrial and mining. Plumbing and gas fitting, painting, glazing, refrigeration and air-conditioning, data and communications.

How many people do you have working for you here in Roxby?

We currently employ about 100 people.

Tell me about your involvement in Sub-Division C...

We have been installing all the services to the houses once they land on the block then fitting them out with pergolas, car ports etc.

How long have you been on the job?

Sub-Division C started mid-year with a timeframe to be completed by mid December, we have now completed our contract on time.

How many of your workers have been involved in the job?

We have had a consistent work force of about 10 men onsite, it has varied up to 18 at different stages.

How big is Sub-Division C? How many houses, roads etc?

The infrastructure has been in place for a couple of years now, there are 52 houses in this project with around another 120 in the next stage of Sub C. What has the project involved?

The project has involved a number of different trades and coordination between the house builders and ourselves to achieve the desired schedule and outcome. The time frame was tight and it has been a great effort by all our men involved to make it happen on time and on budget.

Kym Elliott is a partner in MPS, which has grown from a two man operation five years ago to employing around 100 people today.

MPS is one of Roxby’s real success stories.

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ewly appointed Head of Schools, Garry Costello, Policy and Project Officer, Kym Tidswell and Department of Education’s Far North and Aboriginal Lands Regional Director David Craig visited Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Woomera and Port Augusta last week.

The purpose of their visit was to discover local views on education from staff and students.

While the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) workers were in town they discussed upsides and downfalls to local schooling with students, teachers and parents.

Mr Costello said the department need to understand what is happening in rural schools across the State.

“We are working with regional directors for rural schools improvement and growth.”

He said during his time in the Far North he will discuss issues with students and teachers to see what concerns they can assist schools with.

He stressed the DECD serve the needs of all students, not just students in metropolitan areas.

“I will be taking close notice of things raised in rural areas,” Mr Costello said.

The bulk of his time since being assigned as the new Head of Schools has been spent in non-metropolitan regions.

Mr Costello said, “Regional schools are incredibly important to us.”

Kath Macalister, Principal of Roxby Downs Area School said the school and its future if, or when, the expansion occurs was discussed.

Mr Costello and Mrs Macalister also discussed incentives for teachers and leaders to come and stay in Roxby Downs and also how to raise the profile of public education which is highly effective but sometimes gets ‘bad press’.

Mr Costello then toured the school and spoke with students and staff.

The discussions from the Far North visit may lead to a possible review for funding and resources.

The team visited our community with a focus to update the education department.

Premier Jay Weatherill implemented the changes to the Education Department when he was Education Minister earlier this year.

Schools in Roxby Downs work well together without being combined into a ‘super school’ Angela Turner, Principal of Andamooka Primary School said there may be possible plans to build a new school site on the old caravan park site. But, until that goes ahead it is, ‘business as usual.’

After eight years of serving schools in the Far North, Mr Craig will be moving on from his position.

Ms Turner said, “He is really great; really supportive. We’ll miss him.”

Mr Costello, Mr Tidswell and Mr Craig visited Roxby Downs Area School, Roxby Downs Kindergarten, Andamooka Primary School and Woomera Area School on Thursday, December 8 before travelling to Port Augusta. www.themonitor.com.au

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Proudly supporting our local community

Clockwise from left: Roxby Down Town Oval lights launch; Carclew Youth Arts; Arid Recovery; Julian Burton Burns Trust and Strengthening our Families.

In 2011, the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Community Development Fund has supported over $3m in community funding, including: • • • • • • • • • • •

Roxby Downs Town Oval Lights Roxby Downs ELCG (Childcare) Carclew Youth Arts Polly Farmer Foundation Operation Flinders Power Community Youth Program Strengthening our Families Arid Recovery Adelaide University Advantage SA Speakers in Schools Flinders Medical Research Foundation

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RFDS Aboriginal Health Coordinator and plane fitout St Barbara’s Parish School Roxby Downs Triathlon & Desert Dash Whyalla Gift Whyalla Chamber of Commerce Roxby Downs Cricket Association Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant Glendambo Gymkhana Julian Burton Burns Trust FliipSyde Youth Health Andamooka Primary School Roxby Downs Area School Coober Pedy Opal Festival Roxby Downs Billy Cart Bash Business Port Augusta

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Roxby Downs Motocross Club Fishy Fringe (Whyalla) International Women’s Day (Roxby Downs) Andamooka Sporting Shooters’ Association Clubhouse Roxby Downs Environment Forum Roxby & Districts Racing Club State Emergency Service National Disaster Rescue Competition Roxby Downs Red Earth Festival SA Community Football League National Indigenous Golf Championships RFDS Golf Day Auction

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Olympic Dam

Keeping the ‘Flying Doctor’ flying Polly Farmer Foundation

Stefan Buys, Asset President Olympic Dam (centre) with RFDS Central Operation’s Dr Ian Gould (left) and John Lynch with VH-FVB, which has been medically equipped with funding from BHP Billiton Olympic Dam.

“Look closely the next time you see a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aircraft, and you might see the BHP Billiton logo on its tail.

A $600,000 contribution from BHP Billiton enabled the RFDS last year to medically-equip one of its new Pilatus PC12 aircraft – VH-FVB. The BHP Billiton logo proudly appears on the side of ‘Foxtrot-Victor-Bravo’ (FVB) in recognition of its generous support.

FVB made its first operational flight on 25 August 2010, and has conducted 854 operational flights throughout South Australia since, including the evacuation of 15 patients from Roxby Downs to Adelaide.

But it isn’t just FVB that lands in Olympic Dam. The RFDS has a fleet of 11 aircraft, which between them landed at Olympic Dam on 137 times last year alone.

Nationally, the RFDS provides emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to more than 275,000 people each year – that’s one person every two minutes.

The RFDS relies on fundraising initiatives and donations from the community to purchase and medically-equip its aircraft – at a cost of $6 million each.

The RFDS sincerely thanks BHP Billiton for its support of the ‘Flying Doctor’. “ Charlie Paterson, RFDS

Julian Burton Burns Trust “Having BHP Billiton as a major partner for the Julian Burton Burns Trust prevention activities has enabled us to provide burn safety education and awareness to over 9,000 primary school students and their families this year through our flagship prevention program, BurnSafe.

We also had contact with over 20,000 people through attendance at community events such as the BHP Billiton Family Day in Roxby Downs.

By teaching students the implications of burn injury and the importance of correct and timely first aid, we aim to encourage behavioural change and reduce the risk taking behaviour which can, and so often does, result in severe injury.”

Deb Bates, Julian Burton Burns Trust

Stephen Carter, Program Coordinator (front) and Joanne WayeHill (tutor), far right.

“Since 2006 BHP Billiton has been a partner and major sponsor for the Port Augusta Partnership for Success. The program is coordinated through the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation Inc. The program helps young Aboriginal people make successful transitions from school into further study or employment.

The sponsorship from BHP Billiton helps the program to case manage students, work closely with families, provide a homework centre and tutors and assists with excursions to tertiary education sites/work sites so that students can explore their options and pathways.

The close association and involvement by BHP Billiton is assisting these young Aboriginal people to become future leaders in their community and empower and inspire other young Aboriginal people to value education and live their dreams.”

Stephen Carter, Polly Farmer Foundation

Bell Shakespeare

Left: Deb Bates shares her knowledge with the local children at the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam 2011 Family Day in Roxby Downs.

Power Community Youth Program “BHP Billiton have supported the Power Community Youth Program for four years which has allowed our program to expand and reach 30,000 children across the state.

We have been able to reach an increased number of regional communities including Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Pt Augusta, Roxby Downs and Whyalla.

We have the capacity to employ female role models including Olympian Anna Meares to deliver the program alongside Power footballers.

I know that children across the state love meeting their heroes and are motivated to live healthy lifestyles.”

Darren Adamson, Power Community Youth Program

Young students enjoying learning Shakespeare as part of the Bell Shakespeare Learning Initiatives.

BHP Billiton has been a significant partner of Bell Shakespeare for over a decade, supporting Bell Shakespeare’s Learning initiatives including touring the Actors At Work program to regional, and often very remote, schools and communities in areas where they operate nationally.

Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare Associate Artistic Director said, “Bell Shakespeare is proud to partner with BHP Billiton on this key initiative. With the support of our long-term partLeft: Anna Meares with Port Power football players who help facilitate ners Actors At Work is able to access over 80,000 students in the program. Photo credit: Simon Cross, The Advertiser Australia every year”.

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R-6 Enterprise Evening success

By Vanessa Switala

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oxby Downs Area School’s Reception to Six Enterprise Evening, on Thursday, December 1 was a great success.

The Enterprise Evening took the place of this year’s Reception to Year Two and Year Three to Year Six concert evenings.

The evening was set up as a fete, with students selling items or providing novelty events they have been producing throughout term four.

Money generated from the evening will go directly back into the school to improve existing facilities.

Sally Cormack, Junior Primary teacher, said the school aimed to involve the wider community, “We are trying to offer the community something different… we want the community to be involved.”

Mrs Greenfield, Primary School Coordinator, said the wider community was invited to come along to the event and there was some-

thing for everybody with a wide range of stalls on offer.

Stalls ranged from cookie and ice-cream stalls to recycled paper made into Christmas cards and wrapping paper, plant and herb stalls and even a haunted house.

The library recycled books to create Christmas ornaments that could be purchased on the night.

The family orientated evening also included a jumping castle, an art exhibition, Christmas gifts, a photography stall and also fairytale make and take.

Police, CFS (Country Fire Service) and SA Ambulance had stalls at the event to promote safe holiday messages to the Roxby community.

The student art auction generated excellent funding for the school, with one painting selling for $250.

Mrs Cormack and Mrs Greenfield said the evening was highly successful and was beyond what they had expected.

They said the community and parent sup-

port was phenomenal and response on the evening has been highly positive.

The idea of the Enterprise Evening was to offer students the experience of being young business people and teach them about marketing and selling products.

Mrs Cormack and Mrs Greenfield said the Enterprise Evening may turn into a bi-annual event and are looking forward to organising another in future years.

Year three student, Millicent enjoyed the maze the most from the evening and being able to serve customers with her friends.

Alisha, also a year three student enjoyed everything. She thought it was great there were so many things to choose from.

Year six student, Lachie said his favourite part of the evening was the great variety of stalls on offer.

“The plant stall was really good. It had a great range of plants,” he added.

Logan, also a year six student, thought the art auction was fantastic as it generated a great amount of money for the school.

“One art piece sold for $250. All the art work was great,” he said.

Reception to Year Six Principal, Angela Jenkins said it was wonderful to see so many parents and the community support the event.

“The hard work of the students is a reflection of great dedication,” she stated.

Mrs Jenkins would like to thank the secondary teachers, sponsors, school service officers and sporting clubs that helped on the evening.

RDAS would like to thank the Enterprise Evening sponsors; Roxby Cricket Association, Heading Contractors, A Sprinkle of Magic, Cat Rental, Sodexo, Linfox, Spotless, Roxby Council, The Monitor and Roxby Downs Sun. They would also like to thank students, RDAS staff, volunteers, stall holders, the community, parents, and all that helped with the set up for the evening.

A survey will be sent home for responses and suggestions on the evening to gauge community feedback on the event.

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World renowned pastor in Roxby Downs

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By Vanessa Switala

astor Andrew Evans visited Roxby Downs New Life Christian Community Church last weekend.

St Barbara’s Parish Church hosted the RDNLCCC services as Pastor Andrew promoted his strong Christian message.

Local Pastor Keith Moody for the Roxby Downs New Life Christian Community Church neighboured Pastor Andrew as a child and worked with him at Paradise Community Church.

During his Saturday night service, Pastor Andrew spoke on how the community can break through barriers that occur in life.

“I’m going to teach the people how to get break through in their lives,” he stated.

His Sunday service was based on signs of the times and what is going to happen next in the world.

“Bible predictions, but I won’t be making any predictions myself!” he said.

Pastor Andrew said, 2,000 years ago Jesus predicted that man’s hearts will fail them because of fear.

On Sunday, he discussed the three things people fear most.

Financial disaster is one profound fear, especially in Europe with Government financial troubles.

Pastor Andrew said another main fear amongst people is climate change. He said there is a genuine fear that sea levels will rise and islands will disappear.

The final fear is terrorism and terrorists obtaining an atom bomb.

He said the public fear this as terrorists do not care if they get obliterated as a bomb is detonated.

Pastor Andrew said, “Jesus predicted there would be fears gripping men’s hearts.”

Pastor Andrew has been to most places in Australia but it was his first time to Roxby Downs and Andamooka.

“It’s a nice town. It’s an oasis in the desert,” he said.

He also enjoyed the historical nature of Andamooka but was caught off guard when Pastor Keith’s car became bogged and a local Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteer helped them.

Pastor Andrew was born in India in 1935 and served as a credentialed missionary with Assemblies of God World Missions in Papua New Guinea from 1963 until 1969.

As prevoiusly reported in The Monitor, Pastor Andrew is best known for the 30 years he spent as Senior Pastor for Paradise Community Church where he

expanded weekly attendees from 150 to 3000.

He was then elected National Superintendent (National President) of the Assemblies of God in Australia.

Pastor Andrew started the Family First Party and was elected into the Legislative Council at the 2002 State election.

Retiring from the Legislative Council earlier this year, now Pastor Andrew supports Australian Christian Churches around the country as an adviser and teacher.

“My message is just the simple Christian message and that there is hope. There’s hope in this life and in the next life,” he said.

Local Pastor Keith Moody with his friend, Pastor Andrew Evans on his visit to Roxby Downs.

ustralian Labor Party’s National Conference backed Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s plan to remove the ban on exportation of uranium to India.

South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill also backed Ms Gillard and voted in favour of removing the ban as India is one of South Australia’s trading partners.

Mr Weatherill said export of uranium is crucial to South Australia’s economy as three out of Australia’s four uranium mines are located in South Australia.

But, due to high cost, there is not likely to be nuclear power in the State.

The Premier told ABC Radio, “There is a serious practical difficulty, and that’s the whole question of cost, there is no view that it could viably (be) deployed in the SA (sic) context.”

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said uranium sales to India are not definite.

Mr Rudd said he supports Ms Gillard’s position even though he was not consulted on her announcement.

He said policy change will not automatically bring in sales to India as India will first have to make strong commitments under a bi-lateral nuclear safeguards agreement.

“I take my non-proliferation responsibilities deadly seriously,” he said.

Mr Rudd added, “This will require fundamental commitments from the Indian government in bilateral nuclear safeguards agreement with Australia of an identical type that we have with the 20 other countries to (which) we export uranium at present.”

He said India did not have a ‘crushing need’ for Australian uranium but policy change would help develop a strong relationship with India.

Federal Trade Minister, Craig Emerson said adequate safeguards must be put in place before uranium was exported to India.

Dr Emerson told ABC Radio there is no doubt India would use uranium for peaceful purposes. “(India has) entered into agreements

with other countries that confirm this,” he stated.

Similarly, Defence Minister Stephen Smith said he has no reservations about the export of uranium to India.

He told ABC Television, “I think this is a deeply significant decision.”

India entered into a civil nuclear agreement with the United Sates four years ago, which was approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Mr Smith said, “That effectively put India under the international nuclear regulators for the first occasion.”

In comparison, Labor frontbencher, Peter Garrett said he will not support Ms Gillard’s push to change the party’s stance.

Mr Garrett, former Nuclear Disarmament Party candidate stated the sales to India should not go ahead as the treaties are signed for a purpose.

“Australia has a substantial and reasonable position in the international community on disarmament,” he said.

He added, “I won’t be supporting any proposal that sees us selling uranium to any country that hasn’t signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.”

It has also been reported many politicians support the move for nuclear power in Australia.

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia forum was told earlier this month nuclear power must be on the agenda if Australia is serious about climate change.

Similarly, CEDA Chief Executive, Stephen Martin said nuclear energy must be considered.

“The fact of the matter is we have in the current Government, people who believe it needs to be considered,” Professor Martin said.

“If we are true believers in a cleaner, greener future, like the Greens purport they are, I cannot understand why they’re not thinking about nuclear as well.”

University of Adelaide Environmental Researcher, Barry Brook said the developing crisis of climate change would force Australia to act quickly; however, it would still take 10 years to build a reactor.

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04. The boys from the Roxby Districts Sporting Club.

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pportunities to help save the planet pop up almost every day – they are talked about on the radio, seen on television even our children can teach us a thing or two.

As a society it seems we heed the warnings history has given and our awareness of the new ‘Three R’s’ - reduce, reuse and recycle has sunk in.

The Roxby Downs area has places to get rid of ‘every now and then consumables’ that do not belong in land fill. Electrical (e waste – eg.computers, televisions, printers) can be delivered to the Opal Road refuse depot who will dispose of them for a small fee or could they be used by charitable organi-

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sations if they still work?

Old printer cartridges are recycled by Planet Ark – there’s a drop off box in the Council foyer. Mobile phones can be recycled and you can pick up an envelope at the post office to send it packing or drop it into the ‘Mobile Muster’ box in the Council foyer.

Even light globes (halogen, fluorescent and incandescent tubes) can be dropped at Roxby Traders for disposal. The mercury powder contained in these tubes is a significant contamination concern for the broader recycling industry as well as a highly toxic element that can be a threat to the health of people and wildlife - they should definitely not go into your household bin.

WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

NEWS IN BRIEF CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS HURRY! TIME IS RUNNING OUT Nomination forms and criteria for the Australia Day awards for 2012 are now available from Roxby Council and Roxby Leisure. Please note that the Citizen of the Year Awards nominations will close on Friday, December 16 2011 and Sports Awards will close on January 9 2012.

School holiday activities It’s that time again! The Roxby Downs Community Library will be holding children’s holiday activities throughout December. This year, on Wednesday, December 14 and 21, 2011 from 2.00pm til 3.00pm, our staff have planned some fun Christmas themed activities for children between five and 13 years old. Bookings are essential. Children around five years of age may need some assistance.

‘Summer Storytime’ for the little ones is also happening. Session times are Tuesday, December 13 and 20, 2011 from 10.00am to 10.30am.

It will include a story and fun activity.

For more information or bookings for any activity through the holidays, phone the library on 8671 0660.

Roxby Council and Community Library Christmas closures To assist you with future planning we wish to advise that the Council Office will be closed from 12:00pm on Friday December 23, re-opening for business on Tuesday, January 3 2012.

This means that the last day to make a Service SA transaction is Wednesday, December 21 2011. Please check to see if you need vehicles registered or licences renewed between Christmas and the new year, and get them paid early to avoid the heartache of not having done so before the office closes for Christmas.

The contact number for council related afterhours emergencies is 0419 892 870.

During this period all Service SA enquiries should be directed to 131 084.

The Library will be closed from Friday, December 23 2011 and re-opens Monday, January 9 2012.

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au

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After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870

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Carol loves C Australian way of life

By Millie Thomas

arol Ohenhen became an Australian citizen last week, after living in Australia for five years.

Ms Ohenhen, who was born in Nigeria, but lived largely in Senegal, West Africa, and met her Australian husband Peter Rowe in November 2005.

She moved over to Australia shortly after that, and is settled

with Mr Rowe in Roxby.

She said she is happy here and loves Australia.

Ms Ohenhen likes meeting other Australians, of which she describes as a ‘friendly nationality’.

“I’m really, really happy to become an Australian citizen because I am now an Australian,” said Ms Ohenhen.

“Everyone is friendly and it is a safe place to live and spend the rest of my life in,” she added.

Roxby Road Safe adjourns for 2011

By Millie Thomas

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oxby Roadsafe met for the last time in 2011 last week.

Representatives from the contracting community, Roxby Council, local police and the general community were present, discussing topical issues concerning Roxby Downs drivers.

Transit from the town to the mine site was discussed, with the mention of a possible downsize to the town service buses, enabling easier manoeuvring around Roxby’s winding streets.

The implementation of new signage along Arcoona Street was explained in detail. The ‘Turn Left Only’ sign, positioned adjacent to the exit of the Mitre 10 car park onto Arcoona Street enforces motorists to abide by the one-way direction of the road, instead of driving against traffic to use the Arcoona Street and Hermit street intersection.

In a combined community ef-

fort, the Roxby Downs Scouts and Roxby Roadsafe have arranged to work together to fill road safety themed show bags that have been promised to a local business.

The Roxby Roadsafe Committee also debated the frequent use of reverse parking on public roads in Olympic Dam, as previously reported in The Monitor Newspaper.

The view remains that reverse parking on public roads is illegal, and a corresponding fine may be issued to offenders.

‘P-Platers’ were a topic of high discussion. New rules have been proposed for the provisional drivers, which could include driving no more than one passenger under the age of 21 years, and a driving ban between 12 and 5am.

It has also been proposed that drivers will not be eligible to gain their ‘P-Plates’ until the age of 18, and will have to stay on them for three years, instead of the current two years.

Roxby police made comment

that they are maintaining their earlier pledge to not only reprimand bad drivers, but also reward good drivers. They will be constantly keeping an eye out for good drivers over the coming months.

Taking the long drive out of Roxby was discussed thoroughly, with local police indicating that headlights on, 24 hours a day is a must, heightening visibility for drivers during the long drive out of town.

It was also stated that there had been a lot of speeding motorists on the open roads, with speeds recorded at 125 kilometres per hour and above.

Recent car crashes involving kangaroos have shown that drivers are swerving to miss the animals.

This is the worst possible reaction, and often results in more serious damage to the vehicle and or occupants.

Weekend shifts are seeing police pick up two to three drivers under the influence of alcohol and as a result of consistent reports of bad

behaviour in the very early hours of Saturdays and Sundays, police will be reviewing shift times.

Police remind all to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers when you know something about unsolved crimes that are featured in the media and/or criminals whose crimes and activities may or may not be known already to police.

Call BankSA Crime Stoppers (free call) on 1 800 333 000 between 8am and 10pm seven days a week. All callers may choose to remain anonymous.

If you are a victim of crime, attend your local police station or call 131 444, and for all traffic related matters, call 131 444.

Roxby Roadsafe would like to wish the Roxby Downs community a very merry and safe Christmas break, and look forward to working with all in the new year, they will re-convene in 2012 for their first meeting on February 9.

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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The Board that provides a community voice locally

Community Board vacancies now open

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he Roxby Downs community is represented by some very passionate residents from all walks of life who believe that the community needs should be represented and considered in all future plans for Roxby Downs.

The Board is currently supported by several Community Forums - Arts and Culture, Business, Education and Workplace Training, Environment, Health, Sports and Recreation and the Women’s network. Community Board partnerships/committees are also in operation and focus on community issues like Road Safety, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, the Community Garden and Volunteering.

The current Roxby Downs Community Board consists of the following community members: Teresa Baddeley, Bill Boehm, Gaylene Crane, Michelle Davis, Michael Esposito, George Giakoumis, Vicki Mason, Chad Menzies, Heath Murry, Liz Rogers and Darren Smith with Michelle Hales as the Executive Officer.

We are almost to the end of 2011 and the Community Board is looking forward to the new year and has identified the need for some new Board members to join them. 2012 will see the beginning of an era of change for us all and we are seeking motivated members of the community to join the Community Board.

One of the most important tasks for the Board and forums next year will be reviewing the Community Plan to ensure that decisions

made in the short term will be relevant and derful to be involved in the community and to effective in the years to come. be able to work with others towards it’s future The Board has been proactively lobbying on the Community Board.” and consulting with BHP Billiton, the State Vicki Mason, a long term resident of Roxby Government, Roxby Downs Council and oth- Downs, is happy to be actively involved in er key stakeholders in the the community. “I lead up to the Olympic like to feel that I’m Dam expansion and will putting back into continue to develop and the community afmaintain these activities ter living here for with the community 23 years,” she said. needs and aspirations in “The impending expansion is mind. Recent achievements from the Board going to be a very and forums include anbusy time for the mine and Roxby other highly successful Red Earth Festival, the Downs. I think the recent reformation of the Community Board Business Forum, Trees is going to be helpfor Towns project which ful in getting peois involving many indiple what they want viduals, businesses and with it all going school groups, Commuahead.” nity Person of the Month If you have the motivation, pasawards, Sportsperson of the Year Awards, and the sion and ability to Community Learning commit to working Vicki Mason Places Program. Plans for, and on behalf of, our commuare already underway for a Health Expo in 2012, the employment of a nity, then please consider nominating for the Project Officer - Environmental Initiatives Community Board or contacting the Forum and numerous arts related and other events. Chairperson listed on the Community Board Michelle Davis, a current member of the page to find out more information. NomiCommunity Board, commented, “ It is won- nations for a position on the Community Board should be directed to Michelle Hales, Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 or by email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au .

It is no secret that all Board members will continue to work hard to represent our community and welcome nominations to join them or any of the Community Forums and partnerships.

Reminder: Roxby Downs Amateur Arid Photography Competition The Roxby Downs Amateur Arid Photography Competition is an initiative of the Roxby Downs Arts and Cultural Forum.

To enter or to find out more visit http://www. roxbydowns.com/Desertphotography-competition. html Don’t forget to tell your friends to vote in the People’s Choice Prize!

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 EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAINING

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Michael Esposito 0448 882 186 COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168 HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020 ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING 5.30PM ON December 8 BUSINESS FORUM Vivienne Holloway 0448 059 168

Green tip

Did you know?

Make sure your dishwasher is full when you run it and use the energy saving setting, if available, to allow the dishes to air dry. You can also turn off the drying cycle manually. Not using heat in the drying cycle can save 20 percent of your dishwasher’s total electricity use.

An initiative of the Environment Forum

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.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Bill Hiscox • Liz Rogers Michael Esposito • Bill Boehm Chad Menzies • Heath Murry

Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

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PUBLIC NOTICES

POSITIONS VACANT

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

PAINTING & Decorating.

Residential & Commercial.

Quality finish, sensible prices. Roxby based. Call Alex for a quote: 0430 495 544 BLD238217

FOR SALE YAMAHA PW80 for sale.

One owner, 2007, has all books and accessories.

Helmut, boots, armor and pants. $2250.00 PH: 0437 658 458

WANTED WA S H I N G m a c h i n e please contact 0431 736 650

Business Administration Assistant Full Time Do you like a variety in your work?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Roxby Leisure is a Business Unit of Roxby Downs Council which provides leisure, recreation and cultural support and services to the Roxby Downs Community. This position is based on a 38 hour week.

The successful applicant will be required to work over a 7 day roster including outside business hours.

Responsibilities: · Control incoming and outgoing telephone calls; · Sort and distribute mail; · Undertake banking; · Assist with payroll; · Maintain stationary levels and requests; · Assist with processing orders and invoices; · Prepare reports as required; · Duty Manager; · Assist the Operations Manager, General Manager and other staff with any administrative duties as required.

Essential: · Experience in Customer Service; · Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; · Undertake any additional training as required within in the scope of the position.

Desirable: · Experience in the use of MYOB, Banking and Payroll software.

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

POSITIONS VACANT

Operations Manager Full Time Roxby Leisure is a Business Unit of Roxby Downs Council which provides leisure, recreation and cultural support and services to the Roxby Downs Community.

As a result Roxby Leisure’s organisational structure has been developed around a team approach with key members in the Community Recreation & Sport, Events & Hospitality, Fitness and Well being & Administration.

Roxby Leisure is seeking a professional, highly enthusiastic and motivated full Operations Manager. This position will assist in the successful operations of the Roxby Downs Cultural & Leisure Precinct.

Responsibilities: · Lead and manage the development and provision of high aquatic, fitness, youth & arts programs; · Development of business plans; · Development of marketing plans; · Assist with implementing Policies and Procedures; · Manage and report on budget planning and financial management; · Undertake planning and analysis of marketing and merchandising strategies including programming and resources, for all facilities; · Develop a range of community and commercial relationships in order to maintain the facilities overall development and financial success; · Duty Manager; · Manage the day-to-day issues associated with the external contracts in accordance with licence agreements; · Maintain a strategic overview of commercial competitors.

Essential: · Tertiary qualification in Sport & Recreation, Sports Administration or Management / Human Movement, or other management disciplines. Minimum 2 years’ experience in the effective operation of aquatic, recreation, sport or fitness facilities and programs and duty management experience; · Highly developed written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills; · Demonstrated ability in exercising initiative and judgment in applying policies and procedures; · Proven leadership in the ability to handle clients and problem solve quickly and efficiently ; · National Police Clearance; will be provided if not current.

Please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to: Alan Male – General Manager Roxby Leisure Alan@roxbyleisure.com or PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone: 0438 010 088

MPS Building and Electrical based in Roxby Downs SA offer our people a diverse and challenging career with a high focus on safety and customer service. We are currently seeking qualified and experienced personnel for an immediate start to join their team.

General Manager Building Estimator HSEC Advisor Refrigeration Mechanics Communications Technicians Carpenters/Builders Electricians Short listed applicants will be asked to provide/obtain a SA Police Clearance and be willing to participate in a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Please forward your resume to: HR Coordinator MPS Group Pty Ltd Phone: 867 11353 Fax: 8671 2229 Email: kfalkinder@mpsgroup.net.au THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper

Café & Functions Team Leader Full Time 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; · Supervision of staff; · Hot and cold beverage making; · Setting & preparing functions; · Preparing reports.

Essential: · Available to work over a 7 day roster and some out of hours · Hospitality experience · Functions experience 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

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POSITIONS VACANT

CAFÉ ASSISTANT / COOK 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; · Preparation of meals; · Preparation of food for functions; · Setting up for functions.

Essential: · Available to work over a 7 day roster and some out of hours; · Experience in preparing meals; · Experience in working in a café environment 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 Applications close: 30 September 2011

Newly created role

Sports & Recreation Manager Roxby Leisure is a Business Unit of Roxby Downs Council which provides leisure, recreation and cultural support and services to the Roxby Downs Community.

This position will assist the Operations Manager in the successful management of the Centre’s sports based programs, Youth centre, Pulse fitness, Aquatics and Customer Service & Kids Club within the Roxby Downs Cultural & Leisure Precinct. Please refer to our web site for an overview of the facilities and services www. roxbyleisure.com.

Responsibilities: · Assist the Operations Manager to deliver a range of leading aquatic, leisure, fitness, youth & arts programs and services to the Roxby Downs community; · Develop a range of community and commercial relationships in order to maintain the facilities overall development and financial success with in the community; · Report planning and budgeting; · Assist with the day to day issues with the operation of the centre; · Program development and community sports liaison · Staff Management; · Staff Development; Essential: · Tietary qualification in Sport & Recreation, Sports Administration or Management / Human Movement, or other management disciplines; · Minimum 2 years experience in the operation of aquatic recreation, sport or fitness facilities and programs; · Highly developed written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills; · Experience in implementation of policies and procedures; · Proven experience in supervision of staff; · National Police clearance.

Desirable: · Pool plant operations · Certificate III or IV in Fitness or Sport & Recreation · Experience in working with Links Modular Solution software.

Please send an updated copy of your cover letter and resume to: Alan Male – General Manager Roxby Leisure Alan@roxbyleisure.com or PO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone: 0438010088

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Prairie Hotel 21st anniversary 2012 NYE weekend

Junior Basketball Grand Final fun Junior Basketball award winners ASSOCIATION MVP and RUNNER UP UNDER 16 GIRLS ASSOCIATION MVP: Erika Syvertsen ASSOCIATION RUNNER UP: Morgan Rigg

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ne of Australia’s most famous outback hotel and culinary destinations - ‘The Prairie Hotel’ at Parachilna – will mark a milestone this New Year’s Eve.

Owners Jane and Ross Fargher will mark their 21st anniversary at the Prairie with a big celebration on New Year’s Eve 2012.

Winner of the 2011 Telstra Road to Tamworth Awards, Harry Hookey will return to Parachilna after impressing world famous artist Leo Sayer at the recent ‘Fossil’s Rock’ event in October.

Hookey’s debut single and video clip ‘Don’t you ever treat me like a fool’, was released in November. He will be supported by the The BC Boy’s, the Prairie Hotel’s regular Auld Lang Syne late night party band.

In fact, the whole New Year’s weekend will be one big party at Parachilna, with the music continuing with a New Year’s Day Sunday ‘Verandah Session’ when Hookey will join legendary local singer/songwriter John O’Dea. Then spend New Year’s night feasting on The Prairie’s Gourmet barbecue followed by O’Dea’s Tribute to the legends of Australian music.

The Prairie is inviting party-goers to dress up in party scene tiaras, buckles, boots, or medals – in fact anything that shines is in order.

Two night Prairie Hotel NYE Weekend accommodation, meal and entertainment packages are available, and one and two night accommodation packages are available for guests camping in the Parachilna Community Campground.

Tickets must be pre-purchased to ensure that your name is registered on the guest list at the gate. Visit www.prairiehotel.com.au for details and bookings. Tickets will not be available at the gate.

UNDER 16 BOYS ASSOCIATION MVP: Adam Ryan ASSOCIATION RUNNER UP: Shaun King Under 16 Girls winners ‘Lightning’; Renee, Gianella, Erika and Maddison with their coach Kirsty Mackenzie.

UNDER 18 BOYS/GIRLS ASSOCIATION MVP: Darcy Kenny ASSOCIATION RUNNER UP: Joel Y TEAM MVP UNDER 16 GIRLS Lightning: Erika Syverstsen Panthers: Morgan Rigg UNDER 16 BOYS Eagles: Adam Ryan Bullets: Shaun King Pistons: Bailey Evans Lightning: Jaydn Brind

Under 16 Boys winners ‘Eagles’; Troy, Joel, Kody, Leyton, Nick, Adam and Kyle with their coach Elyshiah.

UNDER 18 BOYS/GIRLS Bullets: Joel Young Magic: Darcy Kenny Hornets: Ethan Darcy BEST TEAM PLAYER UNDER 16 GIRLS Lightning: Maddison Cordy Panthers: Tayla French UNDER 16 BOYS Eagles: Cody McCarthy Bullets: Sam Bacon Pistons: Andy Jones Lightning: Patrick Brind

Headline act Leo Sayer at the Prairie Hotel recently. In the tradition of attracting top artists, the Prairie will be the place to be this New Year’s Eve.

Open Inspection Sun. Dec 18 11am to 1 pm MURRAYTOWN - Well cared for spacious family home

UNDER 18 BOYS/GIRLS Bullets: Jordan Christall Magic: Centaine Casserly Hornets: Zoey Male Darcy Kenny blocks his Bullets opponent.

Solid construction of quarrie stone and brick, featuring high ornate ceilings and passageways. 4 Bedrooms plus family or 5th bedroom. New look kitchen, formal dining, sep lounge. Paved outdoor living/ent area, drive through carport. Combustion heating and split level reverse cycle air cond. Total under roof area - 300m2 (approx 32 squares).

Extra large multi purpose garage/shed plus sundry sheds.

THE BIG PLUS - own quality water supply (mature orchard and garden surrounds will confirm). Current council rates $467.10 p/a. Rural tranquil locality looking out to undulating flinders ranges and Mt Remarkable - short travel distance to Melrose or Booleroo Centre - approx 250km to Adelaide, approx 1 hour to Pt Pirie or Pt Augusta - School bus passes property.

For sale by expressions of interest (until January 27, 2012 unless sold prior).

Thanks!

The Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association would like to thank Tracey Ryan for her help with score sheets during the season.

They would also like to thank all sponsors, umpires, teams, time keepers and scorers.

The Association also thanks Wes Knights for his valuable time and coaching.

FAR LEFT: Bullets team member Logan Hobbs tries to get around Nicholas Duns defence.

LEFT: Mixed Under 18 winners Magic; Darcy, Bryce, Shaun, Josh and Chelsea and Centaine.

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Rogues take All the way to Basketball results top spot the boundary SENIORS Men R oxby Rogues have taken top spot on the RDCA (Roxby Downs Cricket Association) ladder after defeating Olympic Dam on Saturday night by five wickets.

Olympic Dam won the toss, batted and were cruising at two for 96 in the 18th over. Barry Dadleh then wobbled Rogues back into the game with four for five from five overs to see the Devils collapse and be all out for 114 in 28 overs. Travis Capper was the other bowler to do well taking three for 25.

Rogues opened up with the Baldey brothers. They took the score to 38 before Tristian was well caught by Hooper. Brett avenged the dismissal of his brother by smashing 61, including 25 off one over. He too was out to a great catch by Hooper, but he had done enough to ensure the Rogues their victory in the 24th over.

Best bowler for OD was Seb Holbrook with two for seven.

Chocies 36points def Jets 33points Lochie Munro 17points, Matt Hartley 6points and Todd Paull 7points, Michael Howard 6points.

Roxby 33points def Devils 31points Jed Kenny 14points, Danni Stetco 12points and Tyson Hornhardt, Ryan Bennett 8points each.

Magic 56points def Raptors 55points Wes Knights, Jordan Christall 13points each and Shannon Hoffmann 19points, Jake Roberts 18points.

Opener Adam Homer down the wicket and driving for a four in the game aginst the Rogues.

Hornridge escape in a low scoring affair

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he Hornridge Wanderers took on the Andamooka Roos on Friday in a low scoring affair at Roxby Oval.

The game was viewed as a vital one, with both teams having indifferent starts to the year, and Hornridge looking to extract revenge from the defeat that Andamooka had handed them earlier in the season.

Brad Cox won the toss and elected to bat, with Travis Busch and Kapil Gohel looking relatively comfortable in the middle, working the ball around into gaps. The opening pair got Hornridge up to 20 before Busch was bowled by a beauty of a delivery by Ben Lock, a corker that took out Busch’s middle stump.

One of Hornridge’s favourite sons Dylan Male joined Gohel in the middle after getting in the captain’s ear about, “how he opens for his team in Adelaide.” Male and Gohel looked to be seeing the ball well until Gohel skied a ball to mid off for 17and Ben Lock pulled off an incredible catch in close to dismiss Male with the score at 3/39.

Based on previous matches, Hornridge were starting to look a little shaky, after being less than convincing with the bat all season, and it looked as though another collapse was coming their way, a good fourth wicket partnership between Trent Grosser and Brad Cox got the Wanderers back on track, with some steady cricket. The two got the score along to 73 before Cox was caught by Paul Francis at point just before drinks for 19.

After drinks, Hornridge’s resident bat destroyer Ryan Selkirk took up the reigns with Grosser, but the partnership was short lived, with Grosser hitting a catch straight to Tuohy off the bowling of Troy Mulders for a well compiled 22.

Selkirk and Joel Coulthard could never really get comfortable, with Selkirk having trouble getting used to not having his regular bat, and was dismissed shortly after for eight.

The rest of the tail managed to move the score along to 112 with some hefty late hitting from the Paxton boys Rob and Ryan who made their welcome return to the Wanderers after an extended break and also semi retirement.

Andamooka’s run chase got off to a disastrous start after some quick hitting from Craig

Rainsford and soon, both openers were back in the shed with the score on eight.

Some tight bowling from Kapil Gohel and Travis Busch built up some good pressure before Ryan Paxton claimed the wicket after Busch was carried from the field with a hamstring tear. Greg Weltner and Ben Lock looked to be steadying the ship for Andamooka with some quality shots being played all around the wicket and a couple of big six’s from Lock, it seemed that they would settle in and forge on with the run scoring.

Weltner was given out to a full ball LBW (Leg Before Wicket) which could have gone either way.

Troy Mulders and Lock were the only other batsmen to make any inroads to the bowling, with Cox finally claiming Lock for 16, and Ryan Selkirk cleaning up Mulders with the score on 49. At this point the Roos were in deep trouble. When Paul Francis skied Brad Cox for the last wicket and was caught by Alex Wissell the game was over with Andamooka making 63.

Although it was a low scoring affair the two teams played in great spirit with plenty of banter from both teams in good humour. It was also good to see some Andamooka Footy boys in the crowd cheering on their cricketing namesakes, as well as some Hornridge hierarchy that kept both teams honest with their vocal commentaries from the side line.

Next week the Hornridge Wanderers take on the Olympic Dam Devils in a forty over match on Friday from 5.30pm.

Andamooka Roos take on the Woomera Redbacks on Saturday night, also from 5.30pm.

Roxby Downs is very lucky to be able to boast some of the best ground lighting in the State, so come down and relax on the hill and watch the game with your mates. Full bar and canteen facilities are available at the ground.

RDCA would also like to make mention of another junior game this Thursday night 13th December. If any junior, girl or boy between the ages of 13 – 17 would like to come down for a game. It will be a 5.30pm start. Parents are encouraged to get involved also with coaching, umpiring and helping out with the canteen. Hope to see you there.

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B Women Outlaws forfeited to Flames.

Dynamite II 42points def Eagles 25points.

Ruth Rowlands, A Del Campo 11points each and Stacey Dadleh 8points, Sam Thomson 7points.

Hornridge 48points def Dynamite I 28points.

Millie Clarke 17points, Tayla French 10points and Sharn O’Leary 10points, S Lennon 8points.

Rogues strike bowler, Adrian Boulton clean bowled Scott Peek in the early stages of the game.

A Women Devilettes 37points def Miners 24points.

Fiona Hooper 12points, Ali Knights 10points and Jacquie Sharp 8points, Kateland Fraser 6points.

Hornridge 58pts def Hypo’s 34pts Madison Evans, Zoey Male 19pts ea & Madison Rhodes 13pts Elysiah McCarthy 7pts

JUNIORS

Hot pace Cricket premiership tables

UNDER 12 BOYS Raiders 18 points defeated Wildcats 7 points.

Jets 42 points defeated Cruisers 8 points.

UNDER 12 GIRLS Roxby Reds 20 points drew with Flames 20 points.

Cougars 54 points defeated Lakers 7 points .

UNDER 14 GIRLS Roxby Reds 49 points defeated Bulls 15 points.

Roxby Heat 36 points defeated Flames 30 points.

UNDER 14 BOYS Tigers 45 points defeated Roxby Heat 12 points.

Cavaliers 34 points defeated Magic 24 points.

Thunder 27 points defeated Lakers 26 points.

40 Over Ladder Team

Played

Win

Loss

Points

Roxby Rogues

7

6

1

24

Olympic Dam

6

4

2

16

Hornridge Wanderers

6

2

4

8

Andamooka

6

2

4

8

Woomera

5

1

4

4

Alliance One Twenty20 Ladder Played

Win

Loss

Points

Olympic Dam

Team

3

3

0

12

Roxby Rogues

2

2

0

8

Wanderers

2

0

2

0

Andamooka

2

0

2

0

Woomera

1

0

1

0

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Off to State competitions

Country SA State Basketball locals Bailey Evans, Jordan Christall, Shaun King, Adam Ryan, Darcy Kenny and Maddy Young are ready to play against New Zealand and other Australian teams.

By Vanessa Switala

Local basketballers will compete in various competitions for basketball, all representing the State Country Team for South Australia in Port Macquarie and Albury in January 2012.

Darcy Kenny and Jordan Christall will be playing in the under 17s Country SA team playing at Port Macquarie for the Pacific Coast Slam Competition from January 14 until 22.

Adam Ryan will be playing in the under 16 Country SA team with Bailey Evans as a reserve for the team playing at Albury for the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup. Shaun King will also be playing in Albury for the under 15s Country SA team and Maddy Young made the under 14 girls Country SA team, also playing in Albury from January 14 until 21.

The local basketballers will play against all Australian states and New Zealand during the competitions.

During November the players travelled to Adelaide and completed two sessions of drills and skill testing. The players that were deemed

the best were then picked for the teams which had training sessions in Adelaide last weekend.

All players are extremely excited about making State teams in their divisions.

Darcy said, “I wasn’t entirely sure how I would go (making the 2012 team) because there were two teams last year and only one this year!”

Bailey who is a reserve for the under 16 team said he has played basketball for as long as he can remember and was excited to find out he was a reserve for the team.

Jordan claimed a spot in the under 17 team as his first time in a State team. He said he hopes the competition will provide him with great experience.

Shaun made his way into the under 15s team and will be representing the State for the second time.

He said he was excited but relieved when he found out he made the team.

Adam said he was previously a reserve for the under 14s and last year made the under

15s team. This year he will represent the under 16s and he sees the competition as a chance to learn and develop his skills.

“I’ll hopefully learn how to play on different people, and bigger people,” he stated.

For the first time representing the State, Maddy Young made it into the under 14 girls team.

Maddy said she started playing basketball around six years ago and she was ecstatic to make the team. She thinks the competition will provide her with confidence.

Maddy tried out alongside 60 other girls in her age group for a spot on one of the two teams of 10 players.

Wes Knights has been running the Development Network Squad Program in Roxby Downs and has provided local basketballers with skills to break into the next level of competition.

Bev Zeptner, Secretary of the Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association said the club is fortunate to have Wes Knights as a coach.

“Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association is extremely lucky to have a coach of his skills,”

she stated.

Mr Knights said he is really proud of the young basketballers.

“They’ve put in a lot of hard work over the last four years. They’re all doing really well,” he stated.

Ethan Zeptner, Darcy Kenny, Jordan Christall, Bailey Evans, Adam Ryan, Toby Smith, Shaun King, Maddy Young, Caleb Veras and Keenan Ellis (who have both left Roxby), have made State teams under the instruction of Mr Knights.

Ethan, Darcy and Caleb all also made the under 16 National Country SA basketball team.

Mrs Zeptner said the Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association would like to thank Mr Knights for his tireless efforts over the years.

“We as a basketball association are lucky to have someone that is so dedicated,” she added.

In the 26th year of the competition the 2012 Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup will have 64 teams competing over six days with 256 games being played in Albury.

GROUP FITNESS TIMETABLE October 2011

MONDAY> Pump 9am, Balance 10am, Cardio Blitz 7pm TUESDAY> Balance 7pm WEDNESDAY> Buts’n’Guts 9am, Boxercise 7pm, Balance 8pm THURSDAY> Pump 7pm FRIDAY> Cardio Blitz 9am SATURDAY> Boot Camp 10am SUNDAY> Balance 10.30am

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