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Housing relief in sight Wardle Co. Real Estate agent, Ali Webber pictured at the Copper Sands extension subdivision and (inset) the town house style that is being proposed by a private devloper for the same area. Mrs. Webber claims the announcement last week will not help in the short term as accommodation is at a premium.

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hile BHP Billiton is moving ahead with plans to increase accommodation availability in Roxby Downs one local real estate agent claims it won’t help in the short term or help families not employed directly by the company.

Last week the company announced Phase 1 work on Subdivision C (the cleared land in the Copper Sands development) will begin in March/April and is expected to be completed by November this year, delivering 52 new houses.

In total, Subdivision C will include approximately 160 houses released across four phases. The houses will be transportable, available in 2, 3 or 4 bedroom configurations, and will be built off-site and then transported to Roxby Downs and completed by local contractors.

“We’re looking forward to seeing Phase 1 of Subdivision C get underway soon, in fact we’re about to order the buildings,” said Olympic Dam General Manager Services, David Weickhardt.

“This land was cleared and developed a couple of years ago and has been waiting for the right time for us to move ahead with housing.

We’re now at a stage where the time is right and we believe this will greatly increase housing availability in Roxby Downs.”

Local real estate agent Ali Webber, Wardle Co Real Estate, Sales Consultant told The Monitor, “Roxby attracts a large number of new people to the town on a continuous basis. Whilst

our population continues to increase so does the supply and demand on housing. Naturally it is inevitable that BHP has to expand the town to accommodate for our growing population. I believe this should build further confidence for people with the future of BHP.” She went on to explain, “BHP’s stage 2 of Copper Sands may ease BHP’s direct waiting list for their staff, but there are so many other contractors and families that are affected by the housing crisis.

“Our property manager, Sam Secker, has just had 45 applications for the last house that Wardle’s had become available.

All of these were private families and contractors. In theory this means if we had 45 houses become available tomorrow we could occupy them with just the interest alone from 1 home.

This is incredible. Not to mention this is the crisis now – let alone in November which is the expected completion date of these first release BHP homes,” said Mrs Webber.

“From a sales perspective I believe the criteria to qualify for one of the homes will be very stringent, in which the current real estate market would be more attractive and therefore should not have an impact on prices.

“Previous comments from my clients have indicated that by the time they actually bought in Subdivision B (the most recent transportable

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area), added a pool and a shed they would have been better off buying an established property with gardens on the open market.”

Mrs Webber said that the timing of this development will be very different to the last release of transportable homes. “We currently have an extremely strong market for both rentals and sales – back to waiting lists in both departments, with listing houses and selling within 24 hours . We do not have the previous contributing factors that occurred last time there was a housing release which included global financial crisis and the damage to the Clark shaft.”

She went on to say that the camp extensions will not impact the real estate market because the accommodation on offer is mostly houses that do not attract camp occupants.

“I am confident that with the influx in population just as we are experiencing today, the new development should not impact our current market,” concluded Mrs Webber.

In the new BHP development homes in the first phase will be owned by BHP Billiton and used for company housing. Currently there are 104 people on the company waiting list, so the new homes will reduce waiting times and also ease the pressure on the general rental market in

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the town.

“The first phase of housing will be kept for BHP Billiton company accommodation, but we do plan to release houses in further phases to the local public for purchase,” Mr Weickhardt says. “We’re yet to finalise the process for sale of these homes or the sale prices.”

Plans are also moving ahead for a number of townhouses and units to be built on two titles in Copper Sands by a private developer.

The number of homes to be constructed is pending Council approvals, but BHP Billiton understands there could be around 100 extra townhouses/units built.

“A number of these homes will be leased by BHP Billiton for company housing and we understand others may be opened to the wider public for purchase,” Mr Weickhardt says.

“Pending the appropriate approvals, we understand construction is set to begin in May this year.”

BHP Billiton has also increased room numbers at Olympic Village.

“We are also putting in an additional 148 temporary rooms before the end of March both in preparation for the upcoming shutdown in April, and to ensure that our frontline workers are living locally and have reduced commuting times.” Said Mr Weickhardt.

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he 100 anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8) was celebrated in Roxby Downs last Friday March 18 at the Dunes Café with a cocktail evening and two inspirational speakers. th

Elizabeth Melville (sister of Reverend Mary Lewis) and Athalie Williams (Vice President of Human Resources for BHP Billiton) were asked by the International Women’s Day Committee to share their personal stories with the like minded women at the event.

Athalie Williams, who is in a prominent position with BHP Billiton outlined the achievements of women over the past 100 years, in voting, careers and in their personal livelihoods. She also shared with the crowd the process in adopting her twin daughters from China eight years ago.

In a compassionate speech, Athalie told of the trials and tribulations of adoption and how the children were initially unreceptive to affection and miles behind in intellectual and physical development than that of their peers. A story of success, her two children are now on par with their classmates both physically and intellectually.

Elizabeth Melville, originally from Broken Hill, has lived in mining communities almost her entire life, from Australia to America and understands the hardships of mining life. She also applauded mining towns for their strong sense of community, that is second to none.

“My family taught us well and gave us all the opportunities possible,” said Elizabeth. “We had a brilliant education and in Broken Hill there were lots of varied opportunities for children in music, sport, and drama.

“I actually think that sometimes in small towns there are more opportunities to shine and learn leadership and things like that because you are isolated.

“Everybody is unique, that’s the really interesting thing, and you find that everybody contributes.

“I think things like what’s happening in Japan at the moment where crews from all around the world come to help is indicative of how we should be living our life.”

Elizabeth said that her favourite characteristic of mining towns is the companionship and camaraderie of the people. “We lived in a cul-de-sac of several families and really learnt about community,” she said.

“A neighbour would watch my children while I was shopping – they just grew up as being cared for by

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everyone “At the same time, one of the reasons we left the mining towns was that there is an unreality to it. There are no grandparents, there are no elderly because people can’t retire there, there is no great sickness or poverty or things that maybe not as children you have to deal with, but as part of the real world you do – and we were a bit worried that our children wouldn’t understand.

“We had a really nice life and took them on overseas holidays, which is not always the norm for children to do 30 years ago.”

In her speech, Elizabeth made mention to a cockroach plague that engulfed Weipa while her young family was living there, and gave some sound advice for our current mouse situation… “just remember that everybody is going through it its not just you!” she said. “You all live here and you all have to go into it with a sense of humour!

“I think that personifies the camaraderie in places like mining towns, in other places you wouldn’t know your neighbour, or you couldn’t pop in there shrieking that there’s mice in the pantry, because you wouldn’t know the neighbour, you wouldn’t know how they’d react.”

Kaye Doyle, International Women’s Day (IWD) Committee Member and event coordinator was overwhelmed with the evening. “I think it was absolutely fantastic, we couldn’t have been happier with the amount of women that were there, the stories that were told, the candle lighting ceremony, just the speakers, and how wonderful they were,” she said.

“They brought it all together, both speakers had such diverse things to talk about and it was a very relaxed evening. It was very different to our formal sit down event; I think everyone had a really good time.”

The first time the donations bucket was passed around the group of women, it accumulated $550 in five minutes. Kaye hopes to reach $1000, which will go towards domestic violence.

“We got Karen Russell (IWD Committee member), who’s in health services, to dig about and find out what women’s shelters were affected in the flood and if they could use this money for those centres.

“When you’re dealing with domestic violence, it’s secret squirrel’s business almost, because they don’t advertise where the homes are to protect the people who are in those homes, but Karen was able to find the overriding umbrella body, which was called DV (Domestic Violence) Connect.

“With the amount of devastation that’s been going on, all of that affects people, so domestic violence rises through extreme times.

“They were so excited that someone thought about them.”

A candle lighting ceremony was incorporated into the evening, with one candle each representing every continent, every country, for bravery, for the future and one for the atrocities against women, which was, at the end of the ceremony, blown out. Kaye said that for the next event, they would write their own verses for each specific candle, to make it more specific for Roxby Downs.

“I would really like to thank first of all my committee – Karen Russel, Amanda Hudson, Michelle Hales and Rev. Mary Lewis, as well as our sponsors, who were Roxby Council, Roxby Leisure, BHP Billiton, RoxFM, The Monitor, The Roxby Downs Sun, Sodexo and all of the volunteers.

“Without sponsors, without volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to do things like this, and it’s a community event.”

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Indoor pool to meet local needs The big pour!

In the coming weeks work will commence on the installation and building of an indoor swimming pool.

Several years ago as part of its strategic review of future facility requirements associated with a potential expansion of the town, Roxby Downs Council examined the need for an indoor swimming pool.

According to Council Administrator, Mr Bill Boehm, the examinations indicated that whilst there was a justified need for an all year round facility for the broader community, this was not ďŹ nancially possible until the town increased in size to around 7,500.

However, the learn to swim and rehabilitation elements were keenly required and justiďŹ ed now

“As a result Council included a more modest three lane 16.7m teaching and rehabilitation pool proposal in the unfunded element portion of its 2010/11 Budget,� said Mr Boehm. “But it has since secured $40k funding from the Department and Recreation and Sport�.

Accordingly a $160k project is now rapidly proceeding with site preparation and letting of the pool shell contract already in progress.

He said early estimates indicate completion sometime in July 2011.

Detailed reďŹ nements to a design to be located abutting the Leisure Centre Crèche will require some small modiďŹ cations and improvements to the Leisure Centre En-

Last week workmen and a convoy of cement trucks poured the slab for the Roxby Down Area School’s new hall. The $3 million project was commenced in the second week of the school term and is expected to be completed by July dependent upon the weather. School Principal Kath Macalister expects school concerts and presentation nights will be held in the hall in term 4.

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Mr Boehm went on to say, “The pool will be heated to 28 to 30 degrees all year round and we see that therapy and learn to swim programmes will be a signiďŹ cant portion of its use. “Council is extremely pleased with the positive feedback already ahead of detailed designs which will be ready for public display in the next few weeks, but especially with the reaction of the CFIT Contracting Alliance which has indicated that its members are willing to assist with donations of materials and labour to help in reducing costs.â€?

Mr Boehm said, “Overall this will be a great community project and will augment already excellent swimming facilities.�

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Roxby CFS volunteers –local heroes helping other areas

By Celeste Lustosa

Deb Perkins, Kane Honner and Stephen Scarr are volunteers of the Roxby Downs CFS and earlier this year (Janurary), they attended an emergency 120 kilometres south of the Northern Territory border that tested all their skills.

The fire saw 126.000 hectares of grazing land on Hamilton Station burnt out with no loss of property or livestock, and no injuries to firefighters. This was the largest fire in South Australia during this fire danger season.

Deb spoke to The Monitor about the experience of helping out fellow CFS volunteers from other locations within the Pastoral Regions of South Australia.

According to her, the fire had been going on for about six days before they got a call to go on a strike team to help. There were 14 personnel all up asked to go there from other locations, which included Woomera, Coober Pedy and others, as well as Roxby.

“The situation was quite severe. Even though the local CFS had gotten most of it out, we helped with the station for four days.

“At the time of the fire, there weren’t many people on the station due to the summer months and it is too hot. It was basically only the owners and their family working on the station,” she explained.

Deb has been a volunteer at Roxby CFS for two years. Amongst her roles, are a cadet leader, admin co-ordinator and fire fighter, she attends to most emergencies (callouts). But this was her first time attending an emergency in another location on a strike team.

“This was my first time helping out in

another region so the whole experience was exciting to me. The dirt roads were very rough but land wise it was very similar to here and what we see in some of our locations around us. Some would think that there’s not much to burn, but there is.

“The local volunteers did a lot of the hard work and we tried to help in whatever way we could because by the time we got there, they were very fatigued. My heart goes to them, who without a big crew, coped for many days. They are struggling to get members, just like everybody else,” Deb said.

She also stated that they could do with a few more members, as currently there are many more cadets than seniors at Roxby CFS. “For those who want to become a volunteer, you can show up at the station on Thursday nights, around 7.30pm or contact us. They will get fully trained, which is funded by the Government and wouldn’t cost them anything, except their devotion and time,” Deb concluded.

Roxby Downs CFS has attended to 16 callouts since January 1 2011, and with 14 volunteer fire fighters in the Brigade they have done extremely well.

“I would like to also thank the local businesses that employ the volunteers in assisting the local CFS brigade by releasing the employee to attend incidents and emergencies (callouts); without your support we would not be able to attend, thus putting lives and property at risk. THANKYOU,” Roxby CFS Brigade Captain Brett Atkins said.

Roxby Downs CFS Brigade is located at Olympic Way and can be contacted on (08) 8671 3158 or 0419 803 054.

Clarification The front page story, ‘Billy Cart Bash bigger and better… thanks to volunteers’ stated that “It’s an expensive event to run, that’s why the inclined sponsorship is far greater than the cash money we get.” The paragraph should have read “It’s an expensive event to run, that’s why the in kind sponsorship is far greater than the cash money we get.”

The quoted $33,000 cash sponsorship was supposed to be $33,000 of ‘in kind’ sponsorship and cash sponsorship inclusive.

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Sodexo promotes Photography Club for Olympic Village

By Celeste Lustosa

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he photography club is a concept created by the Health and Lifestyle Coordinators (HLC) at Olympic Village as an extracurricular activity for residents to participate in during their stay at Olympic Village.

The HLC co-ordinates various activities such as sport, a variety of fitness classes, aqua fitness, gym programs and training and social activities such as quiz nights, fundraising, and barbeques. There are also eight balls to themed activities such as St Patrick’s Day and Halloween.

Kerry Wild, one of the coordinators explained, “All activities are designed to provide residents with entertainment, encourage healthy lifestyle and fitness participation and, of course, to meet new people and create new friendships.

“The HLC team brainstormed ideas on extracurricular activities that would attract residents who don’t normally participate in activities at the village, and a photography group/club was decided upon.

“Our next step was to find volunteers within the community who have the knowledge and understanding of photography and willing to share their knowledge with Olympic Village residents. After contacting The Monitor, Annarien and Andre’ were contacted and they were both extremely keen to help the HLC’s format a photography club,” said Kerry.

From there, they placed advertising around the camp to promote the commencement of the photography club and the first meeting was on Wednesday, March 9 at 7.30pm.

“Annarien and Andre’ bring a lot of technical and fashionable skills to the group and have designed a fantastic format for the club and are very passionate about photography,” Kerry added.

Roxby Downs Police News On Monday, March 14 on the Stuart Highway 30 kms south of Pimba a vehicle collided with two cows causing extensive damage to the vehicle. One cow was killed in the crash. Police continue to warn the motoring public to take greater caution when travelling outback roads and highways at night as cattle, sheep and wildlife wander on and near the roads, slow down to reduce the risk of a crash and serious injury.

Traffic Infringements Over the last week numerous traffic infringement notices were issued in relation to speeding, riding unregistered and uninsured motor cycles without an appropriate licence, breaching Australian Standards in relation to fog lights. Four defects were issued in relation to roadworthiness re tyres, lighting and general maintenance. Two drivers issued expiation notices re driving exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol with readings of 0.066 and 0.067.

Drink stolen On Saturday, March 19, one incident occurred at the Roxby Downs Community Club in which a female patron stole a Cruiser bottle, she was cautioned in relation to the theft and paid for the drink and subsequently barred for three months. Two other people were removed in relation to minor behavioural issues.

Refused entry In then early hours of Friday morning at the Roxby Downs Tavern an adult couple were warned by Police owing to their verbal agitated comments at refusal of entry to the Tavern outside the lock out time. POLICE and management of the Roxby Downs Tavern wish to remind patrons that a lock out occurs at Midnight on Friday nights, in that no entry is permitted after this time to the venue. This has been widely advertised for months in the print media and on display brochures.

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Annarien Robbertse told The Monitor that the experience has been great.

“Andre has a great technical knowledge; he asks people to read the manuals and motivates them to know their equipment. I am less technical but very passionate about photography. I love taking photos.”

Also, according to her, the group was very enthusiastic and eager to learn.

“They were taking notes and having a go with the photos which was very encouraging for us.”

Each fortnight residents and participants will meet in the village training room on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm to learn and develop various principles of photography and camera functions.

Each month a topic or style of photography will be chosen and the participants will work on producing photos utilising their newly acquired skills. At the end of the month, the group will vote on the best three photos and these will be displayed around the village and printed in The Monitor newspaper.

The group will also participate in field trips out and around the village to work on composition and light projects.

“Our first meeting was a success with six residents attending the photography club. The participants have now received their first project to focus on for the week and will meet again on March 23 and April 6 to share photos and learn more techniques and styles of photography from our wonderful volunteers Annarien and Andre’.

“We hope more residents will join in our photography club. It’s a fantastic way to meet new people and learn from each other, as well as producing some unique and interesting photography,” Kerry concluded.

Has expansion future been thrown into doubt?

Following the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the following serious radiation problems with the nuclear power reactors, it has been reported in the national media that BHP Billiton is weighing up its options.

Claims are that the $30 billion expansion at the Olympic Dam mine may be now in question.

BHP Billiton spokesperson Mr. Kym WinterDewhirst would not be drawn on the report saying only, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Japanese people and will do what we can as a

company to help.”

While the final investment decision is only expected next year, a recent report said it will now depend on economic conditions and particularly the price of copper, the biggest commodity mined at the site.

The report last week suggests the earthquake in Japan has altered the landscape for uranium and BHP will have to factor in “the potential for a stable – to low growth outlook”.

“The ability of the world’s nuclear industry to soak up the massive increase in the supply

of uranium that would come with an expansion of Olympic Dam is suddenly open to question,” the report claimed.

Annual capacity at Olympic Dam is now rated at 235,000 tonnes of copper, 4500 tonnes of uranium and 100,000 ounces of gold. Fully expanded, that capacity rises to 750,000 tonnes of copper, 19,000 tonnes of uranium and 800,000 ounces of gold.

BHP is expected to submit its supplementary environmental impact statement soon responding to over 4,000 submissions made after the first EIS was released in 2009.

OUTBACK AUTHORITY COMMITS TO COMMUNITY CONSULTATION State/Local Government Relations Minister B e r n a r d Fi n n i g a n has commended the Outback’s local governance authority for taking steps to ensure that people in remote areas can have their say about how communities are run.

The seven members of the Outback Communities Authority (OCA) Board were appointed in July last year and formally adopted a community engagement policy at their March meeting.

“This is a very important step,” Mr Finnigan said.

“The adoption of this policy after public consultation was a requirement under the legislation this G over nment g uide d through Parliament in 2009.

“The Act specifically requires the OCA to consult with people who live and work in unincorporated areas when making decisions about infrastructure, service planning and community management.

“I’m pleased the Authority has gone beyond this minimum requirement.

“The Board has committed to consulting and engaging with the community on an ongoing basis so people who live and work in the Outback are empowered to play a greater role in developing solutions to local issues.”

OCA chair Bill McIntosh said the policy, “Community Engagement – Our Commitment”, reflects how community members have said they want to be involved in decision-making processes.

“We consulted on our draft policy over a nineweek period from December last year to February, and the feedback we received resulted in some changes to our original draft,” Mr McIntosh said.

“In particular, the changes reflect the community’s wish to see discussion papers or reports which simply explain issues and the possible solutions, allowing a minimum six-week period for feedback.

“This policy also heightens the importance of after-hours face-to-face meetings in townships, where we can consult with communities on these discussion papers or actively engage people in problem-solving workshops, field trips or focus groups to develop solutions that best meet local needs.

“We now also have feedback about how to best to reach people, through the media, local progress associations and newsletters.

“We will use this information to ensure it is convenient for Outback residents to have their say about our strategic management plan, business plan and budget.”

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OCA would write to everyone who contributed to the consultation process for the draft policy,

“This step now opens the door for the OCA to consult on its draft strategic management plan.

“This plan will set in place the big ideas and enclosing more detailed priorities that will lay a information about how foundation for the way feedback influenced the we operate over the next final document. five years.”

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Local Scout Group has lack of support for Scout Hall

Our Local Scout Group, (one of the largest in the South Australia), is a not for profit, self funded community organisation, that supports the youth of tommorrow, in learning life skills, teamwork, and having fun. They fund raise for people in need, they assist people and the environment.

These are the kids of the future, that belong to the people who work at BHPB and other companies, the kids of people who pay rates to the Council of Roxby, YET they cannot get the support of the Council, or BHPB, for a small block of land to put up a Scout Hall, so they have a home to call their own.

They currently need to rent a place to store their gear, and rent a place to meet every week. This group has a waiting list for Joey’s, Cubs, and Scouts, if they had a place to call their own that could be reduced as there would be no restrictions on what night of the week they could meet, thus allowing more to join an organisation that has been around for years.

They have asked other organisations in Roxby to build a place on their land, but is this viable as some of these could be moving due to the expansion? WHO would be paying for the relocation of the said organisations when the time comes?

This is the only group that does not have its own Scout Hall in Australia, they have to go to a member of parliament to ask for assistance, to try and persuade our own Council to come to an agreement, this is pretty sad for this to happen, they are KIDS. The children are sometimes not happy because they do not have their own hall.

You all support and inject sponsorship into local sports, and other community events, but this community organisation that

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helps and asssists the youth of tommorrow is forgotten ??

So to the Roxby Downs Council, and BHPB this Community Group needs and should have your full support, to find a block of land so they can build a Scout Hall.

THESE KIDS NEED YOUR HELP !

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Nuclear chickens come home to roost

Ziggy Switkowski’s response to the Japanese nuclear disaster is that lessons will be learned and improvements will be made.

However history shows that nuclear lessons are not properly learned. The OECD’s Nuclear Energy Agency notes that lessons may be learned but they are subsequently forgotten or are not acted upon, and that the situation needs to be "much improved".

The situation in Japan in recent days neatly illustrates the above point − it has become increasingly obvious over the past decade that greater protection against seismic risks is necessary but the nuclear power utilities haven’t wanted to make the investments and the Japanese nuclear regulator hasn’t forced them to.

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have continued to sell Australian uranium to TEPCO, the company which operates the Fukushima plant, despite the risks and despite TEPCO’s track record of falsifying safety data, failing to respond adequately to a 2007 earthquake and once even concealing an emergency reactor shut-down. And Labor and Coalition governments have been to gutless to sort out this mess.

The nuclear chickens have come home to roost.

Dr Jim Green Friends of the Earth, Melbourne

Uncertainty about the proposed Olympic Dam mine expansion was brought to the fore once again last week in the shadow of the nuclear power plant disaster still unfolding in Japan.

On the local front any suggestion that BHP Billiton is reconsidering its expansion options due to the expected downturn in uranium prices doesn’t bode well for the confidence of anyone here in Roxby.

Businesses already reeling from loss of

trade after the GFC and the Clark Shaft shutdown must be seriously pondering their futures.

Until BHP Billiton comes out and says one way or another what is likely to happen from this point on, future investment in business and property is likely to be put on hold indefinitely.

That is not a good scenario for this town or this state which is banking so heavily on Olympic Dam expanding.

Last week’s Hot Topic: “Do you think BHP should have established a new caravan park before closing the old one near the oval?”

If BHP gave us two years notice to get out of the caravan park why then haven’t they built a new one to replace it? Two years is a long time to build something to replace the old park.

Frustrated, RD Does BHP Billiton know the expansion is going ahead and is that why they are closing the caravan park? I wish somebody would come out and say something - this living in a state of flux is not good for anyone trying to run a business or trying to find accommodation here.

Evicted, RD So Australia’s biggest miner with all their spare cash in the bank can’t even build a new caravan park to cater for the very people who they need to make this expansion happen. Poor planning really!

Anon Myall Park caravan park is near full all the time. Where are we supposed to go come April? Any ideas BHP? The Worker, RD The real problem is not the earthquake, tsunami or the nuclear reactors, it is that the World is overpopulated by 200%. We need to get back to 2 Billion. For Japan nuclear power is a better option than burning coal or cancerous kerosene: they just did not have a strategy for keeping the shut-down reactors cool if a massive beyond belief Tsunami occurred. A simple mistake like building in a flood plain that can be corrected before the next 1 in 200 year flood occurs.

Ramjet With so many netballers out training and more teams competing this year we are in desperate need of more outdoor courts. What happened to those plans after sporting clubs met with a consultant to discuss future needs?

We need them now!

Cuteyoungchic, RD How about something new and fresh for the kids of this town? The old police station or photo shop could be used as a music studio for the youths interested in music. It might even keep a lot of kids from drinking down the street.

Wog. Re editorial – Might I suggest that the people who are too lazy to walk to the bins to dump their rubbish and ciggie butts are the same ones that complain about having to park 30 metres away from their destinations! Get off your bum and walk a bit. Stop being so lazy.

Weight-watcher, RD It is easy to be critical from time to time, but just thought I would congratulate the Tav on the quality of meals and the quick service these days. A great improvement in just a couple of months.

Mystery Diner

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WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

Microchipping of dogs compulsory from 2012

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE BILLY CART BASH Richardson Place (off Arcoona Street) and Tutop Street (between Norman Place and Burgoyne Street) will be closed on Sunday 27 March 2011 for the Billy Cart Bash. This road closure will be operating from 5.00am to 8.00pm.

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The procedure for microchipping is a simple, safe and inexpensive one. It can be done by a veterinary surgeon in a few seconds and lasts for the life of the dog.

According to Peter Keller Municipal Works Manager, “all dog owners regardless of whether their dogs are purebred or Compulsory microchipping is another step crossbred should consider microchipping. forward taken by the Australian National Kennel It is the most effective form of identifiCouncil (ANKC) on behalf of dogs in Australia.

The microchip details are recorded in a central database and a portable scanner is used to read the chip and identify the dog. The benefits of microchipping have been proven now for over a decade.

For purebred dogs, the pedigree can be verified beyond doubt because of compulsory microchipping. In the past DNA evidence has been provided, but this information often lacks clear identification. Microchipping is a superior system and leaves no doubt about the identity of the dog.

Just as importantly there is a major benefit to pet dog owners if their dog is lost.

Compulsory microchipping of pedigree dogs will make it easier for pounds or dog shelters to return the dogs to their owners because they will be identified immediately and reunited with their loved ones.

This is another positive move by responsible registered breeders to eliminate unregistered puppy farmers. Microchips in registered dogs will become the expected norm, providing peace of mind for new dog owners.

icrochipping will be compulsory for all registered pedigree dogs across Australia. Microchipping must now be done before registration of a puppy. This will be enforced in all states and territories from 1st January, 2012.

SERVICE SA LEARNER THEORY TESTS - NEW CHARGES The costs associated with gaining a learners permit have increased. To obtain a permit learners must first sit and pass a learner’s theory test. The charge to sit the test is $31.00. If the learner passes the test they can then obtain a learner’s permit for $53.00. This means the total cost to obtain a permit is $84.00. To assist in preparing for the test a Driver’s Handbook can be purchased for $10.00. If you have any questions relating to Learner written theory tests or Learner’s permits contact 131 084 for further information.

PROMOTION OF EVENTS Council promotes the dates of local community events on a video screen in the Council reception area. This is a great way to promote your community event given the large number of customers that visit the Council each day. If you would like your event added to the list please contact Tamara Clarence on 8671 0010.

ROAD SAFETY Roxby Roadsafe is the local community road safety committee. The committee meets on the second Thursday of every month to discuss road safety issues and organise projects and promotions. The aim of the committee is to promote a safer community for all road users including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The committee includes representatives from local police, emergency services, Council, health service, BHP Billiton, Community Board, local contractors and interested members of the community. Members of the community are welcome to attend these meetings to raise any road safety concerns.

cation and makes it easier for us to contact the owner of a stray dog so it can be quickly reunited with its family.”

“At present only 33% of all the registered dogs in Roxby Downs are microchipped.

In addition to the many benefits of fast identification, Council provides rebates on registration fees for dogs that have been microchipped”.

A helping hand for Roxby Council

The next meeting of the Committee will be on 14 April at 5.30pm in the Council Boardroom. If you would like any further information please contact the Chairperson Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

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ouncil’s Works Department team local knowledge will be invaluable and is expanding with the creation will help her to settle into the position of a new position of Works and quickly” he added.

Libby Steer is an electrician by trade Compliance Officer.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE - TRIATHALON Olympic Way will be closed from 7.00am to 11.00am on Sunday 20 March 2011 for the Triathalon event. Adjacent/adjoining roads that will be affected are the Bypass Road, Burgoyne Street north and south and the town oval entrance.

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Libby Steer has been appointed to the role which will include a variety of jobs such as cat and dog management, traffic, looking after contractors, as well as a variety of Council’s other work.

“Continuing growth of the town places additional pressure on Council’s works program and has necessitated the creation of an additional position to cope with the increased work load,” Municipal Works Manager Peter Keller said.

“We are really pleased that we have been able to appoint a local to the position. Libby’s trades background and

were due for NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE -BILLY CART payment BASH Richardson Place (off Arcoona Street) and 20 March Tutop Street (between Norman Place and

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and at only her first day on the job, Mrs Steer spoke to The Monitor about the job.

“I think this is a quite good position, because you do something different everyday. It’s exciting not to be doing the same thing again and again,” she said.

This is the second time Libby and her family have been living in Roxby Downs, so she is very familiar with the town and its residents.

“We have lived here three years ago, spent three years away and we are back now.”

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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

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Postie bike ride to William Creek for fundraiser

By Celeste Lustosa

Mark these dates in your diary – June 25 and 26.

That’s the date a group of people are going from Roxby Downs to William Creek, in teams, riding postie bikes and fundraising for the local Community Hospital and the Youth Centre.

The idea started with

Roxby resident Matthew Holder and a neighbour talking about a community bash that happened in Queensland years ago.

“We thought we should do something like that here and before we knew it we formed a committee, spoke to our lawyers and got a whole constitution, an accountant to make sure all is legal and done properly,” Mr Holder explained.

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The group will be leaving Roxby Downs on June 25, at 9am setting off to William Creek with stops every 50km for a bit of food, drink and quick games.

“There will be fun games all along the way and they will contribute points for teams and there will be a prize for the team that has more points – the amount fundraised will count as points as well.”

The group is staying in William Creek for the night and heads back to Roxby, finishing up at the Dirt Circuit.

“We are trying to inject a little bit of money into the Dirt Circuit Car Racing as well. But our major goal is to raise money for the Community Hospital and for the Youth Centre.

We though that the hospital is in need of a few things, and we wanted to step in and do something to help them,” Mr Holder added.

To participate you have to form a team with four or five participants and each team needs to fundraise at least $500, which will go towards to charity.

Teams need to have a support vehicle, in case of accidents. Each person will pay a $100 fee that will cover their insurance, food and drink all the way

Dave, Travis, Sam, Cherie, Matthew, Karl and Sharon are looking foward to their journey

up there and back – four stops.

“Each team will have participants riding a postie bike and obviously that person needs to have a valid licence for that, and the bikes and vehicles need to be registered.

There will be a police check for all vehicles and drivers so we know everything is in accordance to the law. Riders and drivers will also be breath tested and will have to be under 0.04, otherwise they won’t be allowed to drive or ride,” Mr Holder explained.

He said this is an event for the

whole family and not just for riders.

“We are doing this for the community so this is a family event.

When we get to William Creek, there will be basically a great party and everyone is going to camp together, have some food and fun.

“It is not a race. It is more like a car rally because we don’t want people to take any risks. And because we are doing this on bikes that are not powerful and have small tyres, it is already going to test the riders’ skills even going at a 50km speed

limit,” Mr Holder concluded.

A presentation on the arrival back at Roxby will announce the winning team.

The aim is to get 15 teams, so if you want to participate contact Matthew on 0408 182 896, Travis on 0427 280 291, Karl on 0428 678 837 or Sam on 0409 897 832.

There will also be a stall at the Billy Cart Bash in Roxby on March 27, where the organisers will be able to give more information about the event and to register teams.

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It’s also important to take control and protect your tangible assets, such as your identity or your income, your life and your health, for you and your family’s benefit.

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Insuring your income

Aside from your home, your capacity to earn a living is probably your next most important asset. Income protection is designed to take care of you if you suffer illness or injury so you can continue to meet the costs of living.

If you are unable to work for a long period of time due to illness or injury, income protection insurance pays your regular income, usually up to about 75%-80% of your normal earnings. The premium is calculated on a number of factors, including your age, gender and occupation.

to provide financial security for your family at the time of your death and means that your family isn’t burdened by financial worries at a difficult time.

The most basic forms of life insurance only pay a benefit if the person insured dies within a specified period.

Some policies may also provide extra benefits to policyholders such as paying out a benefit to the person insured if they are diagnosed with a terminal illness before a certain age (as listed on the policy).

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Insuring your health Private health insurance offers you peace of mind knowing that you are covered for medical treatment when you need it. All Australians receive medical benefits under the Medicare scheme but private insurance gives you additional cover.

You could benefit from shorter waiting periods, cover for other medical expenses such as dental, optical, chiropractic and physiotherapy, less out of pocket expenses and depending on your annual salary, there could also be tax benefits if you take out private health insurance.

Loan repayment insurance, also known as consumer credit insurance (CCI), is worth considering if you have a loan. CCI helps you to meet your loan repayments if you cannot work due to illness of disability.

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All committee positions filled at Red Sands AGM

By Celeste Lustosa

All positions were filled at the Red Sands Cancer Council branch AGM held last week.

With a new president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and a newly created position, and many projects for 2011, Red Sands AGM was a great success.

Past president and now vice-president Teresa Baddeley spoke to The Monitor about the meeting.

“We had to fill the positions of president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary and they were all filled which was fantastic. It wasn’t a big meeting which was disappointing but the people that did turn up were very happy to put their hands up.

“We had a couple of new faces; one being Tracey Ryan and the other one being Kate Donohue. Kate, who is a cancer survivor, put her hand up to become president which was fantastic. And Tracey put her hand up to be a secretary which is also great. I’ll stay as vicepresident so I can help Kate in whatever way possible and Annette Speck has the role as treasurer,” Teresa said.

She also explained about the position that has been created.

“Jack McGuire asked if he could be a member and we were thrilled about it. His role will be in publicity so he will help us let people know what we have been doing and promote our events and fundraisers.”

According to her, Red Sands is all about celebrating.

“We’ve got very strong members which is all you could ask for and we are always welcoming new members. You don’t have to be a survivor to join; you just need to care I suppose.

“And we only have a meeting once a month,

on a Wednesday night at 7.30 pm; there are no meetings over Christmas and school holidays so it’s not a huge time consuming committee to be part of, which I think is important in a town like this where everybody contributes with so many different groups and there’s only so much time during the day to be involved in these things. They are also short, sharp meetings that usually last for about half an hour,” said Teresa.

She also talked about the projects the Cancer Council local branch is involved with.

“We are currently getting our Mother’s Day raffle on the way, which we started promoting on last market day.

“This year we will hopefully be involved in the Pink Ladies’ Golf Day again, which is not run by Red Sands but we try to get involved and help. We are going to have our beautiful t-shirts to sell again this year and the Biggest Morning Tea, which is so delicious because Pam makes the best lemon scones, and we have the Girls’ Night In. We have lots of things happening throughout the year and it is not run only by Red Sands but by many members of the community as well.”

All the money fundraised by Red Sands is donated to Cancer Council SA and some of it can stay in Roxby Downs.

“We also have a stall every Market Day but it is not always utilised by Red Sands; it can be promoting a major event like the Relay for Life last year or if we don’t have a raffle on, or a t-shirt sale, other people can hire the stall from us and we donate the money either back to the school or to Red Sands.

“Last Market Day we had some excellent goodies donated by the Scrapbag Quilters that were sold out to help our branch. Things like that mean a lot to us,” Teresa concluded.

The Reds Sands Cancer Council branch committee, Sister Pat, Kate, Teresa, Annette and Pam.

The Coober Pedy Opal Festival is BACK The Coober Pedy Opal Festival, South Australia’s only event dedicated to the celebration of opal, is set to return on Saturday April 23 2011 for an action packed weekend of entertainment, live music and celebration in the unusually rehydrated outback of South Australia.

The Opal Festival is a community based event and is held each Easter to celebrate the significant impact that opal has had in building Coober Pedy into a vibrant and culturally diverse community. The festival is an opportunity to bring the community of Coober Pedy together and strengthen its cultural and social bonds. Staging a number of different events for example food and wine, craft and entertainment within the festival allows people to engage in different cultures in a fun and exciting way.

Coober Pedy Mayor Steve Baines said “The Easter weekend in Coober Pedy falls at one of our best times of the year. The weather is perfect and everyone is full of anticipation for the celebrations at the Coober Pedy Opal Festival.

This year’s opal festival is shaping up to be big-

ger and better than ever thanks to a new and enthusiastic committee, and will include something for everyone starting with the traditional street parade along Hutchison Street.”

Opal Festival committee member, Robert Coro said the event is in its twenty fourth year.

“2015 marks the 100th year of the discovery of opal at Coober Pedy, so we are building the festival over the next four years to a major celebration in 2015!”

Golden Guitar nominee, John O’Dea will take to the stage early evening, before things are set to go off with a bang with the more than every popular fireworks show and display.

The partying will then continue into the night concluding at 10pm.

Tickets are purchasable at the gate. Prices are $5 for Adults, $2.5 for 2-14 years old and children under 2 are free. Local and nearby accommodation options are available.

Visit http://www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au/site/ page.cfm?u=226 for more information on accommodation.

For a FULL Event Guide call into Roxby Leisure’s Visitor Information, Roxby Downs Council, The Monitor or RoxFM, alternatively contact the Youth & Social Services/ NYW Coordinator – Shane Hough on 0433 030 646 or shane@roxbyleisure.com

ALL EVENTS ARE STRICTLY DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE

ROXBY DOWNS NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK

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20 Events over 11 Days! Including:

Skate Competition

On The Couch Radio

Saturday 2nd

Mon/Weds/Thurs

Competition with 3 main categories then 2 sub-categories in each, Skateboards, Scooters and Bikes, split into Under 12 OPEN (male/female) and 12 and over OPEN (male/female).

A fully live and interactive show to be broadcast from the outside cafe area of Roxby Leisure, this will include interviews of special guests, prize giveaways.

4pm til 7pm FREE

4pm till 5pm FREE ACTIVITIES

MUST complete entry pack prior to competing by Friday 1st 9am (Collect from Roxby Leisure VIC)

105.5 RoxFM – Live from Richardson Place, Roxby Downs

Outdoor Movie Screening of Juno

Hip Hop Workshop

M classification teenage pregnancy theme, coarse language Saturday 9th

Participants will learn the skill of Hiphop dance through Valda Inglis School of Dance. With professional instructors learn to express emotions and skills through the workshop, with the opportunity to grow artistically and mentally through this popular style of dance.

Set up at the Skate Park, everyone is invited to watch the smash hit ‘Juno’ on the giant blow up outdoor screen.

8pm till 10pm FREE Lions Skate Park, Roxby Downs

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3pm till 8pm FREE MUST be pre-booked through Valda Inglis School of Dance Roxby Leisure’s Dune Café, Roxby Downs

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shape up or ship out WEEK 2

CANDIDATE WORKOUT DIARY

JODY

MILLIE

EMMA

CEL

Well, I got off to a great start for the week, public holiday and all and I made it to the gym for my first visit for the week. I got through most of my program, leaving out a few of the leg exercises as I was very sore from my previous visit.

Second week is over, and I am actually quite surprised - physical activity is becoming of me!

Second week in and motivation is already flagging. It’s amazing how personal issues can impact your health and how you look after yourself.

This is my second week at the gym and it is still early to see any major changes in my body but I find the exercises a bit easier.

I worked out on Tuesday and enjoyed it but life soon got in the way and I favoured sleep in the mornings over sweating it out in the gym. Full time work, massaging and full time study soon took preference over anything else!

A quick and exhausting weekend trip to Adelaide meant my food intake was appalling. Oh, look, Maccas! Better get that in case I waste away! And some Hungry Jacks on the way back - why not?!

I’m sure you can all relate to the intense fast food cravings as soon as you’re within 50km of Port Augusta. I’m well aware that fast food outlets are not going anywhere, but it doesn’t make a bit of difference when I start thinking of McChicken burgers and KFC Tower Burgers.

I know I need to do better, especially as people I don’t even know have started asking how I’ve been going!! If you’ve ever tried this you’ll know how hard it is! I will get there but I get the feeling it’s going to be a long and bumpy ride.

You wanted honesty? You got it!

I am still struggling with the one that you have to roll over the fit ball. How do I do that? I keep falling off the sides all the times that I tried to do this exercise. I will definitely have to ask Kelly to replace that one for me!

Apart from that one, I enjoy my program exercises very much, especially the rowing that I do in the beginning as a warm up for about ten minutes. I am very proud to say I manage to do 1200 metres in ten minutes – that’s a big achievement for an unfit person like me.

My favourite exercise of the week: cable pull down.

My least favourite of the week: seated leg extensions.

Diet wise, I did not keep away from chocolates! Still going to try to have them on weekends only. But I am not drinking cold frizzy drinks, only ice teas… I am assuming they are better but maybe should ask Kelly first.

I tried my first class as well last week. I went to Balance. I didn’t really enjoy the class, to be honest. It just wasn’t for me.

I think that you need to have a lot more core strength to get through the class and balance. I spent most of the time on my bum!!!!

Then I had a personal session with Meg and I tried boxing for the first time.

I thought that boxing was fun and it targeted more of my upper body. My arms were killing me by the end of it.

I have been smoking and I sure felt that at the gym. I haven’t been a smoker while I have been in training with Meg and for the first time I was out of breath and my chest was wheezing.

My eating is fine while I’m at work but it is the weekends that I struggle with ...

I have to get that under control.

Last week I went to the gym three times, and attended netball training and a basketball game. While I am not seeing results, I am feeling them to some extent.

I feel more fit and less reluctant to do exercise. And I am no longer sore for days after working out!

My eating hasn’t been too bad, I went to a wedding a couple of weeks ago and refused wedding cake (which, is a milestone) and when my partner dishes up a bowl of icecream I grab a carrot!

I am still going out and having social drinks on the weekend, but avoid sugary drinks such as cruisers or high carb cider.

Again, when I get home and feel like a snack, I grab a carrot! Now lets just hope that there isn’t a carrot shortage over the next eight odd weeks, or we’ll all be in trouble.

I am both looking forward to, and apprehensive of our first bootcamp session coming up, it will be interesting to see just what I can reach...

Marinated chicken rice paper rolls

Serves 4 (makes 8 rolls) Ingredients: 400g skinless chicken breast fillets 8 sheets rice paper 1 cup bean sprouts 16 mint leaves 1/4 cup loosely packed coriander leaves 1/2 red capsicum, seeded and sliced 1 carrot, cut into sticks

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Marinade 2 tablespoons Char Siu sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce) 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar 5.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover bowl and allow chicken to marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Transfer chicken to a baking dish and cook for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Remote from the oven and allow to cool. Slice chicken into long strips and set aside.

Fill a large, shallow bowl with cold water. One by one, soak sheets of rice paper in cold water for 2 minutes, then drain and lay on a clean cloth. Divide chicken and remaining ingredients equally among the centres of the rice paper sheets. Tuck in both sides and roll up securely.

Serve with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

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Sodexo is the main event sponsor again!

The Sodexo Roxby Billy Cart Bash is gearing up for March 27 and is set to be even bigger and better than last year’s event.

Event manager Jack McGuire says thanks to generous sponsorship, the bash committee are developing one of Roxby’s greatest events.

“All contributions are vital whether that support be in kind or cash and it

is important that they are accoladed by the greater community,” Mr McGuire said.

“Last year’s event certainly achieved its aims and this year the bash is expected to exceed expectations.”

Sodexo has a history of supporting local events in and around Roxby Downs so it came as no surprise when it jumped on board as platinum spon-

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sors for the second year running.

“It is always a pleasure to be involved with community spirited companies like Sodexo,” Mr McGuire said.

“It demonstrates to me the commitment Sodexo have in being involved and supporting the community in which they work and live.

“It is without doubt that Sodexo’s contribution and the support of so many means the Billy Cart Bash committee can develop the infrastructure to make a great event such as The Sodexo Roxby Billy Cart Bash even greater.”

Tony Treloar is the Sodexo Olympic Dam project works operations manager. He has lived and worked in Roxby Downs for three years and was proud to support the Sodexo Roxby Billy Cart Bash.

To find out what drives local businesses to contribute to events like the bash, event organisers interviewed Mr Treloar.

Name: Anthony Treloar (Tony) Age: 50 years young My family: My lovely wife of 26 years Colleen, three fantastic Sons, Jarrad, Matthew and Jayden – all adults. My eldest son Jarrad and his partner Joelle lives within Roxby Downs with our two gorgeous granddaughters Leilah and Ella.

Occupation: Operations Manager, Sodexo Olympic Dam Project works - both Roxby and

Olympic Villages What is your role at Sodexo?

My role is to facilitate through the project management team the daily operations of our facilities management scope of works, the project here is a very large project and a very challenging and is an interesting project to manage, a role that I very much enjoy.

Why were you excited to jump on board and support the Billy Cart Bash this year?

The event proved to be a great community success in 2010, I am positive that the event will be bigger and better this year, accolades to Jack McGuire for his commitment last year to get the event up and running and to also be the key driving force behind the event this year.

What was your involvement last year and what were your thoughts on the event?

It was great to see families involved in this event although something new for the community, the concept of family involvement r i g ht f r o m building a billy cart through to racing saw many lo cal families involved as well

as a number of local businesses, anyone that has resided in Roxby Downs knows that the community has a very strong focus on supporting such events that support local services within the township, it is very inspirational when one comes to the town to see local community involvement with such commitment and enthusiasm.

Were you anticipating the event to be the big success it was?

It’s something new to the town and necessitates an application of “Team Spirit” and “Spirit of Progress” which are two of Sodexo’s core values.

The action packed event from 2010 will be repeated when “kids” of ages takes to the hill in their carts of many colours, shapes and sizes.

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Little Connor is ready to go down the hill!

By Celeste Lustosa

Little Connor is five years old and for the first time he is racing in the Billy Cart Bash on March 27.

Along with his dad Art Schultz, he proudly shows me the dark blue, number 10 billy cart they built for the occasion.

“Last year Connor thought that was fun but he wasn’t old enough to participate in the Billy Cart Bash, so now we decided to have a go at it this year,” Art said.

Connor told The Monitor it wasn’t difficult to build the billy cart and, during the interview, he showed me a calendar where he is counting the days left to the event.

“I am number ten at the billy cart because I like number ten and dark blue is my favourite colour. I am going to be driving very fast. I am very excited,” the little billy cart racer said.

According to Art, they are both looking forward to it.

“He helped me a lot but obviously I did all the cutting and bringing things together because he is only five years old. But he helped in getting staples

down and telling me what he wanted in the cart. These are his ideas that I helped put together.

“Building the billy cart gave me more time to sit back and talk to my son about something we wanted to do together. I could also concentrate in spending more time with him because now that he is in school it is harder to have as much time together as we used to when he was little.”

Art also said it is not about the skills to build a billy cart but the quality time with your children.

“I don’t have the skills to build a billy cart. I have managed to find some nice websites to help me out and worked out from there. The folks at Mitre 10 were happy to give me some advice as well.

“It’s worth the expense that we went through and we were able to recycle some wood we had around here. The experience of spending more time with my son is priceless and I wanted to do it while he is interested in doing these things and before he becomes a teenager and doesn’t want to spend as much time with daddy anymore.

“I am looking forward to race day and to see if he is actually able to get into the cart and go down the hill,

because he gets scared sometimes.

I hope things go well and he has fun because that’s the main thing – that he has fun and enjoys the experience.

And if everything works out nicely he can use it in another year if it happens again next year.”

Art also pointed out that the billy cart is not only going to be used on the race day but it becomes a great toy for Connor.

“He will play with the billy cart after the event; push it in the backyard, get a couple of friends together and push it down the footpath instead of only using it one day.

“It is also a good cause. The parents and friends associations will get money from the Billy Cart Bash so it’s all going back into the community.

Although we are doing this for the kids, it is important to hep the special projects the parents and friends associations run at the schools. It is great to have something fun like this and be able to help at the same time,” Art concluded.

You better watch out on the dark blue billy cart, with a number 10 painted because our little local boy is ready to go downhill!

Art Schultz and his son Connor are counting the days to the Billy Cart Bash

Cape joins the fun of the Bash The Sodexo Roxby Billy Cart Bash event manager Jack McGuire said all companies and businesses, from large corporations to small businesses, who contribute to nonprofit events like the bash should and will be acknowledged in some way.

One of those companies is Cape, an international leader providing essential non-mechanical industrial services.

With more than 17,000 employees across 28 countries, Cape delivers safe, reliable and intelligent solutions both on and offshore.

Despite its status, Cape does not forget the communities it operates in, as proven in their generous contributions to the Billy Cart Bash.

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“Last year we took advice from participants and spectators on board,” Mr McGuire said.

“For instance some people mentioned more seating would compliment the event, so I spoke to my good friend Mick Millard from Cape and they loved the concept of the event and jumped onboard without hesitation.”

Cape is donating the labor and equipment to build a grandstand at the end of the course on Richardson Place, an arch over the finish line flanked with two towers so the flag bearer can see and be seen from higher up, and a dance floor.

“It’s going to add such a great dimension to the event and basically it’s just really cool,” Mr McGuire said.

WorkPac contributes

By Millie Thomas In the famed Billy Cart Bash’s second year, one of the newer mine contractors, WorkPac, have jumped on the sponsorship bandwagon.

“WorkPac is relatively new to Roxby Downs and we see this community activity as an ideal way to show our commitment to the community, and to the families of Roxby,” said WorkPac Operations Manager, Allan Robinson.

“The events align with a number of WorkPac’s values around the need for teamwork, collaboration, community and fun!”

WorkPac is covering a number of sponsorship bases, including a cash donation, a jumping castle and volunteers on the day.

Taking it one step at a time, WorkPac indicated that they will be a serious contender for next year’s bash… “We are not submitting a team this year, however, we will give it a red hot go in 2012!” said Mr Robinson.

Event Manager, Jack McGuire said that company contribution around Roxby and Olympic Dam has been phenomenal. “It still pleasantly amazes me how generous companies like Workpac are, in the giving of time and resources to help make this event the best it can be,” he said.

“A s I u n d e r s t a n d i t is not a requirement that companies do so.

“It seems a given for most to have a commitment in supporting the communities that they live and work in... And good on them... for it is without that support; an expensive and logistically challenging event like the Sodexo Roxby Billy Cart Bash would still be a dream and not a reality.” www.themonitor.com.au

Bring your kids & meet the WorkPac staff at the jumping castle!

WorkPac is proud to sponsor the 2011 Billy Cart Bash.

The WorkPac Group Lot 7/719 Olympic Way, ROXBY DOWNS, SA 5725 Tel: (08) 86714602 | Fax: (08) 86714633

Olympic Dam

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam is proud to support the 2011 Roxby Downs Billy Cart Bash.

We wish all participants a safe and fun day, and may the best carts win!

BHP Billiton - proudly supporting our community

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Pie R Squared Bakehouse – always fresh!

By Celeste Lustosa

Pie R Squared Bakehouse has been providing the freshest products to the community for over a year.

Bakery owners Lauren, Robert and Matthew spoke to The Monitor about all the new products and services they included for the clients.

“Over the summer we decided to introduce the sandwiches and sushi as a good option for a light lunch.

“Sushi has taken off pretty well. Some days I struggle to keep up with the demand. Everyday all the ones we make, are sold out. Many workers come early to guarantee them for their lunch,” Lauren said.

Their delicious selection of coffees also got new additions.

“Pie R Squared has introduced a range of chai drinks – the chai latte is one to try. There are also different flavours available to go in the coffee, such as vanilla, hazelnuts and caramel,” Lauren added.

Amongst the services they provide is catering for functions.

“Pretty much everything we sell in the shop, we can cater in smaller versions for a business or personal function. All the pies, pasties, sausage rolls, all the cakes can be made in a ‘one bite’ size; sandwiches, platters, pretty much everything, including a nice sushi platter.

“I want to also add that everything is always fresh, done daily,” Lauren explained.

The family business has also been giving a lot back to the community. Little Rascals Child Care Centre and junior football have been sponsored by the business with donations of breads and other products.

Robert and Matthew are father and son and Matthew is a 5th generation of bakers in the family. They have run bakeries before and Robert has over 36 years experience as a baker. Matthew follows his father’s footsteps and has won many first prize trophies in cooking competitions over the years.

Does your business need a boost? Do you need exposure in the local market?

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Red eARTh Festival committee calls for artists

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 SPORT and RECREATION FORUM Kaye Doyle 0419 935 316 COMMUNITY GARDEN Cherie Gaskin 8671 2924

COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACES APPLICATIONS OPEN* SENIOR FIRST AID 2 Day Course (8.30am to 4.30pm)

12 April 3 May 19 May *To apply for these or future courses please obtain a copy of the application form and guidelines.

Places are limited and allocated according to need.

For further information and application forms contact Tamara Clarence on 8671 0010 or clarencet@roxbycouncil.com.au Community Learning Places is a partnership between the Education and Workplace Training Forum and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam

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By Celeste Lustosa

he Red eARTh Festival dates have been confirmed, so from Friday July 29 until Sunday August 21 2011 Roxby Downs will welcome artists from the entire region to expose their finest work.

The opening night will include a performance by folk group Cloudstreet. It will also be the opening of the ‘Community Exhibition’. The theme for the exhibition is ‘Red Earth’ and there will be a prize awarded for an adult category and a junior category (less than 18 years of age).

The exhibition will run for the duration of the festival and artists can submit a maximum of two works.

“Places in the exhibition are limited and so is the size of the work due to the size of the gallery,” explained Roxby Downs Arts and Culture Forum Chairperson Rachel Young.

“We would like to encourage everyone; you don’t have to be a professional to participate! This is a great way to start exhibiting your work if you have never done it before,” she added.

Artists in our region are invited to participate in the community exhibition which is

open to all mediums; 2 and 3 dimensional.

“The committee is working on many other inspirational activities and projects that the community can get involved in.

“The Festival committee are also calling for local artists, craft practitioners, writers, story tellers, musicians and others who may be interested in leading suitable workshops during the festival. You may even have aspects of your culture that you may like to share with the community.

“This is a great opportunity to teach and share your skill with other community members. Running workshops is very rewarding not only for participants but also for the workshop leader. It can be very inspirational for your own creative practice.

If you think that you may have something to offer but the whole task seems daunting then rest assured the Red eARTh Festival committee is always available to lend a hand and provide guidance.

For more information about how to become involved in any of these events or activities then contact Rachel Young on 0428 671 000 or email rachel@desertrox. com.au The Monitor newspaper is a proud sponsor of the Red eARTh Festival.

HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020

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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.

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.

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WHAT’S ON across the region

HEALTH

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ DENTAL Dr. Harry Craven Phone: 8671 9031 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm Saturday & Sunday 2pm-5pm by appointment.

Andamooka on Tuesday 9am-12pm Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE Phone: 8648 5500 • PODIATRIST - 5th & 6th May Phone: 8648 5706 • DIABETES EDUCATOR - 7th & 8th April Phone: 8648 5800 • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 7th & 8th April • SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 7th & 8th April • PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 7th & 8th April • COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER 7th & 8th April • DIETICIAN - 20th May • CAMHS - 7th & 8th March • PHARMACY - 7th & 8th May • DASSA - 24th June HEARING SERVICES 9:00am-2:30pm Monday to Friday Phone:1800 006 303 DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUG Phone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use) CRISIS CARE COUNSELLING Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11 For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7 BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP 1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.

At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES Starting Monday 26th July. Places limited. Mondays & Tuesdays in Port Augusta. Early registration recommended. Please ring Mandy Hansen for more information on 0457796123.

GENERAL INFORMATION MT DARE HOTEL - 8am – 9pm Open every day OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS - Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY ROAD SAFE - Phone: 8671 2892

CHURCH ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH Services are 10:30 am every Sunday Sunday School is 9:30am every Sunday during term time. (there are no evening services) FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCH An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 10.30 am at Roxby Downs School Chapel Keith Moody Phone: 0414 570 871 ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH 78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs Saturday @ 6.00pm Sunday @ 9.00am Contact Fr Kevin Matthews on Phone 8671 0925

ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH 10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213 ROXBY DOWNS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH •cnr Tutop and Burgoyne Streets •Office: 38 Pioneer Drive Priest: Mary Lewis Ph: 8671 0270 email: m.lewis@bushchurchaid.com.au Worship Services: Saturday 4:00pm KFC (Kids for Christ-during school term) 5:30pm Shared Tea 6:15pm ALL ages Sunday 10:00am (with crèche facilities) 2:00pm at Andamooka Healing Service: 6pm on the 2nd Sunday in the month Midweek Meetings: Tuesday 6am Prayer 10am Open Church - coffee, chat & sharing of crafts Wednesday 7pm Home Group Thursday 9:30am Know your Bible Study Group Saturday 5pm Youth (12-15 years old) For details on any of the events phone 8671 0270

Tune in on Thursdays between 4 and 5 pm

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday and Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIES Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated) Meet at Roxby Downs Library during school terms Only ANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years.

Phone: 8672 7018 Meet at Andamooka Community Library PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Tuesday and Wednesday 9am - 10:30am Call School: 8671 3207 PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten 9:30am - 11:00am Friday. Contact Kylie 8671 2447 ANDAMOOKA PLAYGROUP 9:00am - 10:00am Tuesday ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING 9:30am - 11:00am Thursday Meet at the Dunes Café RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB 8:00am Sunday Social bike riding group. Meet at Stuart Road roundabout ROXBY DOWNS CHILDCARE 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Phone: 8671 0911 ANDAMOOKA CHILDCARE 7:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday ROXBY EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY GROUP 3 yr old program Mon and Thurs 8.45am -12.15pm 4 yr old program Tue 8.45am – 11.45am Contact Gail 0439 683 609 RDRCCC •Races every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Red Dunes Raceway. Support and sponsors needed for track improvements.

For more information please call the Club President, Trent Burton on 0417 235 779 or see our website: www.rdrccc.info CINEMA AUGUSTA (Pt Augusta) Current Movies: Gnomeo & Juliet 3D, The Kings Speech, No Strings Attached, True Grit, Black Swan, Big Momma Like Father Like Son. Contact 8648 9999 COOBER PEDY OPAL FESTIVAL Easter Saturday, April 23 2011, for an action packed weekend of entertainment, live music and celebration.

OZ Minerals Oval 1:00pm -10:00pm. Adults $5.00 Children $2.50. For info call Yanni Athanasiadis (08) 8672 5288.

2011 SODEXO BILLY CART BASH Sunday March 27, race starts at 8:30am. For more information, contact Karl Scothern on 0408 754 745.

MARREE BRONCO BRANDING NATIONALS Sunday June 12 and Monday June 13, with the Marree Picnic Races the day before on Saturday June 11.

For more info call David Bell on 8675 8203.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Community members are welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Community Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 ROTARY CLUB - ROXBY DISTRICT 1st and 3rd Monday of the month For more information contact Sandy Sumsion ph: 0400 366 619 ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Phone: 0427 072 710 OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP Phone: 8671 2892 SPORTS & REC FORUM MEETING To be held at the Dunes Cafe on March 1 at 7:00pm.

For info call Kaye Doyle 0419 935 316

HAVE YOUR SAY . . .

After viewing the school yard bullying of young lad ‘Casey’ at Chifley College, at what extent should kids retaliate to stick up for themselves?

“I think it’s unfair for kids to repeatedly get bullied and they should be able to stick up for themselves.

Where were the teachers?”

Sam Sunners

“I don’t think retaliation with violence is the right thing. Two wrongs don’t make a right.

Walking away is being the bigger person although it may not solve the issue.”

Tash McEvoy

“I’d like to think my son would stick up for himself but not resort to violence. There is a positive and negative effect to using mobile phones in schools” Regina Qualmann and son Samuel

“Yes, why not.

They should protect themselves but also report it and stop the problem. I wouldn’t stand and repeatedly be hit.”

Dave Kovak (With Jack and Sam)

“Hell yeah, I think they should be able to stick up for themselves.”

Jess Wells

Baby Boomer Kaye Doyle An hour with K with an e “I’m a typical baby boomer who is struggling with growing up!

The music at times will reflect that however I will try and play something a little out of the ordinary.

I also hope to have a few visitors over the hour. A regular visitor though will be from our Ops Manager of the Leisure Centre letting us know the latest and a few healthy tips too!

I enjoy my hour and hope you do too!”

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POSITIONS VACANT

Immunisations at Roxby Downs Health Services

Position Vacant Storeperson

Storeperson required for an immediate start.

Immunisation for children and adults can now be done at Roxby Downs Health Services by our Community Health Nurse Jazzy.

Casual role, 20-30 hours per week

Immunisations that are part of the National Immunisation Program are provided free of charge.

Experience preferred and must have driver’s license.

Please drop resumes in to: Bianco Construction Supplies 5 Frome Street Roxby Downs between 7am and 5pm.

Following is the dates available please book appointments at the Hospital’s main reception or call 8671 9020.

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For Enquires about your Child’s Immunisation Status please call 8671 9020.

Sodexo Remote Sites is a recognized leader in the provision of high quality food and total management services to the mining, construction and oil/gas industry throughout Australia.

Come along to the RDAS Primary Swimming Carnival on Friday 25th March at the Leisure Centre pool!

Electrician/Carpenter/Plumber/Trades Assistant

The Andamooka Football Club is seeking expressions of interest for a head trainer and other football support staff for the 2011 season.

If you are interested, please direct all enquiries to: Ian Tuohy, President of Andamooka Football Club PO Box 65 Roxby Downs 5725 Phone 0408 925 854 PUBLIC NOTICES

All positions work 2 weeks on / 1 week off, full time Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications/ licences and have proven experience in a similar role

Human Resources Administrator Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day, full time Responsible for providing administrative support to the HR function of Olympic Dam Project, successful applicant must have exceptional organisation and communication skills, and experience in a similar role

Watch Year 3-6’s in Gairdner, Torrens, Eyre and Frome battle it out to win the shield!

Casual Service Attendants

Parents and Friends all welcome!

Hope to see you there!

Positions of domestics, kitchen hand, dining room attendant, bar and utilities. Must have the ability to work 12 hour days over a 7 day period Sodexo is currently accepting applications from motivated, customer service focused individuals seeking employment at Olympic Dam Project. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to take on any of these dynamic, fast paced roles please submit your resume to rebecca.jansen@sodexo.com

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Notice of Road Closure Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961 NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 11 March 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 5.00am to 8.00pm on Sunday 27 March 2011.

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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: Rule 234: Rule 238:

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Taita develops junior football league

By Millie Thomas

that we don’t get this opportunity very often. is the start of something big I think.” fair bit he can put into it.

Taita finished by saying that community and Kids are only young once and only have one “We’re going to have about 30 kids ranging local business support has been instrumenof these opportunities, so we’re going for it. from about 13 up to 16. 16 year olds will tal in the development of junior football in “Hopefully they’ll get a big buzz out of it.” learn a little bit, but it’s the young 13 year Roxby. “Our sponsors are important; SCF olds that will probably get the most out of it.” The combined game held at City Mazda Stadium will be a great chance to expose the group, Cavpower have come onboard, and One of the huge perks of being part of this Roxby Downs talent to the rest of the world. obviously Sodexo. There has been a lot of team will include playing a match at City The Monitor spoke with league president support from local companies and hopefully Mazda Stadium, organised by West Adelaide, “West Adelaide is going to go there, as well Matthew ‘Taita’ Daddow about the upcoming on the same weekend as the famed Miner’s it can all be repaid in some way.” as other AFL coaches looking at our kids changes and his first year as president. because Cup, plus playing half time at AAMI Sta“I just sort of took small steps last year, it was dium. of Jack a bit of a learning curve,” said Taita.

Hombsch, “On the 30th of April, we’re taking 18 “We’ve changed a few things this year with under 13 lads down to play at half time at so they’ve the two extra teams in the under 16s and got real AAMI Stadium before the Crows vs. Saints hopefully we can keep improving over the and while the u13s are playing we’re going to oppornext few years and take it from where the tunity to have two grid games at both ends for Ausprevious presidents had left it.” make an kick,” said Taita.

Taita explained that in past seasons, the two example of “They’re expecting around 50 ,000 people teams were always overfull, meaning some there; we’ve got a lot of work to do to get this themplayers were left behind at times. “Last year selves. happening. in the under 16s we had up to 8 players on “This tal“It was easy to walk away from and say, no, the bench at a time, so kids were sitting on Flames 34 points we can’t do it, but as a committee we decided ent squad Phoenix 28 points the bench all the time and missed half the Bulls 28 points defeated defeated Bulls 31 points defeated Slamdunks game if they’re going to get a full game, Pistons 27 points Grand final Magic 27 points they’re more likely to hang around.” he V Flames at 1pm Grand final Lakers V Grand fi nal Magic V said. “We’re expecting about 80 - 90 regisBulls at 11.30am Phoenix at 10.30am tered under 16s from our numbers last year.

“Also, some kids from Marree and Leigh Creek have shown interest and want to travel up each weekend, so we hope to gain around ten players just from those areas.

“Considering that we should field four pretty Cavaliers 53 points strong teams.”

Hornets 52 points Panthers 51 points defeated Lightning defeated Bullets defeated Bullets 50 points The two new teams - the Suns and the Giants 38 points 48 points will take on each respective team’s colours.

Grand fi nal Pistons V Grand final Thunder The Giants adopted their name from the new Grand final Eagles Panthers at 3pm V Cavaliers at 2pm AFL team, Greater Western Sydney Giants V Hornets at 4pm and commemorated local drafted boy Jack Court 2 The grand final is on April 2nd 2011 Hombsch’s achievements.

On top of the two new teams, Taita and the The under 14 girls will play at 1pm on Court 1 The under 10 boys and girls will have a round robin from 9am to 10 and followed by committee have organised for Daniel Rogers, The under 15 boys at 2pm on Court 1 presentations for the under 10s on Court 2 League Mail Medallist and former state footThe under 17 girls at 3pm on Court 1 The under 12 girls will play at 10.30am on Court ball player, to coach a development squad, 1 The under 18 boys/girls at 4pm on Court 1 broadening the player’s knowledge and followed by presentations for the under 14s The under 12 boys at 11.30am on Court 1 under 15s under 17 and under 18s on Court 2 experience of the game, and exposing them followed by presentations for the under 12s on to higher opportunities within football.

“West Adelaide has a group called Junior Talent Squad, and we decided that because of Jack Hombsch, it shows that we are able to make it to the AFL from a country town like Roxby Downs and if we can get these kids at a young age and teach them enough to lead them up to combined games into Adelaide, they’ve got a chance.

“Daniel’s name was thrown around - he was mail medallist and he’s had South AustralJye McCarthy at Junior ian football experience. We’re excited with Football Registration having Daniel on board, we’ve looked around Day last week. hard and we thought Daniel’s probably got a

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he Roxby Downs Junior Football League has undergone some major changes with the introduction of two more teams to the under 16 competition, but that’s not where it stops.

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Cricketer of the year honoured

By Millie Thomas

The cricket grand final will this weekend see Olympic Dam and Roxby Rogues battle it out in a tough competition. The rain last weekend washed out the cricket pitch, cancelling the semi final between the exponentially improving Woomera and Roxby Rogues, sending the Rogues straight to the grand final due to the season’s points scheme.

However on Friday night, the Wanderers celebrated still, with one of their own, Adam Willis, taking out the Runner up batting average, runner up bowling average, 2020 player of the year and cricketer of the year awards.

Adam moved into the region three years ago from Booborowie in the mid North of the state to manage Arcoona Station with his family. Having played with one of the greatest cricketers in Australia, Adam said he was still impressed with the high level of cricket played in Roxby. “I’ve been playing cricket all of my life really,” said Adam. “I played cricket in Adelaide for five years, and played three years state country cricket with the South Australian Outbacks.

“Its actually an honour,” said Adam. Especially, because the first couple of years I was up here we didn’t win a game, and this year, we’ve sort of got together and did well.

“We got in the finals this year,

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which is good for Woomera itself, because we didn’t win any games for so long and now we sort of are starting to get somewhere.

“It’s definitely an honour to win cricketer of the year, because there are definitely some great players here.

“I was definitely quite surprised when I moved up, because I had come from such a strong competition back home, I moved up and sort of though it would be pretty ordinary, but its actually a pretty good competition.”

When Adam was 17, he was presented with the chance to play with Australian cricketing legend, Darren Lehmann. It is this experience that he says was one of the highlights of his cricketing career. “Playing cricket with Darren Lehmann, playing A grade district cricket with him was definitely a highlight!” he said. “I was only 17 at the time, and I walked into the change rooms and he sort of just came straight up to me and said ‘Adam Willis?’, and I said ‘yeah’, he said ‘Darren Lehmann!’ After the game we had a few beers, it was great, he is brilliant.

“Up here, my highlight would probably be making 100 runs at the 20/20, but also hopefully going a bit further this weekend.”

Cricket Patron Jason Schell said that Adam’s approach to the game has been outstanding. “Congratulations to Adam being cricketer of the year,” he said. “I think he has supported the association well, including representing the country carnival in Adelaide, and also woomera, that’s been a fantastic effort.

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Triathlon attracts some top athletes

By Millie Thomas

Sunday, March 20 saw the return of the Roxby Downs Triathlon and once again, the well organised event went off without a hitch.

cidents which was good, we made sure everyone’s safety was looked after.”

While Scott couldn’t name a stand out participant on the day, he did say that the Open male division attracted some serious competition.

“There were a couple of people that I didn’t expect to be up here,” he said. “In the Open Men’s we actually had a very good race between two top level triathletes, which we haven’t had previously,” “It was exciting to see something like that in Roxby Downs; to see a local guy and a traveller who competed at a high level racing against each other, and it was a good contest. They were a few minutes ahead of the rest of the field.”

Scott acknowledged the high level of volunteer contribution and the generosity of the sponsors, which included BHP Billiton, Blackwoods, GHD and Cowell Electric.

And the winners were . . .

The previous and continuous threat of rain may have washed out the cricket semi finals, but it provided for pleasant conditions for all entrants in the triathlon.

Jayden Thomas, who previously spoke with The Monitor about his aspirations for the event was successful in the Junior team division, taking out first place with team mates Darcy Gotch and Gemma Thomas. “We won the junior team, but we were the only ones competing!” said an exThe bike ride was a cited Darcy. gruelling part of this “I was swimming in a three year’s triathlon, but person lane when it was only Etienne van Niekerk supposed to be two people!” does it with ease. she said.

Jayden, who completed the 10km cycling section of the races said it was a bit tougher than he had anticipated. “The cycling bit was a bit hard because we had to go up and down hills,” he said. “All the way there (halfway) was uphill, but all the way back was downhill, which was good!”

The team completed the event in 50 minutes and 36 seconds – not bad for 2.5 kilometres of running (completed

by Gemma), 200m metres of swimming (Darcy) and 10 long kilometres of cycling.

“We want to win some more, so eventually we’ll have three trophies to sit in our house!” said an excited Gemma.

“I would do it again, and I would get my dad’s racing bike, to make it easier!” said Jayden. All team mates agreed that they would have to do a bit more training before they enter the event next year.

Scott Humphries, event organiser and committee chairman was pleased with the turn out and success of the event.

“It was good, it was organisational, it went very well, the number of competitors was about what we had hoped for based on previous years – we had 45 registrations so including teams, probably about 55 participants,” he said.

Margriet van Niekerk in the running section of the Triathlon “There were no serious in-

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drove solidly in the hope of forcing a dead end, missing by millimetres and giving Weir his third Roxby Downs Bowling Club singles title by four shots.

The ďŹ nal was a great display of ďŹ ne draw bowling by both men, who only reverted to drives three times in the 21 ends played.

The ďŹ nal deserved a much bigger gallery for such a high quality and tense ďŹ nal.

The Men’s Pairs Championship will see Weir and Hutchinson play o on opposite sides. Tony Weir and Tony Jordan take on Rob Hutchinson and Simon James who won the title in 2009/2010 and who are hoping to back up again next week.

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Tony Weir (left) and Rob Hutchinson have played off in the singles final for the past three years.

fter two games of nine ends defending singles cham- shot bowl away from the kitty and then drew another with pion Tony Weir won his third consecutive title in a his last shot. tie break.

Hutchinson had everything riding on his last bowl and

In the absorbing men’s singles ďŹ nal played last Thursday night, Weir won against arch rival Rob Hutchinson, also a former club singles champion on two occasions.

The lead seesawed throughout the two nine end games with both players winning one set each necessitating a tie break of three ends.

Hutchinson won the ďŹ rst end of the tie break holding a slender one shot lead going into the penultimate end.

With some excellent draw bowling Weir threw down the gauntlet after struggling in the second set of nine ends, and had Hutchinson reeling with three shots up going into the last end and holding a valuable two shot advantage.

In a close struggle on the last, Weir knocked Hutchinson’s

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n an earlier played ďŹ nal, two of the club’s leading female players contested the Ladies’ Singles Championship.

In a reversal of last year’s ďŹ nal, Anne Grey defeated Sue Bennett in another tense tie break to decide the winner.

Grey won by just one shot at the end of their tie break to claim the title back from Bennett who won comfortably the year before.

On their way to the ďŹ nal Bennett defeated Denise Fitzgerald and Grey won her way to the ďŹ nal by defeating Fiona Pillar in the semis.

Both singles title holders played in the regional Champion of Champion singles at Port Augusta on the weekend.

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