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By Celeste Lustosa

arrie and Stephen Jacobs star ted their family in Roxby Downs, had their three children and were planning on expanding and doing renovations in their house, so it would be a great place for their kids to live and play.

These are plans that most families can relate to, but five months ago Stephen passed away and Carrie was left with the pain, the kids and lots of unfinished little renovations in the house.

“When Steve passed away it felt like all these plans were going down the drain,” she said.

But that was when Stephen’s cousin,

Geoffrey and his wife Anne Potter took a step forward and decided they could help.

“One day we were at their house after Stephen passed away and my husband noticed a couple of things regarding the renovations in the house that weren’t done and we decided to help.

“We approached people from our community to get more help and everyone was fantastic and really willing to do something in order to help Stephen’s family,” said Anne.

People from the community, such as Stephen’s work mates, had the house painted, Subway provided lunch for the workers and Rotarians cooked a nice barbecue last Friday. It was an emotional, happy day for all involved.

Carrie was taken by surprise as the community rallied to help her and her three children and with watery eyes

she told The Monitor how much it all meant to her.

“I didn’t know all they were doing until Anne asked me to leave the house open so people could work on it. It was a beautiful surprise.

“I wish Stephen was here to see what everyone is doing to help me and the kids. These are people who are giving up time with their own families in order to help us and I really appreciate it.”

Stephen lived 14 years in Roxby Downs and last weekend Carrie witnessed a demonstration of how much he meant to the ones he knew.

“Stephen meant something to people and that makes me really happy and amazed that even after months this community still thinks and cares for us.

“I don’t think he realised how much people liked him.”

According to Carrie this all reflects the spirit of Roxby Downs and how caring this community is.

“What people are doing for my family is huge. They are giving me time with my kids because if I had to do it myself not only would it take years, but also I would have to give up my free time to work on the house. They are allowing me to use my free time just to be a mum.”

Carrie also said the painting in their house gave her and her kids a little bit of light and she didn’t have enough words to express her gratitude.

“Thank you to everyone involved. It meant a lot to us.”

All this was made possible by the support from Subway, Woolworths, Thirsty Camel Bottleshop, Rotary, BHP Billiton and Neil Watson from Port Augusta.

NEWS

Traffic infringements issued This week a number of traffic infringement notices were issued to road users who exceeded the speed limit and three fines were also issued to persons for not wearing their seatbelts. Road users are reminded of the five causes of fatal road crashes: Speeding, No seatbelt fitted, Inattention, Fatigue and Drink/Drug Driving.

Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility and Police ask that road users heed road safety warnings and always obey traffic rules.

On Wednesday, October 21, police received a report that a vehicle had collided with a street sign on Pioneer Drive. Further investigations led to the arrest of a 40 year old male from ROXBY DOWNS who was charged with Due Care, DUI and driving an Unregistered and Uninsured motor vehicle. The vehicle involved was clamped for a period of seven days.

On Thursday, October 22 police were called to the Roxby Downs Tavern where a group of persons were alleged to be fighting, however, these persons left the area prior to police arrival.

On Sunday, October 25, police received

a report that a motor cycle had been stolen from the front yard of a local address.

Information received led to the arrest of a 25 year old male from Roxby Downs for Illegal Use. The motorcycle was returned to the owner.

Police are continuing to attend numerous noisy parties within town; this is unfortunately a continuing problem within Roxby Downs. These residents have been issued with Environmental Protection Orders and some have also been fined, Police ask the public to try and be mindful of everyone’s right to peace and quite and enjoyment of their premises and when they are going to have a gathering to be mindful of their neighbours.

Police are keeping records of the residences they are having to attend regularly and are now considering issuing expiation notices to these premises instantly based on the number of times having to attend. This may also lead to permanent Orders being placed on these premises and persons, there is already one premises in ROXBY DOWNS with a permanent Order.

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Family Focus with Tom Beever

Time to say goodbye

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o be approached in regards to a job offer is always nice. And like most of us, I have had a few offers in my time of living in Roxby Downs.

But an interstate position has been offered to me which my family and I have decided was too good to turn down. So after close enough to eight years of living and working in Roxby Downs, its time for my family and I to say goodbye.

I have loved my time here. But I have particularly enjoyed the past four years because I believe I can make a difference in the lives of people who are in need of help or assistance, and the Family and Youth Officer position has certainly enabled me to do that.

Helping people is something most of us like to do. But for me, to be able to help and assist so many residents of all ages across our region has been an honour and a privilege.

Having said that, since my work was mostly crisis centred. There is no way I could have achieved any kind of successful outcome in my work if I didn’t have trusted local professionals to talk to or to work in conjunction with. Such help, friendship and expertise have been invaluable.

Friendship is very important to all of us and I am blessed to have been able to form many wonderful friendships over the past eight years. So many of those friendships, I’m pleased to say, will be lifelong friendships.

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I will of course be glad to see the back of some people that I don’t have any regard for. But I admire and look up to so many of you and it has been a wonderful experience for me to know you or work with you.

Be assured I will take countless wonderful memories with me when I leave. I know I will definitely miss the weather, the eagles, the red sand dunes and the spirituality of the great South Australian outback. But I will especially miss so many of you.

I have worked with fabulous people at the council and The Monitor and I will indeed miss each and every one of them. I do express my disappointment however, that I was the only Collingwood supporter amongst them.

I have received many beautiful drawings, letters and cards of thanks from clients of all ages over the years and I even have a drawing of a magpie that a little girl drew for me. I now call these items, ‘Tom’s treasured memories of the outback.’

I thank my family for their love and total support.

I have been on after hour emergency call outs for our whole eight years and I know that has often come at a cost to my family.

I love my family, and my input and service to the community was only made possible because of their love, support and understanding.

I have been moved and humbled by the many kind things said by so many of you in regards to my work, contribution to our region and my departure, and I thank you and will cherish what has been said.

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NEWS Liberal policy on mining royalties . . .

Local candidate says it will be a winner

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egional infrastructure in the state would gain a $36 million annual boost from mining royalties under a Liberal Party policy announced last week.

Opposition leader Isobel Redmond said the party, if elected, would redirect 25 per cent of mining royalties from general revenue into the existing Regional Development Infrastructure Fund.

Based on this year’s budgeted $143.8 million in royalties, the fund would gain an additional $35.95 million.

According to Ms Redmond the fund last year paid out $2.5 million for regional projects.

Opposition leader Isobel Redmond said the policy directly would target the need for regional growth.

Roxby Downs based Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Giles at the up coming election says this will be a winner for the Far North.

Chad Oldfield told The Monitor, “For any electorate, including the Giles electorate it is a great opportunity.”

He said for every dollar spent by the Government there is a roll on effect of $150 in the

community. power will still be available.

“Whatever Giles can get its Mr. Oldfield said this gives hand on, either for Andamooka, places like Hawker and Kimba Roxby, Whyalla, Kimba, all the opportunity to put in for these towns could get governtheir desalination plants they ment grants to fund projects.” need so badly.

Mr. Oldfield said there should Ms Redmond said the cenbe no fear that the mining royaltralisation of government ties for regions would only be jobs in the city was “sucking spent in larger regional towns $165 million directly out of like, Whyalla, Pt. Augusta, regional SA” and this policy Murray Bridge, Berri and Mt. would target the need for reGambier. gional growth.

He explained “How it will “It doesn’t really alter the work - it is going to be driven by fact that if you have a governthe smaller community groups. ment taking jobs back into the For instance in the Far North city, it not only means that any proposals will be taken to job, it also means someone the Far North Regional Board working in the local hospital and Councils who will then deand their two kids at the local cide to back it and put in for a school,” she said. share in the funds available. So “We actually rely on our reLiberal candidate for it will be what the community gions for a lot of the developGiles Chad Oldfield groups want and put in a proment and a lot of the income posal for.” for this state, whether it be agriculture or soHe said it will not cut funds from other areas called mining boom, which to this day of course of the budget and money for roads, water and has really been only a mining exploration boom,

but we fully expect there will be a mining boom in due course,” she said.

The Western Australian election was decided

by WA Nationals when leader Brendon Grylls supported a new Liberal government after they adopted his “royalties for regions” program - 25 per cent of mining royalties for regional infrastructure.

The banner “royalties for regions” also has been used to bring together SA independents and Nationals in a bid to strengthen their rural appeal - a move greeted with some concern by Liberal Party strategists.

Ms Redmond, denied her policy was neither rural pork-barrelling nor an attempt to defuse a rural resurgence by independents.

The Treasurer, Kevin Foley says he does not know how the Opposition would afford to increase the proportion of mining royalties that goes to regional development.

“I would argue as Treasurer that a large proportion of our money is currently spent on regional infrastructure already, and if Isobel’s proposal is to take money from the city, well then she has to identify where those cuts will be coming from,” he said.

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By Zak Zeptner

oxby ’s rising star Hope Robertson spent last week learning the ropes of a life in the theatre thanks to Bell Shakespeare and Austar’s Stage For Life.

The 17-year-old budding actress jetted off to Sydney on October 18 where she witnessed, among other things, the behind the scenes work involved in creating a Shakespeare production.

Hope and fellow Stage For Life winner, Aiden Brennan, spent a great deal of time within the Sydney Opera House where the production The Taming of the Shrew was held, an experience Hope says was great.

“It was huge (the opera house), beautiful though,” Hope told The Monitor.

“It was like a 20 minute walk to get there where we had to go this way and that way and we had to do it like everyday which was annoying.”

The opportunities that lay beyond the doors of the Opera House were well worth the walk, however.

The two were taken backstage to the Playhouse Theatre where they were introduced to the technical staff and shown the effort it takes to prepare the production.

“We mostly just watched what they did,” said Hope. Waiting, however, was enough as she gained valuable experience in all areas of the theatre.

One aspect of her trip that really captured Hope’s interest was an acting workshop in which she was able to participate.

“It was really fun just being able to learn the process of what the actors do to warm up and we broke down a scene from Macbeth which was fantastic, just being able to get an insight into what it actually means.”

Hope also attended NIDA, The National Institute of Dramatic Acts, an experience which was enjoyable, however not what she expected.

“All the sets were being taken out and the third years were graduating the day after and everything was really winding down so there wasn’t really anything going on.

“It wasn’t boring but we didn’t get to see it in its prime which was a little bit sad.”

What was exciting, however, was a visit to the Foxtel Studio where Hope and Aiden were placed in front of the camera to present the weather report.

“It was crazy because everything was so confusing and backwards but it was fun.

“They set us up in front of the camera with no script or anything and we just had to improvise straight off the bat and when we went back to look at it I looked professional which was good.”

This experience has given Hope a great insight into the industry and will no doubt be a kick start to her career in the performing arts.

And for those with an interest in the arts, Hope highly recommends the Stage For Life program.

“It was a great experience. I recommend it for anyone who wants to get into that industry, not just acting but for like sound and lighting. There are so many jobs that people don’t take into consideration.”

LEFT: Hope Robertson enjoyed her life changing experience in Sydney.

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Some contractors to the Olympic Dam mine have lost work in the last week leaving many in the town unsure about their futures.

BHP Billiton was asked to verify if there had been any job cuts at the site and who was affected, but at the time of going to press no reply had been received.

It is understood the rumoured job losses are a direct result of the accident that happened in the Clark shaft on October 6 when the automatic conveyer loaded with ore fell a reported 700 metres, damaging the skip and the shaft.

BHP Billiton last week announced that production at the mine would be cut back to just 25 percent at least until the March quarter of 2010.

The company has declared the incident a “force majeure” - an incident out of its control, which means it is not liable for any contractual defaults resulting from the accident. Some industry sources say the smelter can not be maintained at the reduced production level and this appears to be the case following the retrenchments last week.

As a result the company is said to have sent force majeure notices to some customers, a move that frees it from liability if it can’t meet a contract due to events beyond its control.

At this time all BHP Billiton employees have retained their positions at the mine.

Olympic Dam is the world’s fourth-largest copper deposit, the largest known uranium deposit and the fifthlargest gold deposit, and last year produced 194,000 tonnes of copper and 4,000 tonnes of uranium in the year ended June 30, 2009.

Reports last week claimed BHP Billiton faces revenue losses of more than $US330 million ($360 million) after estimating it will take more than three months to resume full production at the mine.

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NEWS

Leaders visit Parliament House

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articipants in the SA Regional Community Leadership Program visited State Parliament on Thursday, October 15 as part of their experiential learning process to hear about the history of our parliamentary system and how it operates and to hear from and speak to members of government and the opposition.

Sneath (President of Legislative Council), Hon Jack Snelling (Speaker of the House), David Hitchcock (Local Govt Assoc), Hon Graham Gunn (Member for Stuart) and Geoff Brock (Member for Frome). Participants also took a tour through Parliament House with Penny Cavanagh (Education Officer at Parliament House) and visited question time.

The participants prepared several questions for each of the speakers to make the most out of their time with our state leaders.

Speakers included Lyn Breuer, Minister “It was a great day to be able to speak to our O’Brien, Minister Caica, Prof Dean Jaensch, politicians in an informal setting and also to Isobel Redmond (opposition leader), Hon Bob hear about their life journeys and how they

got where they are now. These down to earth conversations allow our participants to realise they can achieve what ever they believe in and want ” Program Manager Jo McGrath said.

Earlier in the year the SA Regional Community Leadership Program received notification that it was successful in getting its first taste of State Government Funding through Dept of Trade and Economic Development.

Minister for Regional Development Hon Paul Caica took the opportunity while at Parliament House to hand over the $10,000 cheque and is pictured with Program Manager Jo McGrath and Roxby Downs participants – Michelle

Hales and Peta Giles.

With only one more program day left of the 2009 program before graduation in December the participants have enjoyed a whole spectrum of 18 topics on 13 program days and 80 speakers over the last 10 months.

Applications for the 2010 program close on October 30 with interviews and selection taking place in November. The 2010 program is scheduled to begin on February 6th and 7th.

Contact Program Manager Jo McGrath on (08) 8645 5999 or admin@sarclp.org.au and visit the website at www.sarclp.org.au.

‘All Soul’s Day’ celebration in Andamooka’s cemetery

By Celeste Lustosa

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veryone in our region is invited to honour their loved ones who passed away in Andamooka’s cemetery on Sunday 1st November, as All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day will be celebrated.

Josef Sach is organising the special gathering and says it’s for everyone to come along to.

“All Saints’ Day is on the first of November. It is held not only to remember Saints, but also to remember all those that have died and All Souls’ Day is on the second of November. We will be celebrating this on

Sunday 1st November by remembering all those that have past.

“We invite everyone to come along, light a candle and make it a special day to remember their loved ones that passed away,” he said.

Josef and his wife have been lighting candles to celebrate All Soul’s Day in Andamooka’s cemetery for over four years and he believes that it is a good way to reminisce the lives of past family and friends.

“Last year my wife and I brought a candle to each grave at Andamooka’s cemetery and it looked so beautiful. It was special. So now we think it would be great if more people joined us.”

Josef Sach invites everyone to honour their passed ones at Andamooka’s Cemetery.

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$1 Million available In Landcare Grants Roxby Downs groups encouraged to apply

Landcare Australia today opened applications for $1 million worth of grants under the Woolworths Sustainable Farming Program, thanks to Woolworths and customers who shopped on “Backing our Farmers Day”. The program funds projects trialling new ideas and techniques for sustainable agriculture in Australia.

Dr Shane Norrish, Partnerships and Projects Director with Landcare Australia, said he hoped that the funding would deliver some innovation and tactical applications for Australian farmers.

“With many farmers looking at another dry spring, the opportunity to trial and explore new farming systems has never been more important.

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issues such as climate change adaptation, crop or animal production, water or nutrient use efficiency, management of waste or salinity.

“The Woolworths Sustainable Farming Grants are an ideal way of fast tracking some of the ideas that farmers and other regional organisations have been considering and I hope to see some good projects get off the ground,” Dr Norrish said.

Woolworths Roxby Downs regional manager Matthew Waters encourages individuals and groups to consider applying for funding for appropriate sustainable agricultural projects.

“Customers in the North and West region really supported farmers when they shopped on Backing our Farmers’ Day and we would really like to see a sustainable agricul-

ture project funded in the area,” said Mr Waters.

The Woolworths Sustainable Farming Grants Program is a collaboration with Landcare groups. Over the past three years, the Backing our Farmers campaign has contributed over $5 million to sustainable agriculture projects with projects in South Australia including improving the productivity of magnesia prone soil on the Central Eyre Peninsula, stage two of a date palm demonstration site at Loxton and the Glensea revegetation project near Cowell.

Applications are now open and available from www.landcareaustralia.com.au. Guidelines for applicants are available online with applications closing on 9 November. Successful candidates will be notified by December 18.

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Young couple endorses stem cell collection Umbilical cord blood is the blood left in the placenta and umbilical cord after the cord has been clamped and cut. This blood (which is from the baby) would normally be discarded with the placenta, and collecting it after the cord has been cut has no effect on the mother or baby.

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oung Roxby couples have the opportunity to learn more about umbilical blood cord harvesting when the State Manager of Australian Stem Cell Healthcare, Kathy Elliott visits next week.

Sessions for Roxby will be held at the following locations: 9.30 – 11.30am Thursday November 5, Dunes Café. Richardson Place Roxby Downs: 1.00 – 2.30pm Thursday November 5, Roxby Downs Health Services- Seminar Room.

Sessions are free of charge and open to the community.

“We cannot underestimate the enormous advances that have taken place in the field of stem cell research.”

Mrs. Elliott said, “This is a great opportunity for young couples and families to gain a better understanding of why couples choose to collect their baby’s cord blood at birth. A session designed to provide Australian families with up to date information covering all aspects of cord blood banking not to be missed!”

One young couple Lincoln and Rebecca Evans didn’t hesitate to collect the umbilical blood of their son Macrae almost 12 months ago after reading the long term benefits.

Rebecca said in an exclusive interview with The Monitor, “I didn’t think anything would be a better gift other than being able to help him if he needed it medically in any way.”

The young mother said after reading the pack she got about stem cell collection she made the decision almost immediately.

“I was basically waiting on opinions from fam-

ily and friends before I finally made my mind up.”

Rebecca said she and Lincoln, who works in the mining industry, discussed the option and because it took them a while to get pregnant they thought it was a good idea for them.

“With all the (medical) research they are doing, it gives me a lot of peace of mind. Any problems he faces he’s going to be meeting them head-on.”

Rebecca maintains they have made the right decision and cost was not a factor in their consideration.

With various chronic health problems on both sides of their family having the stem cell blood stored gives them a lot of confidence about the health of their son and also their older daughter, now six.

“We’ve got random health issues in our families which were sort of worrying and a little all over the shop in our health history. It is comforting to know that this blood stem cell can be used for other members of the family if they are a close enough match.”

Asked if she would recommend blood stem cell harvesting at birth, Rebecca was categorical.

“Most definitely. I’ve told everyone, I’ve been screaming it loud.”

She said it’s not just kept in storage for 18 years. “You’ve got the option then of continuing storage, it doesn’t just end there.

“A lot of illnesses come on as adults,” she said.

Oriental Dance RESEARCH INTO MANY CURES USING STEM CELLS for Roxby women Like the blood of adults, cord blood contains many different types of cells, such as red blood cells (which carry oxygen), cells involved in the immune system (for fighting infection) and so on.

Unlike the blood of adults, however, cord blood contains a significant number of stem cells – around 1% of the white blood cells (compared to 0.001% of blood cells in adults). These stem cells are, for the most part, cells that normally reside in the bone marrow and are responsible for making the other

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types of blood cells. And the stem cells in cord blood are particularly “potent” compared to similar cells in the adult, such that a single cord blood collection contains enough stem cells to replace the bone marrow in a child or small adult bone marrow transplantation).

Because cord blood can be used to treat, for example, children with leukaemia, a number of public cord blood banks have been established around the world, to which parents can donate their child’s cord blood for storage and later use by sick children around the world. More than 6000 such transplants have already been performed.

But leukaemia treatment is only a part of the story of cord blood: - Cord blood also contains a population of stem cells with greater potential, called unrestricted stem cells. Researchers around the world are hopeful that these cells may be used to treat a wide range of diseases. For example, a research group at the Murdoch Research Institute in Melbourne are exploring ways of using these cells to make lung cells for the treatment of siblings with cystic fibrosis. Australian Stem Cell Healthcare is supporting this work by providing free collections of cord blood to families who have

children with cystic fibrosis.

- It is increasingly evident that cord blood stem cells have the potential to treat a range of neurological disorders. Preliminary reports have been published using cord blood to treat spinal cord injury, and Duke University in the US is currently conducting a trial of cord blood for the treatment of cerebral palsy and hypoxic brain injury.

- In animal studies, cord blood has proven to be an effective treatment for diabetes, and researchers at the University of Florida have reported good results in the first clinical trial in humans.

By Celeste Lustosa

ontrary to what many Westerners believe, Oriental dance (the correct name for belly dancing) did not originate as a dance of seduction done by concubines to titillate the Sultan.

For centuries, the role of Oriental dance in Middle Eastern society has been that of a folk dance that people would do at festive occasions such as weddings, the birth of a child, community festivals, and other events that bring people together to party. It was a dance that men, women, and children did for fun, not a “performance” done to entertain an audience.

Now Roxby women can have Belly Dance Classes in town. Galiya Safina-Buscumb is bringing it to town and says women any age are welcome to join and enjoy the classes.

“Because the classes are only for women they don’t have to be shy or uncomfortable. They can just leave all their problems at home and have that moment for themselves,” Galiya says.

What makes belly dancing unique from other fitness exercises is that it is a cultural experience that adds a whole other dimension to your health experience. Not only will you learn a different Middle Eastern dance, but you’ll most likely want to purchase a belly dancing outfit!

“For the classes the women have to be wearing a top and the idea is to have a special belt that shakes when you move. If the students don’t have it, I can supply for the classes.”

As for the exercise itself, you will receive a great workout.

“These classes are a fun way to keep healthy and fit. You work out while having fun,” Galiya guarantees.

Classes are every Monday and Thursday from 8pm to 8.45pm, at the Leisure Centre facility.

A casual lesson costs $15, but the more classes you pay for in advance, the better the prices get. For eight lessons you pay only $10 each.

For more information contact Galiya on 0437 323736.

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A great production for our community

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By Celeste Lustosa

alda Inglis School of Dance and Outback Dance and Drama present a night of dance with choreography by Valda Inglis and Kassy Capurso.

‘Rainbow Magic’ will be presented on Saturday, November 7 in the Auditorium of Roxby Downs Leisure Centre and it is certainly an event not to be missed as over 100 children and young teenagers have been in rehearsals for more than 24 weeks in preparation for a great performance.

“I have always liked the idea of local small businesses working together in our community and this shows that we are a united community,” said Kirstie Goldfinch from Outback Dance and Drama.

According to the business owners sharing the cost and the tasks that the production involves allows them to make an even bigger and better show.

The first part of the show is a story told in dance, created by Valda Inglis.

It is a fairytale about four little rainbow fairies and their parents on a journey through an

enchanted forest. Their adventures along the way will entertain and touch the audience.

“I am learning so much from this experience as you get involved in all the aspects of the production, not only the choreography, but also stage, lights, costumes, everything,” said Valda Inglis.

Kassy Capurso has been rehearsing the children for the second part of the show which will bring a variety of dances such as ballet, jazz and hip hop and will be performed by children from ages two to 12.

“The second part of the show brings a variety of dances and watching the children in their

costumes rehearsing and seeing how everything comes together at the end is wonderful,” Kassy said.

She also added that “the children do a great job and at the end we know all the parents will love it.”

Tickets are available from Kassy on 8671 1331 or 0428261935 and they cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14.

Don’t miss out this great production put together by our community.

National accreditation News in Brief for Roxby Leisure Commando shot dead near Pt Augusta

By Zak Zeptner

Centre will run continual workshops for instructors, maintain The Roxby Downs Leisure a safe working environment and Centre is officially an accred- service members appropriately.

Several classes for fitness are ited member of Recreation available at Roxby Leisure includ-

Australia and Fitness Australia.

ing Fitball, Pilates, X-Trainer and Pump classes.

Special programs are currently under consideration for the school holidays and will be revealed to the community at a later date.

Membership to these national bodies is exclusive, with the only way to join being if an organisation meets their requirement standards.

“I suppose it’s more comforting for the community to know that if they chose to work out at Pulse Fitness, the gym in Roxby, that we are an accredited facility governed by the rules and regulations of Fitness Australia and Recreation South Australia,” said Roxby Leisure Operations Manager, Michael Esposito.

Roxby Leisure underwent a number of processes to obtain its accreditation including ensuring all instructors are at least Cert III fitness trained and maintain current First Aid and CPR qualifications.

It is also necessary to provide details concerning all equipment used and that is in a safe working order and membership procedures and systems have been audited to certify they are in accordance with current legislation.

The Leisure Centre is accredited until October 2010 and to maintain membership, the

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A soldier from a Sydney-based commando unit has been killed in a tragic accident at the Cultana Military base near Pt. Augusta.

It is understood the soldier who was training before his deployment to Afghanistan was shot in the head during a live firing exercise last Tuesday night.

Another soldier, also based in Sydney, has arm wounds and is in hospital in a serious condition.

Defence Force Chief Angus Houston offered his “deepest sympathy” to the family of the dead soldier.

Investment Seminar in Beijing, which included representatives from South Australia and the other Australian states.

The seminar themed “Australia – your natural partner for mineral exploration and development” aims to inform potential Chinese investors of the potential for investment in the nation’s resource industry.

Mr Holloway then travelled to the port city of Tianjin in China’s north to speak at the Australia session of the China Mining 2009 exhibition, regarded as one of the world’s major mining congresses.

Port Augusta’s Hospital sustained

Health Minister John Hill says Port Augusta Hospital has seen sustained investment under the The Federal Government’s tax review Rann Government, in contrast to is expected to recommend that mil- the Liberals’ disastrous record on lions of Australians be spared from country health. filling out a tax return each year.

End to tax returns?

Under a plan being considered by the Henry Tax Review, the Tax Office would be able to calculate a person’s tax position.

If the person agreed with the assessment they could lodge the statement without visiting a tax agent or completing pages of documents themselves.

Treasurer Wayne Swan says the tax system needs to be overhauled.

“I’m not going to speculate about what will be in the review, but certainly anything that makes the system easier for average Australians would be welcome,” he said.

SA in spotlight at China mining congress Minister for Mineral Resources Development Paul Holloway visited China last week to reinforce South Australia’s reputation as a secure investment destination and potential supplier of mineral exports.

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“The last Liberal government cut 466 beds – almost 20% - from country hospitals.”

“They also oversaw the loss of a huge number of services from country hospitals such as surgery and birthing.

Under Labor, Port Augusta Hospital’s budget has grown by $6 million, with $27 million allocated in this year’s Budget.

The renal dialysis unit has been upgraded, at a cost of $1.8 million, increasing capacity from 10 to 12 chairs; so 35 patients with kidney disease can now get their life-saving treatment every week.

The Renal Unit is the largest haemodialysis satellite unit outside Adelaide, with a kidney disease specialist who also treats patients from the surrounding area. Funding to renal services has now increased by $745,000.

The workforce of Port Augusta Hospital has grown to keep pace with the increases in funding and services, with 14 additional full-time nursing jobs since 2004.

Funding for paediatric services has increased by over $1 million and a family birthing program has been introduced to allow families to stay together during and immediately after a birth.

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Empathy and compassion and while similar in meaning are two s contractors learn their fate about retaining jobs, the Roxby Downs community must rally to support each words that describe the fortitude and character of people and one such person, Tom Beever has these defining qualities. It is unfortuother through these unexpected tough times.

Last week’s Hot Topic: How do you think parents should discipline their children?

Spare the rod and spoil the child is never more true today! You can see the result in so many places. Discipline by negotiation rarely works.

Wooden Spoonee, RD Smacking is only harmful to children when it is outside the context of a stable, loving and caring home.

NH, Roxby Children these days think they can get away with anything; a good smack on the bum to put them in line every now and then doesn’t hurt them!

Julie RD Kevin Rudd must be joking. How dare he come out and condone smacking children and admitting to it himself.

Greg, RD A ban on smacking will do nothing to tackle cases of real abuse, but will bring thousands of well-intentioned parents into the justice system.

Cathy, RD Banning smacking would help promote zero tolerance of violence and reduce all forms of domestic violence as well as reducing bullying between children.

TM, Andamooka Bad parenting is the problem, not smacking.

CP, Roxby

The community has shown only this week that it does have the compassion and the drive to help those in need or those who deserve a little help.

The heartwarming story about the young widow and her family in this issue does reflect just how caring this community really is in tough times.

No-one can foresee the future and certainly can’t predict tragedies such as the sudden death of a loved one or an accident that impacts on a town and community like the recent one at Olympic Dam.

nate this community is losing Tom at the end of the month, at a time when we could use these qualities and his skills of helping people in crisis. His ability to listen, and offer a word and a deed when needed is a skill you don’t learn, it is always there.

But Roxby will go on, despite the mine accident costing jobs for a while and our friend moving to another role in another state.

We can get over this hiccup and just like the lady who lost her husband far too prematurely; we can rely on the people of Roxby to chip in and help when and where needed.

LETTERS Farewell Tom

to the editor

A few weeks ago I was in conversation with a colleague on the subject of our “Aussie Troops” currently engaged in the conflict in Afghanistan.

The topic moved into a hypothetical question I was asked, “If I was actively involved as one of these soldiers on the battlefront who would I prefer to have standing beside me in the trenches?”

I thought a while and started thinking about the qualities I would like to see in this person alongside me in the “trenches” and consequently began to consider various individuals I had known over my life time, ranging from old school friends, work colleagues, relatives.

It didn’t take me long to decide that this person would be our very own, soon to depart Tom Beever.

I’ve been fortunate enough over the last five and a half years to get to know Tom and his family and actually I count him as a ‘True Blue Best Mate”. With Tom’s imminent departure from our red and dusty town, I find this to be a truly sad day for Roxby Downs to be losing such a kind, thoughtful and dignified man, who in most occasions has found himself deep down in the “trenches’ standing tall and supporting those who have needed it the most.

Although his choice of football teams is somewhat dubious and I don’t necessarily agree with some of his political beliefs, I as will the greater portion of the community will miss the interactions with this courageous and kind

man.

It is with a heavy heart Tom that we say farewell and wish you and your family all the best in your new direction. Take care, stay in touch and good luck, for you are a true gentleman who has not necessarily by choice become the “Moral Barometer” of our community and the one individual that I would truly prefer to have beside me should that day come when facing the unknown from down in the “Trenches”.

Scott Sauerwald, Roxby Downs

ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS SHORTCHANGES COUNTRY SA

Family First welcomes the improved focus from the Liberal and National Parties on investment in rural and regional South Australia with their separate announcements in support of a Royalties for Regions policy.

There are, however, significant shortcomings in those parties’ policies that would commit 25% of mining royalties to rural and regional South Australia. Family First is pushing for a much bigger Equity for Regions policy that may well exceed 100% of mining royalties for rural and regional South Australia.

In Western Australia, the 25% formula delivers some $600 million per annum to their regions. With a lower royalty formula to en-

courage investment and given a current lower level of mining activity compared to Western Australia, in South Australia the Liberal and National policy will deliver only $30-35 million per annum on current budget royalty projections.

Rural and Regional South Australia deserves a lot more than $30 million, or even $120 million, per annum. After all, $30 million will only pay for one road project each year, and GST and payroll tax will increase at a faster rate than the $30 million that “royalties for regions” will deliver anyway.

Royalties for regions short-changes the regions.

Family First’s Equity for Regions policy goes much further. The taxes that you and I pay are the same as those paid by those in the city, and rural and regional South Australia contributes significantly to the state economy.

We have seen the continual downsizing of country services and the shifting of those services to the city. Family First’s Equity for Regions policy will be to see a freeze on reductions of all country services and will apply pressure to the State Government for expansion of health, education, police and other services and improved economic opportunities for rural and regional South Australia.

Rob Brokenshire MLC Family First Party SA

How can the Roxby Council NOT send out Rate Notices for over a year and be oblivious to the fact people owe thousands of dollars?

It takes the honest rate payer to bring it to their attention!!!

Broke RD Great to see our landmark back. I nearly got lost finding my way to the Oasis without our giant big top!

JK, RD Why can’t we open up a brothel in Roxby?

Frustrated RD

HOT C I TOP

Should mining royalties come back to towns like Roxby?

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By Celeste Lustosa

hey were united because of a family name and their love for Harley Davidson’s bikes, so how did that end up on a Wine Tasting Night in Roxby Downs?

“I and some relatives were trying to come up on a name to put in our shirts during a riding trip with our bikes and we decided to put our family name Irvine. From there we got to meet more people that were related to our family somehow and even ‘adopted’ some friends in our group,” said Graeme Irvine.

Little he knew by them that

this would eventually end up on a Wine Tasting in Roxby Downs.

“One time we were drinking this wine and we saw the name Irvine on the label so I contacted the wine maker, which is James Irvine. We got along straight away.

“James has a 57 year experience in wine making, marketing and management and his wine has a very unique taste and since he has never been to Roxby we thought it would be a good opportunity for him to know the region and bring his wine for us to appreciate here,” Graeme said.

So on Saturday, October 24, Graeme had a group of friends learning and having a taste of Ir-

vine wines.

“Through the Harley Davidson rides and the family name I got to meet new people, ride and spend a good time with friends. It certainly also opens doors.

James Ir vine was ver y impressed with Roxby on his first visit.

“Thank to Graeme and Helen I was able to really see the town and I am very impressed.

“Roxby is well developed and has the community spirit. I found it fascinating,” James said.

The wine expert also said that a second Wine Tasting Night is on his plans and the Irvine wine had the approval of the Roxby residents present on the weekend.

The Irvine crew enjoying wine tasting in Roxby

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‘Teddy Bear Drive’ donations can be made in Roxby

Kathy Hoffmann is promoting a ‘Teddy Bear Drive’ in Roxby and you can support bereaved parents

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By Celeste Lustosa

ou can be part of a Teddy Bear Drive promoted by Kathy Hoffmann in loving memory of her two daughters Madeline and Ashleigh.

You can help by donating a traditional medium sized teddy bear to The Teddy Love Club Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support.

All bears will be going to families that have lost their babies though miscarriage, genetic inducement of labour, stillbirth or neo natal death in the hope that the teddy bear may help ease the pain a little and parents don’t leave the hospital with empty arms.

“When we lost our little girls in 2002 we were given information about different support groups for parents and that

was when we got involved with The Teddy Love Club,” said Ms Hoffmann.

According to her, leaving the hospital with a Teddy Bear can make a huge difference for parents.

“To give parents something to leave the hospital with makes a difference because you have something to hold on to and it remains as a memory of your lost baby.”

The TLC program provides many valuable services to bereaved families and friends such as a grief and loss library, home and hospital visits (SA only), resourceful website for parents, family and friends.

TLC operates in every state of Australia with the program represented in more than 300 hospitals across the country.

The program also has a free telephone line for counselling that works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and group support meetings.

“It is very important for parents to be able to talk about their grief, especially if they can do it with other parents that know what they are going through.”

Ms Hoffmann says anyone can donate a Teddy Bear even the ones that never had a child.

“Anyone can contribute and help and I hope we can raise as many as we can here in Roxby, because these Teddy Bears will be distributed to parents all over South Australia.”

Donations in Roxby can be done to Kathy Hoffmann at Tafe SA or 96 Stuart Rd by November 16th.

You can also donate straight to Teddy Love Club (TLC) by sending your contribution to PO BOX 7176, West Lakes, SA 5021.

For more information on the program visit: www.teddyloveclub.org.au.

New service to save lives during heatwaves A free service that aims to protect vulnerable South Australians during heatwaves and extreme weather events will be launched today by Red Cross, the State Government and other service providers.

During the heatwave of January/February this year, families reported the tragic deaths of many South Australians and the hospitalisation of others during the prolonged extreme temperatures.

Red Cross telephoned more than 7000 South Australians who were at risk of death or serious illness from dehydration or heatstroke to check on their health and safety.

These calls provided support and reassurance as well as referrals for people who needed medical or other assistance – and their success has resulted in a new service called Telecross REDi. The free service will assist up to 15,000 vulnerable people across the state during extreme weather events such as heatwaves.

“Heatwaves are a silent killer and are less visible than other natural disasters like cyclones, floods and fires,” said Red Cross in South Australia’s Executive Director Kerry Symons.

“South Australia’s hot, dry climate means heatwaves are unfortunately a regular summer occurrence.”

Ms Symons said that frail, elderly people are susceptible to the effects of heatwaves and South Australia has the highest proportion of people aged over 65 in the nation.

“By providing the Telecross REDi service we aim to keep people alive and as safe as possible during heatwaves and other extreme weather events,” she said.

Ms Symons said Red Cross is working with the State Government, Royal District Nursing Service, Meals on Wheels, Domiciliary Care and other service providers to prepare a list of people who are at most risk during extreme weather events.

The State Government’s Department for Families and Communities has committed $100,000 to Red Cross to fund the production of 50,000 emergency preparedness information packs for seniors and those who are likely to be vulnerable to extreme heat.

Minister for the Ageing, Jennifer Rankine said the State Government is thrilled to be partnering with Red Cross for such a worthwhile initiative.

“We as a government are doing all we can to get South Australians ready for the pending summer, and Red Cross are a crucial partner in ensuring that we keep South Australians safe,” Ms Rankine said.

“Funding of $100,000 is going to go a long way to supporting those South Australians who are more vulnerable and at a higher risk of danger in extreme weather – such as Aboriginal communities, people with disabilities, older people who are socially isolated and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

“If we help South Australians to prepare now, we have the best chance of really helping people in crisis during the upcoming summer.”

Volunteers are absolutely vital for the service to function and Red Cross is aiming to have at least 400 trained volunteers who can be activated during an extreme weather event.

When Telecross REDi is activated, Red Cross volunteers will call preregistered clients up to three times a day to check on their wellbeing. The trained volunteers will determine how the client is coping and provide practical advice about how to keep safe during extreme weather conditions.

If a call goes unanswered, an emergency procedure will be activated to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the client.

The service will only be activated during extreme weather events like heatwaves.

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FAREWELL

s Bill Boehm bid adieu to Tom his Beever at farewell last week.

YOUNG HERCULES

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Phobias – we all have them . . .

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Fear of failure

ou would be one of a very small minority if you didn’t have a phobia about some thing and we mere males are no exception.

The normal things like fear of spiders, fear of heights, fear of fire, fear of needles and the many thousands of other recorded phobias are less restricting for most males than the fear of failure.

Yes, failure! We have been steeled from birth that we must succeed to be become a man; we must succeed in our schooling, employment, sport and as the bread winner in the family.

Fear of failure then should be top of the list of phobias for a lot of men today.

And the fear of failure does have its own name ...“Atychipphobia” and is more common than we think.

Atychiphobia, as with all phobias, is an extreme, irrational fear. Pho-

bias, generally, keep us from enjoying some aspects of life.

The fear of failure is often one of the most paralysing phobias. Sometimes, we’re so concerned about failing that we don’t try an activity we want to try. Other times our fear of failure is so strong we subconsciously undermine our own efforts so we don’t have to continue to try.

This is why many have linked it with the fear of success. Like so many other fears, this phobia is often so strong it brings about the very failure that was feared.

Often, this phobia is linked with early life causes, like demeaning parents or siblings, or traumatic events where a major embarrassment was the result of some minor failure. Afterwards, the fear keeps building as the failures and embarrassment add up over childhood.

It doesn’t help that our culture seems to imply that perfection can be achieved in looks, relationships,

careers, etc. Perfection is an illusion, but the person with atychiphobia won’t try until perfection is assured.

Much of the treatment for fear of failure is through self-help and motivational techniques. Some therapy is available to retrain the way we think, but all of this can be done with selfhelp.

Based on experiences with fear of failure, the best way to beat atychiphobia is to face the things you fear, gradually, accepting that failure is simply necessary for success. Break the fearful activities down into small, manageable pieces and do more and more of them until you’re relatively comfortable...then move to the next larger fearful step.

If your fear of failure involves testtaking (fairly common) take all the tests you can on things that don’t matter to you until you’re comfortable with the anxiety of the process.

The key is to manage the fear so it doesn’t paralyse you.

The closest thing to being a V8 supercar driver!

Stress and work

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t’s now possible for you to drive a fully race prepared V8 on Adelaide’s Premier Mallala Motorspor t Park.

This experience will bring you extremely close to what most people only dream of...

The Race Experience program will give you the opportunity of a lifetime, one you will retell at barbecues for years to come.

Nothing shakes the body like the roar of a V8 race car, and nothing stirs the soul more than a session of hot laps in a V8 six-speed Commodore or Monaro around South Australia’s legendary V8 race

track, Mallala Motorsport Park.

The V8 drive day begins with a briefing conducted by experienced race drivers. During practical observation laps of the circuit, your driver will demonstrate techniques on cornering, apexes and exiting, efficient braking and acceleration, steering, gear changes and general car control. Safety and track awareness will also be discussed. There’s plenty of time to ask questions so you’ll feel completely comfortable before putting V8 race car theory into practice.

Then it’s time to let loose your inner revhead during a session of real life V8 driving action. Each driver then does ten full-pelt laps behind

the wheel of their V8 Commodore or Monaro. Then, just when you reckon you can drive a V8 like Mark Skaife, your experienced race driver will take control again for three more seriously quick V8 hot laps that you’re not likely to forget for a very long time.All race cars are prepared with roll cages, safety harness, race seats and slick tyres. Our cars have been completely race modified to maximise performance and safety and are not governed in Revs or Speed. You will also be supplied with a full race suit and helmet.

You can book your V8 Super Challenge by logging on to www. adrenalin.com.au and go the V8 Super Challenge.

What is too much sex?

W e all have expectations when it comes to bedtime performance. Yet if we were to believe everything we saw at the movies, love making is a modern-day adaptation of the Karma Sutra, where the passion powers us on for hours.

Not so according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (May 2008), the time sex has to last to get results (ie, pleasure) is between three and 13 minutes.

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to come up with the following sex scale: • One to two minutes: too short • Three to seven minutes: adequate • Seven to 13 minutes: desirable • Ten to 30 minutes: too long Given the overlap in “desirable” and “too long” schools of thought, anyone who has intercourse for between 10 and 13 minutes may require more detailed feedback from their North American sex therapist.

But would Australians agree with this scale? According to sex therapists, men Down Under want it to last considerably longer. www.themonitor.com.au

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It is important for you to be properly ou may have anxiety at work, or have an anxiety disorder and diagnosed so you can get the treatment are having problems coping with you need.

There are many coping strategies that your emotions at work. will help you handle the stress and anxiety Work and stress go hand in hand.

Deadlines have to be met, you are overworked, prickly bosses have to be coped with, presentations have to be made, co-workers have to be handled. Whatever problems you have, if you suffer from chronic stress and anxiety at work, it can be a debilitating experience.

Become aware of your feelings and how you handle your emotions and interact with other people at work. If any of the following symptoms have become chronic, you may be suffering from work related anxiety, or have an anxiety disorder that is exacerbated by work: • You feel that you cannot control your emotions, making you feel helpless • You suffer from loss of concentration and have difficulty remembering things • Your chronic anxiety stops you from having good personal relationships • You feel that you no longer function normally and this makes you afraid • Your appetite has changed: either you eat too much or have loss of appetite • You have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep • You have become irritable, edgy, and jittery every day If you experience any of the above symptoms, either at work or due to work, and feel you cannot help yourself, go to the human relations department of your company, and ask for counselling if that is offered by your company. Or see your family physician and a private psychotherapist.

you feel at work, or to cope with having an anxiety disorder and having to go to work.

The following recommendations will help you ease your anxiety at work.

Learn how to breathe when the pressure is on; do diaphragmatic breathing that stops the fight or flight and engage the relaxation response.

Learn how to prioritise tasks. Delegate tasks, or try to eliminate them from your job. When anxiety starts, breathe and stretch your body to reduce muscle tension.

Learn how to do yoga stretches from your chair. Try to take time-outs during your workday—take a walk, listen to music, or read for a few minutes.

Find supportive colleagues to blow off steam about work.

Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to be able to ward off and cope with stress better.

Managing life with an anxiety disorder or helping a loved one with one is not easy.

Anxiety affects every aspect of your life: family, friends, work, and leisure time. You do not have to go it alone, though.

It may be difficult to do but reaching out for professional help and telling family and friends can help you feel proactive about helping yourself. You won’t feel so isolated and lonely, and you’ll get love and support as you go through your treatment and reclaim your life.

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Sail flying GENERAL INFORMATION BOARD MEETINGS high again

he Oasis Hotel has finally managed to replace the cloth covering their pool area after more than a month of high winds and dust.

in early September for replacement, giving the hotel a chance to repaint the framework.

Oasis assistance manager Carly King says it was mostly weather delays which delayed the replaceThe cloth was removed ment of the cloth.

Relay for life need YOU Relay for Life Roxby Downs. Next meeting Tuesday 17th 7:30pm. Council board room.

An initiative of the Environment Forum

Young artists to display their talents at BankSA Children aspiring to be the next Picasso, Monet or Renoir will next week showcase their budding talent when BankSA branches are transformed into mini art galleries for BankSA Child Art Week.

Most of the bank’s 120 branches will be turned over to a new generation of artists as local primary school children display their interpretation of the world around them.

During BankSA Child Art Week, the talent of students from Roxby Downs

Area School, St Barbara’s Parish, Roxby Downs Kindergarten, Roxby Downs Child Care Centre and Roxby Early Learning Community Group will be on display at BankSA’s Roxby Downs branch from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30.

The artwork is completed as part of the school curriculum.

BankSA Regional Manager North West Rural Chris Cottrell said the initiative had been running for more than 30 years and was still as popular as ever.

“BankSA Child Art Week cel-

ebrates children’s creativity and provides a platform for them to share their artistry with the wider community,” Mr Cottrell said.

“Every year it just gets better and better as the children become more expressive about how they view issues, relationships and family life.

“The children get such a sense of achievement from sharing their hard work with their local community, and their family and friends get a kick out of it too.”

G reen tip

Things you should know about recycling – Milk and Juice Cartons.

All liquid paperboard cartons are now recyclable including milk, juice and long-life milk cartons.

Liquid paperboard cartons are accepted at the recycling centre on Gosse St.

If you would like to do a presentation to the Community Board please contact Michelle Hales to organise a date and time to be placed on the agenda. Requests close on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. Board meetings usually take place on the last Monday of the month.

JOINING FORUMS

Members of the community are encouraged to join any of the forums or partnerships. If you would like to join the Arts and Culture Forum, Education and Workplace Training Forum, Family and Youth Forum, Environment Forum, Sport and Recreation Forum or Volunteering Partnership you are welcome to attend any of the meetings. Meeting times appear in The Monitor on a regular basis.

If you would like to join the Health Forum and/or Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or via email to: halesm@roxbycouncil.com. au to express your interest.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to find out more about any of the forums visit the www.roxbydowns.com website or contact Michelle Hales - Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. Mobile: 0418 833 818 Phone: 8671 0010 Fax: 8671 0452 Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

To advertise here call SALES on 08 8671 2683

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olunteering is second without the people that generously give nature to Steve Moss, the their time, the town would not function Community person of the the same way.

“Many people in the community almonth for August.

Steve is known in the community for his involvement in both SES as the training Officer and as coordinator for clean up Roxby Day, but behind the scenes Steve is also involved in the environment forum and is a representative for Roxby Road safe.

Steve began volunteering more than five years ago when he first moved to Roxby Downs.

“I moved to town and I was bored so I walked into the SES building and said I was interested in joining,” Steve said.

“I had some previous experience in that area, and they made me so welcome.”

Steve’s passion for volunteering has seen him do great things in the community.

“I have seen Roxby become a lot cleaner in my time co-ordinating the clean up Australia and Roxby Downs days,” Steve said.

“It’s great.”

Steve said he believes Roxby is a very strong volunteering community and

ready do quite a lot,” he said.

“We are not a big city, we need volunteering to keep us functioning, we don’t have the facilities bigger cities are fortunate enough to have.”

Steve said he was humbled by receiving community person of the month, commenting that there are plenty of good people out there other then himself.

“There are people in Roxby that do the same as me,” he said.

“I am very grateful for this.”

Big Sky Credit Union has once again donated $100 to go towards the charity of Community person of the month’s choice.

Steve has decided that he will donate the $100 to the Royal Flying Doctors Services saying it is a service Roxby heavily relies on.

“The RFDS lands in Roxby three times a week, this is an important service,” Steve said.

“You never know maybe one day I might need them.”

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LIFESTYLE

HAVE YOUR SAY . . .

What facilities would you like to see developed in the Far North?

“Need more kids parks, because the parks here are not big enough and different age groups use them.”

Grace Morokai

“I believe we have plenty of facilities already and there are all different things for different ages!

The issue is vandalism, it ruins things.”

Allan Hindle

“We need fruit and veg facilities in this region.”

Angels Gilabert

“A Butcher, we need competition because meat prices are too high here.

Even if we had another major retailer because food prices altogether are too high.”

Ronda Hapuku

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Zeppy’s Reviews Movie Review: District 9

Creative spin to alien cliché C

lichés are common for a reason: they work.

However, over time they tend to become stale and repetitive to a point where an audience finds it difficult to care. I have always believed that if you take a cliché and alter certain aspects to it, you can create a story that is similar to what people are used to but different enough for it not to become predicable.

darker and fiercer – the humans name them Prawns. These Prawns are severely malnourished and weak. In an attempt to help them, the Government transports them down to the planet, fencing off an area on the outskirts of town for them to regain their strength.

As the years pass, this area becomes known as District 9, resembling a third world refugee camp: tin shacks, rubble and debris. The Prawns are treated much in the same manner as human refugees, forced into following the laws regulated by the government. They This is what the writers of District 9 are a culture of their own, possessing their own rules, weapons and customs. have done – rather well I might add.

It’s the alien’s landing on earth story However, as humans will always do, but instead of people fearing the ar- they use the situation to turn a profit. rival of the mothership and the aliens Nigerian gangs control the flow of food attempting to destroy the earth, this within District 9, earning cash whilst movie tells the story of refugee aliens. hoping to obtain the aliens’ power by The story is simple. Twenty years ago consuming their flesh.

These gangs however are only a an alien mothership landed over the slight problem when considering the South African city of Johannesburg – Prawns’ population is growing. In an not the typical New York City or Wash- attempt to move them further from the ington DC as it is stated in the film. city, the Government enacts an evicAfter weeks of nothing happening, tion operation, forcing the Prawns to the South African Government sends sign eviction notices so they can be its troops up to investigate. What they moved. It is through this initiative that find is a race of aliens that look much we are introduced to main character like Dr Zoidberg from Futurama only Wikus Van De Merwe, an arrogant operative of Multi-National United who is placed in charge of the eviction operation.

As with any good story, complications arise and Wikus finds If you’ve read a book or seen a film himself contaminated with an althat you want to share with the ien substance that has dire concommunity, send in your review to sciences. As the hours tick on, features@themonitor.com.au and Wikus begins noticing changes to his physiology, slowly coming to have your opinions heard.

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the realisation that he is transforming into a Prawn.

The only human to be integrated with Prawn DNA, Multi-National United attempts to use Wikus for science experiments. Now on the run, Wikus must ally himself with two Prawns to help cure him whilst inadvertently helping to save the Prawn race.

I admit I was somewhat sceptical about this film however after watching it, I left quite satisfied. The film is told somewhat differently from the traditional filmmaking style, at least for the first half an hour anyway. The film opens in documentary format, which works well to explain the movie’s back story. As the film progresses it jumps to the more conventional filmmaking style, offering scenes of extended action much like that of Children of Men. I will be honest, the beginning is somewhat slow and I had to fight to stay interested, however, I strongly recommend you do because the rest of the film makes up for the start. The set design and cinematography were done quite well, as was the film’s direction.

But it is the acting that really holds this film together.

Sharlto Copley portrays Wikus with perfection. Beginning as the arrogant corporate official, his character development is outstanding, maturing into an understanding and somewhat sympathetic character. I found myself developing mixed feelings for this character, ranging from pure hatred to sadness as he attempts to reverse his transformation from human to Prawn.

While the Prawns were not actually played by any particular actor, they were as powerful as any live action character. Their similarities to humans, from their fear and anger to their desire for food and companionship often had me forgetting they were weird looking creatures, instead causing me to think of them as, to a degree, people.

It was ultimately the ending of this film that truly stands out in my mind.

Thankfully it was not the cliché conclusion I was considering as I watched the film, instead ending with a powerful finish that had me saying “wow”. I once read that the best ending of a film comes before the point where people think it should actually end. This cannot be truer with District 9. As the credits began to roll, I realised that the filmmakers had made a wise decision to end the film where they did, concluding the story whilst also leaving it wide open for a sequel – which I strongly hope they make.

District 9 was certainly not what I expected. It was adventurous, loving, violent, and sad: the perfect combination for a film that will have you pleading for more.

The verdict: 7/10

Rex ranked Mobile among top 200 Centrelink office companies in for rural areas Asia Pacific People living in rural communities will soon be able to access a wider range of Australian Government assistance from a new travelling outreach service.

Launching the Australian Government Mobile Offices, Minister for Human Services, Chris Bowen MP, said the initiative will help to bridge service delivery gaps in rural communities.

“Distance and geographic isolation have always represented enormous challenges for service delivery in rural Australia,” Mr Bowen said.

“Traditionally, people have had to travel to larger towns to access services. Others may be reluctant to approach the government for help or are unaware that assistance is available.”

The Centrelink-led Mobile Office initiative brings together a wide range of payments and services offered through Centrelink and Medicare Australia in one convenient location. Australian Hearing will also provide hearing tests at selected locations.

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offer friendly, face-to-face discussions with local residents and businesses about their assistance options,” Mr Bowen said.

“Seniors, students, families, farmers and agriculture-dependent small businesses can talk with experienced rural servicing specialists on these Mobile Offices. These staff live and work in the communities they serve and understand the local issues.”

Mr Bowen said the Mobile Office initiative builds on the success of the previous Drought Bus program, which provided assistance to drought-affected farmers.

In its three years on the road, the Drought Bus program helped more than 30,000 people – the majority of whom had never previously approached agencies such as Centrelink for help.

The Australian Government Mobile Office initiative is part of Centrelink’s Supporting Rural Australia Strategy which uses rural call centres, specialist rural officers and access points to meet the specific needs of rural communities.

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orbes Asia has ranked Regional Express (Rex) among the top 200 listed companies in Asia Pacific with revenue less than USD 1 billion in its issue of 21 September 2009. The winners were culled from 25,326 publicly listed companies and were selected based on profitability, growth, moderate indebtedness and future prospects.

Rex Executive Chairman, Lim Kim Hai, said, “It is a huge honour to be placed amongst the best in the Asia Pacific especially as it comprises such huge and dynamic economies like China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, Singapore and Australia. There were no other airlines selected and in Australia there were only 17 other companies that made it to the list.”

“Coming on top of the recent ranking by Aviation Week, based on a study by Standard and Poors, which placed Rex as the best regional airline in the world, Australia can be proud of laying claim to having a regional air service that is of the highest calibre and which is second to none in the world.”

Regional Express (Rex) is Australia’s largest independent regional airline operating a fleet of 40 Saab 340 aircraft on some 1,300 weekly flights to 29 destinations throughout New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland. The Rex Group comprises Regional Express, air freight and charter operator PelAir Aviation and Dubbo based regional airline Air Link, as well as the pilot academy Australian Airline Pilot Academy.

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CITB Forum in Roxby

By Celeste Lustosa

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onstruction Industry Training Board (CITB) members were in Roxby Downs last week to attend an information meeting addressing their role in supporting Skills Training and Development within the building and construction industry in the northern region.

The CITB CEO Steve Larkins gave a presentation about what the Board does as well as what’s likely to happen in our region with the BHP Billiton expansion.

“It is important to understand that we are not involved in the mining activities but with the expansion this region will have a lot of construction activities happening.

“We support the construction workforce and also provide training and apprenticeship for the new jobs that would be created,” Mr Larkins said.

The CITB visit to Roxby allowed the Board to familiarise with issues specific to the region.

“We understand that many young people leave town searching for job opportunities somewhere else when they don’t want to work for the mine industry.

“We want to help them with training so they can get jobs in the construction of the new facilities and housing growth that the expansion might bring into town,” Mr Larkins added.

Mary Marsland, the chairperson of the Board said that they attempt to visit regional areas in South Australia at least once a year, especially the ones where there is lots of construction activities happening.

For more information about CITB visit www.citb.org.au.

CEO of CITB Steven doing a presentation in Roxby

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Training camp for senior squad members

By Jennie Hall

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he Swimming Club will have a senior squad intensive training camp on the weekend of October 30 and 31 in Roxby Downs.

The weekend was designed to set the swimmers up for the up coming carnival season which commences on November 21, in Broken Hill.

Roxby Leisure Centre has organised the facilities where there will be a combination of swimming sessions, dry land training, and aerobics classes.

Over the weekend there will also be guest speakers talking about fitness, nutrition and drugs in sports.

“We will be taking underwater foot-

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age of the swimmers and replaying it for them in the theatre which will give them an opportunity to see what they look like in the water and a chance to identify and change their techniques based on this footage,” said the Senior Squad Head Coach, Phillipa Weltner.

A time trial event for swimmers of all ages will be held from 4 pm. “This is their first opportunity to compete for the season for most of our swimmers,” Phillipa added. That will be followed by dinner and an outdoor Halloween movie night and free swimming.

Parents of those attending the camp have volunteered to cook and assist with the time trial events to ensure that the coaches can provide dedicated training to all of those in attendance.

Golfing icons - Robert “Superstar” Charman and Joel “Tiger Woods” Roberts stand victorious again.

Wednesday Netball P Results

Women’s Da Funk forfeited against Zodiacs Hornridge 48 defeated Roxby Milkshakes 24 Red’s 38 defeated Pink Ladies 23 Redbacks 35 defeated HSB 24 Mixed: Wedgies 28 defeated Goal Diggers 22 Black Cats 22 defeated TLCU 19

Touch Footy Results

Competition Match Nobles 4 defeated SafeAs/Samoa 3 Social Match Black Cats 6 defeated Scratchy 3

Indoor Hockey Results Blues 4 defeated Hotshots 3 Scorpions 13 defeated Pythons 4

laying off a handicap of 26, C grader Joel Roberts won the Meyers Engineering Services/Tyco Monthly Medal stroke competition on Saturday.

Roberts returned to the clubhouse with 92 off the stick for a prize winning nett score of 66, one ahead of the much more fancied A grade pair of Neville Petherick and Robin Passmore who both had nett scores of 67.

While just 16 players took to the course with a rating of 70, the competition was none the less very keen.

A grade winner for the day was Robin Passmore who returned with 78 hits for the 18 holes and after his

11 handicap was deducted, had a nett score of 67. He finished the day with 26 putts, the best of the field.

Runner-up was Neville Petherick also on nett 67 but with an off the stick score of 80 and 32 putts.

The consistent Robert Charman had 80 hits in his round for a nett score of 68 and 30 putts for the day.

In the B grade competition, Robert Paxton scored 95 off the stick for a nett of 73, one ahead of Chris Zanker with a nett of 74 after a round of 93.

Paxton had 30 putts while Zanker had 31.

In the C grade section Harry Noll was announced as the winner, with 113 off the stick. Playing off a 36 handicap his nett score was 77 and

his game around the greens was good enough to match it with the low handicappers. Noll finished with 30 putts.

Sally Benn won the ladies’ section of the competition with a nett 71 after 100 off the stick.

Longest drive for the respective grades saw prizes go to Robert Charman (A grade), Tony Richter (B grade), Harry Noll (C grade) and Sally Benn (Ladies).

The member’s draw jackpot was finally taken out with Chris Zanker winning $190 and no doubt shouting the bar.

This coming weekend is the Closing Day Ambrose and names have to be in by 8 am.

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BELOW RIGHT: Ian Tuohy and Corey Lynch present Runner-Up Best and Fairest Luke Scobie with his award.

BELOW: Best and Fairest winner Austin Monfries won his award by a convincing 52 votes.

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OD home by 5 wickets I Scores By “The Rock”

n trying conditions for both teams on Sunday morning, Olympic Dam defeated Roxby Rogues by 5 wickets.

Rogues won the toss and elected to bat, with openers Trotta and ‘ontime’ Wyatt strolling out to the middle.

Olympic Dam opened with Boter assisted by a hurricane, with Nicholson left with the task of pushing up into the hurricane.

Nicholson drew first blood when he clean bowled Trotta for 1, with the Rouges at 1 for 12. This wicket brought Boulton to the crease, where he assisted Wyatt in consolidating the innings with a good partnership.

Botes bowled well with the breeze as did Nicholson into it. Both bowlers bowled without luck but both had dried up in the runs, where Rogues were 1 for 45 of the first 16 overs.

Olympic Dam’s skipper Woolford made a couple of bowling changes, bringing Lathem and Stacey into the attack.

Rogues started to get on top of the bowling as Wyatt and Boulton poured on the runs. Right on the drinks in the 20th over, Stacey struck when he had Wyatt caught at point by Nicholson for 48.

Rogues were 2 for 71 at drinks off of 20 overs.

After drinks Stacey continued his firey bowling, when he had Boulton holing out again to Nicholson for 22 runs.

Olympic Dam brought the ‘evergreen’ Woolford into

the attack he and Stacey completely dried up the runs, applying the pressure to the Rogues. Both bowlers ended up taking 4 wickets each with Rogues finally making 9 for 125 off their allotted 40 overs.

Woolford ended up with the figures of 4 for 6 off 7 overs and Stacey 4 for 32 off 8 overs.

Best with the bat was Wyatt 48 and Boulton 22.

Olympic Dam started the run chase opening with Stacey and Nichols, while the Rogues opened the bowling with Wyatt and Boulton.

Both bowlers bowled well as did the batsman batting well; things were tight up to when Rogues took their first wicket when Nichols was bowled by Trotta in the 13th over for 13.

Leonard didn’t trouble the scorers for too much, and was bowled by Wyatt for 5. Rogues were up with the score at 2 for 34 off 13 overs, when Olympic Dam sent Botes out to join Stacey.

Botes and Stacey built a good partnership, with Stacey batting superbly playing shots to all parts of the ground.

Botes, Woolford and Trotta, with runs flowing freely in small partnerships. McEvoy joined Stacey at the crease with the score at 5 for 104, both kept their wickets as they steered Olympic Dam to the win, finishing at 5 for 129.

The best of the batting was Stacey who remained not out on 54 to go with his 4 wickets, McEvoy ended up 21 not out.

Special thanks goes to umpire Kym McEvoy who umpired the whole game, also the ladies from St Barbara parents and friends assoc. who looked after the canteen.

Play Gillespie and Lehmann in Twenty20 match

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By Zak Zeptner

he Roxby Downs Cricket Association is holding its annual Twenty20 cricket match on Saturday November 6 at the town oval.

Former Australian Test players Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie will attend the match, holding a

coaching clinic for the junior cricketers at 3.30pm before the match at 7pm.

To raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an auction will be held with items such as signed cricket memorabilia and two playing positions on the teams with Gillespie and Lehmann.

“It’s going to be a great night, with music playing between overs, MCs and all proceeds going to the Royal

Flying Doctor Service,” said Graham Warren.

BHP Billiton VIPs will also be in attendance of the Twenty20 game, with Dean Dalla Valle himself out for a hit.

Canteen and bar facilities will be available and all are welcome.

For more information contact Allan Woolford on 0437 518 341 or Graham Warren on 0407 139 107.

Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club results

Rogues

Olympic Dam

Trotta b Nicholson Wyatt c Stacey Boulton c Stacey Kaminski c Stacey Queale b Woolford Micks b Woolford Byne b Stacey Hiscox b Woolford Allen lbw Woolford Hayball not out Neyland not out Dadleh DNB Sundries Final Score

1 48 22 12 6 10 0 4 2 2 4 15 9/125

Woomera

Staley not out 54 Nichols b Trota 13 Botes c Neyland b Allen 16 Woolford c Allen b Boulton 8 Eckerman Wyatt b Trota 4 McEvoy not out 21 Latham Warren Nicholson Leonard b Wyatt 5 Smith Warren Sundries 8 Final Score 5/129 Wanderers

Pillar c Reid b Smith Willis c Selkirk b Cox Broome b Carroll Taylor lbw Male Blackie c Selkirk b Carroll McArdle c Carroll b Male White c (Smith) b Howe Searle c(Carroll) b Male Couzens not out 22 Payne b Howe Ingold b Dun Sundries Final Score

22 10 15 27 0 4 0 4 0 8 27 10/160

Selkirk b Payne Wilson b Searle Smith c (White) b Searle Watkins c (Willis) b Searle Dunk b Searle Fyfe not out Carroll not out Cox DNB Howe DNB Male DNB Reid DNB Sundries

Final Score

29 59 30 7 1 7 20

4 5/161

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UNDER 12 GIRLS Phoenix 26 points defeated Lightning 13 points Wildcats 48 points defeated Devils 18 points

UNDER 16/18 BOYS & GIRLS Celtics 25 points defeated Hornets 20 points And 1 43 points drew with Rockets 43 points

UNDER 14 BOYS Sonics 47 points defeated Celtics 30 points Pistons 29 points defeated Bullets 18 points

UNDER 17 GIRLS Jets 26 points drew with Steelers 26 points Cougars 35 points defeated Devils 24 points

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ropped catches and missed chances was the theme for the Wanderers v Woomera cricket match on Saturday. Woomera won the toss and elected to bat and raced to a fast start with Pillar hooking the first ball of the day from Brad Cox for six.

The opening pair of Pillar and Willis, taking advantage of the quick outfield and shortened boundaries, scored at four runs per over during their partnership, with several easy chances being put down. Ryan Selkirk at second slip finally held one for the Swaggies, dismissing Willis for 10 off the bowling of Cox, his first wicket at Wanderers.

Some tight bowling slowed the run rate and the Redbacks entered the drinks break at 2 for 63. Two quick wickets to Jason Carroll after the break had the Wanderers on the front foot and it could have been worse for the Redbacks if it wasn’t for a “Herschel Gibbs World Cup” style dropped catch on the fence. This seemed to open the flood gates for the Redbacks and some hard hitting from Taylor (27) and McArdle (25) pushed the score past 100.

Young Dylan Male’s slow off spin claimed three quick wickets, while Couzens (22 n/ o) continued to hit out at the other end.

The Redbacks were finally dismissed in the 39th over for a very competitive 160.

Ryan Selkirk and Craig Wilson were on the front foot early against the Redbacks opening bowlers with Selkirk hitting the fence at regular intervals. The opening partnership reached 49 before Selkirk (29) had his castle disrupted by Payne. It could have been worse for the Swag-

gies if Wilson had been caught at short cover off a sharp chance.

Damien Smith and Wilson pushed the score above 100 with mainly boundaries and sixes.

Leg spinner Taylor was very unlucky having Wilson dropped at deep backward square several times in the space of a couple of overs.

Wilson passed 50 before the reintroduction of Searle back into the attack produced immediate results with four quick wickets. He removed Smith for 30 and Wilson for 59 to place the Swaggies under some pressure to make the runs.

Twenty-five were need off the last five overs, but some late order hitting from Carroll (20 n/o) ensured the Swaggies a win with two overs to spare.

Above: Adam Warren follows through with his bowling action Right: Fielder Greg Latham returns the ball to play Far right: Young batsman Matt Hayball plays a defensive shot

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