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Dam Uranium mine or to take your shares and invest in something have any say over the proposed expansion.

and are you prepared to compensate all Aboriginal People BHP Billiton spokesperson Richard Yeeles told The Monitor, boriginal and environmental activists seek the imme- else… around Roxby Downs to rehabilitate that country?” Mr Buzzacott “BHP Billiton consults extensively with aboriginal communities diate closure of the Olympic Dam mine, reports from asked at the AGM. about the existing operation and the proposed expansion and will Thursday’s BHP Billiton AGM reveal. The response to Mr Buzzacott was obvious. continue to do so.”

The multi-billion dollar global resource company has been the target of a series of attacks claiming its operations are in violation of environmental protection and Aboriginal heritage legislation. The AGM was attended by respected Arabunna Elder Kevin Buzzacott, who waited three hours for his chance to voice his opinion at the meeting. Mr Buzzacott addressed the board of BHP Billiton, claiming the company “bought a bad investment” in the Olympic Dam mine, stating it “should be listening to us (the aboriginal community) about this land and the water.” “You didn’t ask us, you didn’t consult with us. In the past I’ve told WMC that we didn’t want them to continue mining,” said Mr Buzzacott. Mr Buzzacott, who was supported by 100 protesters outside the meeting’s venue, claimed they did not want the proposed expansion to proceed, pleading to the company and shareholders to prevent the development. “Is it possible to close down the Olympic Dam Uranium mine immediately, and if not immediately when is the soonest time possible that you can shut this mine down? Can you shareholders make a decision in this meeting right now to close down the Olympic

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“We appreciate your perspective but we are unable to agree to your request…” said BHP Chief Executive Marius Kloppers. Mr Buzzacott’s statements arise not only from the alleged impact the mine is having on Aboriginal communities but also from the regulatory standards the company has been able to avoid. Western Mining Corporation, the original developers of the mine, applied for an indenture agreement from the government in 1982 to be exempt from Aboriginal heritage legislation in South Australian and the Roxby Downs Indenture Ratiﬁcation Act was passed by the government. According to Friends of the Earth national nuclear campaigner Dr Jim Green, the Indenture Act allows the mine to decide the level of protection that Aboriginal heritage sites receive and which sites are recognised. “The company operates the Olympic Dam uranium/copper mine in SA under an outdated Indenture Act which exempts the mine from key environmental and Aboriginal heritage laws that apply everywhere else in SA,” said Dr Green. Many Aboriginal activist, such as Jillian Marsh, believe BHP Billiton has ignored indigenous opinions and rights, claiming they have been discriminated against and been left with no power to

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Mr Kloppers ratiﬁed the statement at Thursday’s AGM. “We have an agreement with main aboriginal groups aﬀected by the mine,” he said. The indenture agreement exempting the company from aspects of heritage legislation was inherited by BHP Billiton after its takeover of WMC in 2005. Mr Yeeles stated to The Monitor: “No agreement to exempt Olympic Dam from heritage legislation has been sought by BHP Billiton or passed by The SA Parliament. Olympic Dam complies with all applicable heritage legislation.” Dr Green, however, does not accept this as an appropriate excuse. “Ironically, BHP Billiton has provided over $2 million to Reconciliation Australia, yet will not relinquish its exemptions from the Aboriginal Heritage Act. The company’s attitude appears to be ‘do as I say not as I do’,” he said. Mr Kloppers said at the AGM the company would not relinquish the legal privileges provided by the agreement. “The proposed expansion of the mine requires the certainty that only an Indenture Act can provide.”

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A Reminder For Christmas I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year. Take care on the road if you’re planning a trip away and don’t forget Roxby Road Safe’s Christmas message of ‘Drive To Arrive.’ Christmas time means different things to different people but for most of us it’s a special time to be with our family and friends. It’s a time when we dust the cob webs off the BBQ in order to cook up a treat or it’s a time when we organize a special

banquet of food, food and more food in order to sit round the table with family and friends to eat, eat and eat. It’s a time when we try and grab a holiday or at least a few days oﬀ so that we can either go away somewhere special or spend some quality time at home with family and friends. Christmas is exciting because it’s a time when children look forward to Father Christmas coming and it’s a time when we exchange Christmas gifts of all shapes and sizes with those

whom we love. Christmas is also THE one occasion of the year where we do all we possibly can to put whatever we do in life aside so that we can be with extended family or life long friends. So yes, Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year! But sadly as we all know, for some, Christmas can be the loneliest and most diﬃcult time of the year. Family or relationship difﬁculties often prevent people from enjoying Christmas. For others it can be a feeling of isolation from family, home or Christmas tradition. Uncertainty about work, (and there’s plenty of that) financial concerns, health worries, absence of a love one, a recent bereavement or loss and the list goes on and on as to what can cause Christmas to be not so merry. I’ve always enjoyed Christ-

mas, but about this time thirteen or so years ago, a heart-rending letter written by an eight year old boy in the UK helped me to appreciate life and Christmas that little bit extra. The little boy was excitedly preparing for Christmas like every one else in Britain …but on one particular day, his dad didn’t come home from work. The little boy’s dad was a headmaster in an inner London private school. The school had fallen victim to the scourge of bullies amongst some of the students and as the little boy’s dad tried to assist a pupil who was being bashed by a gang of kids, he was mortally wounded by a knife. Britain was stunned by the murder but apparently they wept and soul searched after they had read a letter addressed to Father Christmas which had

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My boss was in the back Pinned at the waist He’ll spend his life in a wheelchair After his hip was replaced

We all hoped in the car Me and my mates We were on our way home And didn’t want to be late

My best mate died that night I had to face his wife To tell her how my stupid decision Had taken away his life

The road stretched out far On that long cold night My eyes were getting heaving And my body felt tight

If only I went back to camp And rested in bed No one would be hurt No one would be dead

The car ran off the road And wrapped around a tree I can still hear my mates As they were screaming out for me

Each day I live in heartache Barely able to feel Knowing I chose to drive when tired And fell asleep at the wheel

The young bloke new to our shift I only met the other night Broke his back in the accident And also lost his sight

So drive safely these holidays Don’t do something you’ll regret Because your mistakes will always linger And you will never forget

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I had just finished the late shift Out at the mine I felt a little tired But I was sure I’d be fine

I am the only boy in the family now but I am not very big and I need my daddy to help me stop my mummy and sisters from crying. Love from Lucien Lawrence age 8.” The letter includes a drawing of Santa and at the top of the page is an arrow pointing to heaven, with “daddy” written on it. In my eyes the words of Lucien to Santa serve as a Christmas present to us all because it’s a tear-jerking reminder of the vital importance of our greatest treasure. We can so often pine, wish, hope or strive for so much in life that we can sometimes overlook our greatest treasure…that is, those whom we love. Enjoy being with your family and Merry Christmas to you all.

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been written by the little boy. With permission from the little boy’s mother the letter appeared in a major British newspaper, and because Britain became so transﬁxed by what the little boy said, newspapers around the world decided to print the heartbreaking details. The little boy would be around twenty two years of age by now but the impact of his letter remains the same. The little boy’s name is Lucien, and here’s what he wrote; “Dear Father Christmas, I hope you are well and not to (sic) cold. I hope you won’t think that I am a nuisance but I have changed my mind what I want for Christmas. I wanted to have a telescope but now I want to have my daddy back because without my daddy to help I will not be able to see the stars anyway.

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Blockbuster sells Marsh versus Mining By Zak Zeptner

illian Marsh, a highly respected member of the Adnyamathanha community in the Flinders Ranges and an active member of the NuclearFree Alliance believes the Government and mining corporations have ignored indigenous rights when it comes to mining uranium.

New owners Warren Hobbs and Kate Burton excitedly take control of the business from Kent Sumner. By Zak Zeptner Roxby Downs Blockbuster says goodbye to its previous owners and hello to its new proprietors, including local store manager Kate Burton. The deal to sell the Roxby Store has been in the works for months and was finalised on Monday December 1. “We’re selling with quite some regret; we’ve really enjoyed the business up here,” said previous co-owner Kent Sumner. With over 20 years experience in Video, Kent and his business associate Mark Easton, decided to purchase a chain of rental stores across South Australia in what was considered a great opportunity. Unfortunately, due to an overwhelming commitment of 14 stores, Markent Pty Ltd decided to hand the reins of the business on to Warren Hobbs of Schulz Hobbs and Kate Burton, who were more than happy to take over. “This just ﬁts with our overall direction as far as wanting to be involved in small businesses,” said Warren Hobbs when asked why he was purchasing the store. “I’ve made a number of visits to Roxby and I really fell in love with the town and wanted to be more involved.” Kate Burton, who has been the store manager for several years, is excited and overwhelmed

to be included as an owner of Blockbuster. “It’s a bit surreal at the moment but I think it will be very exciting and I’m looking forward to it,” she said. The joint ownership will make Kate the on-site owner and as Warren explains, a lot of the decisions will come from her since she “knows the store like the back of her hand.” “I think it’s sort of the natural progression because I’ve worked in the shop for so long and basically treated it as my own but I guess now it’s a more personal stake for me,” said Kate. Kent and Mark are keen to continue advising both Kate and Warren in the business, helping them to understand the systems required to run the store for “as long as they deem necessary”, and as Warren states, they are looking forward to dealing with them. As the takeover has only just occurred, both Kate and Warren are still deciding their plans for the store, though they maintain many of the services oﬀered to customers will remain. “I guess being a single store compared with Kent’s and Mark’s situation of owning 14 stores enables us to focus on just Roxby, which wouldn’t have been possible with the amount of workload these guys have had,” said Warren. “One thing we have talked about is ‘Library Live’ which

involves all DVDs store in their covers as opposed to locked away in drawers, which will mean a quicker process for customers.” While this does not seem to be a major change, Kent explains it will make the experience for the customer much quicker and will limit mistakes with discs going out. Warren is also keen to set up a television and game consol during market days for residents to test out games and systems. “Even if people don’t buy then, they’ve had a bit of fun seeing it,” said Warren. “To be able to play Ten Pin Bowling in the main street on the Wii would, I think, be quite captivating.” After two years of owning Roxby Downs Blockbuster, Kent offers some sound advice to the new owners. “Don’t buy 14 more! It’s a whole different ball of wax just running one store and with Kate being as intimate with the community as she is, knowing what they want, I think they’ll do a great job.” With a split ownership of the store, both Warren and Kate believe it will be a huge benefit to Roxby’s Blockbuster. “I can only see positives out of that and I think Kate is a very important link and she will be very fundamental in the business,” said Warren.

General consensus within the Roxby Downs community supports the expansion of the Olympic Dam mine; however, Ms Marsh is not among those. She says the proposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine has not included Aboriginal people in consultation and decision making. Ms Marsh also offered several comments concerning the Government’s position on uranium mining, stating: “From a moral point of view, they should be working more closely with indigenous communities rather than blatantly ignoring what communities want.” The Nuclear-Free Alliance member was so aggravated with the Government she blatantly refers to them as hypocrites for changing their stance concerning the Three Mines Policy. “They should be ashamed of themselves.” Even though the government and BHP Billiton claim the expansion of the Olympic Dam Mine will be a significant contributor to Australia’s economy, Ms Marsh remains adamant it will cause more harm than good, with particular concerns over the use of uranium and the ramifications of the left-over waste material. “The new government has actually intensified the problems by opening the doors for the nuclear industry to expand and by saying that they will continue to seek a place in Australia to store nuclear waste. It’s going to be somewhere in

remote or rural Australia, its wont be in Sydney or Adelaide or Canberra,” she said. “It’s remote and rural communities getting a kick in the arse all the time and getting the raw end of the deal from the commonwealth government.” The dumping of nuclear waste has been an ongoing issue in Australian for many years and is far from ﬁnding a solution, however the remote area around Woomera has been considered for a dumping ground. BHP Billiton Spokesperson Richard Yeeles believes Ms Marsh’s statement to be unfounded stating, “No ‘nuclear waste’ is ‘dumped’ in remote or regional areas of SA.” Ms Marsh, however, remains steadfast in her beliefs. “Rural and regional Australia is being targeted by the nuclear industry, by the mining companies and by our own government people. It’s got to stop.”

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It’s a tight fit at the CFS/SES shed We are hopeful a local business The Roxby Downs CFS and SES Bett Atkins. We have purchased a 12 x 8 x 6 will be able to do the job for us.” are bursting at the seams. The recent acquisition of logistics vehicles and trailers for both services has meant the current Emergency Services shed is too small. “Basically, the services have grown but not our facilities,” said

x 3 metre shed which we urgently need erected. “It’s a paying job,” said Mr Atkins. “It’s just that we need it completed quickly. Currently, we have trailers stored at the Andamooka CFS/SES Station which is most unsatisfactory.

For further information on the job, see page 16 for the tender notice The CFS are called out on average of once a week to a range emergencies including house ﬁres, accidents and alarm call outs.

Cruising with the music By Krystle Bower While some people like to sing in the shower, others prefer to belt it out in the comfort of their car. Singing in the car has topped the list of actions people indulge in while driving, according to a survey from SGIC. “Singing has been proven to have health beneﬁts, which include the release of endorphins that boost mood, so it’s hardly surprising that we like to give our vocal chords an airing while we drive,” SGIC spokesperson Tia Psaras said. Singing is said to keep drivers alert and Ms Psaras was hopeful the results meant people were not getting to comfortable when driving. “It’s refreshing to know that so many drivers choose to perform such a feel-good activity while driving,” Ms

Psaras said. While a majority of drivers choose to involve themselves in activities, others have suggested that they enjoy chilling out and relaxing while driving. “We hope that those drivers who are chilling out or relaxing aren’t taking it so easy that they stop concentrating on driving their car,” Ms Psaras said. Eating and drinking, as well as checking appearances in the mirror while driving are some of the more undesirable actions performed while driving, however survey results showed that mobile phones also attracted unwanted attention while driving, with one in ﬁve respondents admitting to making or receiving phone calls while in the car. “It’s certainly a better option to change CDs, tune the radio or select

a playlist on your mp3 player while you’re stationary – perhaps at a red light or before you leave your driveway,” Ms Psaras said. “Give your full attention to the road and driving your car.” Survey participants were also asked whether they thought driving was a good opportunity to catch up with unﬁnished business during the day, like phone calls; 85 per cent said they were unlikely to use their time driving to catch up with their day, however 12 per cent of the respondents said they would. “12 percent… that is cause for concern,” Ms Psaras said. With the thumbs up on singing in the car, there is little concern that people are going to stop belting it out now; instead they are encouraged to give it their best, as long as they don’t close their eyes.

WHAT CAN THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT DO TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS? The State Government wants to hear from the community during its preparation of a Small Business Statement, which will help shape South Australia’s future small business policy. The objective of the Statement is to create the most supportive business environment in Australia for small business to grow and prosper.

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People can make a submission by filling in one, or all, of the following forms 1. Emerging Themes Respond to any of the questions about the 5 main themes, ‘Reducing red tape’, ‘Workforce development and skills’, ‘Sustainability and climate change’, ‘Small business funding’, and ‘State Government assistance’

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omestic Violence is one of those serious issues that mainly happen behind closed doors remaining invisible to the wider community. White ribbon day, held on Tuesday November 25, bought the plight of victims, perpetrators and the community in dealing with this serious issue. Domestic violence is more common in Roxby Downs Domestic than we might like to believe. Domestic Violence is often misunderstood, with many people assuming that the term only applies to physical abuse. In fact domestic violence can take many forms. “I thought domestic violence always meant that someone had to be beating someone else up. I never realised the daily belittling, shouting, demands and isolating were all part of the same problem,” said a victim of domestic violence. There are multiple forms of abuse which include emotional, sexual and ﬁnancial abuse as well as neglect and negligent treatment. Emotional abuse includes the failure to provide a developmentally appropriate and supportive environment. Abuse can take the form of restricting a person’s movement, patterns of belittling, scapegoating, threatening, scaring, discriminating, ridiculing or and other non-physical forms of hostile or rejecting behavior. One of the most serious acts of domestic violence is to force someone into a sexual act against their will, this includes married couples; put simply No means No inside the house the same as it does in all social or work environments in the wider community. Financial abuse includes denying a partner access to funds, to making a partner solely responsible for all ﬁnances while they handle money irresponsibly. Neglect is the failure to provide health, emotional development, nutrition, shelter, and safe living conditions. Physical abuse is that which results in actual or potential physical harm and often leads to serious injury and rarely is it a single occurrence. The message is if they hit you once, they will do it again so get help. There is plenty of help for all situations. Domestic Violence can happen in any

relationship, whether gay, straight, black, white, young, old, man to women or visa versa. In every case the message is seek help. If you are a victim or an abuser get help now it is never too late, you do not have to live your life in fear. In Roxby Downs there is a great support system built on cooperation between the hospital, medical centre and a local counsellor. It doesn’t matter if you are the victim or the perpetrator there is always help available to aid in fixing the issue. Family and Youth Officer Tom Beever knows to well the secrets that live within this town, as a dedicated worker and loyal friend. Confidentiality binds Mr Beever from discussing any situations he may be aware of unless it poses an immediate threat. “Talk to someone, talk to anyone, come and see me, we are here to help,” Mr Beever said. In his position as Family and Youth Officer he is often called out to domestic violence cases to counsel couples and help them work through the issue, or remove the problem from this household. “We do have a domestic violence problem here in Roxby Downs,” Tom said. Tom also conducts organised sessions with couples to help them work through their problems. Another lifeline for the town is the Police and Hospital which is a place where a victim can go and feel safe and secure. “If they (victims) are in immediate danger, they can come to the hospital and we can help by touching base with the appropriate services for them,” Community Health Nurse Petra Noble said. “They do have somewhere to go if they need help” said Ms Noble. If people feel ashamed or afraid to seek assistance in Roxby Downs there are services available in Port Augusta or via the phone where victims can seek access to support and services through a hospital or councillor. The message for White Ribbon day is domestic violence is an issue that needs to be removed from the home, don’t let it take control of your life, make a change for the better, there is no shame in seeking help.

For information or counselling on Domestic Abuse contact: - Youth and Family Officer: Tom Beever 0439 898 159 - Port Augusta Regional Women’s & Children Support Service (08) 8642 4357 - Victim Support Service (08) 8641 1115 - Centrelink 13 10 21 - Flinders and Far North Community Health Services (08) 8648 5800 - Children, Youth and Family Services (08) 8648 5060 - Port Augusta Regional Women’s & Children’s Support Service (08) 8642 4357

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Would a Drag Strip help? Beware the Mosquito By Krystle Bower

n increase of hooning in Roxby Downs has sparked interest in the idea of introducing a drag strip to the rural area. Members of the public are fed up with the screeching of tires on local streets and want a place for hoons to go; to get them oďŹ&#x20AC; of the streets. The question raised by The Monitor is, would a Drag Strip help? It has been indicated by members of the community that a Drag Strip would be an eďŹ&#x20AC;ective way to keep hoons oďŹ&#x20AC; of the streets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an interesting suggestion

establishing a drag strip to control hoon driving,â&#x20AC;? Roxby Downs Council Administrator Bill Boehm said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not aware of this being carried out elsewhere or if this has been a success.â&#x20AC;? A drag strip is a place where motor vehicle enthusiasts can go and compete in a safe environment, giving them a chance to race and vent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a structured drag racing circuit would be beneficial to the community of Roxby Downs as long as it contributed to rendering the streets of Roxby Downs safer, free of hoon drivers,â&#x20AC;? Sergeant Stuart Paxton said. The subject of a drag strip was brought to light after rigorous eďŹ&#x20AC;orts

by the Police and community to keep hoon drivers oďŹ&#x20AC; of the street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best tool against hoon driving is the community; however in Roxby Downs the public are reluctant to take down registration numbers or give Police a statement so we can impound the hoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cars and send them to court,â&#x20AC;? Sergeant Paxton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local police have adopted a zero tolerance to hoon driving if and when we come across it.â&#x20AC;? And as far as how eďŹ&#x192;cient a drag strip would be in Roxby Downs: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only time will tell,â&#x20AC;? Sergeant Paxton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything that helps take the hoons oďŹ&#x20AC; the streets is beneďŹ cial to any community.â&#x20AC;?

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For rainwater tanks, Mr Kroemer sugith the recent rainfall in November comes the inva- gests placing a concoction of cod-liver oil in the tanks to create a ďŹ lm across the wasion of the Mosquito. ter that will kill newly hatched mossies.

These annoying and potentially dangerous creatures can be responsible for some series health concerns. To help prevent the spread of illnesses from these disease carrying bugs, people need to be aware of where they breed and how to prevent this. Trevor Kroemer, Roxby Council Water and Sewage Manager says mosquitoes breed in still water and only migrate from their breeding ground if strong winds force them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breed on running water, only still,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Kroemer. Places such as rainwater tanks, pot plants and water storing containers left outside are hotspots for these pest and precautions should be taken to prevent breeding.

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In this photo: Pt Augusta/Roxby Downs syndicate celebrating at the SARCLP Graduation. From left: Claire Wiseman (NRDB), Sean Holden (Office Of Regional Affairs), John McAuliffe(Tafe), Kimberley Cowey (BRT Eng), Sam Johnson (Elders), Verity Paterson (PA Hospital), Linley Shine (Indig Co-ord Cntr), Kaye Doyle (GHD), Hon Graham Gunn (Stuart) and Michelle Parker (Tafe)

wo of Roxbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leaders joined their fellow participants, as the group of 24 celebrated at the Graduation Dinner of the SA Regional Community Leadership Program last Thursday evening. The SARCLP, a winner in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SA Great Awards, hosted the Graduation Ceremony with participants and guests from Whyalla, Pt Pirie, Kadina, Roxby Downs and Pt Augusta. Also in attendance were the Member for Stuart Graham Gunn and his wife, Professor Neil Otway (Dean UniSA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whyalla) and his wife, as well as Bill Boehm and partner Kaye Doyle (a participant) and Special Guest Speaker, Professor Len Pullin (UniSA, City West - Adelaide).

Professor Pullin, who had worked with the Gippsland Community Leadership prior to moving to South Australia in 2004, suggested the concept to a number of community organisations in late 2005. This year is the ďŹ rst that the regional version of the program has run with the Upper Spencer Gulf and Roxby Downs group, modeled on both the regional Gippsland model and the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Foundation based in Adelaide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program has been an outstanding successâ&#x20AC;?, said Management Committee Chair, Russell Bambridge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group of people that have experienced the Program this year, have looked at as many of the local and state issues and topics as we could ďŹ t into 10 months, and are now far more informed on these issues than

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he Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) is a dedicated governance body aiming to providing management of an eﬃcient and resourceful community that works for all residents and visitors. Their tasks are numerous and the 12 enthusiastic committee members put in hours of work to ensure the people of Andamooka receive the best support available. APOMA is responsible for a collection of task, each of which they ensure are well tendered. “We basically perform all the municipal services a normal council does,” said APOMA Chair Peter Allen. Roads are a top priority for APOMA, with their responsibilities consisting of re-sheeting and rolling to ensure all motorways are safe and useable. Responsibility also lies with APOMA for maintaining the road to the lake and part way to Stuart Creek. APOMA takes considerable care in certifying the cemetery is well kept, tending to grave sites, arranging funerals and giving the deceased the respect

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they deserve. The distribution of water is a necessary obligation of APOMA, guaranteeing the distribution of the life-giving liquid to the residents of town. Animal control is tendered by APOMA, ordering the eradication of feral species posing a problem to the environment and ensuring vegetation and trees are well cared for and allowed to prosper. Tourism is a task APOMA manages well to provide tourists with information and places to visit when exploring Andamooka. The museum of old equipment at the edge of town as well as the restoration of the cottages are initiatives by APOMA to provide tourism attractions and signage at the visitor’s information bay is also updated by APOMA. The school, library and other community groups and organisations liaise closely with APOMA to provide the best opportunities to benefit all within APOMA oversees the painting and restoration of the town’s historical cottages the community of Andamooka. The airstrip is maintained by APOMA, constantly being grated and rolled to provide a safe landing strip for small aircraft and the prevention of vandalism is controlled by APOMA. By default, APOMA is responsible for the maintenance and control of the local dump - which is currently unfenced - ensuring the town remains clean and free of the rubbish that threatens to engulf the community. The welfare of community members is above all on the list of priorities for APOMA, offering advice and guidance to those suffering hard times. The APOMA office is also a central hub for the townsfolk of Andamooka, offering a place to escape the heat, have a coffee or simply chat with the friendly and caring staff. “For such a little community, it’s so full on,” said APOMA Executive Support Officer Anne Potter. APOMA has currently been conducting research into the development of a skate park for youth and a coin operated barbeque for the community. APOMA has also been strongly involved in the restoration of the cottages opposite the Community Hall, bringing to life a piece of the town’s history. If you have a problem, want to escape the heat of summer, or simply need a chat, APOMA are there for you, so come into the office in the Community Hall and see what the dedicated staff can do for you.

ANDAMOOKA CWA The Andamooka CWA will be closed on December 3, 5 and 6. It will reopen on December 10 and be closed again for Christmas from December 13 through to the end of January. Andamooka CWA wish all their customers and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. THE OPAL HOTEL The Opal Hotel will be hosting a Community Christmas Party on December 13, with Santa making an appearance at 4pm. The Opal Hotel would like to wish all their patrons, family and friends a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. APOLOGIES The Andamooka Opal Hotel Social Club would like to offer its apology for not being able to enter a float in this year’s Christmas Pageant due to their truck not being ready for transport. BINGO CLOSING DOWN After 30 years of holding Bingo, the club is sadly closing down due to a lack of numbers. Bev Burge, on behalf of the club, would like to say thank you to the Tuckerbox and IGA for offering their support in the way of prizes and to those few loyal bingo devotees who were there every week. On a happier note, the jackpot of $160 was won by Candy. The Bingo Club would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND CHILDCARE The Community Library and Childcare Centre will be open until December 19 and will reopen on January 19, 2009. The Library and Childcare Centre wish everyone a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year. TUCKER BOX The Tucker Box will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen from 6pm on Boxing Day for dinner. The Tuckerbox would like to thank all their patrons, family and friends for their support throughout the year and wish all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year.

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FRONTIER SERVICES Frontier Services, Andamooka Community Support Service and Andamooka Community Health Service wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The Andamooka Bus time is changing over the Christmas week, now leaving Andamooka at 10am for Roxby Downs and returning at 12.30pm. Thank you to all our volunteer drivers, community workers and volunteers. At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ. May God be with everyone and keep you safe and in good health. All the team at Frontier Services/Andamooka look forward to being of service to outback communities in 2009.

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Apoma membership If you wish to become members of Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association, you can join at the office in the Community Hall. Fees are $55 Family, $33 Single and $16.50 for Pensioners. Membership entitles you to vote at the Annual General Meeting in August and to attend, free of charge, the BBQ’s held throughout the year.

Management of the cemetary and dump are jobs undertaken by APOMA.

The Andamooka Calendar Every Wednesday: WEB & NTERNET TRAINING AT THE LIBRARY Every Thursday 10.30am: TODDLERS STORY TIME Every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm: SEW N SEWS SEWING GROUP Call Anne on 8672 7077. December 13: THE OPAL HOTEL Community Christmas Party Santa make appearance at 4pm. Page 6 – Thursday, December 4th, 2008

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Stage set Monitorrial for big Edito Bang! Remember the good kids B The

By Zak Zeptner

I have had reason to have contact with all our local schools, Andamooka, St Barbara’s and the Roxby Downs Area School during the course of this last year. I have also observed young people playing sport and interacting with the community through the Youth Access Council and just hanging out in the main street. Notwithstanding the natural over exuberance of youth, on nearly all occasions what I observe in Roxby Downs are friendly well behaved kids. Albeit, they can be a bit louder and irreverent than I might prefer, they are a pretty good bunch. The cross that youth often have to bear is the inappropriate behaviour of a few that absolutely muck up, vandalise property, binge drink, use drugs and speed around in cars. It is so easy in our frustration to paint them all black. We must also remember that the teenage years are a period when bodies, intellects and experiences grow

at varying rates often causing poor decision making. Not that it’s any excuse for unacceptable behaviour, but one or two mistakes does not brand a person for life.

Just over this last month I have had several opportunities to observe and talk with young people, most particularly with the girls who went on the Operation Flinders trip, the Cubs and Joeys who went to the Hoperee, and at the RDAS presentations. In all cases I noticed really well behaved, caring and enthusiastic kids. The sort you would label ‘Good” kids. Next time you see some kids really muck up or cause serious damage to themselves or other people’s property and you feel your anger rising against all youth, remember the good kids; there are a lot more of them than the few who choose to do it the hard way. Ray Goldie

ang introduces a cabaret performance written and directed by Sheila Culf celebrating 20 years of Roxby Downs. With details of the production kept under wraps, the meaning behind the title and what is actually happening in the performance is anyone’s guess, but judging from Sheila’s previous productions, the town is in for a treat. The idea for the cabaret began two years ago with a desire to present a celebration of Roxby’s twentieth birthday and has seen Sheila combing through countless resources to uncover the history of the town. “I expected to be bored but I found it very interesting,” said Sheila. “It was very diﬃcult to decide what to keep in and what to take out because I just couldn’t keep everything in. “Because it’s mostly factual, I wanted to add humour so working out how to do that was tricky but gradually it all came to me.” Sheila has written and is directing ‘Bang’ and admits there has been a considerable amount of work involved in creating this production. “It’s been very hard, especially with hours and hours of rehearsals and everyone has given up a lot of time to make it happen. They’ve all done very well.” Sheila has had a lifetime of experience in the theatre and ‘Bang’ is sure to reﬂect that. As a child, Sheila often performed, sang and directed productions and has taught drama in schools and colleges. Following her teaching days, Sheila be-

Sheila Culf and some of her dedicated cast are working hard to produce a performance that will go down in Roxby’s history. came a freelance theatre director, finding a great deal of work from people wanting her expertise and she also had a theatre company with a friend in England where she lived. Unfortunately, Sheila’s professional career is all but over, however, she is content to write and direct ‘amateur’ performances in Roxby. “Doing this is what makes me tick, this is what I think I am good at and it’s what really gives me a buzz. “I’d rather be doing amateur stuff than nothing.” Sheila confesses her joy in the theatre comes from seeing people grow. “For me, that’s probably the most important thing because people here come in with little experience and it’s lovely to see them progress; it’s magic because at the end they feel so fulfilled with what they have done.” Of course, with everything in this world, there often comes something one does not enjoy and Sheila is no exception. “I don’t like the production side of things, organising locations, rehearsal times and finding stage managers and lighting operators. I’d love to be in a position where all I have to do is write and direct.

“The production stuﬀ is what a producer would normally do but unfortunately I haven’t found anyone in town who can do that.” Creative blocks are also a constant in the world of writing and as The Monitor spoke with Sheila, she admitted she was currently working through a block. “The way I deal with it is I just sit at the computer and I write anything and then go back and look at it and sort through it; that’s how I deal with it, I just start.” Tickets for ‘Bang’ are currently on sale at Roxby Downs Sports Power for $25 each. There will be a bar open on production night from 7pm for pre-drinks and open again during the two intervals of the cabaret. Sheila asks all attending on the night to be quick in purchasing their drinks to ensure the production, which is three hours long, is able to continue quickly. Flash photography is also prohibited during the performance. and the public is reminded Bang is an adult show. ‘Bang’ will be showing at 7.30pm on December 4 and 5 at the Roxby Downs Car Club and all are welcome to attend.

Letters to the Editor Swim School I am writing in response to the article in the issue dated 27th November 2008. I have been living in Roxby for nearly ﬁve years and have owned and managed my own swim school for most of that time, and very successfully with approximately 70 children per week. Your article this week states that the only swim lessons available are through the swim club, this is totally untrue I teach children from 6 months of age to primary school. Although I am also full and am normally six months prior to the swim season, the point is there is a swim school already operating in Roxby and I am a Royal Life Saving endorsed

swim school. Having taught for many many years and spent most of my life in a pool as either a teacher or competitive swimmer on arrival to Roxby I approached the Rec. centre for a job and was told there was no position for a swim teacher (at the time the centre was under diﬀerent management). As I love teaching I decided to start Roxby Swim School. I think it is fantastic that the Rec. centre is ﬁnally starting a swim program of their own but please get your facts straight before quoting in a newspaper. Jennette Felton Owner Manager Roxby Swim School

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GENERAL INFORMATION BOARD MEETINGS 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 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

Yvette retires from Board and Forum By Zak Zeptner

Yvette Mooney is stepping down as chair of the Community Board and Arts Forum for some much needed rest. Having chaired the board and forum for three years, Yvette feels she has done her time and is now ready to hand over the torch and let someone else take over. “It’s just time to hand it on,” said Yvette. Yvette ﬁrst became involved in the Board through knowing people on the interim board which sparked her interest and she decided to join out of a desire to help develop the Roxby Downs Community. Through her three years on the Board, Yvette has been involved in implementing policies, such as membership and media strategies, and has been trialling many initiatives put forth. Through the Arts Forum, Yvette has been involved in developing strategic plans for the forum, organising the direction it would take and what it wanted to achieve, while putting together events such as the Red Earth Festival. “It’s been very interesting; I’ve seen

a lot of changes and met a lot of interesting people and keen community members,” said Yvette. “I would have to say the best part was seeing the Red Earth Festival go from a wild idea to becoming a reality and seeing the forum help local artists in some way, shape or form.” Of course, as with any organisation, there have been aspects of chairing the Board and Forum that have been less than enjoyable. “Like a lot of people, I’m not big on going to meetings,” laughed Yvette. “Mostly governance issues and red tape are the main unenjoyable aspects, the nuts and bolts side of things.” Despite this, Yvette seriously recommends joining the Board or Forums, both for the sake of the community and for the sake of you. “It’s a good group to get involved in and it really opens your eyes to a lot of the activities going on in Roxby,” she said. “We need new people feeding us new ideas so it doesn’t become the same people all the time. “I would recommend people join for the sake of the Board and Forums and Yvette has thoroughly enjoyed chairing the Board and Arts for them to network, to help, and to Forum but says it is time to pass on the torch. get involved.”

Christmas tree Festival a success The Christmas Tree Festival is open and now on display at the art gallery, there are 17 trees to feast your eyes on with some quirky designs. The exhibit will be up until December 5, and viewing times are during business hours of the precinct. On Wednesday, November 26 a panel of ﬁve judges picked the best for each category and submitted them to be tallied.

An initiative of the Environment Forum

3 green tips to simplify your life: Waste Facts 1. Organic food and garden waste make up 48% of South Australia’s landfill rubbish bin, that’s nearly half of all waste that could be composted. 2. An Average Australian Household sends 800 kg of waste to the tip each year; in Adelaide 681 kg and 722 kg in non-metropolitan areas is collected from kerbsides. 3. Australians use 6 billion plastic bags a year; if these were tied together they would stretch around the world 37 times.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 3 at the Tavern. Organiser of the event Jennifer Houlden would like to thank all the sponsors BHP Billiton, Freshwater Systems, Roxby Downs Club, Roxby Tavern, Mensland, Far North Photos, Big Sky Credit Union, MPS, Wendy’s, Thirsty Camel Bottle Shop & Roxby Leisure.

The Festival of Trees can be viewed at the Roxby Cultural Precinct until Decemeber 5

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By Krystle Bower

ew innovative fabrics and styles of today’s reusable nappies have been adopted by the fashion conscious parent, but who would have known that by dressing baby up mum and dad are helping save the planet. Reusable Nappy Week was held on October 13 to 19 with events being held nationally to show parents and carers what reusable nappies are really like. The Australian Nappy Network (ANN) is now encouraging parents to genuinely consider the type of nappies they choose to primarily use on their children. Landﬁlls in Australia alone are seeing a dramatic increase of disposable nappies which is causing a substantial and unnecessary environmental impact. Australians currently throw away one billion disposable nappies every single year according to new research, and each nappy takes up to 300 years to decompose. According to Lucy Westerman, Director of the ANN and mother of two young sons, “The environmental www.themonitor.com.au

impact of disposable nappies is immense – not only are vast quantities ending up in landfill but you also have to consider the impact of the materials, chemicals and resources that go into the manufacturing and packaging of them and consequently the health implications.” Currently on the market is a terrific range of easy to use, highly effective and comfortable alternatives to disposable nappies. “Today’s options come in wonderful styles and colours and use some very innovative fabrics making them stylish, fun and environmentally sound for your baby to wear.” Lucy Westerman said. “These days’ current reusable nappies tend to be produced from highly absorbent eco-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo and hemp.” Not only are the new materials incredibly effective and soft for your baby to wear, but they are also made using the smallest amounts of water and chemicals, leaving a minimal impact in their production. The new reusable nappies make changing baby so much easier while still being eco friendly, no longer requiring soaking like regular cloth nappies, the reusable nappies are quick drying, fitted like disposables

or ﬂat, they also come with Velcro, snappis or press stud fasteners, depending on your preference, and these new innovative nappies can last for years. Ms Westerman explained, “the type of nappies chosen are very important – for your baby’s health and comfort, the environment and of course your pocket.” For further information please visit www.reusablenappyweek.com. au or for further information please contact Bridget Jackson on 0411 160 293.

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Curious weather conditions By Zak Zeptner

s people rugged up during November, one cannot help but wonder what is going on with the weather? Heavy rains, brutal lightening storms, strong winds and freezing days are common in winter but during the last month of spring, this is an unusual occurrence for Roxby Downs. Reports released by the Bureau of Meteorology have revealed a considerable diﬀerence between the weather of November 2008 and November 2007. C o n c e r n i n g R ox b y Downs, it is 5.5 degrees cooler on average than last year with this month’s highest temperature in the mid 30s, compared to last year’s temperatures of over 40 degrees.

Surprisingly, Roxby D o w n s h a s re ce i v e d 31.2mm of rain this November compared to 4mm in November 2007. These greater rains have raised hopes for many concerning the reﬁlling of Lake Mary, however Ross Orr, an avid lake user who was recently there, says there has been no change in the water level. Diﬀerences such as this have been recorded across the Far North region with towns like Maree and Oodnadatta receiving 25mm more rain than last year. In fact, Marla was fortunate enough to receive 56.9mm more rain last month than November 2007. Temperatures are also dropping to around three degrees less than they were this time last year. So could this mean we

are in for a mild summer? Senior Meteorologist Paul Lainio states: “Roxby Downs is headed for the same chance of a warmer summer as a cooler summer; there is no great indication for warmer or cooler conditions.” While the weather in Roxby is unusual, Mr Lainio remains conﬁdent the conditions are quite normal for this time of year. “It’s not unusual for November to get some tropical moisture to come down and with the rapidly heating land during spring that can trigger off thunderstorm activity.” In fact, there is an expectation for more of the same weather conditions, though Mr Lainio states as we progress to the summer season, weather patterns are generally more benign.

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RIGHT: Last week’s lightning storm provided some spectacular imagery over Andamooka. Photographs by Nick Hayes.

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ABOVE: Presenters Jean ans Teya Dunn enjoying the RoxFM Christmas Party. RIGHT: Kristina Meredith RoxFM’s station manager plays Mother Christmas by handing out gifts to presenter Scott Sauerwald.

Weddings

Jay & Kara Schubert were married in Pt Lincoln at the Pt Lincoln Lutheran Church on November 1. Photograph by Dale. Tanya Green and Andrew Fyfe were married in Donnybrook (WA) at Tanya’s parents’ farm on October 11. Photo by Laura McIlwaine, also of Roxby.

ON THE TOP: Clancy Crafter-King slides on the water slide ABOVE: Shana, Chris, Jan and Steve enjoy the relaxation of the Christmas party

Birthdays

Isaias Gonzalez and Rafael Toledo The Andamooka Opal Hotel Social Club would like to thank all businesses & individuals who generously donated goods & services towards their 2008 Christmas Rafﬂe.

The chileans Isaias Gonzalez and Rafael Toledo get together to celebrate their Birthdays last November 21st.

Proud Sponsors of the Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant 2008 Jingle bells, jingle bells, clean the red dust off the sleigh, Ov’ sand dunes of the outback, Santa’s on his way, Hey! It’s time for friends ‘n’ family and lots of Christmas cheer, Stay safe this festive season and right throughout next year! The team from Raine & Horne Roxby Downs & “Pat the Wombat” wish to thank all our clients for their patronage throughout 2008 and look forward to seeing you in 2009. Our office will be closed from Wed 24th Dec 2008 reopening Mon 5th Jan 2009 - contactable on 0408 366 614 throughout. Page 10 – Thursday, December 4th, 2008

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Roxby Downs Area School Celebrates a stellar year

oxby Downs Area School held its Presentation Night last week during which it recognised the achievements of its students and thanked its many teachers, volunteers and sponsors. Acting Principal Mrs Helen Bennie spoke of the school’s and students’ success throughout the year, thanking those who have helped out through

the course of the year by volunteering their time and eﬀort to provide the best opportunities for the students of RDAS. Special thanks must go to the evening’s sponsors: Bianco Building Supplies, Precision Engineering, Roxby Downs Community Club, Roxby Downs Tafe, Mine Power Solutions, Roxby Traders – Mitre 10, Gateways for Youth and the Education and Workplace Training Forum.

ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE: Year 12 Graduation Class. 1: Hope And Warren. 2: Adrian D’Amore entertained the audience with his piano medly. 3: Reece Lambert delivered an excellent stand up comedy routine. 4: Jodie was well recognized for her succeful year 12 as winner of. 5: Casey Potts topped of a great year winning on top of her SA Great Award last week.

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The winners of the school wards are: Class Awards:

Year 12 Kate Bennie Achievement: Casey Potts Eﬀort: Kelvin D’Amore Year 11 Art Schultz Achievement: Kristen Worby Eﬀort: Thomas Wilson

Year 9 Norm Evans/ Greg Genovese Achievement: Ryan Worby Eﬀort: Hannah Scarr Success Through Endeavour: Jarred Alves Daw

and 12 The Arts: Jessica Sims Mathematics: Kelvin D’Amore Technology: Daniel Lonie Society and Environment: Georgina Chinner Food and Hospitality: Elyse Weir School Based Apprenticeship: Timothy West

Year 8 Chris Jones/ Ben Summerton Achievement: Nicholas Hombsch Effort: Centaine Casserly Year 11 Hassan Bhatti/ Rebecca Success Through Endeavour: Thomas Gardner Russell Special Prize Awards Achievement: Timothy West Sport Award Yr 10-12: Elyse Weir Year 8 Rob Scott Effort: Georgina Chinner Sport Award Yr 7-9: Courtney Sims Achievement: Keira Clark Year 10 Jessica Horne/ Sharon Fuss RITE Award Yr 10: Hope Robertson Effort: Dylan Male Achievement: Daniel Stetco Success Through Endeavour: Henry & Adam Warren Effort: Madeline Mason Citizenship Yr 10-12: Casey Potts Harrison Success Through Endeavour: Nadine Citizenship Yr 7-9: Adrian D’Amore Beytell Year 7 Ali Knights Principals Award Yr 10-12: Jody Achievement: Danielle Weir Luscombe Year 10 George Moreitis Effort: Alexandra Jansen Principals Award Yr 7-9: Alex Tyler, Achievement: Jordan Scarr Success Through Endeavour: Zac Caltex Allrounder & Kristen Warby Effort: Dhanshree Rajegaonkar Ingles Integrity and Caring: James Success Through Endeavour: Beenham Ebonee Vandenberg Year 7 Wade Ball Student Voice Aw ard: Jo d y Achievement: Louise Rohlach Year 9 Natasha Houston Luscombe Effort: Catalina Moraga Achievement: Renee Rohriach Success Through Endeavour: Luke Australia Day Defence Force Long Effort: Nikki Pedler Tan Award: Adam Warren, Jody Success Through Endeavour: Ryan Luscombe & Kelvin D’Amore Elizabeth Gray Year 7 Natalie Jones Sport Recognition Award: Demmy Orr, Stuart Orr & Ty James HancockAchievement: Nastasja Nikolic Year 9 Lee Copeland/ Michael Brooks Inglis Eff ort: Madison Evans Achievement: Thomas Hormbsch Success Through Endeavour: James Excellence Service to the School: Effort: Shauna Franks Steve Marsh O’Connell Success Through Endeavour: Katie Rowan Ramsey Award: Rachel Collins Curriculum Awards – Year 11 Young

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Community Health Nurse promotes road safety By Krystle Bower

Roxby Downs Community Health Nurse Kane McInerney is encouraging people to take extra caution these holidays. One in three fatal accidents are caused by fatigue Australia wide, Mr McInerney hopes to make drivers aware of the potential dangers of driver’s fatigue, and to educate them on how to

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avoid a serious accident. “With the Christmas and New years holiday celebrations and many people driving long distances for the holidays, I thought it was important for me to promote road safety awareness as a community health nurse,” Mr McInerney said. Drivers who have had a lack of sleep, shift workers, drivers under the age of 25,

fit for the journey ahead staying alert take regular breaks be in control get enough rest understand your responsibilities

eat, drink and rest properly

or commercial drivers have an increased chance of having an accident on the roads due to drivers’ fatigue. Some pain medications, anti-depressants and sedatives came cause you to become drowsy. “Fatigue causes you to lose concentration which slows your reaction time and can potentially have serious consequences if you are behind the wheel of a vehicle,” Mr McInerney said. Fatigued is caused by a tired body, when the body does not get enough sleep it cannot maintain concentration levels to be able to drive safely. Doing physically and mentally demanding work when you are meant to be asleep will cause fatigue. Fatigue is a serious issue on Australian roads, and driving when your tired is not recommended, you

may think that you will be ﬁne, but what about your passengers. “Tell (the drivers) to wake up to themselves. I am worried about the lives of the innocent victims, this concerns me,” Mr McInerney said. If you start to become agitated or irritable when driving, it is an indication that you are becoming fatigued and need to take a rest. Other signs that you are or may be fatigued are loss of concentration, not remembering the last few kilometres you drove and diﬃculty keeping your eyes open. The worst time to hop on the road is between the hours of 12am to 8am and 1pm to 3pm, this is when your body clock is at its lowest and you will feel excessive tiredness. To avoid fatigue it is

as simple as taking a few little steps. Take a short break every 150km or two hours, share long drives with someone else, avoid driving in high risk times if possible, avoid drinking alcohol before driving, take a 20 minute power nap if required, and seek medical advice if you have trouble sleeping. “Rest properly and get some good sleep before you are about to drive a long way,” Mr McInerney said. “High energy drinks like coﬀee and cigarettes will not help you when you are fatigued.” Fatigue will get the best of anyone if given the chance, it doesn’t matter how strong you think you are, if your body is tired you will not be able to ﬁght it. Be awake and aware these holidays, so that you and your precious packages arrive home safely.

SPEED/ALCOHOL crash risk comparison

Drink Driving If you drink and drive, you place yourself and the community at risk.

Speed Drive within the legal speed limit and take into consideration local road conditions.

Ina ttentiv e Driving Inattentiv ttentive Unsafe overtaking, Dangerous Driving, Following too close and Fatigue.

The above crash risk comparison diagram shows the comparative speed and Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reading. For Example: Travelling at 70 Km/h (10 Km/h over the speed limit), you have the same crash risk potential as if you have a blood alcohol content of .10.

PASSENGERS Sea Seatt Belts Always wear your seat belt.

s oad User Users Road ulnera able R Vulner Pedestrians, Motor Cycles, Cyclists.

If you’re a passenger in a motor vehicle you may face a life or death decision. DON’T let the driver z speed z drink drive z drive while tired

It could save your life.

Smart Bags, Smart Driving By Krystle Bower

Local group Roxby Road Safe is promoting safe driving during the holidays. With support from BHP Billiton Olympic Dam and local community groups, Roxby road safe is promoting the importance of staying safe on the roads. BHP Billiton has provided Roxby Road Safe with a grant of $6,000 from the Olympic Dam Community Development Program to distribute promotional bags containing important road safety information. Known as the Smart Bag its contents focus on reminding people of the ﬁve main causes of injury and fatality on the road, speeding, not wearing seatbelts, drink driving, fatigue and reckless driving. “By supporting Roxby Road Safe we want to make sure that people keep themselves and their families’ safe while on the road,” said John Warneke, BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Safety Manager. “We still see too many people speeding or not wearing their seatbelts which can be potentially tragic.” Roxby Road Safe will

distribute a total of 4000 bags containing information that could possibly save someone’s life. 2000 of the bags will be distributed to people staying in Roxby and Olympic Dam Villages, while the other 2000 will go directly into the community. “The recent Safe Travel promotion day was all about trying to prevent serious accidents on a local level as well as out of town travel,” Family and Youth Councillor Tom Beever said. “The fatal ﬁve elements are continually leading to road fatalities and serious injuries.” Roxby Road Safe are still trying to ﬁll the bags, not wanting to distribute them without the correct information. “The information in the Smart Bags will hopefully serve as an educational focus as well as a serious reminder of safe road travel concepts,” Mr Beever said. The bags are not scheduled for release, however Roxby Road Safe will release them in the near future in the wake of Christmas with many people having to travel on the roads to reach their holiday destination.

School leaving age raised

he South Australian school compulsory leaving age will be lifted from 16 to 17 in 2009. The changes are being implemented due to new ﬁgures showing an increase of students completing Year 12. Figures show more than 75 percent of students who completed school in Year 8 in 2004 have gone on to complete Year 12 in 2008. Premier Mike Rann has stated parents, teachers, schools and the state government have put the spotlight on helping young people achieve their full potential by staying in school. “That focus has led to Page 12 – Thursday, December 4th, 2008

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greater recognition about the long-term beneﬁts of completing Year 12 in terms of better employment, housing and life prospects,” said Mr Rann. “Our $84 million package of ‘school to work’ measures is already starting to reshape senior secondary education in South Australia to enable more young people to develop skills for a better future.” The decision to increase the school compulsory leaving age is part of a government reform to the state’s senior secondary school system which includes 10 new trade schools, an overhaul of the South Australian Certiﬁcate of Education and new ‘learn or earn’ legislation.

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BBQ’s and Power Boards are yours safe?

By Krystle Bower It is fire season and amongst the largest causes of fires are gas leaks and electrical fires, so its time to get wise and protect your home from an accident. During summer people often pull out the old barbecue and get ready for some summer sizzling, and while cleaning the barbecue is at the top of the list safety isn’t. Checking the cylinder and hose for leaks is the most important and simplest way of ensuring barbecue safety. “Barbecues are often exposed to harsh weather conditions when out of use in the cooler months, which means hoses can split and connections can be damaged. It’s important to check the gas connections are leak free before using the barbecue, especially if the barbecue has been left idle for Check your gas bottle hose regularly.

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Monitor REAL ESTATE some time,” says Graham Brake, managing director of appliance company, Black and Stone. The Black and Stone Gas Safety Gauge is available, easy to attach the Gauge screws directly into the gas cylinder and operates as an all-in-one safety device that detects leaks and automatically shuts off the gas should a major leak occur. Protecting your family should be a number one priority in any home, and it doesn’t take much. Another major cause for concern over the summer season is power boards, often over used, the heat and moisture can cause an electrical fire. “Gas leaks and fires from domestic appliances are more common than you think,” Mr Blake said. There is no time like the present to check you are using your power boards correctly, according to the Office of the Technical Regulator within the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI).

penetrating the home in the ﬁrst place. While better than nothing, internal shades such as blinds and curtains have distinct disadvantages as they are trying to deal with rays that have already penetrated the glass. A recent article suggested that direct sunlight provided the equivalent heat of a single bar radiator for every square metre of glass. As a result a hot pocket of air builds up in the space between the window and the internal shading. Hot air rises and as it escapes to the ceiling cooler air is drawn in to begin the heating process all over again. The result is often a gloomy but oppressively hot room. However, internal shading is preferred by many as it is usually easier to use and cheaper to buy.

The state’s Technical Regulator, Rob Faunt, says everyone should look at how they are using power boards to make sure they are safe. For safety’s sake, when using electrical power boards, make sure you do not connect high demand appliances like electric room heaters to them and under no circumstance should you connect a double adaptor or power board into another. Keep power boards out of the reach of children and pets, never use a power board that is damaged or wet; also ensure that your home is protected by a safety switch. Your home can be a sanctuary or danger to anyone or anything, and it comes down to how you maintain the property, be aware of any faults and constantly make sure appliances are up to date and in working conditions to make sure they are safe this summer.

Retractable awnings are still the most popular shade device because of their ﬂexibility and the possibility of shading outdoor areas as well as windows. However, they can be prone to weather damage, especially in a sudden storm while you are away from home. Technology is defeating

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Monitor LIFESTYLE Robertson’s Rambles Schoolies… As the end of the year nears, there are many things that people look forward to: businessmen and women are thinking of deadlines, Christmas parties and holidays; children think of Santa’s arrival and presents; tourists are planning the best New Years Eve location; and Year 12 school students are thinking about their ideal schoolies location. Most leaving students might already be on their trip in locations such as Port Lincoln and the Gold Coast. Others may be planning a cruise with friends or a trip to Bali. Wherever the location of choice is, there is no doubt that the 17 and 18 year old crew of kids are out to have a good time. It is the time for the Leavers of 2008 to let their hair down and rebel against the restrictions and regulations that they endured for 13 years of their life. Kindergarten to Year 12 is a long time to be answering to teachers, wearing a uniform and locked into a 9am – 3pm day. It is a hard slog through tests, essays and exams. Unbeknownst to these youthful party-goers is the fact that the rest of their life will fall into a similar routine as that once endured at school. Upon leaving the safety of the school grounds, the children will realise that the “real world” is not a walk in the park; they will realise that the teachers supported and helped them along the way, with every essay and every test. Students choosing to further their studies at university will realise that school wasn’t so bad – after all, there were teacher’s

hand feeding you the whole way through. The Lecturers are not like teacher, they simply recite what information they have and walk out. It is up to the student to be autonomous in their performance in order to achieve good grades. Tutors will be available for each subject, providing support for each subject, but will have limited availability. Don’t get me wrong – uni is great and it was the most fun I ever had studying. I would recommend the experience to anyone! But just know that despite how enticing “Toss the boss” sounds on Friday afternoon, your economics essay really is more important – there won’t be a teacher there to tell you that. Those students that choose to directly enter the workforce will soon ﬁnd their life falling back into a locked regiment as experienced at school. However, they may find that these hours will stretch and most often become 8am – 5pm. Uniform may not be mandatory, but there will be a certain expectation on your appearance. Thus you will ﬁnd that a part of your wardrobe exhibiting a sense of uniformity. To all schoolies – celebrate your school years, party hard but be safe, careful and aware of your surroundings. Remember: school was a time for growth as a human, learning as an individual and structuring for the rest of your life. Appreciate it and take what you can from it, because you will use many aspects from those years for all of your days.

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ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Saturday morning by appointment. Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE Occupational Therapist -Speech PathologistDietician - Podiatrist Phone: 8671 9020 CHILD ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Phone: 1800 819 089 HEARING SERVICES 9:00am-2:30pm Monday to Friday Phone:1800 006 303 PRAM WALKING GROUP 9:30am Friday Meet outside the Dunes Café DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUG Phone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use) ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICER Crisis and relationship councelling, mediation and support. Phone: 8671 2892 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.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 BINGO (All proceeds go to the community) 7:00pm Tuesdays At Tuckerbox in Andamooka CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIES Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 10:30am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated) Fun for young children and mums Meet at Roxby Downs Library PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Call Jakki: 8671 2323 PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten 10:00am - 11:30am Friday

GENERAL INFORMATION SCHOOL TERMS 2008 Term 4: October 13th - December 12th 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 10:30am 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday of the month 5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month 9:30am every Sunday during school terms FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCH An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 9.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School Library ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 9:00am 78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby Downs ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH MORNING 10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 9:30am - 11:00am Thusrday 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Meet at the Dunes Café Phone: 8672 7213 RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH 8:00am Sunday 10am Sunday Worship. Social bike riding group For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 Meet at Stuart Road roundabout 1032 DADS AND KIDS December 21st COMMUNITY MEETINGS For Dad’s and kid’s of all ages Meet at the Lions Park Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board ROXBY DOWNS’ CHILDCARE Community Board, Forums and Partnerships see 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday schedule on the Community Matters page. Phone: 8671 0911 For more information call Michelle Hales on TODDLERS’ STORY TIME - Fun for 1-4 years. 8671 0010 10:30am Monday ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB Phone: 8672 7018 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at Andamooka Community Library Meet at the Dunes Café ROXFM SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - to For more information contact Kaye Doyle fill the vacancies of President and Committee ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Members to the Board 3pm December 7th at the Roxby Downs Club Andamooka Community Hall All are invited to attend. Any RoxFM memMondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm bers of 6 months or more are invited to nomi- Phone: 0427072710 nate. A board meeting will follow afterwards. OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP For more information, call Kristina on 8671 2545. Phone: 8671 2892

Roxby’s Hottest 105 Songs Of All Time As Voted By You! We’re counting down to New Year’s Eve and we need your help!

Nominate your 5 favourite songs of all time and go in the running to win an 8GB iPod Touch and Logitech Speaker Dock, valued at $420! You could also win 1 of 3 runner-up CD packs. Simply fill out this form and drop it into the voting box at RoxFM, the Roxby Downs Community Club, or post: RoxFM PO Box 642 by 5pm Friday December 19.

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Zeppy’s reviews TV Review: Prison Break

Explosively addictive With the release of Season 3 of Prison Break on DVD, now is as good a time as any to get into this stunning series ﬁlled with more twists than a pretzel. It is creative, shocking, intelligent, surprising and addictive. Once you start with Prison Break, you won’t be able to stop. The show follows Michael Scoﬁeld, a brilliant structural engineer, in his quest to break his brother out of jail, who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Series one follows Michael’s endeavours to free his brother from the prison his company helped build. While in jail, Michael makes friends, enemies and elaborate plans to ensure he and his brother escape to the shores of Panama to live happily ever after. But while Michael is trying to free his brother, the very people who framed him on the outside are doing everything in their power to ensure Lincoln is executed for assassinating the Vice President’s brother. Secrets and surprises dominate this series as conspiracies are revealed, bonds are formed, enemies are created and lives are changed forever. Like any great television show, the world of Prison

Break expands in its second series, as Michael and Lincoln continue with their escape from jail, while trying to expose the villainous ‘company’ for framing Lincoln. Season three gets even better, with the show taking a completely different turn, and the twists keep coming. It may only be 15 episodes long due to the writers’ strike, but every episode is captivating. Prison Break is spectacular in its production and acting. Australia’s own Dominick Purcell stars as Lincoln Burrows, Chris Vance of All Saints features predominately in season three and the gorgeous Holly Valance makes special appearances, showing off the talent of these Aussie greats. The boundaries of morality and ethics are questioned extensively throughout Prison Break, with the characters facing dilemmas involving forming alliance with murderous criminals and how far a person will go to save the ones they love. Prison Break is exceptional; there is no other word for it. Fast-paced, action filled and dramatic, this is certainly a series for those with a love for character driven, jaw-dropping entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The Verdict: 4/5

Book Review: Sleepers

Brutal, emotional, gripping Based on true events, Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra, is a gripping and emotional read into the lives of four friends and the hardships their received while incarcerated in a delinquent detention facility. The novel tracks the lives of the four friends, brutally illustrating the end of innocence and the lengths they will go to for friendship. Beginning in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1960s, Carcaterra details his life with his friends, committing petty street crimes in the neighbourhood, running errands for the mob, whatever they needed to do to survive and ward off boredom. That is, until one of their petty crimes suddenly turns violent and the four boys find themselves whisked off to a penitentiary in upstate New York. There, they are ridiculed and tortured, not by the other inmates, but by the adult guards, who constantly degrade, bully and rape the boys. Years later, the boys are grown up and have gone their separate ways. One is a lawyer, one is a journalist and two are the founding and most brutal members of the West Side Gang. Out of the blue, events are put in motion that leads the boys through a high profile court case and elaborate conspiracies aimed at unmasking the truth of the hardships and brutality they suffered at the hands of the state. A sleeper is street talk for

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both a contract killer and a person who has spent time in prison and both statements stand true for this book. Sleepers is a dramatic, emotion-tugging tale filled with vicious scenes that will make you to want to put the book down and keep reading at the same time. Carcaterra claims all events in the book are true, though names, dates and locations have been altered to protect the innocent and the guilty. Sleepers is a book for anyone thrilled by an exceptional drama and a creative scheme to unveil those who would do wrong in the world. After reading just the first page, it is no wonder this book spent weeks atop the bestsellers list and is now a major motion picture staring Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Dustan Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Sleepers is a thrilling and gripping emotional journey that is definitely worth the read.

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Installation of concrete floor to shed, Installation of power to the new shed, including power points and lights. Job to be completed as soon possible, within 4-6 weeks of acceptance of quote.

BRAND new (still in box) NEC Notebook. Includes “Compare Office” programme. Cost $1350.00, will sell for $990.00 o.n.o. Phone Cherie 8671 3343

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Web: www.roxbycouncil.com Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au A BIG THANK YOU Council wishes to thank both Cowell Electric for providing their bucket truck and Cat Rental for supplying a scissor lift, for erecting Christmas banners and lights in Richardson Place. We trust and hope you enjoy them. FOR SALE BY TENDER Second Hand and Used Plant Equipment & Scrap – surplus to Council requirements. Sale Catalogue is available from the Council Offices or the website at: www. roxbycouncil.com Viewing of goods will be between 8.00am and 10.00am. on Saturday 6th December 2008 at the Council yards, Olympic Way. Tenders can be handed in at the Council during office hours 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Tenders close 5.00pm on Tuesday 9th December, 2008. BUSHFIRE PREVENTION: Saturday 1st November saw the start of the Fire Danger Season. This will continue until 31st March, 2009. Some points to consider: - Cleaning up around yards - Clean out gutters - Trim trees, especially those brushing against the house - Clear undergrowth where possible - Make yourself fully aware of the BBQ regulations When cleaning the rubbish, please be aware of snakes and rodents. Incase of Fire dial 000 When next visiting the council offices, please take your free copy of Preparing for Bushfires Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours The Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours are 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the dumping of litter in reserves or lands surrounding the town attract an expiation penalty fee of $315.00 as per the Local Government Act. Collect your free magnet when next in the office. RUBBISH COLLECTION Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent flies and birds from accessing rubbish. Please be diligent as littering attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee of $315.00

– ie: over flowing bins. For disposal of old batteries these can be disposed of at the Opal Road Landfill Dump. DEPOSIT OF RUBBISH ETC Under Local Government Regulations it is an offence to deposit rubbish, goods, materials earth, stone gravel or any other substance on a public road or place. This will incur a penalty and a fine. ILLEGAL PARKING This is a friendly reminder from Council, that parking in the following zones is illegal: WITHIN THE ROXBY DOWNS TOWNSHIP: -A loading zone - A drop off zone - A disabled park WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS: - Parking on a nature strip - Parked on local government land. - Vehicle left on side of the road for greater than 24 hours - Parked in the opposite direction of oncoming traffic. Under the Local Government Act, Council has the power to instigate Infringement Notices and/or impound the vehicle(s) for the noted offence. If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply. Please make yourself aware of all the parking regulations and signage. ADVERTISING ON COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE Advertising on Council infrastructure such as light poles can attract expiation notices under the Local Government Act. If you spot any such advertising please notify the Council. DOG REGISTRATION - Dog registrations are for 12 months in the financial year calendar. (July 08 – June 09), NOT 12 month calendar year. Grace period for registration expired on 31 August 2008; thereafter an $80.00 expiation fee applies under section 33 of the Dog and Cat Management Act. - Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued. - Make sure when changing your address, you also change the address of your dog(s) If infringement notices are not paid by the due date, then a fine will apply. RATES 08/09 Financial year Rates have been declared and have been issued. Due date for the 1st Quarter was 30th September 2008. The 2nd Quarter instalment accounts have now been posted. The instalment due dates are: 16th December 2008, 17th March and the 16th June 2009. If you

have any enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010. ELECTRICITY Reminder notices for 30th September 2008 Quarter are now overdue. Disconnection pending notices have now been issued. Please pay account by due date to avoid disconnection of power. WATER Quarterly accounts for the 30th September 2008 are now overdue. Reminder notices have now been issued with the late fee added. GENERAL INFORMATION for Electricity & Water - Autopays & Direct Debits - All MONTHLY AUTOPAYS AND DIRECT DEBITS are taken out on the 20th of each month. - All QUARTERLY AUTOPAYS are taken out on the DUE DATE of the Notice - All QUARTERLY DIRECT DEBITS are taken out on the 20th day of which the notice is due. LOCAL WEBSITE & EMAIL ADDRESS Visit our website and read what’s new: www.roxbycouncil.com If you need to contact us, please Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au SERVICE SA Service SA operate at the council ofﬁce on Wednesday and Thursdays ONLY between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm. Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions. No learner written theory tests to be started after 4.00pm. WASTE OIL DISPOSAL Council operates a waste oil collection facility at the Roxby Downs Landﬁll site. Disposal of all used motor oil at this facility is free. For Further information contact Council 8671 0010 or BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154. No cooking oils, coolants, diesel, or diesel blended fuels (bio Diesel) are to be deposited into the unit. This Facility is open 1pm -6pm seven days. COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS – GENERAL Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm. For all after hours Emergencies please contact the Emergency number on 0419 892 870. CHRISTMAS HOURS AT THE COUNCIL AND LIBRARY: Both venues will be closed from 12.00pm 24th December and re opening on the 5th Jan. 2009. SERVICE SA within the Council, will be closed from Thursday 18th December and will re-open on Wednesday 7th January 2009. For Service SA enquiries please phone 131084. THURSDAY 9am 9-11.30 am 11.30-1.30pm 1.30-5pm 5pm 5-6pm FRIDAY 9am 9am-5pm 5pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-9pm SATURDAY 10-12pm

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MONDAY 9am JOB BOARD 9am-12pm RoxFM Mix 12-1pm Blast from the Past with Annette 1-3pm RoxFM Mix 3-4pm JOB BOARD 4-5pm MAD COW AND THE ABBATOIR with 5pm Summo & Schultzy 5-8pm 8-9pm

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JOB BOARD CHOOSE LIFE with Tracey RoxFM Mix ECO HOUR with Sabina and Kristina What’s Cooking at the Club? RoxFM Mix TLC with Casey JOB BOARD CHAPS & BUTTONS with Chaps and Buttons FOETAL POSITION with Nick LATIN ROX with Rafael and Sol

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KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm Colts (Age 6-12) 6:45pm Juniors/Adults INDOOR SOCCER 6:00 - 7:00pm VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre 6:30 - 9:30pm SPIN - Pulse Gym 7:00pm

The talented drivers at last Friday’s Go Kart races proved they had what it takes to control their Karts on the Roxby Downs race track.

NIPPY GYM - Auditorium 9:30am - 11:30 am INDOOR SOCCER Leisure Centre ** 6:00pm Social matches KARATE - Auditorium 6:00pm - 8:30pm SQUASH - Leisure Centre 7:00pm - 9:00pm TUESDAY SENIOR BASKETBALL COME-N-TRY-SOCCER - Indoor Courts 7pm-10pm 3:30pm - 6:00pm FRIDAY SENIOR SOCCER - Indoor Courts 6:00pm - 7:00pm JUNIOR HOCKEY 5:00pm - 6:30pm SQUASH - Leisure Centre 7:00pm - 9:00pm SENIOR HOCKEY 6:30pm - 8:30pm TOUCH FOOTBALL - Town Oval TENNIS 7.15pm-10pm 6:30pm SATURDAY SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts 7pm-10pm TENNIS 6pm-10pm. WEDNESDAY SUNDAY SPIN - Pulse Gym SOFTBALL - School Oval 6:00am 10am Junior learn and play sessions KARATE - Auditorium * 6:00pm Colts (Age 6-12) * Contact Reinhardt Viljoen Phone: 6:45pm Juniors/Adults 0428 843 921 WOMEN & MIXED NETBALL ** Contact Kenton Maloney: 6pm - 9:30pm 0408 797 158

COPPER SANDS STAGE TWO OPEN DAYS Sunday 7 December and Thursday 11 December Two sessions per day: 10:00am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2.00pm Come along and view the new house and land packages on offer at Copper Sands Stage Two. Entry from Agonis Road. The schedule of houses open will be available on the day, or can be collected from the Sales Office at 11 Agonis Road, Roxby Downs. For more information contact Town Office on 8671 0155.

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Wanderers win / OD mercilessly dominates Wanderers continued on their merry way with an eight wicket victory over a weakened Roxby Rogues outfit at Roxby Downs oval on Saturday morning. The Swaggies dismissed Rogues for 92 and after a couple of early hiccups powered to an effortless win in 13 overs as Ryan Selkirk with 6 sixes and 9 fours blasted 85 not out in a winning score of 2/93. Roxby Rogues were without Wyatt, Trotta and Ferguson to name a few and never got their innings going despite the efforts of Dan Haines (39) as Jason Carroll (4/7) and Selkirk (3/44) made their way through the batting line up. SCORES Roxby Rogues Martlew c Smith b Carroll - 0 Queale c Smith b Briggs - 11 Hiscox c Carroll b Selkirk - 13 Heit lbw b Selkirk - 3 Haines c Wilson b Carroll - 39 Dadleh B b Wilson - 9 Steer c Wilson b Selkirk - 5 Thomson c Taylor b Smith - 6 Benson c Selkirk b Carroll - 1 Nethery b Carroll - 0 Dadleh J not out - 0 Sundries - 5 Total: 92

Bowling: Carroll 7.2-5-4/7, Briggs 8-3-1/12, Selkirk 8-0-3/44, Wilson 4-0-1/22, Smith 3-01/6 Wanderers Selkirk not out - 85 Taylor b Queale - 0 Wilson c Haines b Nethery - 5 Smith not out - 1 Sundries - 4 Total: 2/93 Bowling: Nethery 5-2-1/19, Queale 5-0-1/42, Benson 1-0-0/20, Dadleh B 1-0-0/12 Olympic Dam adopted a rather merciless approach to its contest against a sorely depleted Woomera Redbacks side at O’Donoghue Oval on Saturday morning. Batting ﬁrst the Devils amassed 9/247 in 40 overs against an attack missing Willis, Searle, Blatchford and Pillar and then dismissed their hapless opponents for just 29. Woomera who were also without Staines, Berkelaar, Gore and Payne must be congratulated on getting a team together and sticking it out under very trying circumstances. Willy Searle was the bowling star for the visitors with 7/19 and along with Charl Botes (2/12) forms a lethal new ball combination that bodes well if present form and ﬁtness can be maintained.

Many Olympic Dam batsmen got amongst the runs with Alan Woolford top scoring on 48 while Dwayne Fielding, Mick Ingold and Steve White bowled well for the Redbacks. Fill in Shane Moroney out shone his son Wayne with a sensibly compiled 24 not out and Botes, the McEvoy brothers and Darren Leonard registered worthwhile scores. For Woomera Robbie Rye headed the run scoring with eight but the rest of the list found it too diﬃcult to score and keep their wickets intact. SCORES Olympic Dam Moroney W bWatkinson - 0 Thompson b Ingold - 13 Botes bWhite - 34 Woolford lbw b Ingold - 48 Leonard b Fielding - 24 Searle b Fielding - 2 McEvoy B c & b White - 25 McEvoy D b Fielding - 20 Moroney Shane not out - 24 Geraghty b Hutchens J - 13 Hoﬀmann not out – 1 Sundries - 41 Total: 9/247 Bowling: Watkinson 7-0-1/71, Ingold 8-0-2/34,

Andamooka Football Club is advertising for a Coach for the 2009 season. All interested persons to send expression of interest to PO Box 65 Roxby Downs 5725. Contact Ian Tuohy on 0408 925 854 for further details. Closing date 5th December 2008. OPEN 7 DAYS

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It was a low scoring game for the Roxby Rogues as the Wanderers achieved victory without difficulty.

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White 8-1-2/30, J Hutchens 5-0-1/32, Faulkner 40-0/28, Fielding 7-0-3/45, K Hutchens 1-0-0/4 Woomera Redbacks Fyfe b Searle - 2 Faulkner b Searle - 0 Rye b Botes - 8 White c Leonard b Searle - 0 Ingold b Searle - 0 Fielding b Searle - 3 Watkinson c Thompson b Searle - 2 Treloar b Botes - 2 Hutchens K not out - 2 Strawbridge b Searle - 0 Hutchens J b B McEvoy - 2 Sundries - 8 Total: 29 Bowling: Searle 8-2-7/13, Botes 8-3-2/12, Geraghty 1-1-0/0, B McEvoy 0.4-0-1/1 Next week Wanderers play Olympic Dam in Roxby Downs on Saturday morning with the winner taking top spot on the ladder while Woomera are down to play Roxby Rogues at home at a time and date yet to be decided due to a program clash with the pageant in Roxby Downs.

TOUCH FOOTY Solomon Islands 10 defeated Noble Knights 7 Samoa 9 defeated Tonga 1

INDOOR HOCKEY Grand Final Result:

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Classical Ballet Classes Starting 2009 Term 1 of the school year Dance Teacher qualified at The Royal Academy of Dance. Starting age for classes from 3 years Girls and Boys welcome spaces will be limited All enquiries: Phone Valda Inglis 0438 830 461

Roxby Early Learning Community Group Inc. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Qualified Child Care Workers The Roxby Early Learning Community Group will be commencing an early learning program for 3 year olds in early 2009.

We are looking for expressions of interest from suitably qualified child care workers who are interested in becoming employed in this exciting and innovative new program. Potential candidates will be required to hold a Diploma of Community Services/Childcare or equivalent.

The program is expected to operate on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday within both school hours and terms. Please direct enquiries to the Manager, Michelle Stephens, on 0439 683 609. Please send a covering letter outlining your interest and a current copy of your C.V. marked confidential and addressed to: Employment Sub-committee RECLG P.O. Box Roxby Downs - SA 5725

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ROXBY DOWNS SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Now is your opportunity to publicly recognise those people who have contributed significantly to sport in Roxby Downs.

Applications are now open for the Roxby Downs Sports Person of the Year Award. The Roxby Downs Sports & Recreation Forum on behalf of the community to formally recognise individual sporting achievements by promoting this annual award. Outstanding sporting achievements occur both on and off the field and those nominated do not necessarily have to be outstanding athletes. Exceptional “team players” or sporting administrators are equally worthy. The Award will be announced on Australia Day 2009. Nominations forms are available from the Roxby Downs Sports and Recreation. Nominations are to be returned to the Roxby Downs Council Office - Richardson Place Roxby Downs or by Fax on 08 8671 0010 or email community@ roxbydowns.com. NominaƟons Close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 13th January 2009 and will be received and considered in strictest confidence by the Sport and RecreaƟon Forum. Chairman Roxby Downs Sport & RecreaƟon Forum

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A chat with Dick Johnson As promised, The Monitor brings to you the second in a series of exclusive interview with the sport stars who attended the ‘From the Sports Desk’ night in November. What follows is a chat with motorcar racer Dick Johnson. The Monitor: From your short visit here, what do you think of Roxby Downs? Dick Johnson: For the short time I’ve been here I’ve seen a lot of it and I think it’s one of those places that have a tremendous community spirit. It’s obviously a fair way from any major city so it’s good to see that everyone really gets together and sort of ﬁnds things to do to occupy their spare time.

The Monitor: You are a very busy man, working in finance, the media, travelling around to events such as this, how do you find time to fit everything in? Dick Johnson: I go to work everyday like any normal person and if I didn’t I don’t know what the hell I would do. They say I’m retired but I’m busier now than I’ve ever been in my life because of things like coming to Roxby Downs and to Australia Zoo for Steve Irwin day and I do a bit of charity work. It certainly keeps me busy and I wouldn’t want it to be any other way. The Monitor: What was the highlight of your career? Dick Johnson: I think the highlight of my career really is not what we’ve achieved but how we did it. We did it through the grass-roots style thing. I think probably after the incident in Bathurst with the rock and coming back the following year and winning Bathurst was pretty special but there’s been a number of occasions that have been good. The Monitor: If you weren’t a motorcar racer, what direction do you think your life would have taken? Dick Johnson: Well the thing is I’m a motor mechanic by trade and I had a business which was the only way I could fund the passion I had for motor sports, because you could never do it on wages. I had to find a way to make enough money to be able to fulfil the passion I had for racing cars. If I wasn’t racing cars I don’t know what I’d be doing. What I’d like to do is certainly own a car park at an airport because it’s flat out finding a car park and they still charge you $45 to park there. The Monitor: What do you do for fun in your free time? Dick Johnson: I do a bit of swimming, certainly not like Grant Hackett but I’ve done a lot of swimming as a youngster to keep fit and I still do it but leisure time gets taken up certainly with the grandkids now. I’ve got a boat and we go out on the boat a lot and the grandkids love it, and just spending time with them and on the beach. People ask what you do when you get on the boat I say you certainly do anything that ends in ING so you can take that whichever way you like. The Monitor: What was it like to drive at

Bathurst? Dick Johnson: It’s an awesome event. It’s just one of those racetracks that, unless you’ve been there you’d never understand what it’s all about. Television makes it look flat when in actual fact it’s very, very steep in a lot of parts and it’s a very exhilarating racetrack to be able to drive around. From that point of view, there are a lot of blind corners and one part where you’re actually doing 250km an hour and it’s like driving off a cliff because all you can see is sky. It’s one of those racetracks you’ve got to have a lot of respect for and if you can master that, you feel as though you’ve got a real achievement in your career. And to win there is one of the best experiences you can have as a sportsperson. Many overseas drivers have come over and never really been able to master the racetrack, even to the point where we had one of the very best Americans over here for the last Bathurst and his comment when asked what he thought about the racetrack he said he was going to make the Australians look pretty average. After the second practise session they asked him what he felt about V8 Supercars now and he said this has been a very humbling experience. I think he qualified second last.

you to drive my car and it’s not going to cost you anything, the answer is pretty simple and it didn’t take me a long time to work out that was the direction I needed to go. It’s a huge relief when someone else is paying the bills.

The Monitor: What advice would you give to those wishing to follow in your footsteps of becoming an athlete? Dick Johnson: Make sure you’ve got a PHD – PHD means “Parents Have Dough” – which is always the easy way in but it’s a difficult situation to get into. It’s very competitive and a lot of people, just like with any sport, they see these guys at the top and they think, gee I’ve never heard of him before, he’s come from nowhere but in actual fact the guy’s been around probably driving Go Karts since he was six years of age. He might have been lucky enough to get a place in the development series and hopefully someone noticed. That in itself is a long process. The guys are getting younger and younger these days and I think the ones that are coming through really are the ones with a PHD; they can shortcut it The Monitor: You were once quoted as say- through. ing: “When I first started off in motor sport, it was totally an amateur sport.” How do you feel about it now? Dick Johnson: I can assure you I have seen the biggest change in motorsport from when I started to now that anyone will ever see. You couldn’t have a sponsor back when they started because it really was an amateur sport. The car I used to race I drove to the circuit and I used to drive to work on Monday. When I got home on Sunday night I’d put the muffler back on and all that stuff and take the numbers off and drive to work the next day. You couldn’t have those hotrod type cars on the roads in those days so it was always a juggling act between missing where the police were and being able to get to work without being stopped. The Monitor: What was it that made you choose to drive a ford, we understand your original cars comprised of an FJ Holden and a Holden Tarana? Dick Johnson: To put it bluntly, I’ve been spending all my own money funding the whole operation from day one; they were my cars, it was my money that paid for the tyres and petrol, so when somebody comes up to you and says I want

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