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An ambitious idea to increase the level of Lake Mary is being considered by a Roxby Downs resident and local user of the lake.

Rob Trice claims for the cost of $10,000 he can increase the level of Lake Mary by at least one metre.

“Since the lake filled through the heavy rains we had in February 2007 it has dropped just over one and a half metres through soakage and evaporation,” he said.

“It’s now just over four and a half metres at its deepest point.

“It is Roxby’s playground and probably has about 1 year of useful life to go before it becomes unusable to the public, that is of course if we don’t get any further heavy rain in the meantime,” he said.

From about the 20 kilometre mark south of Roxby Downs a series of lakes still hold water, but there’s one of particular interest to Rob Trice.

“It’s an unnamed lake, much smaller in size than Lake Mary, just five kilometres further south towards Woomera on the same side of the road as Lake Mary,” he said.

“It’s about 2 metres deep.

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pump the water from this Lake into Lake Mary it will extend its life for water sport activities.”

Rob has spoken with contractors and businesses such as Coates Hire and Monadelphous about his idea.

“I reckon we could use a 10 inch poly pipe and a pump that could handle 9 to 10 litres a second.

“We could have the pump operating day and night for 30 days to pump that one metre back into Lake Mary and potentially extend its life by a couple of years.

“I could put a diesel tank next to the pump to continually supply it with fuel, and I’d go out at regular intervals to make sure everything was working well.

“The base of Lake Mary, mainly clay is fully saturated so you won’t lose any of the new water through soakage,” Mr Trice said.

“I’ve worked out an approximate cost of about $10,000 to do the job.

Mr Trice says it’s just an idea at this stage.

“I’ve been talking to people about it but haven’t even looked at the approvals process and any other hurdles that may stop the plan in its tracks,” he said.

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Haul truck safety science Today’s mine haul trucks are massive vehicles in which drivers have largest open cut coal mines in Australia, in Queensland’s Bowen basin limited vision and cannot see any- located south west of Mackay. thing within around 30 metres.

Current plans are to tie in the system

Above: One of the Greyhound busses travelling along Richardson Place recently.

The flash of red is Greyhound

You may have noticed those ‘flashy’ new red buses getting around town lately.

They belong to one of the world’s oldest coach services, Greyhound.

The company has won the long term contract to provide all bus transportation for all BHP Billiton employees and contractors.

Nine buses will operate on a regular basis, with additional services available for shutdowns.

“With over 12,000 passengers transported to and from Olympic Dam each month, efficient and reliable bus transportation is critical to our operations,” BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Vice President of Finance Paul Dunn said.

“Greyhound will be able to cater for our additional needs, such as increased passengers due to shutdowns, and will be able to tap into existing national bus routes to better connect our people with the rest of South Australia.”

Scheduled services and routes have not been disrupted with the transition to Greyhound, and all routes and services will continue.

Current scheduled routes include a town service, transport to both Villages, Woomera, Port Augusta, Andamooka and Whyalla (on a charter basis). Greyhound will also operate the service on the mine site.

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If a smaller vehicle on the mine site gets in the way of one of these monsters, the consequences can be dire.

However CSIRO Exploration & Mining’s Dr Patrick Glynn is leading a research project to help solve this problem by developing a 360 degree proximity detection system.

“We took a standard Doppler radar system and adapted it with integrated signal processing,” Dr Glynn says.

“The technology will alert the driver if a hidden object is moving relative to the mine haul truck, what direction it is moving, what its rate of change is, and whether a collision will occur.

“In all cases the system reports to the driver in one tenth of a second, far shorter than the average reaction time for a driver of about one second.”

The Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP), which is funding this research, awarded Dr Glynn a 2007 ACARP Award for Research Excellence.

While the research is still in its development stage, a prototype has been tested at Goonyella riverside, one of the

with an existing reversing camera and monitor. Additional video cameras will automatically display a detected vehicle on the monitor, along with its speed and position.

“The real challenge is to provide information in a natural way so that the driver does not have to take their eyes off the road.

“Drivers already have a lot on their hands and should not be overloaded with information,” Dr Glynn says.

“In a recent accident in South Africa, a light vehicle came between two haul trucks. “Dust hid the light vehicle from the second truck which ran straight over it.

“I want to avoid a repeat of any incident such as this.

“If they had effective collision avoidance technology on board, they could have taken evasive action.”

The technology could prove an excellent safety tool for use in the proposed Olympic Dam Open Cut expansion plans as well as Oxiana’s open cut copper-gold mine at Prominent Hill.

oversized seats as well as onboard bathroom facilities.

The buses are also fitted with onboard entertainment.

Greyhound Australia have numerous long term contracts with large mining and manufacturing companies to service both their regional and urban centres and provide regular and irregular travel to schools countrywide.

BHP Billiton Olympic Dam now lines up with Greyhound’s other big mining clients such as Rio Tinto and Xstrata.

Greyhound Australia has a national fleet operating 365 days a year and carries 1.3 million passengers over 29 million kilometres a year.

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Above: Cards 4 Planet Ark envelope for recycling your Christmas cards.

From Christmas Prominent Hill on target cards to packaging Above: View of the temporary Oxiana and Thiess Admin blocks with the tailings facility under construction in the background.

Oxiana, the developers of the Prominent Hill orebody 140 kilometres north of Roxby Downs, have begun stockpiling ore for the start of production.

In its quarterly report just released the company said mining at the end of the quarter was ahead of schedule and under budget.

It claimed a combination of scope changes to the project, tight construction market conditions, and cost increases in materials and equipment saw the capital cost of the project increase by around 30% to $1.08 billion.

The company says while the schedule has slipped in some areas, remedial efforts have seen the schedule for first production in the third quarter of 2008 remain intact.

Construction, including civil foundations and tank work continued and installation of steelwork commenced during the quarter

with up to 800 staff and contractors on site by year end.

Work also advanced on the water supply pipeline and drilling of production bores will start this quarter.

Good progress was made on the 132kV power transmission line with construction of the substation at Olympic Dam underway and foundation and tower erection continuing during the quarter.

A re-routing of a short section of the powerline caused a delay of approximately six weeks in the powerline schedule. Power will still be available on time for commissioning. Prominent Hill production will ramp-up over the final months of 2008 with approximately 25,000t of copper, 15,000oz of gold and 75,000oz of silver expected to be produced.

The company says during this period, sales are unlikely to exceed 75% of production due to build up of inventory.

Even before the start of production at Prominent Hill, studies are underway to examine the potential of mining resources which extend immediately below the open-pit, followed by mining of a larger zone of mineralisation below this using bulk caving methods. Scoping studies for the first program were the focus during the quarter with mining studies evaluating access options for underground development and investigating potential mining methods and mining rates.

Scoping studies are scheduled to be complete this quarter prior to formal feasibility studies which will run through 2008 with a view to development in 2009 and first production from stage 1 underground in late 2011.

Mineralisation has been confirmed at depth, east and west of the current planned pit, and has highlighted a number of prospective targets for further resource increases.

Australians posted more than 100 million Christmas cards and envelopes last year, according to Planet Ark. That’s a lot of paper.

So what do you do with all of those cards once the silly season is over?

Simple, recycle them using a free Cards 4 Planet Ark reply paid envelope from participating Australia Post outlets.

In our region the Roxby Downs Post Office, the Andamooka Post Office and the Woomera Post Office are all supporting the campaign by stocking the envelopes.

“Australians love giving cards to each other at Christmas,” Cards 4 Planet Ark Ambassador and tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt said.

“With so many cards being sent it’s great to know that we can recycle them so easily

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and help the environment.

“Planet Ark will accept any type of greeting card and envelope.

“They will be turned into new products like cardboard packaging and recycled paper products, saving trees, water and energy in the process,” he said.

Since the Cards 4 Planet Ark program started 14 years ago more than 575 million cards have been recycled.

Planet Ark estimates that this has saved more than 100,000 trees.

The reply paid envelopes hold up to 60 greeting cards, which are forwarded to recycling centres in each state, but if you want to take part in this excellent program you’d better be quick, the cut off date is January 31.

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School reopened today with only one pupil. All the rest have been, and some still are, in bed with a particularly bad type of cold. This does not seem to be flu, or croup, but is like croup, or whooping With the nation’s health and medical services in remote cough without the whoop. areas in a worrying state, the ‘Big Australian’ has held out I have had it myself; but not its hand in support to the Roxby Downs community. badly.

Volunteer ambulance officers from Roxby Downs have raised more than $10,000 for the local ambulance service 18.5.49 with the help of a matched-giving program run by BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam. Very wet. No scholars. I Under the program, the company matches its got wet through after dinemployees’ eligible volunteer time, fundraising efforts ner diverting the run of or donations for local non-profit organisations with a water so that it should not donation of its own. go through the new shed. I As SA Ambulance Service had 15 volunteer ambu- left school at 2.30, as I was lance officers who also worked at BHP Billiton Olympic so wet and have a cold. Had Dam during the past financial year, the donation was to wade the creek to get home. Creek about 20 feet sizeable.

Mick Towler, a volunteer ambulance officer and BHP wide and 2 feet deep.

Billiton employee said the donation would make a real difference to the local volunteer ambulance team and its service to the community.

“I think it’s great,” he said.

“It’s huge! There’s a lot of equipment we can purchase to make our service even better.”

The volunteers at Roxby Downs are still working on their wish list. However, they will be able to buy a laptop, data projector, laminator, textbooks and storage cupboards and still have some spare change.

Operations manager Rob Tolson from SA Ambulance Service said the organisation was very grateful for the donation.

“We’d like to acknowledge the fact that they [BHP] have had the foresight to create such a scheme,” he said.

“We’re really grateful.”

Vivienne Lambert, community relations manager for BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam, said the program made a significant difference for many local organisations that relied on volunteers or donations.

“As an organisation, BHP Billiton Olympic Dam supports local groups which our employees support,” she said.

The matched-giving program allows for each BHP Billiton employee to claim up to $25,000 per year to match their community contributions.

It includes non-profit, charitable, social welfare, educational, cultural, environmental or community organisations or projects that are providing a community service.

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Residents win flat fight

Residents facing Stuart Road have won a small victory in their opposition to a proposed 60 unit two storey development backing onto their properties proposed by BHP Billiton.

In an exclusive story on the front page of The Monitor on November 29th, the residents held fears that the units would impinge on their privacy.

The units had originally been designed with second floor balconies that would over-look the backyards of the Stuart Road residents.

However, at a Building Development committee meeting of the Roxby Downs Municipal Council last week BHP Billiton gave ground and changed the plans for the units.

The civil engineering consultant for the company Brian McKay told the hearing, attended by nine residents, that all of the balconies over-looking the residents backyards have been deleted from the plans.

“All of the sliding windows have also been deleted and have been replaced with fixed, nonopening frosted windows,” he said.

“The company hasn’t committed financially to this project yet.

“It wants to use the housing to provide something different to attract workers to the town because single men or workers with young families don’t like the camp lifestyle.

“I can guarantee you that the units will not be used

World Cancer Protecting Day our patch

More than 7 million people die of cancer every year, according to the International Union Against Cancer.

Each year around 11 million new cases are diagnosed, and the rate is predicted to climb should current trends continue.

February 4 is World Cancer Day and the theme for 2008 is ‘today’s children, tomorrow’s world’.

The IUCC will be using the occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of exposing children to cigarette smoke by releasing this message; “Second hand smoke is a health hazard for you and your family.

“There is no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke.

“Give your children a smoke free

childhood.”

The IUCC claims that almost half of the world’s children breathe air that has been polluted by tobacco smoke and is urging parents to be pro-active in protecting their children.

Champion cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong has added his voice to the cause.

“We can eliminate one third of cancers by adopting healthy habits early in life,” Mr Armstrong said.

“I’m a parent and I know that it is important to encourage my children to exercise, eat right and avoid smoking and second-hand smoke.

“Healthy behaviour will improve their quality of life and reduce the incidence of cancer,” he said.

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The earth has been a volatile place to live lately, droughts, fire, floods and cyclones abound, and that is just in our lonely corner of the world.

2008 is the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), and the aim is to promote the knowledge mankind possesses about our planet and use it to make Earth a safer, healthier and wealthier place for all that live on it.

Roxby Downs ecologist Helen Crisp said there are things that can be done at a grassroots level to promote the ideals of IYPE. “People need to be aware of their ecological footprint,” Ms Crisp said.

“We all live in our own little patch of land, you can improve it, or you can destroy it.

“We have all of these resources around us, but if everyone uses those resources irresponsibly they will end up running out and contributing to the destruction of the earth.

“If you don’t appreciate something, you are not going to care about it, the IYPE will help the wider community understand and appreciate the world around them,” she said.

The IYPE aims to reduce risks for society caused by natural and human induced hazards, reduce health problems by improving understanding of the medical aspects of Earth Science, discover new natural resources and make them available in a sustainable manner and build safer structures It also aims to expand urban areas, determine the nonhuman factor in climate change, enhance understanding of natural resources, detect deep and poorly accessible ground water resources, improve understanding of the evolution of life and increase interest in Earth Sciences.

“The IYPE aims to contribute to the improvement of everyday life, especially in the less developed countries, by promoting the societal potential of the world’s Earth scientists,” IYPE Project Leader Professor Eduardo F J de Mulder said.

“Around the shores of the Indian Ocean, some 230,000 people are dead because the world’s governments have not yet grasped the need to use geoscientist’s knowledge and understanding of the Earth more effectively.

“Yet that knowledge is readily available in the practical experience and publications of some half a million Earth scientists all over the world, a professional community that is ready and willing to contribute to a safer, healthier and wealthier society if called upon by politicians and decision makers,” he said. www.themonitor.com.au

to house itinerant workers engaged for shutdown operations,” Mr McKay told the hearing.

One resident Sue Penglase, said she was happy with the concessions on the balconies and the frosted glass windows, but thought the complex will still over-power her property because of its height.

“We’ve got a nice little town now, so why squash this big ugly two storey development on such a little block of land,” she

said.

Mr McKay responded by claiming the company planned to remove at least three metres from the top of the sand dune the buildings will be constructed on, so that the height doesn’t impinge on adjoining residencies.

The co u n c i l’s Administrator Bill Boehm said he would take the submissions on board during his evaluation process before making a decision expected within the next fortnight.

Sun spots Skin cancer, in Roxby’s harsh desert climate it is a disease our community must be extra vigilant warding against.

More than 380,000 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, according to The Cancer Council South Australia (TCCSA), and 1,500 will die of the disease.

Following the release of a survey which showed many baby boomers are failing to check their skin for abnormal changes, TCCSA is targeting over 50s with a new awareness campaign.

“Potentially deadly skin cancers can develop in just six weeks so regularly checking the skin is the most effective way of ensuring the early detection of skin cancers,” TCCSA Chief Executive Associate Professor Brenda Wilson said.

“People should see a doctor immediately if they notice changes and even if the skin looks normal it is important to visit a GP every 12 months for a skin check.

“Everyone needs to be monitoring their skin, but statistically over 50 year olds are more likely to be diagnosed with a skin cancer as a result of their cumulative sun exposure.

“Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia and the most deadly type is melanoma.

“It is vital that everyone gets to know their skin so that identification of a new or changing skin spot can be checked by a medical practitioner as soon as possible,” she said.

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Safety look for Dog Fence

by Across the Outback The inspection vehicle used by the Central Local Dog Fence Board has been modified to comply with Oxiana Limited’s safety protocols at Prominent Hill.

Dog Fence Board Manager Michael Balharry explained recently that the modifications had been made because the Fence inspection ‘track’ now partially comprises the new access road to Prominent Hill from Roxby Downs along the Parakylia Fence.

The track also parallels the new power line.

The vehicle now has yellow flashing lights and a high flag pole.

It is inspected periodically as part of Oxiana’s occupational health and safety program.

Much further east along the Fence managed by the Frome Local Dog Fence Board, modifications to the inspection track along the Mulyungarie Fence have been made – also for safety reasons.

The track has been clay-topped where it crests the steeper sand ridges to make it safer for the patrolman.

The Pureba Local Board, that now looks after the Wilgena and Lake Everard Fences, has just finished erecting two wombat fences both inside and outside a portion of the Wilgena Fence.

Both are only about 400 mm (15 in.) high but consist of three electrified wires.

The new State Board has now met for the first time and has indicated that it is happy with the condition of various State Fence sections.

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HP Billiton in its half yearly report has announced a record for total material mined and ore hoisting that was achieved during the period at its Olympic Dam mine.

A total of 4.944 million tonnes was mined during the half compared with the 4.208 million tonnes mined in the half year to the end of 2006.

The company says the build up of underground stock piles at Olympic Dam is progressing according to the development program in place to allow for increased ore hoisting.

However, Olympic Dam’s production was impacted by unplanned smelter interruptions and lower grades.

Uranium production was the highest since the December 2004 quarter and half year due to ongoing progress at improving recovery and leach circuit performance at Olympic Dam. Third party uranium was purchased from the spot market to meet contractual requirements which will decrease the company’s earnings by US$94 million for the half year ended December 2007.

In the half year ended 2007 a total of 2,124 tonnes was processed of uranium ore concentrate compared with 1,615 tonnes in the corresponding half to the end of 2006.

In the September quarter there were 336,000 tonnes of Copper cathode processed compared with 428,000 tonnes in the December quarter.

However to the half year ended Dec 2007 there were 764,000 tonnes processed compared with 813,000 tonnes in the half year to 2006.

Gold was a highlight for the company with 24,338 ounces produced for the December quarter compared with 17,119 ounces produced in the September quarter.

For the half year ended Dec 2007 there were 41,457 ounces of gold refined compared with 40,310 ounces for the corresponding period in 2006.

Refined silver was also up with 239,000 ounces refined in the December quarter compared with193,000 ounces refined in the September quarter.

This increase was reflected in the half year results of 432,000 ounces in 2007 compared with 343,000 ounces in the half year to the end of December 2006.

Geologist ‘coup’ for Marmota

One of South Australia’s key geoscientists in the resources sector has joined newly listed uranium explorer, Marmota Energy Limited, as an Exploration Geologist.

Daniel Gray joins Marmota from his most recent position as State Gravity Coordinator for the South Australian Government where he was responsible for the design and management of a variety of geoscience programs designed to reduce exploration risk.

As State Gravity Coordinator, Mr Gray oversaw the largest industry/government joint funded regional gravity acquisition program ever conducted in South Australia.

He has strong expertise as a geologist and geophysicist and working as part of an energetic team will be tasked with designing and implementing exploration programs across Marmota’s stable of tenements.

He is particularly well suited to work on the Company’s flagship and adjoining Ambrosia and Mulgathing uranium prospects, northwest of Tarcoola in South Australia’s far west.

Marmota’s Managing Director, Dom Calandro, said Mr Gray’s appointment as Exploration Geologist was “something of a coup, at a time of exceptionally high demand for such expertise in the resources sector”.

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Geodynamics has reached its target depth of 4,221 m (13,850 ft) at its Habanero 3 hot rocks well near Innamincka.

The completion of drilling in Habanero 3 marks a significant milestone in the development of Geodynamics.

Habanero 3 is the largest well of this depth ever drilled onshore in Australia and is the first commercial scale Hot Fractured Rock production well to be drilled.

In addition to reaching TD the target fracture zone was intersected at 4,180 m (13,716 ft).

The intersection of the target fracture zone was confirmed through pressure excursions in monitoring devices in both Habanero 1 and Habanero 3.

These excursions confirmed the existence of a hydraulic connection between the two wells.

The intersection was within the error of the predicted depth based on seismic analysis by consultants Q-Con GmbH. Following the intersection of the target fracture zone, drilling was suspended for a short time to balance up the managed pressure drilling systems before drilling recommenced through the fracture zone to TD. The next steps to be undertaken to finalise Habanero 3 include inserting a slotted steel liner into the bottom open hole section of the well which is designed to maintain well integrity and well completion including the installation of valves and pipe work to secure and control the well.

These activities are expected to be completed by this coming weekend thus allowing “proof of concept” testing to commence.

Above: Marathon’s Mt Gee site.

Marathon boosts its Mt Gee project

Marathon Resources has announced an accelerated drilling program for the New Year at its Mt Gee uranium project in South Australia – one of the largest undeveloped uranium projects in the country.

Eromanga goes for Uranium Eromanga Uranium will start deep diamond drilling of the Welbourn Hill IOCGU (iron oxide, copper, gold, uranium) project near Marla north of Roxby Downs early next month.

Aboriginal Heritage surveys have been completed over the area, the granting of the exploration licence has been received and drilling contracts are in place for both the rotary-mud pre- collaring and deeper diamond drilling.

The Welbourn Hill Project is located approximately 40kms east of the township of Marla in far northern South Australia and forms part of the company’s northern Gawler Craton IOCGU Initiative.

The company says this exciting target is defined by coincident high order gravity and magnetic anomalies at the northern limits of the Gawler Craton and is considered to be prospective for iron oxide-copper-gold-uranium mineralisation similar to that at the Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill and Carrapateena deposits to the south-east.

Eromanga has completed an Aboriginal Heritage survey over the entire target area of Welbourn Hill and has contracts in place for drilling of two deep diamond holes to start on February the 1st.

Both holes will be pre-collared to depths of approximately 250m, using rotary-mud techniques, with diamond drilling to complete the holes to a final depth of approximately 800 metres.

Welbourn Hill was recognised by previous explorers, Comalco (1980’s) and Newcrest Mining (1990’s), as a significant IOCGU target.

Extensive Gravity and Induced Polarisation (IP) surveys were completed over the area and these data have been used by Eromanga Uranium to develop detailed geophysical models of the target depth and geometry.

Completion of the rotary-mud pre-collars and the placement of casing will take approximately one week.

The diamond drill rig is currently scheduled to arrive on site on February the 15th and will operate on a two shift basis.

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This includes for the first time, the use of a new multi-purpose drill rig which was due to arrive on site – in SA’s Northern Flinders Ranges – this month.

“We already have two drill rigs operating around the clock and have to date drilled 16 holes as part of a $7.2 million, 50-hole program,” Marathon Director, Denis Wood said.

“This accelerated drill program is part of the project’s enhanced development.

“The arrival of the third multi-purpose, reverse cycle and diamond drilling rig will provide us with an even more robust start to the New Year.

“It will also assist the Company in achieving its goal of upgrading a significant proportion of the present resource to Indicated status.

“We are on track to report all results from the current expanded drilling program in the June quarter of 2008, with data acquisition and pre-feasibility study activities continuing in tandem with the ramped up drilling program,” Mr Wood said.

The Company has also announced it had given the go-ahead for both a Pre Feasibility Study (PFS) and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to begin.

Mr Wood said SMG Consultants had been commissioned to undertake the comprehensive PFS of the mining process, while Enesar Consulting – a subsidiary of highly-respected engineering group, Coffey International - has been secured for the EIS. He said the appointments of SMG Consultants and Enesar Consulting were a significant “next step” forward in the proposed development of the Mt Gee uranium project.

“The purpose of the PFS is to cost the technical viability of underground extraction of uranium ore to a near-site processing facility,” Mr Wood said.

“This is a comprehensive and critical process which is expected to be completed

by March 2009.

“The same applies with our EIS, which is a crucial component to the future of our project.”

Environmental issues that form part of the EIS include groundwater impacts, surface water management, flora and fauna, Aboriginal heritage management, air and noise quality, and land use impacts.

The EIS is expected to take 12 to 18 months to be completed.

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With the recent death of young Australian actor Heath Ledger it made me reflect on the pressures that are on our young people these days.

Sources close to Heath suggested he couldn’t handle the fame, the paparazzi, the autograph hunters and the perceived pressures that society placed upon him.

The publishers of entertainment magazines and their photographers claim they are after the ‘extraordinary shot’ of celebrities because the public demands it.

Society apparently has a voracious appetite for such scandal and they need feeding.

It is evident in the remarkable use of the new technology on the internet such as YouTube, Facebook and Tagged.

These services give society a chance to get their own “fifteen minutes” of fame by posting videos, photographs and other attachments on these websites for all to see.

They have begun to live their lives in a plastic box.

This technology is also used to bully young school children when video images taken from mobile telephones can be posted anonymously onto such sites.

So the pressures we faced as students in bygone days of physical bullying in the schoolyard, sorted out by a quick stouch, seems so placid compared with the technology bullying that our children face today.

The perpetrators are faceless but the effects are lifelong because once something is posted onto the internet it is there virtually for all time, as the files are cached (kept) on millions of servers world wide.

For example Facebook allows you to post anything you want to tell the world about yourself. Videos, photographs, cartoons, anything at all.

You can invite your friends to join who also have links to their sites.

However there are some major flaws with the use of this technology by unwary users.

For example it is a great tool for a prospective employer.

If someone applies for a job, one of the first things an employer would do now is to jump onto Facebook, type the applicants name in and go straight to their ‘page’.

Here you can glean the psychological profile of the applicant, without having to spend money on a ‘psych’ profile.

The true nature of the person is revealed to you.

You can see who and the type of people they’re associated with, visit their sites and glean much more information about them than you’d find in an applicant’s resume’.

The information is not privy. There is no breach of our privacy laws because it is all in the public domain.

So not only do our young people face the possibility of ‘techno bullying’ but the demands on them to conform to the ‘group’ mentality by having a site of their own where they can interact with their friends is nothing more than peer pressure.

They may regret this later in life, but there’s nothing they can do about it because the information on the web is there for all time.

Maybe this is one area where those involved in our youth in Roxby Downs can take a leading role.

Why not hold information sessions on the ramifications of using such technology so our youth can enjoy the experience without harming their future prospects and regretting it for the rest of their lives.

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The survey for SGIC found 44 per cent of South Australians living outside Adelaide said they could name all their neighbours, compared with 24 percent of people in the city.

Overall, the survey has found South Australians are getting to know their neighbours better – and that’s good news for householders and bad news for burglars.

SGIC State Manager Lee Jameson said the annual survey has found a significant rise in the number of South Australians who know the names of at least one of their neighbours – up from 75 percent in 2006 to 93 percent in 2007.

Nationally, 86 percent of Australians said they could name a neighbour, compared with 74 percent in 2006.

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“Apart from the benefits of a friendlier neighbourhood, it also means a safer neighbourhood. “ Th e s u r v e y f o u n d S o u t h Australians are a lot more confident in identifying strangers (87 percent, up from 74 percent in 2006) and 90 percent said they would keep an eye on their activities.

“That’s good news for householders and bad news for burglars.

“Having alert and trustworthy neighbours can make a real difference over any holiday period, which can be a busy time for home break-ins.”

The survey also found that many South Australians either are already, or are willing to, help out our neighbours by keeping an eye on their house (86 per cent), collecting their mail (60 per cent), feeding their pets (55 per cent) and collecting their newspapers (51 per cent).

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Arts & Youth News Arts Matters Written by Rodney Mitchell February 15 is a big date on the regional arts calendar.

This time last year we were putting the final touches on an Arts and Culture Forum application to the Department of Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA): Festivals Australia Program, to support a wild idea.

We wanted to get a young dance company from Queensland to come here for a week to work with our kids.

Festivals Australia is about supporting arts projects within regional Festivals.

We took the 2006 Outback Fringe as a model, made a few educated guesses, and came up with a viable budget for a two week learning Festival.

With the support and encouragement of our Leisure Centre Management, we asked for quite a lot of money.

It was in June that we got the word that we had been successful. It was one of the biggest regional arts projects DCITA funded in 2007.

That gave the Red Earth Committee about six weeks to finalise details regarding accommodation, travel and production for our visiting dancers. It was done, and it went very well.

But the time line was too short. In the Forum’s evaluation sessions everyone agreed. We needed to get ahead of the game. If we are planning a Festival in August we need to be applying for funding in the second round.

That round’s applications need to be submitted by a July 15 deadline. The funding is approved in December for projects starting in the new year.

If it was the Oktopalfest in Andamooka then the February round would be the one to be in. That would give their Festival Committee nearly four months to set the final details in place, after hearing whether their application was successful or not, and they are not always successful.

Festivals Australia support Festivals that help themselves. They fund arts projects within Festivals but they make no claim to funding the Festival itself.

In every application the organising body needs to demonstrate existing broad community support.

The Red Earth Working Party of the Arts and Culture Forum was confident it had support from other major sponsors like BHP Billiton, Roxby Council and the Regional Arts Fund through Country Arts SA. It also had a membership list that demonstrated broad community support for the arts in Roxby and region.

For DCITA that translates to bums on seats, and that emboldened them to go ahead and fund the project.

March 15 is also a big date for arts development in the region. It is the closing date for the first of two rounds of submissions to the Regional Arts Fund.

This round is for projects commencing after 1 July 2008 and that will be completed by 31 December 2008.

Under the Regional Arts Fund there is also money for individuals with a good idea about how they might access mentors in their particular field.

Come to the Arts and Culture Forum next Wednesday night at Dunes Café and discuss our plans for the new year and next. It’s on at 7:30 PM and everyone is welcome.

It’s the ‘Year’ for our scouts

Swagin’ it at William Creek The 43rd William Creek Gymkhana will be held on March the 15th this year and everyone is encouraged to bring their swags and enjoy this truly ‘out bush’ event.

Organisers are anticipating a big crowd this year and have set a big program of events.

There’ll be events for children of all ages including the Potato Race and the Monte Carlo for the Under 10’s.

For the older age group there’ll be the Thread The Needle and Barrel races prior to the William Creek Cup, one of the feature races on the card.

Proceeds from the event go towards the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Only Gymkhana registered horses are

allowed and as there are only a limited number of saddles and skull caps available, participants are urged to bring their own.

Stock saddles only are to be used.

All riders taking part do so at their own risk and must wear skull caps and sign waiver forms.

In The Motorkhana all riders are to wear helmets, and must be breathalysed before the events..

There are also events in this category for children riders in the Under 10’s and 10 - 15 years age groups.

The theme this year is “We have the nags, you bring the swags.”

The Monitor goes International In order to service the needs of the diverse range of cultures living in Roxby Downs, The Monitor newspaper has unveiled some exciting plans to cater for those residents.

Your community newspaper plans to sign agreements with leading newspapers from countries who have a high representation in Roxby Downs.

We already have in place such an agreement with one of South Africa’s leading news sources because of the large number of South Africans working at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine.

Managing Editor Les Rochester said it is just another step in providing services and information right across the Roxby Downs community.

“Other countries that we expect to be represented include India and Indonesia”, he said.

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During this year Scouts all over Australia will be celebrating a century of Scouting, and to commemorate this marvellous feat the Federal Government has announced that 2008 will officially be ‘The Year of the Scout’.

To ensure the longevity of the world’s largest youth organisation (Scouts) the strategic development team within the Queensland Scout Association is looking to consult the people of Australia to ensure they continue to offer programmes and activities that are in line with “what people want” in this modern day and age.

Scouts Queensland have developed a special online survey for non-Members and are encouraging as many people as possible across the nation including Roxby Downs to take the time to complete the questionnaire – they are even offering the participants the opportunity to win a brand new Ipod Nano just for taking part!

To partake in the survey simply go to www.survey. scoutsqld.com.au.

Chief Commissioner of Queensland, Maurice Law, said it was important that Scouting wasn’t “left behind” by offering a programme that didn’t fit in with “what people want”.

“We currently have more than 28 million members, but it is important that we structure Scouting in such a way it doesn’t get lost in time.

“There is still a misconception that Scouts still wear the khaki uniform and is for boys only,” Mr Law said.

Recently the khaki uniform was replaced by a fresh and modern navy uniform and girls now comprise almost half the membership base in all sections of the Movement.

Mr Law said that the strategic development team would be taking the public’s opinions very seriously and hoped to get a broad cross-section of the population.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2008 Roxby celebrates Australia Day in style A crowd packed the Roxby Downs swimming centre on Saturday to celebrate Australia Day. Although the skies were overcast it didn’t stop the crowd from getting involved starting off with a hot ‘Aussie’ breakfast straight off the bbq.

Events were run throughout the morning for adults and children alike.

It was a carnival atmosphere.

During the morning the Town’s Administrator Bill Boehm made the presentation of Australia Day awards.

The Roxby Downs Citizen of the Year went to Veronica Hombsch for her dedicated service to the community spanning more than 19 years.

She has been involved in all levels of sport but particularly basketball and continues an involvement with the Catholic parish where she was a driving force and foundation member in establishing the St Barbara’s catholic school.

The Young Citizen of the Year award went to Zac Zeptner for his work as a student within the Roxby Downs Area school.

He’s been an active member of the Healthy Eating Committee, is involved with the school magazine “Student Voice” and has represented the school on a number of formal occasions.

The Roxby Downs Arts and Culture Forum won the award for best community event for its production of the Red Earth Festival.

Suzie Kruger and Josh Bishop accepted the award on behalf of the Forum.

After the awards it was party time with all things ‘Aussie’ including thong throwing.

Above: Roxby Downs Citizen of the Year, Von Hombsch accepting her award.

Above: Suzie Kruger and Josh Bishop accepting the award for community event of the year for the Red Earth Festival on behalf of the Arts and Culture Forum.

Roxby’s Young Citizen of the Year, Zak Zeptner.

Above: Now this is Australia!

Above: Rodney Mitchell and Alan Male cooking up a storm.

Below: The town celebrates Australia Day together at the pool.

Above: Part of the crowd during the awards ceremony.

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Above: The thong throwing proved to be popular with the children.

Above: Shane O’Toole was award the Best Dressed on the day!

Above: RoxFM provided the music for the day.

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Above: The flag says it all.

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REAL ESTATEReview Rural SA records strong growth

Regional South Australia is proving a lucrative investment with house prices soaring in many areas over the December quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of SA. REISA President Robin Turner said the median house price for SA had broken through the $300,000 mark for the first time in December and prices in regional areas had played a big part.

“House prices in SA are now at a median of $320,000, which is a jump of 8.8% over the past three months and 18.5% over the past year,” he said.

“And the median house price in Rural SA increased by 12.5% over the past three months and 17.9% over the past year to $240,000.”

Mr Turner said the mining boom was having an unprecedented impact on property prices in some regional towns, with Whyalla and Port Augusta again leading the way.

“Whyalla’s median house price has jumped 45.3% over the past 12 months to $288,500 while Port Augusta’s rose by 29.6% to $227,500.”

“At the opposite end of the State, Mount Gambier also had a favourable year with the median increasing by 13.9% to $221,000.”

John Oliver, General Manager, Retail Banking at Adelaide Bank, said that if the resources boom continues then the Australian economy is likely to remain in good shape and as a result South Australia’s housing market should continue to grow.

“The enormous amount of new housing construction occurring in the north of Adelaide is proof of the continuing housing boom in SA,” Mr Oliver said.

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Diplomacy needed in replacing a fence

There’s nothing with more potential to provoke disputes between neighbours than fencing.

Ideally it should be the responsibility of the two households it divides, but getting agreement on its care and maintenance is another matter.

What to one person is a shabby, broken-down structure in need of replacement looks fine to the neighbour on the other side.

“Fix it if you want, but don’t expect me to pay for anything”, is the kind of comment certain to spark a round of neighbourhood ill-feeling.

Obviously this is a situation that calls for diplomacy.

Mention in passing that the old fence is looking its age and may require replacing “at some future date”.

After a suitable interval acquire quotes for a range of fencing before inviting a discussion on budgeting.

Don’t rush the process and leave your neighbour with a feeling of joint ownership in the project.

The next stage is to consider what kind of fence you need.

The cost of materials can vary considerably – even if you choose timber there are a number of grades of wood to consider.

In addition you must factor in the cost of preparation and painting.

Do you also need a wind and sound barrier?

High fences made of brick or cement will obstruct noise, tall picket fences will cut down the effects of high winds while allowing some air to flow.

You can assist noise and wind reduction by planting bushes or other thick foliage-producing plants along the fence-line.

Tall, solid fences provide privacy, but can cut out views and any contact with the neighbours.

Also a fence will probably require a permit from your local authority.

Inquire at the council offices or check its website to see if this is the case.

If a permit is needed it will almost certainly cost money to be processed, so make sure this is part of your budget.

With the preliminaries completed you are ready to go.

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What to do with the pool?

With the drought dragging on and water restrictions apparently a permanent fact of life, more householders are questioning whether they should continue to maintain their backyard swimming pools.

The questions being faced are whether to remove the pool and return the land to its previous state, to leave it intact and simply replace the water with soil, or just drain and retain in case a future owner wants to restore it.

However, before making hasty decisions, pool owners should look at the statistics. Pools are not the water guzzlers some people make them out to be – they account for less than 10 per cent of annual household water use in greater Sydney – and the domestic sector generally is often unfairly targeted while industry, by far the greatest user, gets let off lightly.

A properly maintained swimming pool with filtered, sanitised water and a cover which is put in place whenever the pool is not occupied will store the same body of water for lengthy periods with very little loss.

It is used again and again, unlike water elsewhere in the home which is mostly used once before disappearing down a drain.

Rainwater stored in tanks is a source for topping up pools and the industry is looking at technologies that will make recycled water from other domestic uses, such as showers, suitable for pools.

Backyard pools have long been part of the Australian way of life.

Generations of children have had their first experience of water there, learnt to overcome their fears and taken their first swimming strokes.

They are a great way to exercise for people of all ages; a dip after work relieves stress on a stifling summer’s day; they keep the family amused and are a focal point for endless social gatherings.

In bushfire-prone areas they can even be lifesavers, an immediate source of water for fire-fighters.

In desperate situations people have survived by getting into pools while the flames sweep past.

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Above: Australia Day flags on display in Richardson Place.

Power to the people Community members might think that the people of Roxby Power are just there to read meter boxes and twiddle with the town’s light fittings and power poles, but much more is going on behind the scenes than ever meets the eye.

“Roxby Power is a not for profit organisation,” Electrical Services Manager for the Roxby Downs Council David Hallett said.

“It does not make a profit, unused funds at the end of the year are put into an asset replacement fund and used to replace old equipment,” he

said.

Roxby Power also provides community support.

In the past this has been achieved by helping purchase and install security cameras, providing additional light fittings and upgrading the wiring systems at the town oval.

“We have also upgraded the power supply at the Lions Park to make that a better facility,” Mr Hallett said.

“This financial year, in partnership with the Roxby Downs Council, we purchased and installed the Christmas lights and banners and the

Australia Day banners for Richardson Place.

“Contributing to these improvements is a way Roxby Power can return a dividend to the Roxby Downs community.

“In coming months we will be revamping the security camera system,” he said.

Roxby Power and the Roxby Downs Council would like to thank Cowell Electric and Stevens Resources for donating labour and equipment for the installation of the Christmas lights and decorations.

Roxby residents have some excellent ideas on how to improve the health of the community, according to a recent survey conducted by members of the Health Forum.

The survey, which was filled out by 74 people, asked where community members got their health information and what could be done to make the Roxby Downs community healthier.

The responses to the first part of the survey indicated that the a utilizes a number of different sources to learn about health issues.

These include local and visiting doctors, the Community Health Nurses, the internet, the local paper, the library, community notice boards and the health segments on RoxFM. Survey participants also made a number of suggestions about how the health of the community could be improved.

These included employing a Women’s Health Specialist, establishing more

support groups, developing more walking trails, healthier meal options at Roxby’s eateries, extending community pool opening hours, providing more indoor exercise options in the warmer months, educating young people about alcohol and making local parks more family friendly by putting up fences and shade sails.

The need for a cycle way between Roxby Downs and the Olympic Dam mine site was touched on, as was the need for improved bike tracks through town.

“It’s important for the Health Forum to keep in touch with current community sentiment about health related issues,” Health Forum spokesperson Michelle Hales said.

“The response was fantastic. “ We appreciate the feedback received.

“We hope to use this information in our planning for the next 12 months,” she said.

Education is the key Demand for skills training is growing in regional areas, with student numbers at the state’s regional TAFE campuses surging.

Roxby Downs is fortunate to have its own TAFE SA campus, which offers a range of courses for community members.

“TAFE SA has responded to growing regional demand over the last two years by increasing teaching hours available in regional TAFE campuses,” Acting Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education Jane Lomax-Smith said.

“There has been growing demand in the regions from people applying to study courses or undertake training in areas related to industry sectors with growing job opportunities.

“This includes mining and mineral resources, engineering, construction, manufacturing, transport and community services.

“TAFE SA has been responding to this demand by increasing the number of offers to regional students.

“We have been boosting student hours to regional campuses and also boosting the hours of training available to apprentices and trainees to undertake their off-the-job training through TAFE SA Regional.

“New figures show there were almost 26,000 students, apprentices and trainees enrolled in TAFE SA Regional last year.

“That’s around 1,000 more than two years before, with almost 400,000 more student hours delivered over that period.

“This is a very positive response to meeting growing regional skills demands and opportunities.

“Internal efficiency supports TAFE to keep the emphasis where it should be and that’s with the frontline delivery of teaching,” she said.

On offer at TAFE SA’s Roxby Campus this year are Double Certificate I in Automotive Engineering, Cert II, III, IV and Diploma in Business Administration, Certificate II and III in Horticulture and various short courses for community members.

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Above: Council Administrator and Community Board member, Bill Boehm.

A mixed bag for Hit the lights the Community Board Above: New street lights in Agonis Street.

Astronauts looking down at the earth from space may have noticed an added sparkle over Roxby’s night sky recently, following the installation of 118 new street lights by Roxby Power and the Roxby Downs Municipal Council.

The Copper Sands development and the Agonis Street expansion (subdivision B) have benefitted to the tune of more than 100 seventy watt street lights and 12 walkway lights.

The new industrial area scored five 250 watt street lights.

“The new systems are designed to the latest standards, which is why there appears to be more lights in a given distance of road,” Electrical Services Manager for the Roxby Downs Council David Hallett said.

“The new standard requires the installation of more street lights.

“Street lighting is important for safety and security.

“In Roxby Downs a lot of community members walk at night, so adequate street lighting is essential,” he said.

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Remember that James Brown song, ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’?

The Community Board may be singing that this year, with a whole host of new members, representing a very mixed bag indeed.

“The new appointments will complement the existing Board membership by providing an excellent mix of long term residents and recent arrivals, a good gender balance and a good cross section of age groups,” Executive Officer of the Community Board Michelle Hales said.

“The new members also represent a diverse set of interests and perspectives and there is a good balance between BHP Billiton employees and non-BHP Billiton employees,” she said.

The 2008 Community Board will consist of Bill Boehm, Maya Chaustowski, Kym Winter-Dewhirst representing BHP Billiton, Steve Ingham, Dave Kovac, Les Rochester, Liz Rogers, Vicki Mason, Yvette Mooney, Wendy Osborne, Corne Walkinshaw and John Warneke. www.themonitor.com.au

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February 6

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

February 20

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The Community Board would like to encourage all Roxby residents to become involved with the Forums and Partnerships. These groups have been set up to provide a voice at a grass roots level as a mechanism to discuss issues and find solutions.

With the diverse range of Forums and Partnerships, there is something for everyone and they are always seeking fresh ideas and new perspectives. For more information contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

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Community members wishing to have input to discussions at Community Board meetings must notify Executive Officer, Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 prior to the meeting date.

Please note: Forums (Excluding Health and the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership) are open to the general public. The Community Board encourage all members of the community to attend and participate.

For further information on any of the Forums or Partnerships please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

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Thursday, February 7th Indoor Soccer Leisure Centre Social matches from 6pm All welcome Contact Kenton Maloney 0408 797 158

Friday February 1st Roxby Downs Bowls Club Night Owls 8pm

Roxby and Districts Cricket Association

Phone 8671 0660 for more information.

Doctors’ New Specialised Drug Telephone Number for Medicare Use. 1800 700 270 Weight Loss Support Group Tuesday Nights.

Weigh in 6pm Group Time 6:30pm – 7pm In the Roxby Downs Hospital Seminar Room.

8671 9020

Karate 6pm -8.30pm Squash 7pm - 9pm

Saturday February 2nd 9.30am Rogues v Woomera at Roxby Downs Sunday February 3rd 8.30am Wanderers v Olympic Dam at Roxby Downs

Nippy Gym - Auditorium 9.30am - 11.30am

Monday, February 4th Karate Auditorium Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429

HEALTH Roxby Downs Family Practice Phone 8671 3231 Roxby Downs Medical Practice Normal hours 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday morning by appointment only. Phone 8671 1900

Crisis Care Counselling Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta Regional Women’s and Children’s Support Services call 1800 655 716 or call the crisis care line on 13 16 11.

Volleyball 7pm - 9pm Tuesday,February 5th Squash 7pm - 10pm

indoor soccer 6pm - 7pm

Hearing Services February 17th - 9.00am - 2.30pm For an appointment call 1800 006 303

Wednesday, February 6th Karate Auditorium

Roxby Downs Community Health Swimming Group for Mums With Prams every Friday morning Swimming pool 9am - 10am

Colts (Age 5-12) 6pm Juniors/Adults 6:45pm Contact Tracey Fouet 0400 894 429 Women’s & Mixed netball 6pm - 9.30pm

Australian Breastfeeding Association Roxby Downs Branch Friday’s 9.30am - 11am coffee morning Dunes Cafe

Coffee Mornings for Families Meet and chat for all families.

New comers especially welcome.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Roxby Downs Kindergarten Phone 86710455

Every Week Visitor Information Centre 8.30 - 5.00 Mon-Fri 9.00am - 3.00pm Sat 9.00am - 2.00pm Sun Phone 8671 2001

Every Sunday Raptors Cycling Club Social Bike riding group from 8am Contact Daryl Wake 0408 118 685

Cultural & Leisure Precinct Movies Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (see schedule below) Phone 8671 2001

Child Adolescent Mental Health Services For appointments phone 1800 819089

ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am

Roxby Downs Health Services Coffee Mornings, Thursdays 9.30am to 11.am at the Dunes Café.

Every Friday Playgroup

Visiting Allied Health Service Occupational Therapist Speech Pathologist Dietician Podiatrist

Come-n-try soccer 3.30pm -5.30pm

Playgroup St Barbara’s Parish School Phone Jakki 86712323

For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7

Indoor soccer 6 -7pm Eyebus Woomera Wednesday 6th February Andamooka Thursday 7th February Roxby Downs Wednesday 6th February and Thursday 7th February

Toddlers Story Time Fun for young children and mums Roxby Downs Library Richardson Place Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Roxby Downs Childcare Monday - Friday 6.30am-5.30pm Phone 8671 0911 for details Gym Cultural & Leisure Precinct Monday to Friday 6 am-12pm & 4pm - 9 pm Saturday 8-12pm Sunday 11-2pm Phone 86710500 Roxby Downs Community Library Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00pm Saturday 9.00-12pm.

Education and Workplace Training Forum early Feb 2008 Alcohol & Substance Abuse February 20th 7.30pm Council Board room For further details on Community matters call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010

GENERAL INFORMATION Mt Dare Hotel Open every day 8:00am -9:00pm, 7 days.

School Terms 2008

Roxby Downs Market Days 2008 February 16th March 15th May 17th June 21st August 16th September 20th October 18th November 15th

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board.

Term 1 Jan 29th - April 11th Term 2 April 28th - July 4th Term 3 July 21st - Sept 26th Term 4 Oct 13th - Dec 12th Art Gallery Exhibitions TBA Soul Food A unique combination of quiet live music and inspirational readings from different faiths and deeper wisdom from all over the world Sundays 11am Cultural complex Art Gallery Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday school 9.30am every sunday during school terms Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Do Your feel there is no one who understands your problems?

Help is available for families and friends of problem drinkers.

Visit our website on alanon.cjb.net or contact Al-Anon Family Groups on (08) 82312959 or email on sa_alanon@ hotmail.com

February 14th - 9.30am- 11:00am Normal weight gains Roxby Downs Health Seminar Room

ROXBY DOWNS CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT REGULAR SCHEDULE Cultural Precinct Visitors Information centre Dunes café Art Gallery

Phone: 8671 2001 Fax: 8671 2021 EVENTS OUTBACK CINEMA

SPORTS CALENDAR Monday

‘Burning South’

Volleyball 7pm - 9pm

Photography

Karate - 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday

exhibition

FEBRUARY ALIEN VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM

Rated: MA Duration 94mins When a predator scout ship crash-lands in the hills outside a small Colorado town, Alien facehuggers are released along with an evil creature, a hybrid Alien/Predator. When a Predator receives data about the crash on his home planet, he comes to Earth. The inhabitants of the town become targets of the Alians and the Predator, including the local sherrif, a young female soldier recently returned from Iraq and several teens.

Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm

Ladies Social Basketball 8.45am - 10am

Sat - 9.00am - 3.00pm

Come-n-try Soccer 4.00 - 6.00pm

Sun - 9.00am – 2.00pm

Squash 7pm - 10pm

Leisure Centre

Wednesday

Gymnasium

MR. MAGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM

Women’s & Mixed Netball 6-9:30pm

Mon – Fri 6am – 12pm

Karate 7pm - 8:30pm

4pm - 9pm

Thursday

Saturday 8am - 12pm

Nippy Gym – Auditorium

Rated: G Duration 94mins Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. But when Mr. Magorium, the 243 year old eccentric who owns the store, bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the wonce remarkable Emporium.

Sunday 11am - 2pm Creche for patrons of the centre Mon –Fri 8.45am-12pm Women’s only sessions Mon, Wed and Fri 12:30pm - 3pm

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Indoor Soccer 6pm - 7pm

Sat 2nd - 12pm &7.30pm Tues 5th - 7pm

Pool Opening Hours General Public Mon - Fri: 3pm - 6pm Weekends: 10am - 7pm

9.30am - 11.30am Squash 7pm-9pm Indoor Soccer 6pm - 8pm Karate 6pm – 8.30pm

Touch Football 7.30pm (town oval) Friday Indoor Hockey 5pm - 9.30pm

Lap Swimming Mon, Wed & Fri: 6am - 8am Mon - Thurs: 6pm - 7pm Weekends: 9am - 10am

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Fri 1st - 7.30pm Sun 3rd - 12.00pm

Sat 2nd - 3pm

Due to the Dunes Cafe redevelopment, from Dec 17 - Jan 25 Cinema Candy Bar and Ticket Sales will be available from the Leisure Centre Kiosk.

Access to the Cinema will be from the rear door next door next to the Child Care Centre. This is accessible via the driveway adjacent to the Swimming Pool.

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The closer we get to retirement In 2006-07, there were 3.2 million people (aged 45 years and over) in the labour force who intend to retire at some time in the future according to figures just released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

‘Financial security’ was the most common factor for influencing people’s decisions about when they intended to retire (44% of men and 41% of women).

‘Personal health and physical abilities (40% of men, 40% women) was the next most common deciding factor followed by ‘reaching the eligibility age for an old age (or service) pension’ (12% of men, 11% women).

Almost half (49%) of the people currently in the labour force who intend to retire expect their superannuation to be their main source of income at retirement, one in five (22%) expect the ‘Government pension or allowance’ and 12% did not know what their main source of

income would be.

The prevalence of ‘superannuation or annuity’ as the expected main source of income at retirement is

consistent with the increase in the number of people participating in superannuation schemes.

Over 93% of people

Veterinary Nurse Casual

Roxby Downs A casual position has become available at the Roxby Downs Veterinary Clinic for a sixth veterinary nurse We are looking for a cheerful outgoing person who is enthusiastic and motivated.

Good client skills and a love of animals are important.

Hours are predominantly weekdays, however some Saturday mornings and after hours are involved.

If you have the personality, we have the time and patience to help with further skills training.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake significant training including a TAFE veterinary nursing certificate to level 4.

Mature age applicants are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 15th of February, 2008.

Interested applicants should leave an application letter and resume with the nurses at the Roxby Downs Veterinary Clinic. Or alternatively they can be emailed to: roxbyvet@whyallavet.com.au

intending to retire indicated that they had contributed to a superannuation scheme, compared to half (52%) of those already retired.

Position Vacant

There were 3.1 million retirees in Australia in 2006–07, with half of all retired people aged 70 years and over.

Blackwoods Storeperson

The Olympic Dam Football Club is seeking applications for a Casual Cook.

5 days a week, approximately 20 hours per week.

If you are trustworthy, reliable and a hard worker, and willing to work occasional weekends, please register your interest with the Olympic Dam Football Club by contacting Club Manager, Jo Bourn on 0438 408 024.

Ű Roxby Downs We are seeking an experienced Storeperson to join our branch. In this position, you will be responsible for the receiving & storing of incoming goods, as well as the picking, packing & dispatching of customers orders.

You will need to be highly motivated, with a can do attitude. You will have a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with customers and suppliers.

Previous experience working within a stores/warehouse environment is desirable. Computer literacy and an understanding of logistics & transport issues will be an advantage.

Please forward your application by Thursday 14th February to: Marlene Walsh 3 Gosse Street Roxby Downs SA 5725 marlene.walsh@blackwoods.com.au Wholly owned subsidiary of Westfarmers. www.blackwoods.com.au

CLEANERS WANTED Experienced cleaners required for an expanding and dynamic company.

If you are seeking regular cleaning routines Monday – Friday and you are committed and reliable, we are seeking to employ staff between the hours of 9pm – 12midnight and 5am – 7.30am.

A minimum of 12 months cleaning experience is required.

If you have experience in scrubbing hard oors, carpet cleaning and general toilet cleaning and housekeeping, please email your resume to maria@bogong.net or contact the ofce on 03 9416 7422.

Award rates with full entitlements will apply.

Web Site Coordinator An exciting position is being created to coordinate the management of four new interactive web sites being published early this year.

We’re going places…and we’d like you to join us Big Sky is a community focused nancial institution which has grown rapidly since opening its doors in Roxby Downs, April 2006.

Not only does Big Sky offer the complete range of banking products, it is committed to providing excellent service to its valued members.

Member Service is a challenging and rewarding role, where you can display your excellent service and communication skills.

Big Sky strongly believes in developing its people and expects its staff to have a positive ‘can do’ attitude that values loyalty and teamwork.

We offer a remuneration package that is above award rate with additional benets and exible, negotiable hours.

Big Sky provides extensive training and although previous banking experience is desirable, it is not essential.

If Big Sky is a company that you would like to be part of, please forward your application to Raelene Johns, Manager – Personal Banking (West), by email rjohns@bigsky.net.au or post to GPO Box 1801 Melbourne 3000.

Advertise your vacant positions here!

Phone Regina or Erin on 8671 2683

today!

The web sites will be the main source of community information for all people working, living or visiting Roxby Downs and the Far North region.

The three major skills for the position are: • A high degree of competence in general computing (non technical) • Very good communication skills • Self motivated and self organising

ROXBY DOWNS – ARID RECOVERY Recruiting Now – Project Starts 11/02/08

GET PAID TO TRAIN AND WORK OUTDOORS Are you… aged 17 -20 and looking for a life changing experience?

Keen to help Australia’s environment and heritage?

Available to work full time for 6 months?

Up for a challenge and not afraid to get your hands dirty?

Other skills and experience that would be highly considered are: • Advanced use of email • Good knowledge of local businesses and community groups • Management of data bases • On-line research skills • An eye for good layout

Why not join a Green Corps team – It’s your life, your environment

Day to day activities will include interaction with community groups and businesses and the wider community, keeping the information on the sites up to date, inputting new information and graphics into the sites, developing new services to go on the site.

What is Green Corps?

Green Corps, Young Australians for the Environment, is an Australian Government programme offering young people the opportunity to get paid and receive accredited training while working on six month environment and heritage projects.

This is a non-technical position and on the job training will be provided.

JOIN GREEN CORPS NOW! To get involved contact Greening Australia your Green Corps provider on 1800 671 078 or visit our website: greeningaustralia.org. au/greencorps

The position is 30 hours per week and the hours are exible. Working from home is a consideration. e-mail your CV to r.goldie@goldiestrategic.com or for further information call Ray on 0411 553 688

CAREER EMPLOYMENT GROUP Career Employment Group is a local, not-for-pro¿t organisation ready to service your apprenticeship and traineeship needs. We are dedicated to servicing local industries and businesses and providing employment opportunities for the youth of Roxby Downs. We’re ready to help your business ¿nd and train the right staff!

For further information contact: Phil Lacey (Field Of¿cer) or Saski Lawrence (Administration Assistant) Our ofÀce is located at 78 Pioneer Drive ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725 (PO BOX 50) Of¿ce Hours Monday - Friday 9.00 am – 1.00 pm Telephone: 8671 3033 Facsimile: 8671 3066 Phil’s mobile: 0427 615 961

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Council Snippets

PUBLIC NOTICES

SEASIDE lifestyle at Coffin Bay permanent rental - new 3 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, double lockup Carport, next to golf course.

Phone Megan/David 8671 3179

Kingoonya NRM District Group

FOR SALE 23FT Jayco Heritage Caravan with full annexe and awning Includes: A/C, Flat screen TV, Stereo system, DVD player, Fridge, Microwave, Gas & Electric hotplates, oven Washing machine, island double bed, wardrobes, ensuite with shower, toilet & handbasin. $49,999 ono Ph: 0427 272 251

NOTICE OF GROUP MEETING #3

CARAVAN with Hard Annexe for Sale. Roxby Downs Caravan Park, Outdoor Area, 2 horse power split system, $65,000 ONO. Call Steven 0439 887 121

Glendambo 18th February, 2008 For an agenda and inquiries contact Board’s website.

www.saalnrm.sa.gov.au

PORT Broughton: house/land package, one only, for completion late 2008.

Spacious 4BR Rivergum home, ensuite, A/C, large 6x9m colorbond garage ideal for boat, huge 1200sqm block. Pt Broughton, under 2 hrs to Adelaide and on the way to Roxby, is a picturesque Yorke Peninsula town great for boating. $239,500. Ph. 86352566

TRANSPORT/REMOVALS

Pt Pirie & Adelaide Depots

SEA View KI Land For Sale. American River, ¼ acre, elevated, build your dream getaway home. $95,000. Private Sale.

0404877037 SKI BOAT –Golden Hawk 350 Chevy soft clutch. Velour trim, metallic finish. Excellent condition. Only 100hrs. Includes bimini, ski pole, radio/cd, canvas boat cover, ski toys and accessories, Duel Axle. Easy tow Trailer. $28500 ONO ph(08) 8325 1625 / 0407 613 565 PET MEMORIAL COOPER Hobbs. Passed peacefully 25th January 2008, 3 years old. Dearly loved, best friend of Matt & Kate - the perfect dog. One of a kind, loved by many, sadly missed. Love always Alex, Andrew & Tash

Something to buy?

Something to sell?

Place your classified ad in The Monitor by phoning 8671 2683 today!

FACILITIES SERVICES OFFICER Port Augusta Hospital & Regional Health Services Inc $39,906 - $43,193 - Temp F/T (until 30/6/08) – OPS2 You’ll be responsible for the provision of a maintenance service which includes the supervision and co-ordination of contractors engaged in the maintenance and repair of plant, equipment and RDHS/WH owned and leased facilities. You’ll have an appropriate trade or post-trade qualification and previous experience in a building maintenance or engineering field, affording you knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Job Ref: 730.

Phone 1300 882 992 www.health.sa.gov.au/careers

Antique & Household Removals Local, Interstate & Country Storage & Delivery Specialists

Ph: 0427 716 173 Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie

Be My Valentine: Nearing us fast is that special day When “I love you” are the words that you say The Monitor Newspaper is a perfect space To express your love in a surprising place For the dollar amount of a measly fifteen, Don’t be shy and show them you’re keen.

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YOUR BUSINESS

BUSINESS INFO

BY POOL AND YARD ROX MAINTENANCE We have the optimum team for all your landscaping and pool needs in Roxby, Woomera, Andamooka and Pimba.

We provide and service reticulation systems, lawns, retainer walls, plants and any other gardening needs.

We also clean, repair and maintain your pool and can supply all pool equipment at competitive prices.

For the perfect pool and yard call Lachie 0418 859 637 or Wayne 0337 839 635

www.bigsky.net.au For all your lending, investment, insurance, nancial planning & everyday banking needs.

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the Board on ph: (08) 8648 5977 or the

CARAVAN with Hard Annexe, Carport & Ensuite. Site 93 Roxby Downs Caravan Park, $60k ono. Ph:0437 294 446

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. 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 for 2007/08 financial year are now overdue. Grace period for registration expired on 31 August 2007. Therefore an $80 expiation fee can apply, plus an expiation fee of $80 for every14 days the dog remains unregistered.

Rates The second Instalment notices for rates were issued on 16/11/2007. The due date was 17/12/2007.

Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 86710010 with any enquiries.

Water Accounts for December 2007 Quarter have now been issued and are due for payment on 15th of February 2008 Electricity Accounts for the December 2007 Quarterly Billing have now been issued and are due for payment on 6 February 2008 Parking Please be aware that there has been an increase in the expiation fee for parking in a bus zone, it has gone up to $73 from $47.

Local Website Visit your local website. Read what’s new at www.roxbycouncil.com.au Service SA On Wednesday and Thursdays only between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licencing Transactions 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.

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.

Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours Open days and hours on a magnet are available at the front counter upon request. Hours are as follow 1pm – 6pm seven days a week. - see www. roxbycouncil.com.au Council Office Hours – General Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm For all after hours Emergency’s please contact the Emergency Phone on 0419 892 870

DIRECTORY

LAVRICK ENGINEERING

• All Mechanical Repairs • New Car Servicing • Electronic Diagnostics • Tilt Tray Vehicle Recovery • Spare Parts and Batteries

Complete Ute & Van Hire Agent Olympic Way OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725 Ph 8671 0404 Fax 8671 0418

EME

Evans Mini Earthworks

Provides the following services in Roxby Downs & Andamooka • Bobcat Hire • Tipper Hire • Post Hole Boring • Sand, Gravel, Barkchip, etc.

• General Yard Cleanup • Rubbish Removal For your FREE quote, please phone Ian: 0439 287 205 or Jodie: 0400 087 066, or Email: emearthworks@bigpond.com Locally owned business!

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Specialising in Business Cards Full colour - gloss and matt Contact: 8671 2683 for an obligation free quote A service of The Monitor Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au

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The problem with heat stress How can we tell when it is no longer safe to exercise or play sport in hot weather?

Writing in the latest (February 2008) edition of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (JSAMS), environmental physiologist Dr John Brotherhood questions the practice of simply relying on environmental heat indices (e.g. temperature, humidity) alone.

This is important because many sporting organisations base their assessment of risk of heat stress to participants by simply looking at environmental indices.

“This is inappropriate because the main component of sports heat stress is not the environment but rather the muscular activity of the body,” Dr Brotherhood argues.

“In fact, heat stress in sport is a complex mix of behaviour, physics and physiology.

“This explains why exertional heat exhaustion can also occur in cool weather in events like the Sydney City to Surf fun run.

“Heat stress in participants in such events is usually the result of over-motivation. A determination to complete the course as fast as possible, perhaps in a personal best time, overrides a normal rational response to the body’s signals

that it is stressed”.

Dr Brotherhood points out that while the risk of collapse following exercise does increase with increasing environmental heat only a small proportion of participants are affected.

Prediction of heat casualties is uncertain because individual heat tolerance varies widely.

“Listening to your body is the best defence against heat stress,” Dr Brotherhood says. “If you feel very stressed, slow down, if you feel unwell while exercising, the first thing to do is simply to stop!”

“Almost all athletes will alter their behaviours and slow down to reduce their rates of heat production before they develop the serious state of heat stroke.

“Thus there could be extreme environmental conditions where it is safe to play championship tennis – where there are constant enforced breaks in activity – but not safe to hold a 5-10 km running race”.

Dr Brotherhood proposes that heat stress in sport is best estimated by use of a “Heat Stress Index” that compares the heat load acting on the athlete with the capacity to dissipate that heat load into the environment by sweat evaporation.

The Swing Scene

There has been no organised golf The RDGC 2008 program will begin in competitions at the Roxby Downs Golf March.

Club since the 2007 season wound up in Keep an eye on The Monitor for more November last year, but the balls are still information closer to the date. whizzing on the greens, with casual players turning out to OPEN 7 DAYS hone their skills during the off season.

“Even though there are no programmed competitions Post Ofce at this time of the year the course is open to casual & Motel golfers,” RDGC Secretary Julie Darling said.

“Anyone wanting to play on a Saturday morning can Behind the Famous Bottle House meet at 7.45 for a casual hit, Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment or they can play at anytime, but if they are not financial Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 members they will need to www.andamookaopal.com.au pay the green fees of $10 at Email: peter@andamooka.au.com the clubhouse,” she said.

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Monitoring the SA fishing scene Compiled by Peter Medhurst

Local Hotspot

Land Based

Ardrossan Jetty is firing and holiday makers have been cashing in. The run on Tommies at night has been exceptional.

Adding to this most rakers and drop netters have been getting big feeds of blue swimmers.

The odd whiting has also been caught off the jetty and very few fishermen have gone home empty handed over the past couple of weeks.

Pt MacDonnell has tommies, and the odd Kingfish inside the breakwater. The kingies have weighed in up to 4kgs.

Cape Jaffa has nice squid from the jetty.

Port Clinton also has plenty of blue swimmers but be careful to double check the sizes and many are small.

Murray Bridge anglers have landed a couple of callop on hard bodied lures recently.

Boaties

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Glenelg regulars have commented on how good the whiting have been biting this year.

Deep into summer and bag limits are still coming from Adelaide’s icon beach within 2 nautical miles of the jetty.

The Gap near Balgowan has produced excellent whiting, snapper and squid captures as well.

A four wheel drive is required to tow your tinny to the launch point but the rewards are there.

A colourful leatherjacket landed by a keen holiday maker.

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DAVID TAKES SPORT AWARD A

21 year old apprentice electrician is the 2008 Roxby Downs Sportsperson of the year.

David Kaminski is actively involved in seven sporting fields of endeavour with the Roxby Districts Sporting Club.

His award was announced at the weekend’s Australia Day presentations.

David’s mother Chris accepted the award on his behalf as he was away competing in the Tuna Tossing at the Port Lincoln Tunarama Festival.

In his nomination of David, the Vice President of the Roxby Districts Sporting Club, Scott Vears said it is easy for a young person to be involved in sport, but it takes someone special to stand up and show the qualities you are looking for in a sports star.

“David is not just involved, he is a very talented athlete with great skills and game knowledge but he is humble enough that it is the involvement he enjoys,” Mr. Vears said.

David is involved in Senior football with Roxby Districts, he’s a member of the Rogues cricket team plays senior basketball with Roxby Districts, plays mixed netball and coaches in junior football and basketball as well as serves as a committeeman on the Roxby Districts Sporting Club.

Mr Vears said David is a tribute to the work others put into the sporting community in Roxby Downs.

“He has graduated from the junior sporting level and stepped up to senior level and began to shine,” he said.

“His football and cricket ability have put him in the top standings in both sports.”

The chairman of the Sport and Recreation Forum, which makes the annual award, Reinhardt Viljoen said David is not just taking all he can, but he is willing to give back to help produce what we hope will be more Roxby Downs sports stars.

Left: David’s parents, Jan and Chris Kaminski with David’s award for Sportsperson of the Year at Saturday’s award ceremony.

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