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Happy 20th Roxby Volume 4, Thursday November 20th, 2008

By Zak Zeptner

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oxby Downs and the Olympic Dam Mine celebrated its 20th birthday last Saturday at the BHP Billiton Family Day.

Hundreds turned out to join the festivities and commemorate the second decade of the town’s existence in a day of fun and excitement.

Beginning at 12pm, Richardson Place was closed off and fun activities were set up, performances were viewed and, of course, the birthday cake was cut.

The swimming pool was opened for free entry to the public and a scrumptious sausage sizzle was provided to the hungry townsfolk.

A visit from Port Power was definitely a highlight, with the team signing autographs, hosting handball competitions, teaching their skills to the public and chatting with anyone interested.

Several performances from the Amazing Drumming Monkeys seemed to be a highlight for the children, with singing and dancing from these cute puppets sending excitement levels soaring.

But it was the bubbles that set the pulse racing for the children of Roxby Downs.

The fire services set up a bubble machine, creating a pool of foam for the kids to slide through, that saw a collection of tanned children turn white.

The unveiling of the commemorative sculpture saw excitement and tears flow with months of hard work finally completed.

Artists Gerry McMahon and an emotional Rachel Young delivered speeches of thanks to everyone involved in the project, including BHP Billiton and the local schools and kindergarten for their generous help and support.

As the day slowly wound to a close, there was but one final presentation to take place.

Covering an entire table and split into two halves due to its size, Roxby’s and Olympic Dam’s birthday cake was a sight to behold.

Yvette Mooney and John Hatty led the crowd in the celebration, singing Happy Birthday, which was broadcast live over ROX FM, and cutting the cake for the town to share.

At last the day ended, the Roxby Rocket made its final run and the tired and delighted children and parents made their way home, managing to beat the rain by mere minutes.

“It was fantastic day, we were really lucky with the weather, and it was great to see so many community members out in force celebrating the day with us,” said BHP Billiton’s Public Affairs Principal Advisor Amada Hudson.

“There was a lot of work involved and we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic help from all the volunteers; they were amazing.”

With this year’s Family Day over, excitement is already building for next year’s event, so here’s to a happy birthday for Roxby Downs and the Olympic Dam Mine and many more to come.

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Melbourne Cup Comes to Innamincka

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RIGHT: Dan, Kane, he Annual Melbourne Cup incka Station.

The happiest punter of the day would Kylie and JJ from Luncheon was held at Innamincka on Tuesday November 4, 2008. have to be Mouse Hammond from the Cordillo Downs at their

The lunch was held in the new Outamincka Bar in the hotel, with all the up to date action of the Cup Carnival being shown on the big screen.

Guests enjoyed a champagne, seafood and salad luncheon and participated in the traditional sweeps which were ably organized by Maree Morton of Innam-

pub. Mouse won 1st place by a nose on Viewed in the $50.00 sweep.

The Cup Carnival also brings out the fashions on the field.

The boys from Cordillo Downs made a brilliant fashion statement in their dashing outfits which included borrowed ties and going-to-town jeans and hats.

fashionable best for the Melbourne Cup function at the Innamincka Hotel.

BELOW: Dan Green, Leon Catrledge and Kane Jarrett warm up for the Melbourne Cup at the Innamincka Hotel.

‘Lest we forget’ I remember when you left that day Waiting for a husband to return from war The last time I would see you smile Hoping the light will lead them home I remember that last kiss And how you held me for a while As time draws on my dear I wonder, will I see you again?

I prayed you would come home to me And if there is a chance “Why you?” I screamed out loud I would like to know when I was selfish and foolish You’ve made this country proud Then a messenger came to my door To tell me the news Your daughter was born so soon You fought hard in the war Not long after you had gone But didn’t make it through I often thought I would lose control But I was always wrong Goodbye to you my dear I haven’t lost you yet The women light candles in their Your memory will go on front windows now A sign that they’re alone ‘Lest we forget’

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Family Focus with Tom Beever

It’s how we handle change David Bowie released a song back in the 1970’s that was called ‘Changes.’ I’m not sure if it became a number one hit.

But a few years later, Ozzy Osbourne and his band Black Sabbath, also released a song called ‘Changes’ and that song has now gone on to become an absolute all time classic.

Last week I enjoyed watching the DVD of Kelly Osbourne and her dad Ozzy sing ‘Changes,’ and it was a surprise to know that the single has shot up to be the number one hit in the UK. There are probably many more songs that speak of changes because CHANGE is something that comes to all of us. None of us is exempt to change, but what separates us, is how we handle change.

Some changes are completely nonthreatening so in general terms; we handle them without even the slightest thought. But! Then there are changes that are more threatening.

Change that causes us to leave something that has been familiar for something unknown, or unfamiliar, can be incredibly exciting but at the same time it can be really scary.

For example, our Year 12 students are going through all sorts of mixed emotions at the moment because of change. After twelve years of familiarity at school they now face something foreign, and something a little bit daunting, such as full time uni or employment.

We welcome change that excites us because we’ve got something to look forward to. But at the same time, it’s normal to feel a bit apprehensive as well, because facing something unknown can often lead to a feeling of vulnerability.

There are a multitude of fears we can experience when we’re making, or have been forced to make personal changes, and as a consequence, anxiety and grief can become a factor. So when welcome or unwelcome change comes your way, be mindful of the possible emotional costs to the change.

The greatest hindrance to any change is the “fear factor.” Change in itself can’t hurt us…but the fear of the unknown or uncertainty, or the fear of rejection or failure through the change, can be incredibly debilitating. That especially applies to change that’s out of our con-

trol.

How WE handle change therefore is the key because more often than not the fear of change is what controls us. When we face the uncertainty of change, especially change that is out of our control, WE are the ones who can determine a successful outcome.

Therefore, when change confronts us…WE need to grab control. Many who survived the September 11 attack on the World Trade Centre in New York were forced to make enormous changes in their life and career. Interestingly enough, those forced changes have now greatly benefited them and their family.

Some of the survivors were the world’s best-paid workers, but being forced to re-evaluate their life and career has enabled them to realise, that you can make half as much money, yet be 100 times better off in every way.

It seems a little crazy that good things can come out of unbelievable circumstances that take place in life…but we are the ones who allow that to happen or not.

There are a stack of things to mention when we talk about change; but in a nut shell there are two important things we must remember. Firstly, we need to sit down and discuss our situation with loved ones or others whom we trust, because we can cover an awful lot of positive and helpful ground when we sit and talk.

Secondly, it helps to visualize our worst case scenario and to establish a way of overcoming or surviving it.

The process of that helps us to think constructively, and the more we think constructively, the more likely we’ll find a successful solution or outcome.

Having found a successful solution or outcome means we have gained control of the change that confronts us which means we have eliminated any fear factor…as a result, we are now more confident and equipped to handle any case scenario that changes may bring.

Finally, people who are passionate about growing are never afraid of a change. To them change is simply another way of taking charge and living fully.

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Mission Accomplished At 6.30 on the morning of November 6, ten Roxby girls snapped on their seatbelts in the 4 wheel drive that would chauffer them out along the Borefield Road to an unknown destination in the wilderness of the Flinders Ranges.

Their mission was to survive an Operations Flinders program which consisted of 7 days hiking in the rugged Flinders Ranges with minimum resources and no contact with the outside world apart from a support team who monitored the group’s progress.

The girls said, “We were excited and apprehensive at the same time; it was and adventure and yet the unknowns were a little scary.”

The Monitor caught up with the girls on their last night in the Flinders wilderness; they were exhausted but happy with having reached the end of the program, and at what they had accomplished.

This was no trip for anyone who was going to be too pre-

Monitor NEWS cious; these girls had to walk over 100 kilometres through rugged terrain, rain, lightening and scorching heat, all the way carrying 17 kilogram packs.

They were guided by Team Leader Jenifer Vonic and assistant Leader Ian Shedlick and supported by our own Marree Jackson and Chris Jones, who endured the same challenges as the team and acted as mentors and counsellors.

To survive this trek teh girls needed to have determination, a high threshold for pain and fatigue and, above all, teamwork. And if they didn’t have it before they started the trek, they needed to find it real fast.

This was a tough task and the girls from Roxby excelled both personally and as a group.

As The Monitor listened to them tell their stories , it was clear they had changed.

They were exhausted, dirty and sore but what beamed out was the strong sense of personal and group achievement.

For these 10 girls and their leaders it was mission accomplished.

Next week The Monitor will bring you the girls story in their own words and vivid pictures of their trek.

Industrial action continues

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hre e strikes and still no response from the Government is prompting South Australian Teachers to strike again and continue rolling stoppages for the remainder of the school year.

Boat stolen from front yard

By Krystle Bower Roxby Downs residents Kate and Jeff Bennie are outraged after their family boat was stolen from their own front yard.

While attending a show in Port Augusta, Kate and Jeff did not second guess leaving their boat at home; having lived in Roxby Downs for 21 years they were never worried about the Haines Signature boat being stolen.

Between 10.30pm Saturday night and 10am Sunday morning the boat was taken from the Bennie’s front yard.

Family member Camille Bennie returned home to discover the family’s pride and joy was gone.

“We were sitting in McDonalds in Port Augusta having breakfast (on Sunday) when our son Michael called to tell us the boat was missing,” said Jeff Bennie.

“We went straight to the police to report the boat was stolen.”

The Bennie’s fuelled up the car and started on the trip home, but were barely more than 30km out of Port Augusta when they noticed their boat trailing behind a vehicle.

“As soon as I saw the car cover, I knew it was our boat,” said Jeff.

Jeff then proceeded to call a friend in Roxby, who contacted the Port Augusta

Police.

“They told us we should stay a fare distance behind them, and then when we see the police cars, to flash our light, which we did,” said Jeff.

More than three patrol cars reacted to the call, promptly heading out of town to intersect the stolen boat.

“I was so upset and angry, and they had told me to stay in the car, but I couldn’t, I wanted to see my boat,” said Jeff.

The boat received a considerable amount of damage to the fibre glass and trailer, including a lot of structural damage.

“When I saw the damage, I didn’t know how to react,” said Jeff.

“I don’t know what people are thinking when they do these things.”

Two male youths were arrested for the offence, one of whom was well known by the Bennie family. No charges have been made at this point.

The boat is currently sitting in Port Augusta, waiting for an insurance assessment of the damage.

“We might not be able to go on our Christmas trip now because we won’t have a boat,” said Jeff.

“I am disappointed; they don’t know how much they can hurt someone by stealing a boat.”

The Branch Executive of the Australian Education Union has voted to endorse a full day stoppage on November 21 in hopes the South Australian Government will begin negotiating in “good faith.”

Union Sub Branch Secretary and Far North Delegate Ben Summerton said while the AEU acknowledges the inconvenience caused to parents and community members; they urge the public to consider what it will mean in terms of public education.

“The longer term trade off of the new funding proposal put forward by the Government will cause more damage in the long term than the temporary inconvenience of the strong stand that teachers are taking,” said Mr Summerton.

“In the long run it would be better off for all concerned in public education for people to support the strong action taken by AEU members.

“It’s an inconvenience for teachers too because we would rather be in the

classrooms teaching.”

The Government has offered a pay increase of 12.5 percent, which was rejected by the Union who are asking for 21 percent.

The Union has recently revealed it would be willing to compromise, admitting between a 15 to 21 percent increase would be acceptable.

“The goal of the Union has always been to negotiate in good faith and we are now starting to encounter a Government that is ready to begin that process, so of course any negotiations that are taking place in good faith will involved a degree of compromise; this is the nature of negotiations,” said Mr Summerton.

“To be talking compromise a year down the track means that signs are looking better, the Government is becoming more serious about negotiating and that will involved compromise on all sides.”

There has also been talk of indefinite industrial action, however Mr Summerton assures the public this is not yet the case.

“It’s not an action that has been endorsed by the Executive; this is not the decision that has been made… It is mere speculation.”

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“It’s not surprising and this has been our argument all along,” said Mr Summerton.

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Mr Summerton urges the public to contact Education Minster Jane Lomax-Smith and Premier Mike Rann to express their concerns and to reinforce the message that public education is extremely valuable as a corner stone of our democracy.

“If people want to live in a fair and equal society then public education sits right at the centre of that because public education is for all and we need to cater for that in the best possible way.”

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By Krystle Bower

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itizens of Roxby Downs turned up to to pay their respects to those who gave their lives for the freedom of this country on Tuesday November 11.

Approximately 80 people attended the event, which was organised by the Roxby Downs RSL. It was the 90th Anniversary, which saw a larger turnout than last year.

As the crowd bowed their heads to lend their ears to the speakers, it was then said: “Greater love has no man than this,

than that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Many attendees wore a red poppy, symbolic of the sacrifices made so that Australians might live in a country of freedom.

Local Andrew Winterfield played ‘The Last Post’ and for the minute of silence where there not a sound in the street.

“It is the best (Remembrance Day Service) we have ever had,” said Town Administrator Bill Boehm.

Roxby Downs Area School students placed crosses they had made in remembrance of those who fought in the garden, and the local scouts held high the Australian flag in a guard of honour, proud of the country in which they now live freely.

“As a team effort, it was great; everyone contributed and showed their respects,” said RSL Representative Wayne Morris.

The event was closed with the vocal styling’s of a local singing group who performed ‘I am/We are Australian’, touching the hearts of everyone who at that moment felt proud to be so.

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Lights up for Christmas

By Zak Zeptner

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he Christmas season is fast approaching and what better way to get into the spirit than by setting up a Christmas lights display.

Kate and Trent Burton are one couple who have embraced the Christmas spirit earlier than most, with their front yard shining as bright as the Star of Bethlehem.

The Burton’s have been displaying Christmas lights in Roxby Downs for three years now, since moving into a house with a larger front yard.

“Our boys always wanted us to put lights up so we did it for them and we’ve just gone overboard since; I’m addicted now,” said Kate.

Normally, the Burtons wait until December to decorate their house, however, their family persuaded them to begin a little earlier this year.

“For the last month people have been asking when we’re putting our lights up so that was probably a push to putting them up, too.”

With a display as large as the Burtons’, there is a considerable amount of work involved, taking Trent almost four days to complete the display.

“There are still a couple of pieces without power because we don’t have enough room for them, so it’s a lot of work,” said Kate.

The Burtons’ display is constantly changing, growing each year with the many different lights and decorations they purchase.

“We buy a lot of lights from E-Bay which are usually very different from the ones you see around town.”

The joy of staring at these marvellous lighting decorations is shared by many, with the Burtons discovering an audience almost nightly.

“It’s a common thing, seeing people out the front at night,” said Trent.

“Lots of people like the fire-

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Pageant float with a difference

By Zak Zeptner

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t’s Pageant time again and organisation is already underway for the various floats to be entered into the parade.

Roxby Districts Sporting Club is one group who have decided to join the festivities.

This year’s float will be slightly different to the club’s previous entries, shying away from the typical sporting uniforms and donning a Cat in the Hat theme.

“We’re going to get the kids dressed up in Cat in the Hat costumes, with cat faces, white gloves, red shirts and the hats,” said an excited Shana Forrest, who is organising this years float.

“We’ll be having an adult chaperone for each child so hopefully we’ll have about 30 people in the pageant.”

A truck has generously been donated to the club, which will be decorated in the spirit of Christmas, where the children will ride and walk beside for the two lap parade.

The Cat in the Hat theme

was used by the Motley Miners at this year’s Relay for Life and, due to the red and white colours of the hat, has transferred over to the pageant.

“It’s not hard at all, just fun,” said Shana when asked if preparations for the float presented any difficulties.

Shana says the entire Roxby Districts Sporting Club is excited to be involved in the pageant.

“We’ve had heaps of support and everyone is happy to help out and get involved.”

Roxby Districts will be hosting a Christmas party at the Lions Park on Saturday November 29 where Shana hopes the Christmas spirit will spread in preparation for the pageant.

The Roxby Districts Sporting Club would also like to thank BOC Safety for their generous donations of white gloves for the children’s costumes.

Anyone wishing to help out with the float is welcome, Please contacting Shana on 0419 232 644.

If you have a float entered into this year’s Christmas Pageant, give The Monitor a call on 8671 2683 to promote your theme.

works ball over the carport and the kids love the blow up decorations and the reindeer that move,” added Kate.

“Some kids come into the front yard, which we don’t mind and a lot of families knock on the front door asking if they can have a look around, and that’s fine as well.”

With such a vibrant display of lights, one can only imagine the effect they have on the electricity bill; however, the Burtons remain unworried.

Emily and William showing off part of their costumes for this year’s “We haven’t really noticed pageant. much of a difference in the power bill,” said Kate. ith the Christmas School have entered a tree best, and giving it a go.

“We usually only put them tree festival barely a into the festival. on for a few hours a night and “We can show that we are they’re all low wattage.” stone’s throw away, When asked why they en- a good class,” and “it is a chalVandalism is also a strong Ms Garland’s Year Two class tered, the children happily lenge for us,” were just some of concern for people within Roxby from Roxby Downs Area spoke up about trying their the children’s responses.

Downs, though so far, the Burtons have not experienced any troubles.

“Some people comment on vandalism and I know one person who is not putting lights up as she’s going away and is worried something will happen to them but everyone has been very respectful and we haven’t had any problems.”

The Burtons’ only desire for Christmas is for others to follow suit and begin setting up lights of their own.

“We’re sort of hoping a lot more people will get into it since a lot of people who had big displays have either left or are going away and aren’t doing it, so it would be good to get others into it.

“It doesn’t matter how big or small you go, it just adds to the Christmas spirit around town.

The Burtons’ display of Christmas lights can be seen on Curdimurka Street.

“I love the joy it gives all the kids that come past,” said Kate.

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Breastfeeding: Acceptable or Not?

By Krystle Bower

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eing asked to leave public premises if you are breastfeeding is an issue many mothers have to face.

Nowadays it is unlikely you will see a mother feeding her child in public.

The once acceptable and natural process has now become frowned upon by many members of society, sparking controversy over a mother’s right to feed her child in public.

“I remember sitting in a restaurant eating my meal, and breastfeeding my son as well, then a waiter came up and said that I would have to go to the bathroom to feed my child,” said Cherie, a mother of five.

“I refused and asked the man if he had ever eaten lunch in the bathroom; he remained persistent that I leave and made me aware that other patrons were trying to eat, and I said, ‘so is my son’; he then left me alone, but it happens too often.”

It is common to see mothers wean their child off the breast too early because there is very little public support, which can lead to health problems for the child in the future.

Breastfed babies may have a lower risk of cot death, show a decreased likelihood of developing allergies and have a lower

risk of developing diabetes or becoming obese.

“People shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable; it will affect the flow of their milk,” said Carmel, a mother of three.

“I am all for breastfeeding, I just think when you are in public you should be discreet.”

It won’t be too long before it will be illegal to discriminate against women who are breastfeeding in public places, however, mothers need to be aware that it is not appropriate to undress or show themselves freely; a child can be fed without anyone even knowing.

“The public needs to be considerate of the mothers, and the mothers need to be considerate of the public,” said Maria, a mother of three.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association says women should not hide away in bedrooms to breastfeed because it will become more hidden and no one will accept it as being a normal and natural thing.

We live in a society which finds it acceptable for women to wear skimpy bathing suits, or to pose in ‘barely their underwear’ for advertisements, but when it comes to women using their breasts for their natural purpose, people are critical.

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What will our 100th Birthday look like?

Happy 20th Birthday Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam……….. and there is plenty to celebrate.

Roxby Downs is a young vibrant town and Olympic Dam houses one of the richest ore bodies in the world. The people here want lucrative safe work and the mine wants skilled committed employees and contractors.

The result is a town and lifestyle that is full of opportunity the envy of most.

While surveying and early exploration started much earlier, for the township, 1988 is our official beginning.

A lot has happened in those 20 years but what about the future.

The expansion has given us a peek of the next ten years which includes a doubling of the population, potentially the largest pit

mine in the world, increased and improved facilities, a new airport, a pipeline bringing us desalinated water, a mixture of power sources and many new opportunities for our children and much more The latest surveying of the mine gave it a life of 100 years.

I wonder what Roxby will be like on its 100th Birthday.

Will we continue to grow and possibly reach a population of 20,000 or will improvements in mining technology allow for even greater automation and therefore fewer jobs.

Will Roxby Downs become the Regional Mining Centre of South Australia and provide resources and services across the entire Far North to what could potentially be 20 or 30 major mines.

Will the percentage of perma-

Letters to the Editor I write to offer my congratulations to The Monitor and your readers for supporting Safe Work 2008 during its recent visit to Roxby Downs.

The members of the SafeWork SA Advisory Committee and the stakeholders, SafeWork SA, WorkCoverSA, Business SA and SA Unions, were all thrilled at the response our programme received during its three weeks in the state’s regional areas.

We received more than 5000 registrations to attend workshops during

Safe Work Month, and the strong attendances at the regional workshops fully justified expanding our focus beyond the metropolitan area.

If the interest shown at our workshops translates into safer workplaces, then South Australia is wellplaced to further slash its rates of harm at work, to the benefit of us all.

- Tom Phillips, Presiding Member, SafeWork SAdvisory Committee.

nent residents drastically improve or will ‘fly in fly out’ refer to international employees who commute from their home countries on super fast jets.

Will we have eight AFL football teams in the league and will Rugby and Soccer finally establish a league?

Will we have an external Campus of Adelaide University situated here or will all higher learning be online?

Of course even the best planners and visionaries on the planet cannot confidently tell us.

The only certainty is change itself, our job is to make sure we don’t lose the values and aspirations that give this community so much to celebrate today.

- Ray Goldie

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RIGHT: Emmaline and Michael enjoying the festivites at Family Day BELOW: These two youngsters had a blast with the koala and Kangaroo.

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...at the Family Day LEFT: The sculpture commemorating 20 years of Roxby Downs was officially unveiled at Family Day. ABOVE: Fantastic Art work was on display at Family Day, even if it only lasted a few hours.

RIGHT: Jon, Bowe, Holt and Ash Dann loved the trucks on display.

ABOVE: The kids had a ball playing in the bubbles.

RIGHT: The Amazing Drumming Monkeys were thoroughly enjoyed by the youngsters of Roxby.

BELOW: Neil Warren showing off his skills at Family Day.

ABOVE: Sam gets his shirt signed by a Port Power player.

ABOVE: Laine, Madisyn, Hartley and Brad Cox relaxing.

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Community Person of the Month

The Many Colours of Helen Edwards

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ovember’s Community Person of the month is Helen Edwards who as a volunteer wears many colours: red for Red Sands Foundation, Yellow for Daffodil Day and pink for Pink Ribbon Day.

Parenting Quote of the Week…

“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.”

Anonymous

Strengthening Our Families can provide a volunteer to support you to enjoy and strengthen your family relationships.

You can get more information from Jo Culf at the Roxby Downs Health Services on 8671 9020 or joanne.culf@health.sa.gov.au Strengthening Our Families is proudly supported by BHP Billiton Olympic Dam.

Helen generously donates her time as the president of the Red Sands Foundation Branch of the Cancer Council, which saw her heavily involved in organising Roxby’s first Relay for Life.

She also sells merchandise for Daffodil and Pink Ribbon Day and is a member of the Scrap Bag Quilting Group, which generously donates to charities such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Helen has previously been involved in organising the Festival of Trees.

Helen’s dedicated involvement with the Cancer Council stems from her own experience with Cancer.

“The benefits of volunteering, for me, is raising funds for very vital life saving research into finding a cure,” said Helen.

Without the Red Sands Branch, Helen believes it would have been extremely difficult to organise a Relay for Life in Roxby Downs and is overwhelmed by the support and success of the event.

Helen’s work in the Scrap Bag Quilting Group has seen many generous dona-

tions towards much needed causes.

This year, the group has donated small quilts of love to be given to mothers of still born babies as a remembrance of their lost loved ones.

Volunteering is something Helen believes to be extremely rewarding and is a great way to meet new people and have fun.

“I would love for more people to get involved in the Cancer Foundation and everyone is always welcome,” said Helen.

“Volunteering is a way of getting out of the house, away from the kids and helping out and it’s a great way to meet new friends, especially if you’re new to town.

“There are a lot of things you can volunteer for in Roxby and the generosity of people in town is great.”

Helen was surprised to learn she had won the Community Person of the Month.

“I’m not sure if I’m really deserving since I only do part time bits and pieces here and there but I am proud to have been nominated.”

Helen has decided to donate the $100 provided

by Big Sky to the Roxby Downs Scout Group as it is keeping it local, keeping it with the kids and keeping the Scouts going.

“I would like to thank Big Sky Credit Union for putting the money forward to donate to these causes.”

In a community like Roxby Downs there are many groups and organisations that rely heavily on the kind volunteer work of locals.

Thanks to Big Sky Credit Union these volunteers are being recognised for their fantastic contributions to the community.

Each month, Big Sky is announcing a Community Person of the Month who will be acknowledged for their work and be given the opportunity to donate $100 to a volunteering group of their choice.

The public are encouraged to nominate someone they think should be recognised for their volunteer work in the community.

Nomination forms are available from The Roxby Downs Council, The Monitor Newspaper and Big Sky Credit Union and must be received by the 15th of the month.

For further information and nomination forms contact Michelle Hales on (08) 8671 0010 or Michelle.

Hales@roxbydowns.com. au.

An initiative of the Environment Forum

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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.

Big Sky is proud to support your local community member of the month

Meeting Dates

24/11/08 7.30pm - Community Board - Sport and Recreation Forum 02/12/08 7.30pm 9/12/08 7.30pm - Environment Forum

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.

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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

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Around Roxby Downs there are many discontinuous fuel loads such as shrubs and grass which can become a real problem; yards also pose a problem with leaf litter, weeds and messy unmaintained gardens.

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Research needed to ensure a quiet life

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H

ow much is noise going to influence your decision in the purchase of a new home?

There are people to whom noise seems to matter not at all.

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They are the ones who have sound systems blaring through open windows all summer long, who hold uproarious parties every weekend and rev up highpowered cars and motorcycles in the small hours of the morning.

This column will be of no interest to them, but it could be a useful guide to those who want to avoid them, and other unwelcome din, when they build or purchase their next property.

First those rowdy neighbours: Be sure to make as many visits to your potential property as you can. Go at various times of the day and on different days of the week. A street that can seem blissfully tranquil at midday during the working week can have some unpleasant surprises in store on a Saturday morning.

Talk to the neighbours and if there’s a pub nearby go there for a gossip One important piece of information is whether the road becomes a rat run during rush hours. A reader who visited what seemed to be a quiet suburban

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out on roofs and ensure you have a hose that can reach right around the house to fend off flames.

If you are ever caught in a fire, remain calm and do not try to outrun the flames.

Try to crouch down as close to the floor as you can and attempt to remain under the smoke to prevent inhalation.

It is up to you to take responsibility for your own home and yard, including up-keep and maintenance.

You should prepare your home for fires early by making sure you take the appropriate measures to ensuring your family and property has the best chance of surviving.

For more about fire safety and prevention, collect a ‘Preparing for Bushfires’ booklet from your local council office.

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gional Fire Prevention Officer Nick Ludborzs.

“Renters and homeowners should also make sure there are no overhanging trees as they could transfer fire from one yard to another.”

It is essential to have a bushfire action plan.

The first step is to decide if in the event of a fire you will stay and fight, or move your family to safety; it may be too late to make this decision once a fire starts.

Make sure you clean up your yard, remove dead branches, leaves and undergrowth, prune tree limbs and branches hanging over the home.

Cut the grass around your home, giving fires less fuel, remove wood piles and any other flammable materials that are close to the home and shed.

Make sure gutters are regularly cleaned

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street in Canberra at 11am counted more than 200 cars going past in the hour from 7.30 to 8.30am.

On the other hand a house that on the map seems to be almost on top of a motorway may be well shielded by noise barriers, reducing what might otherwise be an unacceptable roar to a background hum that’s easy to get used to.

There’s not a great deal you can do about aircraft noise. If the property is close to an airport, check the flight paths, the number of flights and whether there is a night curfew.

If you are building a home invest heavily in soundproofing and ensure bedrooms are positioned so they are least affected by noise from the ground and air. Consult an HIA builder and home designer on the best materials and designs to deaden external noise.

Finally, if you do decide to buy an existing home that suffers from any of these noise problems be prepared to bargain ruthlessly. The owner may be desperate to sell and thankful that someone is showing any interest at all.

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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 Ex-

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 ILLEGAL PARKING This is a friendly reminder from 08/09 Financial year Rates have been Council, that parking in the following declared and have been issued. Due date for the 1st Quarter was 30th zones is illegal” September 2008. The following inWITHIN THE ROXBY DOWNS stalment dates will be 16th December TOWNSHIP: 2008, 17th March and the 16th June - A loading zone 2009. If you have any enquiries please - A drop off zone contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010.

- A disabled park PLEASE NOTE: Fines will apply for all WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL overdue accounts.

STREETS: ELECTRICITY - Parking on a nature strip Quarterly accounts for the 30th - Parked on local governSeptember 2008 are now overdue. ment land.

Reminder notices have now been issued.

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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.

- 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

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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 Phone 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.

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Generous support for Scouts

By Zak Zeptner

T

uesday November 11 saw the Roxby Downs Scout Group officially receive a multipurpose trailer, generously sponsored and donated by BHP Billiton and others.

The new trailer, which is large enough to fit the entire Scout Group inside, will be used for the carrying of equipment, bottle drives and camps

the Scouts endeavour to complete.

“We’re really looking forward to making good use of it,” said Scout Group Leader Trent Burton.

“The trailer is excellent and will come in very handy,” added Leader Mike Warby.

The trailer has been made available through funding from the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Community Development Program and various other community sponsors.

“Roxby Downs has one of the largest Scout

groups in South Australia and this new trailer will ensure they can participate more easily in camping and outdoor activities,” said Olympic Dam Community Relations Advisor, Carrie Clark.

The trailer was officially handed over by BHP Human Resources Vice President Paul Walters, who was delighted to be involved in bringing about a greater future for the Scouts.

“It’s fantastic to be a part of it. I think the Scouts are certainly important to the community and I hope they continue to grow and prosper,” he

Great Evolution 08 Joeys, Cubs, leaders and parents are all in agreement: the combined Hoporee/Cuboree Scout camp last weekend held at Woodhouse in the Adelaide Hills was FUN-tastic.

All the kids, along with leaders and parents, traveled down to Adelaide, entertained by bus driver Brian in his big red Greyhound bus.

“Brian was fantastic; he stayed with our sub camp all weekend,” said the Scouts.

The group moved from one “themed” activity to the next every hour.

The kids rock-climbed, balance their way over suspension bridges, fought it out gladiator style over a pool of muddy water, water slid down hillsides, entered the ice age and even had a chance at dunking parents Derrick Sim, Sarah Cordy and Alison Speirs in the dunking tank.

“I am so proud of our kids who didn’t hesitate in attempting every activity and seeing their smiles of achievement when they made it to

the other side,” said Scotty, AKA Baloo.

Special permission was granted to Scotty to take the kids up to Challenge Hill, a military style obstacle course set on a steep hillside.

The evenings saw the kids entertained with open air concerts, followed by supper, before retiring heavily to their tents.

Koalas and possums kept their eyes downwards from their treetops on the 2500 Joeys & Cubs about to tackle Challenge Hill. kids that were present in total, one koala even choosing to run through the camp site.

Cub leader Scotty Martin would like to especially thank all parents who attended and assisted in the group’s largest event so far, and also to section leaders Kelly, Glenn, Bec and Chris.

Finally, a big thank you to all Roxby Downs Joeys and Cubs; your team work and good manners didn’t go unnoticed, gaining special recognition at the closing ceremony.

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said.

The Scouts themselves were overjoyed with the new trailer, as Venturer Kristen Warby explains.

“It’s good because this way we can transport our things easier and advertise the Scouts as well.

When asked what she would like the trailer to be used for, the answer was simple.

“Lots and lots of camps; anywhere that’s got adventurous things.”

Local radio announcers help Scouts with fundraising

By Krystle Bower

Scouts Bottle Drive The Scouts would like to advise the public that all donations for the upcoming bottle drive on November 22 must not be placed on the curb, as previously reported. Please keep all can and bottle donations on your property and the Scouts will collect it from there. The Scouts appoligise for any inconvenience.

Recently, Scott Sauerwald and Tom Beever were approached by Scouts Group Leader Trent Burton asking them to assist in a fundraiser.

The idea was that Trent would get a Collingwood Guernsey signed and framed, and Scott and Tom would then promote it on their Friday night show ‘Scoreboard’.

The Guernsey was signed by the entire Collingwood team and the promotion was run as ‘don’t let Tom get the Guernsey’, as anyone who knows Tom Beever would be aware of his passion for the Collingwood football team.

The silent auction received a large amount of bids, which lead to a considerable donation being made to the Scouts fundraiser.

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Zeppy’s reviews Book Review: Hannibal Rising

Insightful but nothing more There are few who do not know of the infamous Dr Hannibal Lector, the fictitious cannibal genius created by Thomas Harris. Red Dragon saw him introduced, Silence of the Lambs saw his terror unleashed and Hannibal brought about a conclusion to the cycle.

Now comes Hannibal Rising, the story of how the man became the monster.

Usually I enjoy such tales however upon reading this book, I was sadly disappointed. I can say with confidence the reason I did not enjoy this tale was due to the writing. Thomas Harris fantastically crafted a series through marvellous storytelling techniques, however with Hannibal Rising; it is as though he no longer cares.

The flowery writing of Red Dragon is gone, replaced with simple prose a year nine student could have written.

I was constantly angered by the lack of description in the book, finding it difficult to imagine the scenes printed before me. The only upside to this tale was discovering the events that turned Dr Lector into a cannibalistic homicidal maniac. And even then, there is nothing impressive about the tale; merely a description of the young man’s hard-

ships, his love for an older woman and his desire to devour flesh.

The terror of Hannibal Lector is gone from this book. Granted I did not expect it to begin with him as the sophisticated genius his is in the other books but I was hoping for an ending that did the series justice. Alas, I was mistaken.

Hannibal Rising is a book that appears to be written by an author with less talent than Thomas Harris. Unfortunately it is his writing and my only hope is he never writes another book as badly as Hannibal Rising.

A recent walk around town brought something alarming to my attention: Christmas decorations in November.

Christmas is a fabulous time of the year where family, friends, presents, food and wine all come together in a torrent of holiday happiness. When the bells start to jingle and the ho-ho-ho’s start filtering through the air, you know that children will be full of glee and Rudolph will be polishing his nose.

My dilemma with Christmas, however, is the PMS – pre-Merry Spirit. It is all good and well to celebrate Christmas by flooding your front lawn with fairy lights and blow up reindeers, but does it need to happen in the beginning of November?

A recent trip to Sydney revealed mistletoe and candy canes scattered throughout large department stores. It wasn’t the fact that small elves were lurking in dark corners or that the drummer boy playing his tune on hidden speakers that unnerved me; instead it was the fact that Christmas had already reared its jovial head on November 5th.

We should approach the government and make them pass a new law that ensures no Christmas frivolities to commence before the month of December. It is almost blasphemous to commence any form of egg nogging any earlier.

Any given birthday falls on one single day. To celebrate this day, the birthday boy/girl may hold a party of have a couple of dinners. This enables a birthday to potentially last up to a week. As Christmas is celebrated by people from all across the world then it would make sense to celebrate the day over a longer period of time, for example four weeks. Don’t you think that

Sex, drugs and parties With today’s ever changing society, many films and television programs have attempted to portray the seemingly reckless and party-filled behaviour of generation Y, though with little success. Until now. Skins, which aired on ABC earlier this year, has received critical acclaim and is by far the best portrayal of the teenage years to date.

Set in Bristol, each episode follows the story of a character and the effect life has on them. There are ten episodes to each season and each delves into the minds and problems of the characters, while also continuing an easy to follow storyline. The plot is brutal in its depiction of reality, focusing on drugs, sex, peer pressure, relationships and life in general.

From the first episode, the audience is captured by the honesty of life, never shying away from what really happens. Drugs, parties and sex all provide for excellent plot points and the stark harshness of life is never relinquished.

Skins is a very character driven series and the acting is superb. Staring Nicholas Hoult and featuring

performances by Harry Enfield and Bill Bailey, this is a show not to be missed. We follow the lives of Tony, Sid, Michelle, Cassie, Chris, Jal, Maxxie, Anwar and Eff y through trials such as graduating college, avoiding aggravated drug dealers, losing virginity, love and loss.

The drama is real, the situations, while seeming strange, are believable and the connections one forms with the characters is unforgettable.

There has never been a show quite like Skins and it will be difficult to top this series.

The verdict: 4.5/5

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Robertson’s Rambles Christmas already…

TV review: Skins

three months is slightly ludicrous? I understand that people are hitting the shops to buy presents at this time, but the overcommercialisation of Christmas is starting to wear thin.

I think we need to get back to the basics and remember what Christmas is really about. It isn’t about the presents, or the decorations or the turkey as much as it is about the coming together of family and friends. If religious, it is the celebration of Jesus Christ. It is a time for giving, loving and caring.

I am not saying to eradicate great gifts, fabulous food or dainty decorations, but instead limit the emphasis to one month.

In calendars, there is only one month that has a Christmas theme and that is December – why don’t the rest of us abide by this tradition?

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BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP 1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.

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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 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

TODDLERS’ STORY TIME - Fun for 1-4 years.

10:30am Monday Phone: 8672 7018 Meet at Andamooka Community Library ROXBY DOWNS AND DISTRICT RACING CLUB AGM 2.:30pm Saturday November 22nd

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board Community Board, Forums and Partnerships see schedule on the Community Matters page.

For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 ROXBY DOWNS’ ROTARY CLUB 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes Café For more information contact Kaye Doyle

ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH 10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213

ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Phone: 0427072710

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Close Match / Rebacks slaughtered Olympic Dam defeated Wanderers by six wickPeterson c Searle b Hoffmann -7 ets at the Roxby Downs oval on Sunday morning Smith b Hoffmann -11 to join their opponents at the top of the table Briggs b Woolford -10 and avenge their poor loss last time these two Hancock b Woolford -0 teams met.

Watkins b Botes -16 Devil’s skipper Wayne Moroney sent his opTaylor c Moroney b Botes -4 ponents in after winning the toss and following Hombsch not out -2 a slow start by the fielding side, wickets began to Forrest c & b Moroney -0 tumble after Ryan Selkirk was dismissed for 22 McKenna c Woolford b Moroney -0 Sundries -7 when Ross Mill held a “hot” chance in the covers Total -104 off the bowling of newcomer Willy Searle.

Mick Hoffman (3/20) and Allan Woolford Bowling: Searle 8-1-1/38, Nicholson 8-2-0/15, (2/11) decimated the middle order while Moro- Hoffmann 8-0-3/20, Woolford 8-3-2/11, Moroney and the injured Charl Botes bowling “offies” ney 3.1-0-2/5, Botes 3-1-2/10 cleaned up the inexperienced tail with two wickets each, and Wandereres were all out for 104 on Olympic Dam the first ball of the 39th over.

Thompson c Hancock b Petersen -2 The Swaggies came back into the game when Moroney c Smith b Petersen -7 they had Olympic Dam 3/20 but Searle (44) and Botes c Petersen b Selkirk -9 Woolford, who finished on 41 not out, added 56 Woolford not out -41 runs for fourth wicket to put the Devil’s in a winSearle c Briggs b Wilson -44 ning position and the target was reached in the Leonard not out -11 31st over.

Sundries -2 Wanderer’s recruit Tim Petersen put in a good Total -4/110 all round performance as did his counterpart Bowling: Petersen 8-4-2/20, Briggs 8-2-0/18, Searle for Olympic Dam and their performances Selkirk 7-11/39, Wilson 8-0-1/33 for the day suggest that they will be very useful players this season.

Roxby Rogues proved far too strong for a depleted Woomera Redbacks team in a very onesided affair at O’Donoghue Oval on Sunday SCORES morning.

Wanderers Selkirk c Mill b Searle -22 The home side could only manage a paltry 42 in Wilson c Thompson b Hoffmann -26 reply to the 4/234 posted by the Rogues side and

Greg Blewitt visit F

ormer Test and first-class cricketer Greg Blewett visited the Roxby Downs area for a coaching clinic at Roxby Downs and a 20/20 game at Woomera.

The coaching clinic, in conjunction with the Milo “have a go” session, was well received on Friday afternoon and was followed by a sausage sizzle and free drinks for the participants.

The 20/20 game at Woomera pro-

duced some big hitting from the likes of Ryan Selkirk, Allan Woolford and Charl Botes to name a few and Greg made cameo appearances for both sides.

The Wandering Rogues won comfortably over the Redback Devils and in keeping with the light-heartedness of the night, the “man of the match”, adjudicated and presented by Greg Blewett, went to Darren Leonard for his 2/47 off two overs and a golden duck when batting.

went down by a mammoth 192 runs.

Sundries -14 The visitors took full advantage of the absence Total -4/234 of Redback’s skipper Adam Willis and several Bowling: Blatchford 8-1-0/23, Berkelaar 6other regular senior players including Rye, Gore, 0-1/49, Ingold 8-2-1/31, Watkinson 8-0-1/32, Searle and Payne to make every post a winner.

Blackie 6-0-1/49, Fielding 4-0-0/47 Rogues opener Paul Trotta made it to 90 before being run out in the last over when attempting Woomera Redbacks to retain the strike in a bid to make it to three Pillar c Wyatt b Ferguson -11 figures and his opening stand of 77, with Randall Blatchford b Nethery -4 Wyatt (48) was a sign of things to come for the Berkelaar b Ferguson -0 home side.

Despite a lull midway through the innings, Watkinson b Nethery -5 Rogues with Trotta’s effort and Dan Haines Blackie st Wyatt b Martlew -0 thumping a half century tallied 234 for the loss Fielding lbw b Nethery -0 of 4 wickets from 40 overs.

Ingold c Queale b Benson -0 The home side were never in the hunt and meMartin c Barnes b Martlew -4 andered to a disappointing 42 from 25.4 overs Crisp c Ferguson b Haines -5 with Chris Pillar the only batsman to reach double Hutchens K c Martlew b Benson -0 figures and Sam Nethery taking 3/14.

Hutchens S not out -0 Joey Blatchford, Mick Ingold and Paul WatSundries -13 kinson all bowled economically for Woomera Total -42 but it was little compensation considering the rest of the effort.

Bowling: Ferguson 8-1-2/12, Nethery 8-23/14, Martlew 4-1-2/7, Benson 4-2-2/5, Heit 1SCORES 0-0/1, Haines 0.4-0-1/1 Roxby Rogues Wyatt c Fielding b Ingold -48 Next week Woomera travels to Roxby Downs Trotta run out (Fielding) -90 for a top versus bottom clash on Saturday mornWalker lbw b Watkinson -8 ing against Wanderers, while on Sunday morning Barnes c Fielding b Blackie -2 Roxby Rogues will find Olympic Dam a different Haines b Berkelaar -54 kettle of fish to confront than the Redbacks, in Qeale not out -11 Heit not out -7 what should be a great clash.

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Hornridge Sporting Club AGM will be held on Sunday, 30th November at 7pm at the Roxby Downs Club.

All positions will be open for nomination.

Members and interested persons are welcome to attend.

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By Zak Zeptner

everal Port Power players were in town last week to help celebrate the 20th birthday of Roxby Downs and the renewal of BHP Billiton’s major sponsorship of the Power Community Youth Program.

The Monitor was fortunate enough to catch up with Nathan Krakouer and Nick Salter, who shared a little about themselves.

Nathan is coming on his third year in Port Power and Nick is reaching his second year and both love every minute of it.

“It’s a great club,” said Nathan.

Nathan reveals his love for the game sparked long before he can remember.

“When I was a kid all I did was walk around town kicking the footy,” he said.

Nick was exactly the same.

“There was a lot of work in getting here; I sacrificed hanging out with my mates on weekends to travel to my games.

“You sacrifice a lot of your social life, even now.

“If you have to make sacrifices, obviously you have to; you can’t do it half hearted, you need to put everything into it otherwise you won’t make it.”

Nathan’s sacrifices for the game are also great, having to leave his home and family in Western Australia to play for the club.

But, as the boys say, it’s all worth it, stating playing the game is the best part of it all.

“That’s what we’re here for and with the crowd roaring, it gives you a thrill when you’re out there,” said Nathan.

Even though Nick has only played two games for the Power, he finds performing to a crowd exhilarating.

vice.

“If you can study or get an apprenticeship, do it.

“Just in case you don’t get drafted, since “For the first ten minutes of the there are a lot of kids fighting for the same game it doesn’t feel real, it’s pretty spot, make sure you have a plan B.” Getting drafted is a difficult process, full on but after a while you get right into the game.”

While the boys were only in town for a short time, both admit they were taken aback by Roxby Downs.

“It’s pretty good in the town; everything’s pretty new and flash and very different to what I thought. It’s green – I didn’t expect that,” said Nick.

“When someone tells you it’s out here you don’t expect it to look like this; it’s pretty impressive,” added Nathan.

Travelling to towns such as Roxby is just one of the many commitments of being in involved with Port Power The team helps to promote sport and healthy eating through travelling to schools and communities to educate young South Aussies.

And for those wishing to join Nick and Nathan in the ranks of the AFL, the boys offer a small piece of ad-

taking 100 percent commitment and considerable hard work.

“You’re competing against kids who are just as good as you so it’s very challenging,” said Nathan.

“Train hard, prepare and recover as well as you can,” said Nick.

First, second and third Last fortnight saw three well trained basketball teams from Roxby Downs Area School travel to Gawler to compete in the state wide SASSSA Basketball Finals.

The South Australia Senior Secondary Sports Association teams consisted of a Year 8 girls group, a Year 8 boys group and a Year 10 boys group.

The four day trip saw the Year 10

boys play on Wednesday November 5, achieving a ranking of third in the state.

Thursday saw the Year 8 teams play, with the boys playing extremely well to take home a ranking of second in the state.

But it was the Year 8 girls who achieved victory during this carnival, only losing one game, earning them the title of number one in the state.

RDAS commends the players of the carnival on their tremendous sportsmanship and outstanding behaviour.

All teams played to the best of their abilities and would like to thank Ms Ali Knights, Adele Rhodes, Mr Shane Hodgson and Mrs Annette Speck for the generous help and commitment.

Nathan Krakouer and Nick salter had a blast visiting Roxby Downs last Saturday

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Notice of Road Closure Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961 NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 6 November 2008 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 4.00pm on Saturday 6 December 2008 until 1.00am on Sunday 7 December 2008.

ROAD: Richardson Place EVENT: Roxby Traders Association Christmas Pageant ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place, Roxby Club Car Park Entrance into Richardson Place and Tavern Road, Roxby Downs.

Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules specified below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Rule 234: Rule 238:

Crossing the road Crossing the road on or near a crossing for Pedestrians Pedestrians travelling along the road.

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By Zak Zeptner

J

ohn Eales, Grant Hackett, Andrew Gaze, Vicki Wilson, Dick Johnson and Warren Tredrea celebrated a night of sport in Roxby Downs last Thursday.

The stars began their public appearance at the Leisure Centre with a getting to know you session for local children, explaining their careers, what it took to achieve their goals and answered a range of questions.

John Eales acted as the Master of Ceremonies for the day, introducing the stars, interviewing them and fielding questions from the audience about the stars accomplishments, likes and dislikes and special requests.

One such request which provoked a roar of laughter was directed at Grant Hackett: “Will you swim against the

swim team?” to which Grant replied, “I haven’t got any togs.” Not missing a beat, the child yelled out, “you don’t need any” and the stadium shook with laughter.

A line then formed around the stars as hundreds of excited children stood waiting to personally meet the stars and receive their autographs.

The major event of the day took place later that night.

At 7.30pm over 200 people filled the auditorium for an evening of drinks, socialising and, of course, the stars.

Excitement was high as waves of people approached the stars, cornering them for photos, autographs and a friendly chat.

But it was the unplanned event of the night that provided further entertainment to the people of Roxby Downs.

Not half an hour into the event, a burst of thunder and flash of lighting

cut the town’s power supply, plunging the auditorium into darkness.

“It’s just one of those things that happen,” said Leisure Centre Manager Alan Male.

“Fortunately people took it in stride and it didn’t faze them.”

In fact, local resident Steve Jacobs thought the black out was the best thing about the night.

“It brought the stars to the back of the room instead of on stage so we got a front row seat,” he said.

The stars presented from the far side of the hall as the temporary sound system was located there, and even though things didn’t go to plan, the stars still loved it.

“This is one of the most memorable functions I’ve ever attended,” said Grant Hackett as the power cut out for the second time that evening.

But as they say, the show must go on.

“I thought it was a brilliant night and the looks and interaction of the community with the stars was brilliant,” said Alan Male.

“I got a buzz seeing everyone having a good time.”

Entertaining anecdotes from the stars provided laughs for the crowd and the question and answer session was well received.

Excitement levels increased as the auction began.

All proceeds raised are donated to the Roxby sports community, a cause everyone got behind.

A personal photograph with the stars sold at $500 for over ten people, a basketball signed by Andrew Gaze raised over $800, as did a signed Rugby ball and book by John Eales.

A shirt directly off Warren Tredrea’s back sold for over $1000 to a lucky woman who will have the scent of this footballer forever.

But it was the signed shirt by Dick Johnson that truly heated things up.

Andrew Gaze, as the auctioneer, was positively electrified as a bidding war broke out over the shirt, selling for an amazing $2000.

The night, while not going directly to plan, was a marvellous success.

No one went away from the event without a smile on their face and praise for the event is high around town.

The likes of John Eales, Grant Hackett, Andrew Gaze, Vicki Wilson, Dick Johnson and Warren Tredrea have not been seen in Roxby Downs before and excitement is high for them to return again.

What’s happening at the Roxby Downs Cultural & Leisure Precinct SKATE COMPETITION Roxby v Streaky Bay

Pulse Pump 6pm Thurs (starts 27 Nov)

9-14 years & 15-18 years competition Lions Park Saturday 22nd November 11am-12.30pm & 1pm-3pm $5 per competitor (includes snag & drink) NO HELMET, NO GO! Contact Lisa on 0409 888 931 to register

roxbyleisure phone 8671 2001

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Pulse Combat 6pm Tuesdays 9am Thursdays CLASSES

Boot camp 9am Saturdays

BURN AFTER READING Rated MA Duration 96 mins.

DEATH RACE Rated MA Duration 107 mins.

A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it. Stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt and John Malkovich. Screens: Friday 21 Nov 7.30pm, Saturday 22 Nov 4pm, Sunday 23rd Nov 1pm

Ex-con Jensen Ames is forced by the warden of a notorious prison to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another on the road to victory. Stars Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson and Natalie Martinez. Screens: Saturday 22 Nov 1pm & 7.30pm, Tuesday 25 Nov 7pm

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