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Following a visit to Roxby Downs Advantage SA – formerly SA Great, has announced it will be holding the 2010 Regional Awards

presentation night at the Dunes Café.Kaye Doyle, Project Offi cer at GHD, was instrumen-

tal in organising for these awards to be held in Roxby, in a bid to showcase Roxby as not just a mining town, but also as a strong and successful community.

It was Kaye, who met with Chloe Camilleri, SA Advantage’s Awards Co-ordinator, at an Advantage Adelaide event (which launched the 2011 awards) and suggested the possibility of holding the Awards Presentation Night in Roxby.

“Advantage SA has just changed their name from SA Great, and they are a non-for profi t organisation, all about giving recognition.

“We’re a little bit unique because we’re a mining town. I think we’re a pretty important mining town,” said Kaye.

“I invited Regional Development Australia Far North Board, who partner Advantage SA to hold their Octo-ber board meeting, the same weekend as the awards.

“We will have an opportunity over those three days (Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October) to showcase Roxby. We’ll get all organisations on board and get them to do up a display. Th en we’ll be show-casing to anyone who is coming to the Advantage SA awards, but we’ll also be showcasing to Regional De-velopment Australia Far North Board,” said Kaye.

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Director Danielle Tsogas echoes Kaye’s excitement at holding the annual awards in Roxby.

“We’re very excited to be hosting an awards cer-emony in Roxby Downs for the fi rst time this year. Th e 2010 Regional Awards ceremony for the Far North region will be held on Friday, October 22 at the Dunes Café and Auditorium. Tickets to this gala event will be on sale from July. It is certainly an occasion not to be missed.

“Advantage SA continues to receive great support from the Far North region for the Regional Awards. We know that there are plenty of fantastic businesses, groups and individuals in the Far North who are com-mitted to developing and promoting the region.

“There is clearly a strong sense of commu-nity pride and spirit in the Far North which contributes to the success of small busi-nesses and community groups in the region. “Advantage SA has received some very strong nomina-tions from Roxby Downs so far. 2010 nominees include 105.5 RoxFM Incorporated, Outback Smart, Exact Mining Services, Roxby Downs Health Services Coff ee Morning, Big Warm Welcome Barbeque, Musgrave Manor, Sarah Saunders and Linda Evans.

“Whether it is a business, community group or an individual, the Regional Awards seek to recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of those who have made a signifi cant contribution to their region and the State.”

Danielle said, “We would encourage those in the region to continue nominating to make sure that all the success stories in the Far North are receiving the recognition they deserve.”

Regional Awards to Regional Awards to be held in Roxby!be held in Roxby!

L ast week it was announced by Premier Mike Rann that Olympic Dam mine is heading back to full production with hoisting from the Clark

Shaft recommencing earlier that week. Th e Clark shaft is the major production hoist at Olympic

Dam.As per BHP Billiton’s production update in April, an ac-

cident in October last year (in which no-one was injured) saw the Clark system damaged and metal production at Olympic Dam cut by 75 per cent.

Over the last seven months an extensive repair program has been undertaken. Signifi cant works underground, in the shaft itself and to the surface infrastructure have been completed.

During the repair period BHP Billiton took the opportu-nity to bring forward maintenance works across the process plant, including a major Smelter shutdown and maintenance on the Svedala, the site’s largest mill. Th e process plant is now fully operational.

Last week, small amounts of ore began to be hoisted by the Clark, and BHP Billiton will continue to refi ne and recommission the system over the coming weeks.

Th e company expects to return to normal operation by the end of the June 2010 quarter.

In an address to Parliament last week, Premier Mike Rann said, “ Olympic Dam is very important to this state. Members would be aware of the catastrophic accident that

occurred last October—catastrophic in terms of produc-tion, but thank God that no-one was hurt or killed. Just to put that into perspective, people would be aware that an accident occurred in October of last year that saw the system damaged and metal production at Olympic Dam cut by 75 per cent.

“Th e Clark shaft is fully automated, concrete lined and ex-tends from the surface to a depth of about 860 metres and is seven metres in diameter. Ore that is crushed underground is hauled to the surface in two 36.5 tonne capacity skips, with a combined capacity of 1,375 tonnes per hour.

“Members of this house would be aware that the total ore production at Olympic Dam is in excess of 95 million tonnes per annum, and about 70 to 75 per cent is hauled from underground using the Clark shaft.”

Premier Rann went on to tell his parliamentary colleagues, “I am very pleased to inform the house today that after many, many months of extraordinarily hard work by BHP Billiton and contractors, that BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam mine is heading back to full production, with hoisting from the Clark shaft recommencing in the last couple of days.

“I was very pleased to meet with Marius Kloppers and other executives of both Olympic Dam and of BHP Billiton’s head offi ce this morning. We discussed the resource rental tax and, once again, in a series of meetings we are very pleased to be acting as an honest broker with the federal government in order to ameliorate the impact on projects in this state,” he concluded.

Clark shaft back in operationClark shaft back in operation

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New Every MorningTh e sound of the grinder and the aroma

of the coff ee have become part of my fami-ly’s morning. It marks the beginning of the new day. Coff ee has to be new to be best – freshly roasted, freshly ground, freshly brewed. Th e cream is thick; the aroma is rich; the day is beginning well.

Th at’s the good thing about days – they are new every day. Th e sun rises on a new day; we can take a fresh look at life; we can look to start again; we have a new opportunity. And not only newness, but certainty. Th e sun rises every day and it’s followed by the night. Th e rhythms of life are demonstrated to us in the rising and setting of the sun – in the dawns and dusks of the day, we see our life patterns

set out. Seasons; tides; ebbs and fl ows; new, certain, fresh and alive.

John Keble, in the early 1800s wrote: “New every morning is the love (of God) that brings new mercies and new hopes on each returning day”. Th e new day reminds us that God creates us newly in Jesus; that he brings new life and hope to us; that he makes a new relationship with us under his new commandment of love; love of God and love for each other. Th e rising of the sun is certain and dependable. Th is new day reminds us that through Jesus, God will bring us into a new creation – a new heaven and a new earth. We can start over as a new creature through Jesus Christ and greet a new day.

Th is is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

By Jutta Scholefi eld

In October Roxby Downs will be hosting its second ‘Relay for Life’ fundraiser for the Cancer Council of Australia.

I am one of the lucky few who has not been directly aff ected by cancer. However, a couple of very close friends went through hell when their family members suff ered with cancer for years and eventually died from this in-humane disease. I saw the suff ering in my friends’ eyes when they had to endure years of watching their loved one fade away in agonizing pain. And the months of waiting for that dreaded phone call. I could not take away their pain anymore than they could help their families, but I can make a diff erence!

Our team is entering this year’s relay and are raising as much money as we can to honor those that have died, and continue the hope that the money we raise will eventually lead to a cure. Th is is where we need your support Roxby!

Th e ‘Run and Hide’ team are holding a Hal-loween themed, Regressive Dinner on Satur-day June 5. Th anks to the generous donations from the Roxby Downs Community Club, Cel-larmaster’s Bronwyn and team members the cost of the ticket covers a three course meal with beer, wine and soft drinks included, with children under 18 absolutely free.

As the name suggests we will be starting the day with dessert, followed by mains and ending the evening with the entree. Th is is a family

friendly event; we will be holding games for the big kids and little kids and have prizes for best dressed child and adult. Come along have some fun, meet new people and make a diff erence too!

If you can’t come to the dinner please consider donat-ing $20-$100 to our cause, you don’t even need to get off the couch, just give Jutta a call on 0429843420 and I will come to you to collect the donation. Any donation over $2 will be issued a tax deductible receipt.

Come on Roxby you can’t Run and Hide from cancer! You can make a diff erence.

You can make a difference

Jutta Scholfi eld and Jenny Longmire invite you to join them in a fi ght against cancer

Birdsville ferry being prepared for serviceWork will start this week to prepare the

Birdsville Track outback ferry for a return to service.

It has been stored up on blocks for 20 years, since the last time fl oodwaters cut the Birdsville Track.

Water is fl owing toward Lake Eyre in outback South Australia.

Transport Department regional man-ager Peter Short says some preliminary work has already been done to get the punt ready, but this week it will swing into top gear.

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Police last week gave a timely safety reminder for everyone in relation to the high number of caravanning tourists visiting the outback areas.

Th e above roll-over occurred on the Pimba to Olympic Dam Road, 15 kms from Woomera. Th e retirees were travelling to Roxby Downs and admir-ing the very green vegetation owing to the rains, the passenger was taking photographs and the driver was allegedly not paying attention was still travel-ling north and left the bitumen onto the shoulder.

Roxby Downs Police said, “Th e driver panicked and over corrected which caused the caravan to

sway violently, the driver then again over corrected losing control of the van which then swung both vehicles right around to face they way they had trav-elled from. Th e caravan rolled onto its side lifting the rear of the four wheel drive off the ground.”

Police reported the female driver for driving whilst not maintaining eff ective control of the ve-hicle. Th e caravan received an estimated $10,000 damage and was towed to Woomera.

No persons were injured in the crash. Th is is a timely reminder to all road users to be wary and if towing take particular care, if you want to take photographs, pull over and stop your life is worth more than taking the lazy option.

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By Millie Thomas

RoxFM have introduced nine new radio shows to the air, creating a new sense

of diversity to one of our main community media outlets.

Whether it be “Dead People Live” with George, which focuses only on celebrities that have passed before us (think Kurt Cobain, James Mor-rison) or “In Th e Loop” with Celeste, featuring news and current aff airs (and whatever song requests come from deep within Th e Monitor walls), RoxFM are taking a new approach to bring your peers to your ears.

Shane Hough, best known as the Leisure Centre’s Youth Offi cer, has started up a radio show directed at our youth called “geneRATED Y”. Th e show is aired every Tuesday from 4 – 5pm and is aimed at addressing is-sues concerning the youth of Roxby in an open forum type atmosphere.

“I’m just hoping to sort out the issues that they (the youth) experi-ence. Once I get a bit more feedback I’ll know what to talk about on the show. At the moment I’m just trying to play music that appeals to them, to get them hooked in… I’m trying to engage them through new mediums,” he said.

“Last week we had kids dancing outside the studio so I ended up in-viting them in and they spent the last 15 minutes doing their owns songs and doing announcing.

“We have a (local youth) band that’s going to be on the show, and they’ll be regular guests on the show for a while, just to get them out there. Th e band is called Designer Skyline. Th ey’re going to be doing a gig in June through YAC awareness.

“Th e show is incorporated with the Leisure Centre’s youth program.(we took it to the air) just to get the word out there, I fi gured if I’m leading by example then more youth programs will start up on the radio again.”

Shane wants the youth of Roxby to know that “Th ey can be heard.”

Michael Esposito, Operations Man-ager of the Leisure Centre said, “We encourage anyone, any of the youth

of Roxby who’d like to be a guest on the show to contact Shane.”

Teya and Jo have taken RoxFM by storm. Th eir Th ursday night show “In the Mix” combines a love for house music and John Farnham, and above all, a love for talking!

Th e two girls, who diff er in age by nearly a decade, compliment each other with their varying tastes of music. Without revealing their re-spective ages, both girls have a strong interest in music of the 90s, and Teya more specifi cally enjoys house music (to the likes of Ministry of Sound), whilst Jo prefers pop music.

A combination of the girl’s vibrant personalities, along with their diff er-ing music tastes, all meshes together to bring to you, “In the Mix”…

“Th e one concern I had with get-ting Jo to be with me on air was the swearing!” confessed Teya, who is the more experienced presenter, having been on and off the air since 2005.

Jo has lived in the Roxby / Anda-mooka area for about thirteen years, whilst Teya moved here only six years ago. I guess she’s a local now.

Th e way the girls babbled on, you would think they had been brought up together, thick as thieves. How-ever…

“I’d seen her around a bit, but sort of didn’t really know who she was for a while,” said Teya.

Jo, who is new to the art of radio presenting, boasts how much she enjoys doing the show week in, week out, but confesses that in the begin-ning it was daunting.

“Th e fi rst few weeks, I was really scared and I’m not shy at all.

“Sometimes I think, why did I say that? Yeah so I’m new, I’ll get there one day!” she said.

Th e show, which has been going since about March, is a good mix of all kinds of music. With easy going presenters such as Jo and Teya, it is easy to listen to, and easy to have a bit of a giggle when you realise they may have forgotten they have an au-dience!

“We’d have a fair bit of dance and house music, a bit of bluesy and root-sy and pop music. It really is a bit of a mix. Sometimes we’ll pick a random, like John Farnham,” said Teya.

“You don’t know who’s listening, because the young cool people are (out) on a Th ursday anyway!” fi nished Jo.

Kristina Meredith, RoxFM Station Coordinator is excited about the new shows and what they will bring to the air.

“Every RoxFM volunteer brings with them a passion for a particu-lar style of music, or an interest in a variety of music styles and ideals. When a volunteer undergoes train-ing at RoxFM, these interests are dis-cussed and we look at how these can best be expressed on air. Essentially each show is the brainchild of the presenter(s) in question,” she said.

“We’ve got a number of new shows for a couple of reasons - fi rstly, there’s experienced presenters who were keen to try their hand at something new, and secondly, there’s a lot of pre-senters who have recently completed their radio training.

“As with all new learning practices, there are teething issues, but these add to the experience, and the pre-senters fi nd they get better and more confi dent each week. Th ey’re having fun while they’re on the radio, and I think this enthusiasm is reaching our listeners. We’re always hearing posi-tive feedback from people in within the community.

“Each and every presenter adds to the diversity of RoxFM’s on-air con-tent. Th ey help make our program-ming more interesting and culturally relevant to the Roxby Downs com-munity.

“All our presenters also bring with them a variety of skills that they can apply to RoxFM in diff erent ways. This can include anything from media knowledge to computer ex-pertise, trade skills and accounting know-how!

So what more can we expect from our local airways? Kristina, keeping her poker face, solemnly stated “Now that would be telling, wouldn’t it? Watch this space...”

If anyone wants to fi nd out more about how to become a radio pre-senter, contact RoxFM on 8671 2545, email manager@roxfm.com.au or pop into the station between 10am-5pm weekdays.

New radio shows create a buzz around town

Photo to come

Photo taken by Charmayne Cronje

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F ederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he welcomed the announcement by Agriculture

Minister Tony Burke that Exceptional Circumstances (EC) has been extended to two regions still suffering drought in South Australia.

South Australia’s Central North East region and the North West Rangelands have had EC assistance extended until June 15 2011.

Acting on recommendations by the in-dependent National Rural Advisory Coun-cil (NRAC) the extension includes the towns of Port Augusta and Whyalla in the Central North East region and Woomera in the North West Rangelands.

“This is good news for many farmers in these areas who have suffered years of ongoing drought,” he said.

“Although there have been significant rains through some of the area, the recov-ery period will take some time.

“I urge Minister Burke and NRAC to reach a speedy resolution for the outstand-ing applications, pertaining to Eastern Eyre Peninsula, the Upper North Cropping area and Ceduna where by no reasonable measure has the drought passed.

“The ongoing Government commitment has been EC would continue for the cur-rent drought.”

Mr Ramsey said, “Concerned and stressed constituents from these areas continue to contact my office and the hu-man element needs to be considered.

“I originally asked the Minister declare a sub-zone, ensuring those who have missed out on the good season are not abandoned.”

He has assured me he would ask his department to assess these areas with expediency.

“In the interim I have asked him to consider the declaration of a prima-facie which would restore household support and address the immediate stress levels,” he concluded.Rowan Ramsey MP

By Celeste Lustosa

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of Cancer

C o u n c i l ’s l e a d i n g fundraising events and the largest, most suc-cessful event of its kind in Australia. Over $70 million has been raised since it first began in 1994.

The concept is simple, host a morning tea for your friends or workmates and raise funds to help the fight against cancer.

The official date is Thurs-day 27 May, and to prove what a giving community Roxby Downs is our town hosted a total of seven ‘Big-gest Morning Tea’ events in public and private places.

One of them was dedi-cated to children, when fairies and superheroes joined forces to fight can-cer. The event was hosted in the morning by local fairy Sarah Sanders and gathered children and their parents in a fun and power-ful fundraiser.

During Sarah’s morning tea, parents could purchase different packages that would include different ac-tivities, raffle tickets, face painting, cupcakes decora-tion and much more.

All money raised from the event will help Cancer Council SA provide impor-tant research, prevention and support strategies and reduce the impact of cancer on all South Australians.

In the afternoon the Roxby Downs Leisure Cen-tre hosted another “Biggest Morning Tea” at the Dune’s Café where people were invited to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea with cakes, cheeses, fruits, coffee, tea, juice, and more and make their donation to the Can-cer Council.

The Health Services and four people made it in their homes.

By taking part in any Australia’s Biggest Morn-ing Tea event, you can help Cancer Council support the 1 in 2 Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer

before the age of 85.Australia’s Biggest Morn-

ing Tea is one of Australia’s most well-loved fundrais-ing events, and plays a vi-tal role in raising money towards Cancer Council’s work in research, educa-tion, prevention and sup-port.

As a national organisa-tion Cancer Council advis-es governments and other bodies about appropriate practices and policies for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer and advocates for the rights of cancer patients to best treatment and supportive care.

Their support goes to those diagnosed as well as their families and with your help and support they can continue to offer services like the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20, printed and online information; one-to-one support and telephone support groups.

Roxby’s biggest morning and afternoon tea

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Tell us what the SA Arid Lands NRM Board can do for your industry or community. Choose from a variety of presentations and workshops. Learn about hot topics such as carbon credits from leading speakers.

There will be free childcare plus a complimentary dinner and entertainment.

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JOINING FORUMSIf you are interested in joining a forum please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ENVIRONMENT FORUMKristina Meredith 0421 720 893

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000

EDUCATION and WORKPLACE TRAININGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORT and RECREATION FORUMKaye Doyle 0419 935 316

COMMUNITY GARDENCherie Gaskin 8671 2924

HEALTH FORUMKaren Russell 8671 9020

MEETING DATES- Environment Forum 8 June 7.30pm

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BOARD MEETINGS WHO’S ON THE BOARD CONTACTING THE BOARD

Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a pres-entation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be

included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

Teresa BaddelyDarren SmithMichelle Davis

George GiakoumisVicki Mason

Gaylene CraneLiz Rogers

Michael EspositoElicia Gerahty

Bill BoehmAmanda Hudson

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN ROXBY DOWNS?

Almost 3 years

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN ROXBY DOWNS?

Community spirit. I am continually humbled by the enthu-

siasm, passion and dedication the com-munity has for their town.

There is no end to the amount of volun-teering, fund raising, social gatherings, etc that are bought together and made happen by our community.

Our Christmas Pagent is a perfect ex-ample of an amazing night with people coming from all over to be part of it.

I’m am very proud to be a part of my community.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY OTH-ER GROUPS, CLUBS OR ORGANISA-TIONS (IF SO WHICH ONES)?

(eg RoxFM, Community Club, sporting groups, arts groups, Rotary)

I am an Honorary member of the Rotary Club of Roxby Districts, Vice President for Red Sands ‘Cancer Council in Roxby Downs’,

Committee member for Relay for Life, and a standalone number one fan for Leigh because someone has to barrack for the umpire at the footy.

WHY DID YOU JOIN THE COMMU-NITY BOARD?

I was originally approached by a friend on the board that was aware of a position vacancy and thought it would be some-thing I’d be interested in. After doing a bit of research into the board and putting forward my paperwork, I was very excited to be able to be part of something that really can help make things happen and make a difference in Roxby Downs.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE MOST PRESSING ISSUE IN ROXBY DOWNS?

Housing! Being a business operator in town, affordable housing is always an is-sue. The shaft collapse last year bought rental prices down, but $350-$400 per week for an average home in town is just not viable for a casual shop assistant. Find-ing good staff is difficult but keeping them is always going to be a battle with house prices the way they are.

IF YOU COULD IMPROVE ANY-THING IN ROXBY DOWNS WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Access to Specialist services in town. Eg Orthodontists, full time counsellor and being able to give birth here again. The un-due stress families must go through having to leave town to give birth is just crazy. Teresa Baddeley

Board MemberProfile

The Volunteering Partnership is calling for nominations forCommunity person of the Month. These new awards will recognise people who have made a signifi cant contribution to the Roxby Downs Community.Nomination forms will be available from the Roxby DownsCouncil, The Monitor Newspaper and Big Sky Credit Unionand must be received by the 15th of every month.

For further information and nomination forms contactMichelle Hales (08) 8671 0010 or

Michelle.Hales@roxbydowns.com.au

COMMUNITY PERSON OF THE MONTHRoxby Downs

Outback Smart seeks a new co-ordinator

By Celeste Lustosa

Outback Smart is an award winning initiative of the Roxby Downs Environment Forum that promotes and encour-ages sustainable living in Roxby and surrounding areas

and they are seeking a new coordinator.

OS was formed in early 2008 as a joint initiative between BHPB, Con-servation Volunteers, and the Environment Forum to lead sustainability projects in the community, primarily the Energy Friends program where volunteers conduct household energy assessments.

The program aims to give people the skills, knowledge and confidence to make easy, practical changes to their homes and every-day lives to become more environmentally sustainable.

“Outback Smart helps guide community residents, groups and businesses in reducing their energy and water usage, i.e. become more sustainable,” said Laura McIlwaine who has been volunteer coordinator for the past 12 months.

According to her, the main duties for the new coordi-nator are to coordinate the Energy Friends program and the team of volunteer energy assessors and continue to develop the program further to encompass water.

“Anyone who has a passion for community and envi-ronment, good communication and organisation skills and basic understanding of scientific concepts behind energy and water use in the home is encouraged to apply for the position,” Laura said.

OS needs a new coordinator since Laura has stepped aside to allow someone new to develop in the role and bring new “energy” to the group; however she will stay involved as a volunteer energy assessor.

Thanks to Laura for her leadership in continuing the program as it moved to a fully volunteer-based group and for initiating efforts to expand the program into conduct-ing sustainability audits (i.e. encompassing water).

Outback Smart also offers free home sustainability assessments to identify areas where householders can save power and water and reduce costs.

To book a free sustainability assessment or to find out more about Outback Smart call Laura on 0428 539 370.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, June 2, 2010 – Page 7

LETTERS to the editor

EDITORIALNews in Brief

Base metals will suffer under new tax

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Roxby oval would be a benefi t or too costly for clubs to be able to use

them?

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OPINIONMonitorThe

Last week’s Hot Topic: Do you think the new mining tax will aff ect your way of life in Roxby Downs?

Th e Government seems to be gambling Australia’s future in order to try and build up it’s coff ers for the coming election. Restructuring mining taxes looks like a good idea, but by being too greedy at the same time, they are risking Australia’s prosperity. Talking to the mining industry fi rst may have seen a sensible compromise. Yes, it is already aff ecting me here in Roxby in super and investments, not to mention job security.

Taxed to the Max. RD

My super has dropped substantially since the announcement of this tax. Is it Rudd and Swan’s intention to cut the legs off the only decent invest-ment our super funds have left in this country?

JR, RD

We are just pawns in this debate and neither the Prime Minister or the Treasurer are concerned about us. Th is is about trying to balance the books and winning votes in the election. You’ve lost mine Mr Rudd.

Ex Labor Voter.

What way of life in Roxby? Without the mine and BHP we have nothin’.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Since when does it cost $108 for 3 pizzas and take 2 hours to receive them? You give them your ad-dress, name and phone number and what pizzas you want. Th ey deliver to a diff erent address and realise they have wrong house and don’t call you to fi nd out where you are.

From a disappointed ex customer

With reference to the South African party. Th e people of Roxby are very tolerant of the many cul-tures that make up our town, but intolerant when some attempt to segregate themselves and not as-similate into the community. With the ending of apartheid, the white South Africans claim they are now discriminated against (reverse discrimination) in their homeland. We don’t want this here. We have no time for discrimination in our town nor nepotism within our workforce. Having a South African only party was not cool and not Australian.KM Roxby

BE AFRAID BE VERY AFRAID! Free trade = For-eign ownership. Only support the party that bans foreign gov. ownership entirely of any Australian Enterprise.

Scared, RD

When is the W.D.F.L. n local council going up-grade the lights and bring night footy to Roxby?? Would be a huge hit. Other benefi ts like night cricket and softball. Could open a lot of doors.

Sports fan, RD

Th e Australian economy has been BOOMING for over a decade, on the back of mining. Th e very, very well paid jobs for low to average skilled labour in the mines have had MASSIVE fl ow through. Th ose guys have been spending cash as stupidly as anyone who is on a roll buying all the toys you can imagine. Cars, boats, bikes, TV’s etc etc .... which has been driving HUGE benefi ts into the economy. Small towns revi-talised .... infrastructure rebuilt .... retirees super has benefi ted ... jobs for Aboriginal communities ...

Stranded.

I wonder what the community ’s ver-dict is on the Bakeries here in Roxby?What is it with the thin pastry that breaks up and decimates and falls apart in the bag after the fi rst bite of a pie? I also wonder if unsold bread on the racks and the buns on the counter are thrown out each day or are left to be sold the next day? And tell me...why are there no raisins or sultanas in the fi nger buns? Can’t wait to taste a Villi’s again!Th e Secret Shopper, RD.

Aerial survey plots SA minerals and waterAn aerial geophysical survey of the far

north-east of South Australia will be the larg-est done in the state.

Aircraft will fl y in a grid pattern at low alti-tude to complete an electro-magnetic survey over the next fi ve months.

Data gathered will help with future man-agement of mineral and water resources.

SA Mineral Resources Minister Paul Hol-loway says the survey will cover about 93,000 square kilometres.

“Which is an area equal to one-and-a-half times the size of Tasmania, so it’s a very large area,” he said.

“It’s from the northern Murray basin to the north of the Flinders Ranges, across the bor-der of New South Wales and it’s obviously a very highly prospective area of the state.”

Rann briefed over ‘drought-proofi ng’ desal plan

Independent Member for Frome Geoff Brock has briefed South Australian Premier Mike Rann about a desalination proposal that

claims to drought-proof the state.Windesal made a presentation to the Port

Pirie council on Monday night on how it in-tends to make Port Pirie the service hub of 16 planned wind-powered desalination plants around the state.

Mr Brock says he expects Windesal to meet the Government as soon as the Port Pirie council signs a memorandum of under-standing.

Tuna quota cuts take toll on workersTh e quota cuts to Port Lincoln’s tuna in-

dustry are starting to hit, with the local Salva-tion Army saying it is dealing with increasing numbers of people in fi nancial need.

Last year, the industry was told it had to cut its catch by 30 per cent, because of interna-tional concern over dwindling stocks.

Salvation Army envoy Garry Cox says Port Lincoln workers are facing diffi cult times as the tuna farming season continues.

“We’re now seeing a larger proportion of the working poor come to us for help - they’ve had hours cut or instead of being full-time employed they’re being part-time employed

and just not able to quite meet the growing expenses,” he said.

Th e region’s state MP, Peter Treloar, says the impending closure of Port Lincoln’s Trade Start offi ce could not have come at a worse time, given the problems in the fi shing in-dustry.

He says lobbying is about to begin to see if the federal budget measure can be reversed.

Labor candidate to lobby for mining tax changes

Th e Federal Labor candidate for the WA seat of Cowan, Chas Hopkins, says he will push for changes to the resources rent tax.

Under the proposed new tax, mining com-panies will be taxed 40 per cent of profi ts above a six per cent profi ts threshold.

Mr Hopkins says he will travel to Canberra on Th ursday to lobby his colleagues within the Labor Party.

“At six per cent, it should be ten. If it’s ten it’s fair for the miners, it’s fair for us,” he said.

Mr Hopkins says the current proposal is too tough on the resources sector.

Sir - Th e RER proposal appears to be based on a very shallow understanding of the exploration industry.

Companies are simplistically presumed to either make a discovery, that becomes a new mine, in which case the RER provides a benefi t, or to fail � but this is not how the exploration sector works.

Major resource discoveries are characteristically made by compa-nies that are the third, fourth or later holders of exploration tenure over the deposit, but rarely the fi rst.

Companies which fail to make a discovery, still tangibly contribute to future discoveries reporting past exploration information.

Th e other important factor aff ecting exploration is the likely nega-tive impact of the so-called Resources Super Profi t Tax as it removes much of the fundamental incentive for high risk investment in min-

eral exploration, making it more diffi cult for exploration companies to raise funds for greenfi elds exploration.

Th is dramatic reduction in incentive for investment will not be compensated for by any exploration tax rebate scheme.

A particularly unfortunate aspect of all of this is that, purely un-intentionally, the greatest negative impact is likely to be felt by Aus-tralia’s base metal and gold industries, rather than the major bulk commodity industries (iron ore, bauxite and coal) that the RSPT appears to primarily target.

Our analysis is that Australia’s base metal and gold industries will suff er major “collateral damage” if the Resources Super Tax goes ahead in its current form.

Andrew Waltho, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

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Augusta Design Centre also carries out building inspections, soil testing and more.

“We have been serving the local community for many years and offer a professional yet reasonably priced service,” said Rob-ert (Bob) Tumath, who has been a Building Designer in Port Augusta for over 30 years, and is also a fully licensed Builder and Build-ing Supervisor.

With his experience Bob can provide a complete service when it comes to building designs, rang-ing from small exten-sions to large commercial projects.

Augusta Design Centre has completed projects from Coober Pedy to Ad-elaide. “We can project manage and certify projects for both developers and

owner builders, as well as carry out soil testing and prepare all of the plans and documentation required by authorities,” added Mr Tu-math.

We can also arrange structural engineering computations for larger projects and do large sized printing from either pa-per originals or computer fi les.

Our services also in-clude representing clients in building disputes or Council negotiations and we regularly carry out pre-purchase inspections and investigate building de-fects.

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Travel will be shared where possible, so it is a good idea for several cli-ents to arrange for jobs to be done at the same time.

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With is expansive shop-ping centre and light and heavy industrial areas, residents of the Far North have access to many of the necessities to make life in the outback easier.

Th e traders in Port Au-gusta are geared-up to meet the needs of this mar-ket and are only too happy

Port Augusta is a hub of service and shopping for

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to make shopping in the town as easy as possible. Th ey will arrange transport of goods if required and are close enough to be able to off er after sales service on most times they sell, a point that is not often taken into consideration when buy-ing in Adelaide or via the internet.

Port Augusta is situated on the quiet waterways at the head of the Spencer Gulf, in close proximity to the spectacular Flinders Ranges. Off to the west and south-west lie a range of hills which once marked the territory of the Nukunu Aboriginal tribe, and to the north-west are two remark-able flat-topped mounts, peacefully lying underneath the sky’s vast blue canopy.

Port Augusta offers all the conveniences and fa-cilities expected from a modern city. Choose from a comprehensive range of accommodation rang-ing from backpacker ac-commodation, camping, caravan parks, hotels and motels to medium price 4 star, as well as a selec-tion of restaurants/cafes.

Modern shopping facilities are located within a friend-ly mall atmosphere.

A number of historic places of interest can be viewed on a leisurely her-itage walk and a variety of recreational facilities can be enjoyed. Port Augusta also makes an ideal base to explore the regions many attractions.

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Roxby Power A Division of the Roxby Downs Council Richardson Place PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

Telephone (08) 8671 0010

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During the period commencing Wednesday 16th June 2010 to 21st June 2010 Council will be undertaking a major maintenance inspection of the Township High Voltage Distribution System.

There will be a series of rolling power outages within the township so that equipment may be accessed for inspection, and repair works can be undertaken.

We regret the need to do this work and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Instructions for using the map and outage details

1. Please read the map carefully, as it determines when your outage will occur. 2. The map is divided into sections representing different zones numbered 1 to 15. 3. Determine which zone you are in. 4. Read the outage time allocation chart on the back of this notice. Note any comments. 5. If in any doubt, please ring the Council for assistance on 8671 0010.

Notes

This work is required to be undertaken as part of our distribution licence.

Because our contractors must work on all the cables and switches, we must fully isolate each work area completely. This prevents us from providing a temporary back up supply from other zones while work is being undertaken.

The Dunes Estate will be the only area not affected by a power outage. It will be back fed as the transformer that supplies thisarea will be maintained at night. We avoid having power outages for domestic areas at night as much as possible.

Where possible, commercial outages will occur at night.

What’s Happening?

Work being undertaken is done by qualified specialists, and this work includes: Inspection and washing of high voltage cables and joints. Inspection, maintenance and test operation of High Voltage switches and fuses. Inspection of Low Voltage cable joints, switches and fuse carriers in the transformers. Taking oil samples, replacing oil in some transformers, and checking for oil leaks. Testing of transformer windings and insulation.

We expect all work to be completed within the time limits published, however issues that arise on the day may necessitate worktaking longer than planned. If the supply is not restored before or exactly on time then there is a reason for it. We request allcustomers to be patient if the supply is late in being switched back on. Please allow at least 30 minutes before reporting delays in restoration.

The zone areas are dictated by the layout of the electrical distribution system, and are designed to minimise inconvenience toconsumers while allowing maximum efficiency in the undertaking of the switching processes.

The time period selected to undertake this work is set by 2 factors: The availability of the contractor to fit this work in their already busy schedule, and The optimum weather patterns that prevail in late June that provide the most predictable periods for mild temperatures, with the

least expectancy for rain. Mild temperatures provide good working conditions both physically for the workers and mechanically for the equipment to undertake this work and the best conditions to turn the power off, as customers have a much lesser demand for air-conditioning and the adverse effects on fridges and freezers are much less. The low prospect of rain means there should be little disruption to the work as it is taking place. Should rain occur, then some outages may not be undertaken, and will need to be rescheduled. This work cannot be effectively undertaken in wet conditions.

David Hallett Electrical Services Manager

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Roxby Power A Division of the Roxby Downs Council Richardson Place PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

Telephone (08) 8671 0010

Township Outage Times Wednesday 16th June to Monday 21st June 2010

Please check the map for your area details.

All areas will go off once only

Area 1 Wednesday 16th June 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (RD Area School TF SS1 and SS2) Area 1 Wednesday 16th June 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (New Industrial Area TF S21)

Area 2 Thursday 17th June 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon (TF S11, TF S10 TF S13, and S24)

Area 3 Thursday 17th June 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (TF S8, TF S7 and TF S16)

Area 4 Thursday 17th June 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Recreation Centre: TF SRC)

Area 5 Friday 18th June 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon (TF S1 and TF S4) Area 5 Friday 18th June 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon (TF S3 and TF S6)

Area 6 Friday 18th June 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (TF S2 and TF S5) Area 6 Friday 18th June 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (RD Caravan Park)

Area 7 Friday 18th June 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (SR1, SR2 Richardson Place) Area 7 Friday 18th June 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (SPS RD Pump Station)

Area 8 Saturday 19th June 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon (TF S12 and TF S14)

Area 9 Saturday 19th June 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Light Industrial Area: TF SI) Area 9 Saturday 19th June 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (TF S9) Area 9 Saturday 19th June 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (St Barbara’s School TF S18)

Area 10 Saturday 19th June 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm (Hospital: TF SH)

Area 11 Sunday 20th June 7:00 am to 11:00 am (Roxby Village Original Area TF SSPQ1 and 2)

Area 12 Sunday 20th June 1:00 pm am to 5:00 pm (TF S17 – Shops Tutop and Stuart Rd Flats)

Area 13 Sunday 20th June 9:00 pm to 12:30 am (Shopping Central: SComm)

Area 14 Monday 21st June 9:00 am to 12:30 Noon (RD Club: TF SSP) Area 14 Monday 21st June 9:00 am to 12:30 Noon (Roxby Village New Rear TF S19)

Area 15 Monday 21st June 1:00 pm to 5:00pm (Golf Club/Sewer Lagoon) Area 15 Monday 21st June 1:00 pm to 5:00pm (Copper Sands Area S18, S23, S25)

If you have any enquiries please call the Council on 08 8671 0010

Useful Hints:

When the power is turned off, disconnect your electrical appliances so that they will not be damaged by any possible electrical spikes when the electricity is turned back on.

Turn off any electronic equipment, TV, Video, DVD, Computers, Printers, Clocks, Electronic Pool Timers, etc.

NOTE: Normally switching processes DO NOT damage equipment; however, it is better to take precautions with your valuable equipment. Some older equipment may not be tolerant.

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NEWSMonitorThe

BHP says Australia should only tax value of minerals

Western Australia may challenge mining tax in court

How Australia’s mining sector will foot the federal bill

INDUSTRY RESPONSE

ANALYSE THAT

Mining

Australia’s pro-p o s e d s u p e r profi ts tax would

“dramatically” slow investment in the coun-try’s resources sector, diversifi ed miner BHP Billiton said, proposing that a tax should be levied on the value of minerals.

The miner, which has criticised Australia’s new taxation policy on mining profits, explained that, when levied on mineral value, it would not unin-

tentionally penalise in-vestments in infrastruc-ture, processing or other enabling activities.

It also proposed that the tax should vary by commodity, arguing that investment characteristics and margins of individual minerals were diff erent.

BHP Billiton, led by CEO Marius Kloppers, told the government’s re-sources tax consultation panel last week that the proposal lacked four prin-ciples of sound tax reform.It said a reform should ensure that the overall

tax burden was competi-tive with other mineral resources countries, be prospective in applica-tion to preserve the coun-try’s position as a stable investment destination, be levied on the value of minerals alone, and vary by commodity.

BHP also urged the panel to recommend to the government that time be taken to “properly en-gage” with the industry on all aspects of the tax.

Australia plans to intro-duce a 40% tax on super profi ts in 2012.

Australia’s biggest m i n i n g s t ate is preparing to

mount a possible legal challenge to the national government’s proposed 40% mining-profi ts tax, a spokeswoman for the state government said last Friday.

“The Western Aus-tralian government is already well advanced in examining the possible constitutional issues so as to be in a position to challenge the validity of the legislation if it is en-acted,” said the spokes-woman for Western Aus-tralia’s attorney-general.Prime Minister Kevin

Rudd unveiled the tax this month, saying the government was not get-ting its fair share of the resources boom. Th e tax, to be imposed from 2012, has caused an outcry from miners who say it jeopard-ises investment, jobs and the nation’s reputation as a good place to do busi-ness.

The response to the Australian federal government’s plans

to impose a 40% tax on the country’s resources sector has been severe, with critics labelling it a “tax grab” and accusing Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of damaging the country’s resources sector and robbing its participants of their competitiveness.

The so-called Super Profi ts Tax (SPT) was an-

nounced in Parliament at the beginning of May, and allows for a 40% tax on profi ts from resources projects, which will apply after allowing for extrac-tion costs and recouping capital investment.

Th e SPT is expected to cost the mining industry an additional A$3-bil-lion in tax in the fi rst year (2012/13) and A$9-bil-lion in the 2013/14 fi nan-cial year, auditing firm Deloitte reports.

The funds will be ab-sorbed into the federal

treasury and used to fund infrastructure needs to flesh out the country’s balance sheets and to help in funding retirement su-perannuation, as well as tax breaks for small busi-nesses.

Th e new tax system will allow for a 30% explora-tion rebate, a move that the federal government hopes will soften the blow. It also creates room for state mining royalties to be refunded to the mining companies.

Rudd had it right when he warned that the system

would not be popular with everyone. Indeed, the mining industry has been quick to raise its voice against the proposed tax increases, warning that the indus-try’s competitiveness would be severely dam-aged by such a move.

Diversifi ed miner BHP Billiton was one of the fi rst to respond, with company CEO Marius Kloppers say-ing that, if implemented, these proposals seriously threatened Australia’s competitiveness, jeop-ardised future investments and would adversely im-pact the future wealth and standard of living of all Australians.

Kloppers has been ad-

vocating that taxation changes should be de-signed so that they pre-serve the basis upon which past capital investments have been made, maintain the future international competitiveness of Aus-tralia’s resources industry, acknowledge that diff erent products have diff erent re-turn characteristics, and encourage private invest-ment in infrastructure and processing.

Industr y analyst Gavin Wendt was not surprised by the

market’s reaction.“We were expecting a

negative reaction given that there would obvious-ly be a nega- tive impact on the big miners and the companies that are actu-ally producing. So, there is nothing really surprising about it,” he told Mining Weekly.

“I think it will make companies stop and take a very hard look at invest-ment decisions in the fu-ture. If you are weighing up the viability of a project here and a similar one overseas, it has to have an impact.”

However, independent analyst Peter Strachan said that Australia would remain an investment draw.

“Our fi scal regime has,

so far, been pretty good by international comparison and, certainly from a po-litical and logistical stand-point, Australia stands pretty well. It is close to the customers in Asia, we have a skilled workforce, and there is rule of law,

“Th ere are a lot of posi-tives to Australia, which will mean that people will still be looking at it as a secure and stable source of raw materials.”

‘Music is fun’ performance wows primary students By Celeste Lustosa

Over 200 students from Roxby Downs Area School, Santa Barbara’s Parish School and Andamooka Pri-mary School gathered at the Recrea-tion Centre in Roxby on Friday, May, 28 to watch the ‘Music is Fun’ band perform.

Th e performance lasted one and a half hours and defi nitely kept the children entertained dancing, sing-ing and interacting with the band members.

‘Music is Fun’ band is formed by Katie Kowald and Paul Smith as lead presenters, Andre Oosterbaan on the trumpet, Adrian Holmes on the piano, Jess Porter on guitar, Eleni Galanos on the saxophone and Nick Russell on drums.

Th e band was initially created in the 80’s by Andre, who is a music teacher and formed the band with

some of his students. Since 2000 the group has been presenting for pri-mary school students.

“We tour six times a year where we stay over night for our presentations, which are mostly made in Adelaide metro areas,” said lead presenter Ka-tie.

She also explained the group has been to Roxby Downs for presenta-tions like this one at least fi ve times.

“We send preparation packs to the schools so they have students pre-selected to participate in the show,” Katie added.

During the presentation, the chil-dren’s participation makes a diff er-ence and turns the show even into something more interesting.

“We encourage children to be involved, to have a go in coming to the stage, break down their fear and boost their confi dence.

“Our message is that music is fun

and we want to promote their par-ticipation in music and a positive at-titude about life,” she said.

The whole performance is very positive and fun and everything is performed live and not recorded.

“We show various styles of mu-sic and everyone in the group has a chance to express themselves on the microphone and show their style.

“We don’t record; we sing and play live and I think that makes it all more interesting for the children,” Katie concluded.

Hopefully this is a presentation I will see again next year because it was pure fun. At times I even forgot I was there for work and I couldn’t help but just enjoy and join in the fun. As for the children and teachers, I am positive they all left the place feeling good and with motivation to either sing, dance or learn how to play an instrument.

Katie Kowland and Jess Porter get the kids involved in a fun part of the music program.

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Opening hours9 am to 5 pm weekdays

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After hours emergencyMobile 0419 892 870

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL

Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays

9.30 am to 12 noon SaturdaysTelephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418

Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au

Library membership is FREE wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday & Thursday

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

1 pm to 6 pm every dayDisposal of household rubbish is FREE

Levies apply for businesses

Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfi ll or

BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse StreetAll enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hoursWednesdays and Thursdays only

9 am to 4.30 pmCouncil provides Transport

Services including:• Vehicle Registration • Boat Registrations

• Licensing Transactions• Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm)

All enquiries 131 084

The Australian Flag f lies proudly in the main streets of

country towns. Th ey add colour, vibran-

cy and movement to main streets and in Roxby Downs this is no diff erent. Part of the daily routine for Council staff is to raise the fl ag each morning. Th e fl ag pole is located at the RSL Commu-nity Memorial in Richard-son Place and prominently located in the streetscape. Members of the Customer Service Team take turns raising the fl ag each morn-ing and removing it at night. According to Customer

Service Offi cer Carmel Pax-ton “I feel really privileged to do this as part of my job. People have fought in wars in defence of the fl ag and I often take a few moments to refl ect about this when I am raising the fl ag each day”.

Flag raising is not without it dangers and there may be days when the flag is not raised because of weather conditions. Customer Serv-ice Manager Bronnie War-ren said “We sometimes have to make the decision to not raise the fl ag due to staff safety reasons. A few weeks ago there was light-ning and rain and it was very unsafe. We are also

very conscious about the flag getting wet as it will deteriorate over time if not looked after. While Roxby Downs’ weather is mainly fi ne we do experience ex-treme weather events from time to time”.

Flag ceremonies are also an integral part of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day events. Th e fl ag is also low-ered to half-mast as a mark of respect and mourning for State funerals and funerals of Heads of State.

In the future Council will likely introduce additional fl ags and banners into the streetscape so watch as this space develops.

FLYING THE FLAGBy Celeste Lustosa

Roxby Downs is going to have scheduled elec-

tricity maintenance power outages during the period in June, 16 until June, 21.

Specialists in this fi eld are coming to Roxby in order to proceed with a major main-tenance inspection of the high voltage distribution system, which will include inspections and washing of high voltage cables and joints; inspection of high and low voltage switches and fuses, testing of trans-former and much more.

From the last inspec-tions done in 2008, 13 high voltage switches had to be replaced and according to Electrical Services Manag-er from the Roxby Downs Council, David Hallett, all these replacements have been completed.

“The first lots we did we had a technician over from Victoria, in June last year, we had him for six days as a training program to learn this process and undertake the whole re-

placement schedule cost Council around $300,000 dollars, but it is something that needed to be done,” Mr Hallett said.

He also added, “Th e is-sue was that the old ones were losing gas or would not hold gas and when it happens, you can’t operate the switches with the load, so it has to be fi xed.

“We are sorting out the problems and have set the repair schedule for the next two years, so basically in 2012 they have to come and do the same again but this is something that secures the power system and pre-vents potential problems in the future,” Mr Hallett added.

He also clarified that if rain occurs then some outrages may not be un-dertaken and will have to be rescheduled because this work can not be undertaken in wet conditions.

For more information see pages 9 to 12 of this edition of Th e Monitor. And don’t hesitate to contact the Council on 8671 0010 for further assistance.

Power Outages

for Roxby

By Celeste Lustosa

S treet sweeping is an important part of a town’s maintenance, and in Roxby Downs it is the

responsibility of the local Council. During street sweeping, large trucks travel through the streets to remove garbage and debris, a crucial measure for safe driving, human health, water-shed health, and aesthetics. With the cooperation of citizens, street sweep-ing works to keep cities around the world healthier and cleaner.

From the last fl oods, Roxby was left with lots of damage and dirt and while the most obvious reason to sweep the streets is to remove unsightly garbage, it is also impor-tant for other reasons.

Street sweeping also removes human health hazards from the streets, making them safe to walk around in. Finally, street

sweeping picks up debris which may po-tentially be dangerous to cars and drivers, reducing the number of accidents.

According to Municipal Works Manager from Roxby Downs Council, Peter Keller, the rains have left a lot of debris in the streets and it will all be swept away from May, 31 until June, 5.

“Th is happens three times a year, with a specially designed street sweeping truck that picks up debris from the gutters and all the roads of our town are included in the sweeping,” he said.

All the debris collected is then taken to the Council Works yard where it is stock piled and allowed to rot into mulch. Th e mulch is then used on verges in the town.

Th e Roxby Downs Council wants to ad-vise the Community for owners to move their parked cars off the street and house them on their property during this time to allow the sweeper full access to the road kerbing, as well as to drive slowly around the street sweeping truck.

4th QuarterCouncil Rates

now due

Sweeping the dirt Sweeping the dirt from Roxby’s streetsfrom Roxby’s streets

WATER ACCOUNTSReminder notices for overdue March quarterly accounts were issued on 21 May with late fees added. Late payment fees are $15.00. These reminder notices need to be paid by 4 June 2010.

COUNCIL RATES2009/10 rates have been declared. Fourth quarter rates for this fi nancial year were issued on 17 May. The last day to pay is 16 June. If you have not received your rates notice or have enquiries please contact Bronnie Warren on 8671 0010 during offi ce hours.

ROAD SAFETYRoxby Roadsafe is the local community road safety committee. The committee meets on the second Thursday of every month to discuss road safety issues and organise projects and promotions. The aim of the committee is to promote a safer community for all road users including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The committee includes representatives from local police, emergency services, Council, health service, BHP Billiton, Community Board, local contractors and interested members of the community. Members of the community are welcome to attend these meetings to raise any road safety concerns. The next meeting of the Committee will be on 10 June at 5.30pm in the Council Boardroom. If you would like any further information please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

CAT TRAPSIf you are having problems with stray cats, the Council hires out cat traps for a refundable bond of $50.00. These cat traps can be collected from reception. Once caught Council will collect the cat.

ARE YOU MOVING IN OR OUT OF A PROPERTY IN ROXBY DOWNS?When moving into your property arrangements need to be made to connect your electricity supply. You are required to lodge the necessary paperwork with the Council before 3pm on the day of connection. When vacating a property you will need to lodge the necessary paperwork with Council 2 to 3 days prior to the requested fi nal meter reading date. If you would like this paperwork faxed or email please contact Council on 8671 0010 during business hours.

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NEWS

WHAT’S ON sports

FRIDAY

SPIN - Pulse Gym - 7:00pmX-TRAINER - Pulse Gym - 9:00amJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pmSENIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 6:00pm-9:00pmVOLLEYBALL - Sports Stadiums - 6:30pmSQUASH AUTUMN PENNANTSquash Courts - 7:00pm-9:00pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pmKARATE - Auditorium - 6:00pm-9:00pm

MONDAY

BUTTS AND GUTS - Pulse Gym - 9:00amX-FIT - Pulse Gym - 7:30pmBALLET - Auditorium - 3:30pm - 6:00pmCOME AND TRY SOCCERSports Stadiums - 3:30pm-6:00pmSENIOR SOCCER - Sports Stadiums - 6:00pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pmSENIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 6:00pm - 9:00pmSQUASH AUTUMN PENNANTSquash Courts - 7:00pm-9:00pmSENIOR BASKETBALL GAMESSports Stadiums - 7:00pm-10:00pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pm

TUESDAY

PUMP - Pulse Gym - 9:00amX-TRAINER - Pulse Gym - 6:30pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pmSENIOR BASKETBALL GAMESSports Stadiums - 7:00pm-10:00pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pmSQUASH AUTUMN PENNANTSquash Courts - 7:00pm-9:00pmJUNIOR INDOOR HOCKEYSports Stadiums - 5:00pm- 6:00pmSENIOR INDOOR HOCKEYSports Stadiums - 6:00pm- 8:00pm

THURSDAY

BALLET - Auditorium - 3:30pm-6:00pmKARATE - Auditorium - 6:00pm-9:00pmBASIC STEP - Pulse Gym - 9:00amSTRETCH & RELAX - Pulse Gym - 7:30pmX-FIT - Pulse Gym - 7:30pmW&DFL FOOTBALL TRAINING Town Oval - 4:00pm- 9:30pmWOMEN’S AND MIXED NETBALL Sports Stadiums - 6:00pm-9:30pmJUNIOR NETBALL TRAININGSOutdoor Courts - 3:00pm-6:00pm

WEDNESDAY

W&DFL JUNIOR FOOTBALL GAMES Town Oval - 8:00am-12:00pmW&DFL SENIOR FOOTBALL GAMES Town Oval - 12:00pm-5:00pmJUNIOR NETBALL GAMESOutdoor Courts - 9:00pm-1:30pm

SATURDAY

SENIOR NETBALL GAMESOutdoor Courts & Sports Stadiums6:00pm - 9:30pm

FRIDAY

SUNDAYJUNIOR NETBALL SQUAD TRAININGOutdoor Courts - 11:00am -12:00pm 3:00pm - 4:30pmJUNIOR SOCCEROutdoor Courts - 9:00pm-1:30pmSOFTBALLSchool Oval - 11:00am - 2:00pm

7 June to 13 June 2010

FORTHCOMING SPORT EVENTS

HAVE YOUR SAY . . .

“It will be great, it’ll get people working again. I t wil l boost production and l iven up the town.”

Alex Nedelkovic

“It will be a pos i t ive up-lift. A lift in the confidence of the mine’s long term survival.”

Scott Bartlett

“It will boost the town’s econ-omy and call for work”

Courtney Bates

Question goes here?

You can assist migrants settle in Australia

By Celeste Lustosa

We live in a multicultural community, so why not make a difference in

someone’s life by helping them settle in Australia?

The Home Tutor Scheme matches trained volunteers with migrants and refugees who want to learn English but are unable to attend classes.

The Scheme trains volunteers to become tutors through the Home Tutor Scheme Training Course. In SA it is delivered by TAFESA English Language Services. (ELS), from their Rundle Mall campus.

“The Home Tutor Scheme is part of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and is funded by the Depart-ment of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The Home Tutor Scheme program focuses on providing set-tlement English for eligible students who find it difficult to attend to class-es for various reasons; they might be in a remote area, or in poor health, or have working commitments for example,” Helen Piotrowski, from TAFESA ELS Home Tutor Scheme told The Monitor.

The Home Tutor Scheme pro-vides training and ongoing support to volunteers who help migrants learn English in their homes.

By volunteering to become a tutor you have an opportunity to develop new skills, meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds, learn about other languages and cultures, help migrants learn English and become part of the Australian community.

To apply to be a tutor, you need to be a permanent resident in Australia, though not necessarily an Austral-ian citizen, and be able to speak and write English well. No specific qualifi-cations are required to be a volunteer tutor.

What is required is to be dedi-cated, to make a commitment to a minimum of six months after the training is provided and visit the person in their home once a week, for two hours.

You will also need to relate to people from different cultural back-grounds, appreciate the difficulties of living in a community in which you don’t speak the language, get a police check and clearance and attend the

training course. The Home Tutor Training Course

is available on-line for residents from different SA regions and will give you the knowledge and skills required to work effectively as a home tutor.

The training program which re-quires about two hours a week over 8 weeks, provides you with informa-tion about cultural communication, adult learning, teaching migrant stu-dents with different language levels and helping them with settlement issues.

As a volunteer tutor, you will learn new skills, meet new people, and have the opportunity to help others.

“Anyone with a good level of Eng-lish, good pronunciation and a few hours to give each week can apply for Home Tutor training.

“In addition to receiving support from ELS staff when necessary, tutors can access our library resources, re-ceive a biannual newsletter, attend re-fresher workshops, and attend special events such as our Volunteer Week morning tea,” said Ms Piotrowski.

After the training, tutors are matched with a student. The tutors need to have their own transport to drive to the students’ homes, which can sometimes be in a neighbouring town in the surrounding areas.

“We try to organize matches so that people don’t have to travel too far.

We are sympathetic with the

distance but we need people to be willing to drive short distances,” she said.

In the Home Tutor Scheme there are many volunteer tutors that are operating currently who find the experience of teaching English to a migrant in their home very satisfying and challenging.

“I think it’s very rewarding for our tutors to have the cultural contact,” said Mrs Piotrowski.

She also said that the training is something tutors really enjoy because it helps them understand what learn-ing a language is about.

“We value our volunteers and of-fer support to them when necessary when they need advice about teach-ing strategies with the student.

“It’s also a great way to help newly arrived migrants grow in confidence in the local community.

It can reduce isolation and make our community a more colourful place,” Ms Piotrowski concluded.

For more information on becoming a volunteer tutor please contact the Home Tutor Scheme on 8226 6866.

For any potential students who wish to check if they are eligible to study English under the AMEP and then register, please contact (08) 8226 65 55 and ask for Sophie.

Have your visa number in front of you so it can be checked to see if you’re eligible.

You can also visit: http://www.els.sa.edu.au.

More than $1 million in equipment grants

for eligible clubs

One on one assistance is a great way for migrants to learn the English language.

Junior clubs in North West South Australia can apply for a share

of more than $1 million in equipment grants.

Telstra has committed more than $1 million to support eli-gible junior sports and commu-nity clubs across Australia with equipment grants as part of the

2010 Telstra Assistance Fund. Since 2003, the Telstra As-

sistance Fund has provided over 5,700 sports and commu-nity clubs across Australia with more than $7 million worth of equipment.

These equipment grants are available for local community organisations including eligi-ble junior rugby league, AFL, swimming and surf live saving

clubs, and the program will be expanding to include the Tel-stra Country Music program and The Australian Ballet.

To apply, eligible clubs sim-ply need to go to the website at www.ideasforgood.com.au/taf, identify the most appropriate equipment package for their club and provide a summary of how the equipment would benefit their club.

How do you think the return of the Clarke Shaft will affect the town?

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UNIT FOR RENT

Clean, modern 2BR uni t in Myall Grove CP, $260pw unfurnished, $280pw furnished Call 0419 930335 for inspection

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EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFIEDS

A&J Noske Paving Building ContractorsAll aspects of paving and retaining walls

Concrete work brickwork and ceramic tilingalso rock style pavers made on site no cutting or transportPompei style wood pizza ovens also constructed on site

Goverment • Commercial • Residential FREE QUOTES

Contact: 0418833576

telephone 08 8671 1353 facsimile 08 8671 2229admin@mpsgroup.net.au

PO Box 275 - Roxby Downs - South Australia 5725

GLAZING BUILDING PAINTING GASFITTING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS

REFRIGERATION AIRCONDITIONINGKITCHEN UPGRADES DATA & COMMUNICATION

BDL 219265 PGE 198058

Pt Pirie & Adelaide

Depots

Antique& Household RemovalsLocal, Interstate & Country Storage

Delivery Specialists

Phone: 0427 716 173Roxby Downs • Pt Augusta • Pt Pirie

PORT PIRIE - PHONE 8633 2355Fresh and Smoked Fish, Crayfish and

Crabs, Oysters, Prawns, Scallops, Marinated Seafood and more.

Deliveries to Roxby Dailyor call in and see our range of fresh fish

Jumping Castle HireBirthday CakesThemed Party

Supplies & SetupFor enquiries or a quote, contact:

Annarien Robbertse0433 436 086

For a hassle free party with a budget to suit your pocket!

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NOTICE OF INTIATION OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH NATIVE TITLE PARTIES SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINING ACT 1971

SECTION 63M TAKE NOTICE that ERNIE PTY LTD (ACN 089 384 430) of Hazeal Newman & Associates, PO Box 3 Port Lincoln SA 5606 (and its successors or assigns) is the holder of mineral claim numbered 4318 (Mineral Claim) and intends to apply for an extractive minerals lease (EML) over the land the subject of the Mineral Claim. Subject to grant, ERNIE PTY LTD proposes to carry out mining operations on the EML (including any extensions, renewals, transfers, assignments or other dealings with the EML and any other production tenement or interest in any production tenement from time to time held with respect to the whole or any part of the area of the EML), on the following land: The land in the State of South Australia being land comprised within mineral claim numbered 4138 located at Purple Downs Station, Crown Lease Pastoral Number 2480 (Volume 1410 Folio 12) and bounded by the coordinates set out below:

Peg Easting Northing 1 683828mE 6591441mN 2 686196mE 6591719mN 3 686300mE 6590664mN 4 683941mE 6590406mN

All the within reference points are expressed in GDA94 MGA Zone 53 coordinate system. The approximate total area of the proposed EML is 250 hectares. THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE PROPOSED MINING OPERATIONS THAT ARE TO BE CARRIED OUT ON THE LAND IS AS FOLLOWS: Extraction, stockpiling and removal of limestone for construction and maintenance purposes. THE PROPOSED OPERATIONS WILL BE AUTHORISED BY THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTION TENEMENT UNDER THE MINING ACT 1971 (SA): Extractive minerals lease granted over the land the subject of mineral claim numbered 4138 of which ERNIE PTY LTD is the registered holder. ERNIE PTY LTD (and its successors or assigns) seeks to negotiate a native title mining agreement under Part 9B of the Mining Act 1971 (SA) in respect of the proposed mining operations on the land. TAKE NOTICE that if two (2) months after notice is given to all who hold or may hold native title in the Land, there are no native title parties in relation to the Land to which this notice relates, Ernie may apply ex parte to the Environment Resources and Development Court for a summary determination pursuant to section 63M of the Mining Act 1971 (SA) authorising entry to the Land for the purpose of carrying out mining operations on the Land. ANY PERSON who holds or may hold native title in the Land is invited to contact the proponent, Ernie, for the purposes of negotiating an agreement in respect of the proposed mining operations on the Land. TAKE NOTICE that if within six (6) months of the initiation of these negotiations, Ernie and any native title party or parties have not reached agreement, any party to the negotiations or the Minister may apply to the Environment Resources and Development Court pursuant to section 63S of the Mining Act 1971 (SA) for a determination in relation to the conduct of the mining operations on the Land.

If you require further information, please contact: Ernie Pty Ltd c/-Teneman Consulting PO Box 115 KENT TOWN SA 5071 T: 08 8414 3352; 0415 397 870 F: 08 8342 4914 Attention: Teena Coppin

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Subway Roxby Downs for sale $415,000 Sales $650K & increas-ing good lease & rent nets $159K Ph McCormack Brokers 02 9212 2799

URGENT SALE

buS For sale, Site 15 Roxby Downs Caravan Park All offers will be considered Phone Troy: 8671 1048 Purchaser must remove.

FOR SALE

Camper trailer for sale reg: S305 TAO Hydraulic over-ride brakes, 45 Lt Water tank and pump, 3 water jerry cans, twin safety chains, clear zip-in windows for tent. In Adelaide but will bring up for genuine buyer, only used 3 nights purchased in September 2009. $9999 ono Greg Searle 0409699353

VETERINARY

NURSE POSITION

Our Roxby Downs clinic is look-ing for a keen person to work as a veterinary nurse with our team. Casual Position, Experience not necessary, just a willingness to try something new and an ability to be flexible. Please drop your resume into the Vet Clinic, Main Street.

Are you planning a Garage Sale?

Get more people to your sale advertise in The Monitor Classifieds

Phone 8671 2683

PUBLIC NOTICE

2010/11 DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN

OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS

Pursuant to Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999 Council has prepared a Draft Annual Business Plan which amongst other things sets out those actions that Council has identified for action in 2010/11 that are consistent with the Council’s long term strategic objectives.

This Draft Plan will form the basis of the 2010/11 Budget and is being placed on public exhibition so that interested persons have the opportunity to make submissions prior to the Council finalising the plan and adopting the budget.

Formal written submissions will be received at that Council Office PO Box 124, Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725 up to close of business at 5pm on Thursday 1 July 2010. Interested persons may also present their submission to a public meeting to be held at the Council Office Board Room between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm on Thursday 1 July 2010.

Copies of the Draft Plan are available from the Council Office 6 Richardson Place Roxby Downs during the public consultation period. Phone 08 8671 0010 or email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au for a copy.

Bill Boehm Administrator

2 June 2010

CLAIRVOYANT

T a r r O T R e a d i n g s No longer at the Markets so have some fun and book a reading. Ring Janet ph: 0418846350

FURNITURE TRUCK

FurniTure truck returning from Alice Springs to Adelaide on the 15th or 16th June 2010. please call Kym for a great rate. Phone Mobile 0439826138. ( Established 1992)

AndamookaFootball Club

Goods & Service Raffle

1st Prize300ltrs of fuel

donated by Lavrick Roadhouse

2nd Prize$150.00 Mechanical Car Service

donated by Monadelphous

3rd Prize$100.00 Full Car Detail

donated by Monadelphous

Tickets $2.00 each

Drawn 24/07/10 by Ian Tuohy (Club President)Winners displayed in the The Monitor Newspaper

ABN: 57 527 498 050 Not Registered for GST

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FOR SALE

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NEWSMonitorThe

Due to technical upgradeRoxFM will be off air from 8am-3pmon Tuesday June 8.

RoxFM apologises for any inconvenience caused, and will endeavour to be

back in full operation as soon as

possible.

Please direct any queries to Kristina

8671 2545

S et in seventeenth century Iran this is the story of a young woman’s journey to fi nd her

place in the world. Th e young girl whose name we are

never told fi nds her future and that of her mother turned upside down when her father dies before she is married. Forced to sell her dowry, mother and daughter then move to the city of Isfa-han where must rely on the generosity of relatives to survive.

Taught by her uncle the young girl starts to learn the skill of rug making which she hopes will help to change her fortune.

But life is never smooth and she is forced to face betrayal and rejection

before fi nally fi nding contentment and happiness.

Amirrezvani is a wonderful storytell-er and Emilia Fox reads this story in a way sure to captivate the listener.

Audio books are a great alternative to written book.

Th ey allow people who are unable to or do not have time to sit down and read the option of enjoying a wide range of literature.

Audio books are a fantastic way to pass the time on long trips or to keep you entertained while doing the house-work.

Audio Books are available from most public libraries so why not try one to-day.

The Blood of The Blood of Flowers by Anita Flowers by Anita

AmirrezvaniAmirrezvani (audio book read by Emilia Fox)

WHAT’S ON

ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCH10:30am every Sunday of the month5:30pm 3rd Sunday of each month9:30am every Sunday during school termsFAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCHAn Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 10.30 am at Roxby Downs Catholic School LibraryKeith Moody Phone: 0414 570 871ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsJune Mass TimesSat 5th 6.00pm & Sun 6th 9.00amNo Service 12th & 13thSat 19th 6.00pm & Sun 20th 9.00amReadings & CommunionSat 26th 6.00pmANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CHURCH10am Sunday Worship. For other events & activities phone Alison 8671 1032

CHURCH

Community members are welcome to attend any meet-ing of the Roxby Downs Community Board, Forums and Partnerships - see schedule on the Community Matters page. For more information call Michelle Hales on 8671 0010ROTARY CLUB - ROXBY DISTRICT1st and 3rd Monday of the month For more information contact Sandy Sumsion ph: 0400 366 619ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDESAndamooka Community Hall Mondays from 5:00pm to 7:00pmPhone: 0427 072 710OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUPPhone: 8671 2892

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday and SundayPhone: 8671 2001

CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIESTuesday, Friday, Saturday & SundayPhone: 8671 2001

ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated)Meet at Roxby Downs Library during school Terms Only

ANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years. Phone: 8672 7018Meet at Andamooka Community Library

PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Wednesday 9:30am & Thursday 1:00pmCall School: 8671 3207

PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten9:30am - 11:00am Friday. Contact Kylie 8671 2447

ANDAMOOKA PLAYGROUP 9:00am - 10:00am Tuesday

ROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING9:30am - 11:00am ThursdayMeet at the Dunes Café

RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB8:00am SundaySocial bike riding group. Meet at Stuart Road roundabout

ROXBY DOWNS CHILDCARE6:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayPhone: 8671 0911

ANDAMOOKA CHILDCARE7:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday

ROXBY EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY GROUP3 yr old program Mon and Thurs 8.45am -12.15pm4 yr old program Tue 8.45am – 11.45amContact Gail 0439 683 609

SOUL FOODEvery third Sunday of the month, starting Sunday, 23 May at 11.00am in the Cultural Precinct Art Gallery. Come along and be inspired!!

5RRR EYES DOWN BINGOSaturday 22 May 2010 from 2:30 PMVenue: Woomera RSL and Bowling Club

RDRCCC• Sunday, June 20 - Off Road event at the Red Sands Motor-way at our purpose built track• Wednesday, July 7 - Club AGM at 7pm hopefully at the Tavern, should be able to confirm that today with the Tavern All spectators are more than welcome, anyone interested in

joining or wanting to know more please feel free to speak with any Club Member. For more information please call the Club President, Trent Burton on 0417 235 779

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICEPhone: 8671 3231

ROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICE9:00am-5:00pm Monday to FridaySaturday morning by appointment. Phone: 8671 1900

VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE• DIABETES EDUCATOR - 18 JunePhone: 86485706• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 3, 4 &18 JunePhone: 86485800• SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 3, 4 &18 JunePhone: 86485800• PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 3 & 4 JunePhone: 86485800• COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - 3, 4 &18 JunePhone: 86485800• DIETICIAN - 18 JunePhone: 86485800• PODIATRIST - 18 JunePhone: 86485500• CAMHS - 3 & 4 June(CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE)• PHARMACY - 3 & 4 June• DASSA - 18 June

HEARING SERVICES9:00am-2:30pm Monday to FridayPhone:1800 006 303DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUGPhone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)CRISIS CARE COUNSELLINGUniting Care Wesley Port AugustaRegional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.At the Roxby Downs Public Library.

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JUNIOR NETBALLJUNIOR NETBALL ResultsResults

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Dances Saturday and Sunday Nights.

MerchandiseStalls

Bookmaker(Local & National Races)

Food & DrinkFacilities

NoveltyEvents

Kids Events

Prize Moneyand Trophies

LONGWEEKEND 12 & 13 JUNE

2010MARREE PICNIC

RACEMEETING

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CONTACTSharon Bell (Secretary)

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By Millie Thomas

F inke desert race is looming, with eleven of Roxby’s fi nest preparing for what could be the race of their lives!

With the largest Roxby presence at Finke than ever before, local businesses have stepped up to the mark, with numerous riders, including Roxby’s own Allan Scheff erle being sponsored to race.

Allan, who has not ridden competitively before, has rounded up a couple of mates and is attempting Finke this year.

“I guess it’s one of those ‘bucket list’ things. Th ere were a few guys from my work who were keen to do it,” he said.

“Exceptional Recruitment is probably my biggest sponsor. Th e guy who runs that is into bikes and that sort of thing, so that probably helps!

“Because we work for Sandvik we sort of hit them up and there’s some other sponsors – Specialised Gall

Porting back in Ballarat, which is my home town, they did some work on the engine for me, and ODT have done the sign writing so it’s been awesome.

“I’d just like to fi nish. Down and back in one piece!“I’ve probably been riding for fi ve years. I did some riding in Queensland with Australian

Motorcycle Search and Rescue, they go out and or-ganise searches for people that go missing, that was awesome.

“We’re all heading up early to get some more time on the track and get comfortable.

“Th ere are 500 riders. You’ve got diff erent classes for diff erent sized bikes and that sort of stuff .

You do a prologue, which is an 8km track on the Saturday, that’s timed, that determines your class.”

Allan would like to extend his thanks to all of his sponsors.

As he explained, without their support, it would be hard to be able to aff ord all of the expenses.

“I’d like to thank everyone that’s helped me out,” said Allan.

Mass local Mass local sponsorship sponsorship

for Finkefor Finke

Allan Schefferle Finke rider with his sponsored bike, trailer and company car

Darts ResultsWeek 11

Well done to Charlie Lucas and John Bowman on a 180 each.The Highest Peg out for the round was for Mark Netherton Great Eff ort! This is what happened last week

11 & under Lightning 10 vs Shooters 7 Rockets 5 vs Bullets 5

13 & under Lightning 28 vs Shooters 22 Rockets 16 vs Bullets 26

17 & under T-Birds 31 vs Lightning 30 Bullets 30 vs Shooters 41

Opal Cutters Def Young Bloods 10 - 1FODFA Def Cape Crusaders 10 - 1Wolves Def EJC 8 - 3DAKS Def Social Opalites 7 - 4Cobras Def OD Green 7 - 4

Basketball scores

Men - 25/05/2010 Devils 37pts def Chocies 36pts T Hornhardt 16pts, C Green

11pts & T Golding 9pts, B Dadleh & B Kelly 7pts ea

Benchwarmers 47pts

def Wolves 43ptsWes Knights 15pts,

E Zeptner 11pts & B Chesson 15pts,

M Weaver 10pts

B Women - 27/05/2010 Phoenix 36pts def Eagles 26ptsC Casserley 14pts, P Gillam 12pts & K Allen 10pts, N Smith 8pts

Cougars 21pts def Neons 13ptsL Reid 11pts & S Napper 6pts

A Women - 27/05/2010

Bulls 39pts def Miners 29ptsK Cockshell 17pts, H Cockshell

8pts & C Weir 8pts, T Paull & M King 6pts ea

Hypo’s 50pts

def Devil Mums 24ptsE Syvertsen 11pts, Z Male & H Wurfel 8pts ea & B White &

Nic Montgomerie 8pts ea

Grand Final for the Roxby Downs Senior Basketball Association will be this Saturday 5th June starting at 5.30pm approx for the B Women, A Women will follow as well as the

Men.

Night action at WoomeraThe late game between Olympic Dam and Hornridge was a

much closer game than many predicted. The Magpies displayed better form this week to keep their hopes alive for season 2010.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Wednesday, June 2, 2010 – Page 19

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FOOTBALLER of the Year

Votes for Round 7 Coober Pedy Saints

3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

Hornridge Magpies3 votes2 votes1 vote

Roxby Districts Miners3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

Olympic Dam Devils3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

Andamooka Roos3 Votes2 Votes1 Votes

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Mitchell Blackie 11

Bernard Lennon 6

Toby Ripley 6

Ben Grimston 6

Scott Peek 6

tally after round 6

ROUND 7, May 29

Andamooka 13 goals 9 behinds 87 points de-feated Coober Pedy 3 goals 8 behinds 26 points

Best players for Andamooka 1st T Ripley 2nd J Barnes 3rd R Sporton 4th R Kraack 5th W MileraGoal scorers T Paull 5 goals W Milera 4 goals J

Barnes 3 goals R Sporton 1 goal

Best players for CP 1st B Lennon 2nd A Shakes 3rd T Hannes

Goal scorers T Hannes 2 goals I Brown 1 goal

Olympic Dam 11 goals 11 behinds 77 points defeated Hornridge 7 goals 5 behinds 47 points

Best players for OD 1st R Summerton 2nd S Mont-gomerie 3rd C Green 4th W Ingerson

5th S Holbrook Goal scorers S Montgomerie 6 goals S Holbrook 4

goals B Rynne 1 goal

Best players for Hornridge 1st D McEvoy 2nd N Tuthill 3rd M Blackie 4th L Geresh

5th A HowieGoal scorers T Golding 2 goals C Rainsford B Kelly N Tuthill W Giles L Gersh 1 goal each

JUNIOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION29th MAY Lightning Carnival

JUNIOR COLTS

Best players for Hornridge 1st J Rigden 2nd J Male 3rd M Booyens 4th L Rudiger 5th B Blane

Goal scorers B Blane 3 goals K Dadleh J McCa-rthy J Rigden J Male 1 goal each

Best players for Roxby 1st S King 2nd W Abbott 3rd N Calligars

Goal scorers W Abbott S King 3 goals each unknown 1 goal

Olympic Dam 12 goals 3 behinds 75 points defeated Andamooka 10 goals 11 behinds 71

Olympic Dam best players 1st B French 2nd D McInnes 3rd L Weston 4th S Brougham 5th L Baker

Goal scorers B French 7 goals S Brougham 4 goals Keegan 1 goal

Best players for Andamooka unavailableGoal scorers C Lynch 6 goals B Forrest 2 goals

unknown 2 goals

SENIOR COLTSRoxby Districts 17 goals 12 behinds 114 points

defeated Hornridge 11 goals 5 behinds 71

Best players for Roxby 1st F Crafter-King 2nd E Zeptner 3rd L Ryan 4th J Griffi n 5th M Hayball

Goal scorers L Ryan M Hayball 6 goals 5 goals J Christall J Griffi n 3 goals each

Andamooka 21 goals 14 behinds 140 points defeated Olympic Dam 5 goals 5 behinds 35

pointsBest players for Andamooka unavailable

Goal scorers J Lawrence J Brind 6 goals each Rodney 5 goals C Lynch 3 goals Dilly 1 goal

unknown 1 goalBest players for OD 1st J Mason 2nd Hein 3rd Cam

4th J Millard 5th WianGoal scorers unavailable

A GRADE PREMIERSHIP TABLE Played W L D F A % PtsOlympic Dam 6 5 1 459 377 122 10Coober Pedy 6 4 2 395 441 90 8Roxby Districts 5 3 2 432 222 195 6Andamooka 5 2 3 325 333 98 4Hornrigde 6 0 6 317 555 57 0

SENIOR COLTS

JUNIOR COLTS

Andamooka too strong for fancied Saints

By Vince Berkelaar

The road to the Holy Grail led through Woomera this week as footballers, supporters and various hangers-on descended on O’Donoghue Oval for an evening of night footy.

High fl ying Coober Pedy took on Andamooka in the opening game, with Andamooka opting for a direct style of football, sending the ball deep inside fi fty with long kicks aided by a strong breeze. Th eir tactics saw them grab an early lead which never looked threatened. Quality front and centre roving from Barnes and a delicate chip of the keeper, to remind Pim Verbeek of his availability, by Oldfi eld saw the Roos go into the fi rst break 4-2 while holding Coober Pedy scoreless.

Coober Pedy’s run and chip game proved ineff ectual in the condi-tions and they were easily repulsed by the Andamooka defence for most of the night.

Having failed to score a goal in the fi rst half the Saint’s endeavor fi red up after the break but Andamooka had already opened up a match winning break. A goal after the three quarter time siren from Roos’ forward Milera from, oh let’s say 65 metres out, was matched in the opening seconds of the fi nal term by the Saints. McKenzie tried to inspire Coober with a blistering run down the wing (we lost count

at fi ve bounces) but in the end it was never going to be enough and Andamooka claimed victory by 69 points.

Th e late game saw Olympic Dam take on Hornridge.

Having the advantage of the earlier game knocking the dew off the turf and with the wind dying down both teams were able to provide a closer contest. With local boys Mitch Blackie and Luke Budden featuring in the side Hornridge had the local crowd behind them but undisciplined play and a stronger all round team eff ort saw Olympic Dam lead all night.

Th e fi nal quarter was marred by a melee involving any number of players and had both umpires not been required to mark out a fi fty metre penalty the correct players may have been sent off . But for all the huffi ng and puffi ng it was Olympic Dam who proved too good on the day with the midfi eld providing plenty of opportunities for their forwards and they claimed a comfortable 29 point victory.

Losing teams aside the night proved a huge success despite the cold conditions and a big crowd enjoyed the atmosphere of footy under lights, and yes, a good time was had by all.

Another game is scheduled for Woomera later in the season, it may well be worth the drive.

28 golfers brave

the cold conditions

Twenty-eight players braved the wind and cold weather for the Monadelphous monthly medal

golf day on Saturday.Congratulation to Greg Brind for win-

ning the day and Shane Hunter for equal-ling the course record with a 75 off the stick.

OVERALL WINNER GREG BRIND 70A GRADE ROBIN PASSMORE 74B GRADE COL FRASER 72C GRADE GEOFF DARLING 74LADIES/JNR PATRICK BRIND 71SWEEPSTAKES MARK DILLON 74, SHANE HUNTER 75, TONY HOL-BROOK 75, CHRIS ZANKER 75, NICK TEARE 76, GLEN MUNGUR 76.

BEST PUTTER DAMIEN CONDON 23LONG DRIVE A ROBERT CHARMAN

LONG DRIVE B CHRIS ZANKER LONG DRIVE C JARROD BURDETT LONG DRIVE LJ SALLY BENN NTP A NEVILLE PETHERICK

Roxby Districts 2 2 0 191 136 140 4

Andamooka 2 1 1 205 112 183 2

Hornridge 2 1 1 244 136 179 2

Olympic Dam 2 0 2 57 313 18 0

Hornridge 2 2 0 91 74 123 4

Roxby Districts 2 1 1 173 63 275 2

Olympic Dam 2 1 1 103 113 91 2

Andamooka 2 0 2 85 202 42 0

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HOT TUB TIME MACHINERated MA Duration 101 mins.

Four guy friends, all of them bored with their adult lives, travel back to their respective 80s heydays thanks to a time-bending hot tub. Stars John Cusack, Clark Duke, Craig Robinson. Screens: Friday 4th June @ 7.30pm, Saturday 5th June @ 3pm, Sunday 6th June @7.30pm.

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IRON MAN 2Rated M Duration 124 mins.

Billionaire Tony Stark must contend with deadly issues involving the government, his own friends, as well as new enemies due to his superhero alter ego Iron Man. Stars Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson. Screens: OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL Saturday 5th June @ 6.30pm, Sunday 6th June @ 3pm, Tuesday 8th June @ 7pm.

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OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL

IRON MAN 2

This week the girls in skirts certainly knew that winter had arrived as they took to the

court on a chilly and slightly wet Friday evening.

On the back of their win last week, Andamooka continued to show some form against Olympic Dam in the C grade. In a low scoring game with mini-mal changes made by either team, An-damooka led at every break. Th e Roos managed to hold OD to a fi nal score of just 17 to their 36.

In the other C grade game Hornridge played Zodiacs. After a fairly even fi rst quarter, Hornridge gained momentum throughout the second and at half time enjoyed a comfortable, nine goal lead. By three quarter time they had extend-ed this to nineteen and by full time had won convincingly, 57 to 30.

Th e A grade games this week be-tween Hornridge 1 and GHD Gems proved to be a nail biter. With Gems resting Knights from the goal circle in the fi rst, Hornridge took advantage of the opportunity and went into the quarter time break with a six goal lead. With changes at quarter time, Gems produced a 14 goal quarter to Horn-ridge’s two, and at half time enjoyed a six goal lead. Hornridge had a better premiership quarter and at three quar-ter time the diff erence was just two. Th e fi nal, nail biting quarter, was fairly evenly matched with Hornridge taking the win by just one goal, 38 to 37.

In the other A grade game, Miners played Olympic Dam. For the tradi-tional rivals this was always going to be an interesting game. With both teams boasting very diff erent line ups from 2009 and Miners going down to OD by

only three in the fi rst round, predicting the outcome was diffi cult. However, from the fi rst whistle Olympic Dam looked too strong. By half time OD had surged ahead and were enjoying a lead of eight. Th is was pushed in the third to a lead of fi fteen and by full time OD had taken the game 52 to 33.

Only one of the B grade games was played this week. Miners played Olym-pic Dam and produced an eight goal win. Th e other B grade game was for-feited by Zodiacs.

Next Friday night in the A grade the GHD Gems play Miners and Olympic Dam play Sodexo Geckos, in the B grade Olympic Dam play Miners Red and Zodiacs play Miners 2 and in the C grade Andamooka take on Zodicas while Miners White play Olympic Dam.

Andamooka C grade Andamooka C grade show form to beat ODshow form to beat OD

By Bec Eli

Elyse Weir catching the ball for The MinersOD’s Nicole Bartlett struggling against Andamooka’s defense, Sara Lynch

Andamooka’s Sarah Weston and OD’s Kristie Noll fi ghting for the ball

The Miner’s Alicia Roberts shoots against defending OD player Elke Parks