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By Vanessa Switala

A round 200 participants helped raise $41,000 for the Roxby Downs Relay for Life last weekend.

Th e fi nal amount of money raised will not be known for another four weeks when a thank you event will be held.

Relay for Life is one of the most popular and successful fundraising events in the world. It provides an opportunity for the community to band together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fi ght back against disease that has taken too much from too many.

Th e event which was held over Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, saw 16 teams walk around the Roxby Town Oval for 19 hours to support the cause.

Co-Chairperson Kate Pedersen began the Relay for Life stating it was a day to celebrate survivors and remember loved ones.

“Today we are taking the steps toward a can-cer free future and it is all with your help,” she said.

Cancer survivor Tracey Warneke opened the

Relay for Life with a moving oath.“In the name of all Relay for Life participants,

I confi rm that we are here today to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, to support those fi ghting cancer and to honour those that we have lost. Our commitment will be symbolised in every step that we take, each and every one moving us nearer to our goal, the goal of a can-cer free world for future generations,” she said.

Roxby Downs’ fi ve cancer survivors; Robert ‘Specky’ Speck, Rick ‘Rooster’ Hansen, Trac-ey Warneke, Kate Donohue and Coral Ipsen completed the fi rst lap for the relay followed by 25 carers.

A Candlelight Ceremony was one of the most moving parts of the event.

Co-Chairperson Ms Pedersen said, “It’s a time to remember those we have lost to cancer, a time to remember the struggle of those who have battled cancer and won and to remind ourselves that by choosing to make a diff erence we honour those that we love and those that we have lost.”

“No one with cancer is alone, even though they may feel it sometimes. Your strength and determination to make a diff erence gives hope

for the future and strength to those fi ghting cancer.

“Like the light of many candles together you shine brightly when a single candle is lit, it can light up a whole room, light the way in a lantern or simply be the beacon to mark the way home; the more candles that are lit, the stronger the light and the easier the journey,” she stated.

Ms Pedersen added, “Every person aff ected by cancer has their own journey and each per-son’s journey will be diff erent to others.”

A moving speech was given by Lorraine Gum, a brave woman who lost her partner Barry and youngest son Troy to cancer.

Her partner Barry was diagnosed with cancer in April 2009 and lost his fi ght by the end of July, 2009. Her 21-year-old son Troy passed away from pancreatic cancer and lymphoma in April this year.

Loving tributes were laid around the track carrying messages for loved ones. Th e candles burnt throughout the night as participants con-tinued to walk.

Co-Chairperson Regina Qualmann com-menced the Candlelight Ceremony, “Tonight we light three candles of life. Th ese fl ames will celebrate the past, the present and the future.”

Th e fi rst fl ame was lit by Kath Macalister. “Th e fi rst candle is a torch of remembrance that burns deep within, the light that keeps the memories alive; a symbol of our never-ending love,” stated Mrs Qualmann.

Cameron Macleod lit the candle of today. Mrs Qualmann explained, “Th is is the light of today. Th e joy of growth, the strength, the courage and the passion of life; a symbol of love and support.”

Lastly, Kim Reimann lit the candle of the future. “Th is is the fl ame of the future. A fi re to ignite the darkness ahead.; a symbol of hope,” Mrs Qualmann said.

A small table was set for one symbolising the fact that some loved ones were missing from the gathering. Participants were able to write messages to their loved ones on the tablecloth.

Committee member Amy Cox explained the symbolic nature of the table. “Th e chair is emp-

ty; many of those who fought the battle with cancer are no longer with us. But rather than morn their loss we choose to celebrate their life,” she said.

“Th e table is small, symbolising the frailty of a single patient sometimes alone in the fi ght against his or her disease. “Th e tablecloth is white, symbolic of the medical profession. Th e single rose in the vase symbolises the enduring love of their families and friends.

“A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of the bitter battle against the deadly disease. A battle fought by more than 1.3 million patients each year.

“Th e salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless tears and personal anguish shared by patients and those shed by family and friends. Th e glass converted in memory of those people who are not here to join us for the celebration of success. But the candle represents the light of hope that lives in the hearts of all of us,” she concluded.

Awards were provided during the event. Ben Cooke from the Sleep Walkers won the Miss Relay Champion award, along with Mel Rigden winning the Miss Outrageous award also for the Sleep Walkers.

Th e team who fund-raised the most was Headings Heroes with over $10,000. Th e High-est Number of Laps was completed by Th e Nerds and the best Th eme went to Pink. Best Team Baton was awarded to Rock the Pack and Best Team Banner was Th e Nerds. Th e Jocks claimed Best Team Mailbox and Best Camp-site went to Headings Heroes. Masks of Sedexo won the Highest Team Points and Th e Most Sun Smart team were the Sleep Walkers. Best Dressed Male went to Specky in the Old Skool team and best dressed female was awarded to Karen Russell in the Pink team.

Various family entertainment was provided over the two-days including the Roxby Acad-emy of Dance, Saint Barbara’s Parish School choir, silent auctions, jumping castle, face painting, local band ‘Four Shadz of Soul’, DJ Josh and Bluelight.

Relay raises over $41k

Premier visits Roxby

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Survivors Coral Ipsen Kate Donohue, Tracey Warneke, Rick ‘Rooster’ Hansen and

Robert ‘Specky’ Speck.

South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill made a fl eeting visit to Roxby Downs on the weekend.

Mr Weatherill and his family spent the weekend in the region visiting Woomera, Roxby Downs, Glendambo and

Coober Pedy. The Premier had a number of meetings with councils and local businesses during the trip.Picture right is Premier Jay Weatherill with local

police offi cers Sam Corneliusen and Kieran Baggoley at Market Day on Saturday.

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By Vanessa Switala

The Roxby Downs police go above and beyond within the community to assist in

any way possible.

Recently, four-year-old William was to attend an excursion to the police station with his Roxby Downs Kindergarten class, but due to a family holiday missed out on the opportunity.

His mother, Jessie Kapitola con-tacted the station last week to ask if they were able to show William and her two-and-a-half-year-old son Harry around the station.

“Th ey happily agreed and the boys had an amazing visit,” ex-plained Mrs Kapitola.

“Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan showed us around. We got to vis-it the cells, have fi nger prints and mug shots taken, (the boys saw themselves) on surveillance cam-era and had a go in the police car.

“Snr Sgt Terry was even kind enough to take some photos for us and drop them around to our house,” explained Mrs Kapitola.

She added, “Th is has been the absolute highlight of the holidays for the boys; they haven’t stopped talking about it since we left.”

Mrs Kapitola told Th e Monitor, “Will said, ‘Mum, I love Terry, he’s my new friend!’”

“They are looking forward to seeing him around town,” she added.

Mrs Kapitola stated the police do a vital job in the community. “As parents, we think it’s really important to teach our kids to respect these offi cers (and) Terry certainly made this an easy lesson for us.”

As part of the kindergarten cur-riculum the children have been learning about ‘protective prac-tices’.

Roxby Downs Kindergarten

Teacher Adam Christie said pro-tective practices are an important part of early childhood education and are about keeping children safe.

“Th e kindergarten has been us-ing the Keeping Safe Child Pro-tection Curriculum which is a mandatory curriculum for all De-partment of Education and Child Development sites,” he explained. “Th e purpose of the curriculum is to help children to learn to recog-nise abuse, develop ways of pro-tecting themselves against abuse, and recognise their own feelings and those of others.”

Mr Christie said as part of the discussion at kindergarten the children have been thinking about feeling safe and the right to be safe, our feelings and people who can be trusted.

“Hence, a trip to the police sta-tion was defi nitely in order,” Mr Christie explained.

William Kapitola (right) and his younger brother Harry had a conducted tour of the Roxby Downs Police Station with Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan recently.

Friendly police creating a good image with Roxby youth

By Vanessa Switala

A frican Soul and master drummer Bortier Okoe who recently performed at

the Roxby World Food and Music Festival are off ering a four-week intensive unique tour to Ghana for Roxby residents.

Participants will live amongst the community in a small town called Nungua and learn traditional rhythms, songs and dances.

Th ere will be opportunities to take part in live performances, attend per-formances by renowned performer and learn to cook traditional Ghana-ian food. Participants can also learn how to balance water on your head and witness traditional ceremonies.

Locally made drums and instru-ments are available for purchase dur-ing the tour.

During the tour there are also op-portunities to visit Accra’s busiest

market, beaches, cafes and bars.Special weekend excursions are

held to learn about Ghana’s history and slave trade at historical Cape Coast. Kakum National Park pro-vides exquisite rainforests and is fa-mous for its Canopy Walkway.

Th e opportunity to teach in a local school for a day is also provided or other various volunteer projects can be arranged.

Th e tour is held annually and cost $3,699 with an early bird discount available. Th e cost includes drum and dance tuition, meals, accommoda-tion, transport and entertainment.

No prior drumming or dance ex-perience is necessary.

For more information contact Bortier Okoe on 0413 953 855 or bortier@africansoul.com.au. Alter-natively visit his websites at www.af-ricansoul.com.au or www.telematour.blogspot.com.

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By Vanessa Switala

BHP Billiton will shut down the smelter at Olympic Dam for 27 days in

December.

BHP Billiton said reduction in throughput in the September quarter had aff ected mining op-erations.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson

told Th e Monitor, “Th e reduction in throughput at Olympic Dam, described in BHP Billiton’s quar-terly production report released (last week), was only temporary and we are still planning to deliver full year production as planned.”

Th e almost month long outage in December is to address main-tenance issues.

“Outages are part of our

planned maintenance strategy and an outage of this size typical-ly occurs every three years,” the spokesperson said.

“Normal operations will con-tinue elsewhere across site.”

BHP Billiton did not respond to questions about how many jobs this will aff ect over the shut down period.

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RoxbyBy Vanessa Switala

L ast week police offi cers from the Traffi c Drug Testing Group based in Adelaide drug tested over 30 drivers in Roxby Downs with only one

positive reading.

Senior Constable First Class Frank Barbarioli and Senior Constable Brett Croser were in the Roxby Downs area for fi ve days but spent 24 hours in Roxby Downs. Th e positive drug test reading was registered by a 52-year-old male in Andamooka and his vehicle was seized.

Sen-Constable Barbarioli and Sen-Constable Cros-er were focusing on alcohol, drug driving and speed-ing as part of their on-going work across the State.

Senior Constable Kieran Baggoley from the Roxby Downs Police Station said the drug test mouth swabs detect cannabis and amphetamines.

“Th e sample gets taken away for testing and if it comes up positive the person will lose their licence,” he stated.

“Th ere is now a police offi cer in town who is drug driving qualifi ed and we are going to get the necessary instruments up here to make sure we can enforce it.”

Sen-Constable Baggoley added, “Th e days of being able to take cannabis and not have to worry about being stopped and identifi ed are very soon going to be over.”

Members of the Drug Driver Detection Group are deployed on a state wide basis. Between October 11 and 15, patrols conducted operations in the far northern area of South Australia including in the towns of Port Augusta, Woomera, Coober Pedy and Roxby Downs as part of their normal deployment. A total of 134 drivers were tested with nine returning a positive drug result and two exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit. A total of 31 infringement notices were issued for other various traffi c off ences, two cars were impounded and 12 cars were defected for being road-worthy.

Superintendent Bob Fauser, Offi cer in Charge Traf-fi c Support Branch said, “Alcohol and drugs continue to be primary causes of road trauma and that despite repeated publicity and warnings; it is disappointing that so many motorists continue to have little regard for their safety or that of others. Th ese people made poor choices and in doing so, they placed all of us at risk.”

Senior Constable Brett Croser shows Roxby resident Denise Boylan how the drug test works.

Approval to grow Roxby Downs

Approvals have been granted for a doubling in size of the mining town of Roxby Downs in the far north of South Australia despite BHP Billiton’s decision to shelve its

expansion plan for the nearby Olympic Dam copper, gold and uranium mine.

South Australian Planning Minister John Rau has approved a development plan amendment which makes more land available for housing and industry.

It also allows construction of a village for temporary workers and a new airport, two measures proposed for the now-moth-balled mine expansion.

Th e Government currently is considering a request from BHP Billiton to extend a mining indenture agreement which covers the mine expansion, as the current one will expire in mid-December.

A Royal Australian Air Force aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing last Wednesday morning after experiencing electrical faults near

Woomera.

A Defence Department spokeswoman said the Hercules C130 aircraft, which had 36 passengers on board, was forced to return to Woomera after it experienced an electrical issue with engine number two.

She said there were no reports of injuries.Th e plane safety landed just after 11.30am.“(Th e pilot) followed emergency procedure, which is to

shut down the engine and proceed to the nearest airfi eld,” she said.

RAAF will now conduct safety checks to determine the problem.

Emergency at Woomera

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All Souls night in AndamookaBy Jason Munn

Andamooka resident Josef Sach is holding an All Souls night at the Andamooka cemetery at dusk on

Friday, November 2.

Th e event is celebrated all over the world, in some countries it is a national holiday.

“Th e Spanish speaking countries are really dedicated to the event,” Mr Sach explained.

“For the last 10 years I’ve been coming to the Andamooka cemetery and lighting a candle for the graves here. I started when my father passed away in 1999. For the fi rst few years I would put a candle on my Dad’s grave, but then I started putting a

candle on all the graves here.“I’m making it a yearly event, and I hope

someone can take over from me if I happen to be unable to continue.”

Mr Sach said he knows most of the people who are buried at the Andamooka cemetery, including old friend Bobbie ‘Bookie’ Panoch who enjoyed his rum.

“I like to put a shot of rum on his grave,” Mr Sach smiled.

“Bookie Panoch was like a second father to me, and he asked to have candle at his grave so he wasn’t in the dark and could see where he was going. I remem- ber he used to have

a boot with a sign saying ‘Boot Hill’ and an arrow point-ing, but someone got off ended by it, knocked it over and crushed it. That bothered him a lot.

“I said, you re-

member that sign you had hung up, do you want that on your headstone because once it’s there nobody can crush it? So that’s the history of the ‘Boot Hill’ sign.”

When Mr Sach visited Europe he noticed most of the graves always had candles in them.

“Th ey were clean with fresh fl owers and al-ways well maintained, whereas people here tend to bury their loved ones and then move on and forget about them. I saw a woman looking after the grave of a relative of mine, who didn’t even know her – it was as if she was still remembered by this lovely woman and that someone was still caring.”

All Souls celebrations can be dated back to the ancient Aztec civilisation, and traced all the way to modern Mexico where the event is called ‘Day of the Dead’. Residents visit the graves of their loved ones where they place their favourite belongings, including favour-ite foods and beverages. In Mexico all banks are closed and it is national holiday. People can spend the entire night at the graves, and

the atmosphere is warm and friendly, sharing stories about those whom they are celebrating. Th e traditional Mexican fl ower, the golden marigold, is also used to honour the dead, and when they are placed in large numbers, the cemeteries are said to take on a golden ap-pearance which is a site to behold.

While perhaps not as majestic, Mr Sach said the candles at the Andamooka cemetery is a special experience for residents and visitors.

“I’ve got electric candles if the wind blows up. Last year we had about 30 people here, bringing a drink and pulling up a chair - it’s beautiful to see a candle on every grave. Every-one who comes always enjoys the night and comes back the next year.”

Mr Sach said everyone is welcome.“By acknowledging the people here, they are

at peace too. You don’t need to know someone here to enjoy the night – it’s a pleasant evening where we can sit down and have a drink, light a candle and enjoy spending time remember-ing those who have passed on.”

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By Vanessa Switala

D avid Archer’s installation ‘Archer’s Arcadia’ is currently on show in the Dunes Café as part of the Country

Arts SA Visual Arts Touring Program.

Th e display will only be on show until Sun-day, October 28 and then will move on to Burra and Port Pirie.

David Archer is a South Australian ‘au-tomata’ artist and Archer’s Arcadia consists of interactive sculptures which require the audience to turn handles, push buttons or look through lenses at working dioramas.

Mr Archer hand-crafts all of his works with many of the components being construct-ed from scrapped machinery and recycled materials.

“I use recycled materials because they have a lot of character before I even start with them and a history of their own,” Mr Archer stated.

His works provide an escape into fantasy or give humorous insights into the human condition.

Mr Archer’s interactive machines have cap-tivated audiences at Womadelaide, SALA, the Jam Factory and the Bay Discovery Centre.

“My work is nostalgic and investigates art, science and mechanics on several levels,” said the contemporary artist.

“Quite often, a work will be a little bit mysterious on the outside; it won’t tell all, but once you look inside the chamber and

wind the handle or drop a coin in, something happens inside and suddenly the viewer is laughing. I guess to me that is the reward of having interactive work.”

Mr Archer told Th e Monitor, “One of the rewards for me as an artist is the chuckle someone has as they look into one of the lit-tle scenarios I have created!”

“My work is inspired by turn of the cen-tury arcade, circus and sea-side carnival works. What I’m trying to do is transform a traditional gallery into a carnival space,” he explained.

“It’s amazing how ordinary rooms have been transformed into this space with all the trimmings I have supplied.

“It’s transforming a traditional space into a circus tent. People are encouraged to interact with the work.”

Mr Archer said the installation has been developed over time to become “a travelling carnival show.”

He originally was a boiler maker and weld-er before he made the move into art.

“Th at is a trade that has followed with me because I use those skills every day,” he ex-plained.

“I left the trade and took a risk, and did a four year degree in ceramic design. I left the trade because I was doing art at night and in my spare time and I guess I was frus-trated with not being able to express myself artistically.

“From that I discovered my true passion which is the automata, hand cranked sculp-

tures,” he added.Mr Archer is now a full-time technician in

ceramic and glass at the University of South Australia but works on his art in his spare time.

Mr Archer’s favourite piece in the collec-tion is ‘Tommy Tantrum.’ He explained the legs which the diorama stands on are from an old dining table.

“(Tommy Tantrum is) a bit scary because he just stands there most of the time, but his eyes move left to right. Th en when you push the button Tommy is having a bit of a tantrum and he has broken all of his toys and he does a bit of a dance. It’s pretty funny,” he explained.

Mr Archer told Th e Monitor the next pro-ject is a full-sized elephant.

“It’s made of leather and Papier Mache but its very old. She’s quite beautiful… (and) could be from the 1940s,” he stated.

Country Arts SA’s Chief Executive Offi cer Mr Steve Saff ell said, “We are delighted to be touring David Archer’s engaging show as part of the Visual Arts Touring Program. David’s works transform a space and fascinate adults and children alike.”

Th e free installation creates an atmosphere of carnival excitement and appeals to all ages.

Some works can be purchased. For more information visit the Archer’s Arcadia web-site at http://www.archersarcadia.com/.

By Vanessa Switala

N ew regulations released recently will allow easy access for mining companies to explore

the Woomera Prohibited Area.

It is estimated, the area adjacent to the WPA (Woomera Protected Area) contains 80 per cent of the nation’s ura-nium resource, more than 60 per cent of Australia’s known copper resource, signifi cant deposits of iron-ore, gold and other minerals.

Minister for Mineral Resources De-velopment, Tom Koutsantonis said the State Government is strategically in-vesting $2 million for mapping the area to assist in fast tracking exploration.

“Th is is about fast tracking the dis-covery of South Australia’s hidden min-eral resources in one of the most pro-spective regions of the State,” he stated.

“Th e WPA already hosts more than 150 active exploration licences, more than 80 applications for licences and also features operating mines includ-ing Challenger, Prominent Hill, Peculia Knob and Cairn Hill.”

Mr Koutsantonis added, “But explo-ration is only the start- our great hope is that exploration will lead to world-class discoveries within the WPA that will join the pipeline of major projects al-ready under development in the State.”

“We all know hot prospective Olym-

pic Dam is, well if that is the elephant then we will fi nd the herd in the WPA,” Mr Koutsantonis concluded.

Premier Jay Weatherill also welcomed the unlocking of the WPA and said it is, “one of the most signifi cant milestones for the advancement of South Austral-ia’s rapidly expanding resources sector.”

Th e Federal Government announced a Deed of Access for resource explora-tion is in place and Mr Weatherill stat-ed mining companies could now move in and begin drilling.

“Th e mining industry now has access to an area about the size of England – an area conservatively estimated to hold more than $35 billion of mineral wealth,” explained Mr Weatherill.

“But with this Deed of Access agree-ment… we expect this area to rapidly become one of Australia’s most signif-icant resource provinces.”

Jason Kuchel, Chief Executive of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) said, “Th ere were deeds of access before but this will help.”

He told The Monitor, restrictions are more onerous than before but now mining companies can get a deed of ac-cess whereas before it was not certain they would.

Th e announcement comes weeks af-ter BHP Billiton shelved the $30 billion Olympic Dam expansion plan.

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Shouldn’t have to worry too much longer about refugee arrivals on Christmas Island. Indonesia must have only a few fi shing boats left by now!

Or is our inept Government giving the boats back so they can continue this illegal transport of people to Australia. Another 500 arrivals in

one weekend – we are the joke of Asia.IOFN

Is the closure of another business a sign the expansion delay is really starting to bite? I hear

contractors are laying off more people and some could be lost to the town altogether. I am worried

we will have more empty shops here soon.Worried consumer

I fully support Merv Rogers. We should buy our bakery goods locally while we still can.

Fresh Food Eater

All very well for everyone to bag out Woollies for putting in a bakery, but at least it is baking its own bread! Unlike another bakery here in town. I shop local and support local business’s when they have on offer what I want... FRESH BREAD!

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Who is joking? Why would we trade Josh Rose for Kurt Tippet? Josh wants to play here and is a team man.

Miners Fan

To those who organised the Food and Music Festival – well done! What a fabulous family

event embracing all cultures in Roxby Downs. We would be the envy of all regional

towns hosting such a wonderful day and one our children will remember forever.

TM

Insurgents who took over Libya and those trying to take Syria, began with advanced

weapons, indicative of major foreign aid and externally motivated violence. It’s hardly the

stuff of spontaneous democratic uprisings some people in rose-coloured glasses imagine.

Linda Vij

Attack on education

and intellectual

freedom

The shooting of a 14-year-old girl by a Taliban gunman in the Swat district of North Western Pakistan because she wanted education for girls, has been condemned

internationally.

If we needed further proof that Sharia law should be outlawed in Australia, then this the most signifi cant example of a seemingly antiquated law that demeans women and devalues life.

Th is young girl, who only wants the right to an education, re-cently changed her ideals of becoming a doctor to now seeing her role as that of a politician who can work to change an ancient tribal like culture in her homeland and make it a place for all Pakistanis to live in peace.

As the world watches while doctors in London do what they can to save the precious life of a young woman who is wise beyond her years, Malala Yousufzai has become the real hero of Pakistan and of women across the globe.

Th e Taliban failed to dispose of this potent symbol of resistance to deprive girls of an education, and instead showed the world their complete lack of humanity and intolerance of all who don’t

submit to their harsh, misinterpreted laws of Islam.By their actions they have brought disrepute and suspicion upon

a religion that is supposed to preach peace.Th e Taliban have killed thousands of people in Pakistan over the

last fi ve years and destroyed hundreds of girls’ schools, justifying the killing of girls as sanctioned by Sharia law.

While tens of thousands went on the rampage through Pakistan with Government sanction over that video allegedly denegrating Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, only small protests vented anger at this barbaric act that should have drawn more numbers.

As reported by Harvard student Alayna Ahmad, “It is particu-larly tragic to consider that the attack on Malala was an attack on education and intellectual freedom. It is hardly a Western innovation, but an important and enduring legacy of Islam with its tradition of scholarship, invention and philosophical inquiry. Th e Taliban’s twisted logic is actually attacking their own reli-gious roots and the fragile life of Malala Yousufzai may yet be the inspiration for enlightened change in Pakistan to fi nally prevail. If not, one can only ask, how many Malalas will it take?”

L ast week Australia’s first Federal Small Business Commissioner was appointed. Mark Brennan, the former Victorian Small Business Commissioner, was

announced as the recipient of the new role.

He suggested creating improvements in the business envi-ronment with all stakeholders “lifting their game” are some of his goals.

Whilst his role won’t have dispute resolution powers like those of State based commissioners, Mr Brennan sees his role as “to extol the virtues of dispute resolution”.

“I see the term being an advocate for small business, not just advocating to Government but also advocating to business to themselves about what they can do to improve the business environment.”

Mr Brennan will provide advice to the Government on issues that impact Australia’s three million small businesses and sees his role as preventative.

“I think if small businesses, big businesses and Government can all look at ways of making the business environment better you’ll fi nd that the incidence of things like disputes will decrease because people are better at sorting things out,” he said.

Mr Brennan said his aim was to create a credible body whose recommendations are responded to by small business and Government alike.

“I’d like to see everyone lift their game.“I’d get a lot of satisfaction if after the end of my term we had

the sense that the standards of behaviour in the business sector had been improved.”

Federal Small Business Minister Brendan O’Connor said the role aimed to be complementary to the state commissioners.

“We did not want to duplicate the functions of the com-missioners. We did not want people shopping around to get diff erent outcomes on dispute settling,” he said.

Mr Brennan will take up his new position in January.

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Fire restrictions to start in SA

R estrictions on lighting fi res and using barbecues in some parks and reserves

in South Austral ia have commenced.

The Department of Environ-ment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) said restrictions com-menced this week in the North West Pastoral and North East Pas-toral Fire Ban Districts.

DEWNR Regional Coordina-tion director Grant Pelton said the restrictions prohibited the use of all wood fi res or solid fuel fi res on parks and reserves in these areas.

He said gas barbecues would still be permitted – although could not be used on days of total fi re ban.

“Th e restrictions have been put in place to help protect the public and reduce bushfi re risk,” Mr Pel-ton said.

“We urge people who may wish to visit or travel through South Australia’s parks to visit the DEWNR website where up-to-date information on fi re restrictions is

available. “Fire restrictions will also be put

in place at other parks and reserves across South Australia from No-vember 1.

“As the peak summer fi re danger period approach, these fi re restric-tions are essential for reducing the risk of fi res starting in South Aus-tralia’s parks and reserves.

“DEWNR works in close partner-ship with the Country Fire Service and SA Water to reduce the impact of bush-fi res on public land and fi re restrictions are another measure put in place for the safety of visitors who like to enjoy our parks.”

Information is available at the DEWNR website: (http://www.en-vironment.sa.gov.au/fi remanage-ment/Burns_and_Bushfi res/Fire_restrictions_and_bans), Alexandra Taylor Media Adviser Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Phone: (08) 8204 1934 Mobile: 0423 827 613 Email: alex.taylor@sa.gov.au www.environ-ment.sa.gov.au

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By Jason Munn

Andamooka resident Robbie Ames has lived a colourful life – from

an officer in the British Parachute Regiment, to Casino table manager in Britain, to restaurateur on the Greek Isles, to a peaceful life as bass guitarist for Andamooka band ‘teardrop’.

“It’s been an interesting jour-ney and it’s still going – there’s more to come,” Mr Ames chuck-led.

Born in Bowral, New South Wales, Mr Ames grew up around planes. His father Jimmy Ames was a spitfire pilot in 1943 during World War II, fi ghting against the Japanese over Papua New Guinea. He then worked as engineer and second offi cer for Qantas after the war fl ying the Sydney to London run.

During his father’s years at Qantas young Robbie found himself see-sawing from Syd-ney to London, England, then back to Sydney, then to London again. It was a tough existence for a young Australian in Lon-don, often ending up in fi ghts and he was ultimately expelled from high school.

At 16 Robbie was working in London, and a keen rugby player. At 18 and standing at over six feet, he approached the British Army Parachute Regiment.

“For me it was my universi-ty days. I spent a year training which included the required eight parachute jumps in various

conditions, and I graduated as a professional soldier and joined the battalion. I was in a rifle company. In my section I held the Bren gun and led a platoon in Bahrain - an island near the Persian Gulf.”

A fresh-faced ‘para’, Mr Ames was soon stationed at the Amer-ican built Hamala camp in what is now South Yemen, just in time to experience the fi nal moments of the Aden Emergency in 1963. Th e confl ict, known in Yemen as the Liberty War, was an insur-gency against the British forces which ultimately ended British rule in South Arabian territories.

“We were based at Hamala, which had just been built, but we never really stayed there, be-cause off we went (to carry out operations).”

During his 12 months of expe-rience in Bahrain, he spent some time fighting against Arabian tribes in the Radfan Mountains.

“I remember I had a rugby injury which required my foot to be wrapped in white band-age, and this one day we came under fi re. I was shot at three times that day and my platoon commander commented that my foot was drawing their at-tention,” Mr Ames laughed.

“But I got them,” he said, cast-ing his memory back.

“We had a rocket launcher that folded together and had two barrels – one for the rocket and another above it which housed a chalk bullet. It was designed to incapacitate tanks, so you fi red the chalk which marked

the tank and then followed the mark with the rocket. Well I could see the three marksmen about a thousand yards away on a ridge. Th ree tribesmen on camels - they were very sharp with those beautiful rifl es they had. I aimed for the ridge just below them and I blew them up.”

Mr Ames said when a person experiences these events, they stay with that person for the rest of his or her life.

After the battalion’s operation in Bahrain, Mr Ames was then stationed in Borneo during the Indonesian-Malaysian confl ict.

“We came from 12 months in the desert, and were now being trained up by Gurkhas in the jungle.”

Th e Gurkhas were Nepalese soldiers serving under the Brit-ish Army and were well known as fi erce fi ghters with a reputa-tion for bravery. Mr Ames spent three months with the Gurkhas learning about jungle warfare.

“We were protecting the bor-der at Sarawak, in Malaysia. I remember I was out on patrol on my 21st birthday, and when I returned to camp it had been blown up.”

Th e confl ict was a messy busi-ness of politics and oil owner-ship which resulted in many men being lost from the parachute brigade. When his camp was overrun by enemy forces, fi re support had to be called in on Mr Ames’ location.

“We came back from the bush and we knew the enemy was coming. We managed to send a message through to HQ (Head Quarters). We called for them to drop their shells onto us – initially star shells which would burst above us, but then HE (Heavy Explosive) shells that would explode on impact. Th e timing was crucial, so as we went down, the enemy would catch the shells.”

Mr Ames said at times like this people could either deal with the situation or they couldn’t.

“I remember running into the sergeant’s hut demanding gre-nades, and fi nding a soldier hid-ing under the communications table crying.”

On his return home from op-

erations in the bush, Mr Ames spent the next several years as a Special Air Service (SAS) soldier, and after nine years in the mili-tary decided on a career change – the casino business. At 25 years old, a cashier manager of a dice table for casinos in central London, Mr Ames met movers and shakers in the business, in-cluding actor Telly Savalas.

“At that stage the Mafi a had control of most of the casinos in London, but the British govern-ment were trying to restrict it.”

He said the casinos in the early 1970s were beautiful with rich blue velvets and solid wood features. He spent three years working in the casino business and then moved to Paros on the Greek Isles where he almost stumbled into establishing his fi rst restaurant.

“Everybody was making mon-ey back then – nobody was pay-ing any taxes.

“Everything was going well,” Mr Ames said, “and then there was a revolution in Greece as American soldiers fl oated into the bay with ships fi lled with nu-clear warheads. Th ings changed after that.”

Mr Ames spent 20 years in Greece until the new millen-nium when he moved to An-damooka, South Australia. He discovered music and met three locals – Stuart McIntyre, Rod-ney Mitchell and artist Alex Mendelssohn. He learned to play a left-handed bass guitar and formed a band with Mr McIntyre and Mr Mitchell called ‘Teardrop’. Mr Mendelssohn has painted several artworks based on the cabaret nights the band has held in Andamooka.

“I love playing music – I try to catch up with the boys every year for the cabaret nights.”

Mr Ames is now looking to re-turn to Athens, Greece where he met his wife Maree, and spend time with her and his daughter Rosalyna, who is planning to study psychology at university in Adelaide, South Australia.

British British paratrooper paratrooper and and Andamooka Andamooka guitaristguitarist

ABOVE Robbie Ames as a fresh-faced paratrooper.LEFT Robbie Ames, centre, in the South

Arabian Radfan Mountains and his bandaged foot that attracted enemy fi re.

Robbie Ames at

his home in Andamooka.

In Residence

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A family concert will be held next month at Saint Barbara’s Parish School involving various Roxby Downs’ musical groups.

Th e concert is to be held on November 9 from 6pm until 8pm involving the Roxby Youth Or-chestra, Roxby Folk Club, Roxby Downs Sing Aus-tralia Group, St Barb’s school choir and the Roxby Downs Area School choir.

A gold coin donation is required for attendance and the opportunity to donate more will be pro-vided on the evening.

Money raised will go towards young musicians planning to attend Summer School for Strings mu-sic camp in Wagga Wagga in January.

Each group will present individual pieces and some songs involving audience members will also be performed.

St Barb’s choir teacher, Olivia Spadavecchia said it will be a fantastic opportunity for students to see a range of musical performances.

“As well as performing in the concert, the stu-dents will also be able to join the audience to watch the other musical acts and can appreciate the dif-ferent talents in our community,” she explained.

Ms Spadavecchia added, “Th ey will have the chance to once again perform the songs they prac-ticed so intensely for, and it will also provide the opportunity to learn some new songs. After the Catholic Schools Music Festival, it is great that we can still meet as a group to practice once a week for these extra performances to fi nish off the year.”

St Barb’s school choir performed at the Catholic Schools Music Festival on Monday, September 17 at the Adelaide Festival Th eatre. Similarly, RDAS choir students travelled to Adelaide to perform at the Festival Th eatre in the 2012 Primary School’s Festival of Music in September.

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By Juliette Demaine

This week is a celebration throughout Australia of youth mentoring and

all its success, potential and opportunity.

The Monadelphous and Community Youth Mentoring initiative has now been operat-ing in Roxby Downs for almost 12 months. Over this time the Monadelphous program has in-volved up to 20 youth and was established to help them each set goals and reach their full poten-tial. Th e young people and their mentors meet on average an hour per week and discuss hopes for the future, barriers to school-ing and life, and strategies for becoming a positive and strong young adult. Th e Monadelphous and Community mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and share a strong hope and op-timism for the future of our local youth.

Research has shown that men-toring plays a key role in im-proving the learning, social and emotional outcomes for a young person. A major study found young people with mentors are:

• 46 per cent less likely to be-gin using drugs

• 52 per cent less likely to skip school

• Three times less likely to leave school early

Undeniably, mentoring can be an amazing experience for the young people and mentors involved.

Th is week we are grateful to acknowledge the support of all of our valued mentors – Tony Frunks, Kath Messner, Garry Elliott, Damon McDonald, Vicki Mason, Chelsea James, Wesley Knights, Disha Jobanputra and Nicole Trethowen. Each men-tor is making a signifi cant im-pact upon youth by building a relationship that focuses on the needs of the young person, pro-moting positive behaviours and attitudes, enabling constructive infl uences for personal growth, communication and skill de-velopment. Th e relationships developed through the program have been of huge importance when the young people have needed a trusted adult ear, someone to talk to, and just another perspective on the ups and downs of life. Each mentor is contributing, in a very special way, to the lives of young people whilst also focussing on the im-portance of schooling to foster positive opportunities for the future.

Feedback from students has been wonderful – recently the youth wrote letters to each of their mentors to express how they felt about the relationships they had developed.

“You have taught me that if you ‘mess’ up in school, you can ‘mess’ up in life… I have enjoyed talking to someone that under-stands where I come from,” said one student.

Another said, “Th ank you for motivating me and opening up

other doors for me. Th anks for making the time to see us all.”

“You have taught me to not al-ways follow everyone else’s path, that I can make my own future,” stated another.

“You have taught me that what I put in is what I get out.”

Another student said, “You have been an excellent friend, teacher, mentor and a great inspiration for me… you have shown me the value of honesty, sincerity and trust.”

We also know good mentor-ing programs don’t just happen. Th ere is an incredible amount of preparation that goes on behind the scenes to ensure mentoring relationships are successful. In this regard thanks must go to Sharon Fielder (past coordina-tor) and Ali Knights (current coordinator) who work with steadfast determination to en-sure the ongoing sustainability and success of the mentoring initiative.

Working closely with the Rox-by Downs Area School, commu-nity mentors and RAW Youth Network the Project Coordina-tor ensures that the experience for both the youth and mentors is seamless and rewarding. Pro-viding ongoing support to men-tors is an important aspect of this role. “Th e mentors are vol-unteering their time each week, so it is important for the mentors to be able to meet with their stu-dent at allocated times; it is also essential that I support mentors with strategies for working with

young people and understanding their needs,” stated Mrs Knights.

The Coordinator role is de-pendent upon community and business funding and we are very pleased to announce that the Roxby Downs Community Board, through the Education and Workplace Training Forum, is supporting the Monadelphous and Community Program for the remainder of 2012.

In a recent submission to the Community Board Michelle Hales, Executive Officer of the Roxby Downs Community Board said the program was “a clear example of a community partnership strategy addressing the needs of our local youth; we are very excited to provide sup-port where we can.”

Juliette Demaine, School-Busi-ness-Community Partnership Broker said, “For an investment of less than $2000 the Commu-nity Board’s contribution will allow 14 students to continue to receive up to 112 hours of men-toring each. Th at’s a total of al-most 1570 hours of social devel-opment and learning assistance in addition to their schooling”.

Anyone, now doing their maths, can see that this is a cost-eff ective initiative which ef-fectively engages the community in youth development.

Mentoring is making a diff er-ence to these young people and we thank the Community Board, Monadelphous Engineering and our wonderful mentors.

Youth Monitoring week celebrations in Roxby

Strong performance for Alliance One Credit UnionDespite an uncertain local, state

and national economy over the past twelve months, locally based

Alliance One Credit Union has continued to demonstrate strength and stability with a before tax operating surplus of $1.6 million last fi nancial year, as indicated in their recently released Annual Report.

Th e report states loans, deposits and total assets all achieved positive growth over the year, exceeding expectations and industry benchmarks.

Total loans increased by 11.85 per cent during the year, with Members borrowing $44.5 million for the twelve months to June 30, 2012.

Member deposits grew by 10.2 per cent leading to a total holding of $156 million in predominantly regional deposits.

Th is helped contribute to a total asset growth of 8.71per cent to a solid $222 mil-lion and almost $350 million in total mem-bers business.

Profi tability fell slightly compared to last year due to higher cost of funds causing a slight but continued contraction in operating margin and due to an extra ordinary one-off dividend income received in 2011.

Th e branch network throughout Whyalla, Port Lincoln, Roxby Downs and Clare con-tinues to contribute strongly to these results.

Th e Credit Union now employs 53 staff across the region in South Australia which also contributes to the well-being of many family members of these employees.

When asked about the past fi nancial year, Mr Phil Lynch, Chief Executive of Alliance One Credit Union indicated that it has not only been a successfully year in terms of fi -nancial results, but a year of advancement in technology capabilities and expansion of member services.

“Our approach is to provide members with leading edge technology to meet changing

needs and usage trends,” said Mr Lynch. “We have launched a brand new website, mobile banking, payWave ‘swipe and go’ function-ality on Visa cards and online membership application processes.”

“Th e rediATM network continues to ex-pand into one of the largest in Australia providing members with excellent access to funds.”

“We are also committed to the redevelop-ment of our branch network, which started in Clare and will be rolled out over time across our network, for the benefi t of our members and communities” indicated Mr Lynch.

“Th ese are exciting times for our busi-ness which has been committed to regional South Australia for more than 42 years.”

Th e Annual Report indicates that the past 12 months have been successful for Alliance

One Credit Union due to the overwhelming support from local communities and mem-bers who understand what a local Financial Institution can off er. Unlike many banking institutions, all functions and decisions are undertaken locally which assists the econo-my and the decision turn around.

Anyone can join the credit union and ben-efi t from the strong product line, profession-al assistance and locals serving the needs of locals. If individuals are questioning their relationship with their current bank, now is the time to make the switch.

The ladies from Alliance One in Roxby Downs providing customers with a great local banking service. Branch Manager Lisa Polujnikoff,

Katherine Keller and Penny Halloran.

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By Jason Munn

R esidents of the Far North will be travelling to Port

Augusta on January 19 and 20, 2013 for a massive two day music festival featuring a long list of Australian a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l performers.

Weekend at the Cross-roads is a huge event or-ganised by Port Augusta locals Tonya Reid and Sean Wilksch to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of

South Australia (SA) and the Northern Territory (NT).

Ms Reid has a personal connection after being di-agnosed with MS in 2010.

“The first symptom was problems with eye-sight,” Ms Reid explained. “Within 10 weeks I had lost most of the eyesight in my left eye with only 10 per cent peripheral vision remaining, and then lost half of the eyesight in my right eye.”

Ms Reid was admitted into hospital for a week to carry out further tests - MS was the diagnosis.

“By January this year I had lost all of the vision in my left eye and my right leg had weakened. The doctors told me they were recommending my licence be suspended which re-sulted in me having to give up my job as a courier driver.”

Ms Reid is now aided by a walking stick, and a wheelchair when having to walk long distances.

“Before MS, I could run around with my four chil-dren, had run and owned successful businesses, could drive, could see and could enjoy a healthy life.”

Ms Reid refused to give in and is now studying her Diploma in Event and Venue Management – and judging by the scale of the Port Augusta event, her skills are excellent.

“I’m on a mission,” Ms Reid stated.

“My aim is to raise over $200,000 from this event with all of the proceeds going to the MS Society of SA and NT to help peo-ple with MS and to help with research into fi nding a cure for this very debili-tating disease.”

The two-day music festival will include 12 performers including American Hip Hop group Naughty by Nature, Aus-tralian artist John ‘Swa-nee’ Swan, and Australian guitarist Phil Emmanuel.

“I originally planned for a one day bike and tattoo show, with maybe one or two Australian Music Artists,” Ms Reid told Th e Monitor.

She said there were a few knock backs along the way, “but when you get that one artist that says yes it lifts your spirits. I have dealt directly with some of the performers like comedians Th e Old Fella, and The Nelson Twins, American pop, soul, and rock singer Tre-vis Prince and Brisbane’s motorbike stunt team Th e

Flair Riders. It has been a great experience.”

Th e Flair Riders show-cases Australia’s top free-style trials riders. The show is a high-action cho-reographed performance crossing the boundaries between trials, BMX and freestyle motocross. As the pioneers of freestyle trials in Australia, FLAIR performs stunts such as 180s, 360s, transfers, stalls and even backflips just metres from the crowd, making it the top freestyle trials show in Australia.

The Port Augusta Council have also donated Central Oval for us to use as the venue.

The event will also showcase tattooists from around the State, includ-ing Adelaide’s Jason Rad-ley from Xanchies – one of the country’s best tat-too artists.

“We will have several trade stalls like body jew-ellery, create-a-basket, lol-lies, clothing; but we are still in need of more trade or food stalls so if anyone is interested please feel free to contact me on 0429 167 921.”

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“The mentorship has been made possible through the generous support of BHP Billiton,” said Tricia Walton, Carclew Chief Executive.

“Mentoring is a rewarding experience with both parties enriching their arts practice through the relationship.”

“For a young, early career artist, forming a close relationship with a mentor creates many valuable outcomes and working through a creative project can provide inspiration and a vehicle for idea ex-change, growth and development.”

Andrew Barnfi eld, BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Com-munity, said, “Th e mentorship is an exciting op-portunity for a young regional artist.

“Both Carclew and BHP Billiton believe in investing in young South Australian artists and encouraging them to pursue opportunities to develop their artform. We are sure there will be entries from many talented people from around the State.”

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Market Day.

Fairy Rose-petal and

Fairy Belle at Market Day.

Nicole, Erin, Martika,

Ebony and Lachy at

Market Day.

Charlotte, Chelsea and

Amelia at Market Day.

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ROXBY COUNCIL

Opening hours Monday to Friday9 am to 4.30 pm

Council provides transport services including:

• Vehicle registration • Boat registrations

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

All enquiries 131 084.

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

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

Levies apply for businessesRecycling can be taken either

to the Opal Landfi ll orBSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street

All enquiries: 8671 1154

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.auLibrary membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursday

Opening hours

9 am to 5 pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452

Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au

After hours emergency

Mobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

SERVICE SAWASTE MANAGEMENTLIBRARYCOUNCIL OFFICE

S eptember 2012 quarterly water accounts have been issued.

Accounts are due for payment by Th ursday, November 15, 2012.

F inancial aid is available to those experi-encing fi nancial diffi culty.

For information on Government con-cessions and free fi nancial counselling services, visit the Government of South Australia’s web-site, www.sa.gov.au.

Roxby Council encourages all customers to contact them immediately on (08) 8671 0010 if they are under fi nancial stress.

Roxby Council would like to remind all vehicle drivers that the Service SA service off ered is available fi ve days a

week from 9am until 4:30pm.

As the Service SA Rural Service Agent, Roxby Council off ers licence renewals, vehicle registra-tion and transfers, driver licence, boat licence theory tests, personalised and custom registra-tion plates and the sale of the driver’s handbook.

F ire Danger Season started on October 15, 2012.

For information on guidelines surround-ing fl ammable objects and fi res during this pe-riod, contact Roxby Council on (08) 8671 0010.

E lectricity notices were posted last week and are due on Wednesday, November 7.

Quarterly credit card autopayments will be processed on Wednesday, November 7and quar-terly direct debit payments will be processed on Tuesday, November 20.

For all enquiries surrounding waste and recycling collection, contact the Waste management contractors BSH Waste

Solutions.

NEWS NEWS IN BRIEFIN BRIEF

F r o m S u n d a y , October 21 until Saturday, October

27 SafeWork SA is celebrating Safe Work Australia Week with a number of public events and the launch of a Safety Ambassador Program.

Th e theme of this year’s week, Safety begins with ‘S’ but starts with ‘you’ re-minds Australian workers that anyone can lead safety in their workplace.

Th ere are more than 80 events organised through-out the week, tailored to meet the needs of em-ployers, employees, con-tractors, health and safety representatives and occu-pational health and safety

professionals. This year information

sessions will focus on managing risks, workplace environment, priority in-dustries as well as helping people understand the model work health safety legislation.

On September 4 this year, Safe Work Austral-ia Chair Mr Tom Phillips launched the program and called for nominations for the Safety Ambassador of the Year Award, which have now closed.

He said every workplace in Australia should be planning to use the week to make improvements to health and safety at work.

“Held annually, Safe Work Australia Week encourages all working

Australians to focus on improving health and safety in their workplac-es to reduce death, injury and disease. It reminds us all that safety should be a priority all year round,” Mr Phillips said.

As part of Safe Work Australia Week, Roxby Council is participating in a facet of Work Safe Australia’s focus, called ‘Take 10 @ 10’. Th e aim of the exercise is to take ten minutes out of daily rou-tine at 10am from Monday to Th ursday during Work Safe Australia Week to complete a safety based activity.

Th e activities will help kick start safe thinking and help employees to further apply safety knowledge to

their work.To culminate the week,

Roxby Council employees have also been asked to bring in what they consid-er a healthy snack to share for morning tea.

Mr Phillips encour-aged all organisations and workers to become involved in activities in their state, and to make work health and safety a priority.

“It doesn’t matter whether you are the CEO or an entry level work-er it is up to you to start improving safety,” he fi n-ished.

For more information about Safe Work Austral-ia Week, go to www.safe-workaustralia.gov.au.

National SafeWork Australia Week

H ailing from the rugged west coast of Scotland, new Australian citizen Andy O’Rourke loves calling Roxby

Downs home.

After living in Australia for fi ve years, and Roxby Downs for three and a half, Andy was granted his Australian citizenship on Octo-ber 2 this year.

Before moving to Roxby, Andy lived in Ad-elaide for six months and Port Pirie for a year following a 12 year stint in the British Army.

“After 12 years in the British Army I de-cided to move to Australia chasing more sun

and less snow and to Roxby to be with my partner and for work,” he said.

While he misses his family, friends from the army and Irn Bru (a famous soft drink from Scotland), he enjoys spending time with his partner, Roxby local Anna Cook, and their dogs, the temperate cl imate of the Far North region and camping for four-wheeled driving.

“Roxby has given me awesome opportu-nities both personally and professionally,” Andy said. “Last year I had the privilege of leading the local ANZAC day parade march.”

Both Andy and Anna work onsite, and says

he is here to stay, with plans to start and

raise a family in Roxby Downs.

He is currently undertaking a training and

development role at work, which he thor-

oughly enjoys.

Spoken like a true Aussie, Andy added,

“I love the fact that the outback is on our

doorstep and within minutes you can have

the swags rolled out, fi re lit and gold can

in hand.

“It’s a far cry from the cold wet mountains

of Bonnie Scotland but I love it,” he fi nished.

A far cry from Bonnie Scotland

Safety begins with ‘S’ but starts with

YOUBe a safety leader

Andy at his Citizenship ceremony recently, with

his partner Anna.

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Nomination forms for Volunteer of the Month can be found at Roxby’s website www.roxbydowns.com/community or at the Roxby Council offi ce front desk at 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs.

How to nominate a volunteer:

WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

BOARD MEETINGSBoard 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 presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the

agenda.Confi dential discussions with the Board

can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.PO Box 85

Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818

Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

Teresa Baddeley • Leigh MorrowMichelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Liz Rogers • Cindy

Harrichund • Michael EspositoChad Menzies • Heath Murry Bill Boehm • Kath Macalister

Like us on Facebook facebook.com/roxbydownscommunity

The voice of the The voice of the community...community...

JOINING FORUMSIf you would like to join a forum and would like more information please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000

Thursday, October 25 @ 730pm

88 Stuart Road, Roxby Downs

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964Thursday, November 1@ 615pm

Council Boardroom

SPORTS and REC FORUMDamien Condon 0439 862 784

To be confi rmed.

COMMUNITY GARDENPatrick Ibele (08) 8671 0168

Thursday, October 25 @ 730pm

Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUMBree Gailbraith 0448168167

Thursday, November 22 @ 7pm

Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETINGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818Thursday, November 8 @ 530pm

Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUMSasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

Wednesday, October 17 @ 11.30am Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORKKath Messner 0438 871 153Thursday, October 25 @ 830am

in the Dunes Café

NEW Roxby Downs Community Facebook PageTo keep up to date on local community events and services visit and like our Facebook page!

facebook.com/roxbydownscommunity

Community Board Profi le:

Teresa Baddeley

Last chance to attend Business Awards Gala Dinner!

Photo comp extended

Volunteer of the Month

Roxby Downs locals have only a matter of days to secure their seat at the inaugural Roxby

Downs Business Awards Gala Dinner this Saturday night.

Th e event, which is to be garnished generously with fi ne food and wine and live entertainment, aims to recognise the contributions local businesses make to the Roxby Downs community.

Hundreds of nominations have been received for a handful of highly appre-ciated businesses both in town and in the district’s light and heavy industrial

areas.

It’s award season here in Roxby, so

why not be included in the celebration.

It’s a chance to dress up, enjoy a night

out and recognise the consistent eff orts

of our peers.

Tickets are $85 including GST per

person and can be bought from the

Visitor Information Centre in the Rox-

by Cultural and Leisure Precinct, Rich-

ardson Place, or by calling the staff at

the Visitor Information Centre on (08)

8671 2001.

The closure date for submis-sions into the Amateur Arid Photography Competition has

been extended from Friday, November 2 until Th ursday, November 15.

Th e event was launched in conjunc-tion with National Th reatened Species Day on September 7 and is the second of it’s kind to occur in Roxby Downs.

Th e competition was supposed to be closed for photography submissions from Friday, November 2, but due to increasing interest, has been extended until Th ursday, November 15.

A selection of submitted photographs will then be used to create a 2014 cal-endar.

Copies of the 2013 calendar product from the previous photography compe-tition are on display and for sale at the Visitor Information Centre and Roxby Council.

For more information about the pho-tography competition or to purchase a 2013 calendar, drop into the Visitor In-formation Centre in Richardson Place, or contact Vivienne Holloway at vhol-loway@roxbyleisure.com.

Have you noticed a volunteer around the community that you think should be recognised for

their contribution?

Th e Big Sky Volunteer of the Month award (previously called Community Person of the Month) aims to recog-nise not only those who give willingly to their community, but also the quiet achievers, those who may often other-wise go unnoticed.

Big Sky Credit Union have spon-sored this special award in the Roxby

Downs area since 2008, highlighting the achievements of many past and present residents.

The volunteerism rate in Roxby Downs is higher than most outback communities.

Reward those that keep our commu-nity ticking, nominate today!

Nomination forms for Volunteer of the Month can be found at Roxby’s web-site www.roxbydowns.com/community or at the Roxby Council offi ce front desk at 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs.

Roxby Downs became my home some fi ve years ago and I love all that it is!

Th e opportunity to design jewellery and work with my partner at Roxby Hourglass Jewellers is very rewarding as is volunteering throughout the com-munity.

I’m an honorary member of Rotary Club of Roxby District, Vice Chair of Red Sands (Roxby Downs di-vision of Cancer Council SA), Treasurer of Traders Association and more recently, Chairperson on the Roxby Downs Community Board.

Dress making is my new challenge but I can’t go past an afternoon in the kitchen cooking up a storm to enjoy with the wonderful family of friends I’ve made since moving here.

Teresa working at Roxby Hourglass Jewellers. Since moving to Roxby fi ve years ago, she

has fallen in love with the community.

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ClassifiedsCALL 8671 2683

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES POSITIONS VACANT

ALL SOULS / ALL SAINTS DAYWHERE : Andamooka Cemetery

WHEN : DUSK Friday 2ND November 2011

COME HELP CELEBRATE ALL SOULS BY PLACING A CANDLE

AT THE CEMETERY

ALL FRIENDS & FAMILY OF DECEASED WELCOME,

WHETHER BURIED FAR & WIDE

~ LIGHT A CANDLE, BRING A DRINK TO TOAST LOVED ONES & REMINISCE ~

ALL WELCOME

AGMFar North Football League will be holding its AGM on Monday, 3rd December at 7.30pm

at the Roxby Community Club.

All positions vacant plus two new positions;• Match day Coordinator and

• Football Coordinator

All welcome .

Far North Football invites tenders for the canteen and bar for the 2013 season.

Tenders should be forwarded to Bev Zeptner the Secretary PO Box 330, Roxby Downs,

or email to Bev Zeptner onzeppies@bigpond.net.au

Tenders close Monday 26th November.

CANTEEN& BAR

TENDERS

AOG/ACC Church

New Life Christian Community Centrehas a new home!

As of Sunday 7th October

Enquiries Ps Keith MoodyPh 0414 570 871

AGMSaturday, 10th November 2012

at 11am

Roxby Downs Racing Club

Members Bar

All WelcomeVacancies for Committee Members

Absentee nomination forms Email: Stuart.Cormack@bhpbilliton.com

Roxby Downsand

District Racing ClubAnnual General Meeting

will be held onMonday 29th October at 7.00 pm

in the Dunes Cafe.

ROXBY DOWNSNETBALL

ASSOCIATION

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned recruitment organisation. Our Roxby Downs business centre is now seeking expressions of interest for the following roles.

about job opportunities in the region call the business centre direct on the number below.

Join an Industry Leader

Smarter Recruitment

(08) 8671 4622 workpac.com

WorkPacGroup

DUBLIN Gerry’s Meat Store. Top quality, grain fed meat at affordable prices. New $230 freezer pack (mix and match). 2kg lamb roast, 1kg beef schnitzel, 2kg pork roast, 1 k g chicken schnitzel, 2kg beef roast, 1kg budget bacon, 2kg roast chicken, 2kg marinate wings, 1kg BBQ steak, 2 k g beef sausages, 1kg beef mince, 20 gour-met patties,1kg BBQ lamb chops, 1 large mettwurst, 1kg pork leg chops, 1 bottle marinade,1kg diced steak. Phone: 8529 2229.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT 2 bdrm unit Myall Grove Caravan Park $380 Neg - Phone 0427 170 127.

Accommodation

ADELAIDE Accom-modation - Secorft Apartments Sema-phore from $85 per night. Phone 0412 106 646.

PUBLIC NOTICES

FOR SALE till the end of November. Large caravan with 3 room solid annexe and patio. On en-suited large block in Myall Grove Park. Near new S/S stove and air-conditioner. 3 bedroom living all set up ready to move in. $15,000 Phone 0429 936 887.

FOR SALE

ERECTION and pre-mature problems. Help for $30. Money back guarantee. Ph 0424 452 329. Free sample.

Myall Grove Holiday Park – Roxby DownsHousekeeping Attendant – Casual

As part of the Housekeeping team you will be responsible for offering a quality customer service experience by maintaining the cleanliness of our holiday accommodation, guest and service areas.

The ideal candidate will possess:• Professional presentation and grooming •Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail •Friendly, outgoing personality •Current driver’s licence•Customer focused with good communication skills •Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and public holidays•Previous experience an advantage

Applications for this career opportunity are invited from Australian citizens or residents with the right to work in

Australia by sending your resume tomyallgrove@aspenparks.com.au or

telephone (08) 8671 1991.

Quotations are invited from experienced and suitably

MW034/12 Supply of External Painting Services.

BILL BOEHMADMINISTRATOR

Roxby Downs SAQuotation for the Supply of

External Painting Services for Roxby Leisure Buildings

MW034/12

As the result of a survey conducted on the current members of the Pulse Fitness Gym in August, it has been determined that there is a need to extend the opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Pulse Fitness gym will be opening from 8am – 4pm on Weekends for a three month period to trial the new times.

The trial will commence on the 20/10/2012 and end on the 27/01/2013.

During the course of the trial we ask all patrons to provide feedback on the new times.

New Gym Hours

Got something to buy or sell? Call The Monitor for the best

rates. Phone 8671 2683.

Sunday 25th November,

at 3pmHeld at the OD Football Club Rooms

All welcome to attend

Queries to be directed toClub President Mick Hoffmann

on 0408 827 296

A.G.M.

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Jersey Boys

WINNERSDeb Brown

and

Laura Grayare off to see the

Laura Gray was also the lucky winner of one free night’s accommodation at

the Intercontinental Hotel.

Post Of ce & Motel

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062www.andamookaopal.com.au

Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

OPEN 7 DAYS

Behind the Famous Bottle HouseBehind the Famous Bottle HouseOpal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Post Of ce

LEFT: Hayley Wurfel (Bulls) dribbles down the court.

BELOW: Wade Stevens for Olympic Dam hits the ball during the Sunday night match.

Bowler Ben Hahn.

Matilda Cord for Roxby Red has control of

the ball against her opponent Mikayla Kelly.

Roxby Downs Junior Roxby Downs Junior Basketball AssociationBasketball Association

RESULTS FRIDAY, 19TH OCTOBERUNDER 14 GIRLS

Flames 19 points defeated Eagles 14 pointsBulls 29 points defeated Roxby Reds 18 points

UNDER 14 BOYS Thunder 32 points defeated Cavaliers 22 points

Tigers 21 points defeated Lakers 18 pointsUNDER 16 BOYS

Bullets 29 points defeated Lightning 18 pointsMagic 47 points defeated Roxby Heat 19 points

UNDER 18 GIRLSLightning 36 points defeated Panthers 30 points

UNDER 19 MIXEDHornets 37 points defeated Bullets 30 points

Magic 44 points defeated Roxby Heat 32 points

RESULTS SATURDAY, 20th OCTOBERUNDER 12 BOYS

Cruisers 29 points defeated Raiders 24 pointsJets 16 points defeated Wildcats 10 points

UNDER 12 GIRLSLakers 18 points defeated Phoenix 12 pointsFlames 55 points defeated Cougars 26 points

UNDER 14 BOYSThunder 46 points defeated Lakers 20 points

Tigers 40 points defeated Roxby Heat 8 pointsUNDER 14 GIRLS

Eagles 36 points defeated Bulls 14 pointsRoxby Red 34 points defeated Roxby Heat 26 points

Sienna Brougham for Flames goes for a goal.

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50 Shades of Crayons50 Shades of Crayons

S aint Barbara’s Parish School teachers and friends entered the team ‘50 Shades of Crayons’ in

last weekend’s Relay for Life.

Team Captain Meghann Jolly told Th e Monitor, “Our team 50 Shades of Cray-ons, chose to register a team this year as it is for a great cause as many of us have had our lives aff ected by cancer in one way or another.”

“It also is a fantastic community event,

in which everyone can be involved with and have fun on the day,” she added.

Th e 11 team members entered the relay for the fi rst time; Emma Turner, Bryce Ingham, Mel Kemenyvary, Conc Glov-er, Donna Waters, Anne Rathjen, Ben Wright, Kane Fulton, Amy Fulton, Kris-tie Bills and Meghann Jolly. Most of the team work together at Andamooka Pri-mary School, however some members are BHP Billiton employees, Roxby Downs

Area School teachers and one member came from Adelaide to attend the event.

Th e team raised most of their money online which they found quite success-ful. Ms Jolly said 50 Shades of Crayons has nearly doubled their fundraising goal. “We have raised nearly $2000, which we are very pleased about,” she stated.

Th e team were hard to miss at the event as they were brightly dressed and looking extremely like Crayola crayons.

Relay for Life 2012Relay for Life 2012

ABOVE: Khystal leaving a message for a loved one on the table set for one. ABOVE RIGHT: Kath Macalister lighting the candle for the past. RIGHT: Fletcher Crafter-King, Karen Russell and Jessie Sellar from the

team Pink. BELOW RIGHT: The Nerds- Zoey Male, Adam Ryan, Levi Rawlins and Brody Grohs.

Relay for Life 2012Relay for Life 2012