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On February 14 lovers from all around the world will be celebrat-

ing their love for each other by going out for romantic dinners, presenting each other with fl owers, choco-lates, cards and other big variety of presents.

I do understand when people criticise the fact that this date has become too commercial, but let’s be honest, who doesn’t like to spoil and be spoiled by the one they love?

Commercial interest aside, this story is not about how a religious day became one of the most fantastic marketing op-portunities for companies all over the world, it is about some great love stories that Roxby residents agreed to share to maybe inspire the romantic side on each one of us.

Bonnie Opie, 23 and James Hall, 27 are a young couple who have been together for two years and will spend their fi rst Valentine’s Day in the company of their nine week old baby boy Harper.

“We will be celebrating Val-entine’s Day with our nine week old son, Harper and getting him to sleep as early as possi-ble,” Bonnie jokingly said.

� e couple met at a party and are now a happy family.

“We met at a party in Wal-laroo, decided to walk home together and got lost in a pad-dock. My sister then had to drive around looking for us, because we had no idea where we were.

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Bonnie and James will celebrate Valentine’s Day in Roxby this year

By Millie Thomas

Confl ict has arisen both in the media and community discussion about the Federal Government’s proposed

fl oods levy. Is it a Samaritan act, or mismanagement

on the government’s behalf? � e Monitor spoke with local members for Grey, Rowan Ramsey and the State seat for Giles, Lyn Breuer about the benefi ts and drawbacks of this additional tax and they are polarised over the tax.

� e levy, as outlined in the media, can be explained;

“In summary, here’s how you will be af-fected by the Federal Government’s one-off flood rebuilding levy: A levy of 0.5 per cent will apply on taxable incomes between $50,001 and $100,000; A levy of 1.0 per cent will apply on taxable incomes above $100,000; anyone earning less than $50,000 will not pay the levy; fl ood vic-tims will not pay the levy; a person earning $60,000 a year will pay just under $1 extra per week under the levy; a person earning $100,000 a year will pay just under $5 extra per week under the levy; the levy will apply only in the 2011/12 fi nancial year; it is ex-pected to raise $1.8 billion.” – News.com.auRowan Ramsey, Liberal Member for Grey, opposes the tax, saying that the Government has wasted money in diff erent departments, and simple saving could help fund the re-build of Queensland.

“I, like millions of other Australians, sat and watched in horror as the fl oods took an enormous toll in human life, property and infrastructure,” said Mr Ramsey.

“It is the responsibility of the Federal Gov-ernment to fund the rebuilding of public infrastructure in the fl ood areas and this will undoubtedly cost billions. However the $1.8 billion the Government wishes to raise in this proposed levy should be comfortably met with some prudent management.”

Mr Ramsey went on to point out the areas where the government has ‘wasted’ money. “� e current Government has a history of waste and a record of economic mismanage-ment which has devastated the economy and left us with enormous debt.

“Building the Education Revolution- $6 billion wasted, the Home Insulation

Program- $1.2 billion wasted, Laptops in Schools -$1.2 billion blow-out with less than half delivered, Solar Homes Program- $850 million blow-out and the program now cancelled, $300 million wasted on Green Loans, millions spent on Grocery Watch, Fuel Watch and now the introduction of three new taxes.

“Instead of reigning in spending, the Gov-ernment instinctively turns to taxing and borrowing to fund this crisis.

“In fact, they’re still borrowing $100 mil-lion a week. � at means if they’re still bor-rowing money, in about four months, they’d have their $1.8 billion dollars. I just think that the federal budget is $350 billion dol-lars a year.

“� ey reckon they’re going to spend this $1.8 billion over the next three years. Well over the next three years they are going to collect over a trillion dollars in tax. If they can’t make a half a percent effi ciency over the one year they’re not even trying.

“If by the end of the year the government has it’s way, we will have a carbon tax, a min-ing tax, a fl ood levy and that already comes on top of increased alcohol taxes which they raised in the fi rst term of government.

“At the same time as all this, outside the budget measures, all to one side is another $50 billion which they’re going to spend on broadband networking, and that doesn’t even come up in the budget.

“I think there’s ample room for the gov-ernment to meet its commitments and ob-ligations and they should.”

� e Hon Lyn Breuer Member for Giles, supports the Federal Government’s deci-sion, stating profusely that as Australians, we need to band together to overcome Aus-tralia’s worst ever natural disaster. “� ere’s no way that Queensland would be able to aff ord the infrastructure that’s been lost in both of those events (the fl ood and Cyclone Yasi), so it is up to the Federal Government to help them out,” said Ms Breuer.

“My belief is that as Australians that these people have lost everything – we should be helping as much as we can. We should sup-port this levy, I don’t think that there’s any reasonable person that would have a prob-lem with it – whether they have donated towards it or not.

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Jack Hallett from Woolworths and Pam Chesson, winner of the barbecue.The winner of the Woolworths Queensland Flood Relief Barbecue was drawn on January 31. Pam Chesson was surprised and pleased that she won the brand new barbecue, bought with donations from Woolworths’ staff. Pam, who bought just 10 raffl e tickets, said, “It’s a good cause, I didn’t even

think about winning.”Since fundraising began on January 7, Woolworths has raised $9,369.82 from their raffl e, barbecue sausage sizzle and customer donations. Some donations were matched by Woolworths.Pam is looking forward to trying out her brand new barbecue on the weekend.

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Honeymoon Honeymoon in Baliin BaliAfter being married in Barmera in the South Australian Riverland, on New Year’s Eve, Sharon-Lee Lyons and Lee Richardson had to wait until 12.30 am on New Year’s Day to sign their wedding certifi cate and make it offi cial.The service and reception was held at the picturesque Barmera Country Club where Sharon-Lee’s son Rylee and daughter Kayla took part in the wedding party.The couple spent fi ve weeks holidaying in Bali and Darwin for their honeymoon.

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Th e R ox b y D o w n s Sporting Car Club (RDSCC) has been

entertaining the community of Roxby Downs and sur-rounding districts for the past 22 years.

It has evolved from a lei-surely Sunday afternoon race, to being the fi rst club in the association to run predomi-nantly night race meetings. This was done so as not to clash and compete with the local football competition. � e club is part of a State competi-tion (holding a state title event here every four years) and has captured the attention of many like minded car enthusiasts as well as bring an abundance of business to the community especially during the GFC pe-riod.

� is year, the RDSCC faces a tough season, as they are as yet unable secure permanent serv-ice group to help with Canteen and front gate duties. Steve Gigney, Canteen Manager of the RDSCC appealed to mem-bers of Roxby Downs to stand up and give them a hand.

“Anyone can volunteer and in the past there has been plenty in the community that have,” explained Mr Gigney. “It has been more so in the past for special events for instance

the state title meetings, but also at our fun nights at the end of the year.

“� e Roxby Downs Horse Racing club generally mans our bar for us when we have special events, and when they have their race meet, we usu-ally help them out where ever we can as punters or marquee security etc.

Previously the Roxby Scouts and in more recent years the Rotary Club have manned and run both the canteen and the gate, showing great commu-nity spirit and gave them an opportunity to raise funds for the respective groups.

“Due to ever changing dy-namics, these groups are not available to continue in the same way as they have previ-ously, but their past services have certainly been appreci-ated.

“All community service groups need an infl ux to im-prove their membership, to not only enable them to sur-vive, but to also make them available to assist other groups and clubs within the commu-nity.”

Mr Gigney explained that the responsibility of organising of the food and setting up the kitchen falls on him, so all the volunteers would have to do is cook the food (normally steak

sandwiches, chips, pies etc), serve them to the public and fi nish with a quick clean up at the end of each meet. Running the gate is a standard operation taking admission and passing out programmes.

“Our current predicament is fi nding a group to man and run the gate and the canteen for us,” started Mr Gigney. “As drivers, you certainly don’t have any time to spend in there, doing that”.

He said, “A group who is remote to dirt circuit racing that can be head down, bum up cooking and making steak sandwiches etc, and in the lull can walk around and watch a bit of racing and promote their own groups’ activities.

“Our only other alternative if we can’t get anyone to help is maybe to contract the Canteen out to local business or inter-ested privateer, which means they would have to organise and run everything with no profi t coming back to the car club”.

With only two weeks until the fi rst race meet (Saturday, February 26) this issue needs to be resolved and the posi-tions fi lled as quickly as pos-sible. If you would like to off er your club or personal services to the RDSCC, contact the club on 0419 804 921.

RDSCC needs community help

BHP Billiton will donate A$2 million to the Red Cross Victorian Floods Appeal to assist with Victoria’s fl ood relief and recovery eff orts.

BHP Billiton CEO, Marius Kloppers said the Company wanted to show its support for Victorians during this dif-fi cult time. Melbourne is the home of BHP Billiton’s global headquarters and has been home to the Company’s headquarters since it was formed in 1885. � e Company also has signifi -cant oil and gas interests in Victoria.

“BHP Billiton recognises the par-ticular hardship caused by the con-tinuing fl oods and is pleased to be able to off er some assistance to the fl ood-aff ected people of Victoria. As with all other assistance provided by the Company we will continue to match our employees’ individual donations through our Matched Giving Pro-gram,” Mr Kloppers said.

� is contribution is in addition to the $11 million already donated to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.

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� e wrath of Cyclone Yasi is having a domino effect all around the country.

While North Queensland is certainly suff ering the worst of it, Yasi is having dramatic eff ects in other states, includ-ing South Australia.

Severe weather warnings were is-sued over the weekend for New South Wales, fl ood warnings for Victoria and even strong wind warnings in Western Australia.

� e Northeast and Northwest Pas-toral and Flinders Districts of SA were issued with a fl ood watch on Wednesday 2nd February.

On � ursday Port Augusta was struck by a thunderstorm with gusts of wind over 50km/hr.

On � ursday last week, cumulative rain totals until midnight Monday were expected to be 50-100mm over the Pas-toral district southwest of Marree and the northeast of the agricultural area, reaching 100-150mm northwest of Coo-ber Pedy.

Over the weekend Roxby Downs had 67mm of rain, not enough to cause fl ooding but still out of the ordinary for February.

� e average rainfall for Roxby Downs in February is 14.6mm.

Areas north of Tarcoola to Woomera to Broken Hill were predicted to have heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible fl ooding over the weekend.

Woomera had 58.2mm over the week-end, well above the average 19.4mm.

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By Emma Offl er

Lo o k i n g at h e r now, you’d never guess four year

old Brianna Allen has been through multiple surgeries for a heart condition.

The technical term for Brianna’s condition was Partial Anomalous Pulmo-nary Vein Drainage (PA-PVD). She also had a hole in her heart, discovered only when she went into surgery for the fi rst time.

B r i a n n a’s p a r e nt s , Melissa and Mark Allen, are long-term residents of Roxby Downs. � ey have two other children, Molly, 14, and Owen, 6.

“� ey (the children) were both so great over this very tricky time, tolerant and fl exible with all the changes in plans,” Melissa said.

Mark has worked for BHP Billiton, and before that Western Mining Cor-poration, for the past 18 years. He is currently em-ployed in Drill and Blast underground.

Melissa has been the community midwife at Roxby Downs Health Serv-ice for the past few years.

Brianna had her first surgery at just fi ve weeks of age and at the beginning of January this year under-went her second and hope-fully fi nal surgery.

“We were originally booked to have surgery in early December and we packed up everyone, includ-ing my mum, to help whilst Mark and I ‘tagged’ in the hospital,” Melissa said.

“It was a very emotion-ally draining time, as a few times Brianna fasted and each time the surgery was cancelled in preference for the varying emergen-cies that the hospital had to deal with. Eventually we all came back to Adelaide whilst elective lists were cancelled over the Christ-mas period.”

Brianna was recalled for surgery in January.

Melissa said, “Brianna’s surgery fi nally went ahead on January 8. Once in the hospital, the staff at the Royal Children’s Hospital in

Melbourne were top class.“� ey were so brilliantly

efficient, welcoming and supportive, we could not have asked for better.”

Mark and Melissa are also grateful for the support of their friends and family.

“� rough all this we re-ceived constant text mes-sages of support and en-couragement – including interesting suggestions for managing stress!” Melissa said.

Mark and Melissa have learnt a number of things during this experience:

“Prepare for the long haul: don’t plan too much either side of the surgery, because delays are com-mon and tight schedules only add to the stress. Try to look after your own basic needs even if you don’t feel like it.

“Specifi c support organi-sations like ‘Heart Kids’ are a wonderful source of in-formation, making families feel less isolated,” Melissa said.

Heart Kids strives to sup-port families with children who have heart disease, reduce the incidence of Childhood Heart Disease and decrease the mortality rates for Childhood Heart Disease.

Melissa said, “� ere are other ‘heart kids’ in Roxby Downs and the support and understanding shared be-tween the families makes a great diff erence when cop-ing with the challenges that present.

“Our family has expe-rienced outstanding sup-port from local friends and colleagues at BHP during this very stressful time and ‘thanks’ just doesn’t seem enough. We are also blessed with an extensive ‘pit crew’ in Adelaide that have at-tended to our every need!”

To contact Heart Kids SA call Ali McDonald, the of-fi cial Roxby Downs Heart Kids SA regional represent-ative on 8671 2373.

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SA H e a l t h i s re m i n d i n g a l l South Aussies

to protect themselves against mosquitoes, following an increase in the number of mosquito borne infections in January.

SA Health’s Chief Public Health Offi cer, Dr Stephen Christley said that num-bers across the state are already much higher than last year.

“There have been 351 cases of Ross River virus (RRv) and Barmah Forest virus (BFv) across South Australia this year so far, compared to only 16 cases at the same time last year,” Dr Christley said.

“Mozzies tend to increase in the summer months and while mosquito bites may seem more annoying than harmful, they can poten-tially spread diseases, such as RRv or BFv.

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by these infections may vary in severity from per-son to person and can in-clude joint pain, rash, fever, fatigue or muscle pain.

“While most people will recover completely in a few weeks, some can have quite severe symptoms for many months. Anyone suff ering from symptoms should contact their doctor for advice.”

� ere are a number of simple things that people can do to protect them-selves and their families from mosquito bites and associated mosquito borne disease.

“Make sure you use an insect repellent contain-ing either DEET or Picari-din, as these repellents are known to work most eff ec-tively,” Dr Christley said.

“Because mosquitoes can bite through tight fi tting clothing, it’s also useful to protect against mosquito bite by covering up and wearing long, loose-fi tting, light coloured clothing.

“People can also reduce the number of potential mosquito breeding sites around their home by emp-tying or discarding con-tainers that can hold water such as pot plant drip trays, bottles, cans and tyres.

“It is also a good idea to keep open drains and roof gutters clean, chlorinate swimming and cover rain-water tank inlets, overfl ows and other openings with mosquito proof mesh.

“Wading pools are also quite commonly used in summer. It is best to empty the wading pool after use and refi ll it next time. � e water can be used for wa-tering plants, lawns or for washing the car.” Informa-tion on how to Fight the bite! and protect against mosquito bites and infec-tions is available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or from your local council.

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J ackson Millard is a 13 year old who loves sports.

He plays football, basketball, golf and does boxing and he wants to start practicing more BMX. � e diff erence between him and many other youngsters who love sports is that, even at such a young age, he already volunteers some of his time to coach the younger ones. Jackson coaches under 10 boys in football and basketball.

For that and all his involvement in the community, Jackson was award-ed Sports Person of the Year, junior category during the Australia Day celebration this year.

Jackson was caught by surprise with the award.

“I like to watch the little kids play and I like to teach them lots of things; it’s easier teaching them than teach-ing the older guys,” he said.

Jackson might be young in age but he has all the discipline it takes to set a good example to the younger kids.

“The most difficult part about coaching is to work out how they are all playing and teaching each kid how to play individually.

“I like to see when they start doing better than what they did because of what you taught them,” Jackson told � e Monitor.

Our young Sports Person of the Year also talked about the many ben-efi ts sport brings to his life and can bring to everyone’s lives.

“Sport gives me lots of fi tness and make me more energetic. You will also have lots of entertainment and meet many friends through sports.”

For the kids that don’t do much physical activity, our young coach says “to get out and play”.

“It’s good that you are doing some-thing and not just staying in front of a computer screen. You will get fi t and hang out with friends.”

Jackson’s mum Tracey Millard told � e Monitor she was very proud of her son.

“I was very proud of him. He puts a lot of eff ort back into the commu-nity so it was good to see a young guy achieve something like that.”

As a parent she said having the kids involved with sports brought great benefi ts to the whole family.

“I think kids should get involved with sports as much as they can. It brings good benefi ts when it comes to fi tness level, but it also disciplines them for school. It teaches them how to concentrate and many other things that will be good for their lives.”

Jackson wanted to thank Matt Holder for helping him coach and whoever nominated him for the award.

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Or email [email protected] Losses from fl oods higher than estimates

A Brisbane meeting of the Australian Investors Association (AIA) was told last week that even a ‘low impact’ assessment of coal min-ing losses following record rainfall over the last four months could be up to double those made by government estimates.

In his address, David Rynne, Queensland Resources Council (CRC) senior executive, told the meeting that disruption to coal mining operations from fl ooding has left, “just 15% of mines in full production, 60% operating under restrictions and a further 25% yet to resume normal operations”.

Mr Rynne added, “Th e QRC estimates that 85% of coal mines were partly or fully constrained by excess water.”

Word of the Year

Macquarie Dictionary has announced googleganger as the Word of the Year 2010 from the new words selected for inclusion in the annual update of the Macquarie Dictionary Online.

Th ere were thousands of votes cast on the dictionary website in January in the user survey which closed at midnight on 28th January 2011. Go to www.macquariedictionary.com.au for more information.

Th e overall winning word was selected by the Macquarie Diction-ary Word of the Year Committee chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Dr Michael Spence.

Th e Committee’s choice of Word of the Year for 2010:googlegangernoun a person with the same name as oneself, whose online

references are mixed with one’s own among search results for one’s name.

Expansion the key

Th e Olympic Dam expansion remains critical for the state’s long-term economic growth, Westpac research shows.

Its quarterly Coast-to-Coast report seizes on SA’s relatively slow growth rates and growing consumer caution as providing evidence of “diminished prospects”.

It points to falling business investment as a sign of concern.“Over 2010 to date, SA business investment has declined by al-

most 10 per cent, fi ve times the decline seen for Australia overall,” it says.

“Further, Q3 (the third quarter) was the worst quarter of the year as business investment declined by 5.1 per cent.”

Mining investment, backed by immigration to fuel population growth, remained the key to recovery, the report found.

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South Australia’s Flinders Ranges and Outback region will be a hub of world-class food, wine and entertainment during the 2011 Tastes of the Outback festival, April 1-10. Off ering fun for the whole family to enjoy, there’s a lively mix of 12 individual events to keep everyone entertained.

New consumer rights and protections

Th e State Government says South Australian shoppers will benefi t from new nation-wide consumer laws designed to ensure products are safe, contracts are fair and sales practices are sound.

Th e new rights and protections came into eff ect across Australia over the last month with the introduction of Australian Consumer Law.

“Th e program is informing consumers and traders about the new protections now in place and the tough new penalties for breaches of the law,” said Consumer Aff airs Minister, Gail Gago.

Labor leaves old cars on SA roads

Th e cars on SA roads are the oldest of all mainland states with more than a quarter of registered vehicles manufactured before 1995, according to ABS statistics released today.

On average South Australian cars are 11.1 years old sitting above the national average of ten years.

Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said that many South Australians cannot aff ord to buy new cars because Labor has slugged SA with some of the highest rates of stamp duty in the nation.

“Th e Rann Labor Government presides over the highest stamp duty for new cars over $30,000 in the nation as well as plummeting exports and our state is suff ering as a result.

“People are keeping their cars longer to avoid the exorbitant stamp duty leaving more dangerous cars on the road, stifl ing our local car manufacturers, costing jobs and polluting the environ-ment.”

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What if you’re single or anti Valentine’s Day?Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, a day for

couples, a day for companies to make money from chocolate sales, fl owers, jewellery, and more.

In a fair and balanced society, if we have Val-entine’s Day, then why not an anti-Valentine’s Day for others?

Anti-Valentine’s day parties could be a fun way to “spit in the face” of tradition and lovey dovey couples, big business, and even the idea that all people need to be in a relationship to be happy! Th is new celebration could be about having fun being independent, confi dent and single.

You could do a number of things to celebrate this special day. Get our local RoxFM manager to decree anti-love songs for the day. Th at may be hard for a man who openly loves to play Christmas Carols for weeks before and after Christmas!

Have a party and invite guests to wear black, decorate with wilted, dead or dried roses. Make funny “bad relationship name tags” and hand them out of the door when people arrive. (Such as “Serial Dater”, “Break-up Queen”, “It’s not me, it’s you”). Make T-shirts with slogans like “Cupid is Stupid”, “I love being single” etc.

Many people hate the thought of only devoting one out of 365 days of the year to show some-one how much they mean to you - just because society says you must. Many may not be anti Valentine’s Day perse, just more against peo-ple telling us to celebrate love of another on a specifi c day.

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Overflowing rubbish bins are causing a lot of problems around

town. According to Municipal

Works Manager Peter Keller “While this is a constant prob-lem for the Council it becomes an even bigger headache when the crows are around”.

Crows are attracted to the rubbish and in many cases pick at plastic rubbish bags to ac-cess the food inside. Once the crows target the bins the con-tents fall into the street leaving an unsightly mess.

On windy days this is made even worse with rubbish strewn along the street and footpaths.

Crows have even been ob-served playing with empty tins in the street as a form of entertainment. Mice are an issue in town at the moment and rubbish lying in the streets will only attract more.

“New residents may simply not be aware of the problem and we want to just remind everyone that it is your re-sponsibility to ensure your bin is packed correctly” Mr. Keller said.

� e main message is to make sure your bin has a lid and the lid is closed.

Overfull bins a crow’s party

There are ways to minimise the amount of rubbish that needs to go into the bin. Options in-clude: saving bottles and cans with a 10c refund and taking these to BSH Waste depot in Gosse Street.

The Gosse Street Waste Depot also ac-cepts plastic and card-board.

Excess rubbish can be deposited at the Opal Road landfi ll site every day between 1pm and 6pm and this is free of

charge for all non-com-mercial waste.

To make life easy for everyone and to deter those pesky crows there are three simple guide-lines to follow: don’t jam items into your bin - they might get stuck;

don’t put extra rubbish out around your bin and don’t ever overload your bin.

“We are a small com-munity and we want to keep it clean, but we need people to cooper-ate.” Mr Keller said.

It is with great sadness that Council formally acknowledges the passing of the late John Brazel, who passed

away at home on 21 December 2010 following a severe illness.

John was Council Administrator in the early period of the development of the Roxby Downs Township from 1988 to 1999

When John arrived in January 1988 the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratifi cation) Act 1992 was already in place. � e town infra-structure had been laid out and building work was well underway with John being there in the early days of the actual con-struction when WMC Resources were still building the recreation facilities.

John was responsible during a key period in the development of Roxby Downs and was instrumental in ensur-ing that from a Council perspective that infrastructure and facilities were not just built but arrangements put in place for the management and overall governance of the Municipality.

� e position of Council Administrator

is a very diffi cult one; more so as John was required to not only oversee the build-ing of a town, and later an expansion in 1996-1999, but to also establish a staff structure and recruit personnel in what was a fl edgling organisation with limited fi nancial resources.

John had a hands on role with all fi nan-cial and governance matters, often with little guidance, yet the foundations for a successful municipality were well and tru-ly put on place during his engagement.

John’s work was carried out with a high degree of skill and expertise but im-portantly a consistency of approach to decision making that is required for any Local Government but especially one in its infancy and one that operates retail and distribution of water, sewerage and electricity as additional non traditional local government services

Overall John was instrumental in set-ting the town and municipality on a sound footing and on behalf of Council staff and the community we express our sincere thanks for his personal contribution.

We also note that since leaving Roxby

Downs, John continued to undertake community and local government work in and around Port Pirie as an Independ-ent Member of the Port Pirie Regional Council Development Assessment Panel, Member of the Port Pirie Health Advisory Council Member and Member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Port Pirie (2009-10)

John was also a valued servant of the Australia and the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the 104 Sig Sqn 24 from June 1969 to 11 June 1970

On behalf of all past and present staff and members of the community, the Council expresses its sincere condolences to wife Marilyn and family with the pass-ing of John Brazel.

Bill BoehmAdministrator

Mr John Jerome BRAZEL25 June 1948 to 21 December 2010

Administrator Municipal Council of Roxby Downs 1988 - 1999

ELECTRICITY ACCOUNTSElectricity accounts for 31 December 2010 quarterly billing have now been issued, please pay by the due date 10 February 2011 to avoid late fees being added to your account. If you have any diffi culties in paying your account by the due date, please contact the Council offi ce to arrange a payment plan.

WATER ACCOUNTSDecember 2010 Water Accounts were issued on 14 January 2011 and are due for payment by 15 February 2011.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSUREOlympic Way will be closed from 7.00am to 11.00am on Sunday 20 March 2011 for the Triathalon event. Adjacent/adjoining roads that will be affected are the Bypass Road, Burgoyne Street north and south and the town oval entrance.

SNAKESResidents frequently contact Council for assistance in removing snakes from properties. Council is unable to assist and recommends that residents contact BHP Billiton main gate on 8671 8262 or BHP Billiton’s Environmental Section on 8671 8369. If available they will arrange for an experienced snake handler to remove the snake for you.

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Situated only two and a half hours from Adelaide,

Point Turton has so much to off er.

Gorgeous beaches, reefs for walking and shell collecting are just a few of the relaxing luxuries Point Turton boasts.

If you would like some relief from the fierce summer heat, Point Turton is a cool change because of the wind which comes down the Gulf and makes the temperature around 10 degrees cool-er with gentle breezes.

Point Turton is quickly becoming the next big tourist destina-tion, and Peter Tonkin, principal of Profession-als Yorketown and Min-laton said, “The past few weeks have seen an increase in enquir-ies with about 10 allot-ments under contract since Christmas.”

If you’re looking to buy into Point Turton, get in early while there is still a choice of great allotments.

Mr Tonkin said, “� e mining industry on Yorke Peninsula will go through a boom in the next couple of years and this will certainly push prices higher for all types of real estate.

“Substantial depos-its of Copper and Gold have been identifi ed by Rex Minerals at Pine Point and that is only about half an hour drive from Point Turton.”

Since the first land release in Port Turton in the 1990s, there have

been huge capital gains in the area of around 400%. This trend is likely to continue for many years to come because of how popular the area is.

Point Turton has all the basic amenities for a holiday destination, including a general store with fuel outlet and the local pub, the ‘Tavern on Turton’.

� e Tavern on Tur-ton was opened only three years ago and is a popular dining destina-tion among holidayers and residents of Point Turton.

� e Point Turton Bay off ers keen fi shers some of the best fi shing of the Southern Yorke Penin-sula and there are plen-ty of whiting, snapper and garfi sh to catch.

For those with chil-dren who are interested in a more permanent stay in Point Turton, schooling is available at Warooka Primary School, 6km away from Point Turton and Yor-ketown Area School is 27km away and eas-ily accessible by school bus.

More and more re-tirees are now living permanently in Point Turton, especially those who like fi shing because of the plentiful supply of fi sh in Point Turton Bay and further up the Peninsula.

Point Turton off ers a laid back lifestyle and so much more, so get in now before it’s too late! Allotments are selling quickly as people are realising the potential in this area.

A great place to live or holiday

By Celeste LustosaInternational Women’s Day (IWD), to be cel-ebrated on March 8, is a globally recognised day commemorating the economic, political and social achievements of women from the past, present and future.

2011 is the Global Centenary Year and Roxby Downs will cel-ebrate its women with a great cocktail function, held at Dune’s Café on March 11.

“Because it’s a 100 year celebration, we decided to do something quite diff erent. We decided to host a cocktail function on March, 11 which is a Friday and hopefully people can organise ba-bysitters and we can get more people to come,” said one of the event’s organisers Kaye Doyle, who is also a member of the recently formed Roxby Downs Women’s Forum.

According to her, the special event will be set up in IWD theme col-ours which are purple, green and white.

She also added, “Be-cause it is a special year and the date has been celebrated for 100 years, there will be a few little extra things happening on the night. At the mo-ment I can’t tell you who the speakers will be but I can say that we will have two high profi le speakers coming to Roxby.

“It’s a bit scary to host a cocktail function be-cause they are diff erent and we want to have the right price, delicious fi n-ger food, nice cocktails.

“We would like to have some sponsors for the night, so anyone that would like to put some money towards IWD function, they will cer-tainly be recognised,” Ms Doyle said.

� e money raised on the night will go towards victims of the Queens-

IWD celebrations

land fl oods.“Because of the dev-

astating f loods that happened recently in Queensland we would like to see any funds raised on the night to go towards, not just to the Premier’s Flood Appeal, but also to go to women’s shelters that have been aff ected by the fl oods or something else more to do with the women and children. � e more money we can raise the more we can help,” she said.

Ms Doyle also thinks

it’s important to celebrate Women’s Day and added that she would be a great supporter of a men’s day as well.

“Nowadays we can choose what we are go-ing to do with our lives because there was a group of women fi ghting for our rights in the past. � ey wanted better conditions and if we didn’t have those women around we wouldn’t be sitting here having this conversation today. We have a lot to be thankful for.

“And if men want to have a celebration for them, we will defi nitely support it.

“It’s about celebrating where we are today, but we still have a lot to fi ght for and many women still struggle with the basic things,” she said.

And to start celebrating the wonderful women we have in our community, � e Monitor will be fea-turing some of the most inspiring women we have in town.

Last year’s IWD speakers Grace, Kath & Mary wowed everyone with their beautiful life stories

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This places the Flinders Ranges among Australia’s best natural and cultural landscapes, offering a rich environment for you to experience on your Outback holiday. The Flinders Ranges provide an emotionally uplifting and tranquil travel destination.

To explore the Flinders Ranges is to experience the essence of Australia. The story of the Flinders Ranges began 800 million years ago when natural forces stretched and thinned the earth’s crust, creating a deep hollow. The sea fl ooded in, depositing over the next 300 million years huge amounts of rock and debris.

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na Pound, with scenic fl ights offered by Wilpena Pound Resort, Rawnsley Park and Prairie Hotel

• Experience nature fi rst-hand on one of the many walking and cycling trails in the Flinders Ranges

• Visit the Wadlata Outback Interpretive Centre - a window onto South Australia’s big backyard

• Stroll through the vast, award-winning Australian Arid

Lands Botanic Garden • Climb to the peak of Mount Remarkable and trek through

Wirrabara and Bundaleer forests • Cycle the Mawson Trail. Starting just north of Adelaide

and travelling to the Outback town of Blinman in the Flinders Ranges, the Mawson Trail is the ideal option for mountain bikers

• Back a winner at the bush picnic races at Beltana and Blinman

• Delve into the many caves and gorges throughout the Flinders Ranges and visit the natural amphitheatre that is Wilpena Pound

• Take a 4WD tour across the rugged peaks of the Northern Flinders Ranges. Witness the unforgettable sight of kanga-roos bounding over the red earth

• Head to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and its astro-nomical observatory to unravel the mysteries of the night sky

• Ride the delightful Pichi Richi Railway for a heartwarming journey through the region’s charming historical towns

• Follow the Brachina Gorge Geological Trail and discover 600 million years of history and evolution

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There are numerous historic build-ings around Victor Harbor which you should visit, including the Fountain Inn, St. Augustines Church of England and the old Telegraph Station. To fi nd out more about the area and the Southern Right Whales, which travel through Vic-tor Harbor on their migration, head to the Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and the South Australian Whale Centre. You may also be able to see the whales

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Harbor is Granite Island, the home to lots of little penguins. You can watch them come home after a long day fi sh-ing, with guided walks by the Penguin Interpretive Centre. The journey across to the island is also quite special, where you can watch the beautiful scenery from a double decker tram pulled by Clydesdale horses.

There are plenty of places to stay in Victor Harbor and a reasonable selec-tion of eating outlets. You can easily get to Victor Harbour from Adelaide by the Premier Stateliner bus service. If you want a different journey then hop aboard the pretty SteamRanger from Mt. Barker, or the Steam Cockle Train from Goolwa which runs on Sundays.

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From the front page“� en the next weekend we

met up again after James had a failed attempt at trying to put the beans in his new bean bag. Along came Bonnie to the res-cue, and we’ve been together ever since,” she said.

The couple said that “the best thing about being in a re-lationship is having complete love and support from the one person who matters most.”

And when asked what the best thing about each other is, the answers could not be more appropriate for a Valentine’s Day story than these.

“The best thing about James is his handsome good looks, he is the king of use-less facts, and he’s my best friend!”

“� e best thing about Bon is how she lights up a room, puts up with my knowledge of use-less facts and she’s a great cook!”

But for those who think that Valentine’s is a celebration for the young couples like Bonnie and James, here is a little bit of the love story of Pam and Norm Evans, who have been married for 40 years and never let a Valentine’s Day pass with-out a little celebration.

Both Pam and Norm work at Roxby Downs Area School and they fi rst met at a school social.

“We started dating straight away. I was 16 and Norm was 21 years old,” Pam said.

After a little break and four years dating, the couple decid-ed the tie the knot. � e mar-riage has lasted for 40 years and gave them two sons – An-thony, 40 and Damien, 39.

“We were very lucky that both our boys married girls who had two children each, so we had four grandchildren that we took on board and nearly two years ago we had another grandchild, Jack Nor-man,” Pam explained.

Pam and Norm told The Monitor that their relation-ship, like everyone else’s had its challenges, but that they are in a very comfortable relation-ship now.

“We seem to have an un-derstanding of each other’s thoughts and needs,” Norm said.

“In our younger days we fought like everyone else does but we never got to a stage to walk away. We don’t fi ght and argue anymore and we prob-ably haven’t in the past 20 years,” Pam added.

According to the couple, kids and money can be a big challenge in relationships.

“When we had our children it was hard and we disagreed in many things but we have

gone through those times and with Norm by my side, I can get through anything,” Pam said.

� e wise couple also point-ed out that it does take some work to have such a successful relationship but it is worth it.

“I couldn’t be in a relation-ship that was one sided. We both compromise and I do things for him and I know he would do the same for me,” Pam told � e Monitor.

When it comes to the best thing about each other, Pam points out Norm’s compas-sionate side and Norm says she is defi nitely the match for him.

“� ere is not one best thing about Pam, every day around her is great,” Norm added.

And yes, they still celebrate Valentine’s Day after over 40 years together.

“We don’t always do gifts, sometimes it’s just a silly little thing or a card. But we always have dinner together, usually at home; we cook something nice, have a bottle of wine and celebrate Valentine’s.

“We should treat each day like Valentine’s Day and ac-knowledge the good points about each other; celebrate being together and in love!” they said.

Love is in the air... in Roxby!

Pam and Norm say,“if you work on a relationship and both put effort into it, the easier and better it becomes.”

From the front page“� is is about getting the state back on

its feet and Australians helping out. I think it’s really sad if people feel as though they don’t want to contribute to it.

“� is is about a bucket of funding, which will go no where near covering the cost of the rebuilding –it will only cover some of those costs but it means Australians will contribute towards it and I think as Aus-

tralians we should be looking towards our obligations to do something like that.

“I’m really angry that Tony Abbott, the Opposition Leader is opposing it. As Australians, we don’t like paying taxes, we don’t like paying levies but this is a special one off payment that we have been asked to contribute to. Surely we can get over those feelings and support Queensland and Queenslanders,” said Ms Breuer.

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“For almost fi ve years I have been working with companies in the mining industry. All my time has been here at Olympic Dam working in various sectors from recruitment, building maintenance and safety.

“Within all the roles that I have sunk my teeth into, it has been always safety that has played the biggest part, regardless of what area of work. � e reason safety is the number one priority for me is that I have the ability to change someone’s way of thinking to ensure they return to the loved ones or what they cherish most.

“Being a part of CFIT has helped to ensure that WorkPac and I give each and everyone of our em-ployees the best safety practices and HSEC re-quirements, to make Ol-ympic Dam an even better place to work.

“CFIT on a personal note has also shown that safety is not just at work and it gives me great satisfaction

when I go home to my own children and show them a safer way of thinking, so when they grow up and one day work within the min-ing industry, they will al-ready have the behavioural instinct to put safety fi rst every time.

“A little example of this is my four year old daughter who gets great enjoyment out of playing with safety glasses and riggers gloves and sits down with her toys and tells them that these help protect her mum at work so she can come home every day and give us kisses and cuddles.

If that is not a reason to work safe, than I don’t know what is!

“For the month of Febru-ary we have been focusing on site interactions with our employees and asking this one simple question:

Why will you work safely today?

“From this one question we have gotten to know our employees on a more personal level, so when that time comes to put their hand up to stop that unsafe act, they know they have WorkPac supporting them and we too are putting their Top 5 fi rst too,” concluded Elicia.

Workpac put safety

fi rst for their family

A note from Workpac Olympic Dam Operations

Manager, Allan Robinson...“WorkPac is an Austral-

ian-owned, national com-pany, which specialises in providing temporary and permanent recruitment services to the mining, con-struction, engineering and manufacturing industries.

“At WorkPac, we place a high value on our exper-tise as specialist recruit-ers therefore focus-ing on developing our knowledge base, strengthen-ing our service and becoming a benchmark of excellence in our areas of speciali-sation.

“WorkPac’s

BHP Billiton Dam Contrac-tors Client Services Team will provide a partnership arrangement which will effi ciently and eff ectively reach all sought after out-comes in respect to re-cruitment and labour hire requirements.

“WorkPac Industrial specialise in the recruit-ment of candidates and

m a n a g e m e nt o f “turn-key” solu-tions in the Blue Collar space with-in the Resources, Construction, En-gineering and Rail industry sectors

and their respective supply chains.”

WorkPac Operations Manager, Allan Robinson

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper Wednesday, February 9, 2011 – www.themonitor.com.au

The Board The Board that provides that provides a community a community voicevoice locallylocally

JOINING FORUMSIf you are interested in joining a forum please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

NEXT MEETING DATESRoxby Roadsafe

10 February 2011 at 5.30pmCommunity Board

28 February 2011 at 7.30pm

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

Did you know?

An initiative of the Environment Forum

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 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 85Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818


Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Jamie Love • Bill Hiscox

Liz Rogers • Michael Esposito

Bill Boehm • Amanda Hudson

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Community Board Profi leGaylene Crane

By Celeste Lustosa

T racey Ryan and Rachel Young were awarded the ‘Community Person of

the Month’ for the months of November and December respectively.

Both have been heavily in-volved with our community and the recognition was well-de-served. But if you know someone who should also be recognised for his/her hard work within the community, you can nominate them for this award.

Since October 2008, Big Sky and The Monitor Newspaper have granted the “Community Person of the Month” to mem-bers of the community who have gone above and beyond the standard call of duty.

A common characteristic amongst recipients, aside from their dedication to their com-munities, is their modesty as most fail to see the magnitude of

their contributions. Fortunately,

members of the community have

ensured that these people do not

go unnoticed by awarding them

with the Community Person of

the Month Award.

Th e Community Person of the

Month is nominated by locals of

Roxby Downs including family

members, friends, neighbours

and colleagues.

If you know someone who

deserves to be noticed because

of their dedication and enthusi-

asm for the community, just like

Tracey and Rachel, nominate

them for this award.

Nomination forms are avail-

able from the Big Sky Service

Centre, The Monitor and the

Roxby Downs Council.

Tracey and Rachel get the community’s

recognition

1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN ROXBY DOWNS?

I arrived during a mild sum-mer in 1998, at the time I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about regarding how hot it gets in Roxby ... that changed.

2. WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN ROXBY DOWNS?

Th e local community spirit is by far the shining light that re-fl ects the positive nature of the people of Roxby Downs, this will-ingness to help others extends to other communities be it overseas or interstate, a good current ex-ample of this spirit are the many donations and raffl es being held to assist the people in Queens-land that have been dramatically aff ected by fl ood.

3. ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY OTHER GROUPS, CLUBS OR ORGANISATIONS (IF SO WHICH ONES)? (eg RoxFM, Community Club, sporting groups, arts groups, Rotary)

Due to family and study com-mitments I am limited in my in-volvement with local groups but I still participate in the local com-munity forums.

4. WHY DID YOU JOIN THE COMMUNITY BOARD?

As a long term resident with an interest in community relations, I

was asked by a like minded friend who was already a board member to apply. Th rough my position on the community board I have been able to forward ideas and give voice on community direction. I recommend anyone who has a passion for Roxby Downs and its future expansion to consider ap-plying for board membership.

5. WHAT DO YOU CON-SIDER TO BE THE MOST PRESSING ISSUE IN ROXBY DOWNS?

The lack of specialised pro-grams geared at giving our local youth positive role models and professional direction, this is es-pecially so for our young female population.

6. IF YOU COULD IMPROVE A N Y THIN G IN ROX BY DOWNS WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Coming from a generational mining family I fully understand that raw resources do not last indefi nitely, though categorically not a greenie I believe that we should look at the way our house-hold garbage is handled and as a community (with council as-sistance) take a long term com-monsense approach an attempt to recycle our household waste into four areas; general, glass, aluminium and plastic.

Did you know?Bathroom fans are more eff ective in prevent-ing mould during a shower than after.

Avoid leaving bathroom and kitchen venti-lation fans on – they can suck out an entire house full of heated or cool air in about 1 hour!

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COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACESAPPLICATIONS OPEN*

February 2011Training and AssessmentTrain Small Groups 14 16 Feb (3 days)Workplace Assessor 17 18 Feb (2 days)

Health and Safety RepresentativeLevel 1 28 Feb – 4 Mar (5 days)

To apply for these or future courses please obtain a copyof the application form and guidelines. Places are

limited and allocated according to need

For further information and application forms contactTamara Clarence on 8671 0010 [email protected]

Community Learning Places is a partnership between the Educationand Workplace Training Forum and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam


EMPLOYMENT/CLASSIFIEDSMonitorThe

POSITIONS VACANT

POSITIONS VACANT

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YOUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY - EASY FIND BUSINESS INFO

Please leave your recyclable cans and bottles at the edge of your property. Scouts will pick them up.If you require bottles to be collected earlier than Feb 12th, please email: [email protected] or callSteven Woodroffe on 0438824171.Fundraising goes towards camps and purchasing new equipment.

Can & Bottle Collection DriveSaturday morning, 12th February

Please forward your application to Kellie Falkinder, Xceptional RecruitmentEmail: [email protected] Fax: 08 8671 1799 Post: PO Box 105, Olympic Dam, SA, 5725 Phone enquiries can be made on: 08 8671 1700

Recruitment Offi cerXceptional Recruitment provides specialist Labour Hire and Recruitment Services to the mining industry. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, organised and highly motivated person to the role of Recruitment Offi cer.

This position is based at Roxby Downs and is a great opportunity for someone with good communication skills and who has the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Duties include:• Recruitment - including interviews and reference checks• Inductions• General offi ce and Administration tasks • Data Entry and database maintenance• Facilitate toolbox meetings and audits when required

You will have a Sound knowledge of Microsoft Offi ce applications, provide prompt and effi cient service at all times, and have an excellent telephone manner and attention to detail.

Applications close 13th February 2011

Pt Pirie & Adelaide

Depots

Antique& Household RemovalsLocal, Interstate & Country Storage

Delivery Specialists

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

Looking for something to make your next party stand out?

Hire my slushee machine!

Great for kids parties, birthdays or any special event.

For more details contact Rachelon 0401 484 [email protected]

Slush Me Slushee Machine Hire 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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Dog Handler’s & Puppy School 2011 Starting from 8th FebruaryEvery Tuesday at 6:30pm (regardless of public holidays)

Held at Lion’s Park

Contact Carolyn Eime 0429 964 045 or 8672 7578

MINERS 2011 NETBALL SEASONPlayers, coaches and support

staff wanted!Please send Applications to:

The SecretaryRoxby Districts Sporting Club

PO BOX 235 Roxby Downs SA 5725Coaching Applications close: Monday 14th February 2011

Monday 14th, 21st and 28th February7:00pm – 9:00pm

At the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre on the Outside Netball courts

For further Information please contact:Kasiah Barrand on 0447235617

NETBALL TRIALS

Roxby Downs Child Care Centreis looking for motivated individuals with a genuine desire to

work with children!We seek energetic Qualified Child Care Workers and a

caring Cook and offer flexible shifts, a dedicated team and a supportive working environment.

These positions are initially casual with a possibility of permanency for the right candidates.

For more information, please contact the Director Hayley Thompson on 8671 0911

Or email:[email protected]

POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICE

POSITIONS VACANTFOR SALE

DUBLIN Gerry’s Meat Store. Top quality, grain fed meat at affordable prices. Check out our great value mix and match meat packs and save. Phone: 8529 2229

WAKEBOARD Jobe 20/20 142cm with bind-ings, $300. Phone 0417 831 994.

YAMAHA YZ 250f 2009, 73 hrs, FMF mega bomb pipe & muffl er, A1 condi-tion plus spares. $6,500 ono. Simon 0439 889 283

WANTED

LOOKING for a small room to stay approx. 2 weeks. Own sleeping bag. Will pay cash upfront From approx Feb 10 Feb 20 Phone Peter 0418 133 334 anytime

FOR RENT

ROOM for rent in 5 bedroom house w pool. Master br w ensuite. Reliable, mature person. $200 p/wk. 0422 289 180 anytime.

Call Jody on 8671 2683 to arrange your job advertising

in The Monitor

A position for HSE Administrator is open

The role will suit an experienced office administrator with a vision to develop and support our safety management frameworks.

The role will be offered on a casual basis with training provided and opportunity for full time employment.

Other duties will be required from time to time.Knowledge of the Olympic Dam administration procedures and

CFIT management framework is advantageous.Inexperienced, but computer literate people are encouraged to

apply.Resumes may be e-mailed to

[email protected] dropped into Lot 5 Charlton Road Olympic Dam.

Applications Close 11th Feb 2011

Broadspectrum are the leading contracting and labour resource

at Olympic Dam.

OD Devils 2011 Netball Season

Netball Trial Dates Monday 21st & 28th February 7pm at the Roxby

Downs Leisure Centre on the outside courts. Pre-season to commence Mon 7th March,

Keep an eye out for more details. - - - - - - - -

For more information please contact Beth Elliott on 0408818449 or bethandrubbish@bigpond

Go on, be a Devil!!!

Players, coaches, & support staff wanted for the 2011 season!

POSITION VACANTPROJECT OFFICER

ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

(Re-advertised)PART TIME (20 hours per week) – 12 month

contractThe Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership invites

applications from people with project management experience. The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing the recommendations of the Alcohol and

Substance Abuse Study (2010)and act as a resource for the Partnership.

This position is jointly funded by Roxby Downs Council and BHP Billiton. The successful applicant will be em-

ployed by the Council.Applicants do not need necessarily have to have a

background in health but must have a strong interest in community.

For further information and a copy of the position descrip-tion please contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 21 February 2011 and will be accepted either by

POST: PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 orEMAIL: [email protected]

AUSTWIDE Property S e r v i c e . P r o p e r t y Management specialist. Professional, friendly reli-able service. Satisfaction gua ran tee , Anne Clampett 0425310585 RLA 229941


SPORTMonitorThe

Roxby Downs and District Racing Club

AGMSunday, 20th February 2010

3:00pm

Roxby Downs Club – Main Bar

All Welcome Vacancies for Committee Members

Absentee Nomination Forms Ph. 0408087344

Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 3 February 2011 made the following orders;

That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and

Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 7.00am to 11.00am on Sunday 20 March 2011.

ROAD: Olympic WayEVENT: Triathlon

ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: By-pass Road, Burgoyne St north and south, Town oval entrance.

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

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions

Rule 230: Crossing the roadRule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for pedestrians

Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road.

W. J. BoehmAdministrator3 February 2011

Notice of Road Closure

RICHARDSON PLACESection 33

Road Traffic Act 1961

ROXBY DOWNS JUNIOR BASKETBALL

ASSOCIATIONRESULTS FROM ROUND 8 5th Feb 11

UNDER 12 GIRLSLightning 26 points defeated Magic 19 pointsPhoenix 32 points defeated Slamdunks 24 points

UNDER 12 BOYSPistons 26 points defeated Mavericks 17 pointsLakers 37 points defeated Bulls 18 points

UNDER 14 GIRLSFlames 31 points defeated Eagles 20 pointsBulls 31 points defeated Magic 27 points

UNDER 15 BOYSThunder 40 points defeated Lightning 24 pointsCavaliers 38 points defeated Lakers 34 pointsBulls 42 points defeated Magic 28 points

UNDER 17 GIRLSPanthers 34 points defeated Bullets 30 pointsPistons 45 points defeated Lightning 25 points

UNDER 18 BOYS and GIRLSMagic 43 points defeated Bullets 37 pointsEagles 38 points defeated Hornets 37 points

Local Cricket cancelled due

to weather Due to a weekend of persistent rain, both Roxby

Downs Cricket Association games were abandoned without a ball being bowled. Olympic Dam, Rogues, Andamooka and Woomera all received 2 points.

� is weekend is a double header of T20 games on Saturday with Rogues playing Andamooka at 8.30am and Wanderers playing Woomera at 11.00am on the Roxby Oval also.

Our Country Carnival side heads to Adelaide next week and have been handed a very diffi cult pro-gramme but I feel very confi dent they will conduct themselves very well under the guidance of Graham Warren and Captain Ryan Selkirk.

GOOD LUCK BOYS !

BLOCKED: Miners Ben Haines, Cody Kenny and Michael ‘Poddy’ Howard, block OD’s Tyson Hornhardt.

By Millie Thomas� e much anticipated 20/20 cricket

fl ood relief fundraiser was held last Fri-day night and was a smashing success, despite staggered downpours.

Event organiser, Graham Warren said he was happy with the outcome of the event and that the Roxby Downs com-munity should be rewarded for their generosity.

“I would say close to 1000 people came,” said Mr Warren. “In the auc-tion and everything else all added up together we raised just over $18,000 at this stage, and there’s still some more money to come in so hopefully it could get up to $19,000 or even more.”

� e auction was an assortment of sporting memorabilia from both AFL and cricketing teams, as well as fl ight packages and a signed section of the picket fence Adelaide oval.

“It was fantastic, everyone contrib-uted – the town should be proud of themselves!” said Mr Warren. “If I start naming people then I’ll forget some-one… BHP, Jason Schell, everyone in town – the scouts who helped out col-lecting money, the cricket association, just everybody!”

Mr Warren went on to say that spe-cial guest, Adelaide Oval Curator, Les Burdett had a ball in Roxby touring the mine, surveying the oval and meeting the locals. ‘� e Monitor’ spoke with Mr Burdett about the fundraiser and how he came to be involved.

“Now that I’m retired I still do a bit of contract work here and there,” said Mr Burdett. “I got home and there was a phone call asking what I was doing on Friday the 4th. As it is, we’ve got the Redbacks playing the grand fi nal at Ad-elaide Oval tomorrow night (last Satur-day night), next week I’m at Hong Kong

for a week and I’m all over the place.“Any opportunity I get to go country

I jump at it, because I love the attitude of country people, I love the honesty of country people, I love the work ethic of country people and I love having a beer with them, especially West End Draught!

“I had bumped into Graham and Schelly at a 20/20 game that Boof Leh-mann, Jase Gillespie and I put together for Variety SA back in 2009. I realised how great a supporter of a charity the BHP boys are.

“I’m glad I don’t live in Queensland at the moment, it’s a wonderful place to visit but they go from shock horror to shock horror with the fl oods and now the cyclone. Little old Adelaide with our Mediterranean climate is pretty stable.

“It’s just devastating to look a the pho-tos of smashed boats and houses and people’s livelihoods having been taken away from them and again to see that this community, as small as it is have got the foresight and the attitude to want to help somebody else. Well done.”

As a fi rst time visitor underground at the mine, Mr Burdett was pleasantly surprised with what he found. “I spent four hours underground today, and I could not believe the longevity of the people working underneath and how much they enjoy their jobs! � ey really are passionate about their job. I under-stand it so much better and I respect it so much better and I appreciate it so much better.

“I love Queensland and I understand Queensland people, their love for life and to see how they’ve all rolled up their sleeves grabbed a shovel and a broom to help everybody is just outstanding, makes you proud to be an Australian that’s for sure.”

$18,000 raised at 20/20 charity game

Men 01/02/2011Roxby Rollers 39pts def Magics 33ptsJed Kenny 16pts, Lochie Munroe 10pts & T Marschall

10pts

Miners 47pts def Devils 30ptsCody Kenny 13pts, Spencer King 10pts & Cameron

Green 10pts

Andamooka 59pts def Chocies 35ptsPeter Rhodes 21pts, Milane Weaver 16ts & Lochie

Munroe 15pts, Danni Stetco 12pts

B Women 03/02/11Phoenix 31pts def Eagles 23ptsStacey Lodge 18pts, Centaine Casserley 9pts & Abby

Hick 10pts

Cougars 32pts def Dynamite 10ptsHannah Rigden 10pts, Linda Evans 6pts & Ruth

Rowlands 5pts

A Women 03/02/11Miners Red Forefeited to Hypo’sBulls Forefeited to Miners White

Senior Basketball

Jason Carroll batting in what was his last cricket game in Roxby

Craig Wilson (Cricket Association President) wicket keeping for one of four of the highly disadvantaged ‘batswomen’

Tony Jordan - the picture of pure determination swung for sixes last Friday night

The Roxby community comes together for a good cause

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby DownsMonitorThe

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With an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train barreling toward a city, a veteran engineer and a young conductor race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe. Stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine. Screens: Friday 11th February @7.30pm, Saturday 12th February @12 noon, Sunday 13th February @ 5pm, Tuesday 15th @ 3.30pm.

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What’s happening at theRoxby Downs Cultural

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Tickets > Adults $12, Children $8, Cheap Tuesday all tickets $7.35 Coming Soon > The Dilemma (M), Yogi Bear (G)

Monday > Buts’n’Guts 9am, Balance 10am, Spin 7pmTuesday > Balance 7pmWednesday > Pump 9am, Aqua 6pm, Balance 8pmThursday > Pump 7pmFriday > Aqua 9amSaturday > Fitball 9am, Aqua 10am

When hard-working TV producer Becky Fuller is fired from a local news program, her career begins to look as bleak as her hapless love life. She accepts the challenge of reviving a struggling morning show program with warring co-hosts. Stars Rachel McAdams. Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton. Screens: Saturday 12th February @ 7.30pm, Sunday 13th February @ 12noon, Tuesday 15th @ 7pm, Wednesday 16th @ 10am.

GROUPFITNESSTIMETABLE February >

by Millie Thomas

B eing in the middle of the desert it’s hard to expect greatness in anything. Th is, however, is where Roxby breaks the mould; we have a great workforce, great

families, great facilities, sporting greats and according to renowned Adelaide Oval curator, Les Burdett, a great oval.

Mr Burdett was the International Cricket Council consultant to the Australia v Rest of the World three one-day games in 2005 and his expertise is in demand at various venues around the world including India, South Africa and Kuala Lumpur.

In 2001, Les was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in recognition for Services to Cricket, followed in 2003 with the Australian Centenary Medal for service to the sport of Cricket and the turf industry. In 2008, he was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for services to the turf management industry, charities and the community.

Mr Burdett came to Roxby last week as a special guest for the featured 20/20 cricket match held on the town oval, in order to help raise funds for fl ood victims of North Queensland. As well as helping with proceedings throughout the night, Les surveyed the oval to make sure it was in tip top condition for the game. “It’s an oasis,” said Mr Burdett. “Th ere is quite a bit of rabbit and kangaroo activity out there and there’s the odd scratching on the bowler’s run up but I’m sure we could fi x that before the game starts.

“Everything needs a bit of TLC but I mean the basis is there for a magnifi cent ground. I understand its budget restraints involved.

“Th e ground is basically Kikuyu grass. Kikuyu was introduced into Australia as cattle fodder from South Africa many, many years ago and it’s basically taken over Australia. It can make a magnifi cent surface with frequent mowing, reasonable fertiliser application and a bit of water from time to time.

“All in all, for the Roxby Downs community to have the op-portunity to still play Aussie Rules and especially cricket in the

middle of Australia is just fantastic.”Mr Burdett went on to explain why ovals are so important

in communities. “May I add, I think sport is the backbone of society and I believe everywhere I go in the country it’s the sporting community that holds the community together.

“I think what BHP do for the community is outstanding. I think if the community are together, watching their kids play sport… well sport builds characters and it’s those characters that go into the workforce.

“If we took sport out of the equation completely what activity or what catalyst would there be to pull the people together?

“I just think sport is so damn important, such a catalyst, it helps the kids to learn how to win and lose and enjoy the cel-ebrations of success.

“Whatever BHP Billiton is doing here on this ground is fan-tastic. I know down the track there is some talk about lighting the ground, which makes some sense with your temperatures, to let the kids play at night time, it further enhances what has been done here.”

Oval is not just an oval Oval is not just an oval says visiting expertsays visiting expert

Local cricket enthusiast Graham Warren welcomes former Adelaide Oval curator, Les Burdett to Roxby Downs last Friday.

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