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Relay unites all in fi ght against cancer

Harry Harrison has a loving and caring family and a community that supports him and other cancer victims. Harry was one of the 60 cancer survivors and carers to lead the parade at Saturday’s Relay for Life. Prostate cancer changed Harry’s life three years ago and with the support of his wife Yasmin and sons Angas 12, Henry (away at school) and Tex 9, his life has new meaning. The word hero is overused in this nation, but cancer survivors like Harry and the others at Saturday’s event are the true heroes and their supporters the true champions.

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The Roxby Downs second Relay for Life event brought a community together and with it the smiles and tears people shared through almost 19 hours.

� e total raised up to the day was $45,000 but according to Chloe Reschke-Maguire, Project Offi cer of Relay for Life, this number will go up since BHP Billiton is matching the amount raised by certain teams.

“We still have some money to be banked later down the track so we still have another month with money coming through,” she said.

Roxby’s commitment and enthusiasm really touched Chloe, who has been working for the Cancer Council for only four months and was attending her second Relay for Life event.

“What makes my job so rewarding is to be able to go out to local communities that are fundraising for us and be able to support them as much as I can and see them face-to-face and really be there for them.

“It’s so inspiring to see people give up their time to see an event like this happening, or to fundraise, or to come down on the day and support this cause that actually impacts a lot of people’s lives and basically touches everyone’s lives. � at’s what keeps me going and motivates me.

“If we didn’t do these events we wouldn’t be able to continue the research and support the services that we off er in the com-munities,” she told � e Monitor.

Kate Pedersen, the Committee Chairperson of the Roxby Downs Relay for Life 2010, along with 15 committee members, put at least nine to 12 months of work into this event to make it the success it was.

� e attractions included a DJ, Roxby Downs Folk Club, St Barbara’s Parish School Choir, Valda Inglis School of Dance presentation, a silent auction, Designer Skyline, as well as the Miss Relay with beach and evening wear, Miss Outrageous and Mr Roxby announcements.

� e candlelight ceremony was defi nitely the highlight of the event and brought tears to the eyes of all present, especially when familiar faces from our community shared their stories and told how Cancer has aff ected their lives.

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The Sunday Mail reported on the weekend that former Roxby Downs

lad and Sturt junior Jack Hombsch is expected to be announced as the fi rst South Australian to be added to Greater Western Sydney’s senior list by the end of the month.

The report stated the Roxby Downs product has been on GWS’ radar since shining at the national under-18 championships mid-year and will become the fi fth of a dozen 17-year-olds Kevin Sheedy’s side is able to select under AFL draft con-cessions.

It went on to say that GWS would not confi rm Hombsch’s signing it is understood he travelled with his parents to Sydney last week and an announcement is imminent.

The 191cm utility has made a rapid rise to the elite level after be-ing spotted by Double Blues football operations manager Duane Massey during a school visit to Roxby Downs three years ago.

Massey invited Hombsch to join Sturt’s country youth side and in his second year in the state champi-onships he was named Sturt’s best player.

He was selected in the state un-der-16 squad soon after and began boarding at Rostrevor College in 2008.

This season Hombsch split his time between the state under-18s, Rostrevor and Sturt’s under-18s, while also battling a persistent quad injury.

He toured South Africa with the AIS/AFL Academy mid-year with Sheedy and will join former Glenelg junior Alex Carey at GWS.

If signed Hombsch will be the fi rst Croweater to join rugby convert Israel Folau and a host of talented youngsters from interstate at the Blacktown-based club.

He is described as a clean, versatile player, who can take a big mark as indicated by the screamer he took against Victoria Country in the un-der-16 national championships last year which featured on Channel Nine’s � e Footy Show.

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By Celeste Lustosa

Roxby Downs Christian Community Church (RDCCC) and the Andamooka Community Church are expecting the visit of Bishop Garry Weatherill, who is the current Anglican Bishop of Willochra.

� e Bishop’s last visit was when local Reverend Mary Lewis fi rst moved to Roxby, early this year.

“He usually comes to Roxby once a year, for a Pastoral visit, to meet with the people, see what things have been happening, talk to us and provide some guidance leader-ship,” Rev Mary Lewis said.

But she also explained that this visit has some other special reasons.

“We also have a couple of people from our commu-nities that want to confi rm their baptism faith, which is basically that people who are now adults and were baptised as children want to reaffi rm that it’s what they believe and they want to confi rm the baptism vows. � is is done before the Bishop. He will lay hands on them and confi rm them,” she said.

� ere are a number of people going through prepara-tion and then they will decide if that’s what they want to go for or if they want to wait a little longer.

� is ceremony will happen on Sunday morning, Octo-ber 24 at 10am. It happens as part of the church service and everyone is welcome to attend.

As part of the activities planned for the weekend Bish-op Garry will be here for are:

‘Lady Slippers and Waratahs’: a sweet evening for women with Rev Pru O’Donovan, to happen Friday, October 22 at 8pm at the Community Church.

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All men are warmly invited to join, just contact Johan on 0447133203.

And on Saturday evening Bishop will take part on the KFC (Kids for Christ) program.

“You don’t have to be a member of our church. You don’t even need to be a Christian to join any of these activities. If you would like to come you are more than welcome to.

“Women that want to come and hear Prue, yes she is a woman of God, but she is going to be sharing about her life in general, as well as talk about how God worked in her life and how she’s served him.

“Bishop Garry is a very personable person. He is go-ing to have a morning to connect with any men of the community.”

Bishop Garry will also go to Andamooka after the church service on Sunday. He will have lunch with the congregation members and preach there as well.

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“It’s unbelievable to see this all happening and I still tear up when I see this entire com-munity here taking part in what our commit-tee has created and to raise so much money for such a wonderful cause is just a feeling that I can’t describe.

“It’s a huge event and everyone is here for a reason. Everyone has been aff ected by cancer and this event brings mixed emotions as it’s happy to be celebrating the lives of those who won their battle to cancer but also sad that people are remembering the ones they lost. It’s a rollercoaster!” Kate said.

With all the great feedback Roxby can defi -nitely expect a Relay for Life 2012.

“It’s a really fantastic event. Not only to see so many teams come out in support but also so many families and friends to take part in it and support the event even when they are not necessarily part of a team was wonderful.”

Chloe said, “Special thanks to Kate and the committee for their tireless eff orts and the hours they put in to make this event happen. To see this success is really wonderful! But also at the end of the day, the teams that hooked up and who actually fundraised for us is what makes the event what it is, so big thanks go

to them.“We are hoping to get some teams lined up

for 2012 in the next couple of days. We take registrations all year around and we keep it going. � ey can start fundraising now if they want,” she said.

“I was so happy with the volunteers that we got and just the people that came to have a look. We managed to get the message across to the whole community and not only the teams and people came along. We spread the cancer free message.

“Most special thanks to Chloe, without her I think I would have gone crazy. Special thanks to my committee who did so much. No one is getting paid, and everyone has got family, work, but they managed to fi nd the time for this.

“By the time the event is fi nished you are tired, exhausted, because it’s a lot of work but standing there and listening to the candlelight ceremony and seeing that we had made a dif-ference as a committee it steers you on to do it again.

“We did it and we helped these people in some way so I believe it makes you want to continue. It’s a great passion to have,” Kate concluded.

Relay unites all in fi ght against cancer

Special acknowledgments:

Committee Members were Kate Pedersen (chairperson), Regina Qualmann, Harry Harri-son, Petra Noble, Jack McGuire, Nicole Montgomerie, Cathie McGoran, Vicki and John Hatty, Coral and Steve Ipsen, Pam and Norm Evans, Carmel Paxton and Teresa Baddeley.

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Best Team � eme was Zeal-ous that brought the jungle to the Australian Outback.

Team Enchanted took two priz-es home with Best Campsite and highest number of team laps.

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By Millie ThomasIt’s not long now, and it will be that

time when punters and fashion enthu-siasts can unite under one banner at the same time on this day only.

It is this day that they actually have something in common, the Melbourne Cup.

And on this day, if you happen to be in or around Roxby Downs, the place to be is The Roxby Tavern! Manager Matt and his staff are working around the clock to pull together a great day for this land-mark event.

“We will be doing the usual sweeps, best hat, best dressed,” said Matt. “Obvi-ously there will be a luncheon and there will be a few things going on in the bar; prizes, giveaways all of that sort of gear.

“This year we’ll try and sort of put a bit more of a trendy spin on it if we can.”

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Punters on both sides of the Tavern are catered for, with an extra outlet being introduced into the Café side bar.

“There will be a third betting machine in the café bar so the girls can punt out this side, which has been done in the past.

“We’ll have a ‘how to bet’ in the Café Bar. This is more aimed at the women who don’t know how to bet, so they can put their bets on sweeps.

“We’re trying to encourage everyone to dress up and get in theme - it’s a big Australian event. It’s one of the big three –Bathurst, AFL grand final and Mel-bourne Cup!! The thing with Melbourne Cup is that it’s a bit more directed at the women – it’s their time to shine.

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Even though school holiday are over, it doesn’t mean the fun is over in Roxby.

If you weren’t caught up in the buzz of ‘The Silly Billies’, who visited Roxby Leisure last Thursday, the only logical reason is that you were with-out child.

Jumping John, Ophelia the Fairy and their four month old son Jumping Jai presented the children of Roxby with some pretty amazing children’s entertainment, which could almost be rivalled only by the famed Wiggles themselves.

The Monitor spoke with front-man John Kendrick about his career in children’s entertainment that led him to touring the country with his young family.

“I’ve been in the industry since about 11am this morning!” said John. “No just kidding I think it’s been about twelve years that we’ve been touring; we’ve been to Roxby a couple of times, so it’s been great!

“I started off writing software, and a lot of that was for schools, then I wrote for some musicians for a while, and sort of fell into kids entertain-ment.”

He was writing music with a friend, writing contemporary music for cafes and clubs. He had a 4 year old child at the time, and his partner suggested writing songs for their daughter.

“We literally wrote an album in an afternoon, just sat down with a couple of guitars and vocals and re-corded it on a tape player.

“A month later, my friend’s daugh-ter had worn out the tape! She in-sisted we make another, so we then recorded it properly in a studio.

“We then went along to a childcare centre and received a standing ova-tion from five year olds! After that show we got the feedback that the kids were still singing the songs like a month later, even though they’d only

heard them once in the show, so we thought oh well, maybe this is some-thing we should be doing more of!”

He said, “We gradually started do-ing more gigs and released another album and a DVD and we sort of went from there.”

Children’s entertainment groups today quite often attempt to kill two birds with one stone, by both enter-taining the children, and also vying to teach them valuable life skills and project safety messages. The Silly Bil-lies are no different.

“I guess there are layers and levels to our show. As parents, I think you just naturally want to educate. It’s al-ways; ‘don’t touch that it’s hot, or look both ways when you cross the street,’ so I think we tend to put those sorts of messages into the music and acts subliminally.

“Apart from that, we do put a few environmental messages in to pro-mote picking up rubbish etc.

“But it’s mainly about building kids self esteem and self confidence,” said John. “We did a lot of shows in Pt Macquarie for a say no to drugs campaign. I did a lot of research, and it emerged that the best thing you can do to make your kids ‘drug proof ’ is build their confidence in themselves, find time to play with them and build their self confidence.

“When you build their self con-fidence and self esteem on a daily basis, then they have the confidence to say no to things that might harm them.

“So really you don’t have to say di-rectly messages that you want to get across. Sometimes it’s just making the kids feel good about themselves and supporting them that actually achieves the best outcome,” said John.

Not only do the Silly Billies con-cern themselves with helping educate today’s youth, but they also help to bring a bit of outside experience and culture to remote communities and

have raised in excess of $200,000 for various community groups.

“I think we’ve nearly visited every dot on Australia! We do metro ar-eas; we did a show in Adelaide on this tour. We’ve been to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. We always include the rural areas be-cause all parents want their kids to be exposed to culture – music and dance and have fun and to be in an environment where everyone is safe, comfortable and relaxed and able to enjoy a community event.

“We’ve raised well over $250,000 for various community groups and children’s hospitals, schools, kindies and playgroups and we just think it’s important – wherever you visit there’s always a community there.

“Particularly in the smaller country towns it’s difficult to sort of muster the resources to get something like a toy library happening, or toys for the playgroups or books and resources. It might only be a small amount of money but every little bit helps and there are definitely some really moti-vated people in those areas. It’s been good working with those sorts of people,” said John.

“Roxby Rocks! We love touring the Aussie countryside it’s such a diverse country. South Australia’s got a bit of everything, and great people too,” he concluded.

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By Celeste LustosaEverybody must be familiar with the term SMS by now, which

generally stands for Short Message Service and is the text com-munication service component of cellular phones.

Well, at RoxFM SMS has a whole new meaning as it is the newest Youth radio show and stands for its hosted names - Sam (Clark), Miller (Frunks) and Shane.

Local Youth and Social Services Coordinator Shane Hough has showcased some of our talented youngsters, such as James and Michael, who also have a radio show at RoxFM.

� e James and Michael Show won a Runner Up for ‘Best Local Music Program’ on the South Australian Community Broadcast-ers Association (SACBA) Bilby awards 2010.

Ty-James Hancock and Ian Sharam, have a band called De-signer Skyline and thanks to their talent and some extra help from Shane, they have been able to show their music and their ambitions to our community. � is also includes a live perform-ance at the Relay for Life on the weekend.

And as it seems since Sam and Miller are now under Shane’s ‘wing’ things are looking really good for them.

“I fi rst met Sam and Miller in the Beauty and the Geek So-cial for YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) and from then on they joined the YAC and expressed interest in becoming MCs for youth events so I thought it would be good to build their confi dence to get them involved with the radio,” Shane told � e Monitor.

� ey were then guests on the ‘geneRATED Y’ radio show hosted by Shane and liked the experience so much that decided to have their own show.

“� e name for the show was the boys’ idea and so was the concept.

“� eir fi rst offi cial show was on air at RoxFM last week and its concept is for people to interact with the presenters by SMS,” Shane said.

In the fi rst show they already had 20 SMS, which proves it was a success.

“People request songs and make comments on what we are talking about and it’s a chance for people to give their feedback on the show. Today, for example, we also got a request for � e Sunscreen Song, by Baz Luhrmann which was great.

“� ere has been a good interaction between the boys and the community.

“� ey benefi t because they learn the community regulations, they learn that they need to follow the rules and be responsible on what they are saying.

“� ey also realise that what they say interests people and it helps build their confi dence. � eir friends listen to the radio and it is something that they look forward to,” Shane added.

He said there’s probably interest from the youth for another two radio shows and thanked RoxFM support.

While radio has been a huge success among the youngsters Shane pointed out that he is happy to be a work advocate for whatever experience the youth want to have.

“If they want to learn and get experience with the community paper, putting a band together, having an exhibition of their artwork, or whatever they are interested in doing but they don’t know how to get started, they can approach me and I will always try to help them achieve what they want,” he concluded.

SMS – New youth radio show

RoxFM says goodbye to Casey

By Celeste LustosaCasey Potts is a 19 year old who

is ready for a big challenge. After seven years living in Roxby Downs she decided to move to Adelaide to study, work and become even more independent.

“I am going back to Adelaide so I can study some more about me-dia. I just needed a change. � ere’s only so much you can do in volun-teering and I wanted to take a next step and face new challenges,” she told � e Monitor.

Casey is a familiar face at Wool-worths where she had worked for over a year and she has also been a volunteer DJ at RoxFM for fi ve years.

“I started volunteering at the radio because of school; it was part of a subject and thought it was something diff erent, started doing it and loved it.

“I found my passion in radio so I decided to continue after school and I did a cert II in Broadcasting and multimedia, through school and RoxFM.”

Casey presented her radio show TLC twice a week and she was also the secretary at RoxFM Board for over a year.

“Radio is something I am defi -nitely going to pursue in Adelaide,” she said.

RoxFM manager Julian Tregen-za said it is sad to see her leav-ing.

“Casey has been with the station for fi ve years, putting lots of time and energy not only in the studio but also behind the scenes helping the Board and she will defi nitely be missed.

“We wish her new adventure brings her lots of success and hap-piness and she will always have a place at the station whenever she

is in Roxby,” he said.Although this will be a big

change in Casey’s life, she says she is sort of settled in Adelaide, where her boyfriend lives.

“� e most exciting thing about this will be the independence. To get away from the parents a lit-tle bit and get my own things. I am sure I am going to miss mum and dad.

“I used to live in Adelaide when I was a little kid; I did my primary school there but the traffi c is the scariest thing for me in a bigger city. And I am sure I will get lost.

“I am very much looking for-ward to this move, which I have been planning for about a year. I got organised and saved the mon-ey to make it happen.”

But excitement aside, she said what she will miss most about Roxby is RoxFM and her friends and family.

“� e best thing about Roxby is the people that live here and make the community what it is. � ere are lots you can do here.

“I would like to thank RoxFM for the message they put in � e Monitor for me, that made me cry. It was very sweet and they have been a great part of my life. I also want to thank all the support from my family and friends. I am going to miss them!”

Roxby Youth Offi cer, Shane Hough with two new DJ’s Sam and Miller who are part of the new show called SMS.


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HEALTH FORUMKaren Russell 8671 9020

An initiative of the Environment Forum

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Community Board 25 October - 7.30pm

Roxby Roadsafe 11 November - 5.30pm

Sport & Recreation Forum 2 November - 7.30pmArts & Culture Forum 20 October - 7.30pm

Meeting dates

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

Email: [email protected]

Teresa Baddeley • Darren Smith

Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis

Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Jamie Love • Bill Hiscox

Liz Rogers • Michael Esposito

Bill Boehm • Amanda Hudson

Name: ____________________________________Ph: ______________________________________Address: ___________________________________

¤Category (tick one) Sustainability Innovation

¤What type of garden do you have? (Vegetable, native etc)_________________________________________¤What kind of plants grow in your garden?_________________________________________¤What do you do with waste from your garden?_________________________________________Please attach a photo of your garden for judging purposes. Computer print-outs accepted.

Terms and Conditions: Competition runs August 28-October 29. Winners announced November 24th, and all entrants will be asked to display their garden during an open day November 27th. Judging panel will be representatives from the Roxby Downs Community Board. Drop off your entries into the boxes located at the Dunes Cafe and The Monitor Newspaper.

Sustainable Garden CompetitionBrought

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By Millie Thomas

Alex Mendelssohn is a well known fi gure in our community, but would it

interest you to know greatness runs in Alex’s blood?

Alex’s own great – great grand-father, Felix Mendelssohn, was a famous German born composer and conductor from the 19th cen-tury. Impressive, yes. What is also impressive is Alex’s lifetime of ex-perience in dabbling with the arts, which has ended up in his perfection of abstract fauvist pieces, popular around the world.

� is weekend, on Saturday Oc-tober 23, Alex is sharing his style and tips to those who wish to work alongside this great artist. “I can show people how to create oil paintings quick and effi ciently,” said Alex.

“We provide the material but there of course will be a minimal cost to attend. Any further questions can be directed to Rachel.

“It’s just like a crash course in oil painting and I can turn them into master artists in a couple of hours!“People don’t actually realise their

talent until they try! A lot of people were amazed when I said you’ve got talent, keep doing it, and they never knew any diff erent! It’s as simple as that.

“� e students are going to fi nish up retaining their own product. Af-ter the two hours, their own piece of work is going to be their property,” said Alex.

� e sessions on Saturday will run from 10am until 12 noon, and 1pm until 3pm, however there are lim-ited spaces available, so any book-ings must be made with Arts and Culture Forum Chairperson, Rachel Young on 0428 671 000.

“We like supporting events such as this to raise the profile of art within the community, and also to raise the profi le of local artists such as Alex Mendelssohn,” said Rachel.

“� e workshops are for anyone who can hold a paintbrush! Its $25 for adults and $15 for children and students can take home with them their fi nal product.

“� e last time I worked with Alex to do a workshop, the technique and skills that he taught were amazing, I wouldn’t have known that’s what he used. He has some interesting techniques,” she said.

Your crash course to

becoming a master artist

Alex Mendelssohn with one of his prints in the Roxby Leisure Art

Gallery

Effi cient lighting

- Install energy effi cient globes and use low watt globes wherever possible.

- Turn lights off when not needed – make the most out of daylight (it’s the next best

thing to actually being outside!)- Create a romantic atmosphere and

use subtle lighting, or use candles instead of turning a light on.

Red Earth Festival 2011

Community Planning Meeting

The Arts and Culture Forum invites anyone interested in being part of the Festival or who have ideas of what they would like to see included in the Festival to come to a planning meeting to be held.

Venue: Dunes CafeTime: 7pm

Date: Wednesday 27th October


LETTERS to the editor

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How do you rate Roxby Downs as a purpose built mining town?

A s the world breathes a collective sigh of relief with the Chilean miners freed from their underground tomb last week, it is a time to refl ect on the mine right here

in our own backyard.Mining is a dangerous industry, underground mining even more

so, but thankfully Australian safety standards are such that every possible risk is assessed.

BHP Billiton and its contractors are extremely vigilant when it comes to safety and the CFIT organisation (Contractor Framework Implementation Team) keeps safety to the fore at the Olympic Dam site and in all divisions of the contracted companies.

� e Chilean president has realised that safety of workers in that country has been overlooked for far too long and it took this potential mining catastrophe to bring it to a head.

As the world waited for the rescue of the 33 miners from their

tomb some 620 metres underground, one could not help but think about the men and women who work in our own big mine and others in Australia.

BHP Billiton and its contractors have safety measures in hand and tools that allow them to consistently and universally measure their safety performance on the Olympic Dam site achieving safety excellence.

While no one can ever guarantee a clean safety record, at least in Australia and here at Roxby Downs there is a clear and defi nitive process to make mine safety a priority.

We are indeed fortunate to live and work in a country where health, safety, environment and community issues are a way of life and not taken for granted as they are in countries like Chile where labour is cheap and the lives and the well being of workers is not a priority for some mining companies.

C an someone tell me why Santos deserves a Christmas present?

� e State Government has pledged $29.9 million of OUR money to refurbish the Port Bonython Jetty north of Whyalla on the Point Lowly Peninsula. � is is the worst place for a port.

It never should have been put there. I strongly question why the state government would be footing the bill for its refurbishment, as it is used SOLY BY SANTOS. � e existing storage tanks have been leaking for years, and despite $24m being spent, the leaks are yet to be found.

Bottom line: Santos should pay for the jetty renovation, not the taxpayers.� is money should be used as seed money for an international deep-water port at Mullaquana to support the entire mining industry, not

as a Christmas present for Santos. Bottom line: No international deep-water port, no mining boom! You can read more in my blog: http://andrewmelville-smith.blogspot.com/

� e State Treasurer, Mr Foley, has at last seen the light, and increased the royalty rate from 3.5% to 5%! (We wanted 10% but this is a start). � is extra income must be invested in regional SA, not squandered on Adelaide based projects like the new $535m stadium.

And where has our local member Lyn Breuer gone? All those elec-tion promises of protecting the Point Lowly Peninsula and getting a fairer go for regional SA. What do we hear ………. silence!

You promised to let us “Hear me roar” Ms Speaker! We are waiting.

Dr. Andrew Melville-Smith.Whyalla

Last week’s Hot Topic: Do you think bad sports-manship should be tolerated at Commonwealth or Olympic Games?

Get over it! Sports people train hard for years to get to a Commonwealth or Olympic event. Sure they are going to react when something happens and they are disqualifi ed. All those years of hard work for nothing! You would react too.

Jeff .

My family have eaten only Golden North brand icecream for years. Honey icecream and Giant Twins are to die for. Nothing can compare. I just hope this new expansion into other states doesn’t expose Golden North to a hostile take-over by a major competitor. Too many good regional companies have been lost this way.

Lynn, RD

In response to Angry Driver, so you never once played cricket in the street or kicked the footy out the front? It’s not the ideal place to be but kids will be kids.

Understanding Parent.

News in Brief . . .

SA regional house prices drop� e Real Estate Institute of South Australia says the

uncertainty of the federal election is to blame for a small drop in the price of houses in country South Australia.

� e institute says the median house price for all homes outside of Adelaide is now $267,000, down 1.6 per cent on the second quarter.

� e institute’s president, Michael Brock, says there is still a positive outlook for regional South Australia, especially given the good rainfall in September.

“Quite obviously that’s going to be a boost,” he said.Mr Brock says this is the fi rst backwards step for the

property market since the global fi nancial crisis but long-term prospects remain positive.

Locust areas may need resprayingAerial spraying of locusts continued in South Austral-

ia’s upper mid-north last week.Malcolm Byerlee from the Northern Locust Reference

Group says 380 square kilometres has been sprayed in the Flinders Ranges and far north.

Mr Byerlee says spraying will move south this week as hatchings take place but he says new hatchings have been reported in parts of the Flinders that have already been sprayed and they may need to be resprayed.

“Depending just on the length of time since the area’s been sprayed,” he said.

Biosecurity SA says spraying in the Riverland and Mal-lee is expected to begin later this week.

Landowners who fi nd hatchings are advised to contact a locust control centre.

Five days without shopping over Christmas and New Year

Shops will close for three days at Christmas and an-other two for New Year in South Australia.

Trading hours for the Christmas-New Year period have been announced by the SA Government.

Both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are on Sat-urdays.

Shops will close from 6:00pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on Tuesday December 28.

� ey will close again from 6:00pm on New Year’s Eve.

Trading will resume on Monday January 3.SA Industrial Relations Minister Paul Holloway says

retailers will be allowed to trade from 9:00am-9:00pm on December 28 and January 3.

– Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

NEWS

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Beautiful vegetation also cause for concern

By Celeste Lustosa

It’s hardly news just how excited the residents of our region are about the beautiful fl owers that this spring has brought us.

But because Roxby Downs has seen a lot of rain in the past months; this has increased the amount of weeds and fl owers in the area and although that is beautiful, it also requires some caution. Roxby Downs CFS Captain Brett Atkins explained why.

“When the weeds dry out we will see an increase in fuel load for fi res, if the conditions are right it could be cause for concern.

“It is time for cleaning these weeds from around fence lines and in your yards; this will reduce any impact in the case of a fi re.

“If you live in an area where you have a reserve or nature strip behind your house, clear an area from your fence, prior to the fi re danger season starting, 1st Nov,” Mr

Atkins said.Controls apply throughout South Australia’s 15 fi re

ban districts, including metropolitan Adelaide, during the fi re danger season.

� e use of fi re during the fi re danger season is strictly regulated. Severe penalties of up to $8000 and two years jail can be imposed if you break the law. On the spot fi nes of up to $200 may also apply.

Make sure you are familiar with the fi re regulations and the various restrictions imposed by diff erent councils.

If you are visiting a new area or are unsure of the fi re ban district in which you live, contact the CFS or your local council.

A map showing the districts and individual fi re season dates is available on the CFS website www.cfs.org.au. You can also enquire about fi re bans and regulations on the CFS bushfi re hotline 1300 362 361.

Remember, it is everyone’s responsibility to monitor fi re bans.

By Celeste LustosaAll dogs aged three months or over must be

registered with your local ‘Dog Registration Agen-cy’ through the Outback Communities Authority (OCA).

To aid residents, the Outback Communities Authority has established a network of ‘Dog Reg-istration Agencies’ throughout the South Austral-ian outback.

But whilst the OCA administers the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 out of Council areas of South Australia, the only offi cer empowered under the act is in Port Augusta.

Under SAPOL (South Australian Police) regu-lations, power to act and issue expiation notices under the act is given to police offi cers. In the case of Andamooka, Brevet Sergeant Paul Cliff ord is the nominated offi cer.

He has been issued with an OCA expiation notice book and is the contact point for any prob-lems with dogs in the township.

Paul has issued a number of warnings to dog owners and has sent out a circular through the post offi ce, warning dog owners of what is ex-pected of them.

Dog registration provides a quick and easy identifi cation of dogs, should he or she be found wandering, or become lost. Once registered, your dog must wear a registration disc that will identify him or her as belonging to you.

Failure to register your dog may incur an $80 expiation fee or $250 Court penalty and an ad-ditional penalty for every 14 days the registration fee remains unpaid. For more information please see the Dog and Cat Management Act, or visit http://www.dogsncats.asn.au or contact Sergeant Paul Cliff ord at the local Police station.

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Hourglass Jewellers in Richardson Place, Roxby Downs is one of the longest standing shops in Roxby Downs, proudly selling a large range of fi ne Jewellery, watches and gifts of distinction. What some Roxby Downs con-sumers may not realise is that Store Owner & Jeweller, Leigh Malcolm together with his partner Teresa can utilise your old or unwanted jewellery and recreate it into a completely new and individual piece.

From pendants to earrings, the possibili-ties are only as restricted as your imagina-tion.

“� ere is nothing more rewarding than seeing a customers face when they see their old jewellery re-created into something beautiful and unique,” said Teresa.

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‘Empire Property Investors’ was founded by Eric Trieu, Norma Bula and Jack Tran. � ese three property experts have been working together since 2001 and have over 30 years combined experience in the property and real estate industries.

“All of our Directors and Consultants are passionate about prop-erty. � ey have an in-depth understanding of the market and are successful property investors themselves. Our vision is to create fi nancial independence and lifestyle change for our clients through property investment.

“Guiding clients through step-by-step de-mystifi es the process and helps them to achieve their fi nancial goals. Quite simply, we will do what it takes to help our clients turn dreams into reality,” the State Manager Ilvana Prasevic said.

She said, Empire Property Investors specialise in providing the service of wealth education.

“We pick only the very best property for both investors and owner occupiers. Our consultants ensure that they guide their clients through the wealth creation journey with their individu-alised service.

“We also have home loan specialists who help structure the loan and our property managers who fi nd the right tenants. � e more astute and experienced investors can invest in Empire Develop-

ments,” Ilvana added. Empire’s extensive network of specialists includes conveyancers,

accountants and fi nancial planners who are all on hand throughout the investment process.

“We are very proud of the fact that 10% of our profi ts goes di-rectly to charity as we sponsor underprivileged children all across the world,” Ilvana proudly stated.

At present the company is looking after nearly 4,000 clients, nationally and overseas. Some of these clients are familiar faces in our community as the company has a representative in Roxby Downs who is working with them so she is on hand all the time to assist people in Town.

“Several Roxby Downs residents have approached us seeking advice on property investment since the beginning of the year. For that reason we held an information session in Roxby in March. We loved being there and have found people to be very passionate about educating themselves on the topic and helping their family secure fi nancial independence. One such person was Kara Schubert who we’ve made a part of the Empire team,” said Ilvana.

Kara paved her path to fi nancial freedom buying her fi rst prop-erty at age 19. She has true passion for Real Estate, has a property portfolio and understands that you need to invest to become truly wealthy.

Due to her level of experience she has already helped a number of people from Roxby Downs to invest and has set them on their way to escape the ‘rat race’.

Empire Property Investors also holds property information ses-

sions all across the world, which includes Roxby. “Most recently we have been to Vietnam and regularly educate

investors in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. “We are aware that people do a lot of shift work here so for that

reason we are holding a morning and an evening session. Our in-formation session is valued at $499 and we are doing it for free for the fi rst 75 who register. Anyone can come along and I am 100% sure that each and every person who attends will benefi t and learn something new,” Ilvana explained.

In the sessions there will be three speakers who will share their personal experience, reveal hot spots and opportunities across Australia as well as special bonuses and incentives only for people who attend the seminar.

“I am sure that anyone out there wants to improve their fi nancial situation. � e prospect of retiring on $220 per week is not an at-tractive one and yet it happens to 95% of the Australian population. If people don’t educate themselves and put together a plan and a strategy, they will end up broke, guaranteed.

“Our consultants are investors, we believe in and practice what we preach. We literally hand hold our clients through the property journey and are there for the long term. Empire makes this journey a much easier one and puts our clients on the right path,” Ilvana concluded.

If you want more information about the company or want to register for the informatio session contact Kara on 0439 086 654. She is available for one-on-one consultations.

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Instead of being treated like a number, you will de-velop a personal relationship with a Big Sky Home Loan consultant who will know and understand what matters to you. You can contact this same consultant on their direct line or via email whenever you need to discuss your home loan or for any fi nancial solution to your banking needs.

Access your home loan at your convenience with Big Sky’s Internet and Phone Banking facilities. Our friendly Member Services Team is also available on 1300 654 321.

Big Sky also off ers a wide range of insurance products to fi t your lifestyle and budget, including the option to pay-by-the-month at no extra cost. Our insurance prod-ucts are underwritten by reputable insurers and covers:

• Home & Contents: building and contents cover to suit the varying needs of our members.

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Kadina, 14 Dunstone PlIt’s The Things That GoUnnoticed That Sets ThisHouse Above Its CompetitorsA showhome on display is howthis property is presented.Master brm + w.i.r. & ens., brms2 & 3 + b/in’s, office/4th brm,home theatre room, dining rm,family rm, open kit. + lge pantry& d/wshr & dble garage u.m.r.Large paved ent., 25’ x 15’ shed,i/g pool, paved b/yard & estab.gdns. Duct. r/c a/c, extra dblepower points, T.V. connections& internal wiring for speakers &a state-of-the-art pool system.View 10-11am Saturdays duringOctober or by appointmentAuction On-site Sat., 30th Oct.at 10am (unless sold prior)LJ Hooker Kadina 8821 3666RLA 1955

B ankSA’s Roxby Downs branch is well into its second year in the mining town, and off ers the full spectrum of banking products

including home loans, business banking, fi nancial planning and insurance.

� e Roxby Downs branch employs fi ve staff after opening in July, 2009 following a $1 million investment by BankSA.

Branch Manager Carrie Jacob said the bank off ered a full range of fi nancial services at its Roxby Downs branch, which was opened to cater for the growing de-mand from the local population for banking services.

“We have expertise across a range of banking services and our branch is a true one-stop shop for everything from home loans to business banking and insurance,’’ she said.

“We can provide valuable advice to customers on the best type of home loan for them, taking into account their individual circumstances and goals’’.

BankSA is the largest fi nancial institution in South Australia with 119 branches across the State, including 57 in country areas.

It has a long and proud history stretching back to 1848. � e opening of the Roxby Downs branch on July 13, 2009 was the fi rst new branch opened by BankSA

in South Australia since 1995.BankSA had previously operated an agency in Roxby

Downs through the local newsagent, but a decision was made to open a full-scale branch because of the solid demand from the local community.

Roxby Downs residents have the highest income per household for any postcode in the State, and the area has a young population which means a strong appetite from the locals for expert advice on banking needs and broader fi nancial services products.

“Having a branch here now means we are able to provide excellent customer service and convenience,’’ Ms Jacob said.

� e BankSA branch at 20-22 Tutop St in Roxby Downs, also has an ATM operating 24 hours a day.

BankSA is committed to being close to its customers and has a broad footprint across rural South Australia. It has invested $6.6 million in its latest fi nancial year on refurbishments and upgrades of branches across SA, with a large proportion devoted to country branches. � ey included a $1.6 million upgrade of the Mt Gam-bier branch, $1.1 million at Port Pirie, $900,000 at Clare and $180,000 at Lameroo.

� e $1 million spent on opening the Roxby Downs branch in July, 2009 formed the centrepiece of a $5 mil-lion capital investment program on the branch network in the 2008-09 fi nancial year.

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Austwide is a small company with no staff turnover.

“I am the Director of the business and in charge of all rental properties. I am in Roxby on a frequent basis. While I am not there I have three staff members who can look after anything which may need attention before I return,” said Anne Clampett.

“I run a boutique rent roll with individ-ual attention, consistency of staff , prompt, polite, informed service and a written sat-isfaction guarantee.

“I have 12 years experience in property management, and six years experience managing properties in Roxby Downs. I off er a wealth of experience, excellent communication, current knowledge and a business which is solely property management, it is not a second to sales. I can refer you sales people if you should require that service at any time, in the meantime I concentrate on your rental property and achieving the best possible results for you.”

Anne said that attention to detail, prompt accurate correspondence, staff always on hand, a written guarantee of satisfaction plus NO STAFF TURNOVER is what her company off ers local property investors.

“Give Austwide Property Service a call to discuss your rental property.”

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 23RD at 11am

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For details on this property, please phone Craig Sumsion on 0408 366 614

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Ref ID 106841799 This 3 bedroom home is going up for auction, featuring open plan kitchen with gas range,

dining and lounge with gas heater and split system air conditioner, and ducted evaporative cooling through out.

Walk out the sliding door from the dining area onto the paved undercover verandah and entertain your friends while watching the kids in the inground liner pool.

If you’ve never been to an auction or are just curious come along. If you are looking to bid – you will need to register as a bidder prior to the auction.

41 Arcoona Street – Auction 23rd October 11am

Your fi nance needs to be in order before the auction and a 10% deposit is required at the fall of the hammer.

RISING HOME VALUES A BOOST FOR RETIREES

Seniors looking for a cash-boost in their retirement can draw comfort from increasing home values according to Homesafe Solutions.

“Many homeowners don’t know they can unlock the equity in the family home without selling or going into debt,” said Peter Szabo, Managing Director of Homesafe Solutions.

“Many retirees have been battered by the sharemarket over the past year, but for those with their own home, the silver-lining has been strong house price growth.

Mr Szabo said that Homesafe Solutions Debt Free Equity release product can provide retirees with a much needed injection of cash, but unlike a reverse mortgage does not involve taking out a loan.

“� e family home is the largest asset for most retirees and equity release enables you to use it as a source of retire-ment income,” Mr Szabo said.

Mr Szabo said that the family home is emerging as a very important source of retirement income thanks to equity release.

“Equity release allows homeowners to stay in their own home during retirement, while providing a cash injection that can help fund their retirement lifestyle,” Mr Szabo said.

Mr Szabo said that in exchange for an upfront cash pay-ment, homeowners agree to sell a share of the future value of their home.

THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaper Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 – www.themonitor.com.au

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The southern Yorke Peninsula tourist town of Point Turton has been one of South Australia’s property hotspots in the past decade.And if they continue the trend, homeowners at this spot will enjoy massive price rises worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.Point Turton – 2 ½ hours drive from Adelaide – has topped SA for price appreciation since 1999 with annual increases of 18 %, real estate analyst Australian Property Monitors says.House prices in the town overlooking Hardwicke bay have jumped from a

median $71,600 a decade ago to $382,500 and at this rate, will pass $2 million in the next ten years.Real estate agent Peter Tonkin, who has been selling in the area since 1990, said the boom was driven by signifi cant land release and home construction, and the momentum could continue.“With the amount of new land release and development planned – including a new shopping centre – I think the price rise can continue,” said Mr Tonkin, principal of Professionals Yorketown and Minlaton.

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THE MONITOR – Your Community Newspaperwww.themonitor.com.au

A t its Annual General Meeting in October Alliance One Credit Union, our only locally based Credit Union in

regional South Australia, will turn 40!Looking back at the challenges and achieve-

ments of the past 40 years, Alliance One’s message is simple, “THANK YOU”.

� e approach at Alliance One has always been to serve in the best interests of members and to support the regional community, because the community has supported the Credit Union for 40 years.

Alliance One Credit Union is a unique local fi nancial services provider with an extremely strong connection in regional South Australia through the employment of local staff , a diverse membership base and strong relationships with local businesses and the community.

Community support continues through the current Community Partnerships Program that has provided over $50,000 to regional communi-ties in three years, while a newly established “Club and Community Reward” program has been an-nounced for the benefi t of local community and sporting clubs.

Although being regionally based, Chief Execu-tive Mr Phil Lynch explained that this doesn’t mean that there are limitations to the products, services and access off ered.

“We are a part of an ever expanding rediATM network which currently stands at over 3,500 ATMs nationwide, the second largest network in Australia.”

“� is is a bigger network than three out of the four major banks,” said Mr Lynch.

“Whether it be enhancements to access facili-ties, the launch of our website, the introduction of VISA cards, or new applications in phone and mobile banking, our aim is to ensure that mem-bers have all the information and access methods they require,” said Mr Lynch.

Advancements in technology have been a large

part of doing business at Alliance One Credit Union. In 1998, it was the fi rst Credit Union to launch a dedicated website and in 1999, Internet Banking.

In a world fi rst, Alliance One Credit Union was also part of a group of credit unions who raised $100 million in a capital raising exercise. � e pooled capital raising enabled the Credit Union to access new funds that lead to the introduction of new products and services for members, without

compromising its status as a member-owned and community-based fi nancial institution.

Alliance One Credit Union has continued to support the local community. � e current Com-munity Partnerships Program has provided over $50,000 to regional communities in three years, while a newly established “Club and Community Reward” program has been announced for the benefi t of local community and sporting clubs.

� e Credit Union will celebrate the 40 year

milestone over the remainder of the fi nancial year, with the 40th Annual General Meeting of Alliance One Credit Union being held in October.

Alliance One has come a long way!From humble beginnings all those years ago,

we have been able to grow into a strong and successful Credit Union that remains as the only regionally based Credit Union in South Australia.

On 1st July 1970, at a meeting arranged by the Whyalla Business and Professional Association it was resolved to form a Credit Union, to serve the whole community of Whyalla.

� e name of this new Credit Union was to be the Northern Areas Credit Co-Operative Soci-ety conveniently abbreviated to N.A.C.O.S.

In 1980, a new branch was established in Port Lincoln. In 1999, the Credit Union expanded further with new branches opened in Roxby Downs and Clare.

In 2006, thirty six years after formation, our name was changed to Alliance One Credit Un-ion to better resonate with our broader regional presence and our increasingly diverse member-ship base.

Now, after 40 years, our membership base has expanded to over 20,000, while assets under management show continued growth reaching just under $200 million. Total member deposits sit at over $131 million and loans under man-agement exceeds $166 million.

But the more things change, the more they stay the same. Our philosophy has always been to serve in the best interests of our members and to support our people and our communities. � is focus has and will continue well into the future!

Alliance One provides you with full assistance to help you switch your banking relationship quickly and easily. � e local branch is located at (Branch location) or you can call 1300 344 481 or visit the website at www.a1cu.com.au.

– Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

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Thank you Alliance One for 40 years of success!

Life shouldn’t be complicated. And neither should your banking. That’s why Alliance One Credit Union offers Everyday Unlimited.Everyday Unlimited is a full access transaction account that gives you unlimited free transac-tions on a range of access facilities, all for a low monthly service fee.Monthly service fee $5.00Access card, Visa Debit, rediATM withdrawals and balance enquiries FreeBranch withdrawals FreeEFTPOS withdrawals FreeVisa Debit purchases when you press ‘credit’ FreeOnline BPAY payments FreeDirect credits FreeInternal transfers between accounts Free

Deposits at Branch, Agency or Bank@PostFreeEveryday Unlimited combines the simplicity of a flat monthly service fee with the security and safety of the Visa Debit access card.

Would you benefit from FREE transactions and HIGHER interest rates?Being 55 years or over has its benefits, like the opportunity to switch to our newly introduced account, Everyday55. With unlimited free transactions on a range of access facilities and interest rates that are higher than deeming rates, you might say “it’s just right for me”.rediATM withdrawals and balance enquiresFreeBranch Withdrawals Free

EFTPOS Transactions FreeOver the counter BPAY Payments FreeInternet banking access FreeTelephone (IVR) banking access FreeDirect Credits FreeInternal transfers between accounts FreeDeposits at Branches FreeDeposits at Alliance One Agencies FreeDeposits at Bank@Post FreeHigher tiered interest rates than Govern-ment deeming1, paid every 28 days: 4.65% p.a. on over$75,000 4.60% p.a. on amounts $42,000 - $74,999 3.20% p.a. on amounts$2,000 - $41,999 Plus no monthly account fees, discounts on general insurance2, specialised financial planning advice3If you’re 55 years or older, working or retired, you are already eligible for Eve-ryday55. With ongoing fee benefits, high interest rates and selected discounts, it’s the new account that will have you saying “it’s just right for me!”

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1 Above deeming rates for amounts $2,000 and over. Interest calculated daily on portion of balance in each tier.2 This Insurance is underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) AFS Licence No. 234708 ABN 15 000 122 850. Life Insurance is provided by Allianz Australia Life Insurance Limited (Allianz Life) ABN 27 076 033 782 AFS Licence No. 296559. Alliance One Credit Union (A1CU) AFS Licence No. 237584 ABN 13 087 651 198 acts as an agent for Allianz not as your agent, and as a mere referrer for Allianz Life. A Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for these insurance products can be requested by calling Alliance One Credit Union on 1800 814 766 between Mon – Fri 9am-5pm or available on this website. Any advice here does not take into consideration your objectives, financial situation or needs, which you should consider before acting on our recommendations. You should read and consider the relevant PDS before deciding whether to acquire any product mentioned. We receive commission on these insurance products as a percentage of the premium paid for each policy ranging from 0-30%.Further product information is available by contacting Alliance One and should be considered before acquiring this product.3 For superannuation portfolio balances of $100,000 and over. Bridges disclaimer. ® Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518.

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCILWEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

NEWS IN BRIEF

REMINDERS

Opening hoursWednesdays and Thursdays only

9 am to 4.30 pmCouncil provides Transport

Services including:• Vehicle Registration • Boat Registrations

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

All enquiries 131 084

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

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

Levies apply for businesses

Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfi ll or

BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse StreetAll enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays

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


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

Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday & Thursday

Opening hours9 am to 5 pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452Email: [email protected]

After hours emergencyMobile 0419 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

SERVICE SAWASTE MANAGEMENTLIBRARYCOUNCIL OFFICE

EMAIL ENQUIRIESPlease note that Council’s offi cial email address is [email protected]. All emails received via this address are then directed to the most appropriate staff member.CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDSNominati ons for Australia Day Citi zen of the Year, Young Citi zen of the Year and Community Event of the year close on 19 November 2010. Nominati on forms are available from the Council offi ce and online from htt p://www.australiaday.org.au/whatson/sa/page215.aspGAS = ORIGIN ENERGYResidents regularly contact Council with gas related questi ons. Please be aware that Council is not involved in any aspect of gas supply in Roxby Downs. Residents making enquiries relati ng to payment of bills, connecti ons and disconnecti ons, and emergencies will need to contact ORIGIN ENERGY direct on 132 461. Payment of gas accounts can be made at Australia Post, by phone or via the internet. SERVICE SA - CHANGE OF RULES FOR LEARNER DRIVERSPlease be aware that as from 1 September 2010 some laws have changed in regards to learner drivers. Visit www.mylicence.sa.gov.au for further details. New updated driver handbooks are available from the Council offi ce for a fee of $10.00 each.FIRE DANGER SEASONThe Fire Danger Season for the North West Pastoral District commences on 1 November 2010 and ends on 31 March 2011. For advice on what you can and cannot do during the Fire Danger season contact Council’s Fire Preventi on Offi cer - Trevor Kroemer.

When most people think of a library they picture a quiet peaceful place full of books. However, most

libraries today are social places. � ey are fun, vibrant and often noisy places

and Roxby Downs Community Library is no exception. Enter the library on a Tuesday or � ursday morning and you will be greeted with the sound of children singing and laugh-ing as they discover the joy of books and read-ing. � roughout the day you will fi nd students

studying while community members browse the shelves for the latest best sellers.

� e library has much more to off er than just books. � e Roxby Library holds a wide ranging collection of DVD’s and CD’s to meet most tastes. Internet and computing facilities are available including a wireless service. � e library subscribes to a number of databases including Britannica Online and PressDisplay, a great online newspaper service which covers newspapers from around the world. Books are available in Russian and Spanish with other

languages available on request. Marie Trezise Library Manager said “a book

group is run by the library and we would love some new members. Children’s programs are held all year round for various ages. If you have not visited the library for a long time or have not visited us at all come and see what we have to off er. � e best thing of all its FREE! “

“Remember the library is a community facil-ity and is there for you so if there is anything you would like to see in your library please let our friendly staff know,” Ms Trezise said.

LIBRARIES - NOT JUST ABOUT BOOKS

Mosquitoes are on the moveWith daylight saving upon us and the warmer weather approaching

more and more people are having BBQ’s with unwanted friends - the MOSQUITOES.

A total of 242 mm has fallen this year and with this amount of rain mosquitoes are breeding in all of the outlying water catchment areas around town and outside of Roxby Downs.

Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but can also carry diseases like Ross River virus. One small pool of water can produce thousands of mosquitoes each week. � e easiest way to control mosquitoes is to stop them breeding.

Roxby Water is treating the township storm water catchment area with “Prolink” pellets which regulate the growth of mosquitoes. � is will be a regular maintenance program over the next 6 months.

Unfortunately the Council cannot control the out laying areas of water outside of the town area.

Residents can also play a part. Here are some helpful hints on ways to control mosquitoes around the home and to protect your family and pets.

• If you have a rainwater tank or large water reserves, drop a small amount of oil or kerosene in the water to prevent mosquitoes breed-ing.

• Cover skin up in light coloured, thick clothing. Dark colours such as black or dark blue attract mosquitoes. � e thicker the material, the better, mosquitoes can still bite through material!

• Properly maintain your pool. Keep it clean.• Mosquitoes can breed in pot plant drip trays, still water in tyres

and dog bowls just to name a few places. � ese are ideal breeding spots for mosquitoes. Make sure not to leave the water lying around for an extended period of time.

• Get your local chemist to suggest a good insect repellent!

September Quarter Council Rates

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September Quarter Council Rates

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Aussies dads are uninhibited, with a whopping 56% of them walking around in nothing more than their undies and socks, according to a recent Bonds sur-vey.

Over 1,000 dads were questioned by Galaxy Research, in order to uncover the idiosyncrasies of the male mind when it comes to their undies and socks.

� e revealing study also uncovered an interesting fact with more than one-in-three Aussie dads admitting to wearing socks during sex. Does this imply that socks during sex are becoming a turn on? Surely not.

When asked about the ‘sexy’ statistics, leading Clinical Psychologist Dr. Janet Hall believes it comes down to dads be-ing simple creatures.

“…Men can only focus on one goal at a time – when they are focused on sex

they get the essential obstacles (undies and shoes) off . � e socks are not impor-tant to him.”

Bonds Ambassador, Pat Rafter was coy about his personal habits: “I’m not going into too much detail, but what I can say is that my socks are usually the fi rst thing on and the last thing off .

“It was also surprising to read that al-most a quarter of Aussie dads (22%) wait until their undies and socks fall apart before replacing them. Especially con-sidering these could be the same socks getting left on at intimate moments,”

He continued, “I’m with the 50% of Aussie dads who list ‘comfort’ as the most important characteristic when choosing their undies and socks. For me it’s about the fi rmness of the elastic, the softness of the cotton and how sup-ported I feel. And, of course, no holes in sight.”

� e survey also uncovered that almost two-thirds of dads are buying their own undies and socks, rather than relying on the help of their wives or partners.

“� is could be the reason why over two-thirds of Dads out there are walking around with holes in their undies and 81% have holes in their socks.”

Women, if you fi nd this alarming, it is time to take the decision out of their hands get them into some new comfy undies and socks?

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Be IrresistibleIf you want to make a good fi rst im-

pression on that woman over there, you’re too late. It’s done. “As soon as she lays eyes on someone, she has a fi rst impression,” says Frank Bernieri, Ph.D., a social psychologist at Oregon State University. It’s what happens next that counts.

Be Ready to FetchAn animated person is like a tail-

wagging dog. And she’d rather play with an eager pup than with a sleep-ing hound. “People who are expres-sive, as opposed to poker-faced, are considered attractive,” says Bernieri. “� ey might gesture or posture, or have faces that are easy to read, which makes her more secure in their pres-ence. We know where we stand.” � ink Will Ferrell, not Colin Farrell.

Ask, Don’t Tell

“We’re our own favorite subject,” says HurryDate.com CEO Ken Deckinger, “so if we spend the whole time talking about ourselves, we’ll remember it as a great experience.” Make her feel good and steer the con-versation toward her interests--that’s what he advises the men who sign up for his speed-dating service. � e longer she talks, the more she likes you. Bonus points for remembering what she said.

Get PhysicalMake eye contact and lean forward.

You’re interested in what she’s say-ing. Women fi nd an attentive man attractive, Deckinger reports. Getting her attention is as simple as giving her yours--and your body language does that.

Be Mysterious“Men tend to hold forth on top-

ics they know a lot about,” says Ann Demarais, Ph.D., coauthor of First Impressions: What You Don’t Know about How Others See You. Women call this male-pattern lecturing, and it bores the hell out of them. Resist the urge. Instead, intrigue her with a line like “Next time I’ll have to show you pictures from my trip to Peru.”

Play the Name GameWomen respond to their name

more than to any other word. Hearing her name stimulates the right side of her brain, which means she’s paying attention to you. Drop her name into the conversation a couple of times. (“Cindy, tell me more about your gymnastics class.”) Use it too much and you’ll sound like a used-car sales-man. Do it just right and she’ll fi nd you irresistibly charming--and you’ll be able to sell her on anything.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND NOMINATION FORMS CONTACT:MICHELLE HALES (08) 8671 0010 OR

[email protected]

COMMUNITY PERSON OF THE MONTHCOMMUNITY PERSON OF THE MONTHRoxby Downs

Overall Winner Harry Noll (68)

A GradeTony Hobrook (72)

B Grade Ken Niemann (76)

C GradeHarry Noll (68)

Ladies / JuniorJackson Millard (84)

SweepstakesMal Penglase (70), Robin Passmore (73),

Glen Mungur (76), Ian Jorgensen (76), Dougal Macleod (77) Neville Petherick (77)

Best PutterRob Paxton (29)Long Drive A

Robert CharmanLong Drive B

MissedLong Drive LJJackson Millard

NTP ARick RusselNTP B

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Overall WinnerChris Zanker (39)

Division 1Robin Passmore (36)

Division 2Ken Nieman (35)Ladies Junior

MissedSweepstakesRob Paxton (32)

Glen Mungur (32)Mark Dillon (31)

Andrew Bevis (44)Long Drive Division 1

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Ian JorgensenLong Drive Division LJ

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Main activities include scheduling jobs, quotations, QA/OHS compliance, hands on work and liaising with our customers on site and our TPS Adelaide office.

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POSITIONS VACANT

By Millie Thomas

The series of fl oods that damaged Roxby and Andamooka this year may seem like a lifetime ago,

but for Tandales Hair and Beauty, renovations to damaged areas of the shop in Roxby Central have only just fi nished.

Tandales were probably one of the worst hit businesses in Roxby, and possibly one of the most expensive repair jobs.

� e Monitor spoke with Store Manager Kelly Spillman, who at the time of the fl oods was in the forefront protecting the store from extensive fl ood damage.

“Our wooden floors were damaged from the fl ooding. Our wash basins were slightly damaged as well,” said Kelly.

“As a result of the damage to the fl oors, our skirting boards also had to be replaced, and upon replacing the boards we found a few problems within the walls as well.

“� e main desk had to be replaced and then some of our product shelves had to be repaired, as they were warped from the water.

“� e whole fl oor had lost its varnish and all of its wear and tear. Majority of it had lifted or cracked!”

In a business such as the beauty indus-try, these fairly basic sounding renovations

ended up being inconvenient for the run-ning of the business as well as costly. Wait-ing for items of furniture extended more than eight weeks in some instances and with the store being rearranged during renovations to satisfy OH & S regulations, the store lost business.

“Hopefully all of the repairs are all fi n-ished now. We started with our fl oors fi rst so we could get the salon back up and moving again, then we replaced the wash basins, so they’re all new, and the front desk replacement was an eight week wait! So now, fi nally, we have that,” said Kelly.

“� e products shelves have been fi xed to what we need them for, the same as with our wooden work stations. MPS came in and fi xed that for us.

“It defi nitely made us think twice about having wooden fl oors again. But the other fl ooring options like tiles would end up be-ing too harsh on our feet, it would be very cold and if you drop anything on them, they’re basically going to break.

“We had to change our front entrance around, which confused a lot of peo-ple, and as a result a lot of our ‘walk ins’ weren’t coming in. So that sort of stopped a few potential customers coming in.

“Apologies to our customers for the on-going inconvenience, but the salon is now fully operational and a better version of what it used to be!” said Kelly.

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DRIVER Experienced MC Licenced Driver required for overnight Roxby Downs to Port Augusta changeovers. Enquiries to BSH Transport 0405 134 427.

WANT the best exposure for you products or items for sale, then call Jody at the Monitor on 8671 2683.

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Tuesday 26 October PM and Wednesday 27th October AMTuesday 9th November PM and Wednesday 10th November AM

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Roxby Engineering and Fabrication has an exciting accounting position available and are seeking applicants

with a good and sound accounting background.

Responsibilities will include:• Processing AR invoices, statements and payments. Follow up on all outstanding accounts. • Processing AP invoices, reconcile accounts and payments.• Bank reconciliation• Balancing and completing month end accounts.• Fortnightly Payroll• BAS monthly statements, PAYG monthly payments to ATO as well as Year end reconciliation.• Monthly payment of Work cover, Year end Reconciliation and estimates.• Various admin tasks related to day to day operation and Financial Year ends.

The successful candidate needs to be MS Literate (MS Office, Excel and Outlook), friendly, well spoken, trustworthy, reliable, honest

and a self starter that can work independently. Knowledge of the Quick Books package will be to your advantage.

Please fax or email your resume to: Fax: 08 8671 1077

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ROXBY DOWNS’ LUTHERAN CHURCHServices are 10:30 am every Sunday Sunday School is 9:30am every Sunday during term time. (there are no evening services)FAITHWORKS’ CHRISTIAN CHURCHAn Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 10.30 am at Roxby Downs School ChapelKeith Moody Phone: 0414 570 871ST. BARBARA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH78 Pioneer Drive, Roxby DownsSaturday @ 6.00pmSunday @ 9.00amContact Fr Kevin Matthews on Phone 8671 0925ANDAMOOKA/ROXBY BIBLE CHURCH10:00am Sundays, Worship Service 6.30pm Fridays, Kids Club, 7 years + Phone: 8672 7213ROXBY DOWNS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH•cnr Tutop and Burgoyne Streets •Offi ce: 38 Pioneer DrivePriest: Mary Lewis Ph: 8671 0270 email: [email protected] Services: Saturday 4:00pm KFC (Kids for Christ-during school term) 5:30pm Shared Tea 6:15pm ALL agesSunday 10:00am (with crèche facilities) 2:00pm at Andamooka Healing Service: 6pm on the 2nd Sunday in the monthMidweek Meetings:Tuesday 6am Prayer10am Open Church - coffee, chat & sharing of craftsWednesday 7pm Home GroupThursday 9:30am Know your Bible Study Group Saturday 5pm Youth (12-15 years old)For details on any of the events phone 8671 0270

CHURCH

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

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ROXBY DOWNS’ FAMILY PRACTICEPhone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS’ DENTALDr. Harry Craven Phone: 8671 9031Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pmROXBY DOWNS’ MEDICAL PRACTICEMonday to Friday 9am-5:30pmSaturday & Sunday 2pm-5pm by appointment. Andamooka on Tuesday 9am-12pmPhone: 8671 1900VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE

Phone: 8648 5500• PODIATRIST - 22 OctoberPhone: 864 85706• DIABETES EDUCATOR - 22 OctoberPhone: 8648 5800• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - 4 & 5 November• SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - 4 & 5 November• PHYSIOTHERAPIST - 4 & 5 November• COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - 4 & 5 November• DIETICIAN - 22 October• CAMHS - 4 & 5 November• PHARMACY - 4 & 5 November• DASSA - 22 October

HEARING SERVICES9:00am-2:30pm Monday to FridayPhone:1800 006 303DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUGPhone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use)CRISIS CARE COUNSELLINGUniting Care Wesley Port AugustaRegional Women’s and Children’s Support Services: 1800 655 716 Crisis care line:13 16 11For immediate response if feeling stressed call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor 24/7BREASTFEEDING ROXBY DOWNS’ GROUP1:30pm - 3:00pm Third Tuesday of the month.At the Roxby Downs Public Library.TUNING INTO KIDSEvery Tuesday until November 9 7.00pm - 9.00pm at Early Years Parenting Centre, Pt Augusta. Learn to understand & manage your child’s emotions & behaviour. Bookings essential. Call for info: Sharon 8648 5800

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across the regionVISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday and SundayPhone: 8671 2001CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIESTuesday, Friday, Saturday & SundayPhone: 8671 2001ROXBY DOWNS TODDLERS’ STORY TIME 9:30am - 11:00am Tuesday & Thursday (repeated)Meet at Roxby Downs Library during school Terms OnlyANDAMOOKA TODDLERS’ STORY TIME10:30am Monday - Fun for 1-4 years. Phone: 8672 7018Meet at Andamooka Community LibraryPLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School Wednesday 9:30am & Thursday 1:00pmCall School: 8671 3207PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten9:30am - 11:00am Friday. Contact Kylie 8671 2447 ANDAMOOKA PLAYGROUP 9:00am - 10:00am TuesdayROXBY DOWNS’ HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE MORNING9:30am - 11:00am ThursdayMeet at the Dunes CaféRAPTORS CYCLING CLUB8:00am SundaySocial bike riding group. Meet at Stuart Road roundaboutROXBY DOWNS CHILDCARE6:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayPhone: 8671 0911ANDAMOOKA CHILDCARE7:30am-5:30pm Monday to FridayROXBY EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY GROUP3 yr old program Mon and Thurs 8.45am -12.15pm4 yr old program Tue 8.45am – 11.45amContact Gail 0439 683 609SOUL FOODEvery third Sunday of the month at 11.00am in the Cultural Precinct Art Gallery. Come along and be inspired!!RDRCCC•Races every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Red Dunes Race-way. Support and sponsors needed for track improvements. For more information please call the Club President, Trent Burton on 0417 235 779 or see our website: www.rdrccc.infoCINEMA AUGUSTA (Pt Augusta)Current Movies: Legends of the Guardians in 3D, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore in 3D, Tomorrow When the War Began, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Despi-cable Me in 3D. Various sessions available at Carlton Parade. Contact 8648 9999BUSINESS BREAKFASTThursday October 21 7:30am - 9:00am at Standpipe Motor Inn, Port Augusta. Addressing regional issues. Guest speakers include: Mayor Joy Baluch, Dan Van Holst Pellekaan MP & Mike Sinkunas, Director Offi ce of Small Business & Regional Development (DTED). Call for info: Dean Liebelt 8641 1444 or 0400 746 259 LIVE & LOCAL MUSIC SESSION12noon - 5.00pm at The Barracks, Port Augusta. Bring your own table & chairs. Tickets available at the gate. Presented by the Port Augusta Music Club. Call for info: John Sharp 8642 3361

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HAVE YOUR SAY . . .

“Yes. I don’t really know about Advantage SA”

Lincoln Tubey

“Yes. I don’t even know what Advantage SA is.”

Stace Reiss

Do you think that Advantage SA should have been kept as SA Great?

Do you think the change of name has lead to a loss of image?

“I t ’s good , but it’s not as recognisable as SA Great.”

Chad Oldfield


ELAY FOR LIFER The Cancer Council

ABOVE: The boys come out to play. From left Nigel Tuthill, Dan Hains, and Kaleb Gigney.

Winner of the Mr. Roxby fundraiser Blake Francis.

ABOVE: The Supa Trooper team won the prize for raising the most money.

LEFT: Kate Pedersen and Chloe Reschke-Maguire take a break in the running of the event.

RIGHT: Survivor Coral Barrett receives a flower from Relay for life chairperson, Kate Pedersen.

ABOVE: Sopana O’Neill puts the finishing touches to the face of seven year old Alisha Millar.

ABOVE: The Miss Outrageous contestants lived up to their titles.LEFT: Dancers from the Valda Inglis School entertained on Saturday.RIGHT: The makeshift Matador team won the inaugural Tug-of-War.

ABOVE: Kelly Spillman and Sam Summers are at the Mad Hatters tea party.

ABOVE: Carmel Paxton enjoyed being part of the Relay for Life.


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By Millie Thomas

There is an abundance of summer sports for the Roxby community, and just one example of these is Touch Footy.

A relatively new sport to the Roxby Leisure sports register, Sports and Kids Club Coordinator and touch enthusiast Kateland Fraser has brought the sport back in to play for the second year running, and depending on community support, will keep the season con-sistent.

“I had quite a few enquiries as to when it was going to be started up again,” said Kateland. “� e last season ended in March this year, but at that stage we weren’t getting enough people to fi ll two sides and play a game so it was stopped.

“We have had quite a bit of interest shown in this season so hope-fully we can get a competition up and running!” she said.

With training already under way , Kateland said things are looking promising for a successful season to come. “Last week we had three teams of seven, with subs so we could possibly make four teams if we get further interest, and we could then have a stable competition!”

For those who know little about the game of touch, or try and combine the rules of American football and touch to gain some form of understanding (such as this journalist), Kateland explains briefl y what the game is about. “It’s also known as touch rugby, or simply touch. � e aim of the game is for the players to score a try or touchdown by placing the ball on or over the opposition’s try line. A point is awarded for each try and the team with the most tries at the end of the playing duration wins the game. � e length of the play is normally twenty minute halves, depending on heat and regulations, they can be shortened.

“� ere’s very minimal contact as you can only touch the player, you can’t tackle them,” she said.

“We’re looking at playing probably 6 a side, with subs on the bench. People can nominate as a team if they’d like and if others who don’t have a team would like to nominate, by all means put an indi-vidual nomination in and we should be able to put you in a team.

“I haven’t set a closure date for people who want to join touch, because I want to see how the next couple of weeks go. � en I’ll look at bringing in offi cial nomination forms. So the next couple of sessions is kind of a come and try period.

“Anyone who enjoys a run and a team environment can play. It’s

a senior competition, but we have junior players joining in as well. � ere is no age limit, but I would suggest 12 years old and over

“We don’t actually have any set trainings, obviously when we’ve got more defi ned teams they can go and have their own trainings, but at the moment we’re all meeting at 7pm on Monday nights at the town oval for about an hour.

“Just come out and give it a go, it’s a lot of fun!”

Come and try touch football!

Jemma Sullivan played a strong game for the

dominant Bulls on Thursday night, while Kristi

McKenzie puts up a good defence for Miners Reds.

Rikki Weaver played a strong game for the Bulls on Thursday night.

Lindy Castle in possession of the ball is approached by sporting buff Caitlin Abbott

Two of Roxby’s cricket competition founders were honoured at a special oc-casion last Friday night when one was bestowed life membership and the other farewelled and thanked for his years of service.

Former resident Dion Pfi tzner was presented with Life Membership of the Roxby Downs Cricket Association and his co founder of the competition Yogi Secker, already a Life Member was suit-ably farewelled as he leaves the town after 21 years.

Association president, Craig Wil-son paid tribute to Yogi as a man who helped build the competition and to-gether with Dion.

“Without these blokes this associa-tion wouldn’t actually be here,” said the president.

He invited Yogi to present life mem-bership to his long time friend and cricketing mate.

Although Dion left Roxby a couple of years ago he returned for this special occasion.

“When I came here and saw what club Dion was involved with my future in cricket here was set. As a club cricketer he was a pretty handy batsman, bowler, wicket keeper and fi elder and of course he did umpiring and scoring and was always on our committees.”

Yogi told the small crowd of cricketers that Dion spent 12 years in Roxby and was involved in one way or another run-ning the association, president for seven years, vice president for one, secretary for two and always a delegate for his club to the association.

“� ey got this league going with four teams with the help of sponsorship from the Community Club. Congratulations Dion, your service was magnifi cent to this league,” said Yogi.

In response Dion said he got more out of the association and cricket than he put into it each year.

“You always do these jobs probably not expecting this type of stuff (life membership) but you do put your heart and soul into it, so when these things

come around it’s a very proud moment and that’s some-thing it is for me right now.”

He said it was very proud for him to be an inaugural member of the Roxby Downs Cricket Association even more so than being a Life Member.

“� e fi rst year it was suck it and see what would hap-pen, but from the second year you knew it was going to be a strong and thriving association and anyone who had any part in it was going to be rewarded,” said Dion.

He played a very important part in getting Roxby Downs players to be involved in the country carnivals and in the last few years those teams have been quite successful.

His message to the current members is to nurture juniors in the competition.

“� is association is in good hands and thank you for the invitation to return and for the great years. I want to see junior kids making all these state squads for basketball and footy – I want to be sitting down in Adelaide saying I played cricket with his old man or his uncle at Roxby.

“It’s been long enough now where there are kids who call this place home and they are going to be proud to represent Roxby in whatever they play. I want to start hearing a few names down there in the cricket scene.”

Dion said the next step is to look after your juniors and get them down to town and see what they’ve got.

Association President, Craig Wilson was pleased to report that only last week they had some good news about their juniors.

“I arranged about a month ago to get some of our juniors to a cricket academy down in Port Augusta this week and one of young guys has made the Upper North Under 14’s team, Matty Hayball, which is really good for the Association. I have had a fair bit to do with SACA over the last couple of months and we are defi nitely try-ing to promote our cricket association in SACA and get representation in the Upper North.

“It’s only going to grow our association and make it stronger,” said Mr. Wilson.

� e evening concluded with a special presentation to Yogi Secker for his work with cricket and the com-munity generally where he will be sadly missed after 21 years here.

“When you are with a good bunch of blokes, it’s easy,” said Yogi. “It’s been a long ride, but it’s been a good one, thank you all.”

Dion Pfi tzner (left) with Gerard (Yogi) Secker at last Friday night’s Cricket Association Presentation.

Life membership for Dion Pfi tzner

Farewell to Yogi

ROXBY DOWNS JUNIOR BASKETBALL

UNDER 12 GIRLSMagic 28 points defeated Slamdunks 14 pointsPhoenix 24 points defeated Lightning 18 pointsUNDER 12 BOYSPistons 24 points defeated Bulls 12 pointsLakers 25 points defeated Mavericks 23 pointsUNDER 14 GIRLSFlames 30 points defeated Magic 29 pointsBulls 22 points defeated Eagles 10 pointsUNDER 15 BOYSLightning 23 points defeated Magic 18 pointsCavaliers 39 points defeated � under 36 pointsBulls 40 points defeated Lakers 28 pointsUNDER 17 GIRLSPistons 35 points defeated Panthers 27 pointsLightning 47 points defeated Bullets 32 pointsUNDER 18 BOYS and GIRLSHornets 58 points defeated Magic 33 pointsEagles 44 points defeated Bullets 24 points

SENIOR BASKETBALLMen 12/10/10Magics 41pts def Chocie Soldiers 36ptsWes Knights 15pts, Darcy Kenny & Ethin Zeptner 9pts ea - Dylan Male 21pts, Tyler Golding 9ptsMiners 33pts def Roxby Rollers 15ptsJake Roberts 10pts, Cody Kenny 7pts - Nick Backhouse 4ptsDevils 46pts def Andamooka Roo’s 32ptsTyson & Rhian Hornhardt 12pts ea - Brody Elson 13pts, Todd Paull 12pts A Women 14/10/10Bulls 52pts def Miners Red 19ptsHollie Cockshell 16pts, Jemma Sullivan 10pts - Cassie Weir 10pts, Courtney Sims 9ptsHypo’s 46pts def Miners White 16ptsElysiah McCarthy 11pts, Maddy Evans 10pts - Kasiah Barrand 6pts, Nicole Darling 5ptsB Women 14/10/10Phoenix 39pts def Cougars 31ptsAbby Hick 17pts, Kirri Allen 16pts - Mel Rigden 11pts, Hannah Rigden 5pts

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By Millie Thomas

I t has been a long year for Stuie Orr and Stephen Finey. Both dedicated sportsmen in various sports and clubs in

Roxby all year round, the two young men picked up boxing this year and have since found success and incredible support from the Roxby Downs Community – the 300 odd attendance at the fi ght held in Roxby earlier this year being proof of that.

So now, some months later, the boys are coming up to their biggest fi ght yet – State Titles, which are being held at the Golden Grove Recreation Centre this weekend.

� e Monitor spoke with Orr and Finey’s coach Steve Rudd, an accomplished boxer himself, about the looming possibility of hav-ing home grown state champions.

“� ey’re very fi t at the moment,” said Rudd. “� ey are the fi ttest they’ve ever been leading up to a fi ght. We’ve hammered them this week and last week, they’ve had a really good work out and we’ll taper it off for next week preparing for next weekend.

“Orr and Finey haven’t fought there (Golden Grove) before. Both the boys have had a few fi ghts, and spent some time in the ring now, so all they’ve got to focus on is the opponent and what they’ve got to do.

“Stuie, to my knowledge, has got two opponents. So it all de-pends on his draw, as to whether he has one or two fi ghts over the weekend.

“His toughest opponent I feel will be the guy he fi rst fought in Roxby. I think Stuie has picked up a lot since then and has a good shot against him.

“Finey’s main opponent has had about eight fi ghts, seven of them being wins. We haven’t fought him yet, but we’ve seen him fi ght in Loxton, and he’s got very, very heavy, strong hands, he’s also very awkward to fi ght, so we’ve got to stick to our game plan when we go in against him.

“Fighting those with more experience is always harder. � e benefi t of state titles is there are three divisions for seniors. You’ve got your novice 0-6 fi ghts, intermediate 6-15 fi ghts and then open, which are 15 and above fi ghts, but with that, you’re not allowed to fi ght for the same state title two years in a row. So if Finey goes for novice this year, he can’t go for novice again next year,” explained Coach Rudd.

“It’s run in knockout rounds. I’ll use Stuie as an example; there are three boys in his division. If he gets the so to speak ‘bad draw’ he’ll have to fi ght Saturday and the winner of that will have to fi ght again on Sunday.

“Both boys have learnt a lot over the last six months and all of

those little things they were doing wrong in previous fi ghts, they’ve been working pretty heavily on and I think they’re both in with a pretty good chance of winning.

“� ere’s another tournament both in November and December, but we’ll go through state titles and see how we pull up. We’ve had a pretty big month having two fi ghts this month, so we’ll probably have November off and then we’ll see how they feel. We might have another go in December, if not, defi nitely January.”

Rudd, who is one among a number of men in Roxby who dedicate their time and experience to coaching young aspiring boxers, has seen his own success in boxing in earlier years.

“I’ve been coaching for about three years now. In my competitive fi ghting, I won the state titles fi ve times, two in light heavy weight and two in super heavy weight.

“I boxed competitively for about seven years, represented Aus-tralia in the Commonwealth Cup. I lost to an Englishman but that was a few years ago now!” he said.

And from his experience…“Both the boys have a lot of natural ability and if they keep their fi tness and dedication up they’ve both got a good chance of representing Australia.”

Boxers fi ne tune for State Titles

“. . . they’ve both got a good chance of representing Australia”- Steve Rudd

Stuie Orr Stephen Finey

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