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Trio of police hit our streets

Golf day raises over $30,000 for charity

Taj makes state team

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One hundred and seventy fi ve workers are due to be aff ected following major contractor Heading Contractors enter-

ing liquidation recently.

According to fi gures provided by the company, Heading Contractors owes approximately $9 mil-lion to lenders, $1-2m in employee entitlements including unpaid wages, $3m to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and $2m to unsecured creditors.

Th ere is also a further $22m contingent liability associated with the failed Balmoral Group, the company’s Northern Territory investment, with the potential to be reduced.

BHP Billiton is currently in the process of sourc-ing new contractors to replace Headings.

“On Friday Workpac was appointed to service the main contract vacated by Heading and has commenced receiving applications from former Heading workers to work with Workpac on this contract,” a McGrathNicol spokesperson told Th e Monitor.

“Th ere are two other former Heading service contractors that remain to be reassigned by BHP and new contractors are expected to be appointed to these shortly.”

Corporate advisory fi rm McGrathNicol partners Sam Davies and Th ea Eszenyi have been appointed as receivers and managers for Heading Contractors and are working closely with BHP Billiton and Workpac on this transition.

McGrathNicol have already received expressions of interest in the Heading plant and equipment.

Heading’s main asset was a mine specialised service contract for BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam Operations and BHP Billiton said it was sad to see things pan out this way.

“We sincerely regret this turn of events with Heading Contractors,” a BHP Billiton spokesperson told Th e Monitor last week.

“Th ey have served as a contractor at Olympic Dam for many years and in recent years, have broadened their business interests outside South Australia.

“Olympic Dam will do what we can to support the individuals who have been impacted, and we will work to secure a safe and non-disruptive transition.”

Meertens Chartered Accountants’ Austin Taylor has been appointed as the liquidator.

175 workers affected

as Heading spirals into liquidation

But there is hope

Fairytale win atBusiness

Awards

Winner of three awards Sarah Saunders, aka Fairybelle, after being named Best Micro Business, Most Popular Business and BHP Most Outstanding Business in 2014 for her children’s entertainment

business ‘A Sprinkle of Magic”. For more results and award winners see pages 4 and 5.

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Roxby Downs is the latest stop on Iain and Kelly

Wise’s life adventure as they take up positions as local police offi cers.

The couple , who

moved from the United Kingdom (UK) in Janu-ary 2012, recently moved from Coober Pedy to take up roles at the re-gion’s police station.

“It is just another part of our progression,” Mrs Wise said.

“We have been with SAPOL for three years

and so far we have spent a year in the city, then 18 months in Coober Pedy and now we’re here.

“We like country plac-es and getting involved in the community and making a diff erence.”

Th e couple said it was hard to leave Coober Pedy where they had become a big part of the community but when two opportunities came up in Roxby Downs Mrs Wise said they would have been “daft” not to take it up.

Th ey have both com-mitted for two years and are looking forward to getting into their new roles.

Th ey bring many years of experience and said due to their postings in their home town in Northern UK they are well equipped to handle themselves in a big min-ing town such as Roxby Downs.

“Coming from the Northern end of the UK where it is very industrial we are well aware of the major incidents that can occur,” Mr Wise said.

“ We a re h e av i l y trained in those kind of

heavy industry areas and Roxby Downs is a town like that.”

Their last posting in Coober Pedy taught them a whole range of things with so much cul-tural diversity.

They also learned about the Indigenous culture and developed a keenness for the out-doors.

Roxby Downs is not a big move away from Coober Pedy but Iain and Kelly said if they ever needed their Coober Pedy fi x they only have to travel to Andamooka.

Th e Wise family began their journey to Austral-ia a number of years ago after winning an English game show which won them an all-expenses paid trip to Th ailand.

From there they made a trip to Perth to visit some friends and made the decision to make the permanent move to Aus-tralia.

“We do miss our fami-ly and friends,” Mrs Wise said.

“We had both been in our jobs 10 years and were well respected, so we miss our colleges as well. It has been hard to start over.”

But while they said the fresh start was hard, they have begun to settle into

Australian life and were looking forward to set-tling into Roxby Downs and becoming part of the community.

Meanwhile in Anda-mooka there is a new policeman also looking to become a part of the community.

Tristan Fantinel has moved from his post in Elizabeth after six years to become the Brevet Sergeant at Andamooka.

“I was looking for a spot in a good town where I could work in a good community and get to know the people in the community,” Brevet Ser-geant Fantinel said.

“I want to provide a safe place for everyone to live in.”

Brevet Sergeant Fanti-nel originally began stud-ying to be a teacher be-fore deciding he wanted to become a policeman.

“I joined because I wanted to help people and do the best I can,” he said.

After starting in his new role on September 5 he has already getting to know residents and said Andamooka was “a good town, with good people”.

“I am looking to enjoy it (the role and living in Andamooka) as long as I’m here for,” Brevet Ser-geant Fantinel said.

DUI, public misdemeanor, bin crash

On Saturday night a 61-year-old male was pulled over and reported for having a Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol in Roxby Downs.

While on the same night a 29-year-old Why-alla man was reported for disorderly behaviour at a Roxby Downs licensed premises, Th e Rox-by Downs Community Club, and urinating in a public place.

Further, on Sunday a 30-year-old man was re-ported for driving without due care and knocking over bins.

Drink spiking warningIn recent weeks the police have been made

aware of a number of incidents involving drink spiking at licenced premises in Roxby Downs.

Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said it was ob-viously concerning and there were a few things people could do to help the situation.

“If anyone feels someone has spiked their drink or a friends then they can call us at the police station,” he said.

“Or if anyone has information into drink spik-ing or may know of someone that is doing it to call the police.”

In a brochure release to the public tips for are also outlined for staff to help prevent drink spik-ing.

Things like removing unattended glasses, reporting suspicious behaviour and following responsible service guidelines are just a few of things staff can do to avoid drink spiking.

Scam alertPolice have been made aware recently of people

in Roxby Downs sending money overseas and lat-er fi nding out they have been involved in scams.

Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said once the money has been sent there is little the police can do about it.

“I have spoken to the local Western Union Agent and they said while they can’t stop people from sending money overseas what they are go-ing to do is ask a simple question: are you sure you want to send that money,” he said.

“We urge anyone that is sending money over-seas to speak with someone fi rst or come in and speak to us at the police.”

Western Union have outlined a number of ways to protect yourself from fraud.

Ways of protecting yourself include not pro-ceeding with a transaction if you don’t personally know the person you are sending money to, it is an internet purchase, is for an employment opportunity or for a credit card or loan, just to name a few.

To learn more about how to protect yourself against fraud visit westernunion.com/stopfraud.

Trio of police to welcomed to region

By Patrick Glover

POLICEBRIEFS

Ian and Kelly Wise are the latest addition to the Roxby Downs Police team.

Tristan Fantinel has made the move from working as a policeman in Elizabeth to Andamooka.

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There are many good t h i n g s a s s o c i a t e d with warm weather:

barbecues, pool parties and Australian Christmas but there is another aspect brought about by warm weather that is not as festive – snakes.

With the weather warming up snakes are beginning to come out of their winter hid-ing spots and hitting the Roxby Downs neighbourhood.

“In the last week we have had four call outs, with two of them being snakes,” Environmental Forum Chairperson and Arid Recovery Education and Com-munity Officer Perri Carter said.

“They are cold blooded so during winter they go down into hiding.

“Th ey need heat for energy so during summer they come out and start moving around

because they are hungry.” Th e Environmental Forum,

with the help of Arid Recov-ery, is developing the Wildlife Awareness Initiative mobile hotline, designed to be called if people are having any issues with snakes.

A group of volunteers will be trained and be on call to help with any snake problems.

“It is a volunteer service in Roxby Downs that runs all year round, but at this time of year it is more important and people need to be more vigilant,” Ms Carter said.

Th e Environment Forum has applied for a grant to receive funding to allow them to train up more volunteers.

Once they have secured the grant they will hold a commu-nity awareness night aimed at alerting people of the danger and recruiting anyone that is interested in becoming a snake catcher.

Last year the hotline volun-teers had 28 call outs – and hence there is a need for more catchers.

“Some people get upset if people aren’t answering the phone,” Ms Carter said.

“But it is a volunteer service and they are doing their best to try and get to the phone.”

Ms Carter said there were also wildlife carers in town and this line goes through to them as well, if people have found an injured animal, but the main aim will be handling snakes.

There was one thing that everyone should remember, Ms Carter said, when it comes to snakes.

“Snakes are probably way more scared of you then you are of them,” she said.

If you have any issues with a snake, call the hotline on 0497 808 315.

BY PATRICK GLOVER


I t may be the off season but there is plenty happening at the football oval at the moment with new goal posts

to be erected before Christmas.

According to Roxby Council the current goal posts are not up to the standard re-quired and new AFL approved goal posts have been manufactured and sent to Rox-by Downs.

Th e Council came up with the idea fol-lowing comments people within football circles in town commenting that the cur-rent posts were not up to scratch.

“It will be good to think the posts will be up to the standard needed,” Council’s Water and Sewerage Manager and man-ager of this project Shane Mills told Th e Monitor.

“A couple of them broke at the end of last season and some of the supporters commented they were a bit short and wer-en’t up to standard.

“So that set us on the trail to investigate what to do.”

Th e goal posts will measure nine metres in height, while the point posts will only be six metres, with both being made out of

100 millimetre thick aluminium tubing all to fi t in with AFL made standards.

Mr Mills said Council has voiced the community’s concerns to the Far North Football League and said it was committed to the oval’s needs.

“It gets used a hell of a lot,” Mr Mills said.

“It is an ongoing issue, so we are using the off season to get it back up to scratch and we will then look to manage it in the future.”

Th ere was hope the goal posts would be in ready for the start of the season just been but due to a number of reasons it didn’t come about.

But now the goal posts are in Roxby Downs they will be erected before Christ-mas to give them time to settle before the start of next season.

“We are currently doing some upgrades to the ground so that takes priority, but once that is done the goal posts can go in,” Mr Mills said.

“Th ey will defi nitely be in before Christ-mas so they have time to settle for next season.”

It is still undecided what will happen to the old goal posts once they are taken out.

The youth of Roxby Downs are taking over the airwaves on RoxFM with the Youth Advisory

Committee (YAC) to join St Barbara’s Year 9 English class in hosting their own radio station.

Th e idea has been a long time in the making and the children are excited to get on the air.

“We want to introduce YAC to the community as well as advertise and get our events out there,” YAC member Ines Badman said.

“Th ere are limited opportunities for the Roxby Downs youth to do things, so what better than to promote the op-portunities that do exist.

“Support the youth movement and represent them.”

Th e group will undertake training where they will learn about commu-nity radio and what to say and not to say while on air as well as how to use the deck.

“We are always looking for good ways of getting into the community,” YAC

Executive Offi cer Kirsten Falt said.“It is good to get them doing things

they enjoy. “Some of them have already been

guests on Th e Vibe and other radio shows.”

Ms Falt said some members would also be using this for their skill develop-ment for the Duke of Edinburgh.

RoxFM manager Ross Wilson said he was looking forward to developing the skills of the young members from YAC.

“I love to see their enthusiasm,” Mr Wilson said.

“Th ey are like an open book.”Th ere are currently eight members in

the YAC group and three members will be on the radio each week then rotating and having three diff erent youths the following week.

YAC are looking to start in the com-ing weeks once they have completed some of their training.

Th e group has been tossing around names such as “Yakity YAC” or “Let’s have a YAC”. BY PATRICK GLOVER

New goal New goal post a post a score score for ovalfor oval

Who you gonna call? Snake busters!

YAC members Ines Badman, Connor Fenwick and Gemma Thomas with YAC Executive Kirsten Falt. YAC members will be

starting up their own radio show in the coming weeks.

Manager of the Goal

Posts project Shane Mills with

the current goal posts.

Youth talking Youth talking over RoxFMover RoxFM

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Jade Quinn and Jess Daw. Mat and Brei Smith.RIGHT: Sasha Yantewo.

Cheree Macdonald, Leigh and Kelly Malcolm.

Maddison Rose and Douglas Duff. Eugene Modystan, Roman Ramsey (Federal MP) and Paul Trotta. MC Ross WIlson.

Ronald Boland, Colleen Taylor with Eugene Modystach. Anita Mittor, Lisa Hewerdine and Jodie Custance.

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Olympic Dam

Cinema under the Stars

Come down and enjoy a night in front of the silver screen.

Friday 10 October 2014 Richardson Place

Find a spot for your blankets and chairs from 7.00pm

The Lorax – 7.30pm to 9.00pm The Castle – 9.15pm to 10.45pm This is a free event. Complimentary popcorn and ice creams will be served. BYO chairs, blankets, drinks and nibbles.

Judges comments:A Sprinkle of Magic

“What a huge year for A Sprinkle of Magic after a huge year in 2013.”

Raine & Horne“Their property portfolio has increased

by 46 per cent since April this year.”

Workpac“Workpac has grown its workforce from 248 to 318 in the last 12 months, making

it the largest Roxby Downs employer outside BHP Billioton Olympic Dam itself.”

Monadelphous“Monadelphous continues to

demonstrate alignment to zero harm through excellent safety performance.”

Shane Harding “Shane has a good respect for safety and is always fi rst to break the TCCC

book and start assessing the hazards.”

I t was a fairytale night for Sarah Sanders, whose inspiring business concept, A Sprinkle of Magic, took home the crown at the annual Roxby Downs

Business Awards 2014.

Th e company cleaned up in three categories: Best Micro Business, Most Popular Business and BHP Billiton Most Outstanding Business Award.

Dubbed the ‘night of nights’ for the commercial side of the township, Mrs Sanders said she was overwhelmed with pride and the support of community, moving into her eighth year of trade.

Although Mrs Sanders will soon be leaving Roxby Downs, she showed enormous gratifi cation for the support she had received, and the acceptance and em-bracement of her unique business concept to entertain youngsters in the region.

“After eight years of making children’s dreams come true, I am also so happy the community embraced my concepts and cannot believe in the success of my busi-ness,” she said.

Th e annual event was hosted by MC Ross Wilson from RoxFM with guest presenters and speakers including the

Business Forum Executive Steering Committee mem-bers, and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Asset President Darryl Cuzzubbo.

Defi ning Roxby Downs as a key element to BHP Bil-liton’s integration into the region, Mr Cuzzubbo said BHp was committed to expanding its existing operations and being a key player in the development of Roxby Downs and the widers region, as well.

Hundreds of members of the business community attended the Business Awards, dressed in glitz and glam-ourous formal attire for the red carpet, then dined on canapes and a two course meal, whilst edging to fi nd out who would take out each of the nine categories: Best Micro Business, Best Small Business, Best Medium Busi-ness, Best Large Business, Most Outstanding Business, MEGT Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award, Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award, BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Local Contracting Partner of the Year and Most Popular Business.

Renowned business heads and judges on the evening included John Rejack, Cecilia Woolford and Jodie Custance.

Federal MP Rowan Ramsey was also in attendance.

Dreams come true at Business AwardsAward

category winners:

Best Micro Business: A Sprinkle of Magic

Best Small Business: Raine & HorneBest Medium Business: Workpac

Best Large Business: Monadelphous MEGT Apprentice/Trainee of the

Year Award: Shane Harding BHP Billiton Olympic Dam

Local Contracting Partner of the Year: MonadelphousMost Popular Business: A

Sprinkle of MagicRotary Pride of Workmanship

Award: Jessica McKinnonBHP Billiton Most Outstanding

Business Award: A Sprinkle of Magic

Rina and Darryl Cuzzubbo (BHP Billiton).

Red Bollandts and Colleen Taylor.

Jessica White and mum Kat.

Award winners Cecilia Wolford, Tony Harwood and Leigh Malcolm.

Judges includedJohn Rejack, Cecilia Woolford and Jodie Custance.

The Raine and Horne crew picking a win in the Best Small Business category.

The Workpac gang take out the Best Medium Business Award.

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W ith another school year coming to an end and the Christmas season

not far away, local police are encouraging people to be mind-ful of others if throwing parties.

The South Australian Police Department (SAPOL) has re-leased a Party Safe guide aimed at giving people helpful tips to host a safe and fun party.

Roxby Downs Police Station Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said three of the most important tips were to speak to your neigh-bours before the event, set limits to noise, guests and timeframes, and follow the information in the Party Safe guide.

“What is important is that you plan your party,” Senior Sergeant Boylan said.

“Speak to your neighbours prior and tell them what is happening.

“We are a shift working town and it is important to treat people in the same way as you would like them to treat you.”

Other simple tips outlined in the guide include ensuring the number of people at the party is manageable, if the party is outside make sure there is lighting and avoid having balloon and party signs on the street encouraging unwanted guests.

It also references the off ence of underage drinking and includes a party safe notifi cation form that can be fi lled out and returned to the police station.

Senior Sergeant Boylan pointed

out the danger of letting of fi re-works in the Roxby Downs area.

“Th ere has been a tendency to let fi reworks off , which is illegal,” he said.

“It can light a bush fi re, especial-ly with all the surrounding scrub.”

Despite two major events re-cently (races and football grand fi nal) Senior Sergeant Boylan said attendees’ behaviour had been ex-ceptional.

“With both the races and the grand fi nal I went back to the ven-ues early the next morning and there were a number of cars still parked there,” Senior Sergeant Boylan said.

“It is good to see the drink driv-ing message is getting through.

“Nothing has been happening, and no one reported anything sto-len (from their cars).”

A shley Draper and his wife Marrisa can fi nally go on the honeymoon they never got to

go on all thanks to the Junior Sports Raffl e.

Mr Draper was drawn as the winner at the Far North Football League Grand Final recently and said he was ‘wrapped’.

“It’s the best $5 I’ve ever spent,” he said.

“I’d just like to give a big thank you to everyone involved and thank the OD footy club for the ticket.”

Mr Draper stopped in at the Olympic Dam Football Club three weeks ago and noticed the raffl e tickets and decided to buy just the one ticket and his luck has paid off .

Th e trip includes a cruise, donated by Phil Hofman Travel, which will de-part from Brisbane heading to Noumea, Mare, and Vila before heading back to Brisbane.

Mr Draper said he and his wife never got the chance to go on their honey-moon after they rushed their wedding to get it in before his father passed away, with his father passing three weeks after the wedding.

“I came up from underground and I

had a message from Tony (Weir) telling me that I’d won,” Mr Draper said.

“Now me and my wife can go on the honeymoon we never had.”

Th e couple had been looking at going on a holiday, but being in the process of moving house and expecting a baby in February they weren’t going to be able to aff ord it.

Th ere were 300 tickets available in the raffl e, that has been running since the May.

Th anks goes to the Junior Sporting Clubs, local businesses, Phil Hoff man Travel and the Sport and Recreation Steering Committee.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

A barbecue br eakfast for dads and their children will be held in Roxby Downs later this month.

Strengthening Our Families Coor-dinator Rebecca Eli said the breakfast would be an opportunity for local dads to spend time with their kids and get together with other fathers in the area.

“In Roxby Downs we often have unique family situations where fathers may work very long hours and fi nd it hard to spend quality time with their children,” Ms Eli said.

“We also fi nd that while the role of a dad has changed a lot to being much more hands on, some fathers can still fi nd it diffi cult to know what is expected of them as a dad.

“What this barbecue brekkie aims to do is provide dads with a chance to play,

laugh and enjoy spending time with their kids, together with other families in the area.

“Th ere will be lots of play equipment to keep the kids occupied, healthy food and other outdoor activities for every-one to enjoy.

“All you need to do is bring you, your kids, sunscreen, hats, a drink bottle and we’ll provide the free breakfast.”

Th e barbecue will be held at Lions Park on Saturday, September 28, be-tween 9:30am and 12:30pm.

Th e Dads ‘n’ Kids barbecue is sup-ported by the Strengthening Our Fam-ilies and Big Warm Welcome programs, which are a joint initiative of Country Health SA and BHP Billiton.

For more information about the bar-becue breakfast, phone 8671 9020.

‘Honeymoon’ win in sporting raffl e

Bonding BBQ for dads and kids

Party safe this festive season: police

Senior Sergeant Boylan is urging people organising parties to plan a safe one.

Tony Weir presents the winner of the Junior Sports Raffl e,

Ashley Draper with his prize.

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The Oasis Motor Inn and Restaurant is under new management under the

auspice of Anne Summerton, who is looking to change the perception of the highly regarded accommodation facility.

She said visitors had a promi-nent presence on site, due to the popularity of the motel, however she would like to encourage locals to utilise its off erings as well, in-cluding the restaurant.

“We want to make it a place where people go on a special date, somewhere a little bit nicer,” Mrs Summerton said.

“Somewhere you can come for dinner and have a relaxing night

with friends or somewhere where you can take that someone spe-cial.

“I just want to make Roxby Downs aware we are open.”

Mrs Summerton already has a few ideas in motion to change the place up, including the intro-duction of an extended menu and including continental breakfast as part of the room rate, where previously it was not.

Th e Oasis Restaurant aims to provide quality food and fine wines for customers and is open Monday to Friday.

The dining area can also be booked out, in full or in part, for functions, weddings, conferences or seminars.

Mrs Summerton has a pletho-ra of experience in hotel manage-ment, managing the Boston Hotel in Port Lincoln recently, as well

as a number of hotels in Adelaide and Melbourne.

She made the move up from Port Lincoln where she has spent her past fi ve years as an accredit-ed trainer in hospitality, business and retail.

Although only beginning on the September 1, Mrs Summerton said she has already been hard at work to instigate positive changes and engage with the community.

“It’s been busy,” she said.“Th ere’s been a lot of corporate

people coming up and business people - people coming up for BHP Billiton and contractors.

“Th ere are not a lot of just tour-ists that come and stay, although we do get tourist buses.”

Th e Oasis contains 52 rooms with 86 beds, a combination of queen and singles, and the restau-rant seats up to 100 people.

Oasis no longer a mirage

A group of young musicians have achieved excep-

tionally high grades in the Australian Music Examinations Board exams recently.

An exciting oppor-tunity has come about for Joaquin and Rafael Velasco, who will go to Adelaide every six weeks for lessons with top level teachers.

Wendy Heiligenberg, who came to Roxby Downs as the leader of the Madam Butterfly orchestra, has agreed to take on Joaquin.

With three hours’

practice per day she said he is making amazing progress beyond the capabilities of a humble rural fi ddler teacher.

Joaquin’s father, Doy, now an engineer, used to be a fl utist in the Manilla Symphony Orchestra.

Rafael Velasco is going to have cello lessons with Ruth Saffi r who was the examiner.

Roxby Youth Or-chestra is in conversa-tion with Ruth Saffir, cello, and her husband Keith Crellin, viola and violin, who are faculty of the Elder Conservatori-um of the University of Adelaide.

Plans are the pair will conduct a workshop in the April school holidays in 2015.

In the past two sum-mers several musicians from Roxby Downs have spent a week in Wagga Wagga attending the Riverina Strings Summer School.

Next year Joaquin Ve-lasco and Millie Young will be ready to take part in the South Australian Music Camp held in the July school holidays.

Th is is on the typical pathway towards joining the Australian Youth Or-chestra.

What the examiner had to say:What the examiner had to say:Luke Young Piano Grade 3 - A. “Played with sensitive and stylistic touch.”

Joaquin Velasco Violin Grade 3 - A. “This candidate has outstanding potential and in many aspects is well ahead of this grade.”Millie Young Violin Grade 2 - A. “High achievement for this

grade level with evident musical engagement.”Caleb Kemenvary Violin Grade 1 - B+. “Dramatic contrasts in dynamics

and the baroque style of bowing was very well executed.”Luke Young Cello Grade 1 - B. “A steady and stately performance.”

Amy Dospisil Violin Grade 1 - C+. “There is evidence of thorough preparation and a feel for the music.”

Sarah Perry Violin, Preliminary - A. “A promising start to your violin career.”

Young musicians hit a high note

Young musicians and their mentor: Joaquin Velasco, Luke Young, Caleb Kamenvary, Owen Lewis, Millie Young and Amy Dospisil.

New Oasis manager Anne Summerton is looking to change

the perception of the Motel.

Woman charged over stabbing

An 18-year-old woman accused of stabbing a young man in Coober Pedy on Sunday night will face court.

Police were called to a Coober Pedy address about 3am and found a man with stab wounds.

Ambulance offi cers took him to the local hospital and he was fl own to Ad-elaide for medical treatment.

His condition is not considered life-threatening.

The woman, who is known to the victim, was arrested and charged at the scene.

She was charged with aggravated as-sault causing harm and will appear in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on February 16.

Meningococcal warning to residentsSA Health reported another case

of meningococcal disease in the state last week, the seventh case in SA this month.

Meningococcal Australia is urging South Australian parents to know the signs and symptoms, check their child’s vaccinations are up to date and to act quickly if they suspect someone they know or care for may have meningo-coccal disease.

Meningococcal disease, while rare,

is a sudden and severe disease that can lead to death in less than 24 hours.

Symptoms can vary considerably and may include headache, fever, fatigue or drowsiness, a stiff or painful neck, sen-sitivity to light and vomiting or shiver-ing, cold hands and feet, muscle or joint pain, or a change in skin colour.

Th e late-stage rash may also devel-op which can start off as a spot, blister or pinpricks and later turn into purple bruise-like blotches.

In Australia, the fi ve major strains of meningococcal disease (A, B, C, W and Y) cause between 200-250 cases every year with the B group accounting for around 85 per cent of these cases.

Meningococcal disease can present as meningitis (an infection of the mem-brane around the brain and spine), sep-ticaemia (blood poisoning), or a combi-nation of both.

Around 5-10 per cent of those who contract meningococcal disease will not survive1,2 and 20 per cent of survivors are left with permanent disabilities that range from learning diffi culties, sight/hearing problems, loss of fi ngers, toes and limbs, and scarring from skin grafts.

Anyone who suspects they or some-one they care for may have meningococ-cal disease should seek medical atten-tion immediately. Parents wanting more information about the disease, signs and symptoms should talk with their doctor and visit www.meningococcal.org.au.

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Gareth Toms, Jane Gloster, Ross Wilson, Colin Williamson, Deb Price and Kath Messner enjoy National Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Buffel Busters that took part in this weekend’s working bee at Bon Bon station, including members of the Gawler Ranges Friends Group, Alix Palmer and Jenna Forbes from Roxby

Downs and Bush Heritage, Bon Bon Manager Mike Chuck.

Buffel Busters overlooking just some of the large bags of Buffel Grass hand pulled during the working bee.

Relay for Life supporters raise funds for a cause on Sunday at Formosa Crescent in Roxby Downs: (Back) Leleisha

and Marie Darling, and Julie Wright, (front) Melissa Spurr, Chelsea James, and Isabelle and Amy Pedler.


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Charles Nzama, Vani Quinn and Fungai Mupunga at Fungai’s farewell at the Club on the weekend.

Tony Holbrook, Kenneth Manyummwa, Donna Hill and

Karen Adams at the Club.

Stuart Eggart, Helen Eggart, Deb Castle and Rachel

Roberts relax at The Club.Connor has a day out at the markets on Saturday.

Jade and Emily Prause enjoy Market Day on the weekend.

Tim Whittle, Kieran Logue, Adam Kilner at the Tav having a beer.

Susie Kruger and Jaimee Langdon at the Tav

on the weekend.

Ev Hill, Jude Materoa and Janet Thorp at the Club.

Rose Sternal and Anthony Martin at the Tav on the weekend.

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NEWS IN BRIEFNEWS IN BRIEF

Roxby Council

Opening hours Monday to Friday9 am to 4.30 pm

Council provides transport services including:

• Vehicle registration • Boat registrations

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

All enquiries 131 084.

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

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

Levies apply for businessesRecycling can be taken either

to the Opal Landfi ll orBSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street

All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Wednesdays, Fridays

9:30am to 5pm Thursdays9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays

Telephone 8671 0500Email: [email protected]

Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.Toddler Story Time 10.30am Thursday.

Opening hours

9 am to 5 pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452

Email: [email protected]

After hours emergency

Mobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

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First quarter rates notices

The fi rst quarter rates notices have been sent and are due by Friday, October 17, 2014.

Roxby Council provides a range of easy pay-ment options.

Please refer to the back of the rates notice and/or contact the Council offi ce for further information on 8671 0010.

I t’s that time of year again – Roxby Council’s Annual Business Plan and Budget 2014/15 has been released, along with rates notices for Roxby ratepayers.

Council rates are a contribution each ratepayer makes towards meet-ing community requirements for maintaining infrastructure and pro-viding services. Every year Council must determine the annual cost of meeting these requirements, the details of which are outlined in the Annual Business Plan and Budget, which is available from Council’s website.

We’ve outlined some common rates-related queries below, as well as placed an overall explanation from the Local Government Association which describes the subject in more detail as it applies to all Councils on Roxby Council’s website. If you would like more information on your specifi c situation and circumstances, please get in touch with Roxby Council’s Rates Offi cer on (08) 8671 0010.

If my property value has decreased why have my rates still in-creased?

• Th e amount each ratepayer contributes is derived in part on their property valuation but not set by this valuation. Valuation is not the only factor considered when determining the total amount of rates Council collects.

• Each year, having determined the total budget required, Council then divides the portion of the budget to be raised by rates amongst all rateable properties. We then apply a portion as a fi xed charge to each property with the balance derived by the sum of all property for each type of land use in the area to then arrive at what is called the ‘rate in the dollar’ for each land use category.

• Rates are based on this combined calculation of fi xed charge and “rate in the dollar” (calculated on the property valuation) for each land use category. For the 2014/2015 year the fi xed charge component is $590. Also applicable to residential properties only is a Service Charge for Domestic Waste Collection which is $430 this year. In addition, Council collects a levy on behalf of the South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board. Th is is a fi xed charge (the same for all properties) and for this year amounts to $54.

Why are rates are higher in Roxby that in other areas with the same property valuations?

• In Roxby Downs the higher cost of operating due to our remote location, the high standard of facilities and relatively small number of rateable properties all has an eff ect on Council rates.

• While your property value may be similar to a property in another town or city, if their Council operating costs are less and there are more rateable properties within the area, the economy of scale will drive their rates down, but in any event is entirely a matter for that particular Council.

• Rates in each Council area are set by each Council. Th ere is no cor-relation between respective Council areas based on property valuations.

L ast week you may have noticed reduced speed limits and Cowell Electric staff working on the Arcoona Street road verges.

Th ese works were conducted to replace the existing copper water mains with a more effi cient poly pipe. Shane Mills, Water Operations Manager explained, “Following multiple leaks in a single month the decision was made to replace the 150 metre sub-mains piping”.

Council and Roxby Water would like to thank residents for their cooperation during this upgrade and for abiding by changed traffi c conditions.

L eaning and dying trees are dangerous to the community and will be

removed this month.

Following a formal tender ap-plications process Council has engaged Garden Concepts to complete tree trimming works in our township.

Sixteen trees will be trimmed and off -cuts removed from the site. All of these off -cuts will then undergo stump grinding and be used as mulch on local road verges.

Understanding Council rates

Water mains replacement

in Arcoona Street

RIGHT: The recent roadworks in Roxby Downs.

Tree trimming

LEFT: One of the trees which will undergo a makeover.

Meter reading

Quarterly water and electricity meter reads will begin on September 27, 2014. It is your responsibility to

ensure we have safe and easy access to your premises.

Please keep any pets under control and en-sure there are no obstacles of danger to our representative.


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WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

BOARD MEETINGSBoard meetings are held on the last

Monday of the month.Members of the public are welcome to

attend and observe.If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Offi cer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the

agenda.Confi dential discussions with the

Board can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.PO Box 85

Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818


Michelle Davis • George GiakoumisVicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Mary Lewis • Brett McNeilBill Boehm • Nidya Iwan • Di Stanton

• Cherie Gaskin • Sandy Sumsion

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

contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000Thursday, September 25 @ 7pm

Council Boardroom

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964Tuesday, October 7 @ 6.15pm

Club Boardroom

SPORTS and REC FORUMMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

TBC

COMMUNITY GARDENAngela Neyland 8671 0010

Thursday, October 9 @ 6.30pm

Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUMPerri Carter 0433 248 627

Thursday, October 2 @ 7pm

Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETINGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

Thursday, October 9 @ 5.30pmCouncil Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUMSasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010

TBC

WOMEN’S NETWORKLisa Hewerdine (08) 8671 0010

TBC

Th e S e p t e m b e r school holidays are coming next week

and there is so much to do for kids in grades three to seven.

In the July school holi-days the ‘Hectic Mayhem’ program was full with so many diff erent activities ranging from lino print-ing, a pancake party, ‘ex-quisite corpse’, plus more. All kids that attended had so much fun.

For the September school holidays the ‘Hec-tic Mayhem’ school holi-day program is out again with a great variety of ac-tivities to do, either free or low cost. Activities in-clude designing your own t-shirt, Filipino lantern making, pool party, Just for Girls and learn to play golf. Th ese activities are certain to entertain the kids and get them out of the house.

You will need to book your place as spots are limited, contact the Visi-tor Info Centre (VIC) to-day or phone 8671 2001. For more information on the activities call Kirsten on 8671 0010.

The local Arts & Culture Forum has recently commenced running monthly community art classes

for adults in the RoxbyLink art gallery and so far the classes have had very positive reaction.

Th is initiative came out of a discus-sion at an Arts & Culture Forum meet-ing about ways to increase awareness of the gallery as well as giving local people some art and craft skills that they may otherwise not have a chance to access.

A small group of lucky participants gather for an hour on the last Wednes-day evening of each month to learn a variety of skills, and those who have attended so far have agreed that it is a fun and relaxing way to spend an hour or so. Surrounded by inspirational art, new skills are developed and latent tal-ents unearthed!

Th e next art class will be on embroi-dery and will be held this evening, Sep-tember 24. Classes cost $10 and book-ings can be made at the VIC – phone 8671 2001.

For further information contact Jane Gloster at the Roxby Council at [email protected].

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PUBLIC NOTICES ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT FOR LEASE SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

ODT Australis Pty Ltd Olympic Dam

EmploymentOpportunities

ODT Australis is a major contracts provider to the Olympic Dam mine site and a fast growing company involved in mining, civil, earth moving, heavy haulage, demolition, rehabilitation and pastoral and resource recovery in metropolitan and remote outback Australia.

With over 25 years industry experience and service excellence, our specialist team of dedicated professionals has a proven track record of high standards in health and safety.

ODT Australis is heavily involved in host community interests and activities and prides itself on giving back to the community in which it operates using sustainable practices.

role:

LabourerApplications from experienced professionals with similar backgrounds will be considered.

Expected roster and hours: Usually 13 days on, 6 days off.

Dam vicinity.

The successful applicant will be responsible for escorting trucks, Washing Steel, Washing Machines, Spotter, General Labouring

experience in civil earthworks in the construction and mining industries as well as the following

• Forklift license

• Experience in similar role

in extreme temperatures

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team with team focused, punctual and dedicated, adaptable and forward thinking approach • High housekeeping standards

and safety

drug and alcohol examination • Willingness to work outside normal working hours, shifts and

selection and ongoing employment with ODT Australis.






Multi-skilled OperatorsApplications from experienced professionals with similar backgrounds will be considered.

Dam vicinity.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe operation of various mobile plant equipment and labouring duties. The

civil earthworks in the construction and mining industries as well

of competency

level of competency • Extensive general construction and mining experience • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team with a team focused, dedicated, adaptable and forward thinking approach

• Forklift, backhoe & skidsteer licenses • Loader and dump truck operations experience and high level of competency • General construction and concreting expertise, including

• OH&S/WHS training

medical clearance form part of the minimum requirement for selection and ongoing employment with ODT Australis.



ODT Australis is a major contracts provider to the mining industry and a fast growing company involved in mining, civil, earth moving, heavy haulage, demolition, rehabilitation and pastoral and resource recovery in metropolitan and remote outback Australia.

With over 25 year’s industry experience and service excellence, our specialist team of dedicated professionals has a proven track record of high standards in health and safety.

Plant OperatorMining and Production DivisionApplications from experienced professionals with similar backgrounds will be considered.

the Roxby Downs vicinity.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe operation of various mobile plant equipment and labouring duties and will

• Crushing and screening expertise

high level of competency • Dump truck operations experience

experience and high level of competency • Extensive bulk earth moving experience • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team with a team focused, dedicated, adaptable and forward thinking approach • Positive attitude toward safety and company goals


To submit your application please email your resume, cover letter addressing the above criteria and copies of licenses and

Email: [email protected], Ph: (08) 8671 0336

Positions Vacant Do you have experience in fitness, sports or the recreation industry?Are you looking for a new challenge?

RoxbyLINK is seeking vibrant, energetic and passionate team members to deliver a variety of fitness, sports and centre based programs.

Current Positions Available • Fitness Attendant• Personal Trainers• Yoga Instructors• Pilates Instructors• Group Fitness Instructors• Aqua Fitness Instructors• Lifeguards• Swimming Instructors• Café & Kiosk Customer Service Staff• Kitchen Staff

For more information please contactJamie Barrett – Human Resources Officer

RoxbyLINKPO Box 300, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Phone: 08 8671 0500 or 0409 888 931Email: [email protected]

Post Of ce & Motel

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


OPEN 7 DAYS

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

Post Of ce

LIGHT industrial property. 20 Olympic Way. Cnr Callana Rd. Roxby Downs PH: Dave Lomman 0427 822 284.

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

ADELAIDE Accom-modation – short term - 0412 106 646 www.seacroftapart-ments.com.au.

RIVERFRONT, HOL-IDAY HOME, For details visit: http://pelicanpoint.twothir-tysevenam.com. M: 0419 858 841.

ROXBY Downs 4B/5B/outside of-fi ce. Ensuite, BIR, pool, secure yard. 2min walk to shops, school & Tav. $450.00 PR Wk. PH: 0427 822 284.

To place a classifi ed ad contact our

team on 8671 2683.







HSEQ AdvisorApplications from experienced professionals with similar backgrounds will be considered.

Must be willing to reside locally in your own private accommodation

The successful applicant will assist the HSEC Manager in maintaining the safety management systems, promote compliance of safe work practices and conduct risk assessments

• Experience in working with AS/NZS 4801, AS/NZS ISO 9001

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated solid experience in similar role • in construction/mining industry • Working knowledge of current legislation • Risk assessment and formal incident investigation experience • Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Excel

• ICAM - Incident Cause Analysis Method training/experience • Experience in writing safe work procedures • Working knowledge of systems auditing • Demonstrated ability to present and tutor small groups

• Maintain the safety management systems • Continually improve the business performance in the areas of Workplace Health and Safety • Report on performance, achievement, compliance and events • Build and maintain relationships with employees, management and job owners. • Safety auditing • Creating and monitoring compliance of risk assessments and safe work procedures.

If you are passionate, motivated, driven to succeed and looking for an exciting and diverse company, please submit your application to ODT Australis.


To submit your application please contact ODT Australis for a registration pack and submit together with your resume, cover






Human Resources AssistantApplications from experienced professionals with similar backgrounds will be considered.

Position is Casual, Monday to Friday and based in Olympic Dam, South Australia.

The successful applicant will ensure the smooth daily running of talent management and recruitment and support the HR Advisor

• Experience in recruitment and talent management;

• Working knowledge of the role of statutory legislation and r regulations concerning Human Resource functions; • Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role; • Demonstrable analytical, research and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret and apply employment related legislation and industrial instruments;

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with a high level of diplomatic competence; • High standard of personal presentation and elocution; and • Full Australian driver licence.

• Background in mining or construction industry; and • Knowledge of Work Health and Safety regulations.

• End-to-end recruitment activities, including interviewing,

paperwork, inductions and orientation, additional training; • Recruitment and Human Resources administration; • Coordinate training and development;

medical clearance form part of the minimum requirement for selection and ongoing employment with ODT Australis.Applications should be submitted to [email protected]

• Cover letter addressing criteria as set out in Advertisement • Resume

ODT Australis is committed to principles of equal opportunity. Our selection process aims to ensure that selections for engagement, promotion or movement are fair and equitable and that they are made without discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, ethnicity, or disability.

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Wednesday Morning Ladies Netball

Term 4 2014 6 week trial starting Wednesday 15th October

Game times 9am and 10am Team nominations due

Monday 22nd September 2014 Forms available from Leisure Centre Kiosk

Current Crèche facilities available, bookings are essential as numbers are limited

If you are not in a team and interested in playing, please email [email protected]

If you have any questions call Regina or Beck at the

Leisure Centre 8671 0500.

Looking for a bit of FUN and EXERCISE

Autopro Roxby DownsPhone: (08) 8671 2200 Fax: (08) 8671 2277

Shop 1/24 Tutop Street, Roxby [email protected]

Pt Pirie & Adelaide

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Antique & Household RemovalsLocal, Interstate & Country Storage

Delivery Specialists

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

Body Massage(head, shoulder,

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Face Massage(Face wash, massage

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Chinese MassageContact: 0428 727 427

JAKES CONCRETEJAKES CONCRETESpecialising in:

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Outdoor Pool (29 Sep – 29 March)

School Term

Monday - Friday

6am – 10am lap swimming only

3:30pm – 8pm lap/recrea onal

Saturday & Sunday

10am – 8pm lap/recrea onal

School Holidays

Monday—Friday

10am – 1:30pm & 3:30pm - 8pm

Saturday & Sunday

10am – 8pm

lap/recrea onal

Public Holidays

12pm – 5pm

Under 10 Policy

Children under the age of 10 years must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all mes—if not, they will not be granted

entrance to the facility. Any Children under 10 who enter the facility without a supervising adult will be required to leave

immediately and return with a supervising adult.

Opening Times

Indoor Pool (open year round)

Monday - Friday

6am – 10am: Public lap swimming & hydrotherapy

6pm – 9pm: Public lap swimming &

hydrotherapy

Saturday & Sunday

8am – 1pm: Public lap swimming &

hydrotherapy

School Holidays

No changes to the indoor pool

Public Holidays

12pm – 5pm: Public lap swimming & hydrotherapy

*Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday

* Times are subject to demand and weather condi ons

* Current as of (17/08/14)

The second week of finals were played on Wednesday, September 17 at the Roxby

Downs Golf Club.

Dead Eye Dicks v Opal Cutters: Opal Cutters started the singles strong with Dion Patterson (OC) and team captain Charlie Lucas (OC) hitting the boards with 2 – 0 wins over the opposition. After a week’s rest Dead Eye Dicks came back taking the next two singles with Wi Pitau (DED) winning 2 – 0 and Richard Pitau (DED) winning 2 - 1 over their opponents. Continuing the winning streak into the reverse sin-gles Troy Giddens (DED) took another win for Dead Eye Dicks making it 3 – 2 after fi ve games in favour of Dead Eye Dicks. Not to let them run away with it, Dion Patterson (OC) won his reverse singles 2 – 0 to make it 3 - all. Another strong performance by Wi and Richard Pitau (DED) gave them both reverse single wins and the lead at 5 – 3 after eight singles games. Seeing they could not lose any more games to stay in it, Opal Cutters responded with winning both doubles games. Dion Patterson and Michael (Pickles) Wed-ding winning 2 – 1 and team mates Charlie Lucas and Alan (Staff y) Heath winning 2 – 0. Th is left the scores at fi ve each with one game to go. As the pressure was rising on both teams it was going to be a tough fi ght to the finish, Opal Cutters proving too strong with some excel-lent darts by Dion Patterson and Charlie Lucas.

FODFA v ISITIN?: After a win last week against Four Play, ISITIN? were on a high coming into this game. Th is being well refl ected by team captain Riaan Grobler (III) and Mark (Smith-ers) Netherton (III) starting the fi rst single games off with 2 – 0 wins over the opposition. Andrew (Swanny) Swanson took to the board claiming another win for ISITIN? with his 2 – 1 win. Not to let the pressure get to him Andrew (Andy) Tyler (FODFA) responded with a 2 – 1 win on his op-ponent. Rounding out the fi rst singles with ISITIN? leading 3 -1. Into the re-verse singles there was another solid performance by ISITIN? with Riaan Grobler, Mark (Smithers) Netherton and Andrew (Swanny) Swanson all winning their matches. Th is gave them the early win for the night at 6 – 1 after seven games.

Opal Cutters have gone straight into the grand fi nal, where they will play the winner out of Dead Eye Dicks and ISITIN? who play on Wednesday, Sep-tember 24.

Another night of great darts as the tornament head to the end of the sea-son. Dion Patterson (OC) and Wi Pitau (DED) each throwing a 180 along with Aaron (A-Storm) Laister throwing the highest peg out of 90 (4, Triple 18, Double 16).

All the best to those still fi ghting it out. Bad luck for FODFA, we look for-ward to seeing you next year.

Opal Cutters advance to darts grand fi nal

A t Roxby Downs A r e a S c h o o l (RDAS) there was

a mountain of children dressed and ready to show support for their favourite team on Friday, September 12.

The ‘Footy Colours Day’ was swamped by youngsters decked out in sporting code clothing.

Money raised went towards the Fight Can-cer Foundation to assist youngsters battling with illness.

Footy fever at school for great

cause

FROM TOP: Wi Pitau eyes off his next peg and Andrew (Andy) Tyler throws another dart.

Young Todd loves his AFL.

(Back) Caroline and

Emily, (middle) Gabbi,

Jasmine and Maddyson,

(front) Tayah.


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Local teenager Jaydn Brind has been making an impact on the football scene in Adelaide, winning the

Sacred Heart College 1st XVIII Best and Fairest and playing an important part in the West Adelaide Under 18 fi nals’ campaign.

West Adelaide won the Under 18 com-petition last Friday night and coach Jarrod Meers said Jaydn played an “exceptional game”.

In the Grand Final Jaydn had 25 posses-sions (second highest on the ground), three tackles, seven marks, three clearances, 11 inside 50’s and kicked one goal and three behinds.

“Th e last seven weeks since Sacred Heart football has fi nished he has been instru-mental, especially his last four fi nal games,” Meers told Th e Monitor following the week-end.

Jaydn fi nished in the top three for the club’s best fi nals’ players this year, but Meers said he has put in a lot of work to get to where he is now.

Th e West Adelaide Football Club (WAFC) brought Jaydn down from Roxby Downs last year and has been developing him into a league footballer.

“He has been fantastic, he has lost eight or nine kilograms throughout the season after we pushed him hard earlier in the season,” Meers said.

“He went back to Roxby for Christmas

and came back and he wasn’t in good nick.“So we pushed him hard massively and

he didn’t play the fi rst four or fi ve games. From that point on, Meers said Jaydn has

moved from strength to strength and now he is in “ripping nick”

“To his credit he went away and did a lot of work with our fi tness staff and got his diet right with help from our dietician,” he said.

“He is now in ripping nick, a real athlete – it has been an amazing transformation.”

“Everything that has been thrown at him he has taken on board, he is very coachable.

“You tell him to do something and he’ll do it do it, he is one of the most coachable kids I have ever coached.”

Meers said he has also benefi ted from becoming mates with South Australia’s top AFL draft prospect for this year, Sam Dur-din.

Th e pair met while schooling together at Henley High last year, before Jaydn moved to Sacred Heart, and Jaydn has benefi tted from “living and breathing the same training regimes”.

He has made a name for himself as a big name player, not only performing in West Adelaide’s fi nals’ campaign but also the big matches at Sacred Heart.

Sacred Heart 1st XVIII coach Anthony Goodrich said this was just one of the qual-ities that led to his best and fairest win this season.

“He polled in every game but one with votes going to the six best players in each game,” Goodrich said.

“He has had a really consistent year.“He has played in the middle for most of

it (season) and he is a real ball getter, he’s a strong kid – stays over the ball, and he’s a good tackler.

“He’s good in traffi c, fi nds the football and reads the ruck well – he has just got better and better.”

Goodrich described Jaydn as a “nice kid” who was well respected among his team mates. He said his traits may fi nd him in the leadership group next year.

Th e football future looks bright for Jaydn according to both his coaches with the strong midfi elder still only in Year 11 and one of the younger Under 18’s at WA.

“He is still relatively young, at only 17, technically he still has another year left in Under 18’s,” Meers said.

“We have a saying here, once you’re here, your birth certifi cate goes out the window.

“He is too young for the draft this year but it will be his draft year next year and we’ll see how his footy progresses next year but we will defi nitely be encouraging him to nominate for the draft.

“We defi nitely think he’s got draftable qualities – he’s strong, balanced and a good decision maker which has been a key mes-sage from recruiters the past couple of years: you can play football but you must be a good decision maker.”

Jaydn is not the only Roxby Downs Foot-baller to be making his mark at the WAFC this season, with Tom Schott and Dylan Male both playing league games this season.

Meers said he hoped to see more Roxby Downs footballers at the club in the coming years.

The Royal Flying Doctors Ser v ice Roxby Downs Auxiliary along with the

Roxby Downs Golf Club raised over $30,000 on the weekend through their annual golf day and giant auction.

All funds raised go towards help-ing the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS).

“It went really, really well, it was a really good day,” RFDS president Scott “Yak” Gaskin told Th e Moni-tor following the auction.

“It was really well supported and we are grateful for all of the dona-tions we received and the people on the day.”

Some of the auction items includ-ed a BHP Billiton underground ex-perience, wall art, various vouchers, RFDS logo-based fi re buckets, gar-den furniture, children’s toys and many other items.

A good crowd also turned out to watch the ODT Australis fi reworks spectacular to fi nish the evening.

“A massive thank you to the whole community, whether it be people that donated money or items for the auction, bidders on the day or people that simply attended the day,” Mr. Gaskin said.

“We couldn’t do what we do with-out you (the community).”

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Football future bright for Brind

RFDS raises over $30,000 at fundraiser

TOP LEFT: Deb Adams, Gareth Toms,

Scott Gaskin with a generous cheque for the RFDS Roxby

Downs Auxiliary.TOP RIGHT:

Auctioneer Craig Shearer starts off the auction with a bang.LEFT: Tyson Hornhardt

plays a round.RIGHT: Sandy Sumsion, Michelle Gillings, Deb Price and Vicki Mason

enjoy the golf day.

Jaydn Brind in action for West Adelaide this season.

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Just four months after breaking his arm, local Moto X sensation Taj Gow-Smith has been selected for the

South Australian team to compete at the upcoming National Titles in Moto X.

Following his win in the fi rst round, Taj had a massive crash in training at the Rox-by Downs track and was not able to com-pete in the second round costing himself a possible 75 points.

“When I got injured I was really sad that I missed a round of the State Titles because I was hoping to do really well after winning the fi rst round,” Taj told Th e Monitor.

“I knew I would be too far back in the points to still win it and that meant I prob-ably wouldn’t make the state team either.

“Dad just kept telling me to go out and have fun for the rest of the year and just ride with no expectation and pressure.

“Th en I won all other rounds and now I’m in the team, so I’m pretty pumped.”

Taj took out four out of the fi ve state title rounds, only missing out on round two – where he was injured, fi nishing the season in third place, which would have usually meant missing a spot in the state team with only the top two riders selected.

But due to a change in selection policy, where riders are picked on performances rather than placings, Taj found himself in the state squad competing in Appin, New South Wales, this weekend.

“I was really excited. Dad just said I had a letter and as I read I realised what it meant.

“I cried, I was so happy,” Taj said.“It means a lot to me, and makes me

proud to represent SA at the national titles and be in the team with my race buddies.

“It was something I really wanted to achieve this year, but when I broke my arm I didn’t think it was possible to get back and have a chance of making the team, so I feel really lucky now.”

Taj will now compete against around 70

of the countries best riders, including cur-rent world champion Jett Lawrence, with only 40 riders making it through the heats.

Taj will be one of the youngest in his class making it difficult for the Roxby Downs’ rider. But it is something that isn’t bothering him.

“If I get through that (the heats) I will be pumped,” Taj said.

“It is just such a great experience to race these kids that are so fast - can’t wait.”

Since his injury Taj feels he is riding bet-ter and the accident has made him appre-ciate the sport more, saying he never once thought about giving up the sport he loves and says Moto X is his life.

He will be hoping he can take some of his form from the recent state titles meets to the national meet.

“I had some really good races at state ti-tles and to win every round I did was really cool,” Taj said.

“It was good to go to Victoria a few times just to see rougher tracks and faster kids.

“It shows me I have a lot of areas I can improve on to get better and it was also good to meet more mates at the tracks.”

Taj’s father, Clint Gow-Smith, said he was “super proud” of his eff orts in just his second year of racing.

“Breaking his arm after such a promising start to the year was a huge setback and then to win the four out of fi ve state title rounds he raced at - we couldn’t ask more,” Clint said.

“Taj is determined to succeed in his cho-sen sport but has displayed great sports-manship this year and that’s what we are most proud of.”

Taj credited his success to his parents and his sister, as well as his coach Shane Metcalfe.

He also thanked his sponsors Maits Tyres, Roxby Fabrication and Engineering, Outlaws Coatings, Coast KTM, Y- AIM (Shane and Amy Metcalfe), Rapid Custom Graphics, Th e Monitor, SPMX Auto Pro, and Blackchrome. Taj in action and INSET RIGHT: Taj with his letter of offer from Motorcycling South Australia.

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