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STOP! Before it’s too lateHermit St residents call for fast action to slow drivers downROXBY DOWNS...Hermit Streetresidents have lashed out at coun-cil’s ‘go slow’ on roundabouts, fol-lowing the latest car accident in oneof Roxby Downs’ ‘hot spots’ forspeeding drivers.Local residents are up in arms aftera car careened off the road at thecorner of Hermit and MuloorinaStreets at around 10.30pm on Thurs-day, June 17, knocking a street poleand its footings, clear over a fenceand into the back yard of the cornerhouse.According to Roxby Downs police,a 20-year-old Roxby Downs manwas reported for driving in a man-ner dangerous, exceeding the speedlimit, exceeding the prescribed con-centration of alcohol (0.110 percent), driving whilst suspended andcontravening safety maintenanceprovisions.In laymen’s terms, contraveningsafety maintenance provisionsmeans he was driving a vehiclewhich had not been maintained in acondition that enables it to be drivensafely.These charges come as a result ofthe Hermit St accident on June 17.The house in question, owned bylocal contract company Cavpower,was completely rebuilt in 2000 af-ter a car careened through the frontbay window, through five rooms andout the back wall into the neigh-bour’s back yard.Since then, the house’s latest resi-dents, who asked to remain anony-mous, have added boulders to theirfront-yard landscaping to deter runa-way cars.“Cars are for roads – this justshouldn’t happen,” one of thehouse’s current residents told TheMonitor last week.“We shouldn’t have to move but weshould be able to feel safe sleepingin this house at night.“But we’re still picking up concreteout of our back yard where the streetpole landed.”The house’s residents are talkingclosely with Roxby Downs Councilabout proposals for two roundaboutson Hermit St.But other Hermit St residents arewarning it may be a case of “too lit-tle too late”.

Donna Haugum told The Monitorshe has seen as many as eight acci-dents at the same spot in the pastfew years.“Most of them can pick themselvesup and drive away so the policenever hear about it but you can seethe tyre marks up and down thestreet,” she said.“And if we do call the police, by thetime the call’s been diverted throughto Port Augusta the driver is gone.”Mrs Haugham said she has taughther children to run to the back ofthe house if they hear brakes squeal-ing in the street.Zolly Ferenci, another Hermit Stresident who has woken up in thenight to find a car crashed in hisfront yard, believes roundaboutswill solve the speeding problem inHermit St.“I’ve lived in Hermit St since 1989when it was a dead end street, butsince the day they opened up the

new area people have been using itlike a race track,” he told The Moni-tor.While Hermit St was identified bycouncil and the Roxby Road SafeCommittee as a ‘hot spot’ for speed-related car accidents more than fouryears ago, plans for the proposedroundabouts have been too long incoming to fruition, according toformer Town Board member andHermit St resident Merv Rogers.“It amazes me that they can get afestival up and running in a coupleof weeks but they can’t get a rounda-bout built in more than three years,”Mr Rogers said. “It’s time for coun-cil to get their priorities right – be-fore someone gets cleaned up by oneof these cars and killed.”Municipal works manager RobertBarker told The Monitor that RoxbyDowns Council will call for tenders,both locally and state-wide, in thecoming weeks, to begin work on the

proposed roundabouts. “Following extensive research,planning and design Council willproceed with calling for tenders thisweek for the construction of newroundabouts in Hermit Street at theintersections with Kennebery Cres-cent and Wirrda Streets.“We’re very aware that excessivespeed along Hermit St is of a con-cern. This treatment, along withothers being investigated for theArcoona Street and Pioneer Driveintersection should greatly assist.“However, traffic control devicesare very expensive, need to befunded by ratepayers. Alone theywon’t cure the problem.“Community participation throughRoxby Road Safe is an importantelement into improving road safetyin town.“Motorists need to be more respon-sible when they’re driving within thetown limits.

“The speed limit of 50km an hourapplies to all township streets.“This has been introduced state-wide for the safety of residents andmotorists alike.“Essentially excessive traffic speedis a blight on our great communityand puts residents at risk.”Father Jim Monaghan – chairman ofthe Roxby Road Safe Committeeand a Community Board Mentor,has also called on drivers to be moreresponsible.The Hermit St roundabout issue hasbeen tabled before the committeefor almost three years, he told TheMonitor this week.“We were first notified about theroundabouts a couple of years ago.“That was given as one of the rea-sons given by Council as to whyfootpaths weren’t being kept up toscratch because they’d only beripped up when the works weredone.“We recently raised the issue againand Council advised us theroundabouts are due soon – it’s arelief to hear that because we haveconcerns about vulnerable road us-ers such as pedestrians, kids onbikes and skateboards.“We keep coming back to the FatalFive that the police are always high-lighting which include speed andalcohol – key causes of serious ac-cidents. In response to those con-cerns we ran that Roxby Roadsafeexercise in March – and soon we’llhave our Roxby Roadsafe banner intown which will highlight those Fa-tal Five and encourage people todrive safely.“Each of us, behind the wheel, is apotential killer - drivers need tothink of that.“Residents can have a say on theseissues – their opinions are important– by attending our committee meet-ings or emailing me –[email protected].”For more information about RoxbyRoad Safe, log onto www.rrs.roxbydowns.com . Roxby Road Safe willmeet at the council boardrooms onAugust 19, at 5.30pm.

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STOP...Zolly Ferenci heads up a team of Hermit St residents calling for fast action on too-fast driversin this local ‘hot spot’.

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September 12, 2000 - Roxby Downs police reports asreported in local and national media.A speeding driver launches his vehicle through the frontwindows of the residence at the corner of Muloorina andHermit Streets, hitting a man sleeping in his bed and driv-ing him and the bed out the back wall of the house.The resident, drivers and passenger are not seriously in-jured but the house is significantly damaged structurally.2002/03 Budget – ‘Creating our Future’ as distributedto residents, June-July 2002Municipal Services...Allocation allowances over andabove operational requirements in this year’s budget in-clude the following: Traffic Control Devices – Hermit St$60,000Report of Roxby Downs Town Board meeting - Wednes-day, October 2002Traffic Control...M Rogers asked if we can fast track thespeed humps for Hermit Street. B Boehm stated designs,justification and regulatory approvals for appropriate traf-fic control devices were being designed with a view toconstruction in the new yearReport of Roxby Downs Town Board meeting - Wednes-day, April 9, 2003Hermit St...Design of roundabouts at Kennebery andWirrda Streets has been finalised following extensive in-vestigation. Letters of notification have been sent to allowners adjacent to the area. Advertising and promotionwould appear in The Monitor. Roundabouts along withline marking, should ensure that speeds significantly re-duce. Merv Rogers asked when works were going to com-mence. Bill Boehm indicated that works would be ap-proximately three months time.2003/04 Council Budget – ‘Creating Our Future – Mark2) as distributed in The Monitor – August 14, 2003Capital Works...Council’s capital works program isfunded with substantial grant funding ($264k); with sig-nificant contribution for asset maintenance works fromCouncil’s financial reserves. Hermit St Roundabouts -$80,000Excerpt from The Monitor - September 11, 2003Costs of road-side repairs on the rise...“We’ll be spend-ing around $100,000 this year in Hermit St because peo-ple are travelling as much as 100km an hour in an urbanarea. “Really, the message is, council and the traffic au-thority have been asked to fix a community problem -but perhaps we need to deal with the local philosophyfirst.”Excerpt from The Monitor – February 26, 2004Roundabout designs finalised...Council contractors haverecently undertaken detailed investigation of precise lo-cation and level of underground services associated withthe proposed construction of roundabouts in Hermit St,at the Wirrda and Kennebery Crescent intersections. Thisfollowed preliminary designs being placed on public ex-hibition in 2003. With all going well, detailed designswill soon be finalised with tenders and construction tofollow in 2004. While in Roxby, Council’s traffic engi-neering consultant has also taken the opportunity to checkimpacts on services on a possible future re-design of theArcoona Street and Pioneer Drive intersecton.June 17, 2004 - Roxby Downs police and resident re-ports as reported in The Monitor – Your CommunityNewspaper, July 1, 2004A car careens off the road at the corner of Hermit andMuloorina Streets in the early hours of the morning onThursday, June 17, knocking a street pole and its footings,clear over a fence and into the back yard of the cornerhouse.

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ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby DownsCouncil this week called for tenders tobuild two roundabouts in Hermit St,just weeks after the street’s latest caraccident saw resident complaints es-calate.Council has been slammed by HermitSt residents for delaying the speed re-duction measures for almost threeyears.According to council budget papers,more than $100,000 has already beenallocated in council funds over the pasttwo years for the Hermit Stroundabouts and other complementarymeasures in Arcoona St and PioneerDrv. “Council sympathises with residents’concerns over apparent delays in con-struction of two roundabouts in Her-mit Street which in part was due to acombination of extensive planning,public consultation and actual designdifficulties associated with the actualintersection geometry and potentialeffects of services,” Town Administra-tor Bill Boehm told The Monitor thisweek.Mr Boehm said “traffic measures ofthis kind are legally required to be de-signed by a qualified traffic engineer-ing consultant – in this case, KymDorrestyn from Adelaide”.“Due to the expense of bringing a con-sultant of this kind to Roxby Downs,Mr Dorrestyn was hired to provide ad-vice on an overall review of our trafficnetwork, bike planning as well as sev-eral traffic control measures during2003 and early 2004.”“Current budget provides for $80,000

funding for Hermit Street which, de-pending on the results of the tenderprocess, may need adjustment.“Also being investigated are potentialproblems in Arcoona St, relating to is-sues around both the schools.”Mr Boehm responded to claims thatCouncil’s priorities have been skewedtowards arts funding rather than traf-fic reduction and road maintenance.“The amounts set for local road main-tenance have steadily increased everyyear,” he said. “In contrast, severalyears ago there was almost no budgetfor arts development, nor much asso-ciated with community and economicdevelopment and tourism. “This fund-ing balance is always difficult. Newtraffic control measures are usuallyvery expensive to implement.“In reality Roxby Downs has an over-all very high standard of road designwith many of the road safety issues re-lated to driver behaviour,” Mr Boehmsaid.“It is for this reason that Roxby RoadSafe was formed, with residents en-couraged to participate in discussionwith some of the potential solutions.Mr Boehm said “it is important thatresidents advise Council staff, Policeand Roxby Road Safe of actual inci-dents such as a recent accident in Her-mit Street - this data is essential in de-termining strategies and priorities”.The tender process for the Hermit Stroundabouts is expected to take fourto five weeks, with construction timelines dependent on the contractorschosen.

Council calls for tenders - July 1, 2004, as advertisedin The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper, July 1,2004.Tenders called for “construction of roundabouts at theintersection of Hermit Street and Kennebery Crescent andintersection of Hermit Street and Wirrda Street”.

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OLYMPIC DAM…Bilbies are roamingfreely in the far north ofSouth Australia for thefirst time in over half acentury, thanks to theteam at Arid Recovery –the unique ecology re-serves situated on theBorefield Rd near Olym-pic Dam.Twelve bilbies from in-side the Arid RecoveryReserve were releasedoutside of the reserve’sfence late last month aspart of a trial to re-estab-lish a wild population ofbilbies in SA.The released bilbieswere captured fromwithin the reserve andradio-transmitters wereattached to each of themto allow their move-ments to be tracked.“This is very exciting,because it is the firsttime bilbies have beenroaming freely in thisregion since the 1940s,”Project Coordinator forArid Recovery BrydieHill told The Monitor.“Of course we hope thatthey will survive. Aswell as the bilbies, we’rekeeping tabs on the num-bers of feral predators inthe area which will helpus determine how muchferal control has to takeplace throughout the re-gion to allow endan-gered species torepopulate.”The team were disap-pointed to lose one bilbywithin forty-eight hoursto a feral cat. The cat wascaptured the next dayand the stomach con-tents confirmed that itwas the culprit.“The loss of one bilby

was a shame, however,none have died since andit was reassuring to atleast know how the bilbydied,” Miss Hill said.“At the end of the trial,if we have a 70 per centsurvival rate we will thenrelease more bilbies toestablish a viable, un-fenced bilby populationin this region.”The Arid Recovery Re-serve is a fully fencedarea of arid land, 60square kilometres insize, from which all cats,rabbits and foxes havebeen removed; a taskwhich took hundreds ofvolunteers five years tocomplete.Since that time, four lo-cally extinct mammalspecies have been re-introduced into the re-serve.All four species – theGreater Stick-nest Rat,the Burrowing Bettong,the Greater Bilby and theWestern Barred Bandi-coot – have been suc-cessfully living andbreeding within the re-serve since their reintro-duction.However, according toMiss Hill, fenced re-serves are not an eco-nomical or practical so-lution to the degradationof our environment, andthe Arid Recovery team

has a greater goal – re-storing all of Australia’sarid lands through effec-tive control of feral cats,rabbits and foxes on awide, landscape-sizedscale.To this end, reserve staffhave undertaken heavyferal species control in a20km buffer zonearound the outside of thereserve through trappingand aerial baiting - toreduce cat, fox and rab-bit numbers to the pointwhere our native speciescan once again survivein the wild.Arid Recovery is a jointinitiative of WMC Re-sources, who operate thenearby Olympic Dammine, the University ofAdelaide, the South Aus-tralian Department forEnvironment and Herit-age and the Friends ofArid Recovery; a com-munity group with mem-bers all over Australiaand the world.

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FAMILY ISSUES...Bayrai Miller, 2, surveys thecrowds at Community Planning Day while dadDarren investigates the information displays.

ROXBY DOWNS…A total of 545 tour-ists registered their visit to the Roxby DownsVisitor Information Centre in May this year. Thisfollows 263 visitors in April and 305 in March, whilefigures in February were 19, and January just 29. Infact, May totals were more than double that of thestatistics for all of 2003. A VIC spokesman told TheMonitor that staff at the centre are recording newtrends – Visitors are staying longer, touring moreattractions and, as a result, spending more locally.APY LANDS…Supervision of Aboriginal offend-ers living within the Anangu PitjantjatjaraYankunytjatjara Lands will be enhanced under a SAGovernment funding allocation of $149,000.“Unique issues exist with managing offenders inthese remote locations, however, the allocation willallow for more effective management and qualityof service through the department,” SA Minister forCorrectional Services Terry Roberts said. “A newmethod for offenders fulfilling their community serv-ice obligations has been implemented, providingtangible benefits to communities in the APY Lands.”ROXBY DOWNS…A further five places was al-lotted to the Roxby Downs Out of School HoursCare service last month, according to Federal Mem-ber for Grey Barry Wakelin. The places have beenheralded as part of an additional 40,000 OSHCplaces allocated nationally. “Many families rely onthis type of child care to help them balance the de-mands of work and family life,” Mr Wakelin toldThe Monitor. “The allocation of places to these serv-ices will ensure they can provide quality and afford-able child care so that people can participate...in thecommunity.”WHYALLA…A funding boost for the state’s ma-rine rescue services will see the Air Sea RescueWhyalla Squadron receive $1650 for new equip-ment. The Whyalla squadron shares in a grant ofmore than $470,000 allocated by the SA Govern-ment for marine volunteer services.FAR NORTH…The SA Freight Council has hit outat the Federal Government’s Auslink proposal. Thenational transport plan should be named ‘Eastlink’not ‘Auslink’ according to a spokesman from thestate’s peak freight transport advisory group. “Un-der the funding details announced last week, the east-ern states receive 83 per cent of the total funding,”SAFC chairman Vincent Tremaine said. “The Fed-eral Government has lauded Auslink as ‘Australia’sfirst national land transport plan since Federation’-it’s nothing more than an east cost-centric initiative,and as such should be named Eastlink.”COOBER PEDY…The District Council of CooberPedy will receive $230,000 from the SA Govern-ment to establish a fully-accredited Visitor Infor-mation Centre this month. The funding has been wel-comed as evidence of the growing tourism industryin SA’s outback communities. In 2003, 680,000 tour-ists visited the Outback and Flinders Ranges, stay-ing 2,433,000 nights.PORT AUGUSTA...More than 20 Far North hotelswere represented at a meeting, hosted by the Aus-tralian Hotels Association (SA) in Port Augusta lastmonth to protest new gaming legislation proposals.An AHA representative said the bill is discrimina-tory against rural hotelliers, capping the number ofgaming machines in non-metropolitan hotels. Hesaid the main concerns raised were the provincialcities cap “which discriminates between hotels inplaces like Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie andMount Gambier and city hotels”.LAKE EYRE…Legislation will be passed thismonth by the SA Government to expand the bor-ders of the Lake Eyre Basin management agreementinto the Northern Territory. The agreement will seeNT, Qld and SA Governments, in cooperation withthe Commonwealth, manage the basin which cov-ers more than 1.2 million square kilometres of aridand semi-arid central Australia. The new, extendedagreement has prompted a round of community con-sultation and industry reviews on management ofthe basin.PORT AUGUSTA…Police services and programsin Port Augusta will share in a state budget injec-tion of $433.5 million in 2004/05. In addition to arise in state-wide recruitment quotas and general in-frastructure and facility upgrades throughout SA, the‘Operation Flinders’ troubled youth program, basedin Port Augusta, will receive $830,000. The PortAugusta courtrooms will be redeveloped to the costof $4.585 million. CFS and legal defence serviceswill also benefit from increased funding.

ROXBY DOWNS...A total of 320 people attended‘Roxby’s most important weekend of the year’ add-ing their comments to a previous 70 submissionscollected through the ‘community planning day’process.Community members were invited to view informa-tion garnered from a series of meetings with specialinterests on a variety of key issues in Roxby Downsand region, and then had a chance to contribute tothe process.Participants were invited to make comments and torate their priorities for community issues.“I think it went really well - the turnout was excep-tional,” community board member Wendy Osbornetold The Monitor.“People weren’t just walking through, they were re-ally taking it in and making comments - residentsare really interested it what’s happening in town.Housing was the most important issue on the day -closely followed by education and families.“It’s also pleasing to note, that after housing, educa-tion and families - after their personal and familyneeds - people in this town consider the environ-ment one of the top issues,” Mrs Osborne said.Plan submissions are open until Friday, July 2, withinformation sheets still on display at Roxby DownsCouncil.


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Dear Editor,As a concerned resident of Hermit Street, I feel com-pelled to comment on the amount of motor vehicleaccidents in our street and the apparent lack of con-cern by our ‘powers to be’.Having lived on Hermit Street for over 16 years, mywife and I have seen this street go from a peacefulstreet to the local drag-way.The amount of near-misses and direct hits is alarm-ing, the most recent being on June 17.This matter of speeding has been raised on severaloccasions and whilst I was on the Town AdvisoryBoard I felt some progress was being made. But alas,no.I was advised that the relevant surveys were carriedout, decisions made, letters sent to affected resi-dences, funding gained via grants and work to becompleted by June 2003.I believe the grants were for roundabouts and pave-ment marking to make Hermit Street look narrower.Maybe a $150K Fringe Festival with its ugly galva-nised pipe posts in the main street of RichardsonPlace, which was organised in a matter of a fewmonths, take priority. I hope not, but I fail to see anyaction yet, 12 months later.I was told Hermit Street was one of the most danger-ous streets in Roxby Downs and work on these speedrestrictions would be carried out as soon as fundingwas available.The amount of cars speeding on our street, not onlylate at night, but during the day is frightening, and itis not only young hoons but mothers and fathers ofyoung children.Our local police do a wonderful job but cannot beeverywhere. I feel it is up to the municipality ofRoxby Downs to do something urgently about thisproblem, before it is too late.

Merv Rogers,Hermit St, Roxby Downs.

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‘Fast-track’ roundabouts and slow drivers downDear Editor,I with my wife and two children have livedin our current address of 62 Hermit Streetfor around five years.In this time we have had the awful experi-ence of being awakened by screechingbrakes and then the bang and crash of a carcoming to rest either in a house or just me-tres from one.This has not happen once but approximatelysix times over this period.

To the Editor, I have resided at Hermit St since 1989 and over the years watchedthe development from being a dead-end street to an open roadjoining the new residential area of Roxby Downs.Since the opening up of this road I have expressed my concern torelevant bodies in this town over the safety of the residents due tothe speed that people travel at on this road.Alas this has fallen upon deaf ears because nothing has been doneabout the safety of those that reside on this now nationally-re-garded dangerous street!Yes, I use the word nationally because in the year 2000 when a carwent through a house on Hermit St it made headlines in the medianation-wide, or have we forgotten about that?On the 17th of this month we had another incident where a car lostcontrol on the same corner!This is the eighth recorded major incident on this street since ithas been opened up. All we are asking for as residents of HermitStreet is that action be taken by the appropriate bodies as soon aspossible before we do have bodies on the street.Please don’t brush this concern aside again, lets rectify the prob-lem now.

Zoltan Ferenci,Hermit St, Roxby Downs.

The common factor in all of these accidenthas been speed.We know, as concerned parents we can notchange the design of the road, but we knowthat roundabouts, speed humps and vari-ous other speed control methods can beused to slow the traffic down.We have been told for a number of yearsthat this is going to happen, but the timehas come and action needs to be done or itmay be too late.

The local governing body can find themoney for all sorts of art festival stuff andflag poles in the main street which certainlylook great and create a great image for ourtown, but I wonder if this money would bebetter spent keeping our rate payers andtheir children safe.Let’s hope something gets done sooner thanlater before the unthinkable happens.

Graham Warren,Hermit St, Roxby Downs.

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Dear Editor,Once again our sleep has been abruptly disturbed by a speedingmotorist crashing their vehicle.This time the offenders ran from the scene leaving residents toclear the car from the roadway.These events are far too frequent as a result of these hoons onHermit St.It has been at least three years since a speeding car totally de-stroyed a house on Hermit Street, yet council procrastinates.We have been reliably told funding is available to modify thestreet and slow the traffic, the only thing missing is the will ofthose in charge to do it.So far, we have been fortunate, no one has been hurt or killed, butaction is needed now not after a tragedy.Tony Wilson,‘residents and concerned family’ Hermit St, Roxby Downs.

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Thursday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 7Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban – Rated: PG. It’s Harry’sthird year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and helearns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black has escaped Azkabanprison and could be coming after him next. Stars Daniel Radcliffeand Richard Griffiths. MOVIE MARATHON – Thursday, HarryPotter 1 at 4pm; Friday, Harry Potter 2 at 4pm and Harry Potter3 at 7.30pm. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am,2pm and 7pm; Monday 10am, 2pm and 8pm.

Friday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 14Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban – Rated: PG. Fridayand Sunday 11am and 8pm; Saturday and Wednesday 2pm and7pm; Tuesday 2pm and 8pm. MOVIE MARATHON – Monday,Harry Potter 1, 2 and 3, 9am and 8pm starts.

Friday, July 16 – Tuesday, July 20Secret Window – Rated: M. Some windows should never beopened. A writer is accused for plagiarism by a strange man, whothen starts haunting him for justice. Stars Johnny Depp and JohnTurturro. Friday 9pm; Sunday & Tuesday 8pm.

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban – Rated: PG. Saturday& Sunday 10am and 2pm.

Friday, July 23 – Tuesday, July 27

Chopper – Rated: R. Chopper arrives to some customary hospitalityat Neville’s house. But things get out of control when Chopper asksNeville for some money. Stars Kevin Lynch and Andrew Crowley.Sunday and Tuesday 9pm; Monday 8pm.

Shrek 2 – Rated: PG. Princess Fiona’s parents invite her and Shrekto dinner to celebrate her marriage. If only they knew the newlywedswere both ogres. Stars the voices of Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy.MOVIE MARATHON – Friday staring at 6pm; Saturday andSunday 11am and 2pm.

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ROXBY DOWNS…Scrapbook enthusiasts inRoxby Downs launchedtheir first social eventlast week at the commu-nity library.A small but dedicatedcore of scrapbookersmet to enjoy each other’scompany and comparenotes on this creativepastime.Scrapbooker MandyKerby invited other en-thusiasts or interestednovices to come alongand enjoy the social at-mosphere ofscrapbooking.“Scrapbooking is a crea-tive way of presentingphotographs and pre-serving memories.“It’s a way of puttingphotographs and memo-rabilia together in an in-teresting way.“Our group is an exten-sion of a hobby that’sbeen growing in townover a couple of yearsand it’s just a fun,friendly afternoon, oncea month.”The group meets on thethird Sunday of everymonth, between noonand 5pm, in the RoxbyDowns Community Li-brary.The next meeting will beheld on Sunday, July 18,2004Local residents are in-vited to drop in, browsethrough scrapbookingmaterials or gather someadvice from more expe-rienced hobbyists.

SCRAPBOOKING…Local scrapbook enthusiasts, from left, RachaelWitchard, Sonia Smith, Justine Brouns, Cherie Siegman and MandyKerby are calling for local residents to give their favourite hobby a go,in a fun and social atmosphere.

Putting the pieces together

APEX…Local supporters and APEX representatives fromthroughout SA and NT met in Roxby Downs last week to gaugeinterest in a local chapter of APEX. Pictured at the Roxby DownsTavern, from left, back, Rob Saunderson, outgoing president PaulHenschke, Brian Earle, Craig Sinclair, Steve Richardson, middle,incoming president Luke Schulz, Tanya Whitehorn, Scott Prior,Shane Power, Rob Butcher and Anne-Marie Saunderson. “Thevisit went very well and we’re very positive about the outcome,”APEX spokesman Steve Richards told The Monitor. “Someformer APEX members came along and so we’ve now got thenucleus of a club locally. We’ll be keeping in contact with thosepeople and coming back up over the coming weeks and months.The next step is physically meeting with the community membersto see if the community wants an APEX club up there – but theinitial response is positive.” APEX representatives are expectedto visit Roxby Downs again in August. For more information,phone Steve Richards – 0419 831 735.

APEX seeks local supporters

FAR NORTH… Travel-lers heading for theStrzelecki, Oodnadattaand Birdsville Trackswill receive advancewarning of adverse roadconditions thanks to anew electronic sign val-ued at $73,000.The sign, situated on theeastern side of the LeighCreek to Lyndhurst Rd,at Lyndhurst, will be up-dated regularly by PortAugusta Transport SAstaff.Electronic ‘real time’ in-formation will scrollacross the 2.2 metrewide, 2.3 metre highscreen, updating travel-lers about road condi-tions, closures and po-tential hazards.The signs are currentlybeing installed and areexpected to be opera-tional by the end of July.The signs are just one ofseveral traffic innova-tions aimed at drivers inthe Far North including‘speed feedback trailers’which will display road-users’ speeds on a dis-play screen to promotedriver awareness ofspeed limits throughoutthe state.A further $400,000 hasbeen allocated to install‘rumble strips’ – raisedpatches of roadway thatdraw attention toupcoming intersections –on 40 key rural roadsthroughout SA includingthe Olympic Dam toPimba Rd, Port Augustato Port Wakefield Rd, theEyre and Flinders High-ways.

GLENDAMBO...Theannual Black Jack RumRun from Roxby Downsto Glendambo will behosted by the CentralUpper Northern Tourerson July 3 and July 4,2004.Tourers and friends willleave Roxby Downs on11.30am on July 3, re-form at Spuds, Pimba, by

1pm, before travelling toGlendambo.Participants will enjoy aseries of games andawards, with all pro-ceeds donated to charity.Prizes awarded on thenight will include ‘Peo-ple’s Choice - small bike,big bike and tin top’, andthe ‘best hand’ and‘snake eye champ’.

RUM RUN…Members of the Central Upper Northern Tourers arepreparing for the annual Black Jack Rum Run this month, from left,Paul Shalagin, Shane Thoman, Tyson Thoman, Phil ‘Gypsy’ Gilleland,Danny Robinson and Brian Robinson.

The ‘such a long way andso much trouble to gethere’ prize is expected togo to a serviceman whowill take his ‘leave ofservice’ from being sta-tioned in Iraq to competein the event.For more information -contact the tourers on aFriday night by phoning8671 0849 .

Rum runners saddling up for charity

FAR NORTH…TheFederal and SA Govern-ments are again at log-gerheads this month overtesting at the nationalwaste repository site pro-posed at Arcoona Stationin the state’s far north.Premier Mike Rann hadboth local police forcesand legal defences set tobalk a series of groundwater tests proposed onthe Arcoona site, accus-ing the Federal Govern-ment of ‘actionable tres-pass’ if Federal contrac-tors accessed the state-owned land.Mr Rann argued that theland in question is stillowned by the state, untila decision by the FullFederal Court decreesotherwise.In response, Federal Sci-ence Minister PeterMcGauran instructedcontractors not to accessthe site for the proposedtests. “As far as I’m con-cerned, it’s too alte to goback into the site andstart tests,” Mr Rannsaid. “We are continuingto appeal against theFederal Government’scompulsory acquisitionof the site and that hasyet to be settled.”

Highwayimprovements

Testing balked

Good crowd for ‘Dimboola’

Local couples, clockwise from top, out for‘Dimboola’ - David “Bluey’ and Vonda Powell,Josef Sach and Verona Taubers, Alex andMegan Barker.

ROXBY DOWNS...Despite a series of cateringand technical difficulties, good crowds attendedlast weekend’s performance of ‘Dimboola’ at theCultural Precinct.While the performance by the Port Pirie Playerswas well-supported, reviews of both the food andsound projection on the night were poor.As a result, management of the Cultural Precincthas published an apology to ticket-holders andinvited them to the invitation-only Shrek 2 cock-tail party later this month - see Page 13.

For more informationphone Mandy Kerby –8671 0660, or SoniaSmith – 8671 1759.Roxby Downs Commu-nity Library hosts sev-

eral local craft andhobby groups through-out the month - talk toyour local staff for moredetails about clubs andactivities in the RoxbyDowns region.


NEWS

Magistrate JonathanHarry presided overRoxby Downs Court onWednesday, June 9 andThursday, June 10.On Thursday, June 10,Mr Harry presided overthe trial of a 41-year-oldAndamooka mancharged with trespassingand possession of canna-bis.The man was ap-proached by the lesseeof the ‘Opal Gleam’, atthe Andamooka opalfields, and asked to leavethe premises after he wasdiscovered to be livingin the residence withoutpermission in Octoberlast year.After refusing the leave,the man was then ap-proached by police andthe Department of OpalMining registrar on thefollowing day and es-corted from the resi-dence.He was later arrestedand charged with tres-pass.

The man argued in courtthat the residence ap-peared to be abandonedand the claim had notbeen pegged.The police prosecutorconfirmed that the own-er’s prospecting permitfor the Opal Gleam hadexpired at the time of theincident but that the de-fendant himself did nothold a current preciousstones prospecting per-mit.The court heard that theOpal Gleam residencewas held under a ‘resi-dential tourism lease’and, as such, the lesseeswere not required to re-side on the claim for themajority of the year, in-stead, they used the leasein the warmer months ofthe year and made itavailable to touriststhroughout the year.While in police custody,being transported fromAndamooka to RoxbyDowns, the man causedmore than $98 worth of

damage to a window inthe vehicle. As a result,he was charged withdamaging property.“I lost my temper, sittingin the stinkingheat…and if they’d letme out I would havegone back to where I’dbeen,” he told the court.Mr Harry replied that,while the man’s “angerwas reasonable” his “ac-tions were unreason-able” and that his re-straint by police wasmeant to deter him fromrepeating the offence.When the man was origi-nally escorted from theOpal Gleam residence abag of cannabis in plainview on a table was alsoconfiscated. The manwas convicted of posses-sion and the bag and itscontents were forfeitedto the crown.In total, the man was or-dered to pay fines of$460 plus court costs. Inaddition, he was orderedto pay compensation to

the SA Police for thevehicle damage.On Wednesday, June 9,Mr Harry presided overa series of hearings in-cluding a series of re-lated ‘disorderly behav-iour’ charges resultingfrom a fight outside aRoxby Downs licensedpremises on March 28,2004.Mr Harry handed downa series of convictions,including that of a 21-year-old Roxby Downsman who was fined$200 and court costs fordisorderly behaviour. Asecond Roxby Downsman, aged 21, was fined$300 and court costs forhis involvement in thesame incident, whichfollowed on the heels ofa conviction for defyinga ‘barring order’ from alicensed premises whichoccurred on March 27,2004. As a result, he wasfined an additional $150and court costs. A thirdman, 23, from Whyalla,was convicted and fined$200 with court costs.A 20-year-old OlympicDam man was disquali-fied from driving for sixmonths and receivedfines amounting to $610plus court costs for div-ing with an excess bloodalcohol level and ex-ceeding a speed limit bymore than 15km per

hour.A 45-year-old RoxbyDowns man pleadedguilty to driving with anexcess blood alcohollevel and failing to driveto the left of the centreof a road. He receivedfines of $810 plus courtcosts and 12 months li-cence disqualification.A 21-year-old RoxbyDowns man receivedfines amounting to$1380 with court costsand was disqualifiedfrom driving for 14months after being con-victed of driving with anexcess blood alcohollevel and driving whiledisqualified. The con-victions result from anincident on Axehead Rd,in Roxby Downs, inApril of this year, whenthe man registered ablood alcohol level of0.192g. The same manwas fined $150 withcourt costs for an unre-lated incident in whichhe was convicted ofstealing a car battery inFebruary this year.A 21-year-oldAndamooka man for-feited a double-edgeddagger to the crown lastweek after being con-victed of carrying an of-fensive weapon and dis-honestly taking propertywithout the owner’s con-sent. The man was or-

dered to do 144 hours ofcommunity service, over12 months, after localpolice recovered a seriesof objects in relation tothe theft conviction.A 56-year-old OlympicDam man was fined$1280 plus court costsand disqualified fromdriving for 12 monthsafter driving while dis-qualified and with an ex-cess blood alcohol levelat Olympic Dam in Aprilthis year.A 19-year-old Roxbydowns man was dis-qualified from drivingfor six months and re-ceived fines amountingto $720 plus court costsfor disorderly behaviour,making unnecessarynoise or smoke, drivingwith an excess bloodlevel and disobeyingconditions of his provi-sional licence in Gov-ernment Rd,Andamooka, on NewYear’s Eve 2003.A 28-year-old RoxbyDowns man was con-victed and fined $500with court costs for driv-ing while disqualified.A 34-year-old RoxbyDowns man was dis-qualified from drivingfor six months, and fined$580 plus court costs af-ter registering a bloodalcohol level of 0.112gwhile driving on

Gregory St, RoxbyDowns, in April thisyear.A 19-year-old RoxbyDowns man was con-victed and fiend $350plus court costs, with alicense disqualificationof 14 days after not ex-hibiting due care whiledriving on Pioneer Rdand Axehead Rd in Feb-ruary of this year.A 21-year-old RoxbyDowns man was fined$375 with court costs fordisorderly behaviourand resisting police.A 22-year-old RoxbyDowns man was fined$325 plus court costs fordisorderly behaviourwhich occurred outsidea Roxby Downs licensedpremises in March thisyear, and stating a falsename.A 36-year-old RoxbyDowns man was dis-qualified from drivingfor two days and fined$225 plus court costs fordriving an unregisteredand uninsured vehicle onthe road.A 19-year-oldAndamooka man willperform 16 hours ofcommunity service afterpleading guilty to driv-ing an unregistered anduninsured motor vehicleon a road without an ap-propriate license.

Andamooka trespasser trialled at Roxby Downs Court

Paul G. DoubéBARRISTER & SOLICITORSpecialising in Family Law – Personal Injury Claims

and attending at the Roxby Downs MagistratesCourt circuit for all traffic and criminal matters.

Next visit: August 18 and 19Call Paul for an appointment on 8351 5911 or 0417 896 345


YOUTH

Youth sale ahuge successROXBY DOWNS..The Roxby Downs Youth Serv-ices Mega Garage Sale raised more than $3700 atthe weekend.Services coordinator and garage sale organiser SuePenglase said the sale attracted donations of hun-dreds of items and hundreds of people to buy them.“People were lining up from 10am in the morningfor a bargain,” she told The Monitor. “We’re going to make this an annual event, it wasso successful.“I had a gut feeling it was going to go well but thesupport was overwhelming.“It’s nice to know that the community can get be-hind us in our efforts to improve things for the youthin Roxby.”Mrs Penglase said volunteers had played a major partin the fundraiser’s success.Roxby Downs residents Trevor and Julie Nixon vol-unteered their time, barbecue and sausages for a sau-sage sizzle on the dayThe team of volunteer ‘sales assistants’ was headedup by local youth Kane Honner, Carl Hobbs, ChadNixon, Marco Nedelkovic, Brad Spillman, Cody Lee,Zhenia Head, as well as Shane and Tina Foster andMal Penglase.Local youth will be involved in deciding where thefunds will be best spent at the Roxby Downs YouthCentre.A total figure of $3727.20 was raised on the day.Roxby Downs Youth Centre will be open every dayexcept Sundays and Mondays during school holi-days, from 9am to 4pm, in addition to the weeklyFriday night activities.

YOUTH SALE...Volunteer Kane Honner lendsa helping hand as crowds descend on theRoxby Downs Youth Services ‘Mega GarageSale’.

Digging deep for foreign exchange programAFS FUNDRAISERS…Raising fundsat the RDAS Market Day for localstudents to travel overseas with theAFS exchange program, from left,AFS exchange student ConnieRamirez, 17, from Chilé, prospectiveexchange students Bree Butler, 16,and Rebecca Clancy, 14, who havetheir eyes set on France and Japanrespectively, Caitlin McKinnon, 12,whose sister is currently overseaswith AFS, and friend Demi Goldfinch,12. The local AFS program isexpecting two of its exchangestudents home this month - JessMcKinnon who has been living in theUS, and Kaleb Gigney, who wasstationed in Italy. ExchangeesConnie Ramirez and Cielo Albrecht,from Argentina, who have been livinglocally for the past 12 months willreturn home soon after.

BOOGIE IN THE BUSH...Tickets are nowon sale for the annual RFDS fundraiser -Boogie in the Bush. Bree Galbraithdisplays tickets and raffle prizes for theevent, available from volunteers, Saturdaymornings in Richardson Place.



NEWS

31 Willaroo Street,Roxby Downs – $245,000

OPEN INSPECTION: Sunday, July 4 – 3pm to 4pm

4 Bedrooms (main with ensuite others with built-in-robes), 8years old, open plan kitchen / dine area, lino and carpet floorcoverings, ducted air-conditioning and gas heating, 40’ x 20’x 10’ Colorbond shed, power and cement floor, auto wateringsystem and garden lights, BBQ / pergola paved area. Wellsuited complete family home.

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4 Coolibah Drive – “Spacious and imposing excutive familyhome”. 4 large bdrms, WIR and BIR’s, 2 bathrooms, separate entrywith cloak room. Large lounge with leadlight windows, dine, largefamily room & rumpus, galley style kitchen with gas bench top &other features, quality carpet and feature tiling, ducted r/c aircon.Dble enclosed carport UMR with electric r/doors, dble garage withroller-doors and rear workshop, large rear verandah, roller shutters,landscaped gardens and heaps more. Quality buying. Over $325,000.8 Emeroo Court – “Neat & appealing”. Great 3 bedroom familyhome with BIR’s, large lounge with gas heater, beautiful Blackwoodkitchen. Rear verandah and pergola. Dble power garage, autoirrigation. $214,950. Leased at $280 per week.2A Emeroo Court – “Perfect example of good taste and quality”.Brick 3 bdrm family home, his/hers WIR’s + BIR’s to other 2 bdrms,American oak kitchen with pantry. Ducted evap cooling, gas heating,dble c/port UMR, good size pergola, inground saltwater pool, lovelylandscaped gardens, 3 sheds and much more. Offers over $265,000.3 Gregory Street – “Well located family home”. 3 large bdrmswith BIR’s, large lounge, dine, study (or fourth bedroom), heat/cool, front and rear verandahs, good sized paved pergola, carport,two driveways, cubby house and sand pit and easy care gardens.$198,950. Rent potential $300/week.20 Gregory Street – “Immaculately presented”. A family homewith huge lounge, 4 brms all of good size and BIRs, ensuite tomaster (updated bathroom), double carport, entertaining area, tooland garden sheds, manicured gardens all on good size lot. $240,000.Rent potential $300-$325/wk.25 Hermit Street – “A fine offering for your investmentportfolio”. Well located family home of 4 brms, BIR’s to 3. Spaciouslounge/dining, practical kitchen with gas cooker, rangehood,dishwasher and b/fast bar. Cooling and heating, front/rear verandahs,large paved pergola, I.G. pool, Colorbond shed. Offers over$225,000.6 Maireana Court – “Built in 1999”. This 3 bedroom, family homeoffers BIRs, good size rooms throughout, ducted cooling, c/ports,rear verandah and paved pergola area. Colorbond garage, good sizerear yard, potential rent $275-$290. $189,950.17 Mulgaria Crescent – “Great value”. Family home of 3 bed-rooms, all with built-in robes, large bay window lounge, practicalgas kitchen with rangehood, large rumpus room, ducted evapora-tive cooling, gas heating, new 6m x 6m gabled pergola. Offers over$180,000.28 Pine Crescent – “Well presented & spacious”. 3 bedroomfamily home offering BIRs, large lounge and good size dine, gaskitchen, updated bathroom (2-way ensuite to master), gas heat andducted cooling as well as 2 R/C split system units, outdoorentertaining area, fully fenced swim pool, c/port UMR and muchmore. Potential rent $300/wk. $240,000.75 Stuart Road – “Spacious three bedroom with BIR’s”. Gaskitchen, heating and cooling, pergola and large double garage pluscolour bond shed, large rear verandah. $197,500. Rent potential$275-$290 per week.112 Stuart Road – “Lovely 3 brm family home”. Good sizedbedrooms with BIRs, open plan living including good size loungeand large dining, practical gas kitchen, study, heat/cool (inc. newR/C split system), double garage UMR with 5m auto roller door.Large u/cover entertaining area, 9x4 garage, brand new fully fencedsaltwater pool and heaps more including corner location. Potentialrent $325/wk. $264,950.18 Wangianna Street – “Appealing in every sense”. Beautifullypresented 4 bdrm family home offers BIR’s, ensuite to master, goodsize lounge, family room, magnificent kitchen with range hood plusWI pantry. Ducted air cond., 2 gas space heaters, fabulous outdoorentertain areas inc. f/fenced and paved swimming pool with shadesail. Enclosed “outback” style verandah, BI gas BBQ, carport UMR+ undercover parking for 2 more. Rent potential $325-$350/wk.$250,000 +.6 Wirrda Street – “Well cared for four bedroom family home”.WIR to master, BIR’s to others. Study, large lounge, well equippedkitchen, heat/cool, carport, large toolshed, good entertaining areaand good size rear yard. $225,000-$235,000. Rent potential $300plus/week.

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Shop 3, Richardson Place (next to Post Office)

Phone: 8671 2000

SALES CONSULTANT – Lorraine Aubrey 0400 980 338 or email: [email protected] MANAGER – Ali Tucker 0439 688 798 or email: [email protected]

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FAR NORTH...Policewere advised on June 27,2004, of forced entry toa motor vehicle that wasparked in the drivewayof an Axehead Road ad-dress which occurredsometime between Fri-day morning and the timeof the report. Nothingappears to have beentaken from the vehicle.Police ask that any per-son who may have infor-mation in relation to thismatter contact the RoxbyDowns Police on 86710370, or BankSA CrimeStoppers on 1800 333000.In an unrelated incident,also on June 27, 2004 a25-year-old RoxbyDowns man was re-ported for driving an un-registered and uninsuredmotor vehicle. This sameman was seen driving ashort time later and willbe reported for drivingunregistered and unin-sured in relation to thissecond incident.Police were advised ofthe theft of a motor ve-hicle from the front of aPioneer Drive address

overnight on June 26,2004. This vehicle hasnot been recovered.Police ask that any per-son who believes thatthey may have informa-tion in relation to thismatter contact RoxbyDowns Police on 86710370, or BankSA CrimeStoppers on 1800 333000.A 33-year-old RoxbyDowns man was arrestedfor theft, driving an un-registered motor vehicleand possessing a prohib-ited substance. The theftrelates to an event thatoccurred in Adelaide latelast week.Police were advised ofthe theft of a motor ve-hicle from the GosseStreet/Callana RoadLight Industrial areaover night on June 24.The vehicle was later re-covered on BlinmanRoad at Olympic Dam.Police ask that any per-son who believes thatthey may have informa-tion in relation to thismatter contact RoxbyDowns Police on 86710370, or BankSA Crime

Stoppers on 1800 333000.Police were advised onJune 22, 2004 of the theftof a red plastic picnicsetting from the RoxbyDowns Area School overthe long week-end. Anyperson with informationin relation to this matteris asked to contactRoxby Downs Police on8671 0370, or BankSACrime Stoppers on 1800333 000.Also on June 22, 2004, a47-year-old RoxbyDowns man was re-ported for driving an un-registered motor vehicle.A 25-year-old RoxbyDowns man was re-ported for disobeying aroad sign and PCA(0.153 per cent) on June19, 2004.On June 17, 2004 a 19-year-old Roxby Downsman reported for drivingin a manner dangerous,exceeding speed limit,driving under suspensionand PCA (0.110 percent) after an accident onHermit Street.A 20-year-old man fromRoxby Downs was re-

Driving offences still top the bill in police reportported for crossing bar-rier lines, driving in amanner dangerous, fail-ing to obey reasonabledirection, driving an un-registered and uninsuredmotor vehicle, drivingwithout lights and PCA(0.99 per cent).A police spokesman re-ported that “except forthe actions of a numberof irresponsible drivers,it has been another fairlyquiet week in RoxbyDowns. However, drinkdriving and behaviouraldriving offences contin-ues to be a problem in

Roxby Downs. As such,a request has been madefor greater attendance ofHighway Patrol toRoxby Downs in comingweeks.”“On a positive note, lo-cal police receive manycalls from concernedresidents relating to thepoor driving of others.Sometimes what we aretold is not enough toprosecute, but it never-theless often helps us toput a “picture” togetherof when and where, andto what we need to bepaying attention to.”

9 WIRRDA ST...A greenand inviting environment.

Snap up a bargain atLin Andrews Real Es-tate. The locally-basedreal estate agent haspriced 4 Wirrda St – alarge three bed-roomed house withbuilt-in-robes and ceil-ing fans – at just$229,000.It’s ready to move into or lease out at$310 a week.The secluded front of house has greentrees, low maintenance bark chips andawnings for privacy and shade in sum-mer.Recently painted throughout in creamtones with wood skirting boards, it con-tains evaporative air-conditioning tokeep you cool when the weather warmsup and a gas heater to keep you cosy onthose cold winter nights.

4 Wirrda St, RoxbyDowns, also possessesa newly modernisedkitchen in warm natu-ral tones with dish-washer and new gasstove and a bigger thanaverage laundry ad-joining. A feature archjoins the dining andlounge rooms.

A semi-enclosed lush green area withpots bursting with ferns and palms isideal for entertaining out the back.Other highlights include a safely-fenced in-grounnd salt water swim-ming pool with spa, a double shed anda semi-enclosed carport will park threecars out the front.Contact Lorraine Aubrey on 86712000 or 0400 980 338 to arrange aninspection of this property.

Large house with lots of extras


36, 30 Burgoyne Street, The Dunes, Roxby DownsFor bookings please phone: 8671 1866

School Holiday Activities – July 2004Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Good Hair Day Nature Walk Craft Movie Cooking DayIn-house Movie Puppet Show Jewellery Fun with Paint Balloon GamesBelly Dancing Puppet Making Car Racing Day

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayOutside Games Musical Mayhem Movies Pinata Making Magic ShowFun with Paper In-house Movie Outside Fun Cooking Afternoon Face PaintingTreasure Hunt Disco Chalk Drawing Party Day!

WEEK 1Monday, July 5to Friday, July 9

WEEK 2Monday, July 12 to

Friday, July 16

At Little Rascals we have a wide range of in-house activities foryour school child (ages 5 to 12 years). Including: Huge outdoor playground,

heaps of toys, TV, video, computers and Playstations.$16 half day and $28 full day. Prices include all food, craft and activities.

Win movie tickets these school holidays!Colour in our Monitor reporter, designed by David Kovac, anddrop it into The Monitor office before you go back to school for

your chance to win move tickets at the Outback Theatre.Or mail your entry to PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725

before Friday, July 15, 2004.

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Age

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Phone

Start a new hobbythese holidays

Kids - do you have a hobby or a collec-tion?Some people collect butterflies, othercollect cars.Some people sew, sculpt or water ski -which one will you be doing theseschool holidays.How about stamp collecting?If you’re an avid philatelist (look thatone up kids) or just a keen historian thengrab this opportunity to win an Aus-tralia Post ‘Spirt of Eureka Stockade’stamp pack.

Australia Post is commemorating the150th anniversary of the Eureka Stock-ade with the issues of a series of cel-ebratory stamps.Send us a photograph of you and yourhobby or collection by email [email protected], or drop ina photo to Mandie at The Monitor of-fice in Richardson Place, RoxbyDowns, before the end of the schoolholidays for your chance to be in therunning.And don’t forget your full name, ageand a contact phone number!

WIN STAMPS...Win one of these Australia Post ‘Spirit of EurekaStockade’ stamp packs just by sending us a photograph of yourself andyour favourite hobby!

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Get artistic - under the sea!These school holidays, set your artistic skills to designing your own ‘un-der the sea’ creation.Roxby Downs Motor Inn is offering a prize of art supplies for the mostcreative ‘under the sea’ creation in three age groups - six years and under,seven to nine years, 10 to 12 years.Entries must be in to the motor inn before close of business on Wednes-day, July 14.The overall winner will receive four tickets to the Oasis Restaurant ‘Sump-tuous Seafood Banquet’ on Friday, July 16.


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(7) Positive relationships with otherchildren... everyone needs friends tohelp them through the hard times and tocelebrate the good times

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OFF STREET PARKING AVAILABLE

Adelaide’s Leading Retailer of NurseryFurniture and Accessories

Trading Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pmSaturday 10.00am-5.00pm • Sunday 12.00 noon-4.30pm

Public Holidays 1.00pm-5.00pm

Prams, strollers, high chairs, car seats,toys, games, pedal and electric cars, play equipment.

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Playing inthe sandpit

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and, right,Emily

Hodgkinson, 3.

THOMAS…Emma and Hayden Butts welcomed the birthof their son Thomas Jeffrey on May 21, 2004, atJamestown Hospital. Thomas is a brother for Adam, 3,and weighed 4309g (9lb 8oz) at birth.

ALEXANDER…David and Rachel Bojcevski welcomed thebirth of their son Alexander on April 9, 2004, at theAdelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Alexander is abrother for Joseph and weighed 3686g (8lb 2oz) at birth.

LEKIAH..Lekiah VanLaarhoven celebratesher first birthdaytoday, July 1, 2004.

MERSADE…MersadeFraser celebrated herfirst birthday on June10, 2004.

GEORGIA…GeorgiaPrice celebrated hersecond birthday onJune 11, 2004.

LARA…Lara Patzelcelebrates her firstbirthday today, July 1,2004.

INCA-JAYDE...Inca-Jayde Lyoncelebrated her fifthbirthday on June 11.

ANN...Ann Logancelebrated her firstbirthday on June 14,2004.

ISAAC...IsaacWarnock celebratedhis fourth birthday onJune 26, 2004.

CHEYENNE...CheyenneHeinds celebratedher fourth birthday onMay 20, 2004.

DIVINE...DivineTogara celebrated hisfourth birthday onJune 12, 2004.

REUBEN...ReubenBeck celebrated histhird birthday on June19, 2004.

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Flinders &Outback

EXHIBITION...Australian Arid LandsBotanic Garden and the Fountain Galleryin Por t Augusta will host an innovativesculptural display this year - ‘ARID’.

PORT AUGUSTA…This September, some of thebest visual arts activities in the Far North region willbe showcased in a setting that combines the arts withnature.For the first time ever, the Australian Arid LandsBotanic Garden has agreed to stage a sculptural showin their grounds – ‘ARID’.At the same time, Fountain Gallery will stage an ex-hibition highlighting other works by the same artists- including their concept and development work.A number of local artists are being employed to cre-ate sculptures in response to issues raised by theAustralian Arid Lands Botanic Garden and of livingand working in an arid environment.The opening of the exhibition coincides with theEremophila Festival Saturday, September 4.With transport being arranged between the FountainGallery and the Gardens, this is the perfect opportu-nity to see the best of both worlds, wonderful art andbeautiful arid gardens, event organiser SamanthaYates said.The exhibition at the Fountain Gallery and the Aus-tralian Arid Lands Botanic Garden will be runningfrom Saturday, September 4, until Wednesday, Sep-tember, 29 2004 so there is plenty of time to get to-gether with a group of friends and make the time towalk around both exhibitions, and if you decided tothen refresh yourself at the Garden Café, no-onewould blame you!For more information please contact Samantha Yatesat the Fountain Gallery on 8642 4557 or 0427 800748.

Southern Flinders Ranges, MELROSE SA 5483Phone: (08) 8666 2110 • Fax: (08) 8666 2108

Web: www.northstarinn.com.au • Email: [email protected]

Leave with a memory which is simply“Murna Remarkable”

Oldest Licensed Hotel in the Flinders Ranges. Est. 1854.

Relish the views of Mt Remarkable while enjoyingauthentic Aussie farm foods from Mum’s Kitchen

Enjoy soft 4WD tours to local secret sites or atown trip in a vintage car

Slow holidays begin at the North Star Inn

Heritage suites Unique truck chalets Miners camps Specialist disabled house

Traditional hotel accommodation Swimming pool

Andamooka Opal ShowroomPost Office and MotelBehind the Famous

Bottle HouseOpal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka

OPEN 7 DAYSand after hours by appointment

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

Email: [email protected]

Arid Lands Botanic Gardenhosts sculptural showcase

ARKAROOLA...Recent rains in the North have seena burst of greenery and colour in the NorthernFlinders Ranges, particularly at Arkaroola.Arkaroola Wilderness Resort is the only tourism fa-cility in the Flinders Ranges to hold the much-soughtafter Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation for threeof our major tourism packages:

World-famous Ridgetop Tour;Waterhole Tours and;Astronomy Tours.

Now is the ideal time to pay Arkaroola a visit to sitback and relax.Until the end of July, the friendly team at Arkaroolaare offering a special three-day deal - see their ad-vert on this page for details.Other activities for visitors include:

Scenic Flights (either local or to the flooded

north);Bushwalking and hiking trails, or;Just marvel at the geology of this timeless land.

Arkaroola boasts over 100km of graded roadsthroughout the Sanctuary where you can drive your-self to many of our truly magnificent places.A variety of guided and tag-along tours are avail-able for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles, allowing youto explore our many mystical gorges and waterholes.For those of seeking real 4WD challenges,Arkaroola offers some of the best available!With over 160 different species of birds and morethan 450 native plant species recorded for theFlinders Ranges - not to mention the native animals,including the shy Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby -Arkaroola really is a unique outback experience!

JULY SPECIAL...Sit back, and enjoy one of Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary’s July specials forvisitors this month while the wilderness is in blooem.

July special for Arkaroola visitors

North Starcelebrates150 years

NORTH STAR HOTEL...150 years of history in Melrose.

M E L R O S E . . . T h eFlinders Ranges’ oldestlicensed hotel - the NorthStar Inn - will celebrateits 150th birthday thisyear with a new lease onlife.The North Star Inn wasfirst licensed in 1854 asa simple log house.In 1881 a portion of theold building was demol-ished and a two-storeybuilding was erected andnow, in the past fewyears, a grand re-devel-opment has taken place.Why not check out thehotel’s blend of old-fash-ioned character and newinnovations on the Octo-ber long weekend – Oc-tober 1 to 4, 2004 – andcelebrate the hotel’s 150year milestone with thelocals?The North Star Inn issituated in Melrose, inthe Southern FlindersRanges, 270km north ofAdelaide on the MainNorth Road betweenMurraytown andWilmington.


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DIMBOOLA

OOPS!Please accept our apology.

Technical problems and catering hick-ups!

WHAT CAN WE SAY – SORRY.We are offering all guests who attended

‘Dimboola’ the opportunity to come along to thepremière screening of Shrek 2 and cocktail party.

Contact the Cultural Precinct if you have not receiveda phone call from one of our staff members.

“If you didn’t have a good time at Dimboola,you’re bound to at Shrek 2.”.

DOCTORS ANDPATIENTS…Lee and DebbieAldenhoven dressed up to playdoctors and patients at a fancydress party.

REDSKINS AND RED HATS… MrsClaus’ Alexia Sourbis, 2, and mumLetiesha as‘Pocahontas’.

PRINCESS AND THEPAGAN…Belinda‘Rapunzel’ Floodpaired up with Andrew‘Braveheart’ Flood.

FANCYDRESS…

All dressedup for fancy

dress celebrations inRoxby Downs last week, from left,

front, Donna Dryburgh, Rachel Rudiger, JoGosling, back, Ian ‘Cuts’ Cutter, Kerrin ‘Bunny’

Cutter and Brett Rudiger.

PYJAMA PARTY…Amanda Partington celebrated her 35th birthday inslumber party style last month. Pictured in their PJs at the party, fromleft, back, Bec Sleep, Sarah Weston, Julie Fortington, Steph Asplin,Libby Wakelin, front, Amanda Partington, Natalie Martin and ErinAsplin.

SHREK CELEBRATIONS…The McKay family,from left, Kiara, 14 months, Tracy and Scott,

with Demi, 3, celebratedScott’s 30th birthday

in fancy dressstyle at the

weekend.

BOB’SON THEJOB…GrandadRay McKay dressed up for MaddiPeacock, 3, at Scott McKay’s30th birthday celebrations inRoxby Downs at theweekend.


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• Art and craft • Sand and water play• Outdoor play • Playground equipment

• First toys • Vehicles and trains• Construction • Role Play

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• Teaching aids• Furniture and special needs

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OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

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Join the Windmill Club and redeem bonus pointson purchases to help fundraise for your local child-hood groups.Purchases by groups, as well as supporting parentsand friends, will be recorded and the accumulatedbonus points can then be used to provide addedequipment for the nominated group.Anyone can visit Windmill Toys at their Adelaidestore on the Parade, Norwood, or purchase on lineat www.windmill.net.au and nominate their groupfor fundraising points.Groups can also arrange for boxes of Windmill Toysannual catalogues, full of toys and equipment, to bedistributed to parents for fundraising initiatives.There are now five Windmill shops in four differentstates of Australia where customers can view cata-logue items and choose purchases from an exciting,extensive range and also gain helpful advice.The people at Windmill don’t believe in spectatoramusement and specialise in participatory toys – toysthat promote the beginnings of imaginative play.Windmill stock an exciting range of art and craftproducts from basic paint, paper, clay, and crayonsto creative, stimulating items for special projects andgroup activities.They also stock outdoor equipment, musical instru-ments, science equipment, games, role play, puz-zles, literacy and math teaching aids along with acomprehensive range of toys and equipment forpeople with special needs.Windmill Educational Toys is located at 252 TheParade, Norwood, SA, 5067, ph (08) 8332 5262.

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FROU FROU...Frou Frou has got the whole family covered - in cooland comfortable fashions.

Frou Frou Baby ‘Belly or Not!’ is arange of stylish, comfortable garmentsdesigned to expand to full term preg-nancy and look equally fantastic on thenon-pregnant figure.As the face of Frou Frou Baby for thepast two seasons, Kate Ceberano worethis high fashion range throughout herpregnancy – even during her tour ofAustralia at eight months pregnant!Available in sizes 8-24, all items aremade in Melbourne using a variety offastening methods – such as draw-strings and Velcro.Teamed with the ‘Little Sister’ range

of cotton clothing designed fornewborns to 5 year olds, these Aus-tralian made products are truly unique.The company is based in Melbourne,but don’t worry - Frou Frou Baby isnow open in Adelaide!Come down and check out the brandnew store at 100 The ParadeNorwood.Or you can just jump on line and shopat the website - always totally up todate with all the latest styles and news.Go to www.froufroubaby.com.au orwww.littlesister.com.au.

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Family Day care is call-ing for more approvedcare providers in RoxbyDowns.The West Country Fam-ily Day Care team willvisit Market Day on Sat-urday 17th July 2004 toprovide informationabout the service andwill also hold an infor-mation evening on Mon-day 19th July .Roxby Downs currentlyhas just one approvedFamily Day Care pro-vider.West Country FamilyDay Care Team LeaderTrish Wales said ap-proved Family Day Care

carers were trained, se-curity checked and ap-proved through the De-partment of Educationand Children’s Services.“Family Day Care is aquality childcare optionfor families….RoxbyDowns has one ap-proved Careprovider,but more are required,”Mrs Wales saidShe said the West Coun-try Family Day Careteam offered support tocarers, who needed tomeet the requirements ofthe Children’s ServicesAct, which includes ap-proval to care for fouryoung children whohave not started school,or seven children in to-tal including their ownchildren.“Carers run their ownchildcare business beingapproved through theDepartment of Educa-tion and Children’sServices (DECS) -fieldworkers (are also)trained and support

carers in their role. “Each person that ap-plies to become a carermust give permission foran offender historycheck from SAPOL aswell as any other adultliving in the home or afrequent visitor to thehome.They also need a medi-cal check and characterreferences before beingaccepted for the train-ing,” she said.Mrs Wales said Ap-proved Family Day Carecare providers were alsoable to access public li-ability insurance at a re-duced rate, and familiesusing Family Day Carewere able to apply forChildcare Benefitthrough Centrelink.Care providers wouldalso be trained in Certifi-cate 111 in Childcare ata highly subsidised cost.“This training includesFirst Aid, Child Devel-opment, Safety, Support-ing Babies’ Needs and

Mandated Notificationof Ch ild Abuse.” “Family Day Care staffalso monitor the qualityof the care that is pro-vided to ensure NationalStandards and QualityAssurance are main-tained.”Mrs Wales said RoxbyDowns was part of theaccredited West CountryFamily Day Carescheme and the servicemet all the quality prin-ciples set by the NationalChildcare AccreditationCouncil. Those interested couldspeak to staff at the Mar-ket Day on SaturdayJuly 17, or attend the in-formation evening onMonday, July 19, in thetheatrette between 7pmand 9pm. Applicationpacks will be availableon the night.To find out more infor-mation on becoming acare provider pleasecontact the Whyalla of-fice on 86457776.

More family day carers needed


Family Day CareAre you interested in:• Operating a home-based child care business?• Receiving training at an affordable cost?• Claiming business expenses through tax?• Choosing your own working hours?

Careproviders are provided with information to helpestablish their business, and are supported byFieldworkers who help with the provision of qualitycare, and provide ongoing professional development.

If you:• Enjoy working with children• Are in good health• Can provide a safe and stimulating environment for

children

This may be the business for you!For further information call

Family Day Care 8226 8700

DEPARTMENT of EDUCATIONEMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

For appointments or moreinformation please contact:

FREE CommunityMidwife consultations

are now available

Roxby Downs Health Serviceson 8671 9020

Antenatal classes also available

Cuddly Care Baby wearhas been operating onthe Eyre Peninsula fornearly 11 years.Owners David andThelma Cuddeford try tocater for all budgets.“We have the largest dis-play of nursery furnitureand equipment on EyrePeninsula, includingback-up stock,” MrsCuddeford told TheMonitor this week.“If we have not got it instock, most items can behere overnight or withina week.“We have eftpos facili-ties and phone visaavailable for country cli-ents and freight can beorganised.“We are not a franchise;we are a small businessoperating from our ownproperty at Little Swamp8km west of Port Lin-coln.“We are open six days aweek, 9am – 5.30pmMonday to Friday and9am – 4pm on Saturday.We carry most brands,but do our own research,so some products are notsuited for the countryarea, so we don’t havethem on display.“We have everythingfrom maternity wear tosize 14 clothing inbudget price.“We have approximately20 different prams andstrollers, nine differentcots, change table, rock-ers, car seats, capsules,portacots, highchairs,mattresses, baby cloth-ing, shoes, potties etc.”See the Cuddly CareBaby team at the Clevefield days this year onAugust 10, 11 and 12.

CuddlyCareBabyfor allbudgets

No one said being a par-ent was easy.But the rewards arepriceless…a smile, a look,a moment of pleasure.At PixiFoto we create andcapture those pricelessmemories.The family portrait spe-cialists, PixiFoto offers afriendly and professionalphotographic service.Whether it is you, yourbaby, children or thewhole family we have theideal studio environmentfor you.PixiFoto has a wide rangeof options from enlarge-ments, black and whiteportraits, sepia portraits toour unique Colourink por-traits.And don’t forget our fun‘character’ shots for some-thing different.We also have a range ofportrait accessories avail-able to complete your por-trait collection.For more informationcontact our friendly staffat one of our convenientlylocated studios.Ingle Farm – (08) 82633211, Golden Grove –(08) 8289 4830 or New-ton – (08) 8165 0822.

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BEE BEARS...RoxbyDowns Health Servicesstaff Kim Jeffrey andLesley Teare have alittle extra help from ‘beebears’ fundraising forSIDSandKids.

2500 Australian children aged from20 weeks gestation to six years ofage die suddenly and unexpectedlyeach year.Last year, in South Australia, 15 chil-dren under the age of two died sud-denly and unexpectedly, and fivedied from Sudden Infant Death Syn-drome (SIDS).In the two to sixage group, 10 diedin accidental deaths - there were 150stillbirths.SIDSandKids continues to helpfamilies cope with the unexpecteddeath of infants and young children.In 2003, SIDSandKids raised over$260,000 through its annual RedNose Day, held again recently on Fri-day, June 25.This year the association introduced

a variety of new fundraising products,including the Bee Bear, featuring atag with the SIDS Safe Sleeping mes-sages.Also launched on Red Nose Day wasthe latest model red nose – foam andfar more comfortable than previouseditions, this year’s red nose has nostring but attaches with a sticky dotthat can also be attached to clothing,your computer or the top of a pen.Despite the success of Red Nose Dayand SIDSandKids other fundraisingactivities, SIDS is still the most com-mon cause of death in babies betweenone month and one year of age.SIDSandKids can be contacted bycontacting the Sudden Infant DeathSyndrome Association Inc onFreecall 1800 656 566.

New innovations for Red Nose Day

Roxby Downs Health Services are working in con-junction with Port Augusta Hospital to bring continu-ity into regional antenatal and postnatal care.They are providing a service so that mothers can trans-fer and be admitted to Roxby hospital on the sameday of delivery or as soon as mother and baby are wellenough to travel to continue post natal care and sup-port in comfort and close proximity to their friendsand family.This also allows mothers and families ongoing sup-port of the community midwife and GP who have sup-ported them throughout their pregnancy.These new measures also allow for continuity and in-troduction to the child and youth support serviceswithin the local hospital.

Local continuity of care


COUNCIL SNIPPETS

IncorporatingROXBY POWER

(Electricity Supply)ROXBY WATER

(Water & Sewerage Services)

Richardson PlacePO Box 124

Roxby Downs SA 5725Ph - 08 8671 0010Fx - 08 8671 0452

Email - [email protected]

After Hours Emergency ContactPh - 0418 892 870

Council snippets is a paid community information service

COMMUNITYCALENDARPh - 8671 2683to book your

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JULY, 2004Marree Australian Camel CupSaturday July 3, 2004Jan WhytePhone: 8675 8222

JULY, 2004Glendambo Annual Black JackRum RunJuly 3 and July 4, 2004Leaves Richardson Place,11.30am, July 3Ph – 8671 0849 (Friday nights)

Boogie in the BushSaturday, July 17, 2004Roxby Downs Race CoursePete Paisley – 8671 0878

Roxby Downs ScrapbookingRoxby Downs Community LibrarySunday, July 18 - Noon to 5pmPh Mandy – 8671 0660, or Sonia- 8671 1759

AUGUST, 2004Roxby Downs Outback Cup DaySaturday, August 14, 2004Roxby Downs RacecoursePh Barry Patterson - 8671 3113 or0407 779 272

RFDS Auction Golf DayAugust 21, 2004Roxby Downs Golf CoursePh – 8671 0336

SEPTEMBER, 2004Hooves and Horns Down theOodnadatta Track to WilliamCreekFriday, September 3 – September23, 2004Oodnadatta to William [email protected]

‘Eat to Live’ Training ProgramLeigh Creek – Sept 6, 9am to noonOodnadatta – Sept 7, 6pm to 9pm

COUNCIL NEWS

Coober Pedy – Sept 8, 2pm to 5pmRoxby Downs – Sept 9, 6pm to9pm1300 850 272

Roxby Downs Show & ShineSeptember 11, 2004 - 9amRoxby Central Shopping CentrePh – 0417 816 807William Creek CampdraftSeptember 24, 2004Ph – 8670 7978

OCTOBER, 2004Andamooka Community MarketSaturday, October 2, 2004Ph Naomi - 86727111.

MARCH 2005Outback Fringe FestivalMarch 10 - 13, 2005Roxby Downs, Andamooka &WoomeraPh – 0418 870 012

Works in ProgressMaintenance to Water Main valves to beperformed, residents will be kept informedthrough RoxFM community radio.Street light repairs have been undertakenduring the last fortnight.ADVANCED WARNING - Extended PowerOutage to TownshipWMC Resources has advised Council it willbe undertaking an extensive power outagesometime within the next two months. Periodof outage will be approximately eight hours.All details will be forthcoming from Councilthrough the RoxFM local Radio Station and TheMonitor – Your Community Newspaper.Business SignageLocal businesses have been invited to be partof new tourism signage in Roxby Downs.Council and the Roxby Downs Business Forumhave thrown their support behind new tourismsignage at the corner of Olympic Way andBurgoyne Street and on the public toilet blockin Richardson Place. Designs echoing thecurrent Wilmap distributed through the RoxbyDowns Visitor Information Centre have beenapproved. Signage sales are now open.Telephone Alex Barker on 0417 816 807 formore information.Electricity and Water AccountsMeter readings are currently underway.Accounts will be issued mid to late July. Pleasekeep your meter accessible. Please unlockany gates to allow your meter to be read. Ifyou have a dog present, please put up awarning sign.Building Inspector and Health Inspector –upcoming visits to Roxby DownsBrett Fennell Building Inspector and MarkGeorge Health Inspector will be available atthe Council offices to assist with any buildngor health issues on 21 July 2004.Community Planning DayCouncil wishes to thank those who attendedand participated in the recent CommunityPlanning Day. The display can be viewed inthe Council foyer and is still available for publiccomment until Friday July 2, 2004.Dog RegistrationsPlease ensure that your dog registration detailsare up to date. This should include change ofaddress, change of owner or if your dog is nolonger with you. Failure to update dogregistration details could incur an Expiation Feeof up to $80.Local WebsiteVisit your local updated website. New Forumshave now been added. Read what’s new andhave your say in the Forums atwww.roxbydowns.com.Street LightingIs there a street light not working near yourhome? Please include the exact location(street, house number) when reporting to assistin easy identification for repair.Opal Road Landfill Opening HoursTuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154Council Office Hours - GeneralMonday to Friday—9am to 5pm

Important Notice to Dog OwnerDog registration is an important part ofbeing a responsible pet owner. All incomegenerated from registration and expiationsis dedicated to animal management andpublic safety and recreational opportuni-ties for pets and their owners. The RoxbyDowns Council invests significantly in ani-mal management programs and the Coun-cil’s investment in any year exceeds theincome generated by registration.The State Government has introducedamendments to the Dog and Cat Manage-ment Act 1995 effective from July 1st andin time for the 2004 dog registration re-newal program. These amendments meanchanges to the registration renewal periodand registration fees and discounts.How Will This Affect My Dog Registra-tion Renewal?Under normal circumstances, keepers ofdogs are required to renew their dog reg-istrations between July 1 and August 31each year. However, the State Governmenthas extended the registration period to No-vember 30 for the 2004 program so thatthere is sufficient time to inform residentsof changes to the registration process. In2005, the registration renewal period willrevert to July to August in accordance withthe Act.The registration fees and the number andsize of discounts are currently being ad-dressed. A decision regarding a fee in-crease is expected by early August.When Will I Receive My Registration Re-newal Notice?Because Council won’t know the fees anddiscounts before early August, it’s likelythat we will not be able to get your re-newal notice to you until later that month.Can I Still Pay My Dog RegistrationEarly?No. Although we are trying to minimizeany inconveniences for residents duringthe 2004 registration program, it will notbe possible to accept early renewal pay-

ments in June. This is due to the unknownnature of the fees and discounts at thistime. As soon as Council is informed, itsregistration processes will be revised andinformation regarding the 2004 registra-tion renewal program will be publishedin the The Monitor - Your CommunityNewspaper in August. Your registrationrenewal notice will arrive shortly after-wards.What Happens To My Dog’s RegistrationIn The Meantime?Your dog will retain the effects of 2003registration coverage (validated by theorange disc) until November 30. Regis-tration must be renewed before Decem-ber 1.What If I Need To Register A New DogAfter June 30?If you have obtained a new dog, and it’seither 12 weeks of age or been kept formore than two weeks, it still needs to beregistered, no matter when this occurs. So,keeping an unregistered dog remains anoffence during this period.To make a new registration after June 30bring your identification, dog details andrequired concession documentation toCouncil offices.You will receive an orange 2003 disc atno charge and later, a renewal notice witha fee when they are sent out. Please paythe appropriate registration fee by No-vember 30 and you will be provided witha new blue disc.What if I Don’t Receive A Renewal No-tice?Under the Act there is an obligation torenew your dog’s registration by the endof the renewal period on November 30,whether or not you have received Coun-cil’s courtesy renewal notice. Failure toregister attracts an $80 fine.If you have any further queries, pleasecontact the Roxby Downs Council officeson Richardson Place, Roxby Downs orby ringing 8671 0010.

√ Fees and discounts have yetto be set and renewalnotices won’t arrive untilearly August.

√ Early renewal paymentscannot be made in June thisyear as the 2004 fees anddiscounts won’t be knownuntil August.

√ 2003 registration andorange discs will remainvalid until November 30,2004.

√ The registration deadline isDecember 1. Dogsregistered by this date willreceive a new blue disc.

√ Owners of new dogsregistered between July 1and the commencement ofthe 2004 registrationprogram (probably earlyAugust), will receive a 2003orange disc at no charge.They will later receive a2004 renewal notice forwhich a fee will apply beforereceiving a 2004 blue disc.

√ Fees, discounts and theopening of the 2004registration program will beadvertised in the TheMonitor - Your CommunityNewspaper in August.

2004 dog registration renewal periodDog registrations- a quick summary

Council farewells ChristyRoxby Downs Council farewells Works Officer ChristyOlditch this month.Christy is moving, with her family, to Qld where she willtake up the position of Technical/Workplace Health &Safety Officer with the Balonne Shire Council.Friends and workmates at Roxby Downs Council wishChristy luck in her new endeavours.

FAREWELL...Council Works Officer Christy Olditchis farewelled this month by workmates, from left,back, David Hallett, Bill Boehm, Lois Robinson,Trevor Kroemer, front, Vitaliy Chebotenko, SamHoweler and Tanya Chipperfield.



Upcoming EventsJuly 2 End of Term 2 - dismissal

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July 19 Term 3 begins

July 21 P&F general meeting, 7.30pm

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Tuesday8.30am to 9.00am

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and Karim Gilliland

From the students’ hands and minds...Teacher profile -Joslyn Fox.What is your cur-rent role here inRDAS?I am the AssistantPrincipal for Years7-12.What do you likebest about yourrole?The best part aboutmy job is workingwith young adoles-cents. They have such a unique viewof the world and are (for the mostpart) lots of fun to be around.What schools have you worked in?I’ve taught in many different schoolsaround Australia including those inboth the public and the private sys-tem. This included Alice Springs,Darwin, Adelaide, Murray Bridge,Mannum and Launceston, Tasmania.Have you worked in any other job?What are they?Although teaching is my favourite jobof all I have also done other things.I have taught aerobics and been agym instructor, been a jillaroo on asheep station in Western Australiawith my husband, and worked in a

bookstore, to namejust a few.Would you encour-age young people tobe teachers of thefuture?Teaching for me isnot just a job; it is apassion. One of themost satisfyingthings about beinga teacher is beingable to make a dif-ference to youngpeople. I would cer-

tainly say that young people shouldlook seriously at teaching as a worth-while career.What do you like best about RDASand Roxby Downs as a whole?I love living in remote areas (and myhusband loves the fact that I am sofar from the shops!) I like the socialatmosphere in Roxby Downs and thefact is, it’s such a friendly town.RDAS is a terrific school and thecommunity should be proud of itWhat do you see as the greatest chal-lenges facing young people today?Staying optimistic and being able toset clear goals and work towardsthem in life.

Following the success of theSAPSASA Metropolitan Netball ex-change to Port Augusta, the twoNorthern netball teams enjoyed aweek of competition and friendshipin Adelaide throughout the week ofJune 7 to 11.The teams consisted of girls from thePt Augusta schools and RoxbyDowns Area School who were bil-leted with girls from the SalisburyEast district.The girls played nine games of net-ball throughout the week and enjoyedsocial events with the team and bil-lets.The teams competed in Division 2and Division 4 with the teams pro-ducing mixed results.Both teams demonstrated their skillsagainst teams from all over the stateincluding, Mid North, Murraylands,Central Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Is-land, Northern Yorke Peninsula,Western Eyre Peninsula, MurrayMallee and Whyalla.The Division 2 team won three, drewtwo and lost four games.Each of the losses were close gameswith the girls providing challenges forthe opposition.The Division 4 team had a very suc-cessful week, drawing one game andwinning all others until Friday.Friday concluded with a close en-counter with Lower South East,which was eventually lost by onegoal, therefore the Division 4 teamfinished as runners-up for 2004.Thanks must go to those parents whoassisted whilst away at the carnivaland in washing uniforms.Congratulations must go to all girlswho competed for the manner inwhich they conducted themselves andparticipated with good sportsman-ship.

Strong showing by students at SAPSASA netball

DIVISION 2...From left, back, Abigail Climpson-Stewart, Alicia Hurt, TiannaFreeman, Alex Glen, Phoebe Todonai-Groth, Rebecca Fischer (Coach), front,Tiffany Lloyd, Brianna Allen, Emma Grantham, Stacey Parkinson and Tara Jane Hill.

DIVISION 4…From left, backm Tammy Hill (Coach), Brittany Ryan, Nerissa Pool,Jessie Maule, Hollie Cockshell, front, Prue Martin, Kristie Vater, Courtney StJohn,Stephanie Earle and Whitney Anderson.

Dear Diary, 4.5.04This life is like a battleA constant, stabbing painRazor sharp, it picks my woundsAnd they open again and again.Time passes on and we growBleeding is only howFilling and moulding our inner soulTo supersede the endless doubt.Lift your chin and smileIt will all make sense somedayThis plan was derived from our written fateBelief in reason is the only way.Bridges are meant to be crossedTo prevail over the darkness belowDarkness that looms in the height of shadowsThreatening our every right to glow.Reality exists through beliefThrough perception we decide what’s realTo overlook the light is to burnRecognising the dim brings the pain that we feelI don’t want to hide in the darknessBut the light is just out of touchYou fight and you break and so do IBut together we can become unstuck.By Renay AdamsYear 11 English (Ms S Van Dyke)

When I SkiWhen I ski,I feel the water splashing upon me.When I ski,I feel the wind forcing me through the river.When I ski,I feel the rush of cold running down my spine.When I ski,I feel the water splashing up on me.By Emma RichardsYear 7 English (Ms N Jones)

CHOCOLATE…..MMMMMWhen I feed my face with chocolate,I feel it melting in my mouthWhen I feed my face with chocolate,I hear myself saying “more! more!”When I feed my face with chocolate,It misses my mouth and goes on my top.When I feed my face with chocolate,My dog barks with jealousy.By Danni-Rae VanzatiYear 7 English (Ms N Jones)


A message from thePrincipal

BUDDYof the week

P&F report

Reports – a ‘holistic’ review of student progress. All Year 3-12 studentswill be receiving their mid year reports this Friday. Here at RDAS westrive for the ‘holistic’ development of students and we hope that this isreflected in these written reports. This holistic development refers to thesocial, emotional and physical well being as well as academic progress ofa student. Our whole school vision statement reflects this. Often eachdepends on the other for success at school. Those who will be successful,happy and healthy citizens of the future will be balanced in each of theseareas.The programmes in our school strive to provide this balance where socialskills, physical and cultural activities, and opportunities for academic suc-cess is on offer. Over the last twenty years schools have had to change toreflect the needs of society and the ever changing needs of the students.Curriculum and teaching methods in middle school in particular has hadto change from twenty years ago. Much attention has been given to teach-ing methodology and the provision of relevant learning programmes toengage adolescents.Today we have a Future’s Connect programme coordinated by Mrs YvonneCloke that allows for an Individual Learning Plan for each student fromYear 8 onwards to be developed to determine a positive pathway throughschool to either further education, training or work. It looks at an indi-vidual’s strengths, needs and future options and plots the best coursethrough curriculum and school offerings.Over the last two weeks parents of R-2 children have had an opportunityto meet with their child/ren’s teacher to discuss their individual progress.The Year 10-12 students will receive a one page summary of progressover the first semester. The second semester began at the beginning oflast week, 21st June which again reminds us how fast this year is passing.As always the positive partnership between parents, students and teach-ers is critical for success. Students that perform their best almost alwayshave strong positive links between the school and the home.Reports and interview time is but one “formal” opportunity for parentsand students to meet with teachers to review progress and plot the wayforward. Please contact your child’s teacher to discuss any issue relatingto your child’s development.New Reps for Governing Council - Congratulations and welcome to ourtwo new Governing Council members Mr Steve Ingham and Mrs LouieForrest. We look forward to their contributions to assist in our SchoolGovernance to make RDAS even better than it is already.New Cleaning Contractor -Zippy Cleaning Contractors began this weekat the school. Well done and thanks once again to Spotless, Mrs SharonWallace, Mrs Pattie Draper and all the cleaners who have work here since1998.Congratulations - Congratulations to Mrs Lyn Ferenci who has won theAssistant Principal R-6 role here for the next 3 years. Mrs Ferenci is anextremely dedicated and hard working leader and we welcome her to thisrole.Congratulations to Ms Rebecca Steele who has won the Coordinator Qual-ity Teaching and Learning R-2 position for the next 3 years. Ms Steele isalso very committed and enthusiastic and we look forward to her contrib-uting a lot in this area. We are very fortunate to have such talented staff atour disposal.Welcome to our new Headstart students - Our new Headstart studentsfor next term have begun their transition from Kindy to the school thisweek. These 20 Reception students will undergo a term’s focus on basicskills with their teacher Ms Underwoood and Mrs Edwards. Generallymost students achieve more in this term than they do in a year in a con-ventional reception class. We will welcome these little ones formallynext term.Breakfast Volunteers - Due to the popularity of our Breakfast club weare desperately in need of adult volunteers from 8.00 – 8.20 a.m. eachschool morning to assist in making toasted sandwiches, hot chocolate etc.Please contact the school or Canteen Manager Ms Tracy Richards if youcan help out.RDAS Parent Reminders…This bulletin will be sent home each Mondayafternoon with the youngest school member in each family. This bulletincontains important dates and information to fill the two week void be-tween the Monitor editions of our newsletter.End of Term 2 - Students will be dismissed at 2pm this Friday, July 2.The Andamooka bus will run one hour earlier than usual to accommodatethis. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable two weeks holiday with theirchildren. We thank everyone for their continued support this term.

Jim Michalanney,Principal.

The following handy hints for improving learning are extractedfrom Andrew Fuller’s book ‘Help Your Child Succeed At School’.Keep an eye out for more of these handy hints in future issues ofThe Monitor.

Handy hints for improving learningHint 2 - Organising a learning space for your child

As your child grows and devel-ops, there will need to be some-where set up for them to study anddo projects. Some kids just can’t get them-selves organised and may need aparent to take care of the practi-

cal aspects of setting up a homestudy area.The parent may also need to beresponsible for keeping it neat.It’s ok for parents to assist bythinking of ways to better organ-ise notes as well.

Dear Parents and Friends,Welcome to another fortnightlynewsletter.This will be the last letter until afterthe school holidays.For those who might not have seenthe last newsletter, the P & F QuizNight raised $1,740.Thanks again to all involved.It was a great night and we look for-ward to the P& F Quiz Night nextyear, where the team, Stiffs – firstplace getters will be the quiz mas-ters for the evening.The next Market Day will be Satur-day, July 24, just after the schoolholidays, so mark it on your calen-dars.The next P&F general meeting willbe on Wednesday, July 21, at7.30pm in the school staffroom.Any new parents or friends, inter-ested in joining, come along and seewhat we’re all about.You never know unless you give ita go.Enjoy the school holidays.

Annette Jackson,For the RDAS P&F Committee.

‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards werepresented to R-2 Winner – ConorFrech and 3-6 Winner – ShaunaFranks last week.The following students receivedachievement awards at the recent R-6 Assembly.Congratulations to these students:Year R-2 Achievement Awards:Miss Underwood/Mrs Cormack–Jack Hudson, Jaxton Volk.Mrs Zeptner – Kyra Milla, ElizaGranthamMr Petty – Hunter Fairlie, BriannaRowley.Ms Dalgety/Miss Campbell-Colquhoun – Alynnta Tahu,Jackson McDonald.Mrs Christall/Mrs Van Laarhoven– Jazma Trasy, Lane Whittaker.Miss Wastell – Toby Smith, HaydenCradock.Miss Bartsch – Matthew Hayball,Brady McCann.Miss Steele/Mrs Haddock – BaileyEvans, Caitlin Woodall.Year 3-6 Achievement Awards:Mr Jones – Michayla Kemp, LeviRawlins.Mr Gera – Toben Clements, HopePressler.Miss Arthur – Tyson Hill, StuartOrr.Mrs Meyer – Jarryd Kelly, Madi-son Thompson.Mrs Hoffmann/Mrs Partington –Cameron Macleod, Henry HarrisonMiss Nash – Ben Sullivan, ShaliseMallinson.Mr Wyskamp/Mrs Ferenci –Brianna Allen, Brittnee Hancock.Miss Lister – Jade Morgan, TahneeElliot.Mr Summerton – Alicia Roberts,Josh Towler.Special Ed – Victor Tkatchenko.

Kids Help Line is a 24 hour tel-ephone and online counselling serv-ice for children and young peoplein Australia.In a recent article Kids Help Linediscussed the issue of Self Injuryamong children and young people.The information below comes di-rectly from an article in the April2004 edition of the Kids Help LineNewsletter.What is Self-Injury?“Kids Help Line defines self-injuryas deliberate, non-life threatening,self-effected bodily harm or disfig-urement of a socially unacceptablenature. Self-injury includes actssuch as cutting, burning skin, pull-ing out hair and overdoses of sub-stances believed to be non-lethal.”Why do Young People Self-Injure?“Self-injury may be used as a wayof discharging rage or escapingoverwhelming emotions such asemptiness, loneliness, depression,unreality, numbness or isolation.”“Many of those who self-injure saythey do it in order to feel something,to know that they are still alive.”“Self-injury may also help youngpeople to relieve unbearable levelsof tension, regain some sense ofcontrol over their lives or to providesome physical evidence of the in-ner pain they are experiencing.In addition, some young people may

use self-injury as a way to commu-nicate the extent of their emotionalpain and their need for support tothose around them.Still others may be motivated to self-injure as a way to stop themselvesfrom attempting suicide or engag-ing in some other desperate act.”What can be done?“Firstly, self-injury should be ac-knowledged as a significant concernamong young Australians in orderto help break the addictive patternsthat can develop with the behaviour.Secondly, young people should beprovided with opportunities to de-velop effective ways of managingstress and emotional turmoil to pre-vent them from turning to other self-destructive coping mechanisms.Kids Help Line will continue its ef-forts to develop best practices inresponding to young people whoself-injure and building resiliencyamong young people through its tel-ephone and online counselling serv-ices.”If you are or know someone whoself-injures please seek some help.Talk to a trusted adult, a friend, theschool counsellor, ring Kids HelpLine on 1800 55 1800, or contactan online counsellor atwww.kidshelp.com.au.

Lyndall Craker,7-12 Student Counsellor.

Shedding some light on self-injury

HOMEECONOMICS…In year 12 HomeEconomics this term,students had toprepare a two-coursemeal influenced by aparticular culture.Pictured here is KaidiJames crushingtomatoes for hertraditional Italian meal.This meal had to beserved to four guestsand prepared with apartner.Other recentassignments includeprofessionalpresentation of cakesand muffins.

Mixing it up in Home Economics


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ELECTRIC piano, Yamaha ClavinovaPiano – Like key response, many otherfeatures. Excellent condition $1475.00ONO. Ideal unit in Roxby heat. Phone8671 0289.

FOOD grade Stainless Steel 650ml x650ml. Great as fish boards $4.50 each.Contact 8671 0336.

PIPER Pathfinder P28-235 1975 TT3240hrs, Lycoming 6cyl 235hp 760htrprop 660htr, paint 7/10, Interior 7/10, KingKA134 audio, KR21 marker, KY92 Com1,KR97a Com2, KR86 adf, KN64 mode ctransp, KN64 DME, Narco Nav 11a Nav1,Garmin 100 gps, 4place intercom, JPI 700egt/cht, strobes, factory corrosionproofed.Night VFR 130kt cruise Beige w/- brown stripe. $125,000 (No GST) Phone(08) 8595 5261 ah or go to http://www.riverland.net.au/~egd for more info.

SHIPPING Containers (20ft) $2500 plusGST. Contact 8671 0336.

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TENDERS

TENDERMW/03/04

Construction of Roundaboutsat the Intersection of Hermit Street andKennebery Crescent & Intersection of

Hermit Street and Wirrda StreetTenders detailing specifications can be obtainedby contacting Roxby Downs Council atRichardson Place or by telephone 08 86710010.Tenders are to be receivedAt the Roxby Downs Council Chambers,Richardson Place, Roxby Downs by 12 noon23 July 2004.Roxby Downs Council is not bound to acceptthe highest or any tender.Tenders will be accepted in written form onlyand must be submitted in a sealed envelopemarked:

Tender MW/03/04Po Box 124Roxby Downs S.A. 5725

Robert BarkerMunicipal Works Manager

POSITION VACANTWorks Clerical Officer

(Part-Time)Due to a recent resignation and following a minorstaff re-shuffle, Council has available a positionfor a part-time position as a Clerical Officer in theWorks area.This is an ideal opportunity for an energetic personwho wishes to perform a vareity of clerical andadministrative and tasks in support of Council’sMunicipal, Water and Sewerage and ElectricalManagers. As part of our small cohesive multi-disciplined and interactive team, you will have theopportunity to work over a variety of operationalareas with a particular focus on the recording ofassets, preparation of an inventory data base andproviding report for overall asset management.Ideally you will need to have excellent clerical andadministrative skills and the ability to communicateeffectively with fellow staff and customers.Experience in working in an office environment andwith Microsoft applications such as Word, Exceland Access are highly desirable. The ability toprovide basic reports will be well regarded. Acurrent driver’s licence is essential.Key areas of responsibility also include reading ofwater and electricity meters, data from sewerageand water pump stations, as well as general officeduties such as typing, filing, photocopying andgeneral administrative assistance to other staff andconsultants.

Council is an equal opportunity employer.Interested persons should obtain a copy of theposition specification from the Council Offices.Phone: (08) 8671 0010Address: PO Box 124

Richardson PlaceRoxby Downs SA 5725

Fax: (08) 8671 0452Email: [email protected] date: 12 noon, Monday, July 19, 2004.

Bill BoehmAdministrator

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St Barbara’s Catholic ChurchRoxby Downs

Saturday evening 6pmSunday morning 9am

Andamooka Catholic ChurchSunday 11am

first and third Sunday ofevery month

St Michael’s CatholicChurch, Woomera

Sunday 5pmAll denominations welcome

Roxby Downs LutheranChurch

Sunday 10.30amand Sunday School – 9.30am

Roxby Downs ChristianCommunity Church

Sunday 10am

Andamooka CommunityChurch

Sunday 2pm

Desert Springs ChurchSunday 9.30am at the

Roxby Downs TAFE College.

ACCOMMODATION

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ST GEORGE Serviced Apartments atNorwood – Ideal for short or long staysin Adelaide. Two bedrooms, lounge,kitchen/dine, air conditioning, tv/video,BBQ area, security under cover parking.Only 100 meters from shops, cafes andcinemas. From only $99 per night. Phone0408 855 572.

FORD Falcon sedan 73/74 model, 6cyl,re-conditioned motor, three months rego,in good condition. $1000 ono. Phone 8672 7048.

TOYOTA Landcruiser Wagon 1994model. 6 seater, diesel. Lots of extras.$20,000 ONO Phone 0417 821 026.

REAL ESTATE

CEDAR Accounting and FinancialSolutions. Heather JensenCA will be atAndamooka Dukes Bottlehouse Motelfrom 14th August to 17th August 2004 toassist with your tax requirements. Phone(08) 83771024 to arrange yourappointment. New clients receive firstinterview free.

LEARN to fly Roxby Downs Aero Club,phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, JimSpring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy0417 810 494.

ROXBY Second Hand Furniture. TradingHours Mon – Fri 11.30am-2pm and Satand Sun 2pm-4pm or, by arrangement byphoning 0428 138 758.

THANK YOU to Don and Kat McKinnonfor all your help. We appreciate it. Troyand Shirley.

THANK YOU Roxby Downs YouthServices Inc sincerely thank the followingfor their donations of sponsorshiptowards the service: Roche Mining, ARD,Roxby Downs Club, RoxFM, Foodlandand Rod and Vicki Fraser. Your supporthas been very much appreciated.

LOT 51 Government Road, Andamooka.Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, largelounge and large entertaining area.$70,000 negotiable. Phone WestonRaine and Horne on 8671 0653.

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LOT 57 Government Road, Andamooka.One bedroom home, partially furnishedand garage on large block. $34,000negotiable. Phone Weston Raine andHorne on 8671 0653. Due to ill health,vendor says sell.

HOUSE for rent. Four bedroom house inRoxby Downs. In-ground pool, sheds,outdoor entertaining, built-ins, ensuite.Price on request. Phone 0417 899 837.

SPACIOUS three bedroom duplex, largekitchen and dining room. $260.00 perweek. For more information, pleasephone Penny at Weston Raine andHorne on 8671 0653 or 0418 974 384.

THREE bedroom home, partiallyfurnished $100 per week. For moreinformation, please phone Penny atWeston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653or 0418 974 384.

TWO x two bedroom units. $200 perweek each. For more information, pleasephone Penny at Weston Raine andHorne on 8671 0653 or 0418 974 384.

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At its most recent meeting the Andamooka Progress Association (APOMA)resolved that all residents of Andamooka be asked to make a financialcontribution to running the township and the provision of basic services intown. The decision to seek a consumer cost sharing fee from householdsfollows the newsletter and survey of residents in June 2003 and discussionswith the Outback Areas Community Development Trust (OACDT).The Commonwealth Grants Commission that provides funding to theOACDT which in turn subsidises the costs of town administration, capitalworks programs and all maintenance programs to communities across theOutback, believes residents living in these townships should be making agreater financial contribution to the cost of running their town.APOMA has deliberated this issue for many months and believes it is timethat all residents make a fair and equitable financial contribution to thecosts of town management.A more realistic budget will also make it possible to manage and maintaininfrastructure in a manner more appropriate to the year 2004.Currently a handful of volunteers give much of their time and spendconsiderable amounts of their own money to ensure that basic necessaryprojects are carried out – this includes road maintenance, provision ofinfrastructure relating to the town water supply, maintenance and provisionof Television services, maintenance of town assets, including parks and allpublic areas, waste management and the rubbish dump, airstrip, publicliability insurance and insurance of town assets, follow up on Native Titleand issues and financial management of the town, just to name a few of theactivities the APOMA committee is responsible for.Explanatory letters will accompany “bills” that will be delivered tohouseholds over the next couple of weeks.

NOTICETo the Residents of Andamooka


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Shane gets into theShane gets into theShane gets into theShane gets into theShane gets into thessssswing ofwing ofwing ofwing ofwing of coac coac coac coac coachinghinghinghinghingRoxby Downs sportsman ShaneThomson is throwing in his currentemployment at Olympic Dam to takeon a new challenge – tennis coaching.Tennis shares a special place inThomson’s life with his other first love,football, and he is ready to pass on thatlove to the children of Roxby Downs.After three years experience coachingwith the award-winning local Auskickprogram, Thomson has now receivednational accreditation from the Austral-ian tennis coaching regulation body –the ATPCA – making him recognisedto coach in schools.After playing competitively in Laura asa younger man, Thomson is now keento introduce local children to the sport.“I love being involved with the kids,seeing them be active, building skillsand getting better at a sport they cangenuinely like,” Thomson said.“I’m bettering myself as well, but I havea genuine interest in being with the kids

and building local community spirit,then families are happier here in townand stay longer – it’s all connected.”Holiday coaching clinics, hosted byTennisSA, and school programs coor-dinated by local parents have alreadyhighlighted a community interest in thesport, Thomson told The Monitor lastweek.“But to get better at their sport, thekids need consistency, so we’re look-ing at starting a junior competition sokids can test their skills.“The response so far from families hasbeen great – and the support they’vegiven me at St Barbara’s Parish Schoolis fantastic.“I’m anticipating enough registrationsto really promote the sport locally.”Thomson will kick off his coachingprograms, at St Barbara’s ParishSchool, from Sunday, July 4. For moreinformation, phone Shane Thomson –8671 1384 or 0439 711 384.

TENNIS COACHING…Local children keen to get some top tennis tipsfrom coach Shane Thomson, from left, front, Luke Ryan, Maddison,Evans, Mitchell Ryan, Nicholas Thomson, Jack Lange, Adam Ryan,back Chloe Lange, Nick Hombsch and Jackson Thomson.

Rebels continue their winning streak in theRoxby Downs Softball Competition, tak-ing their fourth victory in a row againstShakers at the weekend.

Rebels defeated Shakers eight to five inGame 1, on Saturday, June 26, 2004.

Ben Summerton did his part to keep theRebels on top, taking a home run every timehe stepped up to plate, while Natalie Jones caughtsolidly behind plate.

Steve Ipsen also made a formidable first baseman,sending several Shakers back to the sidelinesthroughout the gam.

For the Shakers, Kia Wishart caught well behindplate while Giorgio controlled the outfield well.

In the batting, Sian Roberts’ hit out over infield wasone of the highlights of the game.

In Game 2, Black Cats forfeited to Cruisers.

Saturday, June 19, 2004.

Game 1 - Shakers forfeit to Cruisers

Game 2 - Rebels 19 d Black Cats 5

Softball is always seeking new players and anyoneinterested in playing can phone Leanne Stuckey8671 1349 or Darren Guiney 0438 437 273.

Or show up on a Saturday and take the field for just$2 a game.

Teeball also hits off Saturday afternoons, at 3pm,and children of all ages invited to come along forsocial game.

At just $2 a game, softball and teeball are RoxbyDowns’ cheapest sports.

PITCH...Bec

Penglasepitches for

the Black Cats.

Rebels hold tightto top spot

photograph - Jamie-Lee Oldfield

Local gymkhana com-petitors made a strongshowing at the MarreePicnic Races last month.Shannon Coulthard tookout the ‘junior leadingrider’ trophy while thesenior trophy went toJoelwyn Johnson on‘leading horse’ Jazz.Race 1 - PublicansSprint- 400m Open race:Winning horse - HeartyDollar, rider - HellenGowen, owner/trainer -Hellen and DarylGowen. Race 2 - TheOpen Bracelet - 1000mopen race: Winninghorse - Gold Boss, rider- Justin Nunn, owner/trainer -Macumba Syndi-cate.Race 3 - Vin Bullen Me-morial - 800m districtbred race: Winninghorse-Wilpoorinna Red,rider - Justin Nunn,owner/trainer - RogerDodd. Race 4 - BushPubs Dash - 400m openrace: Winning horse -

Hearty Dollar, rider -Hellen Gowen, owner/trainer - Hellen andDaryl Gowen.Race 5 - Marree Hotel1600m Drovers Cup –open: Winning Horse -Smytzers Taro, Rider -Justin Nunn, Owner/Trainer - Macumba Syn-dicate. Race 6 - KGOldfield Memorial Cup- 1400m district bredrace: Winning horse -Wilpoorinna Red, rider -Justin Nunn, owner/trainer - Roger Dodd.

Racing calendar continues at Marree

Race 7 - 1400m ClayPan Stakes - open: Win-ning horse - Motrom,rider Glen Dortell,owner/trainer - Narrelleand Rodney Fullerton.Race 8 - Last ChanceConsolation - 600m:Winning horse - Emency,rider - Hellen Gowen,owner/trainer -Hellenand Daryl Gowen.The Marree communitywill host its annualMarree AustralianCamel Cup this weekend- Saturday, July 3, 2004.

MARREE...Stephen Starkey at Marree PicnicRaces.


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Sunday, June 13, 2004saw 42 Dirt Circuit carsmake their way to Rehn’sRaceway at Arno Bay, fora great day of racing.Eleven of these cars werefrom Roxby Downs, aswell as cars fromWhyalla, Port Lincolnand the West Coast.If this race meeting wasan indication of what thesecond round of the DirtCircuit State Titles aregoing to be like, then theywill be fantastic.Steve Gigney took up thechallenge and guestdrove the RD 9 Holdenstandard of RattieMcKinnon’s.The challenge was morehow he was going to fitin the car, not whether hewas able to drive it. Likeriding a bike, he didn’tforget his racing past andquickly came to termswith the car and finishedthird in the street stock /standard class after someclose tussles with RuthDempsey and AllanMurray from Pt. Lincoln.Ruth Dempsey raced the,‘Nana’s school bus’,Holden panel van in fa-vour of the RD 110 Fordand displayed renewedconfidence in the old girlwith some daring outsidemoves that would havehad the pros baffled.She raced hard all dayand finished second inthe street stock / standardclass.In the Modifieds class,Don McKinnon in theRD 6, Modified Cortinatried hard all day to sortthe car out, sufferingfrom tyre choice, and atthe end of the day stillhadn’t found what he waslooking for, but he got aheap of exercise andthere’s nothing he don’tknow about changingtyres!Rick McPhee, RD 46 andBrad Stringer, of ArnoBay Sporting car club,battled hard all day andshowed us some classydriving skills. Rick’s only

glitch was when he musthave parked too close toDon McKinnon’s car, be-cause the tyre choice costhim dearly when heturned it around in onerace and missed out onvaluable points.The surprise package wasTroy Flanagan in the RD68 Commodore.He put together some ex-cellent drives and toppedhis day off by easily win-ning the all-comers race.Still in Modifieds, ex-Roxby Downs racer TrevDriver, put on some greatentertainment with his‘try anything’ drivingskills, that sees him winso many races. He fin-ished second overall toRD 43 Wayne Dempsey.The RD 43 XY Falcondisplayed good mannersall day and, with the helpof some good draws, wasable to gather enoughpoints to eventually winthe day and finish third inthe all-comers. SteveStewart RD14 and DebBeenham RD 51 bothkept honing their skillsand improving theirknowledge on the differ-ent tracks and track con-ditions so that it will buildtheir confidence and al-low them to mix it withthe top guns.Deb unfortunately suf-fered some panel dam-age, so it’s back to thecrash shop for a mani-cure.Open Wheelers saw bothex- Roxby Downs resi-dents, Kevin Norsworthyand Glen Wedding com-

peting with Steve WebberRD 50, Tania JohnsonRD 40 and Geoff MunroRD 19, plus a strong fieldof local drivers forhonors.Steve Webber finishedfirst overall and second inthe all-comers in whathas become his standardhigh class performance,but the ‘old dog’ GeoffMunro stole the fastesttime for the day, also win-ning the all-comers race.Being hard on the gearscost Geoff a better placeoverall, but he still fin-ished third for the day.Tania’s weekend was alittle different. While run-ning the tow car onBarbie fuel it suffered astandard gas backfire andwhen the car wasswitched over to petrolthe carby flooded. Thefault was a collapsedfloat.Luckily, Geoff Munrowas driving by and partsfrom his race car wereused to fix the problem.Upon arriving at the racetrack on Saturaday it wasdiscovered that the igni-tion key for the race carhad been left in RoxbyDowns.A key to do the job wasfound and all was happyagain. Sunday comesalong and there’s dramasagain. Someone left theisolator key back at thecabin and we can’t startthe race car.The wiring had to bechanged to get the car tothe starting grid and itdidn’t get any better from

there. Just put it down toexperience.The Arno Bay people puton an excellent show andthe track scrubbed upwell. Thanks must also goout to SBS and PeterChesson for their timeand effort in trucking thecars to Arno Bay, forwithout their assistance,the task would be thatmuch harder.Results:Street Stocks / Standards- 1st PL 51 Allan Murray21 pts, 2nd RD34 RuthDempsey 20 pts, 3rd RD9Steve Gigney 17 pts.Allcomers - 1st PL 7 RayNoon, 2nd AB 92 AshleyJoyce, 3rd AB 72 Rich-ard Dennis.Modified Saloon - 1st RD43 Wayne Dempsey 21pts, 2nd W 69 TrevDriver 16 pts, 3rd PL 89Al Monaghan 14 pts.Allcomers - 1st RD 68Troy Flanagan, 2nd PL89 Al Monaghan, 3rd RD43 Wayne Dempsey.Open Wheelers - 1st RD50 Steve Webber 22 pts,2nd WC 351 Alfie Bur-rows 16 pts, 3rd RD 19Geoff Munro 15 pts.Allcomers - 1st RD 19Geoff Munro, 2nd RD 50Steve Webber, 3rd AB 58Glen Wedding.Novice Race - 1st AB 27Nicole Elliott, 2nd AB 17Roger Venning, 3rd PL26 Herb Elliott.Fastest Time: GeoffMunro 3.01.40. Travel-ling Trier: Reg Davis.Local Trier: JimLlewellyn.

Locals hit the track at Arno Bay for state titles

STATE TITLES...Local drivers performed well at Arno Bay last month.

The Desert Dirt Kart Club held itslatest meeting on Saturday 19June, 2004.Senior results:First - Kart 777, Brian Algie.Second – Kart 27, Chris

Horewood.Third – Kart 26, Helen Smith.Junior results:First – Kart 18, Ben Roulstone.Second – Kart 10, Duncan Atkins.Third – Kart 77, Jonty Dear.

FIELD LEADERS...Helen Smith - Kart 26, Chris Horewood - Kart 27 andBrian Algie - Kart 77 battle it out for top placings at the Desert Dirt KartClub last month.

Dirt karters duel in the dust

The Roxby Downs BMX Club held a coachingclinic and come-and-try day on Sunday June 20,2004. Coaches from Adelaide attended along withapproximately 25 riders on the day.There was some excellent racing plus a few fallsas well!There will be another come-and-try day afterschool resumes in term three.This will be advertised prior to the event.The BMX Club is also seeking sponsorship to gotowards a new track.If you can provide any assistance in this at all,please phone 8671 0936.

BMX...Five-year-old Troy Darling gives BMXhis best shot at a recent coaching clinic inRoxby Downs.

Crowds come for BMX coaching

Volleyball semi-finalsSemi Finals June 21, 2004.A GradeProphets of Onan 98 defeated AllBlacks 79.Volleyroos 75 defeated Benders 45.B GradePink Eyes 94 defeated Fitchy’s Follys86.Salmon Haters 95 defeated Block It 72.

Hockey results for Friday June 25,2004.Juniors - Poison 3 defeated Redbacks0. Medicos 6 defeated Mavricks 0.B Grade - Wo-Mans 9 defeatedRedbacks 1. Medicos 6 defeatedMavricks 3.A Grade - Redbacks 6 defeated Grads5. Medicos 5 defeated Mavricks 3.

Hockey results

THANK YOU...to Don and Kat McKinnon for all your help. We appreciate it. Troy and Shirley.


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July

July 3, 2004Marree Camel Cup

July 3, 2004Round Nine – Footballat Woomera5.30pm – Hornridge vAndamooka8.00pm – Olympic Dam vRoxby Districts

July 10, 2004Oodnadatta BroncoBranding

July 10, 2004Round Ten – Football12.00 noon – Hornridge vRoxby Districts2.20pm – Olympic Dam vAndamooka

July 14, 2004Darts LeagueWoomera challenge tobe held in Roxby Downsfrom 7.30pm

July 17, 2004Round Eleven –Football12.00 noon – OlympicDam v Hornridge2.20pm – Roxby Districtsv Andamooka

July 24, 2004Dirt Circuit - DayMeeting

July 24, 2004Round Twelve –Football12.00 noon – Hornridge vAndamooka2.20pm – Olympic Dam vRoxby Districts

July 25, 2004Roxby DownsMotorcross Club Day

July 31, 2004Round Thirteen –Football12.00 noon – OlympicDam v Andamooka2.20pm – Hornridge vRoxby Districts

August

August 7, 2004Round Fourteen –Football12 noon – Roxby Downsv Andamooka2.20pm – Olympic Dam vHornridge

August 7, 2004Graeme HowardAppreciation PartyBar open, BBQ supplied,stay after the game andcelebrate one of theW&DFLs most dedicatedsupporters.

August 15, 2004Round Fifteen –Football12 noon – Olympic Damv Roxby Districts2.20pm – Hornridge vAndamooka

August 21, 2004Preliminary Final –Football2.00pm – Team 2 v Team3

August 21, 2004RFDS Golf Day

August 28, 2004Grand Final – Football2.00pm – Minor Premiersv Winner Prelim Final

August 28, 2004Dirt Circuit – TwilightMeeting

September

September 18, 2004Dirt Circuit – NightMeeting

October

October 2 and 3, 2004Round 2 – Dirt CircuitState Titles at Arno Bay

October 30, 2004Dirt Circuit – Fun Night

Plan ahead this season!Book your sporting event FREEin the W&DFL sporting calendar.

League LadderTeam W L For Agst % Pts

Olympic Dam 6 2 799 433 64.85% 12

Roxby Districts 6 2 784 462 62.92% 12

Andamooka 4 4 584 503 53.73% 8

Hornridge 0 8 224 994 18.41% 0

Roxby Downs Basket-ball Association resultsfor June 22, 2004C Grade Women - Spec-tres/Devils defeatedTandales/Jets on forfeit.Chocies 24 (B Pape 10)defeated Cougars (MTraeger 12).B Grade Men - Jets 57(D Kaminski 20) de-feated Chocies 33 (ROlsen 9). Magpies de-feated Bulls on Forfeit.A Grade Men - Bulls 44(V Buza 14) defeatedJets 37 (J Drefke 12).Magpies 48 (M Girdham12) defeated BradkenBears 21 (M Spagnolo9).

Basketball

Roxby Downs residentsJenny Nitschke and ReeTyas have been instru-mental in the state andnational success of Pe-terborough carriagedrivers Henry andShirley Crossley.Mrs Nitschke and MrsTyas both acted asgrooms for the couplewho took home the Na-tional Carriage DrivingChampionships in Owenat Easter this year.Beating out more than35 competitors fromacross the country,Henry Crossley alsotook the SA title aheadof wife Shirley.

Local groomsin top comp

Hornridge takes netball titleRoxby Downs netball results - Grand finals played June 23, 2004A Grade - Hornridge 40 defeated Rebels A 23. Best on court, Nardene Edmonds.B Grade - Misfits 38 defeated Blue Jays 27. Best on court, Tara-Jane Hill.C Grade - Huneez 27 defeated Ready Mixed Rangers 22. Best on court, Belinda Petherick..Trophy winners:C Grade: ‘Best and fairest’ Lisa Grafe, runner-up Teressa Moyle.B Grade: Best and Fairest Kirby Hobbs, runner-up Cher Male.A Grade: Best and Fairest Nicole Darling, runner-up Emma Neilson.Mixed: Best and Fairest Mick Pawley and Lauri Hannaford, runner-up Stan Trowinski.Keep reading The Monitor for grand finals and team photos in our next issue.

Roxby Districts ‘Miners’will battle against ladderleaders Olympic Dam next week in the tussle for topspot.The Round 9 clash will take place under lights atWoomera on Saturday night at 8pm.Woomera and Districts Football League, results fromRound 8, June 26, 2004Roxby Districts 13 goals, 10 points, 88 points defeatedAndamooka 7 goals, 7 points, 55 points.Best players for Roxby Districts: B Chesson, MOldfield, M Young, M Pawley.Goal scorers for Roxby Districts: M Oldfield 4 goals,M Daddow 3 goals, T Desfontaine 2 goals, S Burdon,D Haines, C McDonald and S Owens 1 goal each.Best players for Andamooka: B Kotzur, D Taylor, RKraack, A Ingold.Goal scorers for Andamooka: M Lukich 2 goals, AMcCullough, A Eberhard, D Taylor, S Ferenci and JSullivan 1 goal each. Olympic Dam 11 goals, 22 points, 88 points defeatedHornridge 5 goals, 4 points, 34 points.Best players for Olympic Dam: C Alderhoven, NShinnick, M Dalgleish.Goal scorers for Olympic Dam: W Feltus 3 goals, SDaly and D Nicholls 2 goals each, J Payne, N Bra-zier, N Shinnick and A Howie 1 goal each.Best players for Hornridge: R Wenzlow,S McLoughney, R Gordon, AWatkins.Goal scorers for Hornridge: JStarick 2 goals, A Watkins andA Webster 1 goal each.Round Seven, June 19,2004Olympic Dam 9 goals, 9points, 63 points defeatedAndamooka 7 goals, 13points, 55 points.Best players for OlympicDam: P Kemp, A Jebb, DKay, K Clarke.Best players for Andamooka:B Kotzur, D Semmler, RKraack, S Fitzgerald.Goal scorers for Olympic Dam: MBlackwood 2, J Payne, J Edwards, S

Daly, N Burton, A Balnaves, B Davis and D Kay 1goal each.Goal scorers for Andamooka: A McCullough 3, Dtaylor, K Williams, A Eberhard and D Semmler 1 goaleach.Roxby Districts 16 goals, 16 points, 112 points de-feated Hornridge 4 goals, 4 points, 20 points.Best players for Roxby Districts: A Herbig, S Bur-den, M Katzorke, S Owens.Best players for Hornridge: C Hodgetts, A Fromm, AWatkins, J Thorpe.Goal scorers for Roxby Districts:B Chesson and M Cloke 3 goals each, M Daddow, TDesfontaines and A Warke 2 goals each, J Orr, MDoyle S Burden and B Chesson 1 goal each.Goal scorers for Hornridge: R Briggs 3 and S Gow 1.Junior Colts - Round Seven, June 19, 2004 Bulldogs6 goals, 5 points, 41 points defeated Hawks 2 goals, 3points, 15 points.Best players for Bulldogs: J Hombsch, S Phelan, DIronside, A Warren, A Blake.Best players for Hawks: S Grey, B Johnson, SLangdon, A Wissel, M Blackie.Goal scorers for Bulldogs: D Ironside 2, J Hombsch,R Richards, T Cox and A Warren 1 goal each.

Goal scorers for Hawks: J Bowden and TGolding 1 goal each.

Senior Colts - Round Seven, June 19,2004 Dragons 7 goals, 5 points,

47 points defeated Razorbacks 7goals, 2 points, 44 points.Best players for Dragons: SBlackmoore, S Crafter-King,K Zeptner, J Aldum, J Orr.Best players for Razorbacks:J Bowden, R Lynch, SFerenci, S Traeger, C Buran.Goal scorers for Dragons: KReynolds and J Auldan 2 goalseach, S Crafter-King, S

Blackmoore and K Zeptner 1goal each.

Goal scorers for Razorbacks: SFerenci and T Cox 2 goals each, A

Warren, R Fromme and A Bates 1 goaleach.

Miners and Devils to battle for top spot

Roxby Downs golf reports:Sunday June 27, 2004 - Fine cool conditionssaw 23 golfers compete in the fifth round ofthe Club Championships sponsored by Ol-ympic Dam Haulage.With greener fairways and firmer sand in therough, golf was more enjoyable.Haydn Bone had a fine day to take out theround with nett 65. Hard on his heals wasDarren Eckermann also with a great roundof nett 66, closely followed by DougalMacLeod on nett 68.Winner - Haydn Bone 81 / nett 65. A Gradewinner - Dougal MacLeod 81 / nett 68. BGrade winner - Darren Eckerman 87 / nett66. C Grade winner - Tony Jordan 104 / nett73. Ladies winner - Gayle Sieraema 101 /nett 81.Next Saturday is the Protec Pacific 18 holePar event starting between 11 am and no laterthan 12 noon. Sunday is a nine-holeStableford event with a change to the start-ing time to 11.30 am and 12 noon due to thecolder conditions.Saturday June 26, 2004...Kempe sponsoreda four person Ambrose on Saturday, June 26,

2004. The sponsors and suppliers camefrom Melbourne and Geelong to be part ofthe event and to show off their wares. Atrade night was held at the Golf Club onthe Friday before the Ambrose. This alsogave the sponsors a sneak preview at thecourse.After the recent rains the course hasgreened up and is looking in really goodshape. The weather was cold and windy onthe Friday and was looking to be much thesame for the Saturday.Fortunately that was not the case, the daybeing sunny and mild and the wind breezy,rather than gale force. The wind still pre-sented a challenge to the golfers particu-larly on the more exposed parts of the backnine.It was a good field that took to the courseto play for a generous array of prizes puton by the Kempe. There were no loses onthe day with all teams going home with aprize.There were also four long drives on offer,two to be contested by Men and Ladies/Juniors and two by all golfers.

All the par threes had a novelty to playfor. The harder numbers two and 10 werethe best second shot nearest the pin andthe fourth and 13th a straight nearest thepin.Robin Passmore gave his team a little ex-citement on the second. He played a greattee shot, drifting on the wind towards thehole then running up to the hole just miss-ing a hole-in-one by inches. This set upone of six birdies for the round. Unfortu-nately the team counted two of those withbogies on the fourth and ninth, the teamcoming in with a 68 gross. The team ofBrian & Neville Hombsch, Fred Schott andIan McInnes also carded a 68. They alsohad six birdies and two bogies but with abigger handicap their 54.5 Nett was thewinning score of the day. Tony Holbrook,Gayle Siersema, Andrew Dredge and JohnFreeman were Runners up with 58.625Nett. Di & Hugh Beveridge, RobinPassmore and David Gibson were themixed winners with their Nett of 56.75.As is the tradition in and Ambrose a NAGAwas on offer and this was won by NinoTormena, James Daley and Andrew Clark.

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Roxby Downs footballerNik McPhail, 12, hasbeen selected to repre-sent South Australia inthe SAPSASA AussieRules competition inAdelaide next week.A squad of 60 youngSouth Australians fromNik’s age group willcompete in Adelaide onJuly 5 to be part of twoteams of 23 to playagainst other young foot-ballers from across thecountry.Nik is Roxby Downs’only representative in hisage group and his suc-cess stems from his in-volvement as both aSAPSASA representa-tive for the Northern Re-gions and St Barbara’sParish School.Nik, who plays footballin both the U13s andU16s grades of the localcompetition, has beenplaying since he wasfive, locally and in PortAugusta“Footy’s my game,”Nick told The Monitor.“”The (Northern) teamthat I played in to get intothe state category wasundefeated and won thepremierships (early lastmonth).I was excited when they

told me – but not as ex-cited as my dad.In fact, parents Malcolmand Sandra McPhail are“very proud” of theirfootballing son.Dad Malcolm only hungup the footy boots twoyears ago locally andspends a lot of time kick-ing and coaching with hisNik. “I want to thank myteacher James Ralstonwho has been supportive

– he comes out and kickswith us in the yard andspends a bit of extra timewith us,” Nik said.While Dad and MrRalston might be Nik’slocal inspiration, he was“over the moon” to meethis Port Power heroesduring the recent Ad-elaide competition.A keen fan of the Power,Nik’s sure that one dayhe’ll be wearing black,white and teal.

Local footballer setto represent state

SAPSASA...Nik McPhail is ready and willingto hit the field for SA this month.Local footballers played a significant part in the

the Northern District SAPSASA Football Team’sDivision 2 success at the annual Country Carni-val in Adelaide last month.The team was hosted by the Salisbury East Dis-trict who spent Week 5 of Term 2 in Port Augusta.“This is a fantastic achievement by the boys andsomething that they will be able to look back onforever,” coach John Clements aid.“Competing with 19 other teams from aroundCountry South Australia was a wonderful expe-rience for the boys.”“For the statistically minded we lost one game,we kicked 66 goals 49 points for and had 27 goals36 points kicked against us.

“Our best players and trophy winners were: NickMcPhail from St Barbara’s Parish School inRoxby Downs, Jordan Warren - Flinders ViewPrimary School, Warren Wilson - Augusta ParkPrimary School and Troy Miller from PortAugusta West Primary School.“The Northern District team did very well - eachof the 22 boys in the team worked very hard, learntquite a bit and enjoyed themselves. As a resultof the week, Jordan Warren and Warren Wilsonwere selected in the Division 2 RepresentativeTeam and Tom George and Nick McPhail wereselected in the U/12 State Squad.The team last year won the Division 2 Shield forthe first time since 1997 after being relegated fromDivision 1.

NORTHERN DISTRICTS…Winners of ‘The SANFL, Past Players and Officials Shield’SAPSASA Football Country Carnival, Division 2 Champions, 2004, from left, back, JohnClements (Coach), Marcus Gill, Jordan Warren, Keaton Milera, Josh Nunn, NickMcPhail, Jake Harris, Dylan Ironside, Tyson Black, Trevor Haines (Goal Umpire), middle,Corey Buran (Vice Captain), Warren Wilson, Daniel Kwaterski, Jack Hombsch, BradleyCollins, Jamahl McKenzie, Ben Trewartha, Drew Clements, front, Kain Zeptner, TroyMiller, Daniel Noll, Brendan Lehmann, Tom George (Captain) and Tyson Cox.

SAPSASA success for footballers

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