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Thursday, April 22, 2004

Easter in the outback

Mother’s Day profiles

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Established 2003

Easter in Andamooka

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RFDS refutes base closure concerns FAR NORTH REGION…A Royal Flying Doctor Service spokesman has refuted claims that the Port Augusta base will be closed. A petition is currently being circulated throughout the Far North region calling for a guarantee that Port Augusta RFDS operations will remain in the region.

Emergency service staff, who have asked to remain anonymous, claim they have already been informed

by RFDS management of a down-sizing in process.

However, Public Affairs and Marketing Manager John Tobin told The Monitor this week that, while a strategic review of the SA services is currently under way, only one decision has been made and that is to confirm that Port Augusta would remain the centre of the RFDS’s primary and allied health services.

“The investigation was commissioned by the Board in late 2003 to look at the current utilisation of human and capital resources across South Australia,” Mr Tobin said.

“Our own staff made significant input to the preliminary report as they are in a very good position to provide considered thought regarding the wide variety of situations they deal with every day throughout the state.

“Most queries we have received have been in relation to emergency evacuations. I have discussed the fact that emergency retrievals in the north of the state are currently undertaken by aircraft based in Adelaide, Port Augusta, and on occasions, Alice Springs. We have two bases in SA but our emergency aircraft can be anywhere in the state at any time.

“What we’ve noticed is there is a changing nature in the call for our services – there’s been an increase in demand and a change in needs .“ “This current review is all about ensuring that our resources are best placed to meet this changing demand. “ For instance is our current configuration of our aircraft and crews in the best position to respond and deliver a total health service? Every good organisation needs to undertake a strategic review of its operations from time to time and we are no exception”.

“We’re looking to make some decisions around July and our minimum requirement will be to ensure that current levels of service delivery are maintained.”

RFDS Auxiliary Shirley Gow responded to local concerns, assuring the community that flying doctor services to the far north region were unlikely to be affected by any review.

“We all know how important the RFDS is – it’s our lifeline,” she told The Monitor last week. “But every business reviews its organisation from time to time.”

SWITCHED ON...Long-time Pimba residents Vi and Graham Blatchford turned on to mains power for the first time at Easter after lobbying 12 years for access to general services in the town.

The lights go on in Pimba PIMBA...Pimba residents had a few extra things to celebrate this Easter when the small outback community received mains electricity after more than 12 years of lobbying.

“It really was a good Friday for us,” local resident and Pimba Progress Association committee member Graham Blatchford told The Monitor last week.

“We’ve lived in Pimba since 1993, and we’ve always been hooked up to a generator - we had to turn it off in the night and we couldn’t run the air conditioner.”

Now Mr Blatchford is looking forward to installing a fax machine to help him with his RAA duties.

But Mr Blatchford and his wife Vi have already benefited from

the power installation with their daughter and grandchildren unexpectedly travelling to Pimba for Easter weekend at the prospect of an air conditioned weekend together.

“The community is overwhelmed and we’re planning a streetparty to celebrate,” Harry Bovey, chairman of the Pimba Progress Association said.

“With Pimba’s 30 or so residents all on mains power now life’s going to be a little bit easier for the locals - especially in the heat of summer.”

Mr Blatchford and Mr Bovey thanked Cowell Electric for their work in seeing the connection went smoothly to Pimba’s nine unpowered homes.

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NEWS

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Board recently met with local environmental scientists and volunteers to discuss issues facing the local community and its natural surroundings.

Water conservation was a major topic at the discussion, where Olympic Dam Environmental Adviser Steve Green pointed out that any increase in water demand for thecommunity and operations would require major changes to comply with government regulations.

Mr Green recommended a water tank program for the Roxby Downs re-

The group also discussed needs and costs of improving local recycling services.

Degradation of the surrounding arid lands flora and fauna by pets, litter and general waste, even car bodies, was highlighted

by Environmental Scientist John Read.

Mr Read spoke with board members about ways to educate pet-owners about their impact on native ecosystems.

Arid Recovery coordinator Brydie Hill called for a council-appointed driver for local environmental projects such as tourist walks, local recycling and education, to ensure their sustainability.

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Dear editor.

Unfortunately, as from Friday, April 16, 2004, I will no longer drive young people home after they have attended the Youth Centre. Parents will have to make arrangements to make sure that they arrive home safely.

I had driven kids home in the past, as many were left to walk home alone and I felt a responsibility to ensure they were safe.

This has now ceased due to the fact that someone saw fit to “scratch up” my car last Friday night while I was at work at the Youth Centre. I am extremely disappointed.

For those of you who are unaware, the majority of the work I do for Youth Services is unpaid work. I am only paid for 25 hours per week, I

frequently work 50 or more hours a week and I am also on call 24-hours-a-day in case of emergencies.

I do not get any allowances or petrol money for my car, which is frequently used for work.

Most of the equipment we have in the Youth Centre for the youth to use had been bought through fundraising efforts.

We are not funded for this. I apologise to the kids I will be letting down by not driving them home.

If anyone has any information or has seen someone acting suspiciously around my car, please let either myself, or the police know.

Sue Penglase, Youth Services Co-ordinator, Roxby Downs Youth Services.

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Tips for outback living We live in a region with fascinating wildlife, plants, landforms and heritage. It is great to experience and enjoy this part of outback South Australia but we must do this safely and without damaging the environment. Here are some tips which may be useful: When driving, keep to roads and tracks, and seek permission before entering pastoral lands.

Always carry containers of drinking water and a good first aid kit, along with reliable maps.

Many residents have off road vehicles. It is essential to keep these to existing tracks and roads to avoid damaging the environment. Be aware of the safety of other users of tracks, including walkers and do not create a noise or dust nuisance, especialy near town areas.

If you have a cat, be a responsible owner. Have it desexed, attach a bell to its collar, keep it confined at night or better still house it in a cat run. Cats are predators and kill many birds and small animals if allowed to wander freely.

Our water is precious so use it wisely and minimise wastage. Use water saving devices in the house and develop a water efficient garden.

Minimise lawn areas, use deep mulches, use drip irrigation, and base your garden on showy, hardy arid zone native plants. There are many which will thrive in our region.

Recycle and reuse items where possible. For example paper, cardboard, and beverage containers can be delivered to the recycle depot or placed in bins provided. Used clothing can also be recycled - bins outside BP. Consider becoming involved in a local environment group and help at Arid Recovery, the Roxby Downs Arboretum or join the Tidy Towns Team. Stop and water young trees at the Ranges View rest area on the Stuart Highway if you have time. Visit The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden at Port Augusta (free) to learn more about our arid zone flora.

Enjoy our special environment, but please treat it with respect.

Further information is available from the WMC Olympic Dam Environment Section. Speakers for school and other groups can be provided.

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Small start on big issues Environment - it’s a big issue, in fact it’s a pretty big group of issues. But there are so many ways to make a big difference by starting small.

Be aware of your surroundings and don’t bother planting thirsty plants. It’s going to cost you a lot of money and heartbreak in the long run.

Unlike many small, isolated communities - we do have a recycling service - so take advantage of it. Even your tin cans and glass jars can now be recycled if you take the time to wash them out. The RDAS, Roxby Downs Junior Basketball and the SBS/Collex bottle depot will all accept recyclables.

Get involved - in our region we have parks, arboretums, Tidy Town groups, and yet our volunteer numbers are incredibly low for organised events like Clean Up Australia Day. We even have world-class ecology projects like the Arid Recovery reserve where you can take a hands-on approach to native conservation.

Or maybe just spend an afternoon with the kids collecting cans on the side of one of our major roads - what a great way to make pocket money as well as a big difference.

Conservation, like charity, begins at home. So, next time you’re watching the news and bemoaning the extinction rates and ecological disasters - think about how you can clean up your own backyard.

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NEWS New chairman for Pimba

ROXBY DOWNS...With more and more Olympic Dam employees travelling to and from Roxby Downs by car on their shifts off, local radio statio 105.5 RoxFM is promoting its ‘hitch a ride’ program. Regular travellers seeking to car pool or just have some help with the driving on a long journey home, can phone the station, register their name, and be “hooked up” with other drivers. To ‘hitch a ride’ phone - 0407 979 918.

WHYALLA…Sydney fisherman Heath Withers won the Australian Amateur Snapper Fishing Championship at Whyalla this Easter with a 14.72kg fish. It is the first time in the competition’s 13-year-history that the title has left South Australia.

WILLIAM CREEK…Two cross-country desert ‘adventurers’ took an unplanned trip to William Creek last week after their kayak became mired in the receding waters of Lake Eyre. The men, who claimed they were never in doubt of their own safety, were criticised by local police and residents for being “illprepared and irresponsible”. The pair had planned to cross Lake Eyre from Kalamurina Station but became mired at Umbum Creek where they were rescued by local pilot Trevor Wright.

ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Community Library will now close at 5pm on week nights, as of Monday, May 3, 2004.

WHYALLA…State government has decided to spend $1 million in helping to expand Whyalla’s aquaculture industry by contributing to the cost of the new commercial boat harbour in Fitzgerald Bay. “Fitzgerald Bay also offers natural advantages for aquaculture in that it has calm, protected and pristine waters, with a ready workforce nearby in Whyalla”, said Premier Rann.

ROXBY DOWNS…The Roxby Downs Council will share in $700,000 of State Government funds as they, along with 38 other councils, have taken up the fight against plastic bags – to get single-use plastic shopping bags out of the environment and the waste stream. The aim is to halve plastic bag use by 2005 and ban them completely by 2008.

BIRDS EYE VIEW...Arid Recovery officer Jeff Turpin and RITE student Roxanne Henry on the look out for birds such as, right, the crested wood pigeon.

Bird watching a serious business at Arid Recovery OLYMPIC DAM…Arid Recovery staff and volunteers conducted their annual monitoring program at the reserve from April 10 to 15.

Survey counts and mist netting were conducted by David Paton and his team from the University of Adelaide - a partner in the Arid Recovery conservation initiative.

During the monitoring, birds of each species are counted inside and outside the reserve, to see if any species are advantaged by the removal of rabbits, cats and foxes inside the reserve.

Mistnets were also used to catch birds inside the reserve.

The birds are permanently marked with a leg bands which allows researchers to follow their survival and movements.

A spiny-cheeked honeyeater banded at the Arid Recovery Reserve was later found in Roxby Downs township, showing bird movement between the two areas.

Some of the bird species banded this year included chirruping wedgebill, hooded robin, southern whiteface and inland thornbill.

Renewed baiting fears follow local dog death ANDAMOOKA…Police fear a recent dog death in Andamooka may herald a new spate of baitings, mirroring last year’s record number of dog deaths.

Police report that, on April 5, an Andamooka dog died of 1080 poisoning while contained in a local backyard.

Police and Andamooka residents have expressed their concerns at the bait, which they believe was deliberately laid, because the dog was contained within a yard with two small children.

“This animal was a family pet, a quiet yard dog, and the family is very distraught,” senior constable Nigel

Campbell told The Monitor last week.

“The young children are heartbroken,” he said.

Snr Cst Campbell said the bait in question appeared to be the same used in a spate of dog baitings last year which claimed the lives of more than 20 local pets.

Andamooka and Roxby Downs Police are investigating the incident, in cooperation with Port Augusta CIB. Police believe the bait was deliberately laid and are seeking any information from the community that might lead to an arrest - phone 8672 7072.

PIMBA… g o o d Pimba resiwork, and dent Harry the work Bovey has of the asb e e n sociation. elected the “In the funew chairt u r e , man of the w e ’ r e P i m b a looking to Progress put Pimba Associaon the tion. map with the inforMr Bovey, a five-year P I M B A . . . H a r r y m a t i o n resident of Bovey wasnamed bay and Pimba, has chairman of the clean up taken over Pimba Progress t h a t the position whole Association this area – from retirmonth. make it a ing chairmore welman Rex Ridley. coming place for tourMr Bovey will see the ists. culmination of several “Pimba is a starting projects started under point for several differMr Ridley’s reign, in- ent trips like the Torrens cluding the development Track, the Roxby Downs of the a modern tourist and Andamooka roads, information bay at the or up the Oodnadatta Pimba roadstop, and the Track. provision of power to “I think there’s a lot of homes in Pimba. opportunities for local “Rex has done a fantas- tourism when we get the tic job and we would bay completed.” have been happy to see Harry Bovey is manager him go on in the position of Spuds Roadhouse in but he’s ready to retire,” Pimba and has five Mr Bovey said. grown children with “He did a great job while wife Anne. he was in the chair – “I like Pimba, it’s a that’s been very obvious beautiful little place with this week with the power some really nice people. going on all over Pimba.

“Pimba residents are “We’re going to con- very community-oritinue building on his ented.”

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Planning under way for 2005 festival ROXBY DOWNS…Get ready to ‘go OFF’ in 2005, because Roxby Downs is already gearing up for next year’s Outback Fringe Festival hot on the heels of the inaugural success.

Local festival organisers are warning the region “if you thought this year’s festival was amazing – then wait and see what we have in store for you”.

Negotiations are currently underway with international artists and performers, as well as the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and performers closer to home.

“We are already putting the word out for new committee members,” event coordinator Megan Barker told The Monitor this week “We’re always looking for creative ideas and suggestions – and a few extra helping hands wouldn’t go astray either.

“This is one of the biggest things to ever hit Roxby Downs and the surrounding outback regions and it’s a great chance for local residents from Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera to be involved in such a fun project.

“Anyone interested in getting involved can contact me by email.”

To discuss your ideas, or get involved right from the start, drop Megan Barker an email at culture@roxbydowns.net.

FRINGE FESTIVAL...Festival coordinators are calling for expressions of interest from artists and volunteers keen to be part of next year’s Outback Fringe Festival. Local performers, like Mel McCarthy and Lilia Miller, will again be schedule alongside national and international artists in what promises to be an even bigger and better festival in 2005.

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Thursday, April 22, 2004 - Page 3

NEWS Anzac Day services across the region

Far North region police report

FAR NORTH REGION...The Far North region will celebrate Anzac Day on April 25, 2004, with a series of services, marches and events.

To be part of this important national commemoration - check out the service closest to you.

5.30am – Gunfire breakfast Woomera RSL Club 6am – Dawn service & march Railway Terrace, Marree 6am - Dawn service Blinman Rd, Olympic Dam 6.30am – Dawn service Buteman Square, Woomera 7am - Gunfire breakfast Roxby Downs Bowling Club 7.30am – Breakfast Woomera RSL Club 9am – Morning service Andamooka Recreational Reserve 10am – Service Buteman Square, Woomera 10.40am - March Richardson Place, Roxby Downs 11am - Service Richardson Place, Roxby Downs 11am – Lunch & games Woomera RSL Club Noon – Reunion, luncheon & auction.

Roxby Downs Bowling Club In Roxby Downs, ANZAC Day celebrants can enjoy the usual ANZAC hospitality and entertainment at Roxby Downs RSL and Bowling Club from noon.

While in Woomera, live entertainment and a community barbecue, snapper and salad afternoon tea at the Woomera RSL Club will keep the revelry rolling along until dark.

Contact your local RSL Club for more information about the services in your region.

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Agent Cody Banks 2 Rated: PG CIA agent has stolen a top secret mind-control device and Cody has to go undercover in London to get it back. With all new gadgets, Derek and Cody have to retrieve the devise before the world’s leaders fall under the evil control of a diabolical villain. Stars Freddie Prince Junior and Anthony Anderson.

Friday & Tuesday 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 noon

COLLECTIONS...Andamooka CWA volunteers Lorraine and Brian Currie, with grandson Jordan Moulds, empty the Roxby Downs CWA bin once a week.

Continued charity supports CWA and wider community ANDAMOOKA...Andamooka CWA Op Shop offers a huge variety of clothing and furniture, thanks mainly to the generousity of the region’s residents.

CWA volunteers empty the Roxby Downs collection bin, outside BP service station on Olympic Way, every week.

Donations vary in size and variety from baby clothes and shoes to furniture and prams.

As well as being sold through the Andamooka Op Shop, donated items are distributed to a series of charitable organisations in Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Woomera and Coober Pedy.

“We usually have a full bin every week,” CWA volunteer Lorraine Currie told The Monitor last week.

“It’s a pretty big collection for a small community and it makes a huge difference - not only in

Andamooka but for people from all over the place.

“The CWA supports all sorts of things locally - we make a lot of donations to the community and local projects.”

Andamooka CWA has recently been part of the weekly bingo games which have benefited local netballers, the Andamooka Recreational Reserve, the annual ‘blanket run’ and has contributed to the Andamooka pipeline project.

“Anything the community needs, we try and support it,” Mrs Currie said.

“And we couldn’t do that without people’s support - we’ve got to give a big thankyou to all the people from Roxby Downs who help us every week.”

The Andamooka Op Shop is open Fridays, from 9am to 1pm, and Saturdays from 9am till noon. Donations can also be made at the store.

The Haunted Mansion Rated: PG When a real estate agent tries to sell a haunted mansion he comes across a ghost that teaches him a lesson about the importance of the family that he has neglected.

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ANZAC Day Services April 25, 2004 See Page 4 for your local services

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A young man travels through time to change his disturbing past, but finds that the changes alter his future in unpredictable ways.

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Around $200 in l o o s e change was stolen from the residence.

A 24-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving without due care and disorderly behaviour as result of doing ‘burnouts’ around a roundabout on Arcoona St on April 5, 2004.

A report was received of further damage to roof vents at the Roxby Downs Area School on April 5, 2004.

This has been a problem in recent weeks and the public are requested to contact the Roxby Downs Police Station if anyone is seen on the school roof at any time.

The air vent from this incident has been taken for fingerprinting.

Mobile RBT continues for the duration of the school holidays.

So far, 41 drivers have been stopped for MRBT with one, an 18-year-old Roxby Downs man, being reported for PCA with an alleged reading of 0.192 per cent.

On the good news front – several weeks ago, a break-in at the Myall Grove Caravan Park received considerable media attention.

Since then, thanks to assistance from the public, police have managed to recover the photographs and some of the other personal items of importance to the victim.

Unfortunately some of the property including the television and clothes are still missing.

Police have a suspect in relation to this matter and are continuing investigations.

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A report of property damage to a vehicle was received on April 18, 2004 in R o x b y Downs.

A report of assault was received after a disturbance in the caravan park in Roxby Downs on April 17, 2004.

A 34-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for Exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol on April 17, 2004.

Also on April 17, 2004 in an unrelated incident, a 54-year-old Olympic Dam man was arrested for Exceeding speed no less than 80kmph in 50kmph zone, Disobey Reasonable Direction, Exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol and Obstructed number plate.

On April 16, 2004 a 56year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for Exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol and Driving Disqualified.

A 20-year-old Andamooka man was arrested on April 14, 2004 for failing to give his true details when approached by police..

A report was received on April 14, 2004 from the Roxby Downs Area School about vandalism.

Investigation revealed a series of broken fluro lights, air vents and a smashed window.

Police are still seeking information regarding this incident.

A report was received for theft of an aluminium sliding door and frame from Olympic Dam on April 13, 2004.

A Serious Criminal Trespass and Theft was reported on a house in

Outback Tap and Jazz Concert Saturday, May 29 – from 8pm Roxby Downs Auditorium RFDS Irish Christmas May 29, 2004 – 7pm Roxby Downs Community Club Book at the club.

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JULY, 2004 Boogie in the Bush Roxby Downs Race Course Pete Paisley – 8671 0878

Roxby Downs Show & Shine September 11, 2004 - 9am Roxby Central Shopping Centre Ph – 0417 816 807 William Creek Campdraft September 24, 2004 Ph – 8670 7978

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MARCH 2005 Outback Fringe Festival March 24 – 27, 2005 Roxby Downs, Andamooka & Woomera Ph – 0418 870 012

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Foster family celebrates 25-year marriage

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MUNGERANNIE…John and Genevieve Hammond at the Mungerannie Hotel offer travellers on the Birdsville Track South Australia’s last stop before the Qld border.

VOWS…Shane and Tina Foster, long-time Roxby Downs residents, renewed their wedding vows after 25 years, on April 2, 2004. The pair celebrated with their children; Shaz, Stephanie and Hope; and grandson Zac, at Roxby Downs Christian Community Church.

Last stop Mungerannie Living legend marks film history in Marree MUNGERANNIE…John and Genevieve Hammond at the Mungerannie Hotel offer travellers on the Birdsville Track South Australia’s last stop before the Qld border.

The picturesque Mungerannie Hotel was built in 1985 – making it the newest structure along the Birdsville track.

The Hammonds fell in love with Mungerannie when they moved to the tiny community nine years ago.

“We’re Queenslanders originally but our two teenaged daughters consider themselves South Australian after so many years this side of the border,” Mrs Hammond said.

“Mungerannie sits beside a beautiful permanent waterhole where we’ll see up to 147 bird species visiting throughout the year.

“Coming to Mungerannie was a shock horror for me originally – it was the middle of summer and very barren.”

However, since then, the pair believe they have brought a bit of “greenery and life” to the hotel.

“Johnno’s a bit of a clown and having the kids here has livened things up,” Mrs Hammond said. “It’s a very close-knit community, we all look after each other and have a hell of a good time. That’s the best thing about living on the track – and the next best thing is the amazing land and skyscapes.”

John and Genevieve aren’t the only permanent residents at the Mungerannie Hotel. Drop by and you’ll also meet Abdul and Ali – the hotel camels. “Abdul’s a sweetheart but Ali’s a crusty character,” Mrs Hammond said.

“Our stay here has been a real love story – we had a five year plan but we can’t ever see ourselves leaving.

“Where could you go after Mungerannie? Apart from the locals – the tourists who make the effort to come up here are very special.

“Only the best people take the time to travel the huge distances and loves the open spaces – everyone who comes out here has to have a touch of romance in their soul and an adventurous spirit.”

Locals wed at Woomera

WEDDING...Roxby Downs residents Tara O’Neill, daughter of Sue and Chris O’Neill of Wilmington, and Justin Webb, son Wayne and Trish Bishop of Roxby Downs, were married at Breen Park on April 3, 2004. The pair were attended on by Best Man Ben Crosby, Groomsman Adam Bishop, Matron of Honour Carli Piltz, Bridesmaid Sally-Anne Connell and Flowergirl Millie O’Neill.

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MARREE…On July 24, 1954 at the Marree Town Hall, the multi award winning classic Australian film The Back of Beyond was screened for the first time in outback Australia.

Fifty years later to the day, a double DVD of the four major film and television stories about legendary outback mailman EG (Tom) Kruse MBE will be launched to commemorate this historic screening.

“We are delighted Tom and Valma Kruse and other cast members, the fully restored 1936 ‘Back of Beyond’ Leyland Badger and ‘Henry’, the replica ‘Back of Beyond Blitz’ truck (named after Tom’s mail run travelling companion Henry Butler) will be in Marree for the celebratory weekend on July 24,” Executive Producer Ian Doyle said.

“It will be a memorable celebration, a significant tribute to Tom in his 90th year and the town is right behind the event.”

Outback mailman Tom Kruse was a film star before his Top Gun Hollywood namesake Tom Cruise was born.

The 1954 Australian film classic The Back of Beyond introduced Tom Kruse and his 1936 Leyland Badger mail truck to a generation of Australians.

Most never forgot the extraordinary images of the man and his battered trucks doing battle each fortnight with the sand and isolation along the Birdsville Track - outback Aus-

LIVING LEGENDS...Australia’s most famous postman Tom Kruse with George Bell from Dulkaninna Station. tralia’s toughest mail run.

The 500-kilometre track runs from Marree in northern South Australia to Birdsville in southwest Queensland.

Tom Kruse played himself, delivering mail, fuel and supplies to the isolated families along the world famous track.

Produced by the Shell Company Film Unit, directed by John Heyer and shot in black and white, The Back of Beyond remains one of the most critically acclaimed and awarded films ever produced in Australia.

It won Best Film at the Venice Film Festival in 1954, as well as many other international awards.

The 1954 Venice Film Festival trophy, loaned by the Shell Company, will be on display at the screening in Marree.

“Tom Kruse is a dogged, tough giant of a man who was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth in 1955 for services to the people of the outback.

“We recognise far too

few of our heroes,” Mr Doyle said.

The main street in Marree will be closed from noon on Saturday for the official opening at 4pm, followed by a community barbecue in front of the Marree Hotel.

The screenings at the

Marree Community Hall will start at 6.30pm.

Funds raised from the barbecue, the recovery breakfast on Sunday morning and the film evening are in support of the Marree Hospital and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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YOUTH CRAFTY KIDS...

Hard at work on some mosaic creations at OSHC vacation care, from left, Toben Clements, 8, Brodie Clements, 6, Jacob Jamnicky, 6, Luke Robinson, 9, and Declan Clements, 8.

Children at OSHC enjoyed a variety of activities these holidays including movies, craft and games.

OSHC...Madeleine Robinson, 10, Tayla Alsford, 6, Nickki Warthold, 7, with Out of School Hours Care director Nicki Moore. Out of School Hours Care is available from 6.30am to 6pm, outside school hours on week days. School drop off and pick-up is available. For more information phone 0417 813 209.

GIRLS AT WORK...Enjoying vacation care at OSHC in Roxby Downs, from left, Dominika Jamnicky, 11 and Carly Hines, 10, with carer Dawn Kwok.

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Equilibrium Skin & Body Therapy COLLEEN MARTIN...The Martin girls have always been a close family, and mum and nanna Colleen is continuing that tradition well into the 2000s by staying firmly put in Roxby Downs, just a few streets away from her three daughters and four grandchildren.

Colleen and husband Geoff have spent more than 17 years of their daughters Kelly (Baker), Lisa and Sarah Martin’s lives in Roxby Downs, and are now still playing an active role in the lives of Emily, 4, and Lawson Baker, 2, Joshua Martin, 3, and Georgia Price, 2.

“Mum’s made us the women we are today,” Lisa Martin said.

TRACEY WARNEKE…Like most mums, Roxby Downs’ Tracey Warneke has learnt to juggle over the year, what with teaching, volunteering at 105.5 RoxFM community radio station and being a mum to eight-year-old Blake and 11-year-old Tristan. “She does pretty much everything for us,” Tristan told The Monitor this week.

“She looks after us, she helps us with a lot of things.” According to Blake she even “sorts most of our clothes”.

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SARAH VONOW…Sarah and Jason Vonow welcomed the birth of their twin daughters Lexia Jade (2520g/5lb 9oz) and Acacia Rose (2200g/4lb 14oz) at Port Pirie Hospital on February 13, 2004. “Probably won’t get to take a breath to enjoy Mother’s Day except that I’ll have my mum up here as well, with my girls.” Sarah, who has learned this month what the saying ‘double trouble’ really means is prepared to forego presents this first Mother’s Day for a nice sleep-in.

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SUE PENGLASE…Local youth services coordinator Sue Penglase, in between raising daughters Bec and Rhianna, is now playing a ‘part-time mum’ role to many of Roxby Downs’ youth and pre-teens through the Roxby Downs Youth Centre. “I think Mum did a great job with us over the years and now she’s giving some of that same support to other teenagers in Roxby Downs,” daughter and fellow youth worker Bec Penglase told The Monitor.

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MELISSA ALLEN…Melissa Allen will celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day with her new son Owen Christopher, born February 24, 2004, husband Mark and daughter Molly, 7. Owen was born at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, weighing 3800g (8lb 8oz). “It’s absolutely fantastic being a mum again,” she told The Monitor this week. “This will be our first Mother’s Day in Roxby Downs.”

For Molly, the birth of new brother Owen has also brought some special time with mum Melissa. The pair spend their Friday nights together, snuggled up in front of a video with their own special munchie treats.

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OUT ON THE TOWN social photography - Anneke Botes

NIGHT OUT...Mel Dunn and Tony Rigden at the Roxby Downs Community Club.

OASIS...Misty Gale, Lana Haigh and Melissa Rose at the Oasis Restaurant in Roxby Downs on Friday night.

ROXBY CLUB...Scott and Rachel Prior enjoying Members Night at the Roxby Downs Community Club on Wednesday.

OASIS...Mireille and Zeyad El-Ansary also at the farewell for Brett and Louise at the Oasis Friday.

OUT AND ABOUT...Craig White, Mark Davies and John Zwar at the Oasis Restaurant.

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FAREWELL...Louise Lavery, right, was farewelled by friends and workmates Phil Goldsworthy and Bree Galbraith at the Oasis Restaurant last week.

PARTY-GOERS...Gerard ‘Yogi’ Secker, Vlad and Jana Jamnicky with Brydie Hill at the Oasis Restaurant to farewell Louise Lavery and Brett Lawson who are moving interstate this month.

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OUT FOR THE EVENING...Rebecca Smither and Ben Garwood enjoyed a night out with friends and workmates at the Oasis Restaurant last week.

FAREWELL…Brett Lawson, left, was farewelled by friends and workmates, from left, Hein Botes, Mike Gale and Andrew Kazlowski at the Oasis Friday night.

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BACH PATCH...Jason Turley and Dave Winterburn out with friends and workmates at the Oasis Restaurant.

BOYS NIGHT OUT...Enjoying a few quiet ones at the Roxby Downs Community Club, from left, Gary Coates, Geoff Hayball and Robin Passmore.

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RACE BALL...Roly Stewart, Brian Jovanovic, John ‘Macca’ MacDonald and John Henley enjoying an evening at the Roxby Downs Picnic Races ball

HAVING A BALL...Jo Gosling, Dennis ‘Nugget’ Gilbert, Annie Bache, Mark Gow, Idelle Diment and Stuart Cormack out on the town for the Roxby Downs Picnic Races ball.

ROXBY DOWNS...Michael New, Daniela Nedelkovic, Beck Spaeth and Vaughn Green at the Tavern for the Roxby Downs Picnic Races ball.

VOLUNTEERS...

Race club volunteers and supporters Stuart Cormack, Idelle Diment, Kerry Gum, Travis Brophy and Barry Patterson at the Roxby Downs Picnic Races ball.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT...Cassie Shannon from Arkaringa Station, Tink Kovacik from Coober Pedy with Roxby Downs’ Nicki Moore at the Tavern.

BOYS’ NIGHT OUT...Michael Dale, Greg Gardiner and Kit Williams at the Roxby Downs gymkhana ball at the Tavern on Saturday night.

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A magical Easter at Little Rascals

MAGIC SHOW...Children at Little Rascals Child Care Centre enjoyed an Easter magic show with new centre-owner Karen Mentiplay in the lead-up to the Easter weekend in Roxby Downs. Top, Pre-kindy kids, left, Cheyenne, 3, and right, Lucy, 3, and Tanner, 3. Above, right, Chloe, 5. Children were treated to face painting, a magic show and lots of fun Easter activities - part of an ongoing series of holiday activities which will be . Children’s last names are omitted in accordance with centre policy.

EASTER BILBY...Roxby Downs’ Easter Bilby Jason Briffa with young admirers, from left, Daniel Bulman, 6, Jack Rigden, 5, and Hannah Rigden, 7.

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ENT UNDER NEW MANAGEM 6.00am to 6.00pm – Monday to Friday (52 weeks a year) All nappies and meals supplied at no extra cost.

Feel free to call in and have a tour around the centre.

JACKSON…Jackson Cook MIKI...Miki Gordon celebrated his celebrated his third birthday on second birthday on Saturday, April 12, 2004.

April 13, 2004.

AARON...Aaron James Jacob celebrated his second birthday on April 16, 2004.

Books and bunnies at storytime BUNNY EARS...Todder Storytime children made their own Easter Bunny ears with volunteer Jo Gordon this month.

Mrs Gordon is pictured with son Miki, 2, and, from left, Breanna, 3, and Quade Drummond, 11 months,Inca-Jayde Lyon, 4, and Aedan Lyon, 3, Casey O’Toole, 2, Jayme Mansell, 3, Brayden, 4, and Matthew Woolford, 4.

Toddler Storytime is held every Wednesday at the Roxby Downs Library, from 10.15am.

Parents and children enjoy story-telling, craft and painting activities designed around a weekly theme.

Volunteer mums have ensured this muchloved service has continued over the past few years, in cooperation with local library staff.

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TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Community shares in Easter celebrations

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FOR SALE 26 Alberrie Street – “Paradise in the Oasis”. Lovely 3 bedroom with built-in robes, updated Blackwood kitchen, ducted evap. cooling, gas space heater, ceiling fans, large paved undercover entertaining area, in-ground swimming pool with spa. Currently leased at $270 p.w. $206,500.

ANDAMOOKA…The Andamooka community celebrated Easter with markets and a Teddy Bears Picnic at the recreational reserve on Saturday, April 10, 2004.

“It was a successful day with nine stallholders present,” market coordinator Naomi Campbell told The Monitor last week.

“Goods ranged from bric-a-brac, polished stones, painted opals, plants, handmade crotcheted goods, nappies, childrens clothing and the combined Youth Group/Netball club stall which sold out of fundraising mugs, cakes and biscuits quite early.

“Another Market will be held on the October long weekend - Saturday October 2 with 12 stallholders already booked.”

The markets were followed up by a successful Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Andamooka Recreational Reserve.

“There was a lot of fun had by all with food a plenty and beverage a flowing,” event coordinator Therese Schofield told The Monitor this week.

“The Easter Bilby was there to give out presents to all the children and easter eggs to all there.

“The day raised money for the recreational reserve development and the purchase of a combined outdoor netball/basketball/tennis court for all to use at the reserve.

“The committee would like to thank all those who donated to the day and the two best barbecue cooks - Rob Hancock and Bill Addington - who did a fantastic job on the day. Thankyou to all who helped out on the day and to all those who turned up and made it the success it was.”

PICNIC-GOERS...Relaxing at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic - Isabel, 4, James, 6, and dad Geoff Anderson.

8 Emeroo Court – “Neat & appealing”. Very neat family home located in quiet cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms with BIR’s, large lounge with gas heater, beautiful Blackwood kitchen, gas bench top, wall oven, rangehood. Three way bathroom, full length rear verandah and pergola. Double power garage, auto irrigation. $214,950. Leased at $280 p.w.

2A Emeroo Court – “Perfect example of good taste and quality”. Quality brick 3 brm family home, his/hers wir’s + BIR’s to other 2 brms, fabulous American oak kitchen with gas bench top, wall oven and large w.i. pantry. Ducted evap cooling, gas heating, dble c/port umr, good size pergola, inground saltwater pool, lovely landscaped gardens, 3 sheds and much more. $279,950.

Emeroo Court – “Prestigious and simply stunning”.

Executive residence, 4 brms, master with ens and wir, bir ’s to 2 others, L-shaped lounge, formal dine, magnificent kitchen, lge family area, deluxe 3-way bathroom, ducted evap cooling, gas heating, dble c/port, large outdoor entertain area including outback verandah, 6m x 3m shed, aviaries and in-ground swimming pool. $320,000.

25 Finniss Street – “Don’t pass this one by”. Well presented 3 brms + study + ensuite. Built-in robes, spacious lounge, family and adjacent dining, w.i. pantry, heating and cooling. Full length rear v/dah, undercover heated spa/pool, drive through c/port, paved pergola. $210,000+. Rent potential $300 p.w.

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FAMILY DAY OUT...Anthony, Eda and Samuel Dal-Corobbo, 2, at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Andamooka this month.

BLONDE BUNNIES...Zara, 2, and sister Elly Fitzgerald-Taubers, 1, join in the Easter celebrations at Andamooka.

1 Grevillea Close – “Class and style will suit”. Lovely decor in this spacious 3br home. BIR’s to all, kitchen including stainless steel d/washer and pantry. Ducted evap cooling + ceiling fans + gas heating. Timber venetian blinds t/out, Solarhart HWS, lge o/door entertaining area and pergola. Very neat gdns, auto irrigation. Rental potential $290-$310 p.w. Offers over $229,950.

25 Hermit Street – “A fine offering for your investment portfolio”. Well located family home of 4 brms, bir’s to 3. Spacious lounge and dining, practical kitchen with gas cooker, rangehood, dishwasher and b/fast bar. Cooling and heating, front and rear verandahs, large paved pergola, in-ground swimming pool, Colorbond shed. Vendor requires rent back. Offers over $230,000.

17 Mulgaria Crescent – “Great value”. Family home of 3 bedrooms, all with built-in robes, large bay window lounge, practical gas kitchen with rangehood, large rumpus room, ducted evaporative cooling, gas heating, new 6m x 6m gabled pergola. Rent potential $260-$275 p.w.

Offers over $180,000.

4 Nyaroo Court – “Large house, great price”. Four large bedrooms. Built-in-robes to all. Large family/ games area, lounge, two bathrooms, large kitchen with walk-in pantry, dining, tool shed, double carport, two entertaining areas on a large lot. Offers over $200,000.

Leased at $300 p. w.

18 Wangianna Street – “Appealing in every sense”.

Beautifully presented 4 bedroom family home offers BIR’s, esnuite to master, good size lounge, family room, updated gas kitchen with range hood plus WI pantry.

Ducted air conditioner, 2 gas space heaters, fabulous outdoor entertain areas including fully fenced and paved swimming pool with shade sail. Enclosed “outback” style verandah, BI gas BBQ, carport UMR + undercover parking for 2 more. $264,950.

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TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC...Brenton and Kristi Jackson with daughter Talana, 6, at the Andamooka Easter celebrations.

BEAR FRIEND...

Elizabeth Lehman, 4, enjoys a Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

FUN IN THE SUN... Enjoying a lovely day out at the Andamooka Easter celebrations, from left, Kaya Grimston, Shayarn, 1, and Hayley Bodsworth, 3, with Jae Grimston, 16.

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TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

THREE GENERATIONS...Nanna Maureen Allen joined Roxby’s Diane Allen and daughter Casey O’Toole, 2, at the Andamooka Easter celebrations.

BEARS AND LYONS...The Lyons family, Chris and Cassandra with, from left, Harrison, 5, Claudia, four months, Xavier, 4, and Thomas, 8, at the Teddy Bears Picnic in Andamooka.

SISTERS...Shayarna, 2, and Alisha Miller, 1, sharing lunch at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Andamooka.

EASTER PICNIC...Amelia McKenzie, 3, with Donna Waters at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Andamooka.

FAMILY FUN...Rebecca Hanold with daughters Paige, 10 months, and Tori-Lace, 2, at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Andamooka at the Easter Weekend.

MIDDLE LEFT...Andamooka’s Marie Greagan joins in the Easter theme at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Andamooka.

LEFT...Jayden Simpson, 1, with Aunty Natasha Simpson at the Andamooka Teddy Bears’ Picnic Easter weekend.

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Great ideas to stretch out those last few days of the school holidays...

In keeping with this issue’s ‘Easter Bilby’ and environmental theme, we’ve come up with a bunch of fun and simple TV-free activities to get the kids out of the house and thinking about their environment.

Take a little time before the kids go back to school to give some of these ideas a go.

TRACKING...Take the kids for a walk on the local sand dunes early on a still morning and help them identify the many lizard, bird and hopping mouse footprints in the sand. Why not draw pictures or take photos of any interesting ones you can’t identify yourself.

BUG HUNT...All you need is a clear plastic takeaway container and a little caution for a great bug hunt in your garden or a local reserve. Arm yourself with a book to identify the bugs, or just chat about the things that make it interesting - then let it go.

TEXTURE COLLECTION...Busy in the garden or the yard? Give your kids a handful of heavy-duty crayons and some cheap kitchen paper and send them out to collect ‘rubbings’ of different textures - tyres, concrete, bricks or leaves.

Then get the kids to swap their pictures and try and match them up to their sources - that should keep them busy!

BUBBLES...Don’t underestimate this tried and true favourite for kids of all ages. Mix two cups of Palmolive or Morning Fresh dishwashing liquid with six cups of water adn half a cup of glycerine available from your local chemist.

Mix and let it settle over night, it gets better with age, and then let the kids loose with a homemade bubble-blowers made out of twisted pipecleaners.

BIRD WATCHING...For the older kids, why not buy a book of Australian birds or borrow one from the library - the Roxby Downs region is a great place to sport some of Australia’s most unusual and interesting birds. It’s a real detective game to be sure you’ve identified the right species.

STAR GAZING...There are few better places in the world to watch the stars at night than our outback, so take a blanket, a torch and a star map from your library or off the internet and enjoy a stargazing picnic dinner on the local dunes before the kids go back to school.

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Flinders and Outback SA Opal Industry Forum

COOBER PEDY...the picturesque opal fields of Coober Pedy.

SILLERS LOOKOUT...Enjoy the famous views from one of Arkaroola’s ‘ridgetop tours’.

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Behind the Famous Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka OPEN 7 DAYS and after hours by appointment Ph: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062 www.andamookaopal.com.au Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

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HEAVENLY VIEWS...The Arkaroola Wilderness Resort observatory offers visitors to the Flinders and unparallelled stargazing opportunity.

World-famous views from Arkaroola Resort The magnificent Flinders Ranges is home to some of the most spectacular and unique landscapes in the world the ancient scenery and star filled skies of Arkaroola are truly no exception.

Visitors to the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary can expect a vast and unique outback experience – from a tour of the universe through the lens of a telescope to a 4wd journey through ancient seabeds and the spectacular peaks of the Northern Flinders Ranges.

You could banquet in the bush on the banks of Whywhyana Creek or enjoy food and wine from the Native Pine Restaurant, or barbeque your own at camp. Stay at the 3.5 star Mawson lodge or pitch a tent – at Arkaroola Wilderness sanctuary there’s something for everyone.

Marketing Manager Peter Whellum said the 610 square kilometre wilderness sanctuary was the only tourist operation in the Flinders with the much sought after Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation rating for its Ridgetop, Astronomical and Waterhole Tours.

“You haven’t seen the Flinders until you’ve seen Arkaroola,” Mr Whellum said.

He said the sanctuary’s world famous Ridgetop Tour was considered by many to be the most spectacular outback tour in Australia, taking visitors across the peaks of some of the Flinders’ most rugged terrain and onto Sillers Lookout, with views across the “white expanse of Lake Frome to the desert beyond”.

Mr Whellum said scenic flights were also available as well as the Waterhole Tours, which enable visitors to drive themselves to magical destinations of their choice.

Or visitors could take a tour of the night skies at one of the sanctuaries well-

equipped astronomical observatories.

Mr Whellum said the private wildlife sanctuary was a tribute to its founders, Reg and Griselda Sprigg, who purchased what had become Arkaroola sheep station in 1967.

He said Dr Reg Sprigg, a great Australian geologist, conservationist and a student of the great Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson, was an ecotourism pioneer “before the word was ever invented”, and after taking over the pastoral lease, de-stocked the property and re-established native fauna and flora, transforming it into the private wilderness sanctuary it is today.

Accommodation includes the 3.5 star Mawson Lodge and a variety of other lodge and cottage style accommodation as well as caravan and camping sites with full ammenities. “We cater for all ages – from babies through to 80 year olds,” The sanctuary’s Astronomical Tours provide visitors with some of the best conditions in the southern hemisphere for an intergalactic tour of the universe with skies free of atmospheric or light pollution.

Arkaroola’s Astronomical Observatories include two astronomical domes, each containing a large 14-inch (360mm) Celestron SchmidtCassegrain, computer controlled telescope; the third observatory is a rolloff-roof type containing three Star Chairs, each fitted with 20x80 astronomical binoculars. Three telescope piers and wedges allow guests to bring their own equipment.

Mr Whellum said the sanctuary, its tours and ammenities were considered the best in the region, and provided visitors with an experience that was “truly outback”.

The South Australian Opal Industry Forum took place at the Desert Cave Hotel Conference Room on Thursday 8 April 2004. The event was sponsored by Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) and facilitated by the Northern Regional Development Board (NRDB).

The purpose of the Forum was to aid collaboration and stimulate discussion on various issues and obstacles facing the industry. Presentations were delivered on a range of topics including: o The level of activity on the four main opal fields in South Australia o The status of the Australian Opal E-Business Association o How the retailing of, and market for opal has changed over the last five years o Issues facing the retail sector of the industry and how they can be overcome o The opportunities that Austrade are offering and the assistance that they can provide to prospective exporters of opal o The status and future direction of the South Australian Opal Miners Peak Body Thank you to the speakers on the day including Yani Athanasiadis, Boro Rapaic, Trevor Berry, Laki Kondylas and Alex Todd for generously contributing their time and knowledge. Thank you to PIRSA for sponsoring the event. Thank you to Dave Spargo, Rob Hancock, Geoff Coote and Barry Lindner for preparing reports that were presented at the Forum.

Thank you to Damien Clark from the District Council of Coober Pedy whose technical expertise and generosity in the supply of equipment was invaluable. Thank you to the Desert Cave Hotel staff whose assistance and quality of service was an integral part of the Forum’s success. And finally thank you to Stephen Staines for his time and commitment to coordinating the event.

A special thankyou needs to be extended to Andrew Eastick. The Forum took place on the final day of Andrew’s employment with the Northern Regional Development Board before he undertakes a new challenge as Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Tasmanian Regional Development Board. He went to great deal of effort to attend the Forum and all delegates appreciated his presence. Mr Eastick has demonstrated over the past four and a half years that if members of the opal industry approach issues and obstacles with a positive attitude, innovative ideas, a commitment to development and plenty of enthusiasm then the industry has a much greater chance of prosperity and a brighter future.

It is hoped that the SA Opal Industry Forum will be an annual event held in the week leading up to the Opal Festival each year. Its purpose is not only to bring members of the opal industry together to discuss issues, but also to add more opal relevance to the Opal Festival.

Stephen Staines, Outback Tourism Product Development Officer.

Andamooka - the friendly heart of opal country Stay with Margot and Peter, your friendly hosts, while visiting Andamooka, South Australia’s best-kept secret.

This unique opal-mining town is situated 580 kilometers north of Adelaide.

The Stuart Highway will bring you through Port Augusta and as far north as Woomera where you must turn right for Roxby Downs and Andamooka.

The road is a good sealed road all the way to our motel unit doors! Don’t believe what you see on a lot of the maps. The road has been sealed all the way into town since 1997.

Andamooka is the friendly heart of opal country, South Australia.

For those wishing to do some Four-Wheel Driving, access is

available on the Torrens Track which heads north out of Andamooka toward the Stuart Creek Opal Fields then east across the top of Lake Torrens through Mulgaria Station and Farina to connect once again to the Leigh Creek Road.

The Mulgaria Road is a private road and there is a fee payable per vehicle. Further information is available at Dukes Bottlehouse Motel.

To travel further North you may also travel up the Borefield road and turn left on the Oodnadatta Track to head past Lake Eyre South, William Creek, and on to Oodnadatta, Coober Pedy, Marla Bore and on to the Northern Territory.

These tracks are not sealed so, although they can normally be negotiated by conventional vehicle, track information must be obtained before traveling.

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Flinders and Outback Tastes of the Outback - program Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta Guided walks featuring the stunning arid land flora and bird life of the Botanic Garden at 11am and 2pm each day. $5.95 per Adult – 80% of the fees goes directly into the development of the Garden Austral Hotel, Quorn, Partnering with James Squire Brewery. Movie Night Under the Stars (date to be advised). The Austral Inn and Pichi Richi Camel Farm Tours offer you the unique experience of following in the footsteps of our pioneering forefathers with added comfort and luxury. Enjoy the rugged serenity of the Flinders Ranges with a camel ride beneath the spectacular Devils Peak: Afghan Style. Then relax in front of a r oaring fire while you feast on our local bush cuisine at the Austral Inn. Blinman Hotel, Blinman. Photographic Display “Copper Country” - A Collection of black and white photographs, reflecting the hardships, friendships and way of life for miners and pastoralists after copper was found in Blinman, 9am till close daily. Free Entry Cradock Hotel, Cradock. ‘Artists of the Flinders Ranges’ exhibition (23-26 April).

Live entertainment with The Hiptones (Sunday 25 April).

Flinders Outback Resort, Leigh Creek, partnering with Bundaleer Wines, Southern Flinders Ranges. Live band ‘Problem Pony’ Friday night @ The Tav. Sunday - Anzac Day Diggers Brunch from 10am and more live music from 11am with the ‘Toe Sucking Cowgirls’. Bundaleer Wines and other Southern Flinders Ranges wines available for tasting throughout the weekend.

Imgoodtucka Foods & Tulloch’s Bush Bakery, Quorn. Imgoodtucka is a Quandong Manufacturing plant located in Quorn. Here Bob and Sue Tulloch make pies, jam and sauces from this native Australian fruit. There will be tastings available at the Austral Hotel in Quorn, on Friday April 23.

North Star Inn Hotel, Melrose, partnering with Blessings Old Garden. Moods and Tastes of the Mountain Tours. Tag along in your own 4WD or hitch a ride with the lead vehicle to some stunning secret sites on private property.

Discover the new single trail cycling track at the foot of Mount Remarkable. Mountain bikes are available for hire. Bushwalking in the nearby Mount Remarkable National Park ranges from one to five hours, or longer for people with a good level of fitness.

Old Bakery, Wirrabara. To work off your indulgences, collect your map from the Old Bakery and select from the many delightful walks in the beautiful and historic Wirrabara Forest. Paintings by South Australian artist Barb Harris will be on show.

Old Ghan Restaurant, Hawker. Artwork on display in the restaurant all day Friday 23 April

– Monday 26 April. The Outback Ball, Beltana – Saturday 24 April Beltana Racecourse, Beltana Have a ball at this black-tie affair featuring the finest roots, rhythm and blues and 50’s rock’n’roll: ‘the Hiptones’ and ‘Jesse Deane Freeman & the Rhythm Aces’. Ticket price includes camping site for 3 days, entry to the Ball, an evening meal on Saturday and cooked breakfast on Sunday morning. Upgrade your ball ticket for a three-course Dinner, reserved Marquee Seating all night and private bar. Do the Outback Ball in style with fine food by Julie Taddeo of the Cradock Hotel and wines by Knappstein Wines, Clare Valley. Strictly pre-bookings only, phone 8269 2486 or visit the Outback Ball website. For dinner, ball & accommodation packages call the Prairie Hotel on 8648 4844. For more information - log on to www.theoutbackball.com.au or phone (08) 8269 2486.

Prairie Hotel, Parachilna, partnering with Knappstein Wines (Clare Valley), Bundaleer Wines (Southern Flinders) and Coopers Brewery. The Ball Muster (Fri 23 April) and Outback Ball Recovery (Sun 25 April), featuring live music with the “Toesucking Cowgirls” & “Problem Pony”. Bush Food Tasting & Produce by Outback Pride; Wine & Premium Beer Tastings. An Anzac Day Ceremony will be held at Parachilna at 11am on Sunday 25 April.

Wadlata Outback Centre, Port Augusta.

Surprise yourself and take a journey through the multi tourism award winning interactive Flinders Ranges and Outback interpretive Centre’s Tunnel of Time.

Wild LimeCafé and Gallery, Blinman. Exhibition and sale of paintings and jewellery with a Flinders flavour by Phil Matthews and Robyn Holtham (Wild Lime’s proprietors).

No charge for gallery viewing.

Wilpena Pound Resort, Wilpena partnering with Pauletts (Clare Valley), Remarkable View Wines (Southern Flinders) and Coopers Brewery. Art exhibition in the Wilpena Shearing Shed featuring art of the Flinders Ranges (8 – 26 April). Local identity John O’Dea and band perform on the lawn Friday night.

Woolshed Restaurant, Rawnsley Park Station, partnering with Reilly’s (Clare Valley) and Remarkable View Wines (Southern Flinders). Opera at the Woolshed, presented

by Bel Canto Opera Companyt. Enjoy the magic of the opera set against the background of Rawnsley Bluff in the Flinders Ranges. Featuring stunning arias, duets and ensembles from La Boheme, Carmen, Magic Flute, La Traviata, Don Pasquale and more!

Ticket price $55. Bring your own picnic blanket or chair (Sunday, April 25).

Flinders food and wine For a taste of the real Australia head for the 2004 Tastes of the Outback – a gourmet food and wine event with a difference.

Wine and dine your way through the Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Touring through Wirrabara, Melrose, Port Augusta, Quorn, Cradock, Hawker, Rawnsley Park, Wilpena Pound, Blinman, Parachilna, Leigh Creek and Iga Warta.

Delight your senses with the tantalising tastes of the Outback, prepared by some of the most renowned gourmet chefs of the Outback. The event, which spans from the 23rd to 26th April 2004, will feature specialty dishes from the Outback complemented by wines from the Clare Valley and southern Flinders Ranges and authentic ‘Bush Tucker’. See spectacular landscapes, pastoral stations and Outback pubs.

On April 23 to 26, 2004, Tastes of the Outback sees pubs, restaurants and cafes from around the Flinders Ranges and Outback present a long weekend of fabulous food, wine and entertainment.

TASTES OF THE OUTBACK...Food and wines in the fabulous Flinders Ranges.

Goat curry with lemon myrtle and wattleseed naan, gourmet bush barbeques and braised lamb shanks with bush tomato chutney are just some of the regional dishes on offer, and each venue will be offering wines by a Clare Valley or Southern Flinders Ranges winery.

Flinders Ranges and Outback SA Tourism manager Lisa Pearson said Tastes of the Outback would feature a range of exciting activities.

“Each venue will offer something to complement the food and wine program, including 4WD tag along tours, camel rides, art or

photographic exhibitions, cultural activities, a stunning opera presentation and a black tie dance with the Outback Ball,” she said.

“The event is a great opportunity for visitors to experience the food and hospitality of the Flinders Ranges and Outback, and to showcase some of our unique attractions.

She said the emergence of the Southern Flinders Ranges as a new wine region had also contributed to the increase in awareness of Outback produce.

For more information - ph 8648 5187 or 0427 228 271.

Mt Dare - true outback hospitality South Australia’s northernmost pub offers more than just a cold beer at the end of a long drive.

The Mt Dare HomesteadHotel is located 450 kilometres north of William Creek, just 10 kilometres south of the NT border.

The homestead provides the only services to visitors of the Witjira National Park and Simpson Desert, while just one hour up the road is the famous Dalhousie Springs where travellers can soak away the dust of the outback.

However, the popular stopover has plans to expand its services to offer an outback retreat with plans for a new pub, kitchen and dining room to be completed by Christmas.

Managers Dave and Melissa

Cox came from the city to the bush two years ago and are now busy changing the face of the former cattle station.

Mr Cox said the couple were keen to promote the homestead as more than just as buildings and a general store.

The pair plan to see the new renovations put Mount on the map as a tourist attraction.

The Mt Dare HomesteadHotel currently has a kiosk with basic supermarket items including bread, milk, ice and a great hot pie, as well as Desert Park and Dalhousie camping permits – and of course, a fully licensed bar.

The homestead rovides the region with other essential

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services such as fuel and satellite phone hire, as well as vehicle breakdown recovery service for any travellers finding themselves in need of some assistance.

An undercover barbecue area is provided free to travellers, who can enjoy the abundance of wildlife that gather to make the most of the water.

But as the face of the old homestead undergoes a change, visitors can expect the magical surroundings to remain the same. Travellers can still enjoy a true outback experience beside the crackle of the campfire with the rusty scratch of an old windmill in the breeze of the night.

Mount Dare Homestead-Hotel is truly “outback” – just one of the jewels in South Australia’s vast backyard.

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Works in Progress Streetsweeping is currently in progress.

Bunting along Richardson Place will be removed prior to Anzac Day. Town Oval cricket pitch has been covered with soil and re-turfed for the upcoming football season.

Twice yearly checks and recaliberations of water supply and sewer pump stations.

Repairs to water mains and valves may cause water to be turned off in some areas for short periods of time – residents will be kept informed through the radio station.

Sewer mains and repairs to Pump Stations E anc C will be upgraded in the next few weeks.

Local Website Visit your local updated website. New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com Bushfire Prevention Although bushifire season finished on 31 March at midnight, residents are reminded to take care as fire danger is still imminent.

Rates Reminder fines notices have been sent for rates arrears. Any accounts outstanding for two or more quarters will be passed on to our Collection Agency for recovery. If having difficulty with payments, please contact Bronnie at the Council office on 8671 0010 to avoid this action.

Electricity Accounts Electricity accounts for the 31 March quarter will be issued mid April, due for payment mid May. Water Accounts Water accounts for the 31 March quarter will be issued mid April, due for payment 14 May 2004.

Community Board The Reports of the Meetings of the Community Board held Monday 5 April, 2004 are now available at the Council office.

Street Lighting Is there a street light not working near your home? Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identification for repair.

Street Closures Richardson Place and adjacent adjoining roads will be closed to all traffic from 10am 25 April 2004 until 12 noon 25 April 2004 for the Anzac Day Ceremony.

Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154 Anzac Holiday Rubbish Collection Rubbish collection as normal Council Office Hours - General Monday to Friday.—9am to 5pm Office Closure The Council offices will be closed on Monday 26 for the Anzac Day Public Holiday.

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Incorporating ROXBY POWER (Electricity Supply) ROXBY WATER (Water & Sewerage Services) Richardson Place PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Email - roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After Hours Emergency Contact Ph - 0418 892 870 Page 18 - Thursday, April 22, 2004

New face of The Monitor - sales

CHANGE OF STAFF...Misty Gale, left, who this week replaces Penny Lyon, above, as The Monitor’s Regional Sales Manager this week.

The Monitor -Your Community Newspaper welcomed its newest member of staff this week.

Roxby Downs resident Misty Gale has won the regional sales manager’s position with The Monitor - SA’s newest and fastest-growing independent newspaper.

Misty joins The Monitor staff from a background in office administration and customer service.

A local resident for more than a year, Misty is an involved and keen member of the local community - playing sport and volunteering with several bodies.

Currently training as an SA Ambulance volunteer, Misty is also a member of the Friends of Arid Recovery Project.

Since moving to Roxby Downs she has played both touch football and volleyball.

Misty has joined The Monitor team in the wake of former regional sales manager Penny Lyon.

Penny, who has been with the organisation since early on in its 12-month history, has left to have a baby. She has relocated to her home town Port Pirie.

Misty is keen to build on The Monitor’s history of competitive pricing and relevent advertising.

With advertising rates price rises planned for the new financial year, now is a great time to talk to Misty about our long-term packages and lock in your adverts at the lowest possible price.

Complete driver training

A GROWING ENTERPRISE...Well-known faces and new directions at Little Rascals Child Care Centre, from left, Lindall White, Gemma Ferguson, Karent Mentiplay and Jan Sires.

New directions at Little Rascals Little Rascals Child Care in Roxby Downs has blossomed in fresh and creative directions under the new management of Karen Mentiplay.

Mrs Mentiplay brings new management strengths to a solid and knowledgable staff base.

“We’re keen to build on the strengths at Little Rascals and offer the community a really well-rounded child care service,” Mrs Mentiplay said.

“One of our new focuses will be a very interactive and creative program to offer children the most enjoyable care environment possible.

Great new initiatives at the Little Rascals Child Care include a performing arts program, encompassing puppets to performance.

The centre offers a full range of stage

and sound equipment, puppets and magic props.

Or ask about the upcoming craft, dance, music and drama programs and interactive holiday activities.

The team at Little Rascals has also extended its pre-kindy and kindergarten programs to offer your child a more comprehensive foundation for early development skills under the leadership of Jan Sires.

Long-time child carer Gemma Ferguson has taken on a full-time role in the nursery while former owner Lindall White will now be able to devote her time to the toddlers.

Karen, and husband Geoff, will dedicate their time at Little Rascals to building the business and facilities to better accommodate local families.

Bill Graham, of Southern Flinders Driver Training Services, is now offering a professional and relevant service to remote and isolated areas including Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera.

Mr Graham is currently visiting Roxby Downs and region monthly, offering driving theory classes, conducting theory tests, driver training and log book training, as well as driving tests on motor bikes and cars.

“We can take people all the way from Ls to their Ps on cars and motorbikes,” he told The Monitor this week.

Mr Graham, who is trained in handling powerful vehicles, believes driving students should be trained in the same kinds of car they expect to drive on a regular basis.

“We think it’s important in this region, where people rely so much on cars and bikes for their transport, to be trained on the more powerful vehicles,” he said.

“If you teach in a powerful car, whatever that driver gets into later, they’ll be able to handle.

While we can offer people that realistic experience and training in a more powerful vehicle, we also have dual control cars which guarantees the trainer has complete control for safety.”

“It’s important for new drivers, and old, to be respectful of the unique road conditions and driving conditions in rural and regional Australia.

“That’s where I’ve been working – but despite working in isolated areas we still offer the same kind of comprehensive service drivers down south can enjoy – at competitive rates.”

With a background teaching in traditional Aboriginal communities, Mr Graham believes is tuned into the needs of multicultural groups.

He is also qualified and experienced in working with people with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Safety, patience and professionalism are the watchwords of Southern Flinders Driver Training Services.

For more information about the service, contact Bill Graham – 0403 942 778, or email bfg2@dodo.com.au.

Patchwork Pear offers new online service Have you visited the Patchwork Pear website yet?

There’s no need to travel for the best fabrics, patterns and accessories anymore – just log onto www.patchworkpear.com.au and browse through their online store.

Port Lincoln’s Patchwork Pear specialises in quality quilting products and accessories, and also offers a range of kits, quilts and country-style gift lines.

The Patchwork Pear is jointly owned

by Elizabeth Williams and Chris

Richardson and was established in May 2002.

Order online from the shop’s comprehensive website – patterns, handmade gifts, cloth dolls, stitcheries and kits, fabrics online soon.

Or if you are visiting Port Lincoln, drop into 103 Washington St and ask about The Patchwork Pear’s regular workshops.

For more information, phone Elizabeth or Chris – 8683 1566.

Mail order welcome.

PATCHWORK PEAR...Chat to Elizabeth Williams and Chris Richardson about their range of fabrics and accessories.

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ROXBY DOWNS PICNIC RACES

CAMEL CUP...The Sandvik Beltreco Camel Cup was a highlight of the annual Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana.

READING THE RACES...Gerald McCormack and Trevor Casey manned the microphone at the Roxby Downs RACE-GOERS...Representing gymkhana families from Picnic Races and Gymkhana. throughout the region, supporting local competitors at the Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana, from left, Robert Khan from Marree, Geoff Deeprose from Adelaide, MC Charlie Payne of Woomera, and Roxby Downs’ Glen Gilby.

JUMP TO IT...Taking their turn on the jumping castle at the Roxby Downs gymkhana and family day, from left, Jed Kenny, 10, Ed Sach, 9, Sam Allen, 10, Thomas Gower, 10, and Dylan Fullarton, 8.

ON THE GATE...Geoff and Kelly Mentiplay, 9, welcomed punters to the 2004 Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana.

FACE PAINTING...Ngaire Clements adds a touch of colour to Jonty Dear, 9, for the picnic races.

BRADKEN IMPROVERS HANDICAP…Mark Read of Bradken Improvers presented a trophy for Oodnadatta’s own ‘Sinker’owned and trained by Maria Williams of Oodnadatta and Anna Lennon of Port Augusta – ridden by jockey Elizabeth Crosby, pictured with friend and helper Gordon Warren at the Roxby Downs Gymkhana.’Anna Lennon rode Sinker to success in the Ludowici Maiden Handicap earlier in the day.

MONTE CARLO...Yvonne Cloke presents the winning cheque to Madeline Dayman, 5, winner of the Under 7s Roxby Downs Newsagency Monte Carlo.

SPECTATORS...Jack Nunn, 13, Stephen Mitchell, 13, and Emma Mitchell, 16, pull up a barrel to watch the gymkhana events at the weekend.

TIME TRIAL…2003 best jockey and cup winner Jenny Cormack took out the stock horse time trials at Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana on ‘Goldie’, pictured with ‘Jacko’.

UNITED KG...The team from United KG and Olympic Dam Maintenance handed out showbags and hats during the gymkhana at the weekend, from left, front, Sonya Riolo, Tracy Dear and Leone Baldock, back, Lincoln Hall, Trevor Baldock, Grant Houlson and Chris Hicks.

BEHIND THE SCENES...Race day volunteers Kathy Wilby and Annie Uhlik kept things running smoothly behind the scenes at the 2004 Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana.

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CHAMPION RIDER...Fifteen-year-old Kelly Adams, of Mount Barker, was named champion rider in both the adults and juniors competition.

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SPORT No netball without Monthly medal at Roxby golf club hot conditions, 25 players com- Sweepstakes winners; Haydn Bone, peted in the Monthly Medal and sec- Scott Fraser, Hugh Beveridge and more nominations With ond round of Club Championships at Brenton Waye.

The Roxby Downs senior netball season will not go ahead unless more teams are nominated before the end of the week.

Roxby Downs Leisure Centre has warned that, due to a severe lack of nominations, nomination deadlines have been extended until the end of this week.

Just two teams have nominated this year for the Saturday afternoon competition.

“It’s great to see that those two teams were interested enough in their sport to put their nominations in on time,” centre manager Laurence Duggan told The Monitor this week.

“But if we don’t have enough nominations in by Saturday we’ll simply have to cancel the competition all together.”

Nominations can be made at the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre or by phoning 8671 0500.

Roxby Downs Golf Club last week.

Monthly Medal Winner; Don Shields with nett 69.

A Grade winner; Chris McArthur with nett 74. B Grade winner; Robert Gray with nett 76. C Grade winner; David Cameron with nett 71. Ladies winner; Di Beveridge with nett 76.

Novelties; Least amount of putts for 18 holes; Don Shields with 26 putts, Longest drive on #11 hole; A Grade Scott Bray, B Grade - Jason Schell, C Grade - Brenton Waye and Ladies - Di Beveridge.

NTP on number 4 - No grades finished on the green.

Roxby Traders

THE NAME GAME...Andamooka Roos committee members match players to buyers, from left, captain Rob Kraack, coach Ray Trezise, club president Steve Cox and secretary Janine Williams.

Roo fans get a bum deal Local football fans were given the chance to purchase their own Andamooka Roo at the weekend, and have their name emblazoned on the player’s shorts.

“It’s been a great money raiser for the club and generated a lot of interest,” coach Ray Trezise told The Monitor last week.

“And now there’s even more reason to watch the game closely.”

Tara-Jane to swim for the state

Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm Saturday 9.00am-12.00 noon Sunday 9.00am-3.00pm Public Holidays 9.00am-3.00pm

Roxby Downs resident Tara-Jane Hill, 12, has been selected to represent South Australia in the SAPSASA swimming team.

She will travel to Brisbane on May 22 to compete against swimmers from across the country.

Tara-Jane, who currently studies in Port Augusta, has excelled in SAPSASA carnivals across the state for the past three months, taking home a swag of medals.

Her key strokes are butterfly and breaststroke -

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Winner will take all in the Westend $1000 Pool Competition at Roxby Downs Tavern on Sunday, May 16.

Register by Friday, May 7, at the Roxby Downs Tavern to be in the running for one big prize on one big day.

No late entries will be accepted.

Entry fee is $20, including a schooner of tap beer and a minimum of two games of pool.

There will be drink specials and giveaways on the day.

House rules apply and match referee decisions are final.

For more information, phone Andy or Rob at the Tavern - 8671 0071.

Outback 4x4 field day

Indoor hockey nominations Term Two will see the commencement of the competition season for the Roxby Downs Indoor Hockey Club, for both the junior and senior players.

We will be holding a registration session at the Leisure Centre from 4.00pm – 6.00pm on Friday April 30, 2004, for all interested junior players.

Please note that we will not be accepting nominations from junior players without a parent present.

If you’re unavailable to nominate on the night, you can phone Mandie Arnold at The Monitor on 0408 267 315.

We will also be holding “scratch” matches for the senior players from 6.30pm on that night, all welcome.

Fixtures will commence Friday, May 7, 2004.

Mandie Arnold, Hockey Reporter.

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STATE REP...TaraJane Hill. which she hopes to compete in at the national level.

Tara-Jane’s parents Tammy and Darren Hill

told The Monitor they were very proud of their daughter’s latest swimming achievement.

“Tara-Jane has tried out for this team for the past three years – it’s great to see her get there after all the effort she’s put into it,” Mrs Hill said.

“Tara-Jane is really excited – she just wants to get into her uniform.”

The young swimmer will attend training sessions in Adelaide this month before being assigned to a particular stroke and competition.

The first-ever Glendambo Outback 4x4 Endurance and Field Day will be held in Glendambo from June 12 to June 14, 2004.

Attendance is expected to be in the vicinity of 1000 persons with ongoing exposure to raise the profile of the whole outback region, as a four-wheel drive must visit destination.

In this, the inaugural year, the aim of the event will be to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

The Glendambo Outback 4x4 Endurance and Field Day was conceived by Dave Boothey, Manager of the Glendambo Outback Resort and his assistant Julie Mould, Coondambo Station.

Together they hope to organise a unique annual event that will provide a major source of community fundraising revenue to address community sustainability issues.

The major issue being the short term sustainability of the community’s water supply.

It is intended that future events will be held annually, with proceeds to benefit the community of Glendambo.

The 4x4 Endurance Event will occur on Sunday, June 13.

The demanding endurance course, to be built by Ken Lamb proprietor of Olympic Dam Transport, will be situated to the east at the rear of the caravan park in Glendambo.

The course itself will be fenced, allowing spectators to line up around the fence and view the course with safety.

Numerous events will be staged including the hill climb challenge, sandy pit challenge, mud pit challenge, jump ups challenge, a barrel race, 4x4 pulling challenge, tyre change competition, time elimination event and a best show and shine.

The event will also be an excellent education tool for the first-time four wheel drive enthusiasts with the SA Police 4WD Driver Instructors in attendance.

For further information contact Dave Boothey either via email on thechurch@ozemail.com.au, via telephone on (08)86721097 or 0429 002 158 or visit the website - www.glendambooutback4x4.com.au.

The RoxFM Copper Card WE’VE GOT ONE! HAVE YOU?

RoxFm Copper Card Specials for the Month of April All specials are exclusive to Copper Card holders on presentation of their card.

Auto Pro:

8” Bench Grinders for Just $49.95

Beauty by Nancy:

$5.00 off Manicures for April. Phone Nancy on 8671 1023

Roxby Downs Leisure Centre:

Any current Copper Card holder that is a member of the gym and introduces a new member to the gym – both will receive a weeks extension on their membership and a free movie pass

Blockbuster:

“Lord of the Rings, the Two Towers” DVD normally $39.95, Copper Card holders $29.95.

Roxby Downs Pharmacy:

With any purchase of L’oreal skincare, you will get 50% off a second L’oreal skincare product

BP Service Station:

Buy any 1.25 litre Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite or Lift for $3.50 and receive a 300ml Mt Franklin Water for Free

Roxby Downs Veterinary Clinic

Desert Decor:

10% off Desert Decor winter shoes – Not consignment shoes

Purchase worm tablets for your pet and get the correct dose of tablets. Present your Copper Card and you will get the next dose of worm tablets at half price.

Dunes Café:

Buy 1 coffee and a slice of cake for just $6.00

Roxby Casual

10% off Jewellery

Far North Photographics:

Burn to CD from 35mm film only $2.00. Give it a try

RoxFm:

All copper card holders will go into a draw at the end of each month to win $25 in cash.

Mensland:

10% off jewellery

Tandales

Free blowdry with every ladies haircut

Mitre 10:

10% off all automotive products

Wendy’s:

Outback Cinema:

For all kids movies, Adults at kids prices $8 per ticket

2 complimentary coffees with all children’s birthday parties held at Wendy’s

Outback Landscape & Gardening:

10% off indoor and outdoor plants, 5% off all terracotta and glazed pots

Roxby Downs Community Club:

Buy one counter meal and get one free on Sundays and Mondays

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Buy your Copper Card from RoxFM studio, located at Richardson Place (next to the Dune’s Cafe). Cost $25.00 and you will receive hundreds of dollars of savings throughout the year.

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SPORT Easter Gymkhana A masterful performance in Port Pirie Glendambo Beautiful weather and a great collection of racegoers made for a great day at the Glendambo Easter Gymkhana last Saturday.

An annual event, held by the Kingooya Amateur Picnic Racing Club, at the Glendambo Racecourse, saw a day of family fun, including horse and novelty events. Children’s pushbikes featured at the end of the day, showcasing some fast and furious pedallers on the track.

Traditionally a day dominated by locals, it also incorporated people from Adelaide, Gawler, Port Augusta and the west coast of SA. The Gymkhana Cup was won by Scott Daymon on Griffin, ahead of Colin Greenfield on Bub and Michael Simons on Tui. A smallish field of horses didn’t detract from the spirit of the day with horses ‘Pumpjack’ and ‘Griffin’, ridden by senior eventers Colin Greenfield and Scott Daymon respectively, performing very well. The junior riders also performed with confidence.

Well-fed by a hard-working catering committee, the crowd formed tables for a quiz evening. A lighthearted night was enjoyed, highlighted by the ‘Toilet Roll Mummy’ competition!

The next KAPRC race meeting will be held at Glendambo on Saturday, October 9.

ROXBY MASTERS...Roxby Downs fielded several teams and competitors at the recent Masters Games in Port Pirie, including bowlers Kathy Southoun, Denise Fitzpatrick, Fiona Bilney and Lyn White, above, and triathlete Michelle Kittel, right.

Athletes from Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Olympic Dam distinguished themselves at the Masters Games in Port Pirie this month.

Long-time locals Yvonne and Victor Buza Jnr, brother John and father Victor Senior combined for a gold medalwinning team in the badminton events, taking home a total of 11 gold medals in singles, doubles and mixed events.

Lawn bowlers Fiona Bilney, Denise Fitzpatrick, Kathy Southoun and Lyn

White won games in both the pairs and fours competitions, but their only medal win was at the fun night – a gold medal in ‘circular gap’ and a bronze medal in tunnel ball.

Michelle Kittel of Roxby Downs competed in triathlon and pentathlon, as well as shotput, bring home a silver for triathlon and pentathlon in the 35+ section. She also shared a gold medal with Fiona Bilney after substituting for the Streaky Bay basketball team.

Softball season starting The Roxby Downs softball season is due to start soon Team nominations need to be in by April 28, 2004, to Lol on 8671 2882.

A meeting will be held at the SES shed on Thursday April 29, 2004 at 7.30pm.

Players sign-on will be May 1 at the oval behind the Rec Centre at 1pm, fixtures to start on May 8.

Parents interested in helping with T-Ball please come to the the meeting on April 29.

Game fees will remain at $2 per person/per game.

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COACH PROFILES - 2004

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April April 24, 2004 Round One – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Andamooka 2.20pm – Hornridge v Roxby Districts April 24, 2004 Marla Gymkhana

April 29, 2004 Auskick Training – 4pm

May May 1, 2004 Auskick & Junior Colts Registrations close May 1, 2004 Round Two – Football 12.00 noon – Roxby Districts v Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Hornridge May 1, 2004 First Auskick & Junior Colts round of competition games – from 8.30am May 7, 2004 SANFL Level 1 Coaches course – from 6pm Roxby Downs Leisure Centre

May 15 & 16, 2004 Round 1 – Dirt Circuit State Titles at Port Pirie

Olympic Dam Devils TimLange

Roxby Miners Matthew Daddow

Hornridge Tony Rigden

ANDAMOOKA ROOS…Ray Trezise plans to motivate the Andamooka Roos this year to build on their club historymaking success in 2003.

“Obviously, we want another premiership. We want to make club history – that’s every footballer’s dream,” Trezise told The Monitor this week.

“We’ve got a blend of experience and youth, and we’re looking at having a good balance from back to forward.

“The club’s very tight off-field and on, with die-hard supporters that give their all to the club.

“That makes the club successful too because we’ve got a lot of help and a strong committee which is what really makes the club strong.

“The footballers can do it on the field but there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes.

“Every club’s success starts off-field – that rubs onto the players.”

Despite this being Trezise’s first year coaching the Roos, this is the latest in a series of successful appointments for him over a long history of coaching and playing football.

OD DEVILS…Thirteen could be Olympic Dam Football Club veteran Tim Lange’s lucky number when he hits the filed for his ‘baker’s dozen’ with the Devils and his third year as coach in 2004.

“The goal is to go one better this year and win a flag – and we believe that comes down to hard work and dedication,” Lange said.

“We’ll face the Roos this coming weekend – as a grand final rematch it would be nice to win but we’re more focussed on the long-term goals – it’s what happens at the end of the season that really counts.

Concerted recruiting over the off-season sees ODFC boasting a “revitalised” team this year, packed with a blend of youth and experience. A sprinkling of new talent has been collected around last year’s solid core of long-term players. We’re lucky to have such a dedicated committee, with a strong supporter base. We welcome new supporters and players, all season long, and it’d be great to see new faces at the clubrooms after game nights.”

ROXBY MINERS…Roxby Districts Football Club welcomes back coach Matthew Daddow for his second year in 2004.

Daddow’s football career began at age two in Broken Hill, and saw him take a series of accolades over the years including a place on both the Woodville-West Torrens and Morphetville Football Club teams.

He has played more than 250 league games for a series of clubs, is a five-times member of the NSW representative team and a seven-times premiership player with “loads of finals experience”.

“We want to improve on last season’s performance and our height is a lot better this year,” Daddow said.

“We’ve recruited over the offseason and have a couple of new, stand-out players.

“There’s been a concerted effort in the off-season with the club recruiting and fundraising.

“Fitness is also coming along quite nicely with the help of our new assistant coach Geoff Eagle.”

HORNRIDGE…First-time coach Tony Rigden was part of Hornridge’s premiership team in 2000 – taking home the best and fairest title – and hopes to coach the team to similar success in 2004.

“This year, we’re going to build our team to bigger and better things this year,” Rigden said.

“We’ve been working to develop our young talent.

“I’ve got my eye on about four young guys who I really think are going to stand out this year.

“They’ve come up through the club and they’ll be in key positions throughout the season.”

“At the bottom of it, we’re just a bunch of guys who love our football and we want to do the best we can.

“We’re building on a strong loyalty base and we’ve got a very committed committee – that’s as important to the club’s success as the players. You can expect to see a much more disciplined Hornridge side this year.”

Rigden says Hornridge will be fighting fit the first game of the season this weekend.

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June 15 and 16, 2004 Marree Races June 19, 2004 Round Seven – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Andamooka 2.20pm – Hornridge v Roxby Districts

April 24, 2004 Dirt Circuit Night Meeting June 26, 2004 Racing Commences at 7.00pm Dirt Circuit - Day Meeting

May 8, 2004 Round Three – Football at Woomera 5.30pm – Olympic Dam v Roxby Districts 8.00pm – Hornridge v Andamooka

Andamooka Roos Ray Trezise

June 13, 2004 Dirt Circuit Teams Meeting at Arno Bay

May 22, 2004 Round Four – Football 12.00 noon – Hornridge v Roxby Districts 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Andamooka May 29, 2004 Dirt Circuit – Twilight Meeting May 30, 2004 Round 5 – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Hornridge 2.20pm – Roxby Districts v Andamooka

June 26, 2004 Round Eight – Football 12.00 noon – Roxby Districts v Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Hornridge June 27, 2004 Auskick 9-a-side competition Coober Pedy & W&DFL teams

July July 3, 2004 Marree Camel Cup July 3, 2004 Round Nine – Football at Woomera 5.30pm – Hornridge v Andamooka 8.00pm – Olympic Dam v Roxby Districts July 10, 2004 Oodnadatta Bronco Branding July 10, 2004 Round Ten – Football 12.00 noon – Hornridge v Roxby Districts 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Andamooka July 14, 2004 Darts League Woomera challenge to be held in Roxby Downs from 7.30pm July 17, 2004 Round Eleven – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Hornridge 2.20pm – Roxby Districts v Andamooka July 24, 2004 Dirt Circuit - Day Meeting

June

July 24, 2004 Round Twelve – Football 12.00 noon – Hornridge v Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Roxby Districts

June 5, 2004 Round Six – Football 12.00 noon – Hornridge v Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Roxby Districts

July 31, 2004 Round Thirteen – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Andamooka 2.20pm – Hornridge v Roxby Districts

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Roxby Downs hits the race track

AUTUMN CUP...Jockey Helen Gower was joined by husband Darryl with daughter Beccy, and friend and helper Wes Perkins, for the presentation of the Autumn Cup. Mrs Gower took the trophy on ‘Bronze Roulette a grand old campaigner of 12 years.

BARREL RACING...Rebecca Van Houten took out the Kerry Gum Open Texas Barrel Race on ‘Zorro’ at the Roxby Downs gymkhana at the weekend, winning prizemonies of $1000.

CUP WINNERS…Gordon Warren, of Macumba Station near Oodnadatta, and jockey Jason Wallace, combined with ‘Smyster’s Taro’ to bring home the cup at the Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana on Saturday.

The Roxby Downs Picnic Races and Gymkhana hosted a variety of winners on Saturday - from young guns and old campaigners, to Aussie outback champions.

The Kaltech Roxby Downs Cup was won by jockey Jason Wallace on ‘Smyster’s Taro’ while the champion rider sash wne to 15-yearold Kelly Adams, from Mount Barker, in both the junior and adults category.

Bobby Hunter of Stuart Creek Station took home a tidy sum of $450 after bidding on the winning camel in the Sandvik Beltreco Camel Cup. The SA Brewing Roxby Process and Miners Race was won by Glen Doral on ‘Rustic Outlook’.

Roxby Downs’ two annual race meetings boast some of the biggest prizemonies in the outback, as was recognised by winning barrel racer Rebecca Van Houten.

Ms Van Houten took out the Kerry Gum Open Texas Barrel Race on ‘Zorro’ at the Roxby Downs gymkhana at the weekend, winning prizemonies of $1000.

“We travel all over Australia – from Mount Isa and Darwin to Victoria almost every month – and we don’t see the kind of prizemoney we see right here at Roxby Downs,” she told The Monitor last week.

Zorro and Ms Van Houten took out the same title last year at the annual picnic races.

“These races are good for the community it’s a real family day for kids too,” committee member and sponsor Kerry Gum said.

“The races are just something different – they bring a bunch of ‘out-of-towners’ into Roxby Downs and it gives a little bit back to the community.”

More than 800 people attended the annual event at Roxby Downs racecourse which was heralded by organisers as a major success.

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Chicken Nuggets; Battered, Grilled or Crumbed Fish; Cheeseburger; Calamari; Dim Sims; Pasta Cabonara --------------- all $7.50

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