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fee Dog attacks devastate pet-owners APOMA a hot topic ROXBY DOWNS… Nine-year-old Taylor Bone woke at her grandparents’ house last fortnight to find her pet rabbit ‘Bundy’ dismembered by dogs. The discovery - which left Taylor “scared, shaking and sad” - is one of several similar attacks in Roxby Downs over the past month. Tiliqua Crescent, Pogona Court and Coolibah Drive residents have reported a series of similarly vicious attacks on pet animals. Geoff Bone was outraged by his granddaughter’s discovery of the grisly scene and has called for a stop to the attacks. “The dogs are coming into people’s backyards – onto their property – and slaughtering their pets,” Mr Bone told The Monitor. “They shouldn’t be on the loose.” Mr Bone’s wife, Chris, was equally disturbed by the killings. “It’s clear that they are just hunting for the fun of it – the animals are always in pieces,” Mrs Bone said. “And they’re determined. Those dogs tore through stainless steel fencing to get to ‘Bundy’. The Bones’ neighbour Paul Smith lost his cat ‘Rambo’ just one month before in one of the first attacks in the area. “I was on holidays and my friend was looking after the cat for me,” Mr Smith said. “She returned one morning to find him ripped to shreds. “I think the worst part was that he had belonged to my parents-in-law who had passed away.” Dayna Zanker had a similar experience with her beloved ‘Fat Cat’. “The neighbour’s kids found him in
their yard,” Ms Zanker said. “He had been shredded. His innards were hanging out but he was still alive. He managed to make it to the vet but died a week after surgery.” As a result of her attempt to save ‘Fat Cat’, Ms Zanker paid more than $1500 in veterinary costs. “I want people to know what is happening so it won’t happen to them,” she said. “And I think owners should be aware of what their dogs are getting up to.” Ms Zanker is also concerned about potential human victims. “I can’t help but think that it might be a child next time,” she said. “There’s a lot of kids in the area and these dogs are actually coming into people’s yards.” Mrs Bone echoed the sentiment. “If a small child sees dogs attacking their pet, they might try to stop it,” Mrs Bone said. “Imagine what might happen then.” Roxby Downs Council dog and cat management officer Rob Barker took the opportunity to warn owners about penalties for allowing dogs to wander at large. “A new dog and cat management act has come into place and higher penalty rates now apply,” Mr Barker said. “For serious cases, council now has the authority to put a destruction order on dangerous and vicious dogs. “We have a responsibility to ensure strays are collected which is why we offer a 24-hour emergency service for dog collection.” To report a dog for collection, contact the dog and cat management team – ph 0418 892 870.
PET DEATHS...Chris, Taylor, 9, and Geoff Bone have called for dog owners to restrain their pets responsibly, following a vicious dog attack that killed their pet rabbit in its backyard cage. * The Monitor has refrained from publishing photographs of the attacked animal due to the graphic nature of the photographs in question.
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ANDAMOOKA…More than 100 residents gathered at Andamooka Community Hall last Sunday to address the issue of Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association’s proposed community costsharing fee. Joining the APOMA committee and townsfolk were Outback Areas Community Development Trust chairman Bill McIntosh and manager Mark Sutton. Local MP Lyn Breuer chaired the meeting. The recent levy implemented by APOMA has been a topic of some debate in Andamooka and the meeting allowed residents to voice their opinions. APOMA chairperson Pat Katnich said the committee was pleased with the meetings turnout which she described as “a wide cross-section representing the community”. APOMA committee member Jean Lawrie said there were some objections to the levy but that most residents considered it inevitable. “However, the overall consensus was that the cost-sharing fee should not be applied in its current format,” Ms Lawrie said. “It was determined that the voluntary payment should be made compulsory so that all residents share the cost instead of the current situation where only 25 per cent of the community contribute. “It was also decided that the levy should apply to every block in town rather than every resident.” While APOMA has declared the cost-sharing fee issued to be voluntary, discussions regarding legislation changes that would enable the association to enforce levy payments are underway with Trust Minister Rory McEwen MP.
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It was interesting to read your story in The Monitor (29/7/04) about the current real estate situation in town. The article calls upon WMC to do something about housing development to keep workers in the community but does not mention how many homes in this housing boom are being sold to investors. The people who do want to buy a house to live in, are having to compete against investors that don’t even come into town to see the house that they are purchasing. You only need to look at the websites and newspaper advertising for the local real estate agents to see that they are actually marketing at the investor. This is great for the person selling their home but what about the ones that want to buy and stay here in town for years to come? I think that the locals should have first preference when putting in an offer for a home and that might be a good start to keeping them in Roxby. Regards, Tracy Dear, Roxby Downs.
In the wake of the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw Woomera as the nation’s low-level radioactive waste repository, Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin has questioned what he has called “an absurd shake-out”. “The previous policy of a permanent storage of radioactive waste being stored safely near Woomera is finished,” he said. “To my knowledge, no human injury or effect has been caused by the radioactive waste currently at Woomera,” he said. “Apparently the South Australian Government now wants to store the radioactive waste at Roxby Downs.” Mr Wakelin said he found it bizarre that Premier Mike Rann had stated a repository near Woomera was far too dangerous. And yet, Roxby Downs is the safest place in South Australia to now store the radioactive waste,” he said. “I hope the Premier, The Advertiser and the Robert Nortons of South Australia take the trouble to explain the above. After all, the waste will actually be closer to Andamooka than it ever was at Woomera. “How do the anti-nuclear campaigners explain the treatment of cancer victims without dealing with the waste issue? And how does Premier Rann justify his support for his “mirage in the desert”, known as Olympic Dam, which he opposed and now supports and then has the hide to support as the radioactive waste dump site?” Barry Wakelin, Federal Member for Grey.
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WOOMERA…More than 150 students from the International Space University visited Woomera this month as part of the ISU ‘Summer Session Program’. Students from as far afield as Austria, Spain, France and the US took the opportunity to visit the Woomera Rocket Range and launch Zuni ‘sounding rockets’ with the support of the Australian Space Research Institute (ASRI) parachute. The central campus of the ISU is based in Austria and the group hosts an international visit every summer, comprising intensive course work and lectures by international space experts. WHYALLA…The new $2.6 million urban renewal project in Whyalla Norrie has been named ‘Myall Place’ as a tribute to the Western Myall trees which were once the main vegetation of the Whyalla region. The first 10 houses for the project are nearing completion and will include 10 new energy-efficient homes, the proceeds of the sale for which will be reinvested into new public housing in the project area. The project will also include 19 allotments for privately-owned homes, upgrades to four existing Housing Trust homes for tenants and home-buyers, upgraded and enhanced public areas and parks. The development is a combined project of the SA Government’s Housing Trust and the Whyalla City Council. PORT AUGUSTA…Port Augusta’s Standpipe Golf Motor Inn will host ‘Science in the Pub’ during National Science Week on Friday, August 13. The event will focus on the use of biotechnology in the future of the agri-food industry, sponsored by Biotechnology Australia. The event is one of several across rural centres this week, bringing science to everyday people. For more information about National Science Week, log onto www.scienceweek.info.au. WOOMERA…Woomera Scrapboookers meet on Monday nights, from 7.30pm, at 4 Booromi St. Places are limited so please book ahead – ph 8673 7156. FAR NORTH…A rarely-seen core sample from the state’s biggest copper/gold deposit was the star attraction at the annual Gawler Craton: State of Play 2004 seminar held in Adelaide last week. Mining industry specialists from around the world attended the seminar. One of the event’s highlights was the results of the 250km long seismic survey of the Gawler Craton, including Woomera and Olympic Dam and up the Oodnadatta Track. Preliminary results suggest the Gawler Craton’s potential for world class mineral production exceeds all original expectations. ROXBY DOWNS...The ‘Answers in Genesis Ministries’ Creation Bush will visit Roxby Downs tomorrow, Friday, August 13. Speaker Peter Sparrow will host the talk at Roxby Downs TAFE campus, Richardson Place, at 7pm. The talk will centre around reconciliation of modern scientific beliefs and the Bible. For more information, ph - 8671 0573. WOOMERA…Woomera Craft Group meets Tuesday nights at 7pm in the old needlecraft room at Woomera Area School. Cost is $1 per session to cover costs.
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Shopping for charity ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs residents will have the opportunity to support Make-AWish Foundation by enjoying a night of fashion, food and fun at the Pumpkin Patch fashion parade on September 11. Held at Olympic Dam Football Club, the event will showcase latest season childrens clothing in sizes two to 12, with other sizes available to order. The night will be fully catered with buffet meals, nibbles and dessert included in the $15 ticket price. A range of local businesses have donated a variety of goods for two raffles – a baby pack and a family pack – which will be drawn on the night. Event co-ordinator Bernadette Dyer said the community’s support had been overwhelming. “Rox FM’s Lorraine Tyler kindly agreed to compere the parade,” Mrs Dyer said. “And not one store I have approached for donations has given me a knock-back,” Mrs Dyer said. “Quite often I was given a ‘yes’ before I’d even finished my spiel. “I almost can’t believe the positivity and generosity I have seen from local business – it’s been really impressive. “The raffle should be just fantastic.” Funds raised from the raffles and ticket sales will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants life-threateningly ill children their most cherished wishes, providing them and their family with some relief and joy.
Train tragedy near Pimba WOOMERA...Woomera police and emergency services joined investigations into the death of a woman who they believe stepped off a moving train on Monday, July 2. The woman’s body was discovered near the Burando railway siding 40km north of Pimba. Police were originally called to the scene after the discovery of the woman, believed to be in her 80s, by the crew of a south-bound train at around 4.35am that same day. Port Augusta CIB attended the scene and will prepare a report for the coroner. The woman was believed to be travelling on the Indian Pacific train to Perth.
HELPING HAND...Kylie Dalgliesh, of Roxby Mensland, shows some local business support for the upcoming fundraiser fashion show organised by local residents Bernie Dyer, Kylie Vanlaarhoven, with children Codey Dyer and Sarah Van Laarhoven. Mrs Dyer said she was inspired to organise the event because the charity was so worthy. “Considering the high number of children in Roxby Downs, I thought it was appropriate to help a charity dedicated to kids and their families,” Bernadette said. “It’s also very timely with the new season stock – and Pumpkin Patch have such gorgeous clothes. “It should be a fun night for family and friends.” Tables of 10 will be available but tickets can also be bought individually. “There’s only 200 tickets available,” Mrs Dyer said. “And considering the response so far, I don’t think they’ll last long.
“I’m hoping it will be a clear sellout.” Items will be available for purchase from a range of stalls and businesses. Ten per cent of sales from Pumpkin Patch clothing and the stalls will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets to the event will be available for purchase at the Roxby Down’s market day on August 14 from the Make-A-Wish Foundation stall. It will also feature Make-A-Wish Foundation merchandise such as coffee mugs, pens and yo-yos. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased by contacting Bernadette on 8671 1263, Kylie Van Laarhoven on 8671 2824, or Jane Grohs on 8671 2832.
Minor fire at OD plant OLYMPIC DAM…Repairs are well underway to switchgear in a ‘motor control centre’ at Olympic Dam following a minor fire on the evening of Tuesday, July 27. The motor control centre houses some switchgear for pumps, agitators and other equipment for part of the Olympic Dam Concentrator Plant. Some of the switchgear was damaged in the fire and will be replaced as a result. An Olympic Dam spokeswoman said the fire is believed to have been caused by incoming switchgear failure, resulting in overheating and
electrical shorting. “Repair work is progressing to plan and half the impacted equipment has been re-energised,” she told The Monitor. “Plans are in place to re-energise the remaining equipment shortly after the opportunity has been taken to complete some planned maintenance brought forward. “The impact on production has been minimal as buffer stocks are available to maintain operation of the smelter and refinery. “Nobody was hurt and the Olympic Dam emergency team responded swiftly and effectively.”
ROXFM VOLUNTEERS...Local 105.5 RoxFM volunteers celebrate the latest survey results which revealed the community radio station in Roxby Downs’ ‘most listened to’ radio station.
RoxFm - Roxby’s favourite radio station ROXBY DOWNS…Community ra- “For a station that’s only been on dio station RoxFM has welcomed air for 12 months this is a big the results of the latest community achievement. survey naming the volunteer project “We have our knockers - everybody as the town’s ‘most listened to’ ra- does - but if we can do something dio station. better we will, and we’re listening to Almost 40 per cent of participants in 2004 Community Survey that constructive the recent Roxby participants were asked: criticism.” Downs Community A total of 88.2 per Plan survey said How often do you listen cent of survey parthey listen to to RoxFM? ticipants believe 14.2% RoxFM every day, Never RoxFM broadcasts Occasionally 47.4% while another 47.5 are entertaining, Every day 38.3% per cent are ‘occa87.5 per cent said sional’ listeners. RoxFM kept them Do you think RoxFM has informed of local “I thought the re- improved the sense of and social activities sults were great,” community in Roxby while 79.7 per cent volunteer station Downs? of participants said manager Deb Yes 84% RoxFM kept them Paliska told The informed of imporMonitor this week. Does RoxFM keep you tant issues in Roxby “That’s 38.3 per informed of local and Downs. cent of people out social activities? 87.5% A total of 84 per there, listening to Yes cent said the station our station every Does RoxFM keep you had improved the day.” informed of important ‘sense of commuThis figure comissues in Roxby Downs. nity’ in Roxby pares to 12.4 per Yes 79.7% Downs. cent of daily listenThese figures come ers for TripleJ and 20.9 per cent for ABC regional ra- at a crucial time for RoxFM with its application for a permanent lidio. “It really surprised me because when cense now before the Australian you sit there in the studio you don’t Broadcasting Association. think anybody’s listening and then 105.5 RoxFM has around 70 volwhen you find out they are, you get unteers, however, Mrs Paliska said a big attack of the nerves and you the team is always looking for more on-air and weekend help. never want to go on air again. “RoxFM was set up to entertain and “We’re always looking for new be a part of the community, to be a voices, different ideas and a chance voice for the community, I think to be involved with something that’s these figures show we’re doing that obviously working for the community,” she said. job
National recognition for local midwife ROXBY DOWNS… Roxby Downs Health Service’s Janelle Whelan has been named state winner in Johnson’s Baby’s ‘Midwife of the Year Award’ 2003. Ms Whelan, who moved to Roxby Downs four years ago, said the win was the last thing she expected. “It’s pleasing to know the competiphotograph - Mia Brouns
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tion recognises the broad spectrum of duties a midwife has,” she said. “It looks beyond our involvement with labour and delivery to include our anteand post-natal work.” Ms Whelan was nominated by local mother Justine Brouns and her husband, Antone. “We were really impressed with Janelle
and felt that this was something we had to do for her,” Mrs Brouns said. In recognition of her hard work, Ms Whelan was presented with a $500 Hyatt voucher towards a night of luxury. Mrs Brouns and her daughter Amelia were presented with a baby-care gift pack.
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OckerPella set to sing again ROXBY DOWNS…Aspiring singers are invited to attend an information meeting for local singing group OckerPella at Roxby Downs Community Church on August 18. The meeting begins at 7.30pm and is open to anyone with an interest in singing, regardless of experience. OckerPella formed in 2002, first performing at the opening of the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct. The group later took to carolling and participated in the 2002 Christmas pageant. Musical director Yvette Mooney said the group was re-forming because of strong interest. “Everyone involved last time had a lot of fun,” she said. “I look forward to seeing some familiar faces but I’m just as keen to see some new ones.” The group will rehearse Wednesday nights in preparation for performances in early December. To register your interest, contact Phillipa Weltner – ph 8671 8210 or 0404 098 416.
Expert gives ‘field nats’ a bird’s eye view
FIELD NATS...Julian Reed talks with local ‘field nats’ Chris Schultz and Bree Galbraith about local waterbirds.
ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Field Naturalist Group hosted a presentation from nationally-renowned ecologist and waterbird expert Julian Reed last month. Mr Reed has spent 20 years working and conducting research on all aspects of ecology in Australia’s Arid Zone. The lecture focused on the last four years of Mr Reed’s research, studying Australian water bird species and their relationship with all elements of Lake Eyre Basin’s ecosystem and their response to large scale flooding events. Although Lake Eyre and its drainage lines are totally dry most of the time, the area is one of the most nationally and globally-important waterbird habitats. When flooded, as it is at the moment, the area supports some of the largest-
known concentrations and breeding colonies of some waterbird species. In an average wet year, the Lake Eyre Basin catchment can support as many as six to eight million waterbirds. Julian Reed is one of many specialists to talk to the ‘Roxby Field Nats’ - a group which meets on a regular basis to discover more about various fields of ecological study and their local application. Several field trips are organised annually, taking in local natural features such as the ‘Break-aways’ on Billa Kalina Station or ‘Muloorina Waterhole’ on Muloorina Station. Organisers describe these day and overnight trips as an opportunity to learn more about your local environment with like-minded people. To learn more about the Roxby Field Naturalists Group contact co-ordinator Bree Galbraith – ph 8671 8656.
Far North police report FAR NORTH…A report of theft was received on August 7, 2004 from a Roxby Downs resident where a children’s pushbike was stolen from the front yard of a home on Hermit Street. The bike is described as a Calypso blue, grey and silver, 10-speed bike with a water bottle holder. Anyone with information on this bike should contact the Roxby Downs Police Station on 86710370. A 42-year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested on August 7, for urinating in a public place. A 20-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving unregistered and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol on August 6. On August 3, 2004, a 31year-old Roxby Downs woman was reported for driving unregistered and uninsured. Also on August 3, 2004, in an unrelated incident, a 45-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol. A report of theft was received on July 30, 2004, from a Roxby Downs resident where a $150.00 scooter was stolen from the Roxby Downs Area School. A report of property damage was received from the Roxby Downs Area School on July 29, 2004, where a student kicked the lower half of a door causing $180.00 damage. A 25-year-old Roxby Downs woman was arrested for aggravated serious criminal trespass, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault, criminal trespass and two counts of property damage on July 28, 2004. An 18-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on July 28, 2004 for hindering police. Also on July 28, 2004, a 22-year-old Roxby Downs woman was arrested for aggravated serious criminal trespass,
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assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault. A 17-year-old man was arrested on July 27, 2004 for riding an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle and failing to display his L-plates. On July 26, 2004, a 20year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested for driving disqualified, driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle and driving contrary to defect. A report of property damage was received from a Roxby Downs business on July 26, 2004, where $150.00 damage to a gate was caused. A report of theft was received on July 26, 2004 by a Roxby Downs resident where a vehicle they had parked on ‘The Lot’ was broken into and a CB radio and aerial were stolen. Woomera police are investigating the disappearance of several pot plants and other garden ornaments from gardens around Woomera. Over the weekend of July 24 and 25, 2004, three units of the Eldo Hotel were broken into. The units are located in Block 14, which is located behind the Jazza Complex. Stolen from the units were portable TV’s and a couple of sofa beds. Entry was gained by the rear windows. The offenders would have had either a ute or vehicle with a trailer attached. Any person with information, please contact the Woomera police station – ph 8673 7244. Several people have been reported for speeding both on the Roxby Downs Road and the Stuart Highway in the past month. The speeds range from 130kms to 153kms. As of July 1, 2004, all fines have increased. Speeding fines now range from $144 - $343, depending on the speed. The fine for using a mobile phone while driving is $182.
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GOOD NEWS PAGE Book Week in Roxby ROXBY DOWNS… Roxby Downs Community Library will celebrate Book Week from Monday, August 23, to Friday, August 27. “Book Week is a time to celebrate books and reading for children and adolescents in our local community,” local librarian Mandy Kerby told The Monitor this week. “This year’s theme is ‘Doorways.” “To celebrate, the library will be running a variety of activities and competitions at lunchtime during Week 6 of this term.” Lunchtime Activities will include: Book bingo, crosswords, puzzles, word searches, making fairy bread (Monday and Wednesday), decorating paper shoes (Tuesday and Thursday) Lunchtime Competitions will include: Match the key to the keyhole, find Theodore the Dormouse, crack the secret code and word search – door words. In addition to planned library activities, Roxby Downs Area School classes have entered a display competition. “Everyone is welcome to come and view the fantastic displays and celebrate with the winners,” Mrs Kerby said. “The whole community is invited to celebrate Book Week at the Roxby Downs Community Library, so we hope to see you there!”
Locked up for good cause
Jeans for Genes Day BEST FOOT FORWARD… Students of St Barbara Parish School’s LGE got into the spirit of ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ last week, going casual to raise funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. As part of the event, LGE combined forces with LGB to create a ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ mural. Students also learnt about illness and children with genetic diseases. ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ was first introduced in 1994 and has since raised $27-million for research into genetic illnesses and faults which affect one in every 20 children. PARTY WITH TASTE… Local Rex staff Lesley Hancock, Naomi Harris and Kathy Wilby kicked off the airline’s second birthday with a tasty cake last Friday.
High-flying birthday celebrations OLYMPIC DAM… Olympic Dam Airport was the centre of festivities last Friday as Rex, Australia’s largest independent airline, celebrated its second birthday. Passengers were the big winners of the day with airport staff handing out magnets to those coming and going. Also this month, Rex farewelled founding executive general manager commercial Hans van Pelt who retired anticipating the arrival of his first child.
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BEHIND BARS... Cultural Precinct director Laurence Duggan will be under tourism co-ordinator Mikaela Aldenhoven’s lock and key as part of tomorrow’s ‘National Lock Up Your Boss Day’. The event helps raise funds for Kids’ Help Line. ROXBY DOWNS… Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct director Laurence Duggan will spend tomorrow cuffed and confined as part of Kids Help Line’s ‘National Lock Up Your Boss Day’. As part of his incarceration, Mr Duggan will swap his normal work attire for a prisoner shirt and handcuffs. The ‘arrest’ will be led by Cultural Precinct tourism co-ordinator Mikaela Aldenhoven. And what crime did Mr Duggan commit to deserve such punishment? “He is wanted for
smuggling illegal immigrant Mr Homer Simpson into the Cultural Precinct without a visa,” Miss Aldenhoven said. “And he won’t be let loose until he raises a $500 bail,” she added. “I just hope he has enough contacts to help him raise the money.” Bail donations can be made online by visiting www.lockupyourbossday. com.au or by phoning 1800 552 033. Kids Help Line is Australia’s only free 24-hour confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling service for five to 18 yearolds. The organisation
receives more than 10,000 cries for help each week. A Kids Help Line spokesperson told The Monitor ‘National Lock Up Your Boss Day’ is an “opportunity to build office morale and community participation”. “And it’s all for Kids Help Line,” she said. “People like Laurence Duggan are essential to us in raising important funds to answer more cries for help.” For more information on ‘National Lock Up Your Boss Day’, visit www.lockupyourbossday. com.au.
OLYMPIC DAM...Thirteen local photographers attended a wildflower photography workshop at the Arid Recovery Reserve last week. Following on from a previous session held at the Reserve in March, the photos show the desert’s amazing transformation following the recent rains, with many different native flower species now in bloom. “It’s just amazing out there”, Yvette Mooney, facilitator of the workshop, told The Monitor. “In March we were taking photos of dried-out claypans, long-dead flowers and miles of red sand. Now it looks like a cottage garden.” The workshop was a field trip of the newly-formed Far North Photographic Club, which plans to meet regularly for field trips and to trade photography tips. “We have been invited to take photos at Wirraminna Station, just south of Woomera, so that will probably be our next field trip,” Mrs Mooney said. Register your interest in the Far North Photographic Club by emailing photographyclub@ themonitor.com.au. Thursday, August 12, 2004 - Page 5
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Commitment to the youth and employer groups of Roxby Downs has resulted in Career Employment Group Inc. opening a local office and engaging local resident Shane Thomson as a Placement & Training Field Officer for Roxby Downs and surrounding areas. Having been through the pre-vocational system and successfully completed a trade apprenticeship in the Mid North as a carpenter and joiner, Shane understands the positive
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long term opportunities that result from gaining meaningful qualifications with on and off job structured training programs. It was identified recently at the 10-year community plan information day that business groups, local education providers and community households regard youth and education and training as two of the key components for a vibrant and well-balanced future. The positive support for youth through CEG’s Group Training employed by WMC Olympic Dam and other local businesses, already provides youth with the opportunity to enter the workforce in various fields. A greater variety of vocations and a much closer relationship between the Career Employment Group (CEG), host employer and trainees/ apprentices will only benefit from Shane being readily accessible. Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, with appropriate modern infrastructure conducive with the delivery of a high quality service are paramount to the Roxby Downs branch success. CEG is a separatelyincorporated, not-forprofit organisation.
It’s charter is to expand the employment and training opportunities for all people in the far north region and enhance the skill base in the region, greatly assisting our local communities. Currently CEG has over 260 apprentices and trainees employed statewide. “Youth, education, employment - these are all words generating plenty of spirited discussion within, not only our community, but also nation-wide,” Shane said. “Having spent a little time with some young adults and unemployed people it becomes clear that there are a wider variety of opportunities nowadays. “But, with the significant advancements in OH&S, work practices, competency-based workplace training and assessment and output targets, it’s no wonder that some of the local youth aren’t sure where they fit in. “The good news for us and our families is there are locals ready, willing and more than capable of initiating changes towards a stronger and healthier community.” For information about the services that CEG can provide please contact Shane Thomson through the Roxby Downs branch on 8671 3033.
CHOIR CREW...Woomera Area School choir participants are shining up their show business skills to perform in the upcoming Festival of Music in Adelaide. In just 10 weeks, the group has perfected their performance.
Singers’ fast track to show business WOOMERA… Woomera Area School Students will take to the stage in Adelaide’s Festival Theatre next month as part of the Festival of Music. The choir group, which comprises students from Years 4 to 7, formed just over 10 weeks ago. The school’s music teacher Cheryl Boothey decided to involve Woomera Area School students
several weeks after beginning rehearsals with Roxby Downs Area school students. “They’re all very strong singers,” Ms Boothey said. “And the girls have done very well to learn everything in such a short amount of time.” The Woomera Area School choir will travel to Adelaide on September 5 to perform the following night.
Station girls compete at expo FAR NORTH...Five Far North girls - and their cattle - represented Far North Stations at the South Australian Junior Heifer Expo late last month. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the expo, which ran for four days at Wayville Showground in Adelaide. Rachel Savage, 16, from Mulgaria Station and Shannon Bell, 18, from Dulkaninna Station attended for the first time. Lisa Mitchell, from Muloorina Station, and Ashlee Oldfield, from
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Cowarie Station, both 17, were in attendance for their fourth year, while Jamie-Lee Oldfield, 15, from Andamooka Station, was there for her third year of competition. This year saw 135 participants compete from across Australia and as far abroad as New Zealand. Jamie-Lee said the expo was a great opportunity for those wanting to enter the cattle industry. “It’s a pretty comprehensive program,” Jamie-Lee said. “It gives you a lot of experience and knowledge about different areas of the cattle industry.” The SA Junior Heifer Expo includes training on cattle care, handling and showing. The program includes a series of lectures, quizzes, assignments and show classes. “I’m the only kid at
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COWGIRLS...Ashlee Oldfield and Shannon Bell represented the Far North region at the SA Junior Heifer Expo last month. Roxby Downs Area School to come from a station,” Jamie told The Monitor. “So it’s really good to spend some time with other people who are interested in the same things. “You get to make lots of friends as well as learning more about the (cattle) industry.” In addition to gaining experience in various facets of cattle care, attendees of the SA Junior Heifer Expo also have the chance to compete for a major prize. Participants in the intermediate group have the chance to win $500 cash
can be a good start in the cattle industry.” Jamie cited a series of other benefits from attending the expo. “It’s good to know other people who are interested in the field,” she said. “You also get to make some really good contacts and you’ll know who to approach when you are looking to make your start. “We were introduced to writers for Stock Journal and right now that’s my first ambition – I want to be an agricultural journalist. “I’ll definitely keep going to the expo and hopefully it will lead me in the right direction.” THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper and a $1000 scholarship to an agricultural school. Seniors compete for a six-week trip to America visiting cattle studs. The winners’ trip is ‘all expenses paid’ with spending money provided. Winners are chosen based on their performance in the arena, their academic results and quality in routine care of their heifer or steer. “The older competitors are pretty full-on,” Jamie-Lee said. “They take it much more seriously than the younger groups. “But it’s a great prize and
ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS
COUNCIL SNIPPETS An important notice to dog owners Council news is a paid community information service
Works in Progress Maintenance to Water Main valves to be performed, residents will be kept informed through RoxFM community radio. Repairs have been undertaken on other power pillars in the Tiliqua Crescent area. Street lights have been repaired in Arcoona Street and Richardson Place. Power Outage – 25 July 2004 Was very successful. Power was restored one hour ahead of schedule. Council wishes to thank all residents for their co-operation. Hermit Street Roundabout Successful tender has been won by York Civil – work to commence this month. Business Signage Local businesses have been invited to be part of new tourism signage in Roxby Downs. Council and the Roxby Downs Business Forum have thrown their support behind new tourism signage at the corner of Olympic Way and Burgoyne Street and on the public toilet block in Richardson Place. Designs echoing the current Wilmap distributed through the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre have been approved. Signage sales are now open. Telephone Alex Barker on 0417 816 807 for more information. Community Board – Planning Day Results from the Community Planning Day should be available to all residents mid August. Building Inspector and Health Inspector – upcoming visits to Roxby Downs Brett Fennell Building Inspector and Mark George Health Inspector will be available at the Council offices to assist with any building or health issues on 18 August 2004. Electricity and Water Accounts Electricity accounts for the June quarter are now overdue. Payment is required immediately to avoid further action. Water accounts are due for payment on 13 August 2004. Dog Registrations Please ensure that your dog registration details are up to date. This should include change of address, change of owner or if your dog is no longer with you. Failure to update dog registration details could incur an Expiation Fee of up to $80. 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 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. 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 Council Office Hours – General Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
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Dog registration is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. All income generated from registration and expiations is dedicated to animal management and public safety and recreational opportunities for pets and their owners. The Roxby Downs Council invests significantly in animal management programs and the council’s investment in any year exceeds the income generated by registration. Earlier this year, the State Government introduced amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act, effective from July 1st. Included in the amendments were changes to the registration renewal period and registration fees and discounts. As previously outlined in The Monitor, the State Government has extended the registration period to November 30 for the 2004 program so there is sufficient time to inform residents of changes to the registration process. In 2005, the registration renewal period will revert to July to August in accordance with the Act. Please note: • You must be at least 16 years of age to register a dog • There is a limit of two dogs on concession. The third dog is charged at the standard fee • Proof must be shown to receive concession, microchipped, trained and desexed rates eg. concession card (student cards not accepted) or certificate of microchipping, training, desexing. Proof for guide/therapeutic dogs is also required eg. documentation.
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Hermit St roundabout construction begins ROXBY DOWNS… The contract for the construction of two roundabouts in Hermit Street, Roxby Downs, was recently awarded to York Civil and construction is set to begin within the week. Designed to slow traffic in what has become one of the town’s most notorious speeding ‘hot spots’, the roundabouts will access Kenneberry Crescent and Wirrda Street. York Civil project manager Simon Green said construction would take approximately six weeks. “We will be working seven days a week to ensure the process is as quick as possible,” Mr Green said. “We will strive for minimal disruption to local traffic in the meantime. “There may be some road-closures but these will be for no more than an hour or so at the time and alternative routes will be sign-posted.” Work will be done from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday with shorter hours on Sundays.
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CONSTRUCTIVE THOUGHT... York Civil project manager Simon Green and Roxby Downs Council contract manager Rob Barker survey plans for the new roundabouts on Hermit Street The initial task will be to remove existing kerbs in order to make room for the roundabout. “Once this has been done we will begin stormwater drainage modifications,” Mr Green said. “Sections of the road will be replaced and a new kerb added further back. “The roundabout will then be built, a new foot-
AUGUST, 2004 Creation Bus - Christian Talk ‘Answers in Genesis’ Roxby TAFE - 7pm Friday, August 13, 2004 Ph - 8671 0573 Roxby Downs Outback Cup Day Saturday, August 14, 2004 Roxby Downs Racecourse Ph Barry Paterson - 8671 3113 or 0407 779 272 RDAS P&F Market Day Saturday, August 14. Richardson Place 8.30am to 12.30pm Roxby Downs Scrapbooking 3rd Sunday of every month at the Roxby Downs Community Library Noon to 5pm Ph Mandy – 8671 0660, or Sonia - 8671 1759 SpinFX Acoustic Jam Session Sunday, August 15 Roxby Downs Community Club 1pm to 4pm RFDS Auction Golf Day August 21, 2004. Roxby Downs Golf Course. Ph – 8671 0336
path put in and the road resealed.” Two of the street’s lightposts will be repositioned to accommodate the new roundabouts. The task will require the use of a crane. Roxby Downs Council contract manager Rob Barker said the council was prompted to commission the roundabouts following community
SEPTEMBER, 2004 Hooves and Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek Friday, Sept 3 – Sept 23, 2004. Oodnadatta to William Creek info@diversetravel.com.au ‘Eat to Live’ Training Program Leigh Creek – Sept 6, 9am to noon Oodnadatta – Sept 7, 6pm to 9pm Coober Pedy – Sept 8, 2pm to 5pm Roxby Downs – Sept 9, 6pm to 9pm 1300 850 272 Roxby Downs Show & Shine September 11, 2004 - 9am Roxby Central Shopping Centre Ph – 0417 816 807 RDAS P&F Market Day Saturday, September 18 Richardson Place. 8.30am to 12.30pm SpinFX Acoustic Jam Session Sunday, September 19 Oasis Restaurant. 1pm to 4pm William Creek Campdraft September 24, 2004. Ph – 8670 7978 OCTOBER, 2004 Andamooka Community Market Saturday, October 2, 2004 Ph Naomi - 8672 7111.
concerns about speeding drivers. “There has been a number of accidents in the street in recent times and luckily no-one has been seriously injured,” Mr Barker said. “The area is a known favourite for ‘draggers’ and other speeding drivers. “Hopefully the roundabouts will force people to slow down.”
RDAS P&F Market Day Saturday, October 16 Richardson Place 8.30am to 12.30pm SpinFX Acoustic Jam Session Sunday, October 17. Roxby Downs Community Club. 1pm to 4pm NOVEMBER, 2004 RDAS P&F Market Day Saturday, November 20. Richardson Place 8.30am to 12.30pm SpinFX Acoustic Jam Session Sunday, November 21 Roxby Downs Community Club 1pm to 4pm MARCH 2005 Outback Fringe Festival March 10 - 13, 2005 Roxby Downs, Andamooka & Woomera Ph – 0418 870 012 JULY 2005 Outback Tourers Rum Run July 2, 2005. Roxby Downs to Glendambo. Ph - 8671 0849.
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MINI MONITORS
Andamooka student activities
Mini-MonitorNEW ARRIVALS
CLASS ACT… Eight-year-olds Pete Sunners and Naomi Perrett of Andamooka Primary School, study advertising during their class’s English and social studies.
GEORGIA…Jodie and Chris Stanley, of Roxby Downs, welcomed the birth of Georgia Skye Stanley on July 2, 2004 at Ashford Hospital. Georgia weighed 3430g (7lb 9oz) at birth and is a sister to Jesse, 16months.
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CRAFTY… Jeremy, 6, designs and creates a Harry Potter doll at Andamooka Primary School.
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HOOKED ON HOCKEY… Luke Ingham and Cody Lee, both 14, enjoy a game of air hockey at Roxby Downs Youth Centre.
SUPERSTARS… Thomas Wilson and Tyler Smith, both 12, try their hand at karaoke PlayStation style at the youth centre. ‘Karaoke Revolution’ is one of the newest PlayStation games available for use at Roxby Downs Youth Centre and has already proved a favourite.
Little Rascals kindy playgroup NEW PLAYGROUP...Michael Skorpos, 2, enjoys some sand play during the new ‘kindy playgroup’ at Little Rascals Child Care Centre in Roxby Downs.
Toddlers light on their feet for dance-a-rama TWINKLE TOES… Tulle and sparkles abound as Jan Sires instructs participants in Little Rascals Child Care Centre’s junior ‘dancerama’ session. Held each Wednesday morning from 9-9.45am, the program is designed to promote physical activity in a fun and entertaining manner. The group of local dancing stars includes three-year-olds Maddie, Jayme, Demi, Deonie, Emma, Sienna, Alexia, Mikayla, Lucy and Emily. Children’s last names are omitted in accordance with centre policy.
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TANISHA...Tanisha McKinnon will celebrate her birthday on August 27,2 004.
TIARNNA…Tiarnna Brooke Clarke had her second birthday yesterday, August 11, 2004.
To build self esteem and optimism children need: (10) You to just enjoy them...because they want to please you more than anything else Try a few of these tips: • take time in your busy life to do fun things with your children • let them know you like their company • listen to their point of view, even if you don’t agree • go out for a coffee or milkshake with your teenager • do something childlike, eg get on a merry-goround or swing, blow bubbles • ask them what they’d like to do with you - and be prepared to do it (within reason).
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10th ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP - AUGUST 14
Local band at Outback Cup volunteers ladies’ events getting racetrack all set One of Roxby Downs’ newest bands - ‘Who’s on First’ will feature at this weekend’s ‘champagne and chicken breakfast’ for the 10th annual Outback Cup. The three-piece band - vocalist Yvette Mooney and guitarists Iain Wright and Rob McElhinney - originally joined forces after meeting through SpinFX community jam sessions in Roxby Downs. The champagne and chicken breakfast will be held at the Roxby Downs Motor Inn from 9.30am to 11.30am. Bookings at the Oasis Restaurant - ph 8671 0311.
Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Club will introduce a series of new and fun events at this year’s 10th annual Outback Cup, including a swag of prizes and novelty competitions for spectators. Ms Outback - the day’s best-dressed lady and Mr Outback - ‘hats, knees and boots’ will be singled out on the day.
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VOLUNTEERS...Local Roxby and Districts Racing Club committee members are busy getting race track facilities set for this weekend’s Outback Cup. Pictured, clockwise, from left; Martin Rigg and Jamie Marshall complete the photo finish tower; vice president Kerry Gum, checks measurements with committee member Paddy Hourigan; while club president Stu Cormack, daughter Matilda Cormack and secretary Barry Paterson prepare the presentation area.
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Grab yourself a winner at the ‘Calcutta’ Roxby Downs Tavern will host the annual Outback Cup ‘Calcutta’ on Friday, August 13, throughout the evening. Enjoy live entertainment and bag yourself a winner for the big day. Calcutta participants ‘purchase’ a horse competing on the day and then share in the ‘winnings’
from the Calcutta pool if their horse crosses the winning line first. Jockey, commentator and Outback Cup-devotee Phil McEvoy will again be a fun and vocal part of this year’s Calcutta festivities. For more information about the event, phone the Roxby Downs Tavern - ph 8671 0071.
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2004 Bookie Slayer Winning Punter – Biggest Winning Punter (tickets to be presented to the bar) – Male. 2004 Bookie Slayer Winning Punter – Biggest Winning Puntette (tickets to be presented to the bar) – Female. 2004 Bookies Pal – ‘NAPA’ Biggest Losing Punter (fickets to be presented to the Bar) - Male. 2004 Bookies Pal – “NAPA” Biggest Losing Puntette ( tickets to be presented to the bar) – Female. ‘Horse’s Ass’ – WorstDressed Male. ‘Horse’s Head’ – Worst-Dressed Female. ‘My Mums’ a Pack Horse’ – WorstDressed Kid – Girl. My Dads’ a Scrubber – Worst-Dressed Kid – Boy. As well as a variety of free rides and show bags for the kids
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10th ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP - AUGUST 14
A packed program for the Outback Cup weekend
Roxby Cup Race Ball
Whether you’re a dedicated punter and lover of horseflesh, or you’re just looking for a little weekend entertainment - this weekend’s Outback Cup program offers something fun for everyone. Get into your stride with a fun and social start at the Roxby Downs Tavern ‘Calcutta’ on Friday evening. Enjoy the cheek and frivolity as you take your chances on bagging a winner for the next day. Ladies, throw on your glad rags for a poolside chicken and champagne breakfast Saturday morning at the Roxby Downs Oasis Restaurant. Live entertainment will be provided by local band ‘Who’s on First’ from 9.30am to 11.30am. Bookings are essential and tickets are $25 from the Roxby Downs Motor Inns. Then head on over to the racecourse to begin the day’s events. On-course bookies and TAB tote will all be available on site with a bar and refreshments within easy reach. And there’s fun for the kids too with free showbags and rides all day. Or pack yourself a picnic and take the family along for a fun and easy day out. And ladies, don’t forget your hats and heels for the ‘fashions of the field’ competition. This year, there’s a category for everybody - so rummage through your wardrobe and take your chance at one of dozens of fun prizes. The race ball will kick off Saturday evening at the Roxby Downs Tavern featuring live music by ‘The Giants’. All proceeds from the door will go back to the Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Club. And if you’re feeling bright and spritely on Sunday morning following your weekend’s racing, enjoy a buffet breakfast with the committee and organisers at the Roxby Downs Tavern, from 9am to 11am.
All door proceeds from the ball will go towards the Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Club.
Finish up the race day activities on August 14 at the Roxby Downs Race Ball. Roxby Downs Tavern will host the ball, providing platters and live entertainment by ‘The Giants’. Dress is neat, semi-formal and ball-goers are encouraged to get into the spirit of the event and dress up for some glamorous post-race fun. The event’s leading jockey and trainer will presented with their trophies during the evening’s program.
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MEMBERS BOARD...Roxby Downs and Districts Race Club president Stu Cormack, daughter Matilda Cormack, 5, and club secretary Barry Paterson display the club’s new club board, highlighting office bearers since the club’s inception in 1990.
10th Outback Cup boasts new and improved features This year’s Outback Cup is looking to be a success following a high number of horses nominated, including 14 in the cup race. Last year’s winner, ‘Peligro’, has been nominated to return in an attempt to reclaim the cup. Two New Zealand horses have also been nominated to run in different events. Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Club president Stu Cormack said the high number of nominations was a good indication of a successful event. “There’s been 60 horses nominated so far which is one of the highest numbers we’ve had,” Mr Cormack told The Monitor.
“There’s already more nominees than barriers for the cup and maiden race but runners might be eligible for other events.” With an average of eight horses in each race, the Outback Cup is gearing up for an action-packed day. “There’s going to be a lot of stuff on the go,” Mr Cormack said. “We’ll kick the day off with a chicken and champagne breakfast,” he said. “And during the day there will be free rides and show bags for the kids.” The night is set to end with a bang with the Cup Ball at the Roxby Tavern which starts at 8pm.
The weather forecast is hopeful for the 10th annual Outback Cup in Roxby Downs on Saturday, August 14, 2004. While rain is predicted for Thursday and Friday, organisers are hopeful that this will simply help to soften the surface for racers - improving the track conditions and keeping dust down. And before rain returns on Sunday afternoon - all the festivities will haev moved indoors. At least, that’s what the Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Club committee is hoping for. Fingers crossed for another great Outback Cup and suitable racing conditions this year.
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NIGHT OUT...Andamooka’s Pat Edwards and Paul Clifford at the international smorgasboard dinner for the Andamooka Frontier Services Auxiliary. AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER...Beryle Spargo, back, Ivan Unic and Graham Edwards helped raised money for the Andamooka Frontier Services Auxiliary international smorgasboard dinner at the weekend.
AUXILIARY NIGHT...Talana, 5, Kristi and Brenton Jackson at the Andamooka international smorgasbord dinner to raise money for the Andamooka Frontier Services Auxiliary. VISITORS...Ros and Peter Pix were visiting Andamooka from West Lakes at the weekend.
ANDAMOOKA AUXILIARY...Members o the Andamooka Frontier Services Auxiliary presented an International Smorgasbord Dinner at the weekend,f rom left, Judy Bray, Pat Freer, Lorraine Currie, David Spargo, Margaret Clark and Tania Perkins. ANDAMOOKA...Jeff Davies, Ken McKenzie, Chris Blok, Theo Burgert, and Herbie Watson at the Andamooka international smorgasbord dinner at the Andamooka Community Hall at the weekend.
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NIGHT LIFE…Night floor staff Donna Coulter, left, and Marissa Stokes enjoyed the Foodland farewell dinner at the Roxby Downs Club with partners Kym Coulter and Neil Stokes. Page 12 - Thursday, August 12, 2004
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WMC AWARDS...Enjoying the festivities at the annual WMC service awards at the weekend, from left, Karina Redjepi, Mick Miller and Katie-Jeyn Romeyn.
SMORGASBORD...Enjoying their international smorgasbord dinner at Andamooka at the weekend, from left, Sister Patricia Hogan, Trevor and Leone Beldock, Amanda Schrodter, Elsoise Knuckey, Lita Hall and Father Jim Monaghan.
END OF AN ERA… Familiar Foodland faces heading off in new directions, from left, Darren Pedler, Kevin Davis, Karen Traeger, Lyn Larkin and Michael Dale toast to the future. Darren plans to concentrate his efforts on the local Mensland store and spend more time with family. Kevin and Karen have both commenced work on-site at Olympic Dam. Lyn will move to Adelaide in the near future, while Michael intends to become more involved with business Far North Photographics of which he is part-owner.
FAMILY FUN… Pierre Rocque and wife Karim Gilleland, with son René, 6, left, and family friend Kurt Johnstone, 7, won the ‘best dressed family’ prize at the recent precinct fancy dress ‘community benefits ball’ - a 34cm colour television - they are pictured with cultural precinct director Laurence Duggan.
ALLSORTS… Jesse Slade, 7, wielded his sword as Harry Potter while Cassie Cooper and daughter Saffron Cooper, 2, lightened things up as a clown and fairy.
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30 YEARS...Ted Charman, centre, was recognised for 30 years service to WMC Olympic Dam at the weekend’s WMC service awards dinner. He was congratulated by, left, Mark Bailey, Manager Backfill, and John McKirdy, right, WMC General Manager Operations - Copper Uranium. The 2004 awards were held at the Roxby Downs auditorium last weekend and were attended by more than 100 guests.
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HEROIC EFFORT… Jai Slade, 10, Jake Duggan, 12, and Ashley McDonald, 11, danced the night away as Superman, James Bond and Batman at the Community Benefits Ball at the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct auditorium last Saturday.
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Local students join schools tree planting program
A note from the RDAS PE faculty Thankyou to SDS for the continuing support of the PE program at Roxby Downs Area School. A recent donation of lengths of tubing to use as ‘tennis nets’ for the primary Physical Education program has been greatly appreciated.
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TREE DAY...Above, Shauna Parker, 8, and Darcy Lindner, 8, planted trees for Schools Tree Day and, right, Chloe Butler, 11, Jarred Alves, 10, Haylee Williams, 11, and DylanSandford, 11, made posters to celebrate the day.
Roxby Downs Area School regularly requires Temporary Relieving Teachers across all year levels for casual work when staff are absent due to illness, conferences, family reasons etc. Days available and subjects/year levels willing to teach can be negotiated. If you are already authorised to undertake this work or are interested in applying please contact Lyn Ferenci at Roxby Downs Area School on 86710011.
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NURTURING NATURE… Roxby Downs Area School students Aaron Darling, 7, and Miller Frunks, 8, water trees recently planted on school grounds. The school was one of many participating in Planet Ark’s ‘Schools Tree Day’ late last month, which saw more than 350 trees and shrubs planted in the Far North region. The trees, donated by WMC, were chosen for their suitability to arid areas.
Contact Teresa or Mandy at the Library for any further information on 8671 0660. Thank you to our volunteer helpers: Michelle Crowhurst, Teya Dunn and Karim Gilliland
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There is no better way to enrich your own life, than to help someone enrich theirs.
Aug 11-12
LAN Tests Years 3, 5 and 7
Aug 13
RDAS Open Day
Aug 14
Market Day
Aug 16-20
Milo Tennis R-6
Aug 18-20
Year 3&4 Camp Gera/ Meyer
Aug 20
R-6 Assembly 11.30am
Aug 20
SAPSASA Athletics, Port Augusta
Aug 23-27
Book Week
Aug 25-27
Year 3/4 Camp Jones/ Arthur
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READ ALL ABOUT IT... Principal Jim Michalanney and students Hanna Alsford, Alex Wissell and Jarryd Kelly accept a book about guide dogs from Pam Haigh.
Mrs Pam Haigh and her guide dog Earl treated Roxby Downs year 3-6 students to a visit on Wednesday, July 28. Mrs Haigh, who was visiting family in Roxby Downs, kindly offered to come and speak to students about her blindness and the ways she has adapted to life
without sight. Mrs Haigh showed students a number of interesting tools she uses to complete everyday tasks. She also spoke about her guide dog Earl and the training he has undergone to keep her safe. Students thoroughly en-
joyed the presentation. They were fascinated by Earl’s abilities and the way he understands all of Pam’s needs. At the end of the sessions Pam presented the school with a book about guide dogs which features a Braille inscription.
Dear parents and Friends, Welcome back to Term 3. I hope you all enjoyed your holidays. Just a few reminders - this Saturday, August 14, is Market Day so make sure you drop in for a cuppa at the P&F Coffee Corner and check out all the bargains at the stalls. Rememer to buy Dad a Father’s Day present for September 5. Thank you to parent helpers and to all who donated drinks for P&F Coffee Corner last Market Day. Your help is always appreciated. Some of our P&F ladies will be serving tea and coffee on RDAS Open Day, August 13, so come along and say ‘hello’and ask any questions you have about joining the P&F Committee. We are always looking for volunteers to help in any way, whether it’s all year round or just now and then. Any help is most welcome. Our next P&F General Meeting is Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at 7.30pm in the school staffroom. Hope to see you there. Annette Jackson for the P&F Committee THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
School opens doors to the community Students of Roxby Downs Area School have begun preparations for an exciting range of programs on offer at this year’s Open Day. Adopting the slogan ‘our Community, our School, our Students, our Future’, many students have participated in an Open Day poster competition to invite parents, business and community members of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera. Many entries reflected the pride students have in their school, and demonstrated the importance of their school in this region. The winning posters were contributed by Luke Rudiger (Reception.) Joseph Barber (Year 5), and Jake Bowden, Robert Hamblin Conor Morgan
(Year 7). Guided tours of the school are available on Open Day from 8.30am and all R-12 classrooms are open for visits during specified sessions from 9-10.30am. Join students and staff for recess from 10.30am-11am in the grounds of the school. Free tea and coffee will be available for all adult visitors on the Administration lawns, courtesy of the Parents and Friends committee. Open Day celebrations will conclude with a short Assembly on the Administration lawns at 11am to recognise the achievements of our school community, and to thank visitors for attending this important occasion.
RDAS teacher profile – Nicole Richter This is your first teaching experience. How are you finding it? I am enjoying my time here at Roxby Downs Area School in a teaching capacity. The staff have been very welcoming and supportive of my new role, which has made my transition from university to teaching relatively smooth. I am also enjoying working alongside many of my past teachers! What is it like teaching in a school that you were a student in? Initially, it was a little strange, particularly sitting in the staffroom with many of my ‘old’ teachers and staff members (I now know what they get up to in the staffroom at recess and lunch times!). It is definitely a plus knowing many of the staff members as it is also convenient knowing the layout of the school, given that it is so large. Has the school changed since you were here? Yes it has. The school has grown in numbers since I was a student with the addition of many new buildings and facilities. RDAS has always been well resourced and equipped; however, I was amazed at the current facilities accessible to both the students and the staff. Have you always wanted to be a teacher? No. Initially, I wanted to pursue a career in exercise physiology. However, a year overseas as a nanny led me to choose teaching as a profession.
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Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my Auntie Jenni who I lived with on weekends while I was at boarding school. She is a very generous and caring person with strong values and a commitment to family and friends. She is someone who I will always aspire to be like. If you weren’t a teacher what would you be? I would most probably be a social worker or a counsellor. Would you recommend teaching to young people today? Yes, but like all professions, I believe that you need to be committed and passionate about your chosen career. Teaching is such a multi faceted profession and in my short teaching experience I have come to appreciate that teaching can be enjoyable and highly rewarding. In contrast, it can also be exhausting, time consuming and very challenging both physically and mentally. As a teacher you have the opportunity to make a difference in many children’s lives. What do you like best about Roxby Downs? I have grown up here, so Roxby Downs is home to me. There are so many positives about the town: the people, the community, the facilities (given our location), the lifestyle and the opportunities that I have been given as a result of having lived here for the past 15 years.
The following handy hints for improving learning are extracted from Andrew Fuller’s book ‘Help Your Child Succeed At School’. Keep an eye out for more of these handy hints in future issues of The Monitor.
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Hint 4 –- How much television should I allow my child to watch if I want them to succeed at school?.
Outside School Hours Care
There is growing evidence to suggest that any TV viewing for children under the age of two impairs their ability to concentrate. As children develop, a small amount of television viewing is positively associated with academic achievement. A nine-year-old shouldn’t watch more than one and a half hours per day. A thirteen-year-old shouldn’t watch more than one
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hour a day. Bad news for those of you with older children – at 17 years of age, the optimal amount of TV viewing is half an hour per day. While there is no real evidence on the amount of time spent playing computer games, it is a good idea to keep televisions and computers out of children’s rooms.
A message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Open Day – 8.30am to 11.15am Friday 13th August...All in our community should have received an invitation or notification in regard to this opportunity. You are all invited to come into our school, enjoy an organised tour of the facilities, observe the many activities students are involved in and join us for Morning Tea. There will be programmes and tours available from the front of the school library from 8.30am on the day. Please join us and support your child/ren on the day. Please remember our slogan for the day: Our Community. Our School. Our Students. Our Future. Come and be proud of what “our future” has to offer. The Parents and Friends will be providing free tea and coffee at “recess”. This committed group of parents are a wonderful help to our school. Consider joining the P & F to enjoy others company and work with them to help make the school better for your child. Ian Lillico – Education of Boys...Last Tuesday 3rd August school staff had a full day training session with nationally acclaimed expert Ian Lillico. It was a very positive day with staff reflecting on the needs of boys in particular but not at the exclusion of girls in our learning programmes. We looked at ways in which we can engage boys in learning more effectively, how boys learn differently from girls and how we could best meet their needs particularly those within the age of adolescence. Most parents would recognise that adolescent needs revolve around a myriad of social issues eg. Who they are? What do they look like? Are they the same or different to others? How am I accepted? etc. The challenge for parents and schools is to engage them in learning to help prepare for their role in society and the work force. The provision of relevant Curriculum is undergoing a major overhaul particularly with the recent review of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). We all need to review the relevance of curriculum to student needs. Hopefully many of you would be aware of our Futures Connect program which targets our students from Year 8 up to develop a career plan. This complements our Vocational Education (VET) and Roxby Industry Training Education (RITE) programmes which provide work opportunities in local businesses. Less than 20% of all South Australian students seek to attend further education. Therefore the school curriculum needs to also meet the 80 or so percent looking for access to the workplace. Homework: Mr Lillico also talked about the relevance of homework. Many homes can erupt in upheaval around children doing homework and the possible damage that can be done to family life. Recent television programmes have visited this very issue. Homework is not meant to cause heartache for families. It can be a positive way of ensuring that students reinforce learning from the day, instill time management skills, learn independently, complete unfinished work etc. However it may become counter-productive if conflict eventuates. Please speak with your child’s teacher if this is an issue. Other topics discussed were ADHD, bullying, classroom ambience/lighting/music and celebrating difference of individuals. Parent Session...Our Parent Session was exceptionally well attended on the evening of last Tuesday 3rd August with nearly 70 parents in attendance. Mr Lillico was able to discuss the “home truths” of parenting boys. This was very well received by those in attendance. We were heartened by the number present as it justifies the expense of holding these sessions. If you wish for further information or could not attend this session his website is www.boysforward.com or contact the school. SASSSA Netballers...Last week 36 of our senior netballers travelled to Whyalla for the secondary Netball Carnival. Two teams were undefeated to the final round while another team acquitted themselves very well under some awful conditions. Well done girls. Special thanks to Mrs Kate Bennie, Ms Di Allen and all of our supporting parents who also braved the terrible weather and helped out supervising for the day. Jim Michalanney Principal Thursday, August 12, 2004 - Page 15
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FOR SALE Lot 376 Andamooka – “Be surprised”. 3 good sized bdrms, outstanding pine kitchen, double garage, large outdoor, entertainment area, 4 rainwater tanks. $65,000$75,000. 20/30 Burgoyne Street – “Immaculately presented”. 3 bdrm, two-way bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining, family, ducted air-cond, outdoor entertaining area, double carport, gargen shed. Currently under lease. $179,950. 14 Finniss Street – “Great investment”. Built in 1995, 4 bedroom home with BIRs to 3 bedrooms, large open plan kitchen, meals, family, pantry to kitchen, single carport under main roof, pergola, garden shed, land approx. 660m². Long term lease. Offers over $190,000. 52 Gregory Street – “Lovely presented 3 bedroom”. All with BIRs, spacious kitchen and dining, updated vanity to bathroom, gas heating, ducted air-cond, roller shutters to front windows, double carport and approx 12m x 6m garage with pit and lined rumpus room, pattern paved pergola and fernery, auto irrigation. $259,950. 28 Pine Crescent – “Well presented & spacious”. 3 bedroom family home offering BIRs, large lounge and good size dine, gas kitchen, updated bathroom (2-way ensuite to master), gas heat and ducted cooling as well as 2 R/C split system units, outdoor entertaining area, fully fenced swim pool, c/port UMR and much more. Potential rent $300/wk. $240,000.
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102 Stuart Road – “Simply delightful”. 3 bedrooms, built-in robes to master, large gas kitchen, rangehood, dishwasher, spacious family, lounge, ducted cooling, ceiling fans, gas heating, roller shutters, carport UMR, 9m x 6m garage, 15amp power and benches, large paved undercover entertaining area. $229,950.
6 WIRRDA ST...Comfortable four-bedroom home with lots of extras. Weston Raine and Horne is offering a lovely family home of four good-sized bedrooms in Roxby Downs for $225,000 to $235,000. The comfortable home at 6 Wirrda St boasts a master bedroom with walk-in robes and wall mounted reverse-cycle air conditioning. The other bedrooms have built-in robes and the house enjoys a separate entry with glass-panelled door, large lounge and good sized dining rooms. This Wirrda St home has a comfortable kitchen with gas stove, range hood, dishwasher and ample cupboards. Take advantage of this home’s small study, laundry with built-in cupboard, heating and cooling, single carport UMR, small rear verandah. Outside there is a generously-sized covered pergola with pattern paving and lighting, large colourbond tool shed with power, roller shutter to lounge, good size rear yard with manicured gardens and auto irrigation and more. Price - $225,000 to $235,000. For more details, contact Wayne Lawson- ph 0421 636 338, or David Murley - 0412 050 200.
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6 Wirrda Street – “Well cared for four bedroom family home”. WIR to master, BIR’s to others. Study, large lounge, well equipped kitchen, heat/cool, carport, large toolshed, good entertaining area and good size rear yard. $225,000-$235,000. Rent potential $300 plus/week.
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102 STUART RD...Spacious three-bedroom family home with all the features you could want. Looking for a fabulously spacious three-bedroom family home – don’t look any further than this bargain at 102 Stuart Rd, Roxby Downs. Built in 1997, the house is 125m2 on 736m2 of land. This Stuart Rd home has built-in robes in two of its three bedrooms, medium-sized lounge and good size family dining room. A large gas kitchen with rangehood and dishwasher and ample cupboards makes cooking for your family a dream. And in summer, take advantage of the ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating, as well as roller shutters on all front windows.
The homes boasts a small front verandah, single carport UMR with drivethrough lockable gates and shade sail, as well as a 9x6m garage with 15 amp power and water, large, rear, paved verandah area and large shade sail over lawned area. Irrigated gardens with fruit trees and palm-studded front make this seven-yearold a real oasis in the dsert and well worth viewing. Potential rent $300 - $320 per week. Price asked - $229,950. For more details, contact Wayne Lawson - 0421 636 338, or David Murley - 0412 050 200.
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FORGET THE WINTER BLUES... SPA THE NIGHTS AWAY 14 Myall Street, Roxby Downs – $225,000 OPEN INSPECTION: Sunday, August 15 – 3pm to 4pm
This 3 bedroom home comes with a 6 person spa, positioned in a private, all season, enclosed patio. All bedrooms with carpet and built-ins. Plenty of kitchen cupboard space, large linen closet, gas heating & ducted evap. cooling, Austar, low maintenance gardens on auto irrigation, garden shed with power. Located in a quiet street. A tidy and well cared for home.
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4F Teliqua Street – “Investors treasure chest”. Built in 1998, 3 bedrooms all with built-in robes, open plan kitchen, dining, freshly painted throughout, carport UMR, large pergola, ducted air-cond, garden shed, currently under lease. $179,950. 18 Wangianna Street – “Appealing in every sense”. Beautifully presented 4 bdrm family home offers BIR’s, ensuite to master, good size lounge, family room, magnificent kitchen with range hood plus WI pantry. Ducted air cond., 2 gas space heaters, fabulous outdoor entertain areas inc. f/fenced and paved swimming pool with shade sail. Enclosed “outback” style verandah, BI gas BBQ, carport UMR + undercover parking for 2 more. Rent potential $325-$350/week. $250,000 +.
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Port Broughton – 30 John Lewis Drive. $198,000. Seaside town, 2 bedroom home with a further 2 rooms detached. Great holiday home. Section 1, Telowie – P.O.A. 3 bedroom character home positioned between the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf. Thompsons Auto – P.O.A. Specialising in exhaust and radiator repairs. Jag Fibreglass Products – P.O.A. Great business, ideal for part-time or semi-retired person repairing fibreglass and boats etc. Napperby – 63 First Street. $145,000. Modern brick home of bedrooms all with ceiling fans, 2 with built-ins.
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3 COOLIBAH DRIVE...A lovely four-bedroom family home in a quiet street. If you’re tired of spending all your hard-earned money on rent or your family has grown too large for your current home then this property at 3 Coolibah Drive, Roxby Downs, may be of interest to you. Only listed on Monday, this well-presented family home features a stylish interior, a lovely cottage garden and is located on a nice quiet street. If you’re looking for a well established home to live in then this property is well worth a look. Constructed in 2001 the home has four bedrooms. Located at the front of the property (and providing some peace and quiet for parents!) is the master bedroom with a walk-in robe that leads through to the bathroom. This bedroom also features a bay-window with rollershutters to block out the summer heat and would be ideal for the shift-worker. Situated at the rear of the property are the other 3 bedrooms that are all quite a good size and all have built-in robes. The home is open-plan layout with the kitchen, dining and family areas adjacent to each other.
The kitchen is country-style with lots of cupboard space, a pantry and a breakfast bar. The family room is very well complimented by a large outdoor entertainment area that would be great for those summer barbies! Also located in the family room is a gas wall furnace to keep everyone toasty warm in winter. The bathroom features a lovely 2-person spa, shower and vanity and has a lovely feature window to provide a “romantic” outlook when you’re enjoying the spa. The home is situated on quite a good size block and there is plenty of room for a swimming pool and shed in the future if required. There is already quite a large garden shed and also a gate at the rear of the property opening onto the reserve. This property will sell quickly, so if you are interested, please do not hesitate to give us a call. For more information, please contact sales consultant Lorraine Aubrey on 0400 980 338 or call the office on 8671 2000.
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ROXBY Downs Kindy is seeing individuals who would be interested in casual ECW (Early Childhood Worker), relief work. Inquiries should be made to the Director, Naomi Watkins. No formal qualifications are required. However it would be expected that individuals enjoy working with children aged 3-5yrs.
PROFESSIONAL Tennis Coaching. Coaching for everyone from raw beginner to intermediate. Four years and up. Bookings essential. Phone Shane Thomson - 86711384 or 0439711384. Level 1 Accredited (90132). ATPCA Reg. No. 04.02.11.01
MOTOR VEHICLES 1998 Toyota Landcruiser traytop. 122,000 km, 4.5 litre petrol engine, 5 speed manual, long-range fuel tanks, air conditioning, heavy duty suspension, WZB116. Excellent condition $22,000 ono. Phone 86711032.
POSITIONS VACANT PAINTING Apprenticeship available. Immediate start for the right person. Please forward applications to Career Employment Group, Shane Thomson, PO Box 50, Roxby Downs SA 5725.
SCHOOL based Traineeship in Retail, Certificate 2. Available now. Please forward applications to Career Employment Group, Shane Thomson, PO Box 50, Roxby Downs SA 5725.
ROXBY Second Hand Furniture. Trading Hours Mon – Fri 11.30am-2pm and Sat and Sun 2pm-4pm or, by arrangement by phoning 0428 138 758.
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10 Mulgaria Crescent, Roxby Downs Well presented 4 bedroom home with built-in robes in all bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, new kitchen with dishwasher, slate floors/carpeted bedrooms, ducted air-cond., large yard and pergola area, fenced pool and tool shed. Short walking distance to school and shops.
“Genuine Offers Considered” Phone: 0408 193 888 LOT 51 Government Road, Andamooka. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large lounge and large entertaining area. $70,000 negotiable. Phone Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653. LOT 57 Government Road, Andamooka. One bedroom home, partially furnished and garage on large block. $34,000 negotiable. Phone Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653. Due to ill health, vendor says sell.
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Auxiliary primed and ready to go Roxby Downs Royal Flying Doctors Service Auxiliary is set to take the reins for the 2005 Roxby Downs RFDS Golf Day and Auction. The auxiliary, which currently comprises 12 members, has been involved with the event since its inception. Auxiliary president Shirley Gow said she was keen to play a greater role in the organisation of next year’s event. “The Lamb family has contributed so much and it’s fair enough when they say they want to take a step back,” Mrs Gow said. “We couldn’t afford to see the Golf and Auction Day go though because it is our biggest fundraiser for the RFDS. “So we’ve stepped up to the plate and opted to increase our involvement. “But we will be seeking the support of local businesses.” Roxby Downs RFDS Auxiliary is instrumental
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Phone: (08) 8671 0014 Proudly supplying the Roxby Downs and surrounding communities for over 20 years. BARRELING FORWARD… Roxby Downs RFDS Auxiliary member Erilee Rogers, president Shirley Gow and treasurer Bronnie Warren are looking forward to increased involvement with the 2005 RFDS Golf and Auction Day. in helping to “keep the flying doctor flying”. The group organises a series of annual fundraisers including ‘Irish Christmas’ in June,
‘Boogie in the Bush’, the Melbourne Cup Luncheon and Christmas raffle. Ongoing fundraisers include money tins located in shops throughout
Roxby Downs and takings from WMC mine site tours. Mrs Gow said she did not outline fundraising goals for any of the
events. “As far as I am concerned, if we only raise $200, that’s $200 the RFDS didn’t have before,” she said.
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Phone: 8671 0018 AUCTION ACTION...Auctioneers Mason Gray Strange will again be a highlight of the Annual RFDS Auction and Golf Day, auctioning a range of items from the small to the sublime. Whether you’re looking for a barbecue, tools, toys or a deluxe evening of dining under the stars - it’s a good bet you’re going to be able to get what you’re looking for at the auction - and you’ll raise a few dollars for a worthy cause at the same time.
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z This year’s auction and other local fundraising efforts are expected to take the local RFDS Auxiliary’s fundraising total, over the past 15 years, to more than $1 million. z In 2003, the RFDS Auction and Golf Day alone raised $106,000 - more than a quarter of the entire state’s annual volunteer fundraising contributions. z 2004 is the 15th year of the Roxby Downs RFDS Golf Day and Auction z Just 12 committee members make up the core of the RFDS Auxiliary in Roxby Downs. However, each year this group is supported by a team of dedicated community volunteers, business donations and local residents. z The RFDS air ambulance will visit Olympic Dam airport around 120 times this year.
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AUCTION ACCESSORIES...Auction assistants Mal Wickham and Ken Lamb display some of the more humourous items available at last year’s RFDS auction in Roxby Downs.
The silly to the sublime - they’ll be selling it all
Auction-goers can expect the same great range of fun and practical items to go under the hammer at this year’s 15th annual RFDS Golf Day and Auction.
From barbecues, tools and toys to a night of outback dining at the ‘Million Stars Restaurant’ - there will be something for everyone, so register early on the day for auction kick-off at 1pm.
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RFDS Central Operations provides a relevant and comprehensive health service across South Australia and the lower half of the Northern Territory. Patients anywhere in Australia are only ever two hours flying time away from help. Currently the RFDS has around 70 pilots, doctors and nurses providing an extensive range of healthcare services including: z emergency evacuations of victims of illness or accidents who are in a serious or potentially life-threatening condition; z retrieval flights with teams of medical specialists for the critically ill; z inter-hospital transfers for patients requiring transfer to a centre with a higher level of care; z clinic flights to isolated communities with doctors, nurses and physical and mental health care practitioners; z a Rural Women’s GP Service which gives women in rural and remote areas a broader choice in health care. Clinics held every two to eight weeks in 14 locations focus on women’s health with cervix and breast cancer screening, cardiovascular health, menopause, contraception and diabetes making up the bulk of consultations. z mental health services to rural and remote areas; z two Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers at the Port Augusta base to provide support for Aboriginal patients from remote areas within the RFDS network; z radio and telephone medical consultations for people in remote areas; and z medical chests to isolated communities.
WINGS FOR LIFE This year the Royal Flying Doctor Service will fly into Olympic Dam around 120 times - that is once every three days. The need for our service is ever increasing. Whether it is an emergency evacuation, a transfer of a critically ill person or the provision of regular health clinics to a remote community, the Flying Doctor will be there when needed. But we need your help please We have commissioned four Pilatus PC-12 aircraft into service since 2003 in South Australia at a total cost of $24 million. It is entirely our responsibility at the RFDS to meet this cost and it is only through your support that we can meet this huge commitment. Please donate to our Wings for Life Appeal by calling 1800 813 318 or go to www.wingsforlife.org The RFDS would like to thank the people of Roxby Downs for their support.
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RFDS AUCTION AND GOLF DAY - AUGUST 21
Nine holes of golf for RFDS auction day This year ’s golfing events at the RFDS Auction have been reduced to just nine holes of play. The changes have been made in order for the auction to start earlier. The new program is part of an effort to better cater to young families. Golf coordinator Don Crawford said the event would be a 9am tee-off for the day’s event. Teams of four are invited to register their interest in this ambrose event where each teammember hits off and the golfers play from the best shot of the four. To be part of the day, register your interest now with Di Beveridge – ph 8671 1026, as course numbers are limited to 30 teams. The Golf Day is a social and fun day with local police selling drinks and food as fundraisers on the course and ‘fining’ golfers – all in the name of charity. The 2003 event attracted a record field of 36 teams and 136 players. This year’s interest is expected to be comparable. “Last year attracted a full field, including increased teams of all-ladies,” Don told The Monitor. “It’s definitely a fun day and if you’re not a golfer, it’s a good day to give the sport a go.”
RFDS calls for help Last year the Royal Flying Doctor Service assisted around 25,000 South Australians in response to their calls for help - often in times of emergency. This year, the RFDS will make around 120 flights to Olympic Dam alone. Now the RFDS is calling on the South Australian community to help them. “Through the Wings for Life Appeal, we are looking to raise $6 million, the cost of one new aircraft,” an RFDS spokesman told The Monitor. People can make a tax-deductible donation by phoning 1800 813 318 or by logging onto www.wingsforlife.org “Please give generously – one day it might be your life that we save.”
RFDS AUCTION...The 2003 RFDS Auction and Golf Day in Roxby Downs raised $106,000 for the service and attracted more than 2000 people.
Family fun at RFDS auction The annual Roxby Downs RFDS Auction and Golf Day will be held on Saturday, August 21, at the Roxby Downs Golf Course. Golf will tee-off at 9am, while the auction and family activities are expected to start at 1pm. Barbecue food and a bar will be available on the day, along with activities and entertainment for children. Last year’s event attracted more than 2000 people and raised $106,000 - a record for the long-running local event. In 2003, the highest bids of the day were received
for the ‘Million Stars Restaurant’ - a record $4000, while the ‘old Smokey’ barbecue and Coopers bar attracted $1750 and $1800 respectively. Local businesses have, again this year, thrown their support behind the event, donating a range of items for auction. Over the past 15 years, the event has raised more than half a million dollars. In fact, the Roxby Downs Auxiliary of the RFDS, in cooperation with the RFDS Auction and Golf Day, has raised more than three quarters of a million dollars for the outback air-ambulance service in that same time.
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SPORT Some slick moves at social football
ARTFUL DODGER...Sebastian Tello employs some slick moves to evade the opposition at Roxby Downs social touch football. Games are held on Sunday mornings at the Roxby Downs school oval and casual players are welcomed to come along.
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Friday, August 13– Tuesday, August 17 Mean Girls – Rated: M. Friday 8pm; Sunday 2 and 8pm; GIRLS NIGHT OUT Monday 8pm; Tuesday 7pm NewYork Minute – Rated: PG. Saturday 11 and 2pm; Sunday 11am
Friday, August 20– Tuesday, August 24 King Arthur - Rated M. Friday 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 2pm; Monday 8pm; Tuesday 7pm New York Minute - Rated PG. Saturday 11am; Sunday 11am and 8pm
Golfers battle for championship Volleyball The Weir Minerals Roxby Open Championships were held on the weekend of August 7. The large field was very fortunate to have perfect golfing weather for the day. Some golfers even found the conditions warm for winter. The event was a 27 holes stroke for the men with an early start at 8:30am. The C Graders hit off first so that the last groups of A Graders would have the winner in amongst them. Of course well laid plans do not always pan out the way they should. After the completion of the first 18 holes there were two golfers on a gross 81. Brian Hombsch in B Grade and Christian McArthur in A Grade. Neville Petherick and John Kerr were four shots behind with 85. The championship was now down to the final 9 holes. The B Graders came in a good hour in front of the A Graders and gave the Match committee a few headaches. Three men were even on 126. Brian Hombsch couldn’t sustain his great form on the last nine and could only card a 45. This gave Kerrin Dryburgh and Vaughan Petherick the chance to catch up as they carded
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS...Competition was tough during the recent Roxby Open Championships with play heading into dusk, despite an early-morning tee-off.
40 and 41 putting them all on the same gross for 27 holes. As the scores slowly came in it was looking more and more likely that the Champion was going to come from B Grade. The Match Committee was getting a little concerned as light was fading and a play-off looking very likely. There was only one
group left out on the course and that group did have Christian McArthur in it. When this group finally put their cards in it was too dark for a play-off . Tthankfully Christian managed to hold his round together with a 43 on the final nine, thus averting a playoff. Congratulations to
Christian McArthur the new Roxby Open Champion. Hayden Bone was the runner–up to Christian on a countback from Neville Petherick with 1 gross 128. Neville Petherick took out the A Grade Nett with his 110 Ralph Johnson was the Nett runner- up with 114. The B Grade Champion was decided on a countback as there was no light for a three-way play-off. Kerrin Dryburgh took this out as his back 40 was the best of the three. Vaughan Petherick was the Gross Runner up and Brian Hombsch was the Net winner with 100.5. Craig Nichols was the Nett Runner up with his 106.5 In C Grade David Gibson easily took out the Championship with his Gross 154, six shots ahead of Butch Richards. The C Grade Nett winner was Michael Champion with Nett 116 only .5 ahead of Peter Wooldridge. The ladies played 18 holes for the Championship. The Ladies Open Champion was Erica Johnson with a gross 91, making it a winning weekend for the Johnson household. Gayle Siersema was the Nett winner with 74. Di Beveridge, Golf Reporter.
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results August 2, 2004 A Grade - Benders 82 defeated Phoenix 80. Volleyroos 83 defeated Prophets. B Grade – Block It 105 d Volleygods 95. Hamsters d RAM on a forfeit. July 26, 2004 A Grade - Prophets of Onan d Beders on a forfeit. Volleyroos 97 dPhoenix 59 (J Rigden). B Grade - Techie Tigers d RAM on a forfeit. Block It 79 drew with Hamsters 79 (P Rixon).
Hockey results Friday July 30, 2004 Juniors - Medicos 8 defeated Mavricks 0. Poison 6 defeated Redbacks 3. B Grade - Medicos 10 defeated Mavricks 2. Redbacks 5 defeated Wo-mans 4. A Grade - Medicos 10 defeated Mavricks 7. Redbacks 6 defeated Grads 3. Friday July 6, 2004 Juniors - Poison 11 defeated Mavricks 1. Medicos 3 defeated Redbacks 1. B Grade - Wo-mans 7 defeated Mavricks 0. Medicos 9 defeated Redbacks 1. A Grade - Grads 8 defeated Mavricks 3. Redbacks defeated Medicos (forfeit).
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RoxFm Copper Card Specials for the Month of August All specials are exclusive to Copper Card holders on presentation of their card.
Auto Pro:
Picnic rugs, $14.95.
Beauty by Nancy:
Introductory offer – $5.00 off Brisa Gel Nails. Ph: 8671 1023.
Roxby Downs Pharmacy:
Classic sports bags FREE with any purchase to the first 10 Copper Card holders.
Blockbuster:
Any two audio CDs for $50.00.
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BP Service Station:
Mount Franklin Water 600ml, carton of 24 units normally $29.95, Copper Card holders $15.00.
$10.00 men’s haircuts, 10% off any hair colour. Phone 8671 1930.
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Creative Trims and Crafts:
15% off all quilting fabric. Phone: 8671 0153.
All copper card holders will go into a draw at the end of each month to win $25 in cash.
Desert Decor:
10% off candles.
Tandales
10% off semi permanent hair colour.
Dunes Café:
Buy one coffee, get one FREE.
Unité Accountants:
Far North Photographics:
10% off retail price for all digital cameras and accessories.
Present your Copper Card for the month of August and receive 5% discount on your tax return in either Adelaide or Roxby Downs. Phone 8364 0350.
Flowers in the Bush
10% off all fresh flowers.
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Coffee hour: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 9.30am $2.50. Copper Card holders get a chocolate or blueberry muffin for $2.30.
10% off all adults and childrens nutritional suppliments. Ph: 0438 799 852
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10% off all plants.
Birthday draw for a birthday cake – drawn on the last Friday of every month.
Outback Cinema:
Adults to go to kids movies at kids prices.
Outback Landscape & Gardening:
10% off all indoor and outdoor plants.
Roxby Downs Community Club:
On Sunday and Monday, buy one counter meal and get a second one FREE.
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Stakes are high for pre-final game This Sunday’s upcoming W&DFL clash between Olympic Dam Devils and Roxby Districts Miners will be a virtual ‘second semi-final’ with the winner earning a direct route to the grand final on August 28. Round 14, August 7, 2004 Roxby Districts 24 goals 14 points 158 points defeated Andamooka 8 goals 7 points 55 points Best players for Roxby 1st M Cloke 2nd M Young 3 rd M Oldfield 4 th D Cojocea Goal kickers M Daddow 6 goals S Riddle 5 goals M Oldfield S Owens 2 goals each T Desfontaine S Rodda M Young M Doyle C Oldfield J Orr R Allen D Haines M Wyskamp 1 goal each Best players for Andamooka 1 st D Semmler 2nd R Kraack 3rd D Carter 4th S Ferenci Goal kickers S Hall 3 goals D Grantham D Semmler S Ferenci M Tuohy 1 goal each Olympic Dam 33 goals 16 points214 points defeated Hornridge 2 goals 1 point 13 points Best players for OD 1st P Kemp 2nd W Feltus 3rd A Monfies 4 th A Balnaves Goal kickers W Feltus 8 goals S Daly 5 goals N Shinnick 4 goals A Howie A Balnaves P Kemp 3 goals each J Payne 2 goals D Kay
Netball results Saturday netball results – Roxby Downs: August 4, 2004 A Grade – Redbacks 58 def Shamrocks 32. B Grade semi finals – Tangos 44 def Blues 37. Miners 58 def Shamrocks B 47. July 24, 2004 A Grade - Redbacks 49 defeated Hornridge 38 (B Schutz). B Grade - Tangos 46 defeated 31 (R Dellow). Shamrocks defeated Rebels B on forfeit. Wednesday netball results – Roxby Downs: August 7, 2004 A Grade – Gecko Girls 39 def Coyotes A 13. MAK Ladies 31 def Happy Hippos 20. B Grade - Misfits def Happy Hippos on forfeit. Masters 26 def Blue Jays 23. Keeches 35 def Coyotes B 15. C Grade – Shorties 32 def Prime Movers 20. Huneez def Coyotes C 1. Mixed – Miners 46 def Cougars 10.
K Clarke A Roxby Downs Monfries M junior Football Blackwood S Association reMontgomerie sults: 1 goal each Junior Colts Best players Under 12 f o r Round 14, AuHornridge 1st gust 7, 2004 A Webster Hawks 5 goals 5 2 nd D Hann points 35 points 3rd D Male 4th defeated BullC Hodgetts dogs 4 goals 1 point 25 points Goal kickers R Briggs 2 Best players for goals Hawks C Morgan S Grey Round 13, N McPhail J July 31, Bowden C 2004 Lynch Olympic Goal kickers J Dam 15 Beenham C goals 10 Lynch 2 goals points 100 each N McPhail points de- FOOTBALL FEATURE...The tussle 1 goal feated 2 for top spot continues this goals 6 weekend with this Sunday’s final Best players for points 18 round clash between Olympic Dam Bulldogs and Roxby Districts - the winner points B r a n d o n Best players taking the fast route straight to the Sullivan T Homsch B for OD 1st P Grand Final Gerrity L Kemp 2nd A Munroe C Howie 3rd M Lynch Blackwood 4th A 52 points Balnaves Best players for Roxby Goal kickers Brandon Goal kickers A Balnaves 1st M Oldfield 2nd S Sullivan J Stephens M A Howie 3 goals each S Burden 3rd D Kaminski Lockwood B Gerrity 1 goal each Daly P Kemp 2 goals 4th M Cloke each S Montgomerie N Goal kickers S Burden 8 Round 13, July 31, 2004 Shinnick W Feltus M goals M Oldfield 6 goals Blackwood T Norton 1 D Kaminski 3 goals C Hawks – 9 goals, 4 points; total: 58 points goal each Oldfield B Chesson 2 Hawks Best Players: C. Best players for goals each M Andamooka 1st T Butterworth S Owens 1 Morgan, B. Johnson, T. Sutherland, N. Mcphail, Pycroft 2nd R Kraack goal each 3rd A Carter 4th S Hornridge best players S. Grey Hawks goal kickers: T. Fitzgerald 1st A Webster 2nd C Sutherland 3, B. Johnson Goal kickers C Phelps J Hodgetts 3rd R Briggs 2, J. Beenham 2, B. Sullivan 1 goal each Goal kickers R Briggs 3 Folwell 1, C. Morgan 1 Roxby Districts 23 goals goals A Webster N 20 points 158 points de- Schultz Awatkins 1 goal Bulldogs – 1 goal, 1 point; total: 7 points feated 8 goals 4 points each
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NOBLE EFFORT…Roxby Downs Tavern hosted a shield presentation for local footballers at the weekend. Pictured at the presentation were, centre, Darren Semmler of the Andamooka Roos, with dual ‘best on field’ winners and Roxby Districts Sporting Club team-mates Mic Oldfield and Mike Cloke, Roxby Downs Tavern employee Rob Shepherd and Miners secretary Raymond Allen celebrated the season’s final match between arch-rivals and fellow footballers Andamooka Roos and Roxby Downs Miners last Saturday. The evening saw the presentation of a shield, which was donated by Roxby Downs Tavern and Oasis Motor Inn, to Roxby Districts Sporting Club, winner of the day’s match. Two $250 cheques were also presented, with one going to RDFC and the other going to the sporting club’s charity of choice, the Roxby Downs Youth Centre.
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Bulldogs Best Players: R. Richards, R. Sach, J. Hombsch, K. Perrett, B. Sullivan Bulldogs Goal Kickers: J. Hombsch 1 Senior Colts Under 15 Round 14, August 7, 2004 Dragons 10 goals 10 points 70 points Razorbacks 9 goals 6 points 60 points Best players for Dragons L Munroe K Zeptner B Haliman S Crafter-King J Orr Goal kickers K Reynolds J Orr 3 goals K Gloede 2 goals K Zeptner 1 goal C Kenny 1 goal Best players for Razorbacks R Lynch R Paxton J Tegan A Bates N McPhail Goal kickers T Paull 3 goals J Bowden R Fromme T Cox 2 goals each Round 13, July 31, 2004 Razorbacks – 12 goals, 5 points; total: 77 points Razorback’s Best Players: S. Crafter/King, T. Paul, R. Lynch Razorback’s Goal Kickers: T. Paul 4, R. Lynch 2, J. Teengan 2, K. Perrett 2, S. Crafter/King 2 Dragons – 7 goals, 4 points; total: 46 points Dragons Best Players: J. Roberts, B. Haliman, K. Zeptner Dragons Goal Kickers: J. Roberts 4, B. Hamilton 1, K. Zeptner 1, C. Lynch 1
Roxby Downs basketball Thursday August 5, 2004 A Grade Women - Bulls 32 (L Girdham 21) defeated Little Devils 31 (T Fouet 13). Devils 60 (N Darling 24) defeated Eagles 24 (T Aurthur, E Nielson 6). B Grade Women - Jets 42 (D Zanker 20) defeated Wanderers 24 (S Luckett 13). SSA Cougars 30 ( Tammy Hill 8) defeated Devils2 (W Moy 4). Eagles2 28 (L Reid 14) defeated Eagles1 20 (S Dadleh 10). Devils 26 (C Jacobs 8) defeated Bulls 23 (K Rees 9). Tuesday August 3, 2004 C Grade Women - Chocies forfeit to Spectres/Devils 20 – 0. Tandales/Jets 33 (A Freeth 12) defeated Cougars 24 (Ami McPaul 6). B Grade Men - Jets 55 (B Chesson 18) defeated Bulls 27 (Jack Orr 6). Magpies 54 (B Stanton, R Roe 19) defeated Chocies 50 (C Julian, J Roberts 16). A Grade Men - Magpies forfeit to Bulls 20-0. Bradken Bears forfeit to Chocies 20-0. Thursday July 29, 2004 A Grade Women - Little Devils 32 (K McPaul 10) defeated Eagles 17 (R Young 8). Bulls 38 (T Coombes 11) defeated Devils 26 (N Edmonds 12). B Grade Women - Jets 26 (D Zanker 16) defeated Eagles 23 (J Longmire 7). Eagles2 43 (J Kelly 14) defeated Devils 24 (B Ramsay, A Lamb 8). Devils2 19 (R Adams 4) defeated Bulls 10 (M Roach, J Coombes, S Napper, J Brind and M Crawford 2). SSA Cougars 38 (T Hill 12) defeated Wanderers 26 (S Luckett 10). Tuesday July 27, 2004 C Grade Women - Chocie Soldiers 21 (L McCuish 10) defeated Cougars 16 (T Kelly 4). Tandales/Jets 25 (C Male 15) defeated Spectres/Devils 18 (K Howie 10). B Grade Men - Bulls 29 (T Rowan 10) defeated Magpies 21 (B Stanton 9). Jets 58 (D Kaminski 28) defeated Chocie Soldiers 24 (J Roberts 12). A Grade Men - Jets 81 (B Hansford 27) defeated Magpies 56 (D Gerrity 19). Chocie Soldiers 44 (G Neilson 19) defeated Bulls 37 (V Buza 14).
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August 21, 2004 RFDS Golf Day Roxby Downs Golf Course
July 31, 2004 9 Hole Stableford Tee off 8.30am-9.00am July 31, 2004 Round Thirteen – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Andamooka 2.20pm – Hornridge v Roxby Districts August
August 28, 2004 18 Hole Stableford Tee off 8.30am-9.00am August 28, 2004 Grand Final – Football 2.00pm – Minor Premiers v Winner Prelim Final August 28, 2004 Dirt Circuit – Twilight Meeting
August 1, 2004 18 Holes Stroke Tee off 8.30am-9.00am
August 29, 2004 Tavern – 9 Hole Stroke Tee off 8.30am-9.00am
August 2-8, 2004 Port August Classic August 7, 2004 Round Fourteen – Football 12 noon – Roxby Downs v Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Hornridge August 7, 2004 Warman Open Championships, 27 Holes Tee off TBA. Further information phone Di on 0419 648 359 or Robin on 8671 0992 or 0408 710 992. August 14, 2004 Monthly Medal and Championship, SBS Tee off 11.00am-12 noon August 15, 2004 Round Fifteen – Football 12 noon – Olympic Dam v Roxby Districts 2.20pm – Hornridge v Andamooka August 15, 2004 Olympic Dam Haulage 9 Hole Club event Tee off 8.30am-9.00am August 15, 2004 Mail Medal and Graeme Howard Appreciation Party Bar open, BBQ supplied, stay after the game and celebrate one of the W&DFL’s most dedicated supporters. 6:30pm August 21, 2004 Preliminary Final – Football 2.00pm – Team 2 v Team 3
September September 4, 2004 Citect 18 Hole Stroke Championships Tee off 11am-12 noon September 5, 2004 9 Hole Stableford Tee off 8.30am-9.00am September 11, 2004 Brambles three person ambrose Tee off 10.30am September 12, 2004 18 Hole Stroke Tee off 8.30am-9.00am September 18, 2004 Dirt Circuit – Night Meeting September 18, 2004 Olex – Monthly Medal Championships Tee off 11.00am-12 noon September 19, 2004 9 Hole Par Tee off 8.30am-9.00am September 19, 2004 18 Hole Stroke Tee off 8.00am-8.30am September 26, 2004 9 Hole Stableford Tee off 8.30am-9.00am October October 2 and 3, 2004 Round 2 – Dirt Circuit State Titles at Arno Bay October 30, 2004 Dirt Circuit – Fun Night
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Woomera & Districts Football League Inc. League Ladder Team
W
L For
Agst
%
Pts
Olympic Dam
11
3 1524
664
69.65%
22
Roxby Districts 11
3 1583
818
65.93%
22
Andamooka
6
8 996
1065 48.33%
12
Hornridge
0
14 462
2022 18.60%
0
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Tribute to W&DFL ‘numbers man’ The Woomera and Districts Football League will tribute longtime league stalwart Graham Howard this week at the annual Mail Medal count dinner on Sunday night. Howard, 43, first played football for the region in 1986 and has worn several local guernseys over the years – but his love has always been for the Roxby Districts ‘Miners’ of which he was a founding member. “I played 175 games locally, over almost 18 years – I wouldn’t have stuck with it so long if I didn’t love it,” he told The Monitor this week. In addition to his collection of Guernseys, Howard has worn a variety of hats over the years – club captain, president, assistant coach, club delegate and assistant league secretary. He represented W&DFL in the Mortlock Shield from 1987 to 2003 in Port Lincoln and is currently assistant secretary/ clearance officer and statistician for the league. “Howie is a numbers man,” league secretary Bev Zeptner told The Monitor. “He’s the keeper of the records and he’s been responsible for the clearances of new players for years.” “If you want to know who did what, when, in football – then Howie’s your man. “He’s just a real history buff and he’s done a lot for the Roxby Districts and the League over the years.” “I’ve always loved footy,” Howard said. “I’ve played every year and if we had a B-grade here I’d be one of those old geriatric footballers slogging it up and down the field every week – but you have to give the young guys a go on the ground. “I’ve been involved every year, in some way, with the footy – and I’ve been with Roxby Districts since 1986 when OD and Roxby Downs were represented in the Woomera and Districts League for the first time. “It’s been pretty good to see the place grow from one team, to two teams, to a league – at different times we played against Coober Pedy and Port Augusta. “We worked out there’s been 12 different teams in the league over the years.” Howard and his family – Liam, 4, Louisa, 12, and wife Moira – will move to WA near Perth at the end of the year. “It’s time to go, our five-year plan has blown out to almost four times that and we’re all ready for a change. “I’ve got the history of the club, the books, and I’m prepared
W&DFL STALWART...Graham Howard, long-time local footballer, will celebrate 18 years of local football with friends and fellow players this weekend. to hand it over to someone else now.” The Mail Medal count dinner will be held on Sunday night, August 15, from 6pm at the Roxby Downs Tavern – hosted by the last year’s premiers, the Andamooka Roos.
During the evening, Graham Howard will be the focus of varied tributes by fellow players and club members. The evening will also see the presentation of the The Monitor ‘Best and Fairest’ Trophy.
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