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The second ‘Listening to Roxby’ householder survey has been released today in The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper. It is the community’s opportunity to shape the future of Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam and Andamooka. Your comments and opinions in the 2001 survey instigated action on 27 recommendations including the establishment of the Roxby Downs Youth Centre, 105.5 RoxFM, a variety of local forums and, significantly, this newspaper! The survey form only takes a few minutes to complete but they must be returned by Friday, December 19. Your input is essential so take the time and have your say, today!

Woomera, Marree and Roxby the Far North’s tidiest towns FAR NORTH REGION…Marree, Woomera, Roxby Downs and the Olympic Dam operations were all highlighted in this week’s KESAB Tidy Towns Awards, announced on Tuesday.

The Far North Region featured strongly in the portfolio of a record 334 communities and 222 schools which competed in this year’s awards.

Roxby Downs was named in the top 10 Tidy Towns in the state – the latest accolade in a series of placings over more than 13 years of competition Port Vincent was named SA’s tidiest town in 2003.

Marree received the Outback Community Award, ahead of runners-up Glendambo and Woomera, Marree Aboriginal School, Oasis Caravan Park in Marree, Glendambo Outback Resort, Woomera Heritage Centre and Marree Drover’s Rest also received commendations in the category.

WMC Resources, managers of the Olympic Dam operations, was successful in the Commerce and Industry ‘community action’ category for its environmental initiatives and community support.

In the schools category, Roxby Downs Area School and St Barbara’s Parish School, Roxby Downs, both received commendation awards.

Roxby-Woomera Recycling received a commendation in the waste management category.

More than 300 people attended the awards ceremony at AAMI Stadium in Adelaide on Tuesday.

KESAB WINNERS…Above, Arid Recovery student Reece Wilkie checking an Elliott trap as part of the project’s annual small vertebrate monitoring program. Arid Recovery is one of the WMC cooperative initiatives that one the business its 2003 KESAB commendation. Right, Woomera Board’s Harinder Singh and Woomera Area Administrator Bob McKenzie in the village centre, showcasing some of Woomera’s most popular aeronautical attractions. Top right, Junior students leading the fight against litter at Roxby Downs Area School, from left, front, Sarah Vanlaarhoven, 7, Kirstie Setford, 7, Leigh Groom, 8, Stephanie Bullman, 8, Megan Folwell, 6, Shelby Kynoch, 8, back, Millie O’Neill, 8, Caroline Wissell, 7, Madison Evans, 8, Dakota D’Monte, 8, and Tamika Siegmann, 8.

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NEWS Letters to the Editor Student visit Football stalwart opposes local league merger

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Dear Editor.

I am writing this letter to express my concerns at the revelation that a small group of local residents have been laying down the groundwork to enter an A Grade, B Grade and Under 18 team into the Spencer Gulf League football competition in 2004.

Sure, there are some advantages to joining this competition such as and ‘arguably’ higher standard of competition, more exposure etc - but as I see it the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. If this community is focusing its attention on building a ‘sense of community’ then this is not a way to do it.

We all know the difficulties each team has to field a side each week with people moving in and out of the town, shift work, people going away for four-day breaks and so on. If 40 players play in Port Augusta each weekend, finding another 80 players to play locally just will not happen and even to suggest they will play here and in Port Augusta is ridiculous considering the town’s work ethic and lifestyle. The increase in ‘sickies’ and absences from the mine is also likely to rise. At least now players on night shift can still play on the weekends but this won’t happen with a 10 hour round trip on a Saturday or Sunday. Many are not interested in playing in a higher level of competition – they do it to socialise, meet people and for some fun and fitness. Sure, some want to play a higher standard of football and this has always occurred anyway with these players making their own arrangements to play elsewhere and this is the way it should stay.

The tradition of football in this town has been one to be proud of – it has established friendships and social networks, which are vital to this community where there are few extended families.

It will also have an impact on those who profit from it locally – St Barbs with the canteen, Junior Football with the gate takings, the Club, Tavern,

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Tuckerbox, Golf Club etc who profit from after match functions, the juniors who get paid to umpire and so on. No doubt money will be leaving this town – who wouldn’t shop at ‘Woolies’?

Another huge concern is the impact it will have on Junior Football. What a worry to hear that one member of this group was heard to say, “Why should we?” when asked why they hadn’t had formal discussions with the Junior Football committee. Roxby has one of the strongest Junior Football Leagues in the state with over 150 kids involved. In the older age group these boys DO get limited opportunities for competition but there are other ways of providing this. Junior Football is already addressing this by planning carnivals in other towns but nobody has asked what they are doing to address this! Do you know about the Junior Development squad?

As with the adults, taking a team of under 18s away will seriously affect the local Junior (and Senior) competition. There are a limited number of boys in this age group anyway and at least 6 leaving next year. Will 13 and 14-year-olds cope in an under 18 competition because they will be needed to make up the numbers? Can we ask these young people to also do this 10-hour trip on a weekend – many have part time jobs they will have to give up and other commitments? Any in Year 12 will find this difficult with their studies. If this goes ahead and there is no Junior Football here for this age group will take away another youth activity providing a social and fitness opportunity in the community? More kids on the street saying they are bored, probably.

Many who don’t feel overly confident with football are encouraged to play here with their peers but will feel intimidated playing in Port Augusta against stronger opposition. The boys have experienced this with SASSSA competitions and some will not go.

The other advantage to young people playing here is

that most families are involved, which if you read all the literature is a critical aspect of young people and their parents maintaining a relationship. Sharing sporting activities is high on the list as a way of doing this. Parent won’t always be able to go to Port Augusta to watch their children as they do here due to work commitments, younger siblings etc.

So please, from someone who cares about what this community has to offer to keep people here, this is one of them. This decision needs careful considerations from all perspectives and all opinions need to be heard.

I strongly oppose the decimation of the local clubs and league and I sincerely hope that common sense prevails and that our local football competition continues to thrive as it is from the junior ranks through to the League.

Yours sincerely, Zolly Ferenci, Life member – Woomera and Districts Football League, founding and life member Andamooka Football Club, inaugural founding member Roxby Districts Football Club, inaugural founding member Roxby Downs Junior Football.

Student’s safety concerns To whom it may concern.

I am a young teenager who rides off road dirt bikes on tracks just along the outskirts of Roxby Downs and out towards Andamooka.

There are some members of the community who have been pulling logs on the tracks.

This is dangerous. We could be injured.

I ask you to stop this.

Yours sincerely, Cody Lee, Roxby Downs.

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NEWS Cattle drive logo comp WILLIAM CREEK… The ‘Hooves and Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track’ cattle drive will take place from Oodnadatta to William Creek, on Friday, September 3 to Saturday, September 25c 2004.

“It will give participants the opportunity to go back in time and live the life a drover in the late 1800s and early 1900s,” organizing committee spokesman Steve Staines said.

“The cattle drive will authentically reflect the life of the true cattlemen.

“The participating “drovers” will camp in swags around a campfire with the stockmen & women and hear tales tall and true about life in the Outback “Around 600 cattle will be involved over the threeweek period.”

The 203km trip will also trace part of the route taken by the Overland Telegraph line, the Ghan railway, early camel trains and the outback travelers who braved the track between Adelaide and Alice Springs before the Stuart Highway was built, according to Mr Staines.

The Hooves and Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track Committee has called on the region’s children, aged 18 and younger, to design a logo for the event.

“The logo needs to be a simple image suitable for embroidery and must capture the three elements of the cattle drive: cattle, horses and the Oodnadatta Track,” Mr Staines said.

Digital submissions are preferred but the committee will accept logo designs on any medium. The winning designer receive a $100 cash prize donated by Peter and Derek Rowe of the Mail Run Tour.

Entrants must include their name, age, address, contact telephone number, and email address (if available) with their entry.

Entrants may submit as many designs as they wish.

Entries must be submitted no later than Saturday 13 December.

The judges’ decision will be final.

Please send all entries to: Steve Staines at the Northern Regional Development Board, PO Box 940, Coober Pedy SA 5723, sstaines@nrdb.com.au.

For more iformation please contact Steve – ph 0428 846 500.

Santa rides into Andamooka

SANTA’S SLEIGH...Rudolph the red-nosed rider - Neil Burston, Tom Hannigan, Tom ‘Santa Claus’ Radford and Danny Robinson joined around 20 riders on Saturday to load up toys donated for the annual 2003 Skunks Toy Run from Roxby Downs to Andamooka on Saturday. All toys collected were presented to the Andamooka CWA at the Tuckerbox Restaurant on Saturday.

Crow causes power outage OLYMPIC DAM…A power outage caused by a crow on powerlines at the Olympic Dam desalination plant, affected Olympic Dam and Roxby Downs for more than an hour on the morning of Thursday, November 27.

The power outage had several flowon affects including a transmitter failure which cut Imparja Television transmissions until 2pm Friday afternoon.

Water supply was also interrupted locally due to maintenance at the town pump station which had required the system’s automatic pump starting system to be disabled prior to the power break.

“WMC staff have to be congratulated for their quick work repairing the fault,” Roxby Downs Council Electrical/IT Manager David Hallett said.

“Birds are a general hazard with overhead powerlines and this type of failure can happen at any time – sometimes it’s easy to fix, sometimes it takes hours.

“Roxby Downs township has only one supply line and if there is a fault anywhere along that path we will certainly be affected.”

In the case of power outages, Mr Hallett encouraged residents to check with their neighbours that they have the same problem, and then contact the council emergency service – 0418 892 870.

Police call for caution on roads this Christmas

TOY RUN...Local riders ready for the 2003 Skunks Toy Run from Roxby Downs to Andamooka on Saturday, from left, Murray Tyler, Jason Wilson, Gordon Mann, Rob Halmai, Cathy Dale, Grant Houlson, Sam Tyler, 12, Shane Thoman, Phil ‘Gypsy’ Gilleland, and Mick Beveridge.

Plant failure to cost millions OLYMPIC DAM…Production at WMC Resources’ Olympic Dam operations is still on hold this week following the failure of a heat exchanger in the sulphuric acid plant late last month.

The copper smelter and associated process plants remain offline this week, however mining operations continue at full capacity.

The plant has been off line for almost 10 days and is expected to remain off line for at least another week.

Replacement and installation costs for the heat exchanger have

been estimated in the order of A$3million.

Operations impacts are estimated at 600t of copper and 12t of uranium oxide per day which equates to about $1.5 million of product daily.

While investigations continue into the plant failure, end-of-year targets will be reduced in line with the production impact.

In response to the incident, a review of operational performance at Olympic Dam has been ordered by WMC Resources CEO Andrew Michelmore.

FAR NORTH REGION…Local police are calling on drivers to stay safe this Christmas.

“People will do lots and lots of miles visiting relatives and friends and they need to do it safely this Christmas,” Sgt Richard Hobbs told The Monitor this week..

“Statewide, fatalities on the roads are up, as is the Far North local region which includes Roxby Downs, Woomera and Andamooka.

“If you’re travelling this Christmas make sure the maintenance on your vehicles is up to scratch and don’t try and cover too many kilometres in any one trip.”

The ‘Fatal 5’– fatigue, alcohol, speed, seatbelts and vulnerable road-users - are a big issue any time, “but more so at this time of the year”, Sgt Hobbs said.

“So get where you’re going, drag a swag along, and enjoy your Christmas without any

pressure to travel.”

Mobile RBT will be active locally from the start of the school holidays and will operate until school starts again in February.

The rural highway saturation program will continue right through the

holidays, up and down the Stuart Highway.

“The best present you can give your family this year is a safe Christmas,” Sgt Hobbs said.

“But if you’re not planning for a safe Christmas this year, local police are, so watch out!”

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Call for community to drive local health issues health care - skin care - weight control FAR NORTH REGION…Coordinators of a regional health committee are calling for community nominations.

Plans for the committee, which will provide community direction to the Port Augusta Hospital Board which administers local health services, were outlined at a community meeting last month.

“I thought the support for the first meeting was good and many of the significant stakeholders within Roxby were there,” Roxby Downs Director of Nursing and Executive Officer Janine Connell said.

“We can’t discount the importance of the people there but I’d like to see more of the average Roxby Downs citizens take up a role within the advisory group.

“This is a chance for local, everyday residents to have a say in how their health services will grow and meet the needs of the community in the future

“People don’t need any special skills or experience to be involved, they just need to care about how health is delivered within Roxby Downs and want to get involved.”

The committee is targeting voting members from throughout the Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Woomera, Olympic Dam and Pimba regions.

Residents with an interest in joining the committee, or who would like to learn more about the group, can contact Janine Connel or Kathy Wooldridge at Roxby Downs Health Services for more information – ph 8671 9020.

The next committee meeting will be held on January 19, at the Roxby Downs Health Services seminar room – all are welcome.

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Planning a future in Roxby Downs Community board focus - housing and retention

TRUCK STOP...The historical Kiruna truck, being loaded underground at Olympic Dam in the vehicle’s heyday.

OD’s first truck to be displayed ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Tourism Forum is investigating options to display an historical vehicle used in Olympic Dam’s original underground operations.

The Kiruna UT001 was the first underground vehicle used at Olympic Dam. The truck is the centrepiece of a collection of historical mining equipment, photographs and documents revolving around the history of Olympic Dam operations and the Roxby Downs township.

Long-term Roxby Downs resident Warren Willson has been the driving force behind this collection.

“The truck is the centrepiece – something that people can see and feel and touch and something to spark some interest and maybe move on to bigger and better things,” he said.

“I’d like to see it alongside a building where people can see the truck, stop, and view the other items.

“There’s a lot more stuff out there though, in people’s heads, and I could see a great project for the school to maybe interview some of the long-term residents before they move away.”

Tourism Forum spokesperson Bree Galbraith said the forum was investigation options to display the Kiruna UT001.

“Works are planned for early in the new year, but a site has not yet been set,” she said. “We think it would be a nice feature for the town and highlight more of the mining nature and history of the town – bringing that into the town.”

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Roxby Downs residents still don’t call the town home, the Community Board heard at its November 23 meeting.

While rental shortages and high property and rental prices were the highlight of the evening’s discussions, the community speakers at the event all warned that an attitude change was inherent to creating a ‘long-term’ residential culture in Roxby Downs.

“We can talk about welcome programs and changing rents but I feel the big question is how can we keep people here longer,” Rev. Tom Beever said.

“I’m staggered by how many people who live here are already planning their life outside of Roxby Downs.

“They talk about ‘doing their time’ here, whether it’s five years or 10 or 15.”

WMC Resources (Olympic Dam) spokesperson Mark Nelson also spoke of a high ‘turnover’ rate in staff at the operations.

“For us, helping families settle in is the deciding factor on how long our employees stay,” he said.

“But at least 40 or 50 per cent of our

guys working on the four-on, four-off shift are driving in and out of Roxby every shift.

“That’s not an ideal situation for us, for employees or for the community.”

Mr Nelson said that, while WMC had been forced to make arrangments for staff housing in Woomera during the recent employment surge associated with the operations’ SX rebuild and smelter shutdown, he expected housing demands to drop back to a reasonable level as the work subsided.

“WMC does plan to develop more land in the future, but it’s not an option in the short term,” he said.

“But the way I see it, WMC’s main housing requirement is for large family homes - this may not be the general need of the wider community.

“Housing is not just a WMC issue it’s a community issue and I think people need to take ownership of it.”

Mr Nelson pointed out that, while around 1000 people are employed locally by WMC, another 1500 are employed by other local businesses.

Far North Region Police Report A 20-year-old man of Roxby Downs was reported for in a dangerous manner on November 28, 2003.

A report of assault was received by Roxby Downs Police on November 28, 2003..

On November 25, 2003 a 27-year-old Roxby Downs man of reported for driving disqualified.

A blue industrial wheelbarrow was stolen from a yard in Irrapatana Street on November 24, 2003.

A 17-year-old man of Roxby Downs was reported for driving unregistered and uninsured on November 24, 2003.

On November 23, 2003, a home was broken into on Stuart Road.

It appears that nothing was stolen at this time.

A 52-year-old Elizabeth Downs man was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol, cause injury and driving without due care on November 21, 2003.

On November 20, 2003 a 14-year-old Roxby Downs girl was reported for providing a false name and address and driving unlicensed.

A 32-year-old man from Roxby Downs

was arrested for assaulting a family Member and resisting arrest on November 16, 2003.

A report of a housebreak and larceny of about $7,500 worth of property including Engel fridges, Cameras and Cash were stolen was received on November 16, 2003. Anyone with information relative this is urged to ring the Roxby Downs Police Station.

Local police reported that in the past fortnight, there have been another two serious motor vehicle accidents locally.

Both have resulted in very serious injuries, and in one case a near death.

Both are under investigation and alcohol and speed are contributing factors.

Police see firsthand the significant effect, both emotional and financial, that these accidents have on not only those involved but their families as well.

Pain, grief, life long disability, loss of employment, inability to be re-employed, fines, loss of license, remorse, guilt, inability to gain future insurance, the prospect of huge civil damages claims and loss of the families’ vehicle are just some of the hurdles to face up to so, these holidays, drive safely.

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Gu est Editorial DENISE HOBBS Property Manager LMS - Roxby Downs

Price rises slowing down I’ve been handling rental properties in Roxby Downs and Andamooka for 18 months now as part of the Adelaide-based company Leicester Management Services.

LMS is the biggest property manager in Roxby Downs with around 250 homes.

I’ve certainly seen a lot of changes in the past 18 months Over the past few months with the big SX rebuild on there’s been a lot of demand for rental properties. That’s also pushed the rental prices up.

We’re obviously short of housing, but 18 months ago you had a choice of up to 20 vacant homes.

We get a lot of feedback from people when they walk into the office, about the prices.

We do have a big call for the larger family homes.

Mainly four-bedroom homes are our biggest need.

The demand’s there and if you’re an out-of-town investor buying a $200,000 home then you need to charge those prices to cover your mortage.

It’s hard to predict whether the price spiral will slow down or not but my personal opinion is that it will. I can feel it slowing down now, but we’ve still only got two vacant properties in the caravan park now. Leicester Management Services has seen this before in May 99 and we expect the rents and prices fell when the vacancies increased.

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SEONIE LYON

Editor of The Monitor Your Community Newspaper

A place to call home How can we ask people to call Roxby Downs home when not everyone can afford to live here?

How can we build that generational social structure we’d all like to have in town - so we can spend a family Christmas in town, so grandparents can babysit when mum work, so there’s uncles and cousins around on weekends? How can we do that if young teenagers, retirees, single mums and single-income families just can’t afford to live here?

I guess I’m one of the lucky ones. My kids are third-generation Roxby Downs and I’ve had the benefit of family and in-laws living locally.

But just in our own family I see teenagers who couldn’t move out of home on their own, brothers and sisters sharing to meet the rents on the smallest units...and my daughter was born while my parents, my partner and I all shared a home so we could avoid the overblown OEP rents.

I personally believe Roxby’s got the facilities, got most of the services and a great population to really be home for a lot more people - so how do we get them to want to stay?

That family issue is a big one - how can we make rents viable for retirees, teens and single parents? It’s a community issue - but how do we as a community come up with a housing project that offers some rental variety?

There’s some great programs out there - like the Bega community respite care housing in NSW that was literally built by volunteers and funded by local business. What would work for us?

What do we need?

Maybe, when you’re reading your community survey in The Monitor this week you can come up with some answers. The prices will shake down anyway in a few months but it doesn’t make it any easier right now.

Retention of local people - that really is a community issue, I believe. This has to be a community that welcomes everyone - and all it takes is a smile or a knock on a new neighbour’s door.

With so many new residents every year, from everywhere in the world, shiftworkers, young families - it’s no wonder so many of us become cocooned in our own homes and isolated.

But maybe you, as an individual, can help make Roxby Downs home for one person - and make the town a little more homely for everyone.

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NEWS New group for local theatre

Community survey released ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam and Andamooka residents are invited to have their say in the community’s future as part of a regional survey in this week’s The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper. This is the second community survey distributed through the region, and will complement the current Community Board program.

“The Listening to Roxby Survey 2001 proved to be a very effective way for the community to convey their likes and dislikes about living in Roxby Downs,” consultant Ray Goldie of Goldie Strategic Development told The Monitor this week.

“Businesses and the council responded immediately to the feedback the community provided and instigated projects that addressed the issues or opportunities of the time. “However the job is never complete, there is always more to do, and our community changes more rapidly than most.”

Mr Goldie called on the community to complete and return their surveys as quickly as possible.

“Listening to Roxby Survey 2003 will give the community a chance to advocate new initiates with the added bonus of being able to compare your responses to those you made in 2001. But remember you only have two weeks to return them.”

FAR NORTH REGION… Local thespians and amateur entertainers met this week to kick off the region’s newest theatre group SpinFX. There are no auditions for the group, no experience necessary, no need to even step on stage if you’re shy – but lots of opportunities to have some fun and be part of local ‘show business’.

If you are 18 or over, want to act, paint, create sets, design costumes, sell tickets or learn about lighting – now’s your chance.

To register your interest, call Martin Welsh after hours on 0408 826 099 or SMS anytime.

Get online for safer roads

ROXBY DOWNS...

Safety conscious Roxby residents now have a new means of improving road safety around their town.

From your own computer, you can log on to the Roxby RoadSafe web page at www.rrs.roxby downs.com.

Using the ‘feedback’ button, you can bring important issues of road safety to the attention of the Council, Police and SA Government.

“It could be a hazard on the road, or a blocked footpath forcing pedestrians to use the roadway, or a good idea for controlling speed on some of our busy thoroughfares – by bringing it to Roxby RoadSafe’s attention, you will be doing your bit to ensure the safety of your fellow residents,” Roxby Roadsafe chairman Fr Jim Monaghan said.

“As well as feedback, you’ll be able to monitor the development of Roxby RoadSafe’s other goals as part of our Strategic Plan for road safety in Roxby over the next five years.

“The page has been developed by Year 11 ICT students at Roxby Downs Area School, with the assistance of a Transport SA grant won last year by Roxby RoadSafe.

“In return for their interest and commitment, the students were awarded coupons towards payment of professional driving lessons in Roxby Downs.

“Roxby RoadSafe acknowledges the important contribution of the students, who have brought a young person’s perspective to the page.

To go with the new site, Roxby RoadSafe has also obtained a computer which will be installed in the Cultural Precinct so residents can log on and offer their ideas or observations on road safety to the team.

EAST PARK MEAT STORE “It’s a treat to eat!”

TOURS FOR TOURISM...Local tourist forum members, Arid Recovery staff and tourism operators, from left, Arid Recovery coordinator Brydie Hill, Peter Taubers, Alex Barker, Rob Barker, Margot Duke, Jeff Taubers and Nicki Munro.

Tourism forum network tours kicked off at Arid Recovery FAR NORTH REGION…Tourism operators from throughout the Far North Region joined a tour of the Arid Recovery site last month.

“The purpose of the tour was to raise public awareness of the local tourism forum and its role,” Tourism Marketing Development Officer Alex Barker said.

“It was also a chance to showcase one of the region’s newest tourism features – the new Arid Recovery tours. This is the beginning of a series of networking activities – the forum meets every month and we’ve got lots more things planned,” he said.

The Roxby Downs Tourism Forum discusses and plans regional tourism initiatives and directions.

“These tours are a chance to get together with some of the other local tourism operators to dis-

cuss tourism issues for the region while also showcasing Arid Recovery as one of the region’s major tourism features,” forum spokesperson Bree Galbraith said.

“Part of the forum’s role is to network within the community and with other tourism ventures in the region to work towards advising council and other operators on what is seen to be the best options for developing local tourism.

“On a basic level we’re there as a voice of the community to help advise tourism operators and council on what’s best for tourism in Roxby Downs.”

“Anyone can be a member of the Tourism Forum,” she said.

For more information, contact forum chair Peter Paisley – 8671 8664.

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Set sail for relaxation this summer After months of hard work in the dust and heat of the SA outback there is no greater pleasure than a day aboard ‘The Falie’.

Wash off the dust with a dose of sea spray aboard SA’s famous tall ship on a day or twilight cruise.

The fantastic crew will keep your glass full while you keep your eyes open for the famous Port River dolphins as you cruise along the river and through Outer Harbour into the gulf.

All drinks as well as hors-d’oeuvres and a smorgasbord are included in the ticket price.

Snapper, prawns, roast beef, marinated chicken, devilled sausages, salad

platters and garlic bread are all on the menu, as well as draught beer, bottled wines, champagne, tea/coffee and soft drink.

Passengers are encouraged to become involved by hoisting the sails and climbing the rigging (a task best performed before too many drinks) and are also free to roam on board.

The Falie also hosts a number of fishing charters throughout the year ranging from three to sixday trips – a great escape for those keen on catching a big one.

Spaces are limited so it’s best to book ahead – phone 8341 2004.

The Falie also caters for group and corporate bookings.

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FRESH CHRISTMAS MEATS DELIVERED TO ROXBY DOWNS & WOOMERA Traditional banquet or a backyard BBQ, give the guys from East Park Meat Store a call.

We have leg hams made on the premises (cut to size), pickled pork, rolled roast pork (seasoned or plain), fresh turkeys (whole or boned), rolled roast and smoked chickens.

As always the best fresh BBQ meats.

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ROXBY DOWNS JUNIOR FORMAL

LADIES NIGHT...All dressed up for the Roxby Downs junior formal on Saturday night, from left, front, Jamie Oldfield, 14, Kateland Fraser, 14, Kristelle Cockshell, 14, Monique Behan, 15, Kelly Spillman, 15, back, Kasiah Barrand, 14, Nicole Darling, 14, Natalie Allen, 15, and Kristen Woods, 15.

FORMAL FRIENDS...Chelsea Vandenberg, 15, Aaron Norris, 15, Bree Butler, 15, and Gemelle Burston, 16, at the Roxby Downs junior formal on Saturday.

LOVELY LADIES...Bekki Vandenberg, 12, and Jade Michalanney, 12, at the Roxby Downs junior formal on Saturday night.

BELLES OF THE BALL...Amy Warner, 15, AJ Russell, 14, Leah Blackmore, 15, and Melissa Sullivan, 16, at the Roxby Downs junior formal at the weekend.

LADIES IN BLACK...Bringing a hint of sophistication to the junior formal on Saturday night, from left, Aimee-Lee Elson, 15, Kimberley Teare, 15, and Jade Roulstone, 16.

GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS...At the junior formal, from left, back, Steph Woodall, 12, Shelby Davies, 12, Elizabeth Beever, 12, Linda-Jane Bowden, 12, front, Bekki Vandenberg, 12, Chelsea Noblebush, 13, and Laurel McGauchie, 12.

ALL DRESSED UP...At the junior formal in Roxby Downs on Saturday night, from left, back, Amanda Kittel, 16, Renae Adams, 15, Meagan Crawford, 15, Kate Johnstone, 15, Rachel Williams, 15, Sarah Groom, 15, front, Jenna Coombes, 16, Paige Aldenhoven, 15, Aimee-Lee Elson, 15, and Melissa Roach, 15.

SHARP DRESSED MEN...The boys were back in town at the weekend for the Roxby Downs junior formal, from left, front, Ben Hicks, 14, Chad Nixon, 14, Todd Roberts, 14, Boro Nedelkovic, 13, centre, Jared Tegen, 13, Dylon Vanzati, 12, Zhenia Head, 13, Cody Richards, 13, back, Brad Spillman, 13, Cody Lee, 13, Marko Nedelkovic, 13, Zak Sauerwald, 13, Keagan Teare, 13, and Nathan Brusnahan, 13.

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Parish school farewells Year 7s

Mini-MonitorNEW ARRIVALS

CLAUDIA…Cassandra and Chris Lyons, of Andamooka, welcomed the birth of their first daughter Claudia Josephine on November 16, who was born at Flinders weighing 8lb 10.5 oz. Claudia is a sister for Harrison, 5 Xavier, 3 and Thomas, 8, (pictured) and the first granddaughter for Eleanor Lyons of Andamooka.

FAREWELL…Saint Barbara’s Parish School congratulated their graduating Year 7 students last month with a service to wish them success in their future studies and a certificate presentation. Pictured, from left, back, Anthony Palfi, Jack Nunn, Kathryn McGarry, Nicole Wilson, Alex Stephens, front, Brett Dunstone, Kurt Reynolds, Sarah Warr and Jonathon Bray. Sarah Warr was also presented the inaugural Peter Cibich/Paul Delahunty Award. This award is presented each year to the St Barbara’s Parish School student who has made the most of their talents, showed maturity or leadership and lived out the gospel values of compassion or justice during the school year.

Outback Tap and Jazz splash out for Christmas POOL PARTY...More than 100 young local dancers and their family members attended a Christmas break-up party at the Roxby Downs pool last week. The group will resume again in the new school year, 2004, for their annual mid-year concert.

DANCERS…Showing their stage smiles for the camera, Outback Tap & Jazz dancers, front, Karla Pearce, 14, Sally Shepley, 13, Kirby Hobbs, 17, back, Laurel McGauchie, 12, Shae Chick, 6, Emma Warren, 14, Hanna Mills, 14, and Hanna Wilson, 14.

Mini-MonitorBIRTHDAYS DANIEL…Daniel Gilliland-Rocque celebrated his eighth birthday on November 18, 2003.

SMALLEST STUDENTS…Students celebrated a mass to commemorate the completion of the school year at St Barbara’s Parish School last week. LGA students pictured from left, back, Morgan French, Horrie Grace, Jarred Arnold, front, Felicia Halfacre, Courtney Dolphin, Jack Lange and teacher Lisa McCuish.

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OUT ON THE TOWN

Church Times St Barbara’s Catholic Church Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm Sunday morning 9am Christmas Eve Mass Midnight Mass

Andamooka Catholic Church Sunday 11am first and third Sunday of every month

St Michael’s Catholic Church

SURPRISE…Friends and family attended a surprise party for Lesley Porter November 27, 2003 at the Roxby Downs Tavern.

Pictured from back, Lorraine Tyler, Ruth Folwell, Jenny Nitschke, Claire Nesbit, Carol and Ron Clark, Carolyn Sawyer, Jutta Scholefield, Sally Cormack, Lesley Porter, Jordyn O’Neill, Annmarie Stolz, Kim Noble, Abbey Nesbit, Kymberly O’Neill, Bree O’Neill, Ethan O’Neill and Lauren Nesbit.

TAFE BREAK-UP...Trevor Nixon, Ken Rapsey and Peter Cloke.

Woomera Sunday 5pm all denominations welcome

Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10.30am and Sunday School – 9.30am Christmas Day Service Pioneer Drive - 9.30am

Roxby Downs Christian Community Church Sunday 10am Christmas Eve - Holy Communion December 24 – 11pm Christmas Day – Holy Communion December 25, 2003 – 10am

Andamooka Community Church Sunday 2pm

SIRES…Andrew and Vicki Sires enjoying the students performances at the Saint Barbara’s Oarish School concert night.

FAREWELL…Friends gathered at the Oasis to farewell Sandy McFarlane on Saturday November 22. Pictured from back are: Ann O’Sullivan, Nadine Leonard, Nora Hornhardt, Rachel Lange, Fiona Couzner, Sandy Richter, Maria Saxton, Marilyn Eastwood, Clare Williams, Amanda Partington, Linda McEvoy, Donna Dryburgh, Rached Rudiger, Jill Greenfield, Denise Trewartha, Sandy McFarlane, AnnMarie Stolz, Megan Howie and Kendall Sharpe.

Desert Springs Church Phone Pastor Bruce 0427 663 033 or Gay 8671 0573.

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FATHER AND SON…David and Quade SSOs…Enjoying a night out are the SSO’s from the Roxby Drummond, seven months, at St Downs Area School. Pictured from back; Donna Haugum, Barbara’s Parish School’s international Michelle Kemp, Yvonne Pattenden, Deb Steinhauser, Lorraine dinner last week.

Pike, Ros Boothey, Denise Simmonds, Julie Golding, Emma Gigney, Annie Uhlik, Bev McKenna, Barb Meschede, Chrissie Weaver, Helen Edwards and Penny Shepley.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY…New Roxby Downs resident Kyli Davis joined Dee Pfaff and Jessica Spreadborough, 11 months, and Linda Bailey at the St Barbara’s Parish School international dinner last week.

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DECEMBER, 2003 Woomera Board Election Saturday, December 6 The Monitor Christmas Tree Competition Roxby Downs Auditorium Saturday, December 6 – 10am to 8pm Ph – 8671 2683

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Ph - 8671 2683

Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant Saturday, December 6 Ph - 8671 0277

INTERNATIONAL DINNER…Myra Kasisi and Tendai Togora with baby Tanya, eight weeks, enjoying the atmosphere at St Barbara’s Parish School international dinner last week.

SpinFX Jam Session Roxby Downs Community Club Sunday, December 7 - from 1pm Ph – 0408 267 358 Children’s Christmas Presentation Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Saturday, December 7 - 7.30pm Breastfeeding Association Meeting Roxby Downs Health Services Monday, December 8 – 10.30am to Noon Monster Garage Sale & Sausage Sizzle APOMA Hall - Andamooka Saturday, December 14 - 4pm to 8pm Phone 8672 7023

MARCH, 2004 Outback Fringe Festival Roxby Downs Friday, March 19 – Sunday, March 21 Ph – 8671 2001

JULY, 2004 Boogie in the Bush Roxby Downs Race Course

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OUT ON THE TOWN

INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS…Enjoying St Barbara’s Parish School’s international dinner last week, from left, Cristiane Cornes, Mireille el-Ansary, David and Jane Carver.

NEW TO TOWN…New Roxby Downs residents Joyce and Rick Salisbury with Zoe, eight months, Kalyb, 5, and Tarni, 2.

FAMILY FUN…Laurence and Natalia Head enjoyed a night out at the St Barbara’s Parish School international dinner last week with Maxim, seven months, and Zhenia, 13.

TAFE LADIES...Juliette Demaine, Jill Harvey, Yvonne Cloke and Julie Nixon relax at the Spencer Insitute of TAFE’s local break-up party.

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VOLUNTEERS…Mark and Mary Davies with Waheeda DaSilva at Saint Barbara’s Parish School presentation night. These local parents were recognised at the ceremony for outstanding volunteer contributions to the school.

Just looking is half the pleasure MAIL ORDERS WELCOME 35a Commercial Road, Port Augusta Ph/Fax 8642 2836

CHRISTMAS BELLS…Denise and Stephen Bell with Kyle, 4, Kathryn, 12, and Amy, 2, at the St Barbara’s Parish School Christmas celebrations.

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Activities: New coastal walkway/cycle track, Adelaide Shores Golf Park, Skate Park, Boat Haven, West Beach Mini Golf, Kerry Ellis Golf Driving Range.

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS…Gordon and Mary Chan with eight-week-old Charlie and Jack, 7, at the St Barbara’s Parish School Christmas dinner last week.

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GOOD NEWS PAGE

Family fun at child care fete

Roxby residents spread the love

BARBECUE BOYS...

Cooking up a storm- Chris Gwilliam and Len Saunders.

FOOD AND FUN…Natalie and Kealy Martin, 2, with Amanda Partington, cooking up snags for the troupes at the ‘Spread the Love’ pool day.

RUBBER DUCKS...

Bobbing for FAMILY FUN...Lisa, Nino, Sophie, 4, and Matty Tormena, 9, at ducks - Isaac the Little Rascals Child Care Family Fete on Saturday.

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International dinner a world of success SPREAD THE LOVE…Annmarie Stolz and sons Hayden, 6, and Bryce, 8, spread the love last week with their home-made hearts.

TICKET SELLERS…St Barbara’s Parish School students Louisa Wallenburg, 11, Tiana Davies, 11, and Lauren Drummond, 11, selling raffle tickets at the St Barbara’s Parish School international dinner last week.

ROXBY DOWNS… More than 400 people participated in the Roxby Downs ‘Spread the Love’ promotion last weekend.

Local business and industry threw their support behind the event, donating food, iceblocks and lollies, pavement chalk, prizes and their time, event coordinator Natalie Martin said.

“There were a lot of volunteers who made the day work,” she said.

“I especially have to mention Amanda Partington, Lilia Miller and Libby Wakelin who supported me all the way through, making lolly bags and painting shirts.”

The event - a free day at the pool compete with sausage sizzle, lolly bags and icy poles for the kids – was organised to spotlight the Roxby Downs community during the Channel 7 Sunrise program’s ‘Spread the Love’ competition.

Local residents devised various ways of displaying the pink ‘Sunrise 7’ logo and each aspect of the day was filmed for the town’s video-submission - then rushed to Adelaide by plane for hand-delivery.

Organisers are now waiting, with fingers crossed, to see whether their submission will appear on Channel 7 to share in a prize of $10,000.

PRETTY IN PINK…Displaying the pink ‘Sunrise 7’ logos at last week’s ‘Spread the Love’ pool party, from left, the Miller family five-year-olds Kyra and Miell with dad Darren, nanna Maria Gregory with Qulaiya, six months, Lilia and Bayrai, 2.

ROXBY DOWNS...More than 100 adults and 75 children attended the annual St Barbara’s Parish International Dinner last week.

The annual family event which, this year, celebrated the Christmas season, the coming school closure and Australia’s recent performance in the Rugby World Cup raised more than $1700.

This year’s international dinner had a ‘western’ theme.

This event was the final in a series of fundraising for St Barbara’s Parish School P&F which resulted in a total of more than $10,000 being presented back to the school last week.

RUGBY TEAMSTERS…Cynthia Thompson and Moira Howard brought a Rugby flavour to the St Barbara’s Parish School international dinner last week.

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PINK ZINC…Pink hearts and cheesy grins at the ‘Spread the Love’ pool day in Roxby Downs last week, from left, front, Leah Shepherd, 11, Alex Stephens, 13, Shauna Franks, 10, back, Chloe Dohnt, 11, Sarah Warr, 12, Amber-Lee HancockInglis and Hannah Warr, 10.

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FORMAL CELEBRATIONS

TROY AND SHERILEE...Troy Giddens, 18, and Sherilee Hender, 17, at the RDAS senior formal last month.

MEN IN BLACK...Year 12 men at the recent RDAS senior formal, from back, Kane Honner, 18, Justin Aitchison, 18, Troy Giddens, 18, Matt Reid, 17, Ross Gluyas, 18.

LOVELY LADIES...Dressed up and looking spectacular for the RDAS senior formal last week, from back, Sherilee Hender, 17, Hayley, Joanne Lucas, 17, Mikaela Aldenhoven, 18, Rebecca Sheppard, 17, Rowena Skinn, 18, Jess Clancy, 17, Natasha Bilka, 17, Melissa Williams, 17.

FAR LEFT...Scott Barber, 18, and Rowena Skinn, 18.

These formal photographs and more are available from The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper.

LEFT...Josh Gigney, 17, and Jess Clancy, 17.

DANNY AND REBECCA...Danny Clark, 17, and Rebecca Sheppard, 17, at the RDAS senior formal last month.

RIGHT...Kyle Harrison, 19, and Mikaela Aldenhoven, 18.

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Andrew, Chris, Colin, Phil, Chris and Natasha would like to thank their customers for their support throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

ROXBY Roxby Downs Mensland and Roxby Casual would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous festive season and look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year.

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ROXBY DOWNS COMMUNITY CLUB The Roxby Downs Community Club crew thank everyone for their patronage and wish them all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

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The Management and staff at Roxby Foodland would like to wish all their valued customers a wonderful Christmas and Happy New.

Mark Beenham and his staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .

Thank you to all our valued clients for their patronage during 2003 and we look forward to providing you with the same service next year.

Friendly greetings from all Council staff to all residents.

We wish you a very joyful and safe holiday season.

From: Alex, Bill, Bronnie, Christy, David, Jodi, Lois, Marg, Natalie, Rob, Sam, Tanya, Trevor and Vitaliy.

Thank you to all of our clients for their patronage during 2003 and we hope to see you all next year.

The staff at Monadelphous Engineering would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Safe and Prosperous New Year.

Outback Landscaping & Supplies Would like to wish everyone a huge Christmas and fantastic New Year and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

The Management and staff at OneSteel would like to thank their clients for their patronage during 2003.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Safe and Happy New Year.

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Beauty and health - the best gifts of all Roxby Downs’ newest beauty therapist Cindy Rowlands opened her doors to the public last month.

Cindy, who will operate Roxby’s Nail and Beauty out of the Tandales Hair and Beauty Salon, brings two years of beauty therapy experience with her to the new salon.

She offers a complete and confidential service, indicative of her background in some of Adelaide’s most professional salons.

Summer’s the perfect time to treat yourself at Roxby’s Nail and Beauty – whether you’d like a full leg and bikini wax for those long days at the pool, or a relaxing pedicure and polish, complete with massage, to make the most of summer footwear and fashions.

In fact, in the warmer months, its especially important for local residents to think of their skin.

“Almost everybody up here has dehydrated, sun-damaged skin,” Cindy said.

“Why not come in for your free skin consult and find out what you need to get the best from your skin in Roxby’s harsh summer conditions.”

Talk to Cindy about her complete range of beauty and nail services – waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, manicures and pedicures, facials and massage.

NEW BUSINESS… Roxby Downs’ newest beauty therapist Cindy Rowlands opened her doors to the public last month. She will operate Roxby’s Nail and Beauty out of the Tandales Hair and Beauty Salon in Roxby Downs.

Treat your partner, your mother or yourself to a Christmas pedicure or manicure, with massage and polish.

Or mention this editorial to receive a free eyebrow wax with any facial treatment or leg waxing in December.

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ROXBY DOWNS AREA SCHOOL fortnightly newsletter This community page is paid for by the Roxby Downs Area School

SCHOOL SNIPPETS A message from the Principal

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Miss Trasy…R/1 classes have continued to find out about Christmas customs and traditions in other countries.

We have learnt about the ‘Christmas Tree’ and the ‘Golden Angel’ from Germany and ‘St Lucia’ in Sweden.

Mrs Nitschke…Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells! We are singing Christmas songs and using all the instruments for our last music lessons of the year.

Ms Bartsch…’Tis the season to be jolly!’ And we are really jolly in our classroom preparing for Christmas and presentation night.

Ms Andrews…We have started to decorate our classroom with beautiful decorations and artwork. Come and see.

Mrs Zeptner…Our class is busy getting ready for concert night on Tuesday. Hope you enjoyed what you saw. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Headstart…We are enjoying working with the year six class, learning our song and making our props for concert night. We are busy making Christmas decorations for the classroom.

Miss Campbell-Colquhoun…Wow! What a busy time it has been, getting ready to finish off the year. We have been completing lots of assessment tasks, and now we’re onto the fun activities; making Christmas decorations!

Mrs Eastwood…We’ve been busy doing Christmas activities to make our room bright and colourful. We had a Christmas sing-a-long Friday night before our sleepover. It was very exciting!

Miss Underwood...We’ve been doing fantastic Christmas activities with Mrs Ramsey’s and Miss C-C’s class. And happy birthday to all the big six-year-olds in our class this month.

Miss Nash...We’ve been doing lots of Christmas crafts and we performed our Christmas play, which was written by Sister Patricia. Good work!

Uniform shop is open...

TUESDAY 8.45am – 9.15am THURSDAY 3pm –3.30pm Orders and money can be left in the labelled box at front office.

Credit card payments to the school Bursar.

Collection from office.

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Sister Pat’s

May the gladness of Christmas, which is hope, the spirit of Christmas, which is peace and the heart of Christmas, which is love, be yours in this season and all through 2004.

Dec 5 Dec 5 Jan 27

R-10 Assembly, 11.45am.

Last day of Term 4 2pm dismissal.

Term 1 commences.

Roxby Downs Area School wishes all its staff, students and their families a safe and happy Christmas holiday!

See you in the new year!

& Da tes to RRemember emember Dates

Upcoming Ev ents Events

Dear Parents & Friends This is our last newsletter for 2003.

Again we have had another successful school year with students, staff and involved parents achieving much.

Following are some excerpts from my speech to the 7-12 Presentation Night which was held last Tuesday night. I’m sure all who attended would agree what a great night this was and what talented students and staff we have here at this school.

This year, our students have continued to show their diverse talents and abilities and have excelled in a number of areas.

Our sports teams have done particularly well with our football, netball, swimming, athletics and basketball teams being successful at district and state level.

In Performing Arts, our dance team won the Rural Rave dance competition and we once again engaged in the highly successful Newmet dance programme.

Academically many of our students have made significant progress even though we have some of the highest student transition rates in the state. We are quietly confident that our senior school results will be the best for some years as early indicators are very promising.

Our school’s facilities while always excellent have improved markedly again this year with the latest $1.8 million upgrade. The new senior school block also has provided a quality teaching and learning area for our Year 11’s and 12’s. We have also dedicated extra teaching staff in these years to further enhance the school’s senior school profile in the community by providing better learning opportunities for these students.

All of our efforts at this end of the school are beginning to pay dividends as our student numbers are increasing, our provision of face to face lessons have increased, the appointment of school captains as student leaders has been very positive, and we are getting together a team of committed, experienced and successful teachers in this area.

Particular congratulations go to this year’s Year 12s who have been great contributors and leaders in our school throughout the year. We will certainly miss them but look to this year’s Year 11s to take up the challenge and be even more successful next year. We wish all our Year 12’s and all students leaving our school all the very best in the future.

We hope you will carry fond memories of your time here.

Congratulations and thank you to all of the dedicated teaching and support staff who have put in 110 percent for the benefit of all our students this year. Special thanks to Ms Lyndall Craker with Student Voice, Mr Tobias O’Connor IT Coordinator, Mrs Lyn Ferenci the Middle School Coordinator, Ms Emily Lockyer Science/Maths Coordinator, Mrs Jos Fox the 7-12 Assistant Principal and of course Mrs Kath Macalister the Deputy.

I thank staff for filling in for me so ably while I have been away from the school working in a District capacity for the last term and a half, particularly Mrs Macalister who was in many respects the acting Principal.

Special thanks to the Parents & Friends Committee led by Mrs Sheila Culf for all of their work with fundraising, ground development, uniform ordering and distribution and Market Day organisation.

I extend my appreciation to the Governing Council for their commitment to the school, its planning, policy development and general governance.

These parents led ably by the Chairperson Mr Peter Wooldridge have all done very well again this year.

We also say a big thank you for Western Mining’s continued support each year of our school. They are most generous as their subsidy has help provide new playground equipment, Performing Arts programmes and extra senior school staffing this year.

As we look back on another very busy and

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productive year we see the foundation is there once again for us to look forward to 2004 with much optimism.

Every effort will continue to be directed towards developing Roxby Downs Area School into a world class learning facility and with your help we can achieve this.

R-6 …Congratulations to all involved in the R-6 concert last Tuesday night.

Well done and thanks to all students and staff for putting on such great performances. Hopefully some photos from the night will be included in the next Monitor. Special thanks to Mrs Pam Pedler for all of her hard work and leadership this year as Assistant Principal R-2, Ms Renae Methofer for her hard work with Student Voice R-6 and Belinda Ramsey for her work as 3-6 Literacy & Numeracy Coordinator. We also wish Belinda & Ben all the best as they await the arrival of their first child early in January.

Barry Wakelin Community Award – Barb Meschede…Congratulations to Barb Meschede who won this year’s Barry Wakelin Community Award.

Barb has been a hard working and enthusiastic contributor to our school for many years. She has been Groundsperson here for 5 years and also worked hard for the Parents & Friends Committee. Barb retires to Port Broughton at the end of the year with her husband Manfred. We thank her for all of her contributions to our school and wish her well in the future.

Congratulations and Farewell…Congratulations to Mr Marcus Knill who has won the Principal’s position at Kimba Area School for 2004. Mr Knill has contributed greatly to our school over the last 4 years and we wish him well.

As always there is a turnover of staff from year to year. While we are sad to see staff leave for new schools this then gives an opportunity for others to take up these challenges here.

Congratulations to Mrs Carol Lindner for winning the R-12 Assistant Principal position for Student Services. We look forward to Carol coordinating all Student Services here in the coming 3 years.

At this stage we thank the following staff who will be leaving at the year’s end for all of their hard work and commitment to our school.

Rosie Willson, Renae Hallion, Renae Methofer, Ali Speight, Marcus Knill, Tobias O’Connor, Concetta De Leo, Marilyn Eastwood, Denise Trewartha, Penny Shepley, Barb Meschede and Brooke Speight.

There may be one or two updates as the staffing process continues however we expect this process to continue even into the holidays.

Class lists for 2004 will be displayed in the Library the week before school commences in 2004 when staffing positions have been finalised.

A New Gera…Well done to Steve Gera and Sam Dalgety on the safe arrival of their new baby Michael.

One look at the young fellow and you can see he has more hair than his father!

Read-a-thon…Thank you to all students who participated this year raising $1345. This money will be used to buy many great new books for our students. Well done to the highest money raisers: Patrick Leong (Yr 1) $119.45, Alicia Ruta (Rec) $116.00), Maya Hudson (Yr 2) $110.00, Shalise Mallinson (Yr 4) $50.00. Thanks to Wendy Kruger from “Wendys” for the vouchers in support of this.

End of Year…School will conclude at 2pm this Friday, December 5. We will have a special end of year assembly at 11.45am in Stadium 1. We hope to farewell those that who are leaving and give out final certificates. Student reports will be sent home with students at 2pm or can be collected from the front office from Monday 8th December until Friday 19th December. School recommences on Tuesday, January 27, 2004.

Happy and Safe Christmas Holidays…From all of us here I extend to everyone in our school community all the very best wishes for a safe and happy holiday period. We look forward to the new year with much optimism. Thank you to all who have helped make our school such a great place to be in 2003 - we look forward to your support again in 2004.

Jim Michalanney - Principal

STAFF REQUIRED Roxby Downs Area School Outside School Hours Care Vacancies exist for qualified (Level 4) and unqualified relief staff to work in our before, after and vacation care programs.

Experience in child care preferred, but not essential for unqualified position. Diploma in Child Care essential for Level 4 position.

Applicants must be reliable, flexible and have a genuine interest in children.

Willingness to work in the school holidays is essential.

Please call OSHC Director Nicki Moore on 0417 813 209 for any further information.

Instrumental workshops

On Thursday, November 13, Mr Greg Curnow, our brass and percussion DUCT teacher visited Roxby Downs Area School to conduct faceto-face lessons with his students.

He also visited several Yr 3 and 4 classes to recruit new brass students for 2004.

Lessons occur once a week over the phone and visits to schools occur once per term.

Students are also invited to participate in the annual Music Camp held for Far North schools.

If your child is interested in learning the trumpet or trombone, please forward their name to Jenni Nitschke, Music Teacher at RDAS.

Puppet performances On Friday, November, 14 R-7 students attended this year’s final visiting performance “Journey Through the Shadows of Time”.

This very special puppet show by the OZO Shadow Theatre was a collection of stories, myths and legends from China, India, South East Asia, Australia, Greece, Turkey and America.

Students were also shown how the puppets were made and manipulated.

This unique show has been touring for over 30 years to schools around Australia.

Jennifer Crone, who is a documentary producer for the ABC, SBS and BBC, and her cinematographer were also with the OZO Theatre.

She is currently filming a television documentary on the OZO Brothers.

The object of filming their visit was to show them performing in our unique community and show the reactions of the children who come to see the shows.

We may see Roxby Downs on national TV!

Wakelin award AWARD...RDAS Groundsperson Barb Meschede was recognised for her efforts at the school last week when she was awarded the Barry Wakelin Award.

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Year 7-12 student awards

NEITA...Teacher Carol Lindner was recognised for t e a c h i n g excellence this year.

Congratulations to Carol The Governing Council and school community successfully nominated a Roxby Downs Area School NEITA teacher.

NEITA stands for “National Excellence In Teaching Awards”.

The accolade was announced at an R-12 staff meeting by Deputy Principal, Mrs Kath Macalister, that Mrs Carol Lindner was awarded with the nomination and will officially receive this at tomorrow’s assembly.

The purpose of these prestigious Awards is to honour and recognise excellent teachers and highlight the work, not only of individual teachers throughout Australia and New Zealand, but also the team contribution of all teachers in every school.

Carol was nominated for three main reasons.

Firstly, for her innovation and collaborative leadership in implementing the “Stretch” programme.

This is a literacy intervention programme originally designed for Primary students who need extra support.

It has expanded to the Middle School this year.

Secondly, for Carol’s leadership and support of colleagues, parents and students, far beyond what is expected of a teacher.

Thirdly, for Carol’s dedication to students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Carol is now eligible for consideration for one of 150 local merit awards, or one of 100 State and Territory awards to be presented in state capitals in May next year.

Congratulations Carol, from the staff and students at Roxby Downs Area School.

The Roxby Downs Area School awards were presented tor Year 712 students last week.

Class achievement awards were presented to: Mikaela Aldenhoven for Year 12 (Mrs Kate Bennie), Tanya Bilka - Year 11 (Ms Sarah Van Dyke /Mr Dan Bradley), Amanda Kittel Year 10 (Mr Michael Roper), Paige Aldenhoven - Year 10 (Mr Rob Walker), Stuart Ferenci - Year 9 (Mr Shane Hodgson), Jamie-Lee Oldfield - Year 9 (Ms Lyndall Craker), Laura Gray - Year 8 (Mr Dan Cojocea), Zak Zeptner - Year 8 (Mrs Kate Whittaker), Rebecca Clancy - Year 8 (Mrs Lyn Ferenci), Wayne Parker - Year 7 (Mr Tobias O’Connor), Sam Tyler - Year 7 (Mrs Sharon Fuss), Linda-Jane Bowden - Year 7 (Mrs Ali Speight).

Class effort awards were presented to: Natasha Bilka for Year 12 (Mrs Kate Bennie), Stephanie Foster Year 11 (Ms Sarah Van Dyke /Mr Dan Bradley), Petra Sheppard Year 10 (Mr Michael Roper), Melissa Roach - Year 10 (Mr Rob Walker), Melissa Pidgeon - Year 9 (Mr Shane Hodgson), Verity Casserly - Year 9 (Ms Lyndall Craker), Carly McPhail - Year 8 (Mr Dan Cojocea), Kate Zwar - Year 8 (Mrs Kate Whittaker), Leticia Davies - Year 8 (Mrs Lyn Ferenci), Camille Bennie - Year 7 (Mr Tobias O’Connor), Courtney Louw - Year 7 (Mrs Sharon Fuss), Toby Sutherland - Year 7 (Mrs Ali Speight).

Class effort awards were presented to: Special awards were presented to: Matt Schodde - Year 9 (Mr Shane Hodgson), Emily Traeger - Year 9 (Ms Lyndall Craker), Cody Lee -

Year 8 (Mr Dan Cojocea), Kateland Fraser - Year 8 (Mrs Kate Whittaker), Todd Roberts - Year 8 (Mrs Lyn Ferenci), Zack Netherton - Year 7 (Mr Tobias O’Connor), Rachel Sheppard - Year 7 (Mrs Sharon Fuss), Callan Skinner - Year 7 (Mrs Ali Speight).

WMC Curriculum awards were presented to: Sarah Perrett for the Arts; Mikaela Aldenhoven for Science, Food and Technology, and English; Petra Sheppard for Health and Physical Education, Ross Gluyas for Mathematics; Tanya Bilka for Society and Environment, along with Computing and Technology Tanya Bilka received the year 7-12 Music Award, Year 10-12 Sport Award went to Damian Cunningham, Year 7-9 Sport Award Wayne Parker, Rite Wards Damian Cunningham and Chelsea-Lea Vandenberg, Most Consistent Year 7-9 Laura Gray, Most Consistent Year 10-12 Justin Aitchenson, Citizenship Year 7-9 Rebecca Clancy.

Citizenship Year 10-12 Natasha Bilka, Principal’s Award Rebecca Clancy and Tanya Bilka, Integrity & Caring Award Rebecca Clancy, Caltex Allrounder Natasha Bilka, Peer Mediation Matthew Plant, Distance Education/Open Access Ross Gluyas, Academic Excellence Ross Gluyas.

RDAS Groundsperson Barb Mesched received the Barry Wakelin award, while Wendy Hunt and Frankie Wilson received awards for ‘Excellence of Service to School’.

Keep an eye out for the junior presentation photos in the next issue of The Monitor Newspaper.

DESIGNERS…Song book cover designers Kimberley Smith, Tegan Gilbertson and arts coordinator Jenni Nitschke.

Local girls in song book design comp This year Roxby Downs Area School had eight entries in the 2004 Song Book cover design competition, with Kimberley Smith and Tegan Gilbertson’s designs being chosen to go to Adelaide for judging.

There were 140 entries from all over the state, all with an amazing variety of styles, themes and colour.

The winner was a Modbury South Pri-

mary student with her artwork including part of the world, flags, a rainbow serpent, Sturt Desert Pea and a sketch of Wilpena Pound.

Kimberley Smith and Tegan Gilbertson received a certificate for their participation and their entries will be displayed at the Festival Theatre during the Concert series in September next year, before being returned.

Rainbow readers celebrate year of successes

STUDENTS...Student award recipients, from left, Carly McPhail, Cody Lee and Laura Gray.

AWARDS...Year 7-12 award winners, from left, Wayne Parker, Camille Bennie, Zack Netherton.

RAINBOW READERS...Students participating in Roxby Downs Area School’s Rainbow Reading program enjoyed an end-of-year break-up party at the school last week.

PRESENTATION...Marcus Knill presents a Rainbow Reading certificate to Skye Kelly.

ICE CREAM...Josh Towler receives an end-of-year ice cream from co-ordinator Penny Shepley.

Literacy and numeracy tests analysed

RECIPIENTS...Some of the year 7-12 academic award recipients announced at last week’s presentation night, from left, Stuart Ferenci, Melissa Pidgeon and Matthew Schodde.

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The LaN tests were held earlier this year for the Year 3 and 5 students at Roxby Downs Area School.

The results were sent home to Parents/ Caregivers last week and are being analysed by teachers to ensure programs and support are put in place for 2004.

The LaN test is a means of documenting students’ progress against the state average.

The LaN is a ‘snapshot’ of students’ ability in literacy and numeracy under test conditions, conditions that they

aren’t exposed to on a daily basis.

For the Year 3s this form of testing is new and therefore the results may not reflect students’ true abilities in these areas. In fact, it is widely agreed that no single form of assessment reflects the real ability or potential of a learner.

If Parents are concerned about their child’s overall progress on these tests, they should contact their child’s teacher for further clarification.

Belinda Ramsey, Quality Teaching and Learning Coordinator.

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COUNCIL NEWS

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COUNCIL SNIPPETS

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Water Accounts Account reminders are now being printed.

These are due for payment by 9 December 2003.

Electricity Accounts Unpaid electricity accounts for the September 2003 quarterly billing must be paid urgently to avoid disconnection.

Upcoming Works All stormwater drains and side entry pits to be cleared.

Water Main A new water main to service sporting areas (Opal Road) has now been successfully completed.

Playgrounds Drink fountains are currently being repaired and cleared of blockages.

Tenders Tenders for Stage 2, Richardson Place are currently being called. Tenders close 12 December 2003 at 5.00pm.

Local Website Visit your local website. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com Street Lighting When reporting faulty or non functional lights, please ensure that the full address is given – in vicinity of house number and street name.

Bushfire Prevention Council’s Bushfire Prevention Officer (Trevor Kroemer) recently attended a meeting at Mambray Creek. Pamphlets can be obtained from Council on the Act and Regulations as appropriate to the upcoming fire season. The local Bushfire Prevention committee has also recently met. The next meeting will be to discuss the upgrading of the Roxby Downs Bushfire Prevention Plan.

Microchip scanning of dogs and cats Facilities to scan for micro chips in dogs and cats will soon be available through the Council. A mircochip scanner has been supplied by the Dog and Cat Management Board for use by all Councils.

Community Plan Copies of the Report of the Community Board’s meeting held on 18 November 2003 in preparation of Roxby’s Community Vision and Plan are available from the Council Office.

Township Maps Laminated township maps are now available from the Council office. Please phone to make inquiries.

Annual Report Copies of Council’s 2002/03 Annual Report are available from the Council Office Road Closure Richardson Place will be closed between 4pm on Saturday December 6 and 1.00am Sunday December 7 for the annual Christmas Pageant.

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 Monday to Friday.—9am to 5pm

Incorporating ROXBY POWER (Electricity Supply) ROXBY WATER (Water & Sewerage Services) Richardson Place PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Email - roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After Hours Emergency Contact Ph - 0418 892 870 Page 18 - Thursday, December 4, 2003

Roxby Downs will host the first annual Outback Fringe Festival - a three-day artistic extravaganza from Friday, March 19, through to Sunday, March 21, 2004 It promises a unique experience in the beautiful settings of Roxby Downs and will reflect the multicultural population of Outback South Australia.

The community-inspired Outback Fringe Festival will showcase the best in live music and entertainment, as well as featuring a number of local and regional artists. Workshops, market stalls, and live music will be part of the weekend entertainment.

Performers from all parts of SA and our own talented locals will present a wonderful program that will include performances, film festival, cultural shows as well as children’s activities running throughout the three day event.

The result of this combination is a spectacular array of comedy, theatre, dance, music and visual arts not to be missed!

Join in, or just kick back while sampling some of the delicious food available from the ‘Fringe Bazaar’ while trying to find that unusual bargain or unique gift.

Check out the work of some of the region’s best artists, alongside some of Australia’s biggest names in art, attracted to the festival by the inauguaral ‘Future Art Prize’.

The first annual Roxby Downs Future Art Prize exROXBY DOWNS ART PRIZE OUTBACK FRINGE FESTIVAL (March 19-21, 2004) Entries by January 31, 2004 For more info call Suzanne (08) 8671 2001 or 0408 319 363

hibition will run from March 5 to March 30.

In all, a total of $3000 in awards will be presented to winning artists - first prize - $2000 second prize $750 and third prize - $250.

The official opening of the Art Prize will take place on Friday, March 19, with judging of the exhibition on Sunday, March 21.

For further information contact Suzanne Burgess – ph 0408 319 363 or e-mail s.burgess@iinet.net.au The Outback Fringe Festival will provide a fantastic opportunity to have access to some of the country’s best performing arts - not to mention bringing people together from the Outback. Communities, such as Roxby Downs, Woomera and Andamooka will be able to participate in a range of new cultural experiences, learn new skills and above all have fun celebrating our great place.

A range of players will support the Outback Fringe Festival including Northern Regional Development Board, Country Arts SA, Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Roxby Downs Council Only fifteen weeks to go till the first Outback Fringe Festival, so keep reading The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper and we’ll keep you informed about the new and exciting ways you’ll be able to be involved.

For further information contact Fringe Festival Coordinator Megan Barker – ph 0417 870 012 or email culture@roxbydowns.net.

SEEKING STALL HOLDERS

Arts – Crafts – Foodstalls

OUTBACK FRINGE FESTIVAL Saturday, March 20, 2004

For more information call Megan Barker 0418 870 012

culture@roxbydowns.net

Community Board continues NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS to document public opinion Council Rates At present the Roxby Downs Community Board has been formed to develop a Community Vision and Implementation Plan that will guide community actions in Roxby Downs for the next ten years.

The Board’s role is to engage the wider community, listen to their concerns and aspirations and record their vision for the future.

During the six months consultation period, the Board will be gathering information, views and comments from across the whole community.

The feedback and information gathered will be developed into a community vision and a plan of action designed to deliver the vision.

A key to the development of the vi-

sion and the action plan is to gain the broadest possible range of comment and ideas from all sections of the community.

The Board is using a number of methods which currently include a series of briefings from community leaders on key topics. Thus far, Youth, Alcohol, Housing and the Welcome and Retention of New Arrivals have been discussed.

Also planned is a public meeting, while a separate ‘Listening to Roxby’ survey will also be undertaken.

Importantly a questionnaire for businesses and community organisations has recently been sent, so if your business or organisation has not received yours, then please contact the Council office for a copy.

Council is concerned that a number of property owners are regularly failing to pay their rates within the prescribed period under the Local Government Act. Council relies on this revenue to upkeep the town – ie street lighting, parks and gardens, roads and general maintenance etc.

Following a review and discussion with Council Auditors, any rates that have more than two instalments in arrears will be forwarded to our Collection Agency for recovery.

We realise that some people experience financial difficulty and encourage rate payers to contact Bronnie Warren at the Council offices on 8671 0010 to organise a payment arrangement.

Fines of two per cent will apply to all arrears.

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CLASSIFIEDS & REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

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WEIGHT WATCHERS…Meetings held every Tuesday at the TAFE Campus, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Weigh-in at 5.30pm, meeting starts at 6.15pm. Starting December 2, 2003. Come along and enjoy our friendly, supportive meeting.

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Refrigeration Mechanic Fully qualified – 40-50 hours per week

LINANDREWS Real Estate

Cultural Precinct Co-ordinator

Lot 308 Government Road Mortgagee in Possession 3 bedroom shack and workshop, needs some work and TLC. Auction December 18, 2003 at 12 noon on site. (Lower price range)

ANDAMOOKA AUCTION Lot 414 Government Road Neat 2 bedroom home, built-in cupboards, big living room, fenced yard, low $30,000. Auction December 18, 2003 at 12.30pm on site.

Lin Andrews Real Estate Roxby Downs Shop 3, Richardson Place (next to Post Office)

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FOR SALE Family home of 3 good size bedrooms plus study. Fabulous entertainment area including inground saltwater pool with shade sail. New double garage with roller door and much more.

List with us and receive $100 Foodland voucher *Offer expires December 12, 2003

Applications close Wednesday, 10th December 2003

Lead Baggage Handler We are seeking a mature, reliable and responsible person to fill the position at the Olympic Dam airport.

Wayne Lawson 0421 636 338

We are offering the successful applicant 6 hours per day Monday to Friday plus weekend work on rotating roster and some public holidays may have to be worked.

All training in the aviation side will be provided by Regional Express.

Please send all application letters and resumes to the following: Attention:

Lesley Hancock Roxby Travel PO Box 397 Roxby Downs SA 5725

Applications close on December 10, 2003.

Application letters will not be accepted after this date.

EMPLOYMENT…Do you need extra cash? Are you teachable? Go to www.mumshomebiz.com/ 4nrg or call 8219 0151.

EMPLOYMENT…Fully qualified hairdresser wanted for immediate start. 1 – 2 days per week.

Hours and days negotiable. For details please call Karina or Kelly on 8671 1930.

David Murley 0412 050 200

first” u o y g n i t t “Pu (08) 8395 2233 1289 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091

The position involves: • Marshalling and refueling of Aircraft • Unloading and loading of aircraft • Safety checks of equipment – regarding air BP • Refueling and cleaning of hire cars • Plus general duties around airport

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For further information, please contact Suzanne Burgess on 0408 319 363 or email: s.burgess@iinet.net.au

POSITION VACANT

properties

Phone: 8671 2000

Does this sound like you? Then read on!

We are seeking a dynamic self motivated & professional person with demonstrated skills in management and experience in the arts and tourism industry.

Ideally you will posess secondary qualifications, or experience in tourism, arts, hospitality or business management.

Sound understanding of marketing, business management and knowledge of tourism and arts products is also essential.

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FOR SALE…Four bedroom house, with ensuite and family room. Wooden kitchen, large entertainment area, in-ground pool. For further details, phone 8671 2337 or 0416 024 061.

FOR SALE IN ROXBY DOWNS…four bedroom house, main with ensuite and walk through robe, with built-ins in all other rooms. Ducted cooling throughout, gas heating. Large 20x40x10 shed.

Paved area surrounded by established garden beds, with complete irrigated lawn and gardens. $245,000 ono. Phone 0407 919 847.

Don’t trust just anyone with your valuable investment.

Property Consultant Geoff Chick knows the local market and can help you get results!

RENTAL PROPERTIES ACCOMMODATION... Two bedroom caravan, partly furnished with hard annexe. Myall Grove Caravan Park, 23 Casuarina Way. Contact Mark on 0411 878 006. $180 per week.

FOR RENT…Two bedroom unit in group of three $200 per week. Phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

TO RENT…One bedroom, furnished home in Andamooka $90 per week. Phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

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Our Cultural Facility is now seeking the right person for the job.

A unique position in a unique location, working with the arts, culture, tourism, theatre, hospitality and the community.

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TO RENT…Three bedroom, partly furnished home in Andamooka $110 - $120 per week.

Phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

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Dirt circuit presentations at the Red Dunes Raceway

LIFE MEMBERS…Geoff Munro and Kat McKinnon were presented with Life Membership to the Roxby Downs Dirt Circuit Racing Club at the recent presentation night.

OPEN WHEELERS…Season winners in their class are Geoff Munro, second, Paul Williams – first, and Steven Webber – third.

STANDARDS…Damien Jones first, Ruth Dempsey second and Jason Norris third for the year.

JAN JONES… Jan and Damien Jones were presented the Ron Hudson Memorial Trophy for their outstanding contribution to the club. Pictured with the trophies is Jan Jones.

THE ROXBY DOWNS GOLF CLUB INC. would like to thank their sponsors for the 2003 season.

Without your support we couldn’t survive.

One Steel David Moss Roxby Downs Tavern Brambles Diversified Olympic Dam Haulage Intergraph Dyno Nobel Cavpower SDS Ausminco WMC Thiess Services Monadelphous FAG Bearings AMEC Protec Pacific Unité Accountants

Foodland Heading Contractors Atlas Copco Bray Controls CJT Resources Meyers Engineering Roxby Traders Eurest OD Transport Coates / Wreckair Concord Engineering Orica Sandvik Olex John Crane / P Pumps Kempe Hydraulics ITT Flygt

Thank you and may we wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year.

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LADIES…Tania Johnson first, Ruth Dempsey second and Karen Clements claimed third for the season (not pictured).

Roxby Downs Dirt Circuit club hosted its annual presentation night on Saturday, November 22, 2003, at the Red Dunes Raceway.

The evening kicked off with the popular ‘Oilies Presentations’ - awards from club members to drivers commorating a variety of embarassing moments throughout the season.

The highlight of the night was the awarding of life memberships to long-time club supporters Geoff Munro and Kat McKinnon.

On-track favourite Damien Jones and his wife, behind-the-scenes stalwart Jan Jones also received recognition for outstanding contributions to the club as recipients of the Ron Hudson Memorial Trophy.

These results are for the overall 2003 season were as follows: Ladies...First Tania Johnson, second Ruth Dempsey, and third Karen Clements.

Standards...First Damien Jones, second Ruth Dempsey, and third Jason Norris.

Modifieds...First Wayne Dempsey, second Steve Keller, and third Deb Beenham.

Open/Modifieds...First Paul Arnold, second Richard McPhee, and third Carl Bartlett.

Open Wheelers...First Paul Williams, second Geoff Munro, and third Steven Webber.

Fastest times for the 2003 season.

Standards - Damien Jones.

Modifieds - Wayne Dempsey.

Open/Modifieds - Paul Arnold.

Open Wheelers - Geoff Munro.

Club Champion for 2003 - Wayne Dempsey.

Dempsey broke a club record this year after being named club champion for the fourth year in a row.

Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club will host its Annual General Meeting on December 6 - all are welcome.

MODIFIEDS… Pictured holding their trophies for the 2003 season Deb Beenham third, Steve Keller second, Wayne Dempsey first at their recent presentation night.

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Night golf swings into action as golf season ends C-GRADE...Sponsor representative George Katsimaglis with last week’s CGrade winner Dave Gibson. November 22 represented the last game of golf for the 18-hole season at Roxby Downs Golf Club, but twilight and summer golf will begin.

B-GRADE...Sponsor representative George Katsimaglis with B-Grade winner, Andrew Wellington, and A-Grade winner Robin Passmore .

November 22, 2003 The last game of golf for the 18 hole season of 2003 was sponsored by ITT FLYGT Australia.

The sponsors, being very keen rugby union fans, and with Australia in the final of the Rugby World Cup, the night golf was changed to a nine hole Stableford.

The golfers were then treated to a feast of nibbles and a barbecue while watching the RWC final on a big screen.

But before the entertainment, golf had to be played.

The conditions were a lot cooler than earlier in that week.

The first group of golfers tee-ed off at 4.30pm in warm but pleasant conditions.

Nine holes seemed to suit most of the golfers with good scores recorded.

For something different on the day there was a change in novelties.

On the first, there was ‘closest to tee’ won by Di Beveridge.

The second had ‘best second shot’ won by Robin Passmore only inches form the hole.

The fourth had the normal ‘nearest the pin’ won by Pete Lindner.

The sixth was the traditional ‘longest drive’ for men and ladies and juniors won by Rod Banks. (Ladies couldn’t stay on fairway).

The seventh had the ‘best third shot’ won by Robin Passmore, the shot was pin high but

off the green.

The ninth is the ITT Flygt hole and of course there was a ‘longest drive’ on this whole for all grades, won by Rod Banks with a very good drive.

The overall results were in Grades and were: Ladies Runner-up - Jana Jamnicky with 17 points.

Winner - Di Beveridge with 18 points.

C Grade Runner-up - John Freeman with 21 points.

Winner David Gibson with 23 points.

B Grade Runner-up - Christian McArthur with 18 points.

Winner - Andy Wellington with 23 points.

A Grade Runner-up - Darren Lloyd with 20 points.

Winner - Robin Passmore with 20 points on count-back from Darren.

Summer golf will start on Sunday, December 7, 2003 at 7.30 - 8am tee off .

The game will be a nine hole Stableford.

Summer golf is open to non-members who wish to play.

Just turn up or contact Di Beveridge on 0419 648 359.

If you want to start earlier than 7.30am please let Di Beveridge know.

Twilight golf will also kick off on December 5, 2003.

Tee-off from 4:30pm.

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Riders have responsibilities on and off-road Junior basketball results Roxby Downs Motorcross president Mel Vanzati is calling for local motorcyclists to be more aware of their responsibilities as riders.

“We’ve got a lot of members, and I’d like to think that those paid members are the ones out there being responsible,” she said.

The club, which has been operating successfully for more than eight years, boasts a roster of more than 150 junior and senior members.

However, Mrs Vanzati believe this represents a little more than half of the motorbike-owners in Roxby Downs and the surrounding region.

“And some of those people don’t want to join our club because they want to ride in a more endurance, ‘pony express’ kind of environment,” she said.

“But if those riders were willing to come along, join the club, be part of the committee, then maybe we could lobby council and find grants to create that kind of track out here - if there really is the demand for it.

The call comes in response to long-term local concerns about offroad bikes on local roads.

Axehead Rd resident Barbara Meschede says she has been concerned about the speed of local riders outside her home for the 13 years she has lived in Roxby Downs.

“It’s as if there’s no speed limit along that road and everyone wants to be in pole position,” she told The Monitor last week.

“I’ve lost two dogs, killed on that road and I’d like to see it policed more or maybe some kind of residential speed limit.

“I’d like the area to be a non-bike zone altogether if I could.

“We’ve been saying for a long time that, if nothing’s done about it, there would be a death.”

In fact, investigations are underway in relation to

Saturday, November 29, November Under 10 Girls (Participation Division) - Flames 24 defeated Rangers 8. Capitals 21 defeated Breakers 9.

Under 10 Boys (Participation Division) - Wizards 19 defeated Magic 16.

Lakers 10 defeated Bulls 4. Raptors 20 defeated Sonics 13.

Under 13 Girls - Bullets 28 defeated Lightning 26. Rangers 30 defeated Flames 4. Breakers 20 defeated Capitals 15.

Under 13 Boys - Crocs 46 defeated Tigers 20. Razorbacks 33 defeated Taipans 29. Wildcats defeated Bullets 18.

Under 18 Mixed - Giants 38 defeated Taipans 31. Kings 61 defeated Hawks 34. Breakers 43 tied with Wildcats 43.

Saturday November 15, 2003 Under 10 Girls (Participation Division) - Capitals 34 defeated Rangers 14. Lightning 22 defeated Breakers 8.

Under 10 Boys (Participation Division) - Raptors 20 defeated Lakers 6.

Spurs 10 defeated Magics 8. Wizards 22 defeated Bulls 14.

Under 13 Girls - Breakers 44 de-

feated Lightning 6. Rangers 24 defeated Capitals 20. Bullets 24 defeated Flames 12.

Under 13 Boys - Tigers 55 defeated Bullets 6. Razorbacks 42 defeated Wildcats 13. Taipans 35 defeated Crocs 4.

Under 18 Mixed - Giants 68 defeated Wildcats 19. Breakers 77 defeated Kings 19. Hawks 59 defeated Taipans 40.

Saturday November 22, 2003 Under 10 Girls (Participation Division) - Lightning 24 defeated Rangers 4. Flames 35 defeated Capitals 23.

Under 10 Boys (Participation Division) - Raptors 13 defeated Bulls 10. Magic 11 defeated Lakers 4.

Sonics 26 defeated Spurs 18.

Under 13 Girls - Rangers 26 defeated Lightning 22. Capitals 24 defeated Flames 12. Bullets 26 defeated Breakers 25.

Under 13 Boys - Razorbacks 32 defeated Tigers 22. Taipans 38 defeated Wildcats 8. Bullets 30 defeated Crocs 26.

Under 18 Mixed - Kings 43 defeated Giants 27. Hawks 54 defeated Breakers 47. Taipans 43 defeated Wildcats 31.

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SAFER RIDING...Local motorcross youths, clockwise from front, Logan Hodgetts, 8, Danhi-Rae, 11, and Joel Vanzati, 8, are part of the Roxby Downs Motorcross club which is calling on local riders to be ride responsibly. a recent motorbike-related death on the ‘telegraph road’ at Olympic Dam. Police report charges have not yet been laid, but a Roxby Downs man allegedly riding an unregistered motorbike was involved in the incident on October 23.

In addition to the danger to people posed by offroad motorcyclists, Roxby Downs Municipal Council and WMC resources have voiced their concerns about the environmental impact of off-road vehicles.

The pair met with De-

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partment for Environment and Heritage representatives last month to propose a management plan to minimise environmental disturbance as a result of off-road vehicles.

“We try to encourage our members not to ride in the bush because of the obvious environmental impacts, not to mention the dangers,” Mrs Vanzati told The Monitor.

“A lot of people used to ride at ‘the funbowl’, on the Andamooka Road, but it can be really dangerous with no set direction for riders - any minute a four-wheel drive or another bike could come over the track, going the opposite way,” she said.

With husband Carl and the family’s three adolescent children all regulars on the local track, the Vanzati family supports the club’s strict on-track safety requirements.

“You need all your pro-

tection to even get on the track - helmet, gloves, no shorts, no t-shirts, boots.”

Mrs Vanzati called on non-club members, with an interest in motorcross, to “join up” and be part of a commitment to cater to the wider dirt bike community in Roxby Downs.

“We know those people are out there because we’ve had riders using members’ keys, pulling up the fence at the track, or backing their trailers up and lifting bikes over onto the track,” she said.

“We’ve got an AGM coming up and we’re keen to see some new people join the committee and set some new directions for the club.

“If there’s a group out there which would really like to see more supercross stuff, or a longer endurance track, then they need to speak up, get active, and join us to push for more facilities.”

Friday night under lights at Woomera was an easy win to top side Olympic Dam who bundled out Woomera in 22 overs.

Olympic Dam 2/67: S Pearce 23no, D Eckermann 20no, A Wellington 13, A Searle 1/23, M Ingold 1/14.

Catches: C Payne 1.

Woomera 61, W Broome 22no, S Pearce 3/7, C Kenny 2/9, M Hoffmann 2/21, D Eckermann 1/2, S Coles 1/18. Stumpings: C Nichols 2 Catches: S Coles D Lloyd.

Saturday at Roxby Downs - Wanderers recorded their first win this

season over Rogues in a close test.

Wanderers 7/108: Robert Paxton 39, S Dunn 25no, G Briggs 24, B Dadleh 4/34, N Brazier 1/28, B Davis 1/29.

Catches: A Wooldridge 2, P Steer and K Teare 1.

Rogues 102: J Adams 22, A Graham 22, M Davis 14, G Basset 3/11, S Dunn 2/26, A Bennett 2/30, G Briggs 1/15, M Watkins 1/18. Stumpings: R Briggs 1. Catches: R Briggs, G Briggs, M Watkins, G Basset.

Premiership points: Olympic Dam – 25, Woomera – 13, Rogues - 12, Wanderers – 9.

Roxby’s senior basketball results Thursday, November 27, 2003 A Grade Women Little Devils 32 (R Schultz 11) defeated Eagles 28 (R Redden 12).

Devils 48 (N Richter 18) defeated Chocie Eagles 26 (B Penglase 12).

B Grade Women Eagles2 52 (J Kelly 24) defeated Eagles1 18 (T Arthurs, J Longmire, S Warr 4).

Wanderers/Devils 31 (J Petherick, L Robertson 10) defeated Jets 20 (D Zanker 10) Bulls 38 (L Girdham 23) defeated Devils 34.

Tuesday, November 25, 2003 C Grade Women Tandales/Jets 56 (L Hulbert 17) defeated

Spectres/Devils 24 (K McAdam 14).

Chocie Soldiers 40 (M Katzorte 20) defeated Cougars 12 (Trish Lloyd 6).

B Grade Men Magpies 52 (S McManus 19) defeated Chocie Soldiers 46 (R Shields 15).

OD Devils 39 (A Balnaves 11) defeated Bulls 19 (Jason Orr 10).

A Grade Men Bulls 58 (J Castle 15) defeated Bradken Bears 17 (A Kozlowski 10).

Chocie Soldiers 42 (J Stephens 16) defeated Jets 30 (B Day 9).

Thursday November 20, 2003 A Grade Women Devils 39 (N Richter 11) defeated Little Devils 20 (A Elson, P Simth, K Woods 5).

Eagles 57 (L Sutherland, K Fraser 18) defeated

Night owls bowling winds down for Christmas Game 8 Friday, November 28, 2003 Physical Rejects (66) defeated NFI (54). Enterprise (83) defeated Scrubbers (37). She Devils (65) defeated No Names(55).

Funky Frogs (80) defeated Balls’N’All (40).

Backfillers (73) defeated East Enders (47). Norms (81) defeated Yorkes (39).

The Night Owls will wind up on Friday, December 5, 2003.

There will be a light supper after the game for all players.

Game 7 Friday, November 21, 2003 She Devils (72) defeated Broad Spectrum (48). Enterprise (67) defeated Funky Frogs (53). No Names (62) defeated Back Fillers (58). NFI (79) defeated East Enders (41). Scrubbers (60) drew Yorkes (60).

Care Factor (79) defeated Balls “N”All (41). Physical Rejects (72) defeated Norms (48).

Chocie Eagles 27 (M Grantham 11).

B Grade Women Eagles2 61 (J Kelly 15) defeated Devils 22 (A Lamb 9).

Wanderers 26 (J Petherick 10) defeated SSA Cougars 25 (T Hill 10).

Jets 48 (D Zanker 22) defeated Eagles 22 (J Wylie 2).

Bulls 25 (M Crawford 11) defeated Devils2 23 (T Coombes 8).

Tuesday November 18, 2003 C Grade Women Tandales/Jets 23 (A Freeth 10) defeated Chocies 8 (R Richards 2).

Cougars 41 (M Thompson 11) defeated Spectres/Devils 10 (M Howie 4).

B Grade Men Bulls 42 (M Rowney 13) defeated Chocies 28 (R Olsen 9).

OD Devils 42 (M Turner 18) defeated Jets 20 (C Kenny 4).

A Grade Men Jets 49 (C Oldfield 23) defeated Bradken Bears/ Devils 36 (D Dyason 12).

Chocies 44 (J Stephens 12) defeated Mpr Magpies 33 (B McPaul 7).

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COACHES...Local volunteer basketball coaches, from left, front, Belinda Petherick (U14 girls), Leanne Kenny (U18 boys), Andrea Freeth (coaches coordinator), back, Joel Roberts (U16 boys) and Gary Sutherland (U16/U18 boys) are part of a 15-year legacy of volunteering which has laid the foundation for a strong tradition of junior basketball. Other volunteers donating their time to be part of Roxby Downs’ Intensive Training and Coaching program include Jason Castle (U16 girls), Nick Backhouse (U16/U18 boys), Donna-Lee Elson (U18 girls), Jack Drefke (U14 boys) and Kathy Lee (U12 boys).

Roxby Downs basketball coordinators are calling for local residents to be part of a 15-year volunteer coaching tradition which has laid the foundation for the community’s long-running success.

The ‘Intensive Training and Coaching’ program is administered by volunteer coaches who donate their time each week to help junior basketballers in the region build their skills.

These same volunteers facilitate many teams being able to travel for country and state competitions.

Local coaching coordinator Andrea Freeth said the association’s team of volunteer coaches were integral to the success of young local basketballers, including Roxby Downs’ five teenaged state representatives named last month.

“We still need more volunteers though, especially for our junior girls,” Ms Freeth said.

“Without volunteer coaches our kids can’t travel away.

“Most country towns don’t have the kind of talent and commitment that we have to call on - there aren’t many programs around like ours.

“The kids involved don’t have to travel away or compete to learn more about the sport - the ITC means they can really work on their skills right here in town.

“Any child that is registered with junior basketball locally can be part of the program.

“After 15 years, what we’re seeing now is that kids like Jason Castle and Belinda Petherick who came up through the program as players are passing their skills onto a new generation as coaches.”

Ms Freeth said she would be interested in hosting a coaching clinic locally if enough parents and players are interested in gaining their Level 0 coaching accreditations.

ITC trainings are held on Friday nights and Sundays.

For more information about the program, or to register your interest for a local coaching clinic, please phone Andrea Freeth - 8671 1561.

SPORT Volleyball results November 24 (Semi Final) A Grade - Volleroos 94 d Somfaw 55. Easybeats 76 d Prophets 61.

B Grade - Salmon Haters 122 d All Blacks 117.

Angry Beavers 84 d The VB’s 89 (3 sets – 1).

November 17 A Grade - Benders 85 d Somfaw 84. Easybeats 73 d Prophets 73 (2 sets – 1).

B Grade - Angry Beavers 93 d The VBs 71.

Salmon Haters 94 d All Blacks 91.

Wednesday netball November 26 (Semi Final) A Grade - Pearlers 30 d Hornridge 28. Mak Ladies 27 d Rebels1 25.

B Grade - Primemovers 27 d Masters 20. Shorties 26 d Rebels2 15.

Mixed - Miners1 27 d The Trevs 25. Blues 36 d Miners2 20.

November 19 A Grade - Hornridge 36 d Rebels1 20. Pearlers 33 d Keeches 18.

B Grade - Rebels2 36 d Shorties 18. Masters 36 d Primemovers 19.

Mixed - Miners1 29 d The Trevs 23. Miners2 51 d Blues 27.

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Community vetoes football merger A proposal for a local amalgamated football team to join the Spencer Gulf Football League was met with a resounding no from the community last week.

A public meeting was attended by more than 80 representatives of local football teams on Monday, November 24.

The meeting was called to gain community input for the proposal after it was presented to the Woomera Districts Football League committee earlier in the month.

Originally, the proposal was devised by members of the Olympic Dam Football Club in response to concerns about local player availability.

However, after no clear decision from the Devils committee, and concerns for the greater local league if OD moved to the SGFL, the proposal was opened to the four existing W&DFL teams.

ODFC president Peter Lindner, in his presentation to the community forum, welcomed the proposal as an opportunity to financially secure football in the Woomera and Districts region, an opportunity for more reliable player availability, and a chance for local footballers to hone their skills in a more competitive league.

“If we had all this support, this supporter base, behind one team rather than four, then we’d be very successful,” he said.

“And obviously, there’s greater opportunities from sponsorship with a single, larger ‘super team’.”

However, the proposal met with vocal and definite opposition.

Long-term Andamooka Football Club supporter Kathy Wilby voiced her concerns that a merger would erase the individual histories and allegiances of the existing clubs.

Other concerns raised included travel time to and from

the Spencer Gulf, and fewer opportunities for the region’s keen but less skilled footballers to take the field during the season.

Woomera and Districts Football League president Anthony Howie told The Monitor this week that the league committee officially voted against the proposal at a meeting last week.

Lindner assured league and clubs alike that ODFC would not proceed with the proposal to join the SGFL without wider public support.

“If the community says no then we’ll just stay right here and work on what we’ve got,” he said.

Lindner and Howie both welcomed the swell of support for a public meeting as a chance to highlight the league’s need for greater, practical support at a local level.

ODFC committee member Shane Eastwoo also called for greater local support at the rmeeting.

“There’s been a lot of talk and no action in this league since 1995,” Eastwood said in his address to the meeting.

“There’s a proposal on the table and if we don’t like it then it’s up to everyone to put the effort in to making this league work better.”

The public meeting, also coincided with talks within W&DFL about an opportunity for Coober Pedy to join the local league.

Howie said the league had been approached by representatives from Coober Pedy but the proposal was declined by the W&DFL committee.

“We considered the proposal but we weren’t happy with the terms,” he said. “It’s something we’d consider in the future if there was a new proposal.”

Mr Howie assured The Monitor that, to his knowledge all four local clubs were financially viable and able to field full teams in the 2004 season.

PUBLIC MEETING...Woomera and Districts Football League president Anthony Howie and Olympic Dam Football Club president Peter Lindner presided over a recent public meeting to discuss an opportunity to join the Spencer Gulf Football League as a local amalgamated team.

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