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Airconditioner outcry heats up ROXBY DOWNS…Recent 40+ temperatures have made travelling to school a real trial for Andamooka students studying at Roxby Downs Area School, as the school bus air conditioner struggles to cope. On hot days the air conditioner on the bus causes the radiator to overheat leaving students trapped in temperatures as high as 50 degrees. This problem echoes air conditioner woes inside the school, where the current cooling system is also struggling to cope. “It’s got to the point where people are taking their kids out of school on hot days,” teacher and bus driver Annette Speck told The Monitor last week. “Some teachers are even advising their students to stay home. “On the bus, parents have been pulling their kids off the bus instead of letting them travel in the heat. “The system is outdated and inadequate – considering the extreme conditions we get here in summer, it’s just not enough. “It’s been going on since the beginning of school, temperatures over the 40s, and that’s not healthy for the kids. “The temperature in the bus can reach over 50 degrees in the afternoons – we try and do the best we can but either we need more shelter for the bus or a better airconditioning system. “I love driving the bus, but I really feel sorry for the kids – especially the little ones. They really suffer. “The older kids are looking after the little ones, making sure they get water in the heat – we’ve even stopped and bought water for the kids because it’s been too hot and
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heat with no air conditioning,” she said. “Other parents have indicated they want their children to be at school as a major priority. “We share the view that children should be attending school but have been forced by the extreme temperatures and problems with the air-conditioning to leave this
to parents’ judgement. “As one school we are unable to affect any major review of the bus and the provision of adequate air conditioning.” Mrs Macalister is expected to raise this issue at the schools district conference this week. However, as a cool change
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Local educators and trainers met with Community Board members this week to discuss the needs and directions of local education. The meeting was a positive one, outlining a comprehensive and successful education infrastructure which continues to attract highly-dedicated and qualified educators nationally. One of the key questions raised at the forum was how to better accommodate these educators to entice to stay locally longer. Housing and social opportunities are limited locally for young teachers, according to RDAS acting principal Kath Macalister. “It is difficult for young teachers, on relatively low wages, to pay the kind of rents we we in Roxby Downs,” she said. St Barbara’s Parish School principal Ree Tyas agreed that teacher accommodation was an important issue. Both principals spoke of highly-dedicated staff, passionate about educating local youth, who were prepared to give up much of their free time to complement local services and school programs. However, Ms Macalister emphasised the need for greater community ownership of the problems facing local youth. “Many of the behavioural problems we see at school, have started outside and are brought into our classrooms and play grounds,” she said. “We need to work with parents and the
community more to create solutions for these kids, rather parents expecting solutions to come out of the school.” Ms Macalister joined TAFE campus coordinator Bob Harvey in highlighting a need for publication of employment ‘pathways’ - illustrating the variety of opportunities available to local students, from pre-vocational courses and school-based traineeships, to university or international exchanges. Mr Harvey said the local TAFE currently boasted more than 40 registered apprenticeships and traineeships in the local region. However, Mr Harvey voiced a concern that many students were dropping out of pre-vocational arrangements to take advantage of higher wages in the shortterm, limiting their long-term opportunities. AFS Exchanges representative Trevor Casey questioned whether enough local students were taking advantage of the opportunities offered to them, including international exchanges. “We’d like to see exchanges become a real part of school culture because, as an education experience, its incomparable.” Educators all agreed on the need to build on the current cooperative network and better publicity of job pathways and local resources. Stuart Marcus – Senior Training and Development Officer for WMC - also emphasised a need for clearer direction from the community.
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BOB HARVEY
Campus Manager Roxby Downs Spencer Intitute of TAFE There was a time when you left school and walked straight into a job. The skills and knowledge required to perform the work were generally taught at the workplace, and while further education like university did exist, it was not necessary. The job you started in was often the one you retired in. If only getting a job and gaining security in your position was as easy these days! The good news is that while employment is largely competitive it is also relatively easy to change your career direction. That was unheard of in the past. So what are some of the options? With employment being easily accessible in the past, many adults didn’t complete their secondary education. Now, educational institutions such as Spencer TAFE or universities make it easy for people to complete their secondary education. There are also many options available for gaining workplace qualifications to assist in gaining promotions, or employment in other fields. Why learn something twice? Processes such as Recognition of Prior Learning recognise the skills people have gained through work, volunteer and life experiences For students still at school, there is an endless range of options when looking at where to go next. Did you know that you could begin studying for your chosen career while you are still at school? Options such as school-based apprenticeships or studying a course through VET are fantastic ways for a student to kickstart their career! Pre-vocational courses are another stepping stone between school and work. Local employers are waiting to take on Spencer TAFE graduates- and once you are an apprentice the studies already completed count towards the first year of an apprenticeship! Under the New Apprenticeship scheme, school-leavers can be trained in the workforce in a wide range of trade and non-trade areas and as an added bonus, the employers may be eligible for incentives under this scheme. The options available to all of us are continuously changing and it’s important to keep yourself informed.
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I sat in a room last week with most of the stakeholders in local education - all of whom seemed incredibly passionate about their particular field of expertise. There were representatives of TAFE, local schools private and public, industry, vocational training programs and even the AFS student exchange. And, after they finished talking, it seemed to me that the greatest challenge these services faced was convincing people to make the best use of what they were offering. One of the big questions asked was “do people know what services are being offered?” My question is “are they looking?” There are obviously enough educational services out there. I myself went to school at Roxby Downs with kids who returned to work for WMC as qualified scientists, or competed nationally as professional sportsmen, and another who is now a veterinarian and Australia’s young rural ambassador - and these kids come from a time when facilities were a lot more restricted than now. So I wonder, if there are kids in Roxby Downs missing out on the futures they imagine they want, is there really something more the educational bodies can do for them? I have a sneaking suspicion it’s not the schools or TAFE that have to step up their game - it’s the kids and their families. Let’s face it, how far into the future can you see when you’re just 15, 16 or 17 if you’ve never seen past Port Augusta? If Marion shopping centre is your idea of cultural diversity? So step out of your box, as soon as you can, and take your kids with you. Try a new food, travel somewhere different next long weekend, or just jump on the internet and explore. Most of all, let your kids know that education is a personal process - not an institutional one. And if they want something more in life, they’re going to have to go out and look for it themselves.
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GOOD NEWS PAGE Wildlife numbers high at Arid Recovery
SAFETY MILESTONE...Monadelphous Engineering Associates at Olympic Dam celebrated six years and 1.5 million manhours of LTI-free time this month. Branch manager Dave Pattenden was presented with a commemorative plaque by former General Manager - Operations (Copper-Uranium) Cobb Johnstone at an employee celebration on Valentine’s Day.
Six years of safe working OLYMPIC DAM...Long-term local contractor Monadelphous Engineering Associates celebrated six years and 1.5 million manhours of Lost Time Incident-free time at the Olympic Dam operations site this month. The company, which has been operating locally since 1988 and boasts as many as 140 local employees at any one time, was recognised by Olympic Dam’s General Manager - Operations Cobb Johnstone at an employee celebration on Valentine’s Day. “Six years without an LTI is significant for any business, but an even greater achievement here with the kinds of work people are expected to do,” Mr Johstone said. “It shows a real commitment by Monadelphous employees to looking after them-
selves, and their workmates.” Monadelphous branch manager Dave Pattenden commended his staff for their commitment to safety. “This kind of record isn’t something that’s achieved by a company or a board - it’s achieved by all the members of the workforce from the guys at the coalface to the supervisors who oversee them,” he told The Monitor this month. “It’s all about a safe work culture which calls for each person to assess their own work and find the safest way to do their job.” While Monadelphous undertakes work locally in its workshop and other sites, most of the LTI-free hours recorded since 1998 were worked at the Olympic Dam operations.
Bargain hunters unfazed by heat WOOMERA…More than 300 people attended an auction of items from the Woomera Detention Centre on Valentine’s Day, despite 40+ heat. Auctioneers Evans Clarke National reported that more than 400 lots were sold before 2pm, emptying the entire auctionhouse. Auctioneer Ian Newell reported that several vehicles with low mileage were sold for less than $6000, and as little as $4000. Other good buys on the day included boxes of mixed kitchenware and appliances, including toasters and kettles, for as little as $20 “We were a little bit surprised at the success of the auction and the show out of bidders considering the heat,” Mr Newell said. “We sold everything on the day.” The auction was one of five in four states comprising furniture, fittings and vehicles from detention centres throughout the country.
GREY…Barry Wakelin, Federal Member for Grey announced a new round of applications for the Australian Government’s highly successful Volunteer Small Equipment Grants on February 5, 2004. “The Volunteer Small Equipment Grants program provides up to $5000 to volunteering groups and goes a long way to make their valuable work easier, safer and more enjoyable” Mr Wakelin said. “The 2004 grants will focus on organisations that provide family support and strengthen local communities.”
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cate that we have three times more small animals inside the reserve area than outside. “We’ve had good rates of bolami and hopping mice. We’ve caught a legless lizard which is always great, and a few snakes, including a blind snake, curl snake and a brown. The annual trapping process at Arid Recovery is part of an ongoing program of monitoring local flora and fauna. In addition to annual trapping, volunteers were involved in monitoring the reserve’s ant populations – another biological indicator of the reserve’s health. “This is the first time we’ve combined ant monitoring with our annual trapping,” Ms Hill said. Students and staff are also currently assessing the termite populations at Arid Recovery in the hopes of reintroducing Numbats, whose diet consists mainly of these insects, to the reserve.”
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OLYMPIC DAM…Annual trapping at the world-class Arid Recovery Reserve this month has revealed high numbers of small mammals and reptiles are thriving within the reserve. More than 21 staff and volunteers dedicated a week of early mornings and late nights to recording the details of small animals caught in a series of almost 600 traps set throughout the 60km2 reserve. The trapping, observation and recording of small native rodents, lizards and snakes -both inside and outside the Arid Recovery reserve – allows the project’s ecologists to compare impact rates of different factors on native animal population, before releasing them back into the reserve. Project coordinator Brydie Hill reported that the annual event recorded a trapping rate of around 30 per cent. “Anywhere else in arid zone Australia, trap rates of 10 per cent would be very high,” she told The Monitor last week. “While the final numbers are still being processed, preliminary results indi-
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NEWS Far North regional police report On February 22, 2004, police received a report of a business being broken into in Olympic Dam. Police received three reports of theft from Olympic Dam on February 21, 2004. Also, on the same day a report was received of break and theft on Curdimurka Street, Roxby Downs. A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for urinating in a public place on February 21, 2004. On February 19, 2004, a 16-year-old man from Roxby Downs was reported for driving without due care. February 18, 2004 saw three reports received by police of theft from Olympic Dam. Also, on the same day in
an unrelated incident, police received a report of theft from a property in the Myall Grove Caravan Park, Roxby Downs. A report of theft and damage to a vehicle in Roxby Downs was received on February 18, 2004. Police also received a report of theft of a handbag in Roxby Downs on February 18, 2004. Police received a report of property damage to a letter box on Coolibah Drive, Roxby Downs on February 17, 2004. Also on February 17, police received three reports of theft from Olympic Dam. A 17-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving without due care on February 17, 2004.
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Police from Roxby Downs, Marree and Leigh Creek were involved in a search for a family overdue whilst travelling from Roxby Downs to Leigh Creek on Friday, February 13, 2004. Given the recent extreme weather conditions, it can not be stressed highly enough, the need to advise responsible friends or relatives if travelling in our remote areas. However it is also vital to advise those same persons of your safe arrival. On this occasion a combined 15 hours and 800km was spent searching for the family. They rang relatives the next morning to advise of their safe arrival the previous night. On Wednesday, February 11, 2003, an 18-yearold Roxby Downs man was reported for due care. A 17-year-old youth from Roxby Downs was reported for breach of bail on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. The Art Classroom/ Storeroom at the Andamooka Area School was broken into overnight on Monday, February 9, 2004. Computer equipment including three IBM Computers (the box part only) and a computer monitor were stolen. An Apple computer and three printers were recovered near the school when the offenders were disturbed by a resident out for her morning walk. Port Augusta Crime Scene attended and examined the classroom and recovered property for fingerprints and DNA evidence. Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact the Roxby Downs Police or Crime Stoppers. An 18-year-old man of Roxby Downs was reported for breach of bail on Sunday, February 8, 2004. Also on Sunday, February 8, 2004, in an unrelated incident, an 18year-old man of Roxby Downs was reported for driving unregistered/uninsured motor vehicle and no number plates. Operation Buckle-up continues, targeting the non-wearing of seatbelts. Another three locals ‘wore’ a $179 Infringement Notice instead of their seatbelts this week. The Commercial and Electronic Crime Branch wishes to remind people of the existence of a range of “scam” letters, faxes and e-mails that relate to requests for banking information. These are scams! Banks do not conduct their business via e-mail. Any communication requesting personal information or account details should be regarded as suspicious.
Roxby Downs court reports More than 60 cases were put before Magistrate Clive Kitchin at Roxby Downs Magistrates Court on Wednesday, February 17, and Thursday, February 18. As on previous occasions, driving offences comprised a significant portion of the cases heard. A 19-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined a total of $750 and disqualified from driving for a total period of seven months after being convicted of driving without a license, and two counts of driving in a reckless or dangerous manner on two separate occasions. The court heard how the man, who was known by police to be unlicensed, was spotted on Hermit St in a car, known to be defected, on October 10 at around 4.56pm. When police turned their vehicle to approach the man he drove away, reaching estimated speeds of as much as 90km along Hermit St, Willaroo and into Quandong St. In Quandong St he was observed to knock down several traffic cones and drive between workers on ladders and a crane, installing a swimming pool at a Quandong St residence. In a second, unrelated incident, the man was charged with driving in a reckless or dangerous manner after revving his car, screeching and smoking up his tyres in the drivethrough of the Ochre Cellars after a disagreement with cellars staff. Police reports revealed the man “left a 6m-long rubber mark on the driveway” and “shot out of the driveway” despite three other customers’ vehicles being parked alongside his own car. When the accused’s counsel stressed that the man’s personal and professional life would be severely affected by a licence disqualification, Magistrate Kitchin countered – “it never ceases to amaze me that people who live in Roxby Downs, who need their licence for their work, are prepared to put their livelihoods on the block, as it were, by driving dangerously”. “In the case of the bottle shop you were in a position where someone with obviously-limited driving experience could have lost control and caused injury to people in the vicinity.” An 18-year-old Roxby Downs man who registered a blood alcohol level of 0.165g after driving his car into a tree, breaking his own nose, was convicted and fined $700, and disqualified from driving for 12 months. The court heard how the man had left a party in Curdimurka St at 6.45pm just 10 minutes after consuming “half a litre of Bundaberg rum”. He then drove his vehicle into the front yard of a Wangianna St residence, colliding with a tree. Magistrate Clive Kitchin sentenced an 18-year-old Roxby Downs man to 120 hours of community service and an 18-month good behaviour bond after he stole a Coke machine and its contents wroth $1200 from Roxby Downs Foodland in the company of an unnamed minor. Court heard how the pair broke open the coke machine, took drinks and money, then tied the machine to the tow rope of a ute until the rope broke and the vehicle ran out of petrol. “I wouldn’t want you to run away with the idea of this as a prank,” Mr Kitchin told the young man. “On the next occasion you appear in court for this kind of behaviour you can bring your toothbrush because you’ll be locked up.” A 26-year-old Adelaide man, formerly of Roxby Downs, was convicted and fined $650 for driving without due care, driving an uninsured/unregistered vehicle and driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.144 on Olympic Way in August last year. Court heard how the man fishtailed his vehicle up Olympic Way after consuming six pints of Guinness. He was later disqualified from driving for seven months. A 29-year-old Roxby Downs man who claimed he was “not drunk and perfectly capable” of driving despite being observed by police staggering out of local licensed premises at 2.10am, and vomiting more than five times while in police custody, was convicted of driving with an excess blood alcohol level of 0.145g, fined $700 and disqualified from driving for nine months. The man was also convicted of driving at night without effective lights. A 39-year-old man was convicted of disorderly behaviour and damaging property, fined $250 and ordered to pay $200 compensation after scratching the paint on a police car with his handcuffs after being arrested by police earlier this month. The man was stopped by police at 1.25am on Sunday, February 1, after he left a local licensed premises and kicked the fender of a parked police car. Court heard how the man was handcuffed by police and slid the cuffs down the side of vehicle, damaging the paintwork. Roxby Downs Magistrates Court last week heard that a 42-year-old Andamooka woman who registered 0.065 in an alcotest was on her way to work when stopped by police on the Andamooka to Roxby Downs road in January this year. The woman, who claimed she had lost her job as a result of the incident, was convicted of driving under disqualification and driving with an excess blood alcohol level. She was fined $300 and received a suspended sentence of six weeks and a $100 12-month good behaviour bond. A 21-year-old man who attempted to cheat on his breath test, was fined $800 and disqualified from driving for 12 months and two days after being convicted of driving at night without effective lights, driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, and failing to comply with direction from police (breath test/alcotest).
Counsel for the accused told the court “there was a deliberate attempt not to provide a sample to police” and that the accused now regretted his actions. A 27-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted of driving while disqualified and fined $350. The man told police, who stopped him on Olympic Way at around 2pm on November 25, 2003, that he was doing some work on the car and was “testing the bearings” for his pregnant wife who was due to drive to Whyalla for the upcoming birth of their baby. “I can accept that it was a reasonable and acceptable thing to do, but in no way can I regard it as an excuse,” Mr Kitchen told the court. A 39-year-old Roxby Downs man who drove an unregistered vehicle while unlicensed was convicted and fined $150. An 18-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined $300 and disqualified from driving for six months after being convicted of driving in a speed and manner dangerous. The man and a passenger narrowly escaped injury when their car left the road, damaging a sign and significantly damaging the vehicle. A 23-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted and fined $200 after selling a bolt action rifle to a person without a permit. The man was charged after he registered the sale of the rifle, despite not sighting a current gun licence for the purchaser. A 25-year-old Woomera man was convicted and fined $200 for common assault on a person other than a family member. A 29-year-old Roxby Downs man who registered 0.090g when stopped by a random breath testing unit on his birthday, was disqualified from driving for six months and fined $500. The man told court he had been taking his car home after a few birthday drinks so he could return to the party and continue drinking. A 41-year-old Roxby Downs man who drove while disqualified received a suspended sentence of six weeks, a 12-month good behaviour bond and a fine of $200 after being stopped by police on Stuart Highway in September last year. The man – who was convicted of exceeding the speed limit and driving while disqualified, was travelling 139km/hr in a 110 zone. Court heard that the man had been travelling to a funeral in Murray Bridge and had relieved his distraught partner at the wheel. A 28-year-old Andamooka man was fined $125 and disqualified from driving for two days after being stopped by police towing an unregistered trailer. Court heard that the trailer’s owner, a family member of the accused, had accidentally registered the wrong trailer before taking it to Adelaide and the man was towing the unregistered trailer back to Andamooka. A 31-year-old Andamooka woman pleaded guilty to driving without a licence on November 19, 2003, and, on a separate occasion the following month, driving an uninsured, unregistered vehicle, was convicted and fined $200, and disqualified from driving for two days. The court heard that police checks revealed the woman had never held a driver’s licence in SA. A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined $700 and disqualified from driving for 12 months after registering a blood alcohol level of 0.153g when stopped by a random breath-testing unit in January this year. Random breath testing was also instrumental in the conviction of a 35-year-old Roxby Downs man who registered a blood alcohol level of 0.135 in September last year. The man was fined $600 and disqualified from driving for seven months. A 60-year-old Roxby Downs man, stopped by a mobile random breath-testing unit in January this year, was convicted of driving with an excess blood alcohol level, fined $600 and disqualified from driving for seven months. A 19-year-old Roxby Downs man who borrowed a friend’s car to collect a takeaway dinner, was convicted of driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, and failing to display ‘P’ plates. He was fined $200 with two days disqualification. A 26-year-old Roxby Downs man who drove an unregistered motorcycle on Willaroo St in October last year was fined $140 and convicted of driving an unregistered motor vehicle on a road and driving a vehicle without a licence. The man, who held an SA learners licence limiting drivers to 250cc motorcycles, was riding a 400cc motorcycle when stopped by police. A 39-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined $104 after police stopped him late last year in a vehicle that had been unregistered for two day. A 24-year-old Roxby Downs man pleaded guilty to driving a motorcycle while suspended, and driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, after police stopped the man while he fuelled his motorcycle on Olympic Way. Court heard the man had walked his trailbike through the streets to go off-road riding, but had driven it to the petrol station. He was fined $250 and disqualified from driving for two days.
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HEALTHY PICTURE...Roxby Downs Health Services Executive Officer and Director of Nursing Janine Connell displays the services new digital camera to Josie Basterfield who was the chief fundraiser for the item.
Flash fundraising effort for hospital ROXBY DOWNS... Roxby Downs Health Services is looking at a healthy picture of the future thanks to local fundraising for a new digital camera. Roxby Downs residents Kerry Gum and Josie Basterfield (in cooperation with Mark Mooney) each raised more than $500 to contribute to a new digital camera for the service. “With budgeting restrictions what they are, we would never have been able to purchase this camera ourselves,” Roxby Downs Health Services Executive Officer and Director of Nursing Janine Connell told The Monitor last week. “We’ll use this widely for things like X-rays that need a specialist to look at them quickly, or injuries that we want advice from a specialist on - we simply take the picture and email it. “We’ll also use it for a lot of administrative things like ID badges, publicity and records. “It’s a part of modern-life technology that we just couldn’t have afforded without Josie’s help.” Ms Basterfield has been responsible for several years of fundraising, resulting in a series of significant donations to the service. “It’s great that the people get behind me whenever they see me down the street doing my raffles,” she told The Monitor. “Without the support of those people, and without the help of friends and other fundraisers, we wouldn’t be able to get so much new stuff for the hospital.”
CLOSE CALL...Veterinarian Andrew Melville-Smith and owners Jacob, 10, and Callan Haugum, 8, celebrate the health of family pet ‘Missi’ after the dog was almost fatally ill as a result of eating mouse baits.
Mouse baiting bad news for local pets ROXBY DOWNS...The Haugum family were horrified when they discovered their family dog ‘Missi’ munching into a box of mouse baits she’d found in the garden shed - but, much to their relief, she showed no symptoms of illness and continued to play and eat normally. Almost three weeks later, while playing cricket with her two youngest owners, the two-year-old dog coughed up blood and the family started to suspect something was wrong. Rushing her to the local vet nurses, they learned that Missi was haemorrhaging internally and her life was, in fact, in great danger. “She didn’t act any different, she was active and happy - but she was bleeding to death inside,” dogowner Donna Haugum told The Monitor last week. “We thought she
was OK after we cleaned up the mouse baits, the packet even said it was dog and cat-friendly.” Veterinarian Andrew Melville-Smith confirmed that Missi was lucky to survive the incident, and yet she is just one in a series of pets treated for poisoning in the past few weeks. “Because of the mouse plague in Roxby Downs at the moment, people are buying mouse and rat baits and we’re treating one or two animals a week for poisoning,” he said. “What people don’t realise is these poisons don’t kill immediately, they’re designed to kill rats and mice by causing them to haemorrhage internally and they’re just as dangerous to family pets. “If you even suspect your pet might have been poisoned take them straight to your local vet. “The antidote is cheap - don’t risk it.”
Cattle drive plans on track
COOBER PEDY…Veterans will benefit from an Australian Government grant of more than $7000 to Coober Pedy RSL Sub-branch, Member for Grey Barry Wakelin announced on February 2, 2004. “The grant will enable the sub-branch to purchase pavers, tables and chairs to convert an existing outdoor entertainment area into a modern and comfortable area which will complement their clubrooms” Mr Wakelin said. ROXBY DOWNS…People interested in starting a 1/8 and 1/10 scale, remote control buggies, trucks and rally car club are urged to contact Brenton on 0409 496 698. WOOMERA…Local residents and interested persons are invited to meet at Buteman Square at 9am for Clean-Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 7. (Please provide own gloves). After the clean-up a barbecue will be held by the Woomera Board. Any further information can be sourced from the Woomera Board on 8674 3226. ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Council has advised local residents that annual high voltage maintenance procedures will be taking place between 25 – 29 March 2004. Maintenance will consist of rolling power outages around the township to accommodate this work. A full schedule will be published and delivered to all homes via The Monitor Newspaper in the near future. Should you have any questions, please contact David Hallett at the Council on 8671 0010. BIRDSVILLE…Birdsville has been experiencing flood waters of up to eight metres since February 1, 2004. Currently, the water is subsiding, but is still over the cause-way and locals don’t expect to be able to drive into the town over the bridge before next week. An amazing feat considering the town hasn’t actually received any rain of its own yet this year.
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COURT APPEARANCE...Magistrate Clive Kitchin will soon be a regular visitor to Roxby Downs, presiding over the local Magistrate’s court in cooperation with long-time local magistrate Fred Field.
New face behind the bench ROXBY DOWNS...Magistrate Clive Kitchin presided over Roxby Downs Magistrates Court last week for the first time in his new role, based in Port Augusta. Mr Kitchin was appointed to the Roxby Downs regional circuit early this year. In cooperation with long-time local magistrate Fred Field, the pair will preside over at least seven Roxby Downs court sittings this year. Mr Kitchin and Mr Field, who are both based in Port Augusta, also hear cases in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Leigh Creek and local tribal lands.
HOT AND DUSTY WORK...Organisers of the upcoming ‘Horns and Hooves’ cattle drive met at Anna Creek Station last week to smooth out plans for the September event. WILLIAM CREEK…Organisers met at Anna Creek Station this month to finalise plans for the ‘Hooves and Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek’ cattle drive. The 20-day drive, set for September 3 to September 23, will comprise as many as 140 horses and around 500 cattle. “Some really big sponsors are getting on board now and all the volunteers met this month to talk about general planning issues,” Anna Creek Station Manager Randall Crozier told The Monitor this week. “We’re going to have a campdraft and bronco branding at William Creek as a big kick-off for the event and every cent we make goes to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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“We started talking about it in September last year because the drive down from Birdsville was so successful. It was just a yarn around the table and it went from there.” “We’ve got a very big indigenous content and it’s all about our culture and our heritage.” Already, accommodation businesses in Coober Pedy are pledging $10 towards the RFDS for every cattle drive booking. “The cattle drive is run under the umbrella of the William Creek Gymkhana which has raised over $300,000 for the RFDS in the past 20 years.” For more information visit diversetravel.com.au or ph – 8670 7978.
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YOUTH Woomera youth hit the dance floor
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POOL PARTY...Roxby Downs Youth Services has enjoyed record numbers at its Friday night free pool sessions during recent high temperatures. Pictured clowning around at the most recent session were - Marko and Boro Nedelkovic, Nathan Brusnahan, Micheal Burger, Daniel Heaten, Laucky Zupp, Andrew Peters, Cody Lee, Stephen Pak Poy, Zhenia Head and Shaun Taylor.
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WOOMERA…Woomera Area School Student Voice will host an Easter hamper raffle this year. Students are calling on support from local businesses in the form of donations for the hamper. “We will greatly appreciate any donations from our local and surrounding businesses, that helps support our school fundraisers,” Student Voice representative Annalise Nicholls said. Donations can be made at the school, or by phoning 8673 7287.
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UNICYCLIST…Local pre-teen Dylan Bone has become a familiar site around Roxby Downs recently practising his unicycle skills.
R O X B Y DOWNS…Dylan Bone, 12, has traded his bike and blades for a new form of transport – a unicycle. In the past three weeks Roxby Downs youth Dylan has become proficient on the unusual onewheeled cycle – although he’s still struggling with hills. “It was kind of hard to learn but I can jump on it now,” he told The Monitor this week. “My dad saw it in a shop and bought it because I just like to learn tricky stuff. “Going up hills is still pretty hard though.”
YOUTH CLUB…Clockwise, from top, Community volunteers Garry Clarke, Paula Mackenzie and Sherryn Clarke ready the Woomera Youth Club for the recent Valentine’s Day disco; disco-goers Dillon and Anthony Bates, Amber Martin and Cameron Norton; David Nicholls – mid way through spaghetti eating competition WOOMERA…Woomera Youth Club celebrated its latest reincarnation this month with a Valentine’s Day disco. The club, which was largely closed for six months prior to the event due to lack of volunteer support, has been revitalised thanks to the work of local parents and community members. Around 30 local youth attended the disco to dine on barbecue burgers, drink home-made punch, dance all night and compete in spaghetti and chocolate-eating competitions.
The Woomera Youth Club boasts a variety of facilities including a canteen, 8-ball and air hockey tables, video games, sound system and computers. Local youth can enjoy couches for relaxing inside or a barbecue and lawn area for hanging out in the great outdoors. Each weekend, around 15 to 20 local youth visit the centre. Plans are underway to work closely with other regional youth service providers to expand on local services.
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Andamooka Area School Mini-Monitor ARRIVALS READING...SSO Deb Kluske joins student Michael D-Aloia, 7, during reading support. This one-on-one program provides Andamooka Primary School students with intensive reading assistance and is an extension of the school’s general literacy program. MEASURING... Elissa Rathjen, 6, measures friend Alison Glover’s, 6, head during classes at Andamooka Primary School. Practical application of mathematic principles makes learning a whole lot more interesting for Andamooka’s youngest students.
Building firm foundations for pre-kindy kids P R E - K I N D Y. . . Sharpening their sewing skills during the prekindergarten program at Little Rascals Child Care; three-yearolds Isabella and Divine with childcare worker N a t a s h a Bastiaens. The program runs two three-hourly sessions each week. Children’s last
CHARLI-ROSE…Roxby Downs residents Rebecca Southon and Nick Honner welcomed the birth of their daughter CharliRose Honner on February 1, 2004 at the Flinders Medical Centre, weighing 3742gm (8lb 4oz). Charli-Rose is a sister for Brayden, 4.
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TIERRE…Tierre Mallinson celebrated her fifth birthday on Sunday, February 22, 2004.
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SOCIAL...Cliff Burns celebrated his birthday on Valentine’s Day at the Roxby Downs Club with local resident ChristieLee Perkins who relocated to Moonta this week after living locally for more than six years.
POOLSIDE...Cooling off at the Monadelphous Engineering Associates safety celebrations at the Roxby Downs swimming pool last week, from left, Marilyn Perkins, Jane Rawlins, Lyn White, Jo Bourn, Libby and Max Steer.
ANNIVERSARY... Antoine and Justine Brouns celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with seven-month-old daughter Amelia at the Roxby Downs Chinese restaurant on Valentine’s Day.
COOKS...Cooking up a storm for local Monadelphous Engineering Associates employees at the recent company celebrations, from left, David Saxton, Doug MacIntyre and Mark Cox.
AWA R D S . . . Monadelphous Engineering Associates employees Peter Hill and Chris Kelly celebrated the company’s recent safety milestone with commemorative chairs.
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Senior First Aid – Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, February 29 Firearms Safety Training – Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, August 21 Introduction to Photography - Beginning Friday, March 12 Patchwork and Quilting - Beginning Friday, March 19 Or ask about our dates for: Forklift Licence, Intro to Computing, Frontline Management, Train Small Groups, Workplace Training and Assessment, Office Administration and Welding. If there is anything you might want to try, let Spencer Tafe know and they will endeavor to offer it for you! For further information about our courses visit www.spencertafe.com.au or Freecall 1800 813 439.
BOARDING TRADITION...Belinda Provis, Principal of Seymour College, Adelaide, was once a boarder and also ran a girls’ boarding house in Western Australia. She presents her thoughts on the many advantages of boarding life. Ms Provis is pictured with current Seymour students.
Boarding - an opportunity to broaden students’horizons Belinda Provis, Principal of Seymour College, Adelaide, was once a boarder and also ran a girls’ boarding house in Western Australia. She presents her thoughts on the many advantages of boarding life. Sending a child to boarding school in the city can be very hard, affecting all the family. However, the wonderful opportunities of life as a boarder help make that difficult decision a little easier. The core of an effective boarding house is its caring and experienced staff who are trained in the developmental needs of young people and can relate effectively with them. Staff communicate closely with parents, who can be reassured that their children will thrive in a safe, positive and flexible environment. Peer support programs also teach students important skills and strategies to assist and support one another, creating the sense of an “extended family”. At the same time, boarders enjoy the challenges and rewards of developing life skills, and they become highly independent young
people, ready to cope with the demands of life beyond school. Boarding school friendships are some of the closest one can develop. Living closely together through both good and difficult times develops strong bonds with people from different backgrounds, and lifelong friendships are forged. In offering boarding care to rural and regional students, Seymour can support families wanting access to a broad and diverse curriculum not always available in the country. Comprehensive programs meet the needs and interests of a wide range of students. In addition to core or mainstream classes, many VET (Vocational Education and Training) courses are available, including Agriculture, Rural Enterprise Management, Film, Television and Multimedia, Hospitality and Tourism. A boarding education opens up many future pathways for young people, offering them the opportunity to develop themselves and their talents within a supportive and caring environment.
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Katica does Immanuel and Roxby Downs proud f a c t , Immanuel more stuCollege dents Boarder, board Katica f r o m Cockshell Roxby has rethat any cently been other sinselected to gle towncompete in ship. the NaThe Coltional Unlege is der 18 bassituated ketball at Novar championGardens, ships repa short resenting w a l k SA Country. LOCAL BOARDER... from the Katica and Katica Cockshell Glenelg f e l l o w from Roxby Downs is b e a c h Immanuel enjoying boarding and an s t u d e n t life at Immanuel e a s y tram ride E m m a College. to the Langsford city cenf r o m Maitland will compete in tre. the championships in Students in Years 11 and Townsville in July this 12 select from a huge range of subjects and can year. Katica commenced at even gain TAFE qualifiImmanuel in 2003 as a cations while at school. Year 10 student from Music, technology, sport and extra-curricula acRoxby Downs. She says “I have met lots tivities play a strong role of new people and I abso- in Immanuel life. Stulutely love the Boarding dents are encouraged to aim high, and to achieve House. While I have to do a lot their personal best. more work at Immanuel, I In 2003, three of the top know I’m learning lots ten student results in year 12 were boarding stumore. I really like the social life dents, with the Dux of the Elizabeth of boarding and I like liv- School, ing with a whole group of Charlton achieving 99.85 as a boarder from the friends” In 2004, 12 students from west coast. Roxby Downs live in the In addition to academic success, students are boarding house. New students are assigned focussed on helping a ‘buddy’ who helps them within the community. adjust to boarding life and Immanuel is a Christian to get to know their way community focussed on helping others and allowaround. Immanuel College has a ing students to demonlong history of boarders strate their care and comfrom Roxby Downs, in munity spirit.
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PAC - a tradition of boarding for boys Established in 1869, Prince Alfred College is one of Australia’s leading schools for boys. Situated in the spacious grounds near the centre of Adelaide and adjacent to the city’s parklands, the college’s main building is recognised as one of Adelaide’s landmarks. Since its inception Prince Alfred College has provided education for boys from kindergarten to Year 12. Boarding has always been an integral part of life of Princes and over 115 boys from rural South Australia, interstate and overseas live on campus. Pastoral care is considered to be of great importance and the boarding structure reflects the high quality of care for which Princes is highly regarded. Mr Grant Davis, the Director of Boarding, explained that each of the three boarding houses, Fiddian, Bayly and Hartley, is overseen by a House Manager who takes responsibility for the care of those students. Boarders are divided into small units of mixed year levels and leadership is provided by senior students within each unit. The Director of Boarding, Mr Grant Davis, commented, “The staffing structure will provide a close and warm pastoral care relationship with greater interaction between boys, staff and parents.” Boarding house staff keep a careful eye on the academic progress of the students and extra support is available from day school teachers in mathematics, sciences, humanities, social sciences and languages. Year 12 boarding students achieved excellent results in the 2003 examinations and outstanding TERs were gained by Mark Virgin (Victor Harbor), Tom Corbett (Mt Gambier), Ryan Edwards (Victor Harbor), Dennis Bainger (Bordertown), and Tom Cooper (Naracoorte). A colourful refurbishment of Fiddian wing welcomed boys upon their return to school this year. New carpets, curtains, kitchen floor coverings and soft furnishings in a palette of bright hues have been given the stamp of approval by the fifty boys who reside in Fiddian. Mr Davis said, “This is part of an on-going maintenance program to ensure Princes’ reputation of boarding at its best.” Families interested in finding out more about boarding at PAC, including boarding scholarships, are welcome to contact the Director of Admissions, Mrs Meg Craven, for a prospectus and further information (Tel: (08) 8334 1200) or registry@pac.edu.au.
BOARDER BOYS...Enjoying the family atmosphere of boarding at Prince Alfred College.
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A home away from home Local students make the move For the past three years Year 12 student Sam Wagner has been “living with his mates” at the Scotch College Adelaide Boarding House. Leaving behind his Lucindale home in the State’s South-East, the now School Captain became a boarder in Year 8 – continuing a strong family tradition. “My father graduated more than 30 years ago, my brother graduated in 2000 and my sister, who is in Year 10, is also boarding at Scotch,” Sam said. “The boarding house has really become a second home to me – it’s like living with a group of friends because we are all close. The food is really good, the recentlyrenovated dining facilities are great, there’s plenty of room to move and a pool and tennis court are just around the corner.” Scotch College Adelaide is situated on more than 20 hectares in the Torrens Park area of Mitcham, about eight kilometres south of Adelaide, in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. Described as “one big, extended family”, the boarders consist of an equal number of girls and boys housed in separate boarding houses. Scotch College Adelaide Principal, Mr Geoffrey Fisher, said boarding at Scotch was like being part of a close-knit community, which promoted giving,
SCOTCH STUDENTS...Year 10 Georgina Wagner and College Captain Samuel Wagner (Year 12) on the Gratton Lawns outside the Webb Science Centre at Scotch College. talking, sharing and tolerance. “We are aware that our boarders develop independence and an increased sense of responsibility as they approach the challenge of ‘making it on their own’,” Mr Fisher said. Mr Fisher said Scotch’s innovative industry-based performing arts program and its new outdoor learning environment on Kangaroo Island, were examples of the College’s commitment to offering students challenging and enjoyable experiences. “Studio 2 is a young theatre company attached to The Academy at Scotch which trains young performers in crafts such as acting, dance, music, fencing, film and technical theatre,” Mr Fisher said. “The College has also recently secured Kyre Campus – 163 hectares of pristine wilderness near the north-west coast
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of Kangaroo Island where our students will study in a true wilderness laboratory.” Resident students are able to make the most of a variety of college facilities such as the McBean Sports Centre and Gymnasium complex, Willsmore computing areas, the Ligertwood Resource Centre, the McPherson Technology Centre, the Torrens Park House Music Suite, swimming pools, tennis courts, cricket nets, basketball and netball courts, and ovals. In addition, both Kallawar and Montrose each have their own recreational areas and TV rooms. For further information or an individual tour contact the Registrar Marlene Chapman on (08) 8274 4209 – or for more information log onto www.scotch.sa.edu.au.
Settling into a new school and a new home is a big experience but a good one, according to five former students from St Barbara’s Parish School who have started the next stage of their education at Caritas College in Port Augusta. As St Barbara’s was established only four years ago, they are the first group of Year 7 students to move onto local boarding as part of the pathway offered between Caritas College and Roxby’s Catholic school. Their settling in has been assisted by the smallness and the home away from home atmosphere of MacKillop House. Accommodation is provided for approximately thirty students and the family environment is strong. Principal, Sr Catherine Mead describes it is as having the advantage of offering a community large enough to allow diversity but small enough to share a very special and caring relationship. “An emphasis on pastoral care is at the heart of boarding at MacKillop House. The relationship between each student and the house parents is of utmost importance in ensuring that the family atmosphere amongst the group is maintained and respected.” Sr Catherine said. The modern boarding house provides both seven day and five day boarding in a safe and secure setting and is located in the residential area opposite the College so that students are able to take advantage of
STRONG START...Students at St Barbara’s Parish School are already on the path to a great Catholic education. the its study and extra curricula facilities. Primary students at St Barbara’s Parish School also know the importance of being part of a small, close knit community as their school’s enrolment numbers reach 140 students. Parish priest, Fr Jim Monaghan describes it as being “part of a lively, noisy and loving young parish here in the bush.” That’s certainly the impression gained by visitors as they are welcomed into the friendly community with enthusiasm. St Barbara’s Parish School was established as a response to the desire for a Catholic education by parents. Initially they investigated the possibility of bussing their children to the nearest Catholic school
based in Woomera, however the prospect of the drive on the then unsealed road, meant that their lobbying for a local school became more intense. In 2000 their work in partnership with the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools was rewarded with St Barbara’s first principal welcoming 73 pupils and their families. The staff work with Catholic secondary colleges to present a broad curriculum from early childhood learning to vocational and academic areas. Parents are invited to be part of this partnership to support their children’s individual learning and to provide them with an understanding of spiritual worth and growth. Ms Ree Tyas Principal of
St Barbara’s’ explained the religious education program as being made meaningful by presenting the Christian message in a way that is in tune with the concerns of our time. “Your family will be welcomed into our school and parish community in which prayer, liturgical and sacramental life are opportunities for reflecting upon your beliefs” she said. The commitment to recognising and fostering the unique individuality of each child at St Barbara’s has prepared the new students at Caritas College well. After only four weeks in their new environment their friendship group and they as individuals appear to be fitting in smoothly with the life of secondary school and boarding.
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BUSINESS Space-age technology in SA apartments Regional property investors have shown strong interest in making South Australia’s most technologically-advanced luxury apartments. The AIR Apartments at 220 Greenhill Road, Eastwood, overlook the parklands and boast “Jetson-style” features including curtains that automatically close on sunny days and the latest box office hits direct to your own TV. The $83 million complex has just opened a display apartment for investors to take a sneak preview of the facilities which include a fitnessfocussed mezzanine level featuring 25m lap pool, gym, spa and sauna, while another level provides family facilities including a 25-seat cinema, swimming pool, barbecue areas, tennis court and function rooms with fully-equipped kitchen. AIR apartments start from $273,000 and range up to $2.4 million for penthouses, which are already being considered by several high profile South Australians. Enquiries to Garry and Margie Partington - (08) 8203 1200.
FAMILY BUSINESS...The Wilkinson family celebrate 2004 with several new additions at Wirraminna Station including new baby Archie (pictured with parents Julie and Michael, and brothers Finlay, 2, and Nicholas, 4) and their new bed and breakfast business.
New facet to historical business FAR NORTH REGION...The historical Wirraminna Station will diversify on its core business of 800 cattle and 15,000 sheep this year, after establishing one of the region’s first bed and breakfast services. In keeping with the historical nature of the site - the first home was established on the station in 1882 and the current homestead was built in 1930 - station managers Julie and Michael Wilkinson have maintained many antique touches in their new accommodation, despite fully-renovating an existing building to provide modern, comfortable amenities and a fresh decor. Wirraminna Station comprises 3365 square kilometres, accessible by two-wheel drive vehicle just 60km north of Pimba.
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The accommodation has been designed to provide a comfortable stop for travellers between Port Augusta and Coober Pedy, as well as a friendly retreat for more local residents with an eye to learning more about working station life. While Michael, who has managed the family-owned station for around eight years now, busies himself with the day-to-day work of the station - which rivals the European nation of Monaco in size - Julie is busy building her knowledge of the station’s more than 100 years of history, and the region’s unique flora and fauna. For more information about this new and exciting accommodation, contact the Wilkinsons - ph 8672 1992, or log onto www.wirraminna.com.
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FOUR bedroom home with built in robes. Two bathrooms, heating and cooling. $300 per week. Phone Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653. ONE bedroom unit, partly furnished in Andamooka. $90 per week. Phone Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653. SIX Emeroo Court…Three bedroom home, open plan living in a quiet courtyard area. $300 per week. Phone Ali at Lin Andrews Real Estate on 8671 2000.
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SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE DETAILS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE…9 Mulgaria Crescent. Large, well established family home. $210,000. Four bedrooms, main with ensuite. Ducted and refrigerated air-cond, double carport, large shed. Great outdoor area with pergola. Dishwasher and new oven. Contact Steve or Jodie on 8671 0921 or 0417 816 409.
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Rubbish in Roxby - clean up your own backyard Every year hundreds of thousands of Australians help clean up their local environment on Clean-up Australia Day. It’s easy, fun and every one can take part. Individuals and local groups can either clean up a site or volunteer to join an existing site. So why not do your bit for the environment, get involved and make Australia shine on Sunday, March 7! Why do we need to clean up Australia? We are the second largest producers of waste per person in the world. 6.9 billion plastic bags are used in Australia
every year. Of these it is estimated 50 million plastic bags end up as litter - killing countless marine animals and wildlife. Cigarette butts make up 58 per cent of the litter found in public places and leach dangerous toxins into the environment. 20 per cent of the rubbish collected on Clean Up Australia Day 2003 were containers which could have been recycled. Over the past 14 years volunteers have collected more than 190,000 tonnes of rubbish –that’s 4.5 million household Wheelie Bins.
In Roxby Downs, register at the Lions Park - 10am – for Clean-Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 7. Areas to be cleaned up include: Dunes between Tutop Street and Stuart Road, the dunes between Myall Grove Caravan Park and Dunes Estate, and Olympic Way between Axehead Road and Burgoyne Street Please contact Council to register or be there on the day. A sausage sizzle will follow the cleanup, at the Lions Park.
TRAFFIC WORKS...Traffic engineer Kym Dorrestyn was inspecting local services this month in preparation for proposed roundabouts in Hermit St. NEW FACE…Local girl Hayley Speck joins the staff at Roxby Downs Council this week.
Friendly new face Roxby Downs resident Hayley Speck, 16, has won a position at Roxby Downs Council as customer service officer. Hayley, who has lived locally her entire life, graduated from Roxby Downs Area School last year and is looking forward to her new position with the council.
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Power Outages – Forward Advice Annual high voltage maintenance procedures will be taking place in the town between 25-29 March 2004. A full schedule will be published in The Monitor newspaper and updated on RoxFM. Local Website Visit your local updated website. New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com Works in Progress Stage 2 Re-development in Richardson Place – installation of vine guards, shade structure and painting of existing structures. More Banner Poles for the lawned area hopefully to be installed prior to the Fringe Festival. Water and Electricity Accounts Water accounts for the December 2003 quarter are due for payment by 27 February 2004. Electricity accounts are now overdue. Please pay immediately to avoid a late payment fee. Rates The third quarterly account will be due for payment on 16 March 2004. Upcoming Events Outback Fringe Festival 19-21 March 2004. Street party, Comedy, Theatre, Children’s performances, Workshops, Live Entertainment, Visual Arts, Film Festival and Fringe Bazaar. For further details contact Megan Barker, Festival Co-ordinator on 0418 870 012. Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 7 March 2004, 10am – Lions Park. Please contact the Council to register or be there on the day. Sausage Sizzle BBQ after clean up at the Lions Park. Community Board The Report of the Meeting of the Community Board held on Tuesday February 17, 2004 is now available at the Council office. Street Lighting Is there a street light not working near your home? Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identification for repair. Fire Danger Season Residents are reminded that the season runs from 1 November 2003 until 31 March 2004. The general public is also reminded that the setting off of fireworks requires the services of a pyrotechnician. Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154 Council Office Hours - General Monday to Friday.—9am to 5pm
Roundabout designs finalised Council contractors have recently undertaken detailed investigation of precise location and level of underground services associated with the proposed construction of roundabouts in Hermit St at the Wirrda St and Kennebery Crescent intersections. This followed preliminary designs being placed on public exhibition in 2003. With all going well, detailed designs will soon be finalised with tenders and
FEBRUARY, 2004 Dirt Circuit Saturday, February 28, 2003 Night Meeting
MARCH, 2004 Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, March 7 - 10am Lions Park, Roxby Downs Ph – 8671 0010 Shave for a Cure Saturday, March 13 - 11am Andamooka IGA
Outback Fringe Festival Roxby Downs Friday, March 19 – Sunday, March 21 Ph – 8671 2001
APRIL, 2004 William Creek Gymkhana April 3 and 4 William Creek
JUNE, 2004 Marree Picnic Races June 12 - 13 Marree Ph – 8675 8344
construction to follow in 2004. While in Roxby, Council’s traffic engineering consultant has also taken the opportunity to check impacts on services on a possible future re-design of the Arcoona St and Pioneer Drive intersection. “Historically, the most crashes in Roxby Downs have occurred at this intersection,” Mr Dorrestyn told The Monitor last week.
JULY, 2004 Boogie in the Bush Roxby Downs Race Course Pete Paisley – 8671 0878
SEPTEMBER, 2004 Hooves and Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek Friday, Sept 3 – Sept 23, 2004 Oodnadatta to William Creek info@diversetravel.com.au William Creek Campdraft September 24, 2004 Ph – 8670 7978
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ROXBY DOWNS AREA SCHOOL fortnightly newsletter This community page is paid for by the Roxby Downs Area School
A message from the Principal
In the first of a series of ongoing teacher profiles by RDAS students, 12-year-old Linda-Jane Bowden interviews Mrs Jodie Meyer. Where have you worked before? I have taught in the Roxby Downs Area School. I have also taught in Lucindale Area School. You have moved away. Where have you been living? I have lived in Millicent for two years. I have also lived in Mount Bryan and Booborowie. Tell us about your family? I have a husband whose name is Mark. I also have three sons, their names are Jacob, Joel and Hugh. Why have you moved back to Roxby Downs? I moved back to Roxby Downs because I love teaching at this school. What is your favourite subject to teach? I like teaching all of the subjects, but my favourite is Ars and Craft activities or hands-on stuff. Linda-Jane Bowden, 12.
Do you have a bus licence? On many occasions throughout the year different classes and year levels take part in a variety of camps and excursions, either within the local area or out of town. For many of these excursions the school hires coaches for large groups of students but for a number of sporting trips and camps it is more cost effective to use the school’s 22-seater Toyota Coaster or 14-seater Hi Ace. We often require bus drivers for these trips, so if you are a community member who has a Heavy Vehicle Passenger Licence and you may have some time available we would be interested to hear from you. If at all interested please contact the school and we will explain how to gain accreditation from the Education Department and Governing Council to transport students.
Year 8s add an artistic touch COVER ART…Ms Edmonds’ Year 8A class were busy designing their own cover art for survival story ‘Hatchet’ last week. The work is one of several extended projects based on the class novel. Thirteen-year-olds Lorraine and Chelsea enjoyed putting their own interpretations of the novel into their work.
The Smith Family and Learning for Life Program The Smith Family is an independent, non-religious, non-political, non-profit Australian organisation that has been helping disadvantaged Australians for 80 years. The Learning For Life Program is designed to help disadvantaged children to stay at school and reach their full potential by providing financial support through scholarships to disadvantaged students from primary to tertiary levels. Scholarship money is used to pay for educational expenses including uniforms, text books, excursions and materials for special courses of study.
Eligibility is as follows: · The family receives a low income or benefit. · The student is attending a State Government School. One children in each family must be between year 1-10 at school. We can then provide sponsors for up to three students in a family. · Scholarship payments are to be used for school related expenses. To register with the program, families need to make contact for an application form or an appointment by telephoning (08) 8644 1712 or (08) 8644 3400.
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WOODWORK…Teacher Dan Bradley helps RDAS students Megan Traeger and Chad Nixon hone their basic woodworking skills in preparation for bigger and better projects later this semester. Mr Bradley said practice was essential for students to perfect their woodworking skills but timber was restricted. Businesses or community members who can donate spare timber to the woodworking department are invited to contact the school.
Dear parents, As you would be aware, we have had some significant problems with the school bus. The air conditioner has had to have some major repairs done to it, and on occasion, it has not worked at all. Numbers of parents have contacted me in respect of the bus and children travelling through the heat with no air conditioning. Other parents have indicated that they want their children to be at school as a major priority. We have the view that children should be attending school but have been forced by the extreme temperatures and problems with the air conditioning to leave this to parent’s judgement. I have been informed that repairs have been made and that the air-conditioning should work reasonably well now. This does not mean that we are in a problem-free situation. On very hot days when the air conditioner is running, it causes the radiator to overheat. The only solution is to turn off the air conditioner and pull over to give the radiator time to cool down. I have explored options with the DECS Transport Officers but at this stage can give no assurance to parents that the bus will not experience further problems. In the current circumstances parents will need to make their own decision based on the predicted temperature as to whether or not their children travel on the school bus. As one school, we are unable to affect any major review of the bus and the provision of adequate air conditioning. I have taken this issue to the District Conference last week and canvassed other Principals and requested that the District Leadership team take this issue further. Thank you for your patience. Acting Principal, Kath Macalister.
Parents and Friends report Dear Parents and Friends, Welcome to another fortnightly new report from the P&F Committee. Firstly, our AGM will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 in the school staffroom at 7.30pm. This will be followed by our general meeting. We would like to see some new faces so come along, find out what P&F is all about and support your children and their school. The P&F Committee would like to apologise for the cancellation of the Valentine’s Market Day on February 14, 2004. Due to the extreme heat, we had no choice and did our utmost best to reach all stallholders to advise them of our decision. Our next Market Day will be Saturday, March 20, 2004. Our P&F Valentines Day Raffle raised $511.00 and was drawn live on air at RoxFM by Crusty and the Fatman. Our winner was Josie Basterfield. We would like to thank all the local businesses that donated prizes to our hamper and a special thank you to Tabatha Frech and Josie for selling tickets, you did a great job, the school children will benefit from the money raised. We would also like to thank Mrs Pam Pedler for her contributions to the P&F Committee over the years as the school representative. Your input was wonderful, and we achieved many goals because of this. You were a valuable asset to our team Pam, and we all thank you. The P&F Quiz Night will be held in Term 2, 2004. Keep an eye out for the date in up and coming newsletters. Thank you. Annette Jackson, For the Parents and Friends Committee.
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New awards recognise ‘buddy of the week’ A new initiative this year to be incorporated into R-6 assemblies will be the “Buddy of the Week’ Award. This award will recognise many of the students in our school who are excellent role models. Teachers will nominate those students who consistently work well in class, show consideration for others, are helpful in classrooms and around the school, are supportive of new students, behave appropriately in the class and yard, wear school uniform and use good manners. Nominations will be received prior to each assembly and one Year R-2 student and one Year 3-6 student will receive the award at the next assembly. It is often easy for schools and communities to focus on the negative behaviours of a few students and fail to recognise the outstanding work and positive attitudes demonstrated by a large group of students who are excellent ambassadors for our school. The first winners of this award were Hannah Maynard, Year 5 Miss Nash and Daniel Elliot, Year 2 Mrs Marksteiner, who were presented with their awards at the assembly held on Friday, February 13. Congratulations to both students pictured here with their awards. Lyn Ferenci/Helen Bennie R-6 Assistant Principal/Primary Counsellor
New addition to teaching staff
NEW TEACHER…Roxby Downs Area School this week welcomed new teacher Brighton Mawodza who is teaching in the secondary area. He will be the Year 9 home group teacher and specialises in Maths. BUDDIES...Buddies of the week - Hannah Maynard, Year 5 Miss Nash and Daniel Elliot, Year 2 Mrs Marksteiner - were presented with their awards at the assembly held on Friday, February 13.
Close look at local wildlife RDAS exchange students Cielo Albrecht (Argentina) and Connie Ramirez (Chilé) got close and personal with some local wildlife during Arid Recovery annual trapping this month. Ecologist Bree Galbraith is pictured, showing the girls a gecko.
Religious education for Catholic students Religious Education Lessons for Catholic students in Primary School at RDAS commence Monday, February, 16, 2004 at 3.15pm. Lessons will be held in the Library Maths Resource Room. For more information, contact Sr Pat – 8671 0011 or 8671 0499.
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Uniform Shop Times Tuesday 8.30am to 9.00am Thursday 3.00pm to 3.30pm Co-ordinator: Teresa Barrand Contact Teresa or Mandy at the Library for any further information on 8671 0660. Thank you to our volunteer helpers: Michelle Crowhurst, Teya Dunn and Karim Gillilard
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COUNTING FUN…Practising different ways of counting in Miss Steele’s junior primary class, from left, Miller, 7, Luke, 7, and Daniel, 8, counting by twos on calculators and completing ‘odds and evens’ sheets. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
MATHS MEN…Miss Steele’s junior primary class focussed on their practical maths skills last week. Jake, 7, and Jacob, 7, honed their counting skills with a game of snakes and ladders.
Name: ____________________________ _______________ Ph: ______________ I am interested in volunteering to spend some time at the school. My skills include: • Listening to children read " • Craft " • Physical acitivities " • Other " __________________________________ __________________________________ Indicate year levels preferred: __________________________________ Please return to the Principal via the front office by 9.00am, Wednesday, February 18, 2004.
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Roxby Downs - Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21
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Roxby Downs’ main street will be transformed from 4pm onwards with a street market, live music and much more! Live band Sideshow will play in Richardson Place from 8pm. Sideshow is an exceptional cover band based in the Port Pirie region. With a loyal fan base, extensive repertoire and energy to burn, Sideshow is guaranteed to get Roxby rocking! They play a mad blend of mainstream and alternative songs from the seventies and eighties through to the noughties in a polished and well rehearsed show. Come and join the fun!
MARCH 5 - MARCH 30 Future Art entries on display
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2004 3pm
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Official opening of Future Art gallery showing, judging and cocktail party.
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Crime and the single girl with author Kirsty Brooks
Precint Theatrette
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Pluck - classical comedy
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Be part of the Fringe Festival Want to be part of the festival? You can be at the SpinFX jam session on Sunday, March 21. Relax with local musicians at the Roxby Downs Community Club, from 1pm, and enjoy a casual jam and a free barbecue. SpinFX - formerly the Roxby Downs Arts and Cultural Forum - coordinates various musical, artistic and theatrical events on a regular basis. The jam session will be preceded by an instructional guitar workshop - times and venue not yet confirmed.
Australians on film - all day! Throughout Saturday, March 20, the Roxby Downs Theatrette will feature a range of Australian films including such classics as Storm Boy, Australian Rules and Japanese Story, free to the public. Film buffs can also keep an eye out for local filmmaker Jason Stringer who will feature some of his own creations and a film-making workshop throughout the Outback Fringe.
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LADY LUCK...Meet Adelaide writer Kirsty Brooks at the Outback Fringe, author of ‘the Vodka Dialogue’ and ‘Lady Luck’.
Meet the authors at Outback Fringe
The Outback Fringe Festival will host a series of writer’s events over the three-day event, including ‘meet and greets’ with some of SA’s most interesting authors. Headlining the writers’ events is Adelaide author Kirsty Brooks. Kirsty Brooks is the Director of Driftwood Manuscripts, an assessment agency for writers. She has written for magazines, web-sites and internationally distributed board games. She has published three books, Hitching: Tales from the byways and superhighways, Mad Love and Lady Luck. She is currently working on the sequel to Lady Luck, called Bossy Boots, to be published by Wakefield Press. The first title in a PI series, called The Vodka Dialogue, will be published by Hodder Headline in 2003. The subsequent titles in the series, The Happiness Punch, and The Millionaire Float, will be published in 2004 and 2005 respectively. She has a Journalism Degree and is completing an Advanced Diploma in Professional Writing. She is also Deputy Chair of the SA Writers’ Centre. So whether you’re interested in her books - or maybe one of your own, Kirst Brooks is worth enjoying a ‘Vodka Dialogue’ with. Local author John Read will also hold a workshop during the Outback Fringe to talk about his locally-based largely-autobiographical book Red Sand Green Heart - Ecological Adventures in the Outback. Red Sand Green Heart was named as “best science/nature book” of 2003 by the Sydney Morning Herald. Red Sand Green Heart documents exciting new discoveries and describes the fascinating life of some of the Outback’s most interesting creatures. Through vivid, personal stories John shares his experiences as an ecologist making new discoveries, challenging conventional approaches to pastoralism, mining, tourism and environmental management, and witnessing the precarious balance of nature as species are pitted against the harsh climate of the outback. Presented in a non-scientific way, Red Sand, Green Heart: Ecological Adventures in the Outback evokes a humorous, entertaining and informative picture of Australia’s desert region and the environmental issues that affect us all.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 20 9am - 5pm Mural project with aerosol artist James Cochran
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9am - 1pm RDAS P&F Market Day buskers, peformance artists and live music
Richardson Place
10am
Aussie film festival Storm Boy
Precint Theatrette
11am
Meet, greet & children’s show Andy and Bookworm from The Bookplace.
Richardson Place
12pm
Aussie film festival Japanese Story
Precint Theatrette
2pm
Aussie film festival The Night We Called It a Day
Precint Theatrette
3pm
Meet, greet & children’s show Andy and Bookworm from The Bookplace.
Richardson Place
4pm-10pm Fringe Bazaar Sunset Market Stalls, live entertainment and demonstrations - belly dancing, fire breathing,clowns, buskers, live classical and African music.
Richardson Place
6pm-8pm
Auditorium
Youth disco
8pm-12am Live band - Sideshow
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SUNDAY, MARCH 21 9am - 5pm Mural project with aerosol artist James Cochran
Richardson Place
1pm
Jam session and free barbecue
Roxby Downs Club
10am
Aussie film festival Japanese Story
Precint Theatrette
2pm
Aussie film festival The Night We Called It a Day
Precint Theatrette
And that’s not all - more acts and activities are being booked daily for this unique outback event. Keep an eye on the most up-to-date news on the Outback Fringe by logging on to www.roxbydowns.com/fringe - or keep reading The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper and listening to 105.5 RoxFM for regular updates. Or do you have an artistic interest or skill you’d like to share with the rest of Roxby Downs - then phone Megan Barker on 0418 870 012. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
Roxby Downs - Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21
Outback Fringe ready to roll 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 setting 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 entertainment and music, as well as featuring a number of local and regional artists. Workshops, market stalls and live music will be part of the weekend’s entertainment. The inaugural Roxby Downs ‘Future Art Prize’ Exhibition will run from March 5 to March 30, in all, a total of $3000 in awards will be presented to the winning artists. Performers from all parts of SA and our own talented locals will present a wonderful program that comprises live performances, cultural shows and children’s activities throughout the three-day event. So join us in the outback for an experience you’ll never forget.
Art prize attracts national artists More than 50 artists from throughout Australia have submitted paintings for the Future Art Prize. The prize - the first-ever of its kind in Roxby Downs - will see the winning artist receive prizemoney of $2000, with a further $1000 in prizemonies for runners-up. Submitted artworks will be displayed at the Roxby Downs Gallery from March 5 to March 30. Come along and view a varied palette of creations from both local and internationally-recognised painters. The prize will be judged by local artists Alex Mendelssohn and Dan Bradley, with Country Arts SA representative Sue DuBois. Entries are still open for the Future Art Prize. Artwork must be presented in frames or on a stretcher frame, (max 120cm x 100cm). All artwork is the responsibility of the artist; The Roxby Downs Gallery will take no responsibility of artwork whilst in transit. Contact Roxby Downs Gallery on 8671 2001 for mre information.
Comic twist to classical music The concert platform. That calm, neutral space. Sacred even. Perfect for enjoying beautiful music with no disturbances. And then enter PLUCK... Pluck is three English classical musicians with an overwhelming desire to not take themselves seriously. Not so much a classical trio as a classical mistake. One woman , two men three minds who compete, argue, scheme, ridicule, parade, dance, fight, and unite all while playing some of the world’s greatest music. These musicians have turned the classical concert circuit on its head and in the process created something entirely unique. Armed with technical brilliance, unfounded optimistic determination and a lack of respect for tradition, Pluck brings its naively charming show to Roxby Downs for the Outback Fringe Festival, following its huge success at the Edinburgh Festival 2003 and Adelaide’s own Fringe Festival. An eccentric mix of instrumental anarchy, mime and clowning. The result is a hilarious and brilliant show of technical precision and total musical madness that is suitable for everybody. At the Outback Fringe
PLUCK…when great music falls into the hands of talented idiots. Pluck will play everything from Bach to Beatles, adding their own irreverent touches as they go along.
Festival Pluck will not only play music from Bach to Beatles, but in doing so demolish all preconceptions of a recital. These three deranged protagonists have hijacked the form. They do play Vivaldi, Ravel and Brahms but in a way that is truly their own. A musical piece is magically transformed into a duel, an amorous encounter or an acrobatic triangle. They slip from one theme to another, mixing the baroque with the contemporary without ever missing a beat. Pluck are Sian Kadifachi, Jon Regan
and Adrian Garratt - all classically-trained musicians who share an unusual desire to explore unconventional ways of performing with their instruments. At the time PLUCK was formed, Adrian had spent several years entertaining people on three continents with his street performing routines, Sian had played her cello to rock crowds all over Europe with the band Nash, and Jon had appeared on television as a violin playing Duke of Wellington. Now, as Pluck, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Outback Landscaping and Supplies are pleased to support the Outback Fringe Festival as a Silver Sponsor.
Fringe Bazaar Street Market - Saturday, March 20 from 4pm The Fringe Bazaar will transform Richardson Place into a place of excitement, food, music and fun! Market stalls, buskers, live music and more! Stallholder applications are now being accepted. Ph Megan Barker - 0418 870 012.
The Outback Fringe Festival is pleased to acknowledge major sponsor WESTERN MINING RESOURCES (Olympic Dam) Thankyou also to our Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors for 2004 GOLD SPONSORS • Imparja Television • The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper • RoxFM • Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct • Western Mining Resources (Olympic Dam)
SILVER SPONSORS • South Australian Tourist Commission • Lin Andrews Real Estate • Outback Landscaping & Supplies • National Australia Bank • ProCo Sound and Stage
BRONZE SPONSORS • Roxby Downs Community Club • Repco Auto Repair • Roxby Central • MoTown Media • Mensland
Proudly supported by • NRDB • Country Arts SA • Roxby Downs Council
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Woomera upsets top team at home ground Night golf soon to start
ROGUES...Peter Wooldridge goes to bat against the Wanderers during Saturday’s game at Roxby Downs.
FOR SALE BY TENDER 8 Individual 9000 series Evaporative Air-conditioners Will be sold in 8 separate lots Air-conditioners must be removed from the Council Depot by successful tenderer before Friday, March 19, 2004 or storage fees set by Council will be imposed. Inspection of air-conditioners will be on-site at the Council Depot. Each air-conditioner will be complete with plenums. Air-conditioner pads are not in a serviceable condition and Council cannot guarantee each unit will have sufficient pads. Inspection time and location: Council Depot, Olympic Way on Saturday, February 28, 2004 between 10am and 12 noon. Tenders are to be placed in the tender box at the Roxby Downs Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs by 12 noon, March 5, 2004. The air-conditioners are to be sold as is. Roxby Downs Council makes no guarantee as to the condition of air-conditioners. Air-conditioners are to be paid for and removed by Friday, March 19, 2004. Roxby Downs Council is not bound to accept the highest or any tender. Robert Barker Municipal Works Manager
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Two matches were played in the Roxby Districts cricket competition last weekend and the results have had quite an effect on the Premiership Table. In a highly entertaining thriller under lights at O’Donoghue Oval the bottom side, Woomera, held on for the narrowest of wins against top of the table Olympic Dam and have snuck into third spot and with it, a tilt at the finals if they can win a couple of their last four matches. Wanderers mauled Rogues at Roxby Downs and on the back of the result of the Day/Night match have moved to within striking distance of top spot and consigned their opponents to the foot of the ladder. On Saturday morning Wanderers pummeled a weakened Rogues attack to plunder 253 runs from 30 overs and then dismissed Rogues for 143. Jeff Dutschke scored a fine 111 not out. Watkins finally got amongst the runs in season 2003/2004 for 70 not out and it was business as usual for Paxton who made 53 in no time at all. Nick Wells continued his good batting form to compile 67 and Weir made 40 but there was barely a yelp from the rest of the batting line-up. WANDERERS 1/253: Dutschke 111no, Watkins 70no, Paxton 53, Bourne 1/51 defeated ROGUES 143 Wells 67, Weir 40, Dutschke 3/42, Taylor 1/2, Reed 1/2, Paxton Snr 1/4, J Blake 1/9, White 1/41. In the encounter at Woomera, the home side set a tantalizing total of 156 for the Devils to chase with some spirited and enterprising batting especially from Simon Turner who just missed out on a halfcentury, Worby and Andy Ingold. Olympic Dam produced an up and down batting performance that was not helped by a couple of needless run outs. Kerr top scored with 41 and they were always a chance to reel in the target while he was there but Pillar who finished with 3/20 from eight overs trapped him lbw when the score was 91. Andy Ingold pulled off a great running catch in the deep to get rid of Kemp and this seemed to lift the “Redbacks” and the fielding side held their nerve in the closing stages as an unbeaten partnership of 31 between Prior and Hoffmann fell an agonising one run short of claiming a draw in a hectic finish. Nine runs were needed from the last over bowled by Woomera skipper for the match Andy Searle, but the batsmen held out and the rest is history. WOOMERA 8/155: Turner 49, Worby 38, A Ingold 26, Pillar 15, Lloyd 3/23, Schell 3/30, Wellington 1/11, Hoffmann 1/34 defeated OLYMPIC DAM 8/ 154: Kerr 41, Prior 29no, Schell 24, Kemp 16, Hoffmann 14no, Pillar 3/20, Worby 2/32, M Ingold 1/22. Gerard Secker, Cricket Reporter.
Volleyball results
They say that golfers are a crazy bunch of people, chasing after a little white ball only to put it into a dark hole. Sunday, February 15, certainly proved that - “Loons R Us” prevailed on the Roxby Downs Golf course with the players coming out to play in very hot conditions. Nino Tormena put the heat on the course burning it up, coming in with a plus five on the par event. Very good scoring indeed! For his efforts, the handicapper
slashed 3.5 off his handicap. Rod Banks put in a very credible plus two for the morning taking runner-up for the event. Tubby Gray, Don Shields and Joel Roberts all came in with plus one. Rod Banks took out the novelty for the day, a long drive on No. three. Don’t forget that the season will start with Night Golf on Friday, March 5, 2004 with Onesteel’s four person Ambrose. Di Beveridge, Golf Reporter.
Solid performance by local swimmers Some of Roxby Down’s local swimming stars performed well at the Hawker Swimming Carnival on Sunday February 15, 2004. Individual Results Connor Morgan 1st 12/13-year-old boys 50m freestyle (scratch). Dominica Jamnicky 1st 10-13-year-old girls 50m freestyle (handicap). Samuel Wilson 2nd 10/11-year-old boys 50m freestyle (scratch). While at the Leigh Creek Swimming Carnival – Sunday, 14 February, 2004 - the ‘Roxby One’ team came first in the 14 and under 4x50m freestyle relay. The team consisted of Connor Morgan, Samuel Wilson, Dominca Jamnicky and Hannah Wilson. Individual Results Connor Morgan 2nd 11/12-year-old boys 50m breaststroke (scratch). 1st 11/12-year-old boys 50m freestyle (scratch). 2nd 11/12-year-old boys 50m backstroke (scratch). Samuel Wilson 1st 9/10-year-old boys 50m butterfly (scratch). Jade Morgan
1st 9/10-year-old girls 50m breaststroke (scratch). 2nd 12 and under girls 50m freestyle (scratch). Jessica Katzorke 3rd 12 and under girls 50m freestyle (handicap). Jarrad Katzorke 1st 12 and under boys 50m freestyle (handicap). While the hometown team is stroking ahead, local girl Tara-Jane Hill, now studying in Port Augusta, is also making her mark in the pool. On February 22, 2004 at Booleroo, Tara-Jane placed in several races. 2 nd place, 11 and under Freestyle (scratch). 2nd place, 11 and under Backstroke (scratch). 2 nd place, 11 and under Butterfly (scratch). 1st place, 11 and under Breastroke (scratch). 2 nd place, 11 and under Freestyle (handicap). On February 15, 2004 at Hawker she took 2nd place, 10/11 year old Freestyle (scratch) and 1st place in the 13 and under 100m Individual Medley. She also placed 2nd in the 11/12-yearold Breaststoke (scratch) on February 14, 2004 at Leigh Creek.
Social hockey serious stuff Lawn bowls
February 16, 2004 A Grade Easy Beats 110 defeated Pink Eyes 64. Voleeyroo’s 80 defeated Benders 40. B Grade Salmon Haters 99 defeated Chalkies 70. All Blacks 115 defeated Fitchy’s Follys 64. February 9, 2004 A Grade Easy Beats 83 defeated Volleyroos 62. Benders 75 defeated Prophets of Oman 60. B Grade All Blacks 125 defeated Chalkies 27 Salmon Haters 100 defeated Block It 61.
photograph by Anneke Botes
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SOCIAL HOCKEY...Dylan Richards and Leal Burns face off at social hockey on Friday evening. While the pair obviously take their favourite sport seriously, the evening is a laid-back opportunity for local residents to try their hand at some new or forgotten skills. New players experienced or novice - are invited to come along on Friday evenings, at the Roxby Downs stadium, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Sticks and balls provided - bring your own safety gear.
February 13, 2004 Enterprise (66) defeated Norms (54). Funky Frogs (60) drew with Balls’N’All (60). Care Factor (66) defeated East Enders (54). NFI (62) defeated Physical Rejects (58). Back Fillers (75) defeated Yorkes (45). She Devils (62) defeated No Names (58). Night Owls Scores Round 3 Game scores for February 6, 2004 Norms (74) defeated She Devils (46). Funky Frogs (71) defeated Scrubbers (49). No Names (70) defeated NFI (50). Yorkes (78) defeated Physical Rejects (42). Enterprise (89) defeated East Enders (31). The owlets (junior night owlers) are going very well.Last Friday evening saw 20 junior bowlers have lots of fun and even play a competitive game. They have decided to have their own little competition for nine to 16-year-olds who would like to play lawn bowls. Jim Bowden, Bowls Reporter.
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Basketballers back on the courts Senior Basketball A Grade Women Little Devils 31, (R Shultz 11) defeated Devils 27, (T Coombes 11). Eagles 47, (L Sutherland 14) defeated Choice Eagles 32, ( L Evans 11). B Grade Women Wanderers 51, (M Kiely 14) defeated Bulls 32, (L Girdham 17). Jets 66, (R Fisher 24) defeated Devils2 8, (R Williams 8). Devils 45, (S Weston 15) defeated Eagles1 15, (J Longmire 8). Eagles2 31, (V Hombsch 11) defeated SSA Cougars 23, (T Frigo 10). February 10, 2004 C Grade Women Chocie Soldiers 35 (M Katzorke 10) defeated Spectres/Devils 11 (K McAdam 5 ). Tandales/Jets 34 (C Male 8) defeated Cougars 10 (M Traeger 6). B Grade Men Chocie Soliders Forfiet to Bulls. OD Devils 40 (M Turner 16) defeated Jets 28 (D Kaminski 10). A Grade Men Chocie Soldiers 46 (G Nielson 17) defeated MPR Magpies 26 (A Allayah 8). Bradken Bears 48 (J Kerr 14) defeated Jets 37 (N Backhouse 10).
NETBALL...MAK Ladies’ Bec Penglase takes a shot at goal during last week’s senior netball competition. Mixed and senior netball competitions are both back on deck this month.
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JUNIORS...While Roxby Downs’ senior basketballers kicked off their new evening competition, the juniors were back on-court for their Saturday morning games. In the U/10 competition referee Michelle Tiller throws the ball up for a jump-ball between the Rangers’ Andrea Dasilva and Tyla Richardson of the Lightning.
February 18, 2004 Ready Mixed Rangers 23 defeated Prime Movers 13. Rebels A 44 defeated Misfits 22. Hornridge 50 defeated Rebels B 16. MAK Ladies 31 defeated Shorties 14. Blue Jays 27 defeated Masters 24. Keeches 27 defeated Huneez 13. Mixed Netball All Blacks 29 defeated Obstructions 14. Miners1 38 defeated Team Tiger 16.
February 11, 2004 Blue Jays 23 defeated Rebels B 6. Masters 23 defeated the Keeches 13. Rebels A 50 Hunees 10. Hornridge 63 defeated Prime Movers 7. MAK Ladies 38 defeated Ready Mixed Rangers 3. Misfits 29 defeated Shorties 10. Mixed Netball Miners1 30 defeated All Blacks 14. Team Tiger 14 defeated Obstructions 6.
Leisure Centre News For more information Phone 8671 0500
What a Loser! Gym enthusiast and long time Aerobics fan, Maria Saxton is our latest BIG LOSER. Since joining at Roxby Downs Alive in February 2003, Maria has been a consistent and friendly face at the Leisure Centre, attending at least 5 times per week. She has participated in a variety of Aerobic classes and is now focusing on a weight-training program specifically designed to suit her needs. She has maintained her motivation by finding that inner drive that got stronger as the centimetres came off. Bringing Maria into the gym and putting her through a weight program has accelerated her weight loss but more importantly improved her muscle tone, strength, posture, blood sugar levels, blood pressure and overall fitness. Joining the gym and attending Weight Watchers since January 2003 has helped Maria shed a massive 91.5cm of body size, 12 kgs of body weight and dropping from a size 18 to a size 12 to 14. Maria said “the process didn’t happen overnight, it’s been long and yes at times, very hard but very rewarding”. Well done Maria.
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Shoto kan Karate is enjoying an influx of junior students this year, kickstarting a third class for the popular local sport.
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“We’ve been running for four years now and karate is definitely a growing sport in Roxby Downs,” Sempai Simon Hilder told The Monitor this week. “There’s been an influx of seven new junior students, heralding the need for a third class. “We’ve got more than 25 juniors this year and we’re expecting more new members as the heat settles down. “Every year, as our kids become more and more interested, they attract other students - their friends and families.” Mr Hilder heralds karate as a suitable sport for students from age five upwards. “You can start karate when you’re six or 60 if you want,” he said.
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“Shotokan is a traditional Japanese karate - one of the oldest martial arts in the world. “It’s also a chance to build fitness and confidence in a fun atmosphere. For more information about Shotokan karate in Roxby Downs, phone Simon Hilder on 0428 838 376 or duing business hours on 8671 8559.
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MARTIAL ARTISTS... Daniel and René Gilliland-Rocque of Roxby Downs have joined the growing group of youth now studying Shotokan karate locally. Photograph by Anneke Botes.
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