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STOP! Before it’s too late Hermit St residents call for fast action to slow drivers down ROXBY DOWNS...Hermit Street residents have lashed out at council’s ‘go slow’ on roundabouts, following the latest car accident in one of Roxby Downs’ ‘hot spots’ for speeding drivers. Local residents are up in arms after a car careened off the road at the corner of Hermit and Muloorina Streets at around 10.30pm on Thursday, June 17, knocking a street pole and its footings, clear over a fence and into the back yard of the corner house. According to Roxby Downs police, a 20-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving in a manner dangerous, exceeding the speed limit, exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol (0.110 per cent), driving whilst suspended and contravening safety maintenance provisions. In laymen’s terms, contravening safety maintenance provisions means he was driving a vehicle which had not been maintained in a condition that enables it to be driven safely. These charges come as a result of the Hermit St accident on June 17. The house in question, owned by local contract company Cavpower, was completely rebuilt in 2000 after a car careened through the front bay window, through five rooms and out the back wall into the neighbour’s back yard. Since then, the house’s latest residents, who asked to remain anonymous, have added boulders to their front-yard landscaping to deter runaway cars. “Cars are for roads – this just shouldn’t happen,” one of the house’s current residents told The Monitor last week. “We shouldn’t have to move but we should be able to feel safe sleeping in this house at night. “But we’re still picking up concrete out of our back yard where the street pole landed.” The house’s residents are talking closely with Roxby Downs Council about proposals for two roundabouts on Hermit St. But other Hermit St residents are warning it may be a case of “too little too late”.
STOP...Zolly Ferenci heads up a team of Hermit St residents calling for fast action on too-fast drivers in this local ‘hot spot’. Donna Haugum told The Monitor she has seen as many as eight accidents at the same spot in the past few years. “Most of them can pick themselves up and drive away so the police never hear about it but you can see the tyre marks up and down the street,” she said. “And if we do call the police, by the time the call’s been diverted through to Port Augusta the driver is gone.” Mrs Haugham said she has taught her children to run to the back of the house if they hear brakes squealing in the street. Zolly Ferenci, another Hermit St resident who has woken up in the night to find a car crashed in his front yard, believes roundabouts will solve the speeding problem in Hermit St. “I’ve lived in Hermit St since 1989 when it was a dead end street, but since the day they opened up the
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new area people have been using it like a race track,” he told The Monitor. While Hermit St was identified by council and the Roxby Road Safe Committee as a ‘hot spot’ for speedrelated car accidents more than four years ago, plans for the proposed roundabouts have been too long in coming to fruition, according to former Town Board member and Hermit St resident Merv Rogers. “It amazes me that they can get a festival up and running in a couple of weeks but they can’t get a roundabout built in more than three years,” Mr Rogers said. “It’s time for council to get their priorities right – before someone gets cleaned up by one of these cars and killed.” Municipal works manager Robert Barker told The Monitor that Roxby Downs Council will call for tenders, both locally and state-wide, in the coming weeks, to begin work on the
proposed roundabouts. “Following extensive research, planning and design Council will proceed with calling for tenders this week for the construction of new roundabouts in Hermit Street at the intersections with Kennebery Crescent and Wirrda Streets. “We’re very aware that excessive speed along Hermit St is of a concern. This treatment, along with others being investigated for the Arcoona Street and Pioneer Drive intersection should greatly assist. “However, traffic control devices are very expensive, need to be funded by ratepayers. Alone they won’t cure the problem. “Community participation through Roxby Road Safe is an important element into improving road safety in town. “Motorists need to be more responsible when they’re driving within the town limits.
“The speed limit of 50km an hour applies to all township streets. “This has been introduced statewide for the safety of residents and motorists alike. “Essentially excessive traffic speed is a blight on our great community and puts residents at risk.” Father Jim Monaghan – chairman of the Roxby Road Safe Committee and a Community Board Mentor, has also called on drivers to be more responsible. The Hermit St roundabout issue has been tabled before the committee for almost three years, he told The Monitor this week. “We were first notified about the roundabouts a couple of years ago. “That was given as one of the reasons given by Council as to why footpaths weren’t being kept up to scratch because they’d only be ripped up when the works were done. “We recently raised the issue again and Council advised us the roundabouts are due soon – it’s a relief to hear that because we have concerns about vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, kids on bikes and skateboards. “We keep coming back to the Fatal Five that the police are always highlighting which include speed and alcohol – key causes of serious accidents. In response to those concerns we ran that Roxby Roadsafe exercise in March – and soon we’ll have our Roxby Roadsafe banner in town which will highlight those Fatal Five and encourage people to drive safely. “Each of us, behind the wheel, is a potential killer - drivers need to think of that. “Residents can have a say on these issues – their opinions are important – by attending our committee meetings or emailing me – jmonagha@stbarbs.pp.catholic.edu.au.” For more information about Roxby Road Safe, log onto www.rrs.roxby downs.com . Roxby Road Safe will meet at the council boardrooms on August 19, at 5.30pm. Council response - Page 2 Roundabout timeline - Page 2 Letters to the Editor - Page 4
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ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Council this week called for tenders to build two roundabouts in Hermit St, just weeks after the street’s latest car accident saw resident complaints escalate. Council has been slammed by Hermit St residents for delaying the speed reduction measures for almost three years. According to council budget papers, more than $100,000 has already been allocated in council funds over the past two years for the Hermit St roundabouts and other complementary measures in Arcoona St and Pioneer Drv. “Council sympathises with residents’ concerns over apparent delays in construction of two roundabouts in Hermit Street which in part was due to a combination of extensive planning, public consultation and actual design difficulties associated with the actual intersection geometry and potential effects of services,” Town Administrator Bill Boehm told The Monitor this week. Mr Boehm said “traffic measures of this kind are legally required to be designed by a qualified traffic engineering consultant – in this case, Kym Dorrestyn from Adelaide”. “Due to the expense of bringing a consultant of this kind to Roxby Downs, Mr Dorrestyn was hired to provide advice on an overall review of our traffic network, bike planning as well as several traffic control measures during 2003 and early 2004.” “Current budget provides for $80,000
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September 12, 2000 September 12, 2000 - Roxby Downs police reports as reported in local and national media. A speeding driver launches his vehicle through the front windows of the residence at the corner of Muloorina and Hermit Streets, hitting a man sleeping in his bed and driving him and the bed out the back wall of the house. The resident, drivers and passenger are not seriously injured but the house is significantly damaged structurally. 2002/03 Budget – ‘Creating our Future’ as distributed to residents, June-July 2002 Municipal Services...Allocation allowances over and above operational requirements in this year’s budget include the following: Traffic Control Devices – Hermit St $60,000 Report of Roxby Downs Town Board meeting - Wednesday, October 2002 Traffic Control...M Rogers asked if we can fast track the speed humps for Hermit Street. B Boehm stated designs, justification and regulatory approvals for appropriate traffic control devices were being designed with a view to construction in the new year Report of Roxby Downs Town Board meeting - Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Hermit St...Design of roundabouts at Kennebery and Wirrda Streets has been finalised following extensive investigation. Letters of notification have been sent to all owners adjacent to the area. Advertising and promotion would appear in The Monitor. Roundabouts along with line marking, should ensure that speeds significantly reduce. Merv Rogers asked when works were going to commence. Bill Boehm indicated that works would be approximately three months time. 2003/04 Council Budget – ‘Creating Our Future – Mark 2) as distributed in The Monitor – August 14, 2003 Capital Works...Council’s capital works program is funded with substantial grant funding ($264k); with significant contribution for asset maintenance works from Council’s financial reserves. Hermit St Roundabouts $80,000 Excerpt from The Monitor - September 11, 2003 Costs of road-side repairs on the rise...“We’ll be spending around $100,000 this year in Hermit St because people are travelling as much as 100km an hour in an urban area. “Really, the message is, council and the traffic authority have been asked to fix a community problem but perhaps we need to deal with the local philosophy first.” Excerpt from The Monitor – February 26, 2004 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 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 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 Street and Pioneer Drive intersecton. June 17, 2004 - Roxby Downs police and resident reports as reported in The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper, July 1, 2004 A car careens off the road at the corner of Hermit and Muloorina Streets in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, June 17, knocking a street pole and its footings, clear over a fence and into the back yard of the corner house.
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ROXBY DOWNS…A total of 545 tourists registered their visit to the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre in May this year. This follows 263 visitors in April and 305 in March, while figures in February were 19, and January just 29. In fact, May totals were more than double that of the statistics for all of 2003. A VIC spokesman told The Monitor that staff at the centre are recording new trends – Visitors are staying longer, touring more attractions and, as a result, spending more locally. APY LANDS…Supervision of Aboriginal offenders living within the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands will be enhanced under a SA Government funding allocation of $149,000. “Unique issues exist with managing offenders in these remote locations, however, the allocation will allow for more effective management and quality of service through the department,” SA Minister for Correctional Services Terry Roberts said. “A new method for offenders fulfilling their community service obligations has been implemented, providing tangible benefits to communities in the APY Lands.” ROXBY DOWNS…A further five places was allotted to the Roxby Downs Out of School Hours Care service last month, according to Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin. The places have been heralded as part of an additional 40,000 OSHC places allocated nationally. “Many families rely on this type of child care to help them balance the demands of work and family life,” Mr Wakelin told The Monitor. “The allocation of places to these services will ensure they can provide quality and affordable child care so that people can participate...in the community.” WHYALLA…A funding boost for the state’s marine rescue services will see the Air Sea Rescue Whyalla Squadron receive $1650 for new equipment. The Whyalla squadron shares in a grant of more than $470,000 allocated by the SA Government for marine volunteer services. FAR NORTH…The SA Freight Council has hit out at the Federal Government’s Auslink proposal. The national transport plan should be named ‘Eastlink’ not ‘Auslink’ according to a spokesman from the state’s peak freight transport advisory group. “Under the funding details announced last week, the eastern states receive 83 per cent of the total funding,” SAFC chairman Vincent Tremaine said. “The Federal Government has lauded Auslink as ‘Australia’s first national land transport plan since Federation’it’s nothing more than an east cost-centric initiative, and as such should be named Eastlink.” COOBER PEDY…The District Council of Coober Pedy will receive $230,000 from the SA Government to establish a fully-accredited Visitor Information Centre this month. The funding has been welcomed as evidence of the growing tourism industry in SA’s outback communities. In 2003, 680,000 tourists visited the Outback and Flinders Ranges, staying 2,433,000 nights. PORT AUGUSTA...More than 20 Far North hotels were represented at a meeting, hosted by the Australian Hotels Association (SA) in Port Augusta last month to protest new gaming legislation proposals. An AHA representative said the bill is discriminatory against rural hotelliers, capping the number of gaming machines in non-metropolitan hotels. He said the main concerns raised were the provincial cities cap “which discriminates between hotels in places like Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Mount Gambier and city hotels”. LAKE EYRE…Legislation will be passed this month by the SA Government to expand the borders of the Lake Eyre Basin management agreement into the Northern Territory. The agreement will see NT, Qld and SA Governments, in cooperation with the Commonwealth, manage the basin which covers more than 1.2 million square kilometres of arid and semi-arid central Australia. The new, extended agreement has prompted a round of community consultation and industry reviews on management of the basin. PORT AUGUSTA…Police services and programs in Port Augusta will share in a state budget injection of $433.5 million in 2004/05. In addition to a rise in state-wide recruitment quotas and general infrastructure and facility upgrades throughout SA, the ‘Operation Flinders’ troubled youth program, based in Port Augusta, will receive $830,000. The Port Augusta courtrooms will be redeveloped to the cost of $4.585 million. CFS and legal defence services will also benefit from increased funding. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
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BILBY RELEASE...International student volunteerTaryn Vinyard, from California, was one of a small group of volunteers involved in the release of Greater Bilbies at Arid Recovery last month.
Bilbies unfenced, free in Far North OLYMPIC DAM… Bilbies are roaming freely in the far north of South Australia for the first time in over half a century, thanks to the team at Arid Recovery – the unique ecology reserves situated on the Borefield Rd near Olympic Dam. Twelve bilbies from inside the Arid Recovery Reserve were released outside of the reserve’s fence late last month as part of a trial to re-establish a wild population of bilbies in SA. The released bilbies were captured from within the reserve and radio-transmitters were attached to each of them to allow their movements to be tracked. “This is very exciting, because it is the first time bilbies have been roaming freely in this region since the 1940s,” Project Coordinator for Arid Recovery Brydie Hill told The Monitor. “Of course we hope that they will survive. As well as the bilbies, we’re keeping tabs on the numbers of feral predators in the area which will help us determine how much feral control has to take place throughout the region to allow endangered species to repopulate.” The team were disappointed to lose one bilby within forty-eight hours to a feral cat. The cat was captured the next day and the stomach contents confirmed that it was the culprit. “The loss of one bilby
was a shame, however, none have died since and it was reassuring to at least know how the bilby died,” Miss Hill said. “At the end of the trial, if we have a 70 per cent survival rate we will then release more bilbies to establish a viable, unfenced bilby population in this region.” The Arid Recovery Reserve is a fully fenced area of arid land, 60 square kilometres in size, from which all cats, rabbits and foxes have been removed; a task which took hundreds of volunteers five years to complete. Since that time, four locally extinct mammal species have been reintroduced into the reserve. All four species – the Greater Stick-nest Rat, the Burrowing Bettong, the Greater Bilby and the Western Barred Bandicoot – have been successfully living and breeding within the reserve since their reintroduction. However, according to Miss Hill, fenced reserves are not an economical or practical solution to the degradation of our environment, and the Arid Recovery team
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ROXBY DOWNS...A total of 320 people attended ‘Roxby’s most important weekend of the year’ adding their comments to a previous 70 submissions collected through the ‘community planning day’ process. Community members were invited to view information garnered from a series of meetings with special interests on a variety of key issues in Roxby Downs and region, and then had a chance to contribute to the process. Participants were invited to make comments and to rate their priorities for community issues. “I think it went really well - the turnout was exceptional,” community board member Wendy Osborne told The Monitor. “People weren’t just walking through, they were really taking it in and making comments - residents are really interested it what’s happening in town. Housing was the most important issue on the day closely followed by education and families. “It’s also pleasing to note, that after housing, education and families - after their personal and family needs - people in this town consider the environment one of the top issues,” Mrs Osborne said. Plan submissions are open until Friday, July 2, with information sheets still on display at Roxby Downs Council.
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Where are council ‘s priorities? ‘Fast-track’ roundabouts and slow drivers down Dear Editor, As a concerned resident of Hermit Street, I feel compelled to comment on the amount of motor vehicle accidents in our street and the apparent lack of concern by our ‘powers to be’. Having lived on Hermit Street for over 16 years, my wife and I have seen this street go from a peaceful street to the local drag-way. The amount of near-misses and direct hits is alarming, the most recent being on June 17. This matter of speeding has been raised on several occasions and whilst I was on the Town Advisory Board I felt some progress was being made. But alas, no. I was advised that the relevant surveys were carried out, decisions made, letters sent to affected residences, funding gained via grants and work to be completed by June 2003. I believe the grants were for roundabouts and pavement marking to make Hermit Street look narrower. Maybe a $150K Fringe Festival with its ugly galvanised pipe posts in the main street of Richardson Place, which was organised in a matter of a few months, take priority. I hope not, but I fail to see any action yet, 12 months later. I was told Hermit Street was one of the most dangerous streets in Roxby Downs and work on these speed restrictions would be carried out as soon as funding was available. The amount of cars speeding on our street, not only late at night, but during the day is frightening, and it is not only young hoons but mothers and fathers of young children. Our local police do a wonderful job but cannot be everywhere. I feel it is up to the municipality of Roxby Downs to do something urgently about this problem, before it is too late. Merv Rogers, Hermit St, Roxby Downs.
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Dear Editor, I with my wife and two children have lived in our current address of 62 Hermit Street for around five years. In this time we have had the awful experience of being awakened by screeching brakes and then the bang and crash of a car coming to rest either in a house or just metres from one. This has not happen once but approximately six times over this period.
The common factor in all of these accident has been speed. We know, as concerned parents we can not change the design of the road, but we know that roundabouts, speed humps and various other speed control methods can be used to slow the traffic down. We have been told for a number of years that this is going to happen, but the time has come and action needs to be done or it may be too late.
The local governing body can find the money for all sorts of art festival stuff and flag poles in the main street which certainly look great and create a great image for our town, but I wonder if this money would be better spent keeping our rate payers and their children safe. Let’s hope something gets done sooner than later before the unthinkable happens. Graham Warren, Hermit St, Roxby Downs.
Take action to stop accidents Call a halt to ‘hoons on Hermit’ To the Editor, I have resided at Hermit St since 1989 and over the years watched the development from being a dead-end street to an open road joining the new residential area of Roxby Downs. Since the opening up of this road I have expressed my concern to relevant bodies in this town over the safety of the residents due to the speed that people travel at on this road. Alas this has fallen upon deaf ears because nothing has been done about the safety of those that reside on this now nationally-regarded dangerous street! Yes, I use the word nationally because in the year 2000 when a car went through a house on Hermit St it made headlines in the media nation-wide, or have we forgotten about that? On the 17th of this month we had another incident where a car lost control on the same corner! This is the eighth recorded major incident on this street since it has been opened up. All we are asking for as residents of Hermit Street is that action be taken by the appropriate bodies as soon as possible before we do have bodies on the street. Please don’t brush this concern aside again, lets rectify the problem now. Zoltan Ferenci, Hermit St, Roxby Downs.
Dear Editor, Once again our sleep has been abruptly disturbed by a speeding motorist crashing their vehicle. This time the offenders ran from the scene leaving residents to clear the car from the roadway. These events are far too frequent as a result of these hoons on Hermit St. It has been at least three years since a speeding car totally destroyed a house on Hermit Street, yet council procrastinates. We have been reliably told funding is available to modify the street and slow the traffic, the only thing missing is the will of those in charge to do it. So far, we have been fortunate, no one has been hurt or killed, but action is needed now not after a tragedy. Tony Wilson, ‘residents and concerned family’ Hermit St, Roxby Downs. Have your say about local traffic safety at the next Roxby Road Safe Committee - Roxby Downs Council Boardrooms, August 19, from 5.30pm. Or log onto www.rrs.roxby downs.com to comment.
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GOOD NEWS PAGE Highway improvements FAR NORTH… Travellers heading for the Strzelecki, Oodnadatta and Birdsville Tracks will receive advance warning of adverse road conditions thanks to a new electronic sign valued at $73,000. The sign, situated on the eastern side of the Leigh Creek to Lyndhurst Rd, at Lyndhurst, will be updated regularly by Port Augusta Transport SA staff. Electronic ‘real time’ information will scroll across the 2.2 metre wide, 2.3 metre high screen, updating travellers about road conditions, closures and potential hazards. The signs are currently being installed and are expected to be operational by the end of July. The signs are just one of several traffic innovations aimed at drivers in the Far North including ‘speed feedback trailers’ which will display roadusers’ speeds on a display screen to promote driver awareness of speed limits throughout the state. A further $400,000 has been allocated to install ‘rumble strips’ – raised patches of roadway that draw attention to upcoming intersections – on 40 key rural roads throughout SA including the Olympic Dam to Pimba Rd, Port Augusta to Port Wakefield Rd, the Eyre and Flinders Highways.
Testing balked FAR NORTH…The Federal and SA Governments are again at loggerheads this month over testing at the national waste repository site proposed at Arcoona Station in the state’s far north. Premier Mike Rann had both local police forces and legal defences set to balk a series of ground water tests proposed on the Arcoona site, accusing the Federal Government of ‘actionable trespass’ if Federal contractors accessed the stateowned land. Mr Rann argued that the land in question is still owned by the state, until a decision by the Full Federal Court decrees otherwise. In response, Federal Science Minister Peter McGauran instructed contractors not to access the site for the proposed tests. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s too alte to go back into the site and start tests,” Mr Rann said. “We are continuing to appeal against the Federal Government’s compulsory acquisition of the site and that has yet to be settled.”
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RUM RUN…Members of the Central Upper Northern Tourers are preparing for the annual Black Jack Rum Run this month, from left, Paul Shalagin, Shane Thoman, Tyson Thoman, Phil ‘Gypsy’ Gilleland, Danny Robinson and Brian Robinson.
Rum runners saddling up for charity GLENDAMBO...The annual Black Jack Rum Run from Roxby Downs to Glendambo will be hosted by the Central Upper Northern Tourers on July 3 and July 4, 2004. Tourers and friends will leave Roxby Downs on 11.30am on July 3, reform at Spuds, Pimba, by
1pm, before travelling to Glendambo. Participants will enjoy a series of games and awards, with all proceeds donated to charity. Prizes awarded on the night will include ‘People’s Choice - small bike, big bike and tin top’, and the ‘best hand’ and ‘snake eye champ’.
The ‘such a long way and so much trouble to get here’ prize is expected to go to a serviceman who will take his ‘leave of service’ from being stationed in Iraq to compete in the event. For more information contact the tourers on a Friday night by phoning 8671 0849 .
APEX seeks local supporters APEX…Local supporters and APEX representatives from throughout SA and NT met in Roxby Downs last week to gauge interest in a local chapter of APEX. Pictured at the Roxby Downs Tavern, from left, back, Rob Saunderson, outgoing president Paul Henschke, Brian Earle, Craig Sinclair, Steve Richardson, middle, incoming president Luke Schulz, Tanya Whitehorn, Scott Prior, Shane Power, Rob Butcher and Anne-Marie Saunderson. “The visit went very well and we’re very positive about the outcome,” APEX spokesman Steve Richards told The Monitor. “Some former APEX members came along and so we’ve now got the nucleus of a club locally. We’ll be keeping in contact with those people and coming back up over the coming weeks and months. The next step is physically meeting with the community members to see if the community wants an APEX club up there – but the initial response is positive.” APEX representatives are expected to visit Roxby Downs again in August. For more information, phone Steve Richards – 0419 831 735.
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SCRAPBOOKING…Local scrapbook enthusiasts, from left, Rachael Witchard, Sonia Smith, Justine Brouns, Cherie Siegman and Mandy Kerby are calling for local residents to give their favourite hobby a go, in a fun and social atmosphere. ROXBY DOWNS… Scrapbook enthusiasts in Roxby Downs launched their first social event last week at the community library. A small but dedicated core of scrapbookers met to enjoy each other’s company and compare notes on this creative pastime. Scrapbooker Mandy Kerby invited other enthusiasts or interested novices to come along and enjoy the social atmosphere of scrapbooking. “Scrapbooking is a creative way of presenting photographs and preserving memories. “It’s a way of putting photographs and memorabilia together in an interesting way. “Our group is an extension of a hobby that’s been growing in town over a couple of years and it’s just a fun, friendly afternoon, once a month.” The group meets on the third Sunday of every month, between noon and 5pm, in the Roxby Downs Community Library. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2004 Local residents are invited to drop in, browse through scrapbooking materials or gather some advice from more experienced hobbyists.
Good crowd for ‘Dimboola’ ROXBY DOWNS...Despite a series of catering and technical difficulties, good crowds attended last weekend’s performance of ‘Dimboola’ at the Cultural Precinct. While the performance by the Port Pirie Players was well-supported, reviews of both the food and sound projection on the night were poor. As a result, management of the Cultural Precinct has published an apology to ticket-holders and invited them to the invitation-only Shrek 2 cocktail party later this month - see Page 13. Local couples, clockwise from top, out for ‘Dimboola’ - David “Bluey’ and Vonda Powell, Josef Sach and Verona Taubers, Alex and Megan Barker.
For more information phone Mandy Kerby – 8671 0660, or Sonia Smith – 8671 1759. Roxby Downs Community Library hosts sev-
eral local craft and hobby groups throughout the month - talk to your local staff for more details about clubs and activities in the Roxby Downs region.
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Thursday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 7 Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban – Rated: PG. It’s Harry’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and he learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban prison and could be coming after him next. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths. MOVIE MARATHON – Thursday, Harry Potter 1 at 4pm; Friday, Harry Potter 2 at 4pm and Harry Potter 3 at 7.30pm. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am, 2pm and 7pm; Monday 10am, 2pm and 8pm.
Friday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 14 Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban – Rated: PG. Friday and Sunday 11am and 8pm; Saturday and Wednesday 2pm and 7pm; Tuesday 2pm and 8pm. MOVIE MARATHON – Monday, Harry Potter 1, 2 and 3, 9am and 8pm starts.
Friday, July 16 – Tuesday, July 20 Secret Window – Rated: M. Some windows should never be opened. A writer is accused for plagiarism by a strange man, who then starts haunting him for justice. Stars Johnny Depp and John Turturro. Friday 9pm; Sunday & Tuesday 8pm. Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban – Rated: PG. Saturday & Sunday 10am and 2pm.
Friday, July 23 – Tuesday, July 27 Chopper – Rated: R. Chopper arrives to some customary hospitality at Neville’s house. But things get out of control when Chopper asks Neville for some money. Stars Kevin Lynch and Andrew Crowley. Sunday and Tuesday 9pm; Monday 8pm. Shrek 2 – Rated: PG. Princess Fiona’s parents invite her and Shrek to dinner to celebrate her marriage. If only they knew the newlyweds were both ogres. Stars the voices of Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy. MOVIE MARATHON – Friday staring at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am and 2pm.
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Andamooka trespasser trialled at Roxby Downs Court Magistrate Jonathan Harry presided over Roxby Downs Court on Wednesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 10. On Thursday, June 10, Mr Harry presided over the trial of a 41-year-old Andamooka man charged with trespassing and possession of cannabis. The man was approached by the lessee of the ‘Opal Gleam’, at the Andamooka opal fields, and asked to leave the premises after he was discovered to be living in the residence without permission in October last year. After refusing the leave, the man was then approached by police and the Department of Opal Mining registrar on the following day and escorted from the residence. He was later arrested and charged with trespass.
The man argued in court that the residence appeared to be abandoned and the claim had not been pegged. The police prosecutor confirmed that the owner’s prospecting permit for the Opal Gleam had expired at the time of the incident but that the defendant himself did not hold a current precious stones prospecting permit. The court heard that the Opal Gleam residence was held under a ‘residential tourism lease’ and, as such, the lessees were not required to reside on the claim for the majority of the year, instead, they used the lease in the warmer months of the year and made it available to tourists throughout the year. While in police custody, being transported from Andamooka to Roxby Downs, the man caused more than $98 worth of
damage to a window in the vehicle. As a result, he was charged with damaging property. “I lost my temper, sitting in the stinking heat…and if they’d let me out I would have gone back to where I’d been,” he told the court. Mr Harry replied that, while the man’s “anger was reasonable” his “actions were unreasonable” and that his restraint by police was meant to deter him from repeating the offence. When the man was originally escorted from the Opal Gleam residence a bag of cannabis in plain view on a table was also confiscated. The man was convicted of possession and the bag and its contents were forfeited to the crown. In total, the man was ordered to pay fines of $460 plus court costs. In addition, he was ordered to pay compensation to
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the SA Police for the vehicle damage. On Wednesday, June 9, Mr Harry presided over a series of hearings including a series of related ‘disorderly behaviour’ charges resulting from a fight outside a Roxby Downs licensed premises on March 28, 2004. Mr Harry handed down a series of convictions, including that of a 21year-old Roxby Downs man who was fined $200 and court costs for disorderly behaviour. A second Roxby Downs man, aged 21, was fined $300 and court costs for his involvement in the same incident, which followed on the heels of a conviction for defying a ‘barring order’ from a licensed premises which occurred on March 27, 2004. As a result, he was fined an additional $150 and court costs. A third man, 23, from Whyalla, was convicted and fined $200 with court costs. A 20-year-old Olympic Dam man was disqualified from driving for six months and received fines amounting to $610 plus court costs for diving with an excess blood alcohol level and exceeding a speed limit by more than 15km per
hour. A 45-year-old Roxby Downs man pleaded guilty to driving with an excess blood alcohol level and failing to drive to the left of the centre of a road. He received fines of $810 plus court costs and 12 months licence disqualification. A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man received fines amounting to $1380 with court costs and was disqualified from driving for 14 months after being convicted of driving with an excess blood alcohol level and driving while disqualified. The convictions result from an incident on Axehead Rd, in Roxby Downs, in April of this year, when the man registered a blood alcohol level of 0.192g. The same man was fined $150 with court costs for an unrelated incident in which he was convicted of stealing a car battery in February this year. A 21-year-old Andamooka man forfeited a double-edged dagger to the crown last week after being convicted of carrying an offensive weapon and dishonestly taking property without the owner’s consent. The man was or-
dered to do 144 hours of community service, over 12 months, after local police recovered a series of objects in relation to the theft conviction. A 56-year-old Olympic Dam man was fined $1280 plus court costs and disqualified from driving for 12 months after driving while disqualified and with an excess blood alcohol level at Olympic Dam in April this year. A 19-year-old Roxby downs man was disqualified from driving for six months and received fines amounting to $720 plus court costs for disorderly behaviour, making unnecessary noise or smoke, driving with an excess blood level and disobeying conditions of his provisional licence in Government Rd, Andamooka, on New Year’s Eve 2003. A 28-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted and fined $500 with court costs for driving while disqualified. A 34-year-old Roxby Downs man was disqualified from driving for six months, and fined $580 plus court costs after registering a blood alcohol level of 0.112g while driving on
Gregory St, Roxby Downs, in April this year. A 19-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted and fiend $350 plus court costs, with a license disqualification of 14 days after not exhibiting due care while driving on Pioneer Rd and Axehead Rd in February of this year. A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined $375 with court costs for disorderly behaviour and resisting police. A 22-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined $325 plus court costs for disorderly behaviour which occurred outside a Roxby Downs licensed premises in March this year, and stating a false name. A 36-year-old Roxby Downs man was disqualified from driving for two days and fined $225 plus court costs for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle on the road. A 19-year-old Andamooka man will perform 16 hours of community service after pleading guilty to driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle on a road without an appropriate license.
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Digging deep for foreign exchange program
YOUTH SALE...Volunteer Kane Honner lends a helping hand as crowds descend on the Roxby Downs Youth Services ‘Mega Garage Sale’.
AFS FUNDRAISERS…Raising funds at the RDAS Market Day for local students to travel overseas with the AFS exchange program, from left, AFS exchange student Connie Ramirez, 17, from Chilé, prospective exchange students Bree Butler, 16, and Rebecca Clancy, 14, who have their eyes set on France and Japan respectively, Caitlin McKinnon, 12, whose sister is currently overseas with AFS, and friend Demi Goldfinch, 12. The local AFS program is expecting two of its exchange students home this month - Jess McKinnon who has been living in the US, and Kaleb Gigney, who was stationed in Italy. Exchangees Connie Ramirez and Cielo Albrecht, from Argentina, who have been living locally for the past 12 months will return home soon after.
Youth sale a huge success ROXBY DOWNS..The Roxby Downs Youth Services Mega Garage Sale raised more than $3700 at the weekend. Services coordinator and garage sale organiser Sue Penglase said the sale attracted donations of hundreds of items and hundreds of people to buy them. “People were lining up from 10am in the morning for a bargain,” she told The Monitor. “We’re going to make this an annual event, it was so successful. “I had a gut feeling it was going to go well but the support was overwhelming. “It’s nice to know that the community can get behind us in our efforts to improve things for the youth in Roxby.” Mrs Penglase said volunteers had played a major part in the fundraiser’s success. Roxby Downs residents Trevor and Julie Nixon volunteered their time, barbecue and sausages for a sausage sizzle on the day The team of volunteer ‘sales assistants’ was headed up by local youth Kane Honner, Carl Hobbs, Chad Nixon, Marco Nedelkovic, Brad Spillman, Cody Lee, Zhenia Head, as well as Shane and Tina Foster and Mal Penglase. Local youth will be involved in deciding where the funds will be best spent at the Roxby Downs Youth Centre. A total figure of $3727.20 was raised on the day. Roxby Downs Youth Centre will be open every day except Sundays and Mondays during school holidays, from 9am to 4pm, in addition to the weekly Friday night activities.
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Driving offences still top the bill in police report FAR NORTH...Police were advised on June 27, 2004, of forced entry to a motor vehicle that was parked in the driveway of an Axehead Road address which occurred sometime between Friday morning and the time of the report. Nothing appears to have been taken from the vehicle. Police ask that any person who may have information in relation to this matter contact the Roxby Downs Police on 8671 0370, or BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. In an unrelated incident, also on June 27, 2004 a 25-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle. This same man was seen driving a short time later and will be reported for driving unregistered and uninsured in relation to this second incident. Police were advised of the theft of a motor vehicle from the front of a Pioneer Drive address
overnight on June 26, 2004. This vehicle has not been recovered. Police ask that any person who believes that they may have information in relation to this matter contact Roxby Downs Police on 8671 0370, or BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A 33-year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested for theft, driving an unregistered motor vehicle and possessing a prohibited substance. The theft relates to an event that occurred in Adelaide late last week. Police were advised of the theft of a motor vehicle from the Gosse Street/Callana Road Light Industrial area over night on June 24. The vehicle was later recovered on Blinman Road at Olympic Dam. Police ask that any person who believes that they may have information in relation to this matter contact Roxby Downs Police on 8671 0370, or BankSA Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police were advised on June 22, 2004 of the theft of a red plastic picnic setting from the Roxby Downs Area School over the long week-end. Any person with information in relation to this matter is asked to contact Roxby Downs Police on 8671 0370, or BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Also on June 22, 2004, a 47-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving an unregistered motor vehicle. A 25-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for disobeying a road sign and PCA (0.153 per cent) on June 19, 2004. On June 17, 2004 a 19year-old Roxby Downs man reported for driving in a manner dangerous, exceeding speed limit, driving under suspension and PCA (0.110 per cent) after an accident on Hermit Street. A 20-year-old man from Roxby Downs was re-
ported for crossing barrier lines, driving in a manner dangerous, failing to obey reasonable direction, driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle, driving without lights and PCA (0.99 per cent). A police spokesman reported that “except for the actions of a number of irresponsible drivers, it has been another fairly quiet week in Roxby Downs. However, drink driving and behavioural driving offences continues to be a problem in
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25 Hermit Street – “A fine offering for your investment portfolio”. Well located family home of 4 brms, BIR’s to 3. Spacious lounge/dining, practical kitchen with gas cooker, rangehood, dishwasher and b/fast bar. Cooling and heating, front/rear verandahs, large paved pergola, I.G. pool, Colorbond shed. Offers over $225,000.
OPEN INSPECTION: Sunday, July 4 – 3pm to 4pm 4 Bedrooms (main with ensuite others with built-in-robes), 8 years old, open plan kitchen / dine area, lino and carpet floor coverings, ducted air-conditioning and gas heating, 40’ x 20’ x 10’ Colorbond shed, power and cement floor, auto watering system and garden lights, BBQ / pergola paved area. Well suited complete family home.
6 Maireana Court – “Built in 1999”. This 3 bedroom, family home offers BIRs, good size rooms throughout, ducted cooling, c/ports, rear verandah and paved pergola area. Colorbond garage, good size rear yard, potential rent $275-$290. $189,950.
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17 Mulgaria Crescent – “Great value”. Family home of 3 bedrooms, all with built-in robes, large bay window lounge, practical gas kitchen with rangehood, large rumpus room, ducted evaporative cooling, gas heating, new 6m x 6m gabled pergola. Offers over $180,000.
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Roxby Downs. As such, a request has been made for greater attendance of Highway Patrol to Roxby Downs in coming weeks.” “On a positive note, local police receive many calls from concerned residents relating to the poor driving of others. Sometimes what we are told is not enough to prosecute, but it nevertheless often helps us to put a “picture” together of when and where, and to what we need to be paying attention to.”
28 Pine Crescent – “Well presented & spacious”. 3 bedroom family home offering BIRs, large lounge and good size dine, gas kitchen, updated bathroom (2-way ensuite to master), gas heat and ducted cooling as well as 2 R/C split system units, outdoor entertaining area, fully fenced swim pool, c/port UMR and much more. Potential rent $300/wk. $240,000.
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Start a new hobby these holidays
WIN STAMPS...Win one of these Australia Post ‘Spirit of Eureka Stockade’ stamp packs just by sending us a photograph of yourself and your favourite hobby! Kids - do you have a hobby or a collection? Some people collect butterflies, other collect cars. Some people sew, sculpt or water ski which one will you be doing these school holidays. How about stamp collecting? If you’re an avid philatelist (look that one up kids) or just a keen historian then grab this opportunity to win an Australia Post ‘Spirt of Eureka Stockade’ stamp pack.
Australia Post is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade with the issues of a series of celebratory stamps. Send us a photograph of you and your hobby or collection by email admin@themonitor.com.au, or drop in a photo to Mandie at The Monitor office in Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, before the end of the school holidays for your chance to be in the running. And don’t forget your full name, age and a contact phone number!
Win movie tickets these school holidays!
Get artistic - under the sea!
Colour in our Monitor reporter, designed by David Kovac, and drop it into The Monitor office before you go back to school for your chance to win move tickets at the Outback Theatre. Or mail your entry to PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 before Friday, July 15, 2004.
These school holidays, set your artistic skills to designing your own ‘under the sea’ creation. Roxby Downs Motor Inn is offering a prize of art supplies for the most creative ‘under the sea’ creation in three age groups - six years and under, seven to nine years, 10 to 12 years. Entries must be in to the motor inn before close of business on Wednesday, July 14. The overall winner will receive four tickets to the Oasis Restaurant ‘Sumptuous Seafood Banquet’ on Friday, July 16.
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Phone At Little Rascals we have a wide range of in-house activities for your school child (ages 5 to 12 years). Including: Huge outdoor playground, heaps of toys, TV, video, computers and Playstations. $16 half day and $28 full day. Prices include all food, craft and activities.
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School Holiday Activities – July 2004 WEEK 1 Monday, July 5 to Friday, July 9
Monday Good Hair Day In-house Movie Belly Dancing
Tuesday Nature Walk Puppet Show Puppet Making
Wednesday Craft Jewellery Car Racing Day
Thursday Movie Fun with Paint
Friday Cooking Day Balloon Games
WEEK 2 Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16
Monday Outside Games Fun with Paper Treasure Hunt
Tuesday Musical Mayhem In-house Movie Disco
Wednesday Movies Outside Fun Chalk Drawing
Thursday Pinata Making Cooking Afternoon
Friday Magic Show Face Painting Party Day!
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PLAYGROUP...Enjoying Friday morning playgroup at Little Rascals Child Care, Abby Webb, 1. Playgroup is held at 10.30am every Friday at Little Rascals and is one of several playroups operating locally.
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THOMAS…Emma and Hayden Butts welcomed the birth of their son Thomas Jeffrey on May 21, 2004, at Jamestown Hospital. Thomas is a brother for Adam, 3, and weighed 4309g (9lb 8oz) at birth.
ALEXANDER…David and Rachel Bojcevski welcomed the birth of their son Alexander on April 9, 2004, at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Alexander is a brother for Joseph and weighed 3686g (8lb 2oz) at birth.
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LEKIAH..Lekiah Van Laarhoven celebrates her first birthday today, July 1, 2004.
ANN...Ann Logan celebrated her first birthday on June 14, 2004.
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CHEYENNE...Cheyenne Heinds celebrated her fourth birthday on May 20, 2004.
ISAAC...Isaac Warnock celebrated his fourth birthday on June 26, 2004.
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SANDY STUFF... Playing in the sandpit during Little Rascals Playgroup on Friday mornings, above, Amy, 2, and Marnie Donnellan, 4, and, right, Emily Hodgkinson, 3.
To build self esteem and optimism children need: (7) Positive relationships with other children... everyone needs friends to help them through the hard times and to celebrate the good times Try a few of these tips: • encourage friendships and welcome other children to your home • show interest in your children’s friends, eg know what they like about their friends • some children need your help to join in with others • suggest a friend comes for a sleep-over • be approachable – so your children will find it easy to talk to you if they have “fallen out” with friends or are being bullied
LARA…Lara Patzel celebrates her first birthday today, July 1, 2004.
GEORGIA…Georgia Price celebrated her second birthday on June 11, 2004.
MERSADE…Mersade Fraser celebrated her first birthday on June 10, 2004.
DIVINE...Divine Togara celebrated his fourth birthday on June 12, 2004.
REUBEN...Reuben Beck celebrated his third birthday on June 19, 2004.
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Flinders & Outback July special for Arkaroola visitors
NORTH STAR HOTEL...150 years of history in Melrose.
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North Star celebrates 150 years MELROSE...The Flinders Ranges’ oldest licensed hotel - the North Star Inn - will celebrate its 150th birthday this year with a new lease on life. The North Star Inn was first licensed in 1854 as a simple log house. In 1881 a portion of the old building was demolished and a two-storey building was erected and now, in the past few years, a grand re-development has taken place. Why not check out the hotel’s blend of old-fashioned character and new innovations on the October long weekend – October 1 to 4, 2004 – and celebrate the hotel’s 150 year milestone with the locals? The North Star Inn is situated in Melrose, in the Southern Flinders Ranges, 270km north of Adelaide on the Main North Road between Murraytown and Wilmington.
Southern Flinders Ranges, MELROSE SA 5483 Phone: (08) 8666 2110 • Fax: (08) 8666 2108 Web: www.northstarinn.com.au • Email: reception@northstarinn.com.au
Oldest Licensed Hotel in the Flinders Ranges. Est. 1854. Relish the views of Mt Remarkable while enjoying authentic Aussie farm foods from Mum’s Kitchen Enjoy soft 4WD tours to local secret sites or a town trip in a vintage car Slow holidays begin at the North Star Inn Heritage suites Unique truck chalets Miners camps Specialist disabled house Traditional hotel accommodation Swimming pool
Leave with a memory which is simply
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JULY SPECIAL...Sit back, and enjoy one of Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary’s July specials for visitors this month while the wilderness is in blooem. ARKAROOLA...Recent rains in the North have seen north); a burst of greenery and colour in the Northern z Bushwalking and hiking trails, or; Flinders Ranges, particularly at Arkaroola. z Just marvel at the geology of this timeless land. Arkaroola Wilderness Resort is the only tourism facility in the Flinders Ranges to hold the much-sought Arkaroola boasts over 100km of graded roads after Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation for three throughout the Sanctuary where you can drive yourself to many of our truly magnificent places. of our major tourism packages: A variety of guided and tag-along tours are availz World-famous Ridgetop Tour; able for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles, allowing you z Waterhole Tours and; to explore our many mystical gorges and waterholes. z Astronomy Tours. Now is the ideal time to pay Arkaroola a visit to sit For those of seeking real 4WD challenges, Arkaroola offers some of the best available! back and relax. Until the end of July, the friendly team at Arkaroola With over 160 different species of birds and more are offering a special three-day deal - see their ad- than 450 native plant species recorded for the vert on this page for details. Flinders Ranges - not to mention the native animals, including the shy Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby Other activities for visitors include: z Scenic Flights (either local or to the flooded Arkaroola really is a unique outback experience!
Arid Lands Botanic Garden hosts sculptural showcase PORT AUGUSTA…This September, some of the best visual arts activities in the Far North region will be showcased in a setting that combines the arts with nature. For the first time ever, the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden has agreed to stage a sculptural show in their grounds – ‘ARID’. At the same time, Fountain Gallery will stage an exhibition highlighting other works by the same artists - including their concept and development work. A number of local artists are being employed to create sculptures in response to issues raised by the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden and of living and working in an arid environment. The opening of the exhibition coincides with the Eremophila Festival Saturday, September 4. With transport being arranged between the Fountain Gallery and the Gardens, this is the perfect opportunity to see the best of both worlds, wonderful art and beautiful arid gardens, event organiser Samantha Yates said. The exhibition at the Fountain Gallery and the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden will be running from Saturday, September 4, until Wednesday, September, 29 2004 so there is plenty of time to get together with a group of friends and make the time to walk around both exhibitions, and if you decided to then refresh yourself at the Garden Café, no-one would blame you! For more information please contact Samantha Yates at the Fountain Gallery on 8642 4557 or 0427 800 748.
EXHIBITION...Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden and the Fountain Gallery in Por t Augusta will host an innovative sculptural display this year - ‘ARID’. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
OUT ON THE TOWN DIMBOOLA
OOPS!
Please accept our apology. Technical problems and catering hick-ups!
WHAT CAN WE SAY – SORRY. We are offering all guests who attended ‘Dimboola’ the opportunity to come along to the première screening of Shrek 2 and cocktail party. Contact the Cultural Precinct if you have not received a phone call from one of our staff members. “If you didn’t have a good time at Dimboola, you’re bound to at Shrek 2.”.
BOB’S ON THE JOB…Grandad Ray McKay dressed up for Maddi Peacock, 3, at Scott McKay’s 30th birthday celebrations in Roxby Downs at the weekend.
SHREK CELEBRATIONS…The McKay family, from left, Kiara, 14 months, Tracy and Scott, with Demi, 3, celebrated Scott’s 30th birthday in fancy dress style at the weekend.
PRINCESS AND THE PAGAN…Belinda ‘Rapunzel’ Flood paired up with Andrew ‘Braveheart’ Flood.
FANCY DRESS… All dressed up for fancy dress celebrations in Roxby Downs last week, from left, front, Donna Dryburgh, Rachel Rudiger, Jo Gosling, back, Ian ‘Cuts’ Cutter, Kerrin ‘Bunny’ Cutter and Brett Rudiger.
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REDSKINS AND RED HATS… Mrs Claus’ Alexia Sourbis, 2, and mum Letiesha as ‘Pocahontas’.
DOCTORS AND PATIENTS…Lee and Debbie Aldenhoven dressed up to play doctors and patients at a fancy dress party.
PYJAMA PARTY…Amanda Partington celebrated her 35th birthday in slumber party style last month. Pictured in their PJs at the party, from left, back, Bec Sleep, Sarah Weston, Julie Fortington, Steph Asplin, Libby Wakelin, front, Amanda Partington, Natalie Martin and Erin Asplin. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
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A fun way to fundraise Join the Windmill Club and redeem bonus points on purchases to help fundraise for your local childhood groups. Purchases by groups, as well as supporting parents and friends, will be recorded and the accumulated bonus points can then be used to provide added equipment for the nominated group. Anyone can visit Windmill Toys at their Adelaide store on the Parade, Norwood, or purchase on line at www.windmill.net.au and nominate their group for fundraising points. Groups can also arrange for boxes of Windmill Toys annual catalogues, full of toys and equipment, to be distributed to parents for fundraising initiatives. There are now five Windmill shops in four different states of Australia where customers can view catalogue items and choose purchases from an exciting, extensive range and also gain helpful advice. The people at Windmill don’t believe in spectator amusement and specialise in participatory toys – toys that promote the beginnings of imaginative play. Windmill stock an exciting range of art and craft products from basic paint, paper, clay, and crayons to creative, stimulating items for special projects and group activities. They also stock outdoor equipment, musical instruments, science equipment, games, role play, puzzles, literacy and math teaching aids along with a comprehensive range of toys and equipment for people with special needs. Windmill Educational Toys is located at 252 The Parade, Norwood, SA, 5067, ph (08) 8332 5262.
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Family Day care is calling for more approved care providers in Roxby Downs. The West Country Family Day Care team will visit Market Day on Saturday 17th July 2004 to provide information about the service and will also hold an information evening on Monday 19th July . Roxby Downs currently has just one approved Family Day Care provider. West Country Family Day Care Team Leader Trish Wales said approved Family Day Care
carers were trained, security checked and approved through the Department of Education and Children’s Services. “Family Day Care is a quality childcare option for families….Roxby Downs has one approved Careprovider, but more are required,” Mrs Wales said She said the West Country Family Day Care team offered support to carers, who needed to meet the requirements of the Children’s Services Act, which includes approval to care for four young children who have not started school, or seven children in total including their own children. “Carers run their own childcare business being approved through the Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS) fieldworkers (are also) trained and support
carers in their role. “Each person that applies to become a carer must give permission for an offender history check from SAPOL as well as any other adult living in the home or a frequent visitor to the home. They also need a medical check and character references before being accepted for the training,” she said. Mrs Wales said Approved Family Day Care care providers were also able to access public liability insurance at a reduced rate, and families using Family Day Care were able to apply for Childcare Benefit through Centrelink. Care providers would also be trained in Certificate 111 in Childcare at a highly subsidised cost. “This training includes First Aid, Child Development, Safety, Supporting Babies’ Needs and
Mandated Notification of Ch ild Abuse.” “Family Day Care staff also monitor the quality of the care that is provided to ensure National Standards and Quality Assurance are maintained.” Mrs Wales said Roxby Downs was part of the accredited West Country Family Day Care scheme and the service met all the quality principles set by the National Childcare Accreditation Council. Those interested could speak to staff at the Market Day on Saturday July 17, or attend the information evening on Monday, July 19, in the theatrette between 7pm and 9pm. Application packs will be available on the night. To find out more information on becoming a care provider please contact the Whyalla office on 86457776.
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Cuddly Care Baby for all budgets Cuddly Care Baby wear has been operating on the Eyre Peninsula for nearly 11 years. Owners David and Thelma Cuddeford try to cater for all budgets. “We have the largest display of nursery furniture and equipment on Eyre Peninsula, including back-up stock,” Mrs Cuddeford told The Monitor this week. “If we have not got it in stock, most items can be here overnight or within a week. “We have eftpos facilities and phone visa available for country clients and freight can be organised. “We are not a franchise; we are a small business operating from our own property at Little Swamp 8km west of Port Lincoln. “We are open six days a week, 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 4pm on Saturday. We carry most brands, but do our own research, so some products are not suited for the country area, so we don’t have them on display. “We have everything from maternity wear to size 14 clothing in budget price. “We have approximately 20 different prams and strollers, nine different cots, change table, rockers, car seats, capsules, portacots, highchairs, mattresses, baby clothing, shoes, potties etc.” See the Cuddly Care Baby team at the Cleve field days this year on August 10, 11 and 12.
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New innovations for Red Nose Day
BEE BEARS...Roxby Downs Health Services staff Kim Jeffrey and Lesley Teare have a little extra help from ‘bee bears’ fundraising for SIDSandKids.
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2500 Australian children aged from 20 weeks gestation to six years of age die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. Last year, in South Australia, 15 children under the age of two died suddenly and unexpectedly, and five died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the two to sixage group, 10 died in accidental deaths - there were 150 stillbirths. SIDSandKids continues to help families cope with the unexpected death of infants and young children. In 2003, SIDSandKids raised over $260,000 through its annual Red Nose Day, held again recently on Friday, June 25. This year the association introduced
a variety of new fundraising products, including the Bee Bear, featuring a tag with the SIDS Safe Sleeping messages. Also launched on Red Nose Day was the latest model red nose – foam and far more comfortable than previous editions, this year’s red nose has no string but attaches with a sticky dot that can also be attached to clothing, your computer or the top of a pen. Despite the success of Red Nose Day and SIDSandKids other fundraising activities, SIDS is still the most common cause of death in babies between one month and one year of age. SIDSandKids can be contacted by contacting the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Association Inc on Freecall 1800 656 566.
Local continuity of care Roxby Downs Health Services are working in conjunction with Port Augusta Hospital to bring continuity into regional antenatal and postnatal care. They are providing a service so that mothers can transfer and be admitted to Roxby hospital on the same day of delivery or as soon as mother and baby are well enough to travel to continue post natal care and support in comfort and close proximity to their friends and family. This also allows mothers and families ongoing support of the community midwife and GP who have supported them throughout their pregnancy. These new measures also allow for continuity and introduction to the child and youth support services within the local hospital.
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FREE Community Midwife consultations are now available
Antenatal classes also available For appointments or more information please contact:
Roxby Downs Health Services on 8671 9020
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COUNCIL NEWS
COUNCIL SNIPPETS 2004 dog registration renewal period
Works in Progress Maintenance to Water Main valves to be performed, residents will be kept informed through RoxFM community radio. Street light repairs have been undertaken during the last fortnight. ADVANCED WARNING - Extended Power Outage to Township WMC Resources has advised Council it will be undertaking an extensive power outage sometime within the next two months. Period of outage will be approximately eight hours. All details will be forthcoming from Council through the RoxFM local Radio Station and The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper. Business Signage Local businesses have been invited to be part of new tourism signage in Roxby Downs. Council and the Roxby Downs Business Forum have thrown their support behind new tourism signage at the corner of Olympic Way and Burgoyne Street and on the public toilet block in Richardson Place. Designs echoing the current Wilmap distributed through the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre have been approved. Signage sales are now open. Telephone Alex Barker on 0417 816 807 for more information. Electricity and Water Accounts Meter readings are currently underway. Accounts will be issued mid to late July. Please keep your meter accessible. Please unlock any gates to allow your meter to be read. If you have a dog present, please put up a warning sign. Building Inspector and Health Inspector – upcoming visits to Roxby Downs Brett Fennell Building Inspector and Mark George Health Inspector will be available at the Council offices to assist with any buildng or health issues on 21 July 2004. Community Planning Day Council wishes to thank those who attended and participated in the recent Community Planning Day. The display can be viewed in the Council foyer and is still available for public comment until Friday July 2, 2004. Dog Registrations Please ensure that your dog registration details are up to date. This should include change of address, change of owner or if your dog is no longer with you. Failure to update dog registration details could incur an Expiation Fee of up to $80. Local Website Visit your local updated website. New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com. Street Lighting Is there a street light not working near your home? Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identification for repair. Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154 Council Office Hours - General Monday to Friday—9am to 5pm
Important Notice to Dog Owner Dog registration is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. All income generated from registration and expiations is dedicated to animal management and public safety and recreational opportunities for pets and their owners. The Roxby Downs Council invests significantly in animal management programs and the Council’s investment in any year exceeds the income generated by registration. The State Government has introduced amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 effective from July 1st and in time for the 2004 dog registration renewal program. These amendments mean changes to the registration renewal period and registration fees and discounts. How Will This Affect My Dog Registration Renewal? Under normal circumstances, keepers of dogs are required to renew their dog registrations between July 1 and August 31 each year. However, the State Government has extended the registration period to November 30 for the 2004 program so that there is sufficient time to inform residents of changes to the registration process. In 2005, the registration renewal period will revert to July to August in accordance with the Act. The registration fees and the number and size of discounts are currently being addressed. A decision regarding a fee increase is expected by early August. When Will I Receive My Registration Renewal Notice? Because Council won’t know the fees and discounts before early August, it’s likely that we will not be able to get your renewal notice to you until later that month. Can I Still Pay My Dog Registration Early? No. Although we are trying to minimize any inconveniences for residents during the 2004 registration program, it will not be possible to accept early renewal pay-
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Dog registrations - a quick summary √ Fees and discounts have yet to be set and renewal notices won’t arrive until early August. √ Early renewal payments cannot be made in June this year as the 2004 fees and discounts won’t be known until August. √ 2003 registration and orange discs will remain valid until November 30, 2004. √ The registration deadline is December 1. Dogs registered by this date will receive a new blue disc. √ Owners of new dogs registered between July 1 and the commencement of the 2004 registration program (probably early August), will receive a 2003 orange disc at no charge. They will later receive a 2004 renewal notice for which a fee will apply before receiving a 2004 blue disc. √ Fees, discounts and the opening of the 2004 registration program will be advertised in the The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper in August.
Council farewells Christy Roxby Downs Council farewells Works Officer Christy Olditch this month. Christy is moving, with her family, to Qld where she will take up the position of Technical/Workplace Health & Safety Officer with the Balonne Shire Council. Friends and workmates at Roxby Downs Council wish Christy luck in her new endeavours. FAREWELL...Council Works Officer Christy Olditch is farewelled this month by workmates, from left, back, David Hallett, Bill Boehm, Lois Robinson, Trevor Kroemer, front, Vitaliy Chebotenko, Sam Howeler and Tanya Chipperfield.
JULY, 2004 Marree Australian Camel Cup Saturday July 3, 2004 Jan Whyte Phone: 8675 8222
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ments in June. This is due to the unknown nature of the fees and discounts at this time. As soon as Council is informed, its registration processes will be revised and information regarding the 2004 registration renewal program will be published in the The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper in August. Your registration renewal notice will arrive shortly afterwards. What Happens To My Dog’s Registration In The Meantime? Your dog will retain the effects of 2003 registration coverage (validated by the orange disc) until November 30. Registration must be renewed before December 1. What If I Need To Register A New Dog After June 30? If you have obtained a new dog, and it’s either 12 weeks of age or been kept for more than two weeks, it still needs to be registered, no matter when this occurs. So, keeping an unregistered dog remains an offence during this period. To make a new registration after June 30 bring your identification, dog details and required concession documentation to Council offices. You will receive an orange 2003 disc at no charge and later, a renewal notice with a fee when they are sent out. Please pay the appropriate registration fee by November 30 and you will be provided with a new blue disc. What if I Don’t Receive A Renewal Notice? Under the Act there is an obligation to renew your dog’s registration by the end of the renewal period on November 30, whether or not you have received Council’s courtesy renewal notice. Failure to register attracts an $80 fine. If you have any further queries, please contact the Roxby Downs Council offices on Richardson Place, Roxby Downs or by ringing 8671 0010.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Ph - 8671 2683 to book your event pr oudly sponsor ed proudly sponsored by R oxb y Downs Ro xby Council
JULY, 2004 Glendambo Annual Black Jack Rum Run July 3 and July 4, 2004 Leaves Richardson Place, 11.30am, July 3 Ph – 8671 0849 (Friday nights) Boogie in the Bush Saturday, July 17, 2004 Roxby Downs Race Course Pete Paisley – 8671 0878 Roxby Downs Scrapbooking Roxby Downs Community Library Sunday, July 18 - Noon to 5pm Ph Mandy – 8671 0660, or Sonia - 8671 1759
AUGUST, 2004 Roxby Downs Outback Cup Day Saturday, August 14, 2004 Roxby Downs Racecourse Ph Barry Patterson - 8671 3113 or 0407 779 272 RFDS Auction Golf Day August 21, 2004 Roxby Downs Golf Course Ph – 8671 0336 SEPTEMBER, 2004 Hooves and Horns Down the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek Friday, September 3 – September 23, 2004 Oodnadatta to William Creek info@diversetravel.com.au ‘Eat to Live’ Training Program Leigh Creek – Sept 6, 9am to noon Oodnadatta – Sept 7, 6pm to 9pm
Coober Pedy – Sept 8, 2pm to 5pm Roxby Downs – Sept 9, 6pm to 9pm 1300 850 272 Roxby Downs Show & Shine September 11, 2004 - 9am Roxby Central Shopping Centre Ph – 0417 816 807 William Creek Campdraft September 24, 2004 Ph – 8670 7978 OCTOBER, 2004 Andamooka Community Market Saturday, October 2, 2004 Ph Naomi - 86727111. MARCH 2005 Outback Fringe Festival March 10 - 13, 2005 Roxby Downs, Andamooka & Woomera Ph – 0418 870 012
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Teacher profile Joslyn Fox. What is your current role here in RDAS? I am the Assistant Principal for Years 7-12. What do you like best about your role? The best part about my job is working with young adolescents. They have such a unique view of the world and are (for the most part) lots of fun to be around. What schools have you worked in? I’ve taught in many different schools around Australia including those in both the public and the private system. This included Alice Springs, Darwin, Adelaide, Murray Bridge, Mannum and Launceston, Tasmania. Have you worked in any other job? What are they? Although teaching is my favourite job of all I have also done other things. I have taught aerobics and been a gym instructor, been a jillaroo on a sheep station in Western Australia with my husband, and worked in a
bookstore, to name just a few. Would you encourage young people to be teachers of the future? Teaching for me is not just a job; it is a passion. One of the most satisfying things about being a teacher is being able to make a difference to young people. I would certainly say that young people should look seriously at teaching as a worthwhile career. What do you like best about RDAS and Roxby Downs as a whole? I love living in remote areas (and my husband loves the fact that I am so far from the shops!) I like the social atmosphere in Roxby Downs and the fact is, it’s such a friendly town. RDAS is a terrific school and the community should be proud of it What do you see as the greatest challenges facing young people today? Staying optimistic and being able to set clear goals and work towards them in life.
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From the students’ hands and minds... Dear Diary, 4.5.04 This life is like a battle A constant, stabbing pain Razor sharp, it picks my wounds And they open again and again. Time passes on and we grow Bleeding is only how Filling and moulding our inner soul To supersede the endless doubt. Lift your chin and smile It will all make sense someday This plan was derived from our written fate Belief in reason is the only way. Bridges are meant to be crossed To prevail over the darkness below Darkness that looms in the height of shadows Threatening our every right to glow. Reality exists through belief Through perception we decide what’s real To overlook the light is to burn Recognising the dim brings the pain that we feel I don’t want to hide in the darkness But the light is just out of touch You fight and you break and so do I But together we can become unstuck. By Renay Adams Year 11 English (Ms S Van Dyke)
When I Ski When I ski, I feel the water splashing upon me. When I ski, I feel the wind forcing me through the river. When I ski, I feel the rush of cold running down my spine. When I ski, I feel the water splashing up on me. By Emma Richards Year 7 English (Ms N Jones)
CHOCOLATE…..MMMMM When I feed my face with chocolate, I feel it melting in my mouth When I feed my face with chocolate, I hear myself saying “more! more!” When I feed my face with chocolate, It misses my mouth and goes on my top. When I feed my face with chocolate, My dog barks with jealousy. By Danni-Rae Vanzati Year 7 English (Ms N Jones)
Strong showing by students at SAPSASA netball
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 Gilliland
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thought for the day
DIVISION 4…From left, backm Tammy Hill (Coach), Brittany Ryan, Nerissa Pool, Jessie Maule, Hollie Cockshell, front, Prue Martin, Kristie Vater, Courtney StJohn, Stephanie Earle and Whitney Anderson.
To be needed by someone should never be a burden - it’s a blessing. P K Shaw
July 2
End of Term 2 - dismissal 2pm
July 19 Term 3 begins July 21 P&F general meeting, 7.30pm
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DIVISION 2...From left, back, Abigail Climpson-Stewart, Alicia Hurt, Tianna Freeman, Alex Glen, Phoebe Todonai-Groth, Rebecca Fischer (Coach), front, Tiffany Lloyd, Brianna Allen, Emma Grantham, Stacey Parkinson and Tara Jane Hill.
Following the success of the SAPSASA Metropolitan Netball exchange to Port Augusta, the two Northern netball teams enjoyed a week of competition and friendship in Adelaide throughout the week of June 7 to 11. The teams consisted of girls from the Pt Augusta schools and Roxby Downs Area School who were billeted with girls from the Salisbury East district. The girls played nine games of netball throughout the week and enjoyed social events with the team and billets. The teams competed in Division 2 and Division 4 with the teams producing mixed results. Both teams demonstrated their skills against teams from all over the state including, Mid North, Murraylands, Central Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Northern Yorke Peninsula, Western Eyre Peninsula, Murray Mallee and Whyalla. The Division 2 team won three, drew two and lost four games. Each of the losses were close games with the girls providing challenges for the opposition. The Division 4 team had a very successful week, drawing one game and winning all others until Friday. Friday concluded with a close encounter with Lower South East, which was eventually lost by one goal, therefore the Division 4 team finished as runners-up for 2004. Thanks must go to those parents who assisted whilst away at the carnival and in washing uniforms. Congratulations must go to all girls who competed for the manner in which they conducted themselves and participated with good sportsmanship.
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P&F report Dear Parents and Friends, Welcome to another fortnightly newsletter. This will be the last letter until after the school holidays. For those who might not have seen the last newsletter, the P & F Quiz Night raised $1,740. Thanks again to all involved. It was a great night and we look forward to the P& F Quiz Night next year, where the team, Stiffs – first place getters will be the quiz masters for the evening. The next Market Day will be Saturday, July 24, just after the school holidays, so mark it on your calendars. The next P&F general meeting will be on Wednesday, July 21, at 7.30pm in the school staffroom. Any new parents or friends, interested in joining, come along and see what we’re all about. You never know unless you give it a go. Enjoy the school holidays. Annette Jackson, For the RDAS P&F Committee.
BUDDY of the week
‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards were presented to R-2 Winner – Conor Frech and 3-6 Winner – Shauna Franks last week. The following students received achievement awards at the recent R6 Assembly. Congratulations to these students: Year R-2 Achievement Awards: Miss Underwood/Mrs Cormack– Jack Hudson, Jaxton Volk. Mrs Zeptner – Kyra Milla, Eliza Grantham Mr Petty – Hunter Fairlie, Brianna Rowley. Ms Dalgety/Miss CampbellColquhoun – Alynnta Tahu, Jackson McDonald. Mrs Christall/Mrs Van Laarhoven – Jazma Trasy, Lane Whittaker. Miss Wastell – Toby Smith, Hayden Cradock. Miss Bartsch – Matthew Hayball, Brady McCann. Miss Steele/Mrs Haddock – Bailey Evans, Caitlin Woodall. Year 3-6 Achievement Awards: Mr Jones – Michayla Kemp, Levi Rawlins. Mr Gera – Toben Clements, Hope Pressler. Miss Arthur – Tyson Hill, Stuart Orr. Mrs Meyer – Jarryd Kelly, Madison Thompson. Mrs Hoffmann/Mrs Partington – Cameron Macleod, Henry Harrison Miss Nash – Ben Sullivan, Shalise Mallinson. Mr Wyskamp/Mrs Ferenci – Brianna Allen, Brittnee Hancock. Miss Lister – Jade Morgan, Tahnee Elliot. Mr Summerton – Alicia Roberts, Josh Towler. Special Ed – Victor Tkatchenko.
Mixing it up in Home Economics HOME ECONOMICS… In year 12 Home Economics this term, students had to prepare a two-course meal influenced by a particular culture. Pictured here is Kaidi James crushing tomatoes for her traditional Italian meal. This meal had to be served to four guests and prepared with a partner. Other recent assignments include professional presentation of cakes and muffins.
Shedding some light on self-injury Kids Help Line is a 24 hour telephone and online counselling service for children and young people in Australia. In a recent article Kids Help Line discussed the issue of Self Injury among children and young people. The information below comes directly from an article in the April 2004 edition of the Kids Help Line Newsletter. What is Self-Injury? “Kids Help Line defines self-injury as deliberate, non-life threatening, self-effected bodily harm or disfigurement of a socially unacceptable nature. Self-injury includes acts such as cutting, burning skin, pulling out hair and overdoses of substances believed to be non-lethal.” Why do Young People Self-Injure? “Self-injury may be used as a way of discharging rage or escaping overwhelming emotions such as emptiness, loneliness, depression, unreality, numbness or isolation.” “Many of those who self-injure say they do it in order to feel something, to know that they are still alive.” “Self-injury may also help young people to relieve unbearable levels of tension, regain some sense of control over their lives or to provide some physical evidence of the inner pain they are experiencing. In addition, some young people may
use self-injury as a way to communicate the extent of their emotional pain and their need for support to those around them. Still others may be motivated to selfinjure as a way to stop themselves from attempting suicide or engaging in some other desperate act.” What can be done? “Firstly, self-injury should be acknowledged as a significant concern among young Australians in order to help break the addictive patterns that can develop with the behaviour. Secondly, young people should be provided with opportunities to develop effective ways of managing stress and emotional turmoil to prevent them from turning to other selfdestructive coping mechanisms. Kids Help Line will continue its efforts to develop best practices in responding to young people who self-injure and building resiliency among young people through its telephone and online counselling services.” If you are or know someone who self-injures please seek some help. Talk to a trusted adult, a friend, the school counsellor, ring Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800, or contact an online counsellor at www.kidshelp.com.au. Lyndall Craker, 7-12 Student Counsellor.
The following handy hints for improving learning are extracted from Andrew Fuller’s book ‘Help Your Child Succeed At School’. Keep an eye out for more of these handy hints in future issues of The Monitor.
Handy hints for improving learning Hint 2 - Organising a learning space for your child As your child grows and develops, there will need to be somewhere set up for them to study and do projects. Some kids just can’t get themselves organised and may need a parent to take care of the practi-
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cal aspects of setting up a home study area. The parent may also need to be responsible for keeping it neat. It’s ok for parents to assist by thinking of ways to better organise notes as well.
A message from the Principal
Reports – a ‘holistic’ review of student progress. All Year 3-12 students will be receiving their mid year reports this Friday. Here at RDAS we strive for the ‘holistic’ development of students and we hope that this is reflected in these written reports. This holistic development refers to the social, emotional and physical well being as well as academic progress of a student. Our whole school vision statement reflects this. Often each depends on the other for success at school. Those who will be successful, happy and healthy citizens of the future will be balanced in each of these areas. The programmes in our school strive to provide this balance where social skills, physical and cultural activities, and opportunities for academic success is on offer. Over the last twenty years schools have had to change to reflect the needs of society and the ever changing needs of the students. Curriculum and teaching methods in middle school in particular has had to change from twenty years ago. Much attention has been given to teaching methodology and the provision of relevant learning programmes to engage adolescents. Today we have a Future’s Connect programme coordinated by Mrs Yvonne Cloke that allows for an Individual Learning Plan for each student from Year 8 onwards to be developed to determine a positive pathway through school to either further education, training or work. It looks at an individual’s strengths, needs and future options and plots the best course through curriculum and school offerings. Over the last two weeks parents of R-2 children have had an opportunity to meet with their child/ren’s teacher to discuss their individual progress. The Year 10-12 students will receive a one page summary of progress over the first semester. The second semester began at the beginning of last week, 21st June which again reminds us how fast this year is passing. As always the positive partnership between parents, students and teachers is critical for success. Students that perform their best almost always have strong positive links between the school and the home. Reports and interview time is but one “formal” opportunity for parents and students to meet with teachers to review progress and plot the way forward. Please contact your child’s teacher to discuss any issue relating to your child’s development. New Reps for Governing Council - Congratulations and welcome to our two new Governing Council members Mr Steve Ingham and Mrs Louie Forrest. We look forward to their contributions to assist in our School Governance to make RDAS even better than it is already. New Cleaning Contractor -Zippy Cleaning Contractors began this week at the school. Well done and thanks once again to Spotless, Mrs Sharon Wallace, Mrs Pattie Draper and all the cleaners who have work here since 1998. Congratulations - Congratulations to Mrs Lyn Ferenci who has won the Assistant Principal R-6 role here for the next 3 years. Mrs Ferenci is an extremely dedicated and hard working leader and we welcome her to this role. Congratulations to Ms Rebecca Steele who has won the Coordinator Quality Teaching and Learning R-2 position for the next 3 years. Ms Steele is also very committed and enthusiastic and we look forward to her contributing a lot in this area. We are very fortunate to have such talented staff at our disposal. Welcome to our new Headstart students - Our new Headstart students for next term have begun their transition from Kindy to the school this week. These 20 Reception students will undergo a term’s focus on basic skills with their teacher Ms Underwoood and Mrs Edwards. Generally most students achieve more in this term than they do in a year in a conventional reception class. We will welcome these little ones formally next term. Breakfast Volunteers - Due to the popularity of our Breakfast club we are desperately in need of adult volunteers from 8.00 – 8.20 a.m. each school morning to assist in making toasted sandwiches, hot chocolate etc. Please contact the school or Canteen Manager Ms Tracy Richards if you can help out. RDAS Parent Reminders…This bulletin will be sent home each Monday afternoon with the youngest school member in each family. This bulletin contains important dates and information to fill the two week void between the Monitor editions of our newsletter. End of Term 2 - Students will be dismissed at 2pm this Friday, July 2. The Andamooka bus will run one hour earlier than usual to accommodate this. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable two weeks holiday with their children. We thank everyone for their continued support this term. Jim Michalanney, Principal. Thursday, July 1, 2004 - Page 19
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FOR SALE ELECTRIC piano, Yamaha Clavinova Piano – Like key response, many other features. Excellent condition $1475.00 ONO. Ideal unit in Roxby heat. Phone 8671 0289. FOOD grade Stainless Steel 650ml x 650ml. Great as fish boards $4.50 each. Contact 8671 0336. PIPER Pathfinder P28-235 1975 TT 3240hrs, Lycoming 6cyl 235hp 760htr prop 660htr, paint 7/10, Interior 7/10, King KA134 audio, KR21 marker, KY92 Com1, KR97a Com2, KR86 adf, KN64 mode c transp, KN64 DME, Narco Nav 11a Nav1, Garmin 100 gps, 4place intercom, JPI 700 egt/cht, strobes, factory corrosion proofed.Night VFR 130kt cruise Beige w/ - brown stripe. $125,000 (No GST) Phone (08) 8595 5261 ah or go to http:// www.riverland.net.au/~egd for more info.
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE To the Residents of Andamooka At its most recent meeting the Andamooka Progress Association (APOMA) resolved that all residents of Andamooka be asked to make a financial contribution to running the township and the provision of basic services in town. The decision to seek a consumer cost sharing fee from households follows the newsletter and survey of residents in June 2003 and discussions with the Outback Areas Community Development Trust (OACDT). The Commonwealth Grants Commission that provides funding to the OACDT which in turn subsidises the costs of town administration, capital works programs and all maintenance programs to communities across the Outback, believes residents living in these townships should be making a greater financial contribution to the cost of running their town. APOMA has deliberated this issue for many months and believes it is time that all residents make a fair and equitable financial contribution to the costs of town management. A more realistic budget will also make it possible to manage and maintain infrastructure in a manner more appropriate to the year 2004. Currently a handful of volunteers give much of their time and spend considerable amounts of their own money to ensure that basic necessary projects are carried out – this includes road maintenance, provision of infrastructure relating to the town water supply, maintenance and provision of Television services, maintenance of town assets, including parks and all public areas, waste management and the rubbish dump, airstrip, public liability insurance and insurance of town assets, follow up on Native Title and issues and financial management of the town, just to name a few of the activities the APOMA committee is responsible for. Explanatory letters will accompany “bills” that will be delivered to households over the next couple of weeks.
FORD Falcon sedan 73/74 model, 6cyl, re-conditioned motor, three months rego, in good condition. $1000 ono. Phone 8672 7048.
CEDAR Accounting and Financial Solutions. Heather JensenCA will be at Andamooka Dukes Bottlehouse Motel from 14th August to 17th August 2004 to assist with your tax requirements. Phone (08) 83771024 to arrange your appointment. New clients receive first interview free.
SPACIOUS three bedroom duplex, large kitchen and dining room. $260.00 per week. For more information, please phone Penny at Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653 or 0418 974 384. THREE bedroom home, partially furnished $100 per week. For more information, please phone Penny at Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653 or 0418 974 384.
LEARN to fly Roxby Downs Aero Club, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, Jim Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy 0417 810 494.
TWO x two bedroom units. $200 per week each. For more information, please phone Penny at Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653 or 0418 974 384.
ROXBY Second Hand Furniture. Trading Hours Mon – Fri 11.30am-2pm and Sat and Sun 2pm-4pm or, by arrangement by phoning 0428 138 758.
TENDERS
THANK YOU to Don and Kat McKinnon for all your help. We appreciate it. Troy and Shirley. THANK YOU Roxby Downs Youth Services Inc sincerely thank the following for their donations of sponsorship towards the service: Roche Mining, ARD, Roxby Downs Club, RoxFM, Foodland and Rod and Vicki Fraser. Your support has been very much appreciated.
REAL ESTATE LOT 51 Government Road, Andamooka. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large lounge and large entertaining area. $70,000 negotiable. Phone Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653.
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HOUSE for rent. Four bedroom house in Roxby Downs. In-ground pool, sheds, outdoor entertaining, built-ins, ensuite. Price on request. Phone 0417 899 837.
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RENTAL PROPERTIES
TOYOTA Landcruiser Wagon 1994 model. 6 seater, diesel. Lots of extras. $20,000 ONO Phone 0417 821 026.
Due to a recent resignation and following a minor staff re-shuffle, Council has available a position for a part-time position as a Clerical Officer in the Works area. This is an ideal opportunity for an energetic person who wishes to perform a vareity of clerical and administrative and tasks in support of Council’s Municipal, Water and Sewerage and Electrical Managers. As part of our small cohesive multidisciplined and interactive team, you will have the opportunity to work over a variety of operational areas with a particular focus on the recording of assets, preparation of an inventory data base and providing report for overall asset management. Ideally you will need to have excellent clerical and administrative skills and the ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and customers. Experience in working in an office environment and with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Access are highly desirable. The ability to provide basic reports will be well regarded. A current driver’s licence is essential. Key areas of responsibility also include reading of water and electricity meters, data from sewerage and water pump stations, as well as general office duties such as typing, filing, photocopying and general administrative assistance to other staff and consultants. Council is an equal opportunity employer. Interested persons should obtain a copy of the position specification from the Council Offices. Phone: (08) 8671 0010 Address: PO Box 124 Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725 Fax: (08) 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Closing date: 12 noon, Monday, July 19, 2004. Bill Boehm Administrator
Drop into our Richardson Place office during business hours to have their photo taken.
LOT 57 Government Road, Andamooka. One bedroom home, partially furnished and garage on large block. $34,000 negotiable. Phone Weston Raine and Horne on 8671 0653. Due to ill health, vendor says sell.
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SHIPPING Containers (20ft) $2500 plus GST. Contact 8671 0336.
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Celebrate your child’s birthday in
Church Times St Barbara’s Catholic Church Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm Sunday morning 9am Andamooka Catholic Church Sunday 11am first and third Sunday of every month St Michael’s Catholic Church, Woomera Sunday 5pm All denominations welcome
TENDER MW/03/04 Construction of Roundabouts at the Intersection of Hermit Street and Kennebery Crescent & Intersection of Hermit Street and Wirrda Street Tenders detailing specifications can be obtained by contacting Roxby Downs Council at Richardson Place or by telephone 08 86710010. Tenders are to be received At the Roxby Downs Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs by 12 noon 23 July 2004. Roxby Downs Council is not bound to accept the highest or any tender. Tenders will be accepted in written form only and must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: Tender MW/03/04 Po Box 124 Roxby Downs S.A. 5725 Robert Barker Municipal Works Manager
Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10.30am and Sunday School – 9.30am Roxby Downs Christian Community Church Sunday 10am Andamooka Community Church Sunday 2pm Desert Springs Church Sunday 9.30am at the Roxby Downs TAFE College.
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SPORT
Rebels hold tight to top spot Rebels continue their winning streak in the Roxby Downs Softball Competition, taking their fourth victory in a row against Shakers at the weekend. Rebels defeated Shakers eight to five in Game 1, on Saturday, June 26, 2004. Ben Summerton did his part to keep the Rebels on top, taking a home run every time he stepped up to plate, while Natalie Jones caught solidly behind plate.
PITCH... Bec Penglase pitches for the Black Cats.
Steve Ipsen also made a formidable first baseman, sending several Shakers back to the sidelines throughout the gam. For the Shakers, Kia Wishart caught well behind plate while Giorgio controlled the outfield well. In the batting, Sian Roberts’ hit out over infield was one of the highlights of the game. In Game 2, Black Cats forfeited to Cruisers. TENNIS COACHING…Local children keen to get some top tennis tips from coach Shane Thomson, from left, front, Luke Ryan, Maddison, Evans, Mitchell Ryan, Nicholas Thomson, Jack Lange, Adam Ryan, back Chloe Lange, Nick Hombsch and Jackson Thomson.
Shane gets into the swing of coac hing coaching Roxby Downs sportsman Shane Thomson is throwing in his current employment at Olympic Dam to take on a new challenge – tennis coaching. Tennis shares a special place in Thomson’s life with his other first love, football, and he is ready to pass on that love to the children of Roxby Downs. After three years experience coaching with the award-winning local Auskick program, Thomson has now received national accreditation from the Australian tennis coaching regulation body – the ATPCA – making him recognised to coach in schools. After playing competitively in Laura as a younger man, Thomson is now keen to introduce local children to the sport. “I love being involved with the kids, seeing them be active, building skills and getting better at a sport they can genuinely like,” Thomson said. “I’m bettering myself as well, but I have a genuine interest in being with the kids
and building local community spirit, then families are happier here in town and stay longer – it’s all connected.” Holiday coaching clinics, hosted by TennisSA, and school programs coordinated by local parents have already highlighted a community interest in the sport, Thomson told The Monitor last week. “But to get better at their sport, the kids need consistency, so we’re looking at starting a junior competition so kids can test their skills. “The response so far from families has been great – and the support they’ve given me at St Barbara’s Parish School is fantastic. “I’m anticipating enough registrations to really promote the sport locally.” Thomson will kick off his coaching programs, at St Barbara’s Parish School, from Sunday, July 4. For more information, phone Shane Thomson – 8671 1384 or 0439 711 384.
Saturday, June 19, 2004. Game 1 - Shakers forfeit to Cruisers Game 2 - Rebels 19 d Black Cats 5 Softball is always seeking new players and anyone interested in playing can phone Leanne Stuckey 8671 1349 or Darren Guiney 0438 437 273. Or show up on a Saturday and take the field for just $2 a game. Teeball also hits off Saturday afternoons, at 3pm, and children of all ages invited to come along for social game. At just $2 a game, softball and teeball are Roxby Downs’ cheapest sports.
Roxby Traders Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm Saturday 9.00am-12.00 noon Sunday 9.00am-3.00pm Public Holidays 9.00am-3.00pm Arcoona Street, Roxby Downs
You can’t beat Ph: 8671 0322 Fax: 8671 0338
Racing calendar continues at Marree Local gymkhana competitors made a strong showing at the Marree Picnic Races last month. Shannon Coulthard took out the ‘junior leading rider’ trophy while the senior trophy went to Joelwyn Johnson on ‘leading horse’ Jazz. Race 1 - Publicans Sprint- 400m Open race: Winning horse - Hearty MARREE...Stephen Starkey at Marree Picnic Dollar, rider - Hellen Races. Gowen, owner/trainer Dollar, rider - Race 7 - 1400m Clay Hellen and- Jamie-Lee Daryl Hearty photograph OldfieldGowen, owner/ Pan Stakes - open: WinHellen Gowen. Race 2 - The Open Bracelet - 1000m trainer - Hellen and ning horse - Motrom, rider Glen Dortell, open race: Winning Daryl Gowen. horse - Gold Boss, rider Race 5 - Marree Hotel owner/trainer - Narrelle - Justin Nunn, owner/ 1600m Drovers Cup – and Rodney Fullerton. trainer -Macumba Syndi- open: Winning Horse - Race 8 - Last Chance cate. Smytzers Taro, Rider - Consolation - 600m: Race 3 - Vin Bullen Me- Justin Nunn, Owner/ Winning horse - Emency, morial - 800m district Trainer - Macumba Syn- rider - Hellen Gowen, bred race: Winning dicate. Race 6 - KG owner/trainer -Hellen horse-Wilpoorinna Red, Oldfield Memorial Cup and Daryl Gowen. rider - Justin Nunn, - 1400m district bred The Marree community owner/trainer - Roger race: Winning horse - will host its annual Dodd. Race 4 - Bush Wilpoorinna Red, rider - Marree Australian Pubs Dash - 400m open Justin Nunn, owner/ Camel Cup this weekend race: Winning horse - trainer - Roger Dodd. - Saturday, July 3, 2004. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
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SPORT Locals hit the track at Arno Bay for state titles Sunday, June 13, 2004 saw 42 Dirt Circuit cars make their way to Rehn’s Raceway at Arno Bay, for a great day of racing. Eleven of these cars were from Roxby Downs, as well as cars from Whyalla, Port Lincoln and the West Coast. If this race meeting was an indication of what the second round of the Dirt Circuit State Titles are going to be like, then they will be fantastic. Steve Gigney took up the challenge and guest drove the RD 9 Holden standard of Rattie McKinnon’s. The challenge was more how he was going to fit in the car, not whether he was able to drive it. Like riding a bike, he didn’t forget his racing past and quickly came to terms with the car and finished third in the street stock / standard class after some close tussles with Ruth Dempsey and Allan Murray from Pt. Lincoln. Ruth Dempsey raced the, ‘Nana’s school bus’, Holden panel van in favour of the RD 110 Ford and displayed renewed confidence in the old girl with some daring outside moves that would have had the pros baffled. She raced hard all day and finished second in the street stock / standard class. In the Modifieds class, Don McKinnon in the RD 6, Modified Cortina tried hard all day to sort the car out, suffering from tyre choice, and at the end of the day still hadn’t found what he was looking for, but he got a heap of exercise and there’s nothing he don’t know about changing tyres! Rick McPhee, RD 46 and Brad Stringer, of Arno Bay Sporting car club, battled hard all day and showed us some classy driving skills. Rick’s only
STATE TITLES...Local drivers performed well at Arno Bay last month. glitch was when he must have parked too close to Don McKinnon’s car, because the tyre choice cost him dearly when he turned it around in one race and missed out on valuable points. The surprise package was Troy Flanagan in the RD 68 Commodore. He put together some excellent drives and topped his day off by easily winning the all-comers race. Still in Modifieds, exRoxby Downs racer Trev Driver, put on some great entertainment with his ‘try anything’ driving skills, that sees him win so many races. He finished second overall to RD 43 Wayne Dempsey. The RD 43 XY Falcon displayed good manners all day and, with the help of some good draws, was able to gather enough points to eventually win the day and finish third in the all-comers. Steve Stewart RD14 and Deb Beenham RD 51 both kept honing their skills and improving their knowledge on the different tracks and track conditions so that it will build their confidence and allow them to mix it with the top guns. Deb unfortunately suffered some panel damage, so it’s back to the crash shop for a manicure. Open Wheelers saw both ex- Roxby Downs residents, Kevin Norsworthy and Glen Wedding com-
peting with Steve Webber RD 50, Tania Johnson RD 40 and Geoff Munro RD 19, plus a strong field of local drivers for honors. Steve Webber finished first overall and second in the all-comers in what has become his standard high class performance, but the ‘old dog’ Geoff Munro stole the fastest time for the day, also winning the all-comers race. Being hard on the gears cost Geoff a better place overall, but he still finished third for the day. Tania’s weekend was a little different. While running the tow car on Barbie fuel it suffered a standard gas backfire and when the car was switched over to petrol the carby flooded. The fault was a collapsed float. Luckily, Geoff Munro was driving by and parts from his race car were used to fix the problem. Upon arriving at the race track on Saturaday it was discovered that the ignition key for the race car had been left in Roxby Downs. A key to do the job was found and all was happy again. Sunday comes along and there’s dramas again. Someone left the isolator key back at the cabin and we can’t start the race car. The wiring had to be changed to get the car to the starting grid and it didn’t get any better from
there. Just put it down to experience. The Arno Bay people put on an excellent show and the track scrubbed up well. Thanks must also go out to SBS and Peter Chesson for their time and effort in trucking the cars to Arno Bay, for without their assistance, the task would be that much harder. Results: Street Stocks / Standards - 1st PL 51 Allan Murray 21 pts, 2nd RD34 Ruth Dempsey 20 pts, 3rd RD 9Steve Gigney 17 pts. Allcomers - 1st PL 7 Ray Noon, 2nd AB 92 Ashley Joyce, 3rd AB 72 Richard Dennis. Modified Saloon - 1st RD 43 Wayne Dempsey 21 pts, 2nd W 69 Trev Driver 16 pts, 3rd PL 89 Al Monaghan 14 pts. Allcomers - 1st RD 68 Troy Flanagan, 2nd PL 89 Al Monaghan, 3rd RD 43 Wayne Dempsey. Open Wheelers - 1st RD 50 Steve Webber 22 pts, 2nd WC 351 Alfie Burrows 16 pts, 3rd RD 19 Geoff Munro 15 pts. Allcomers - 1st RD 19 Geoff Munro, 2nd RD 50 Steve Webber, 3rd AB 58 Glen Wedding. Novice Race - 1st AB 27 Nicole Elliott, 2nd AB 17 Roger Venning, 3rd PL 26 Herb Elliott. Fastest Time: Geoff Munro 3.01.40. Travelling Trier: Reg Davis. Local Trier: Jim Llewellyn.
THANK YOU...to Don and Kat McKinnon for all your help. We appreciate it. Troy and Shirley.
FIELD LEADERS...Helen Smith - Kart 26, Chris Horewood - Kart 27 and Brian Algie - Kart 77 battle it out for top placings at the Desert Dirt Kart Club last month.
Dirt karters duel in the dust The Desert Dirt Kart Club held its latest meeting on Saturday 19 June, 2004. Senior results: First - Kart 777, Brian Algie. Second – Kart 27, Chris
Horewood. Third – Kart 26, Helen Smith. Junior results: First – Kart 18, Ben Roulstone. Second – Kart 10, Duncan Atkins. Third – Kart 77, Jonty Dear.
Crowds come for BMX coaching The Roxby Downs BMX Club held a coaching clinic and come-and-try day on Sunday June 20, 2004. Coaches from Adelaide attended along with approximately 25 riders on the day. There was some excellent racing plus a few falls as well! There will be another come-and-try day after school resumes in term three. This will be advertised prior to the event. The BMX Club is also seeking sponsorship to go towards a new track. If you can provide any assistance in this at all, please phone 8671 0936. BMX...Five-year-old Troy Darling gives BMX his best shot at a recent coaching clinic in Roxby Downs.
Volleyball semi-finals Hockey results Semi Finals June 21, 2004. A Grade Prophets of Onan 98 defeated All Blacks 79. Volleyroos 75 defeated Benders 45. B Grade Pink Eyes 94 defeated Fitchy’s Follys 86. Salmon Haters 95 defeated Block It 72.
Hockey results for Friday June 25, 2004. Juniors - Poison 3 defeated Redbacks 0. Medicos 6 defeated Mavricks 0. B Grade - Wo-Mans 9 defeated Redbacks 1. Medicos 6 defeated Mavricks 3. A Grade - Redbacks 6 defeated Grads 5. Medicos 5 defeated Mavricks 3.
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Blockbuster:
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BP Service Station:
10% off basic car service, 10% off tyre repairs.
Roxby Downs Newsagency
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Roxby Downs Pharmacy:
Desert Decor:
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Free Sparkle Bear with every purchase over $30.00 of any fragrance.
Dunes Café:
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All copper card holders will go into a draw at the end of each month to win $25 in cash.
Le Funke Cafe:
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Tandales
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Outback Cinema:
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Outback Landscape & Gardening: 10% off all garden tools and irrigation supplies.
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SPORT Basketball Roxby Downs Basketball Association results for June 22, 2004 C Grade Women - Spectres/Devils defeated Tandales/Jets on forfeit. Chocies 24 (B Pape 10) defeated Cougars (M Traeger 12). B Grade Men - Jets 57 (D Kaminski 20) defeated Chocies 33 (R Olsen 9). Magpies defeated Bulls on Forfeit. A Grade Men - Bulls 44 (V Buza 14) defeated Jets 37 (J Drefke 12). Magpies 48 (M Girdham 12) defeated Bradken Bears 21 (M Spagnolo 9).
Local grooms in top comp Roxby Downs residents Jenny Nitschke and Ree Tyas have been instrumental in the state and national success of Peterborough carriage drivers Henry and Shirley Crossley. Mrs Nitschke and Mrs Tyas both acted as grooms for the couple who took home the National Carriage Driving Championships in Owen at Easter this year. Beating out more than 35 competitors from across the country, Henry Crossley also took the SA title ahead of wife Shirley.
Miners and Devils to battle for top spot Roxby Districts ‘Miners’will battle against ladder leaders Olympic Dam next week in the tussle for top spot. The Round 9 clash will take place under lights at Woomera on Saturday night at 8pm. Woomera and Districts Football League, results from Round 8, June 26, 2004 Roxby Districts 13 goals, 10 points, 88 points defeated Andamooka 7 goals, 7 points, 55 points. Best players for Roxby Districts: B Chesson, M Oldfield, M Young, M Pawley. Goal scorers for Roxby Districts: M Oldfield 4 goals, M Daddow 3 goals, T Desfontaine 2 goals, S Burdon, D Haines, C McDonald and S Owens 1 goal each. Best players for Andamooka: B Kotzur, D Taylor, R Kraack, A Ingold. Goal scorers for Andamooka: M Lukich 2 goals, A McCullough, A Eberhard, D Taylor, S Ferenci and J Sullivan 1 goal each. Olympic Dam 11 goals, 22 points, 88 points defeated Hornridge 5 goals, 4 points, 34 points. Best players for Olympic Dam: C Alderhoven, N Shinnick, M Dalgleish. Goal scorers for Olympic Dam: W Feltus 3 goals, S Daly and D Nicholls 2 goals each, J Payne, N Brazier, N Shinnick and A Howie 1 goal each. Best players for Hornridge: R Wenzlow, S McLoughney, R Gordon, A Watkins. Goal scorers for Hornridge: J Starick 2 goals, A Watkins and A Webster 1 goal each. Round Seven, June 19, 2004 Olympic Dam 9 goals, 9 points, 63 points defeated Andamooka 7 goals, 13 points, 55 points. Best players for Olympic Dam: P Kemp, A Jebb, D Kay, K Clarke. Best players for Andamooka: B Kotzur, D Semmler, R Kraack, S Fitzgerald. Goal scorers for Olympic Dam: M Blackwood 2, J Payne, J Edwards, S
Daly, N Burton, A Balnaves, B Davis and D Kay 1 goal each. Goal scorers for Andamooka: A McCullough 3, D taylor, K Williams, A Eberhard and D Semmler 1 goal each. Roxby Districts 16 goals, 16 points, 112 points defeated Hornridge 4 goals, 4 points, 20 points. Best players for Roxby Districts: A Herbig, S Burden, M Katzorke, S Owens. Best players for Hornridge: C Hodgetts, A Fromm, A Watkins, J Thorpe. Goal scorers for Roxby Districts: B Chesson and M Cloke 3 goals each, M Daddow, T Desfontaines and A Warke 2 goals each, J Orr, M Doyle S Burden and B Chesson 1 goal each. Goal scorers for Hornridge: R Briggs 3 and S Gow 1. Junior Colts - Round Seven, June 19, 2004 Bulldogs 6 goals, 5 points, 41 points defeated Hawks 2 goals, 3 points, 15 points. Best players for Bulldogs: J Hombsch, S Phelan, D Ironside, A Warren, A Blake. Best players for Hawks: S Grey, B Johnson, S Langdon, A Wissel, M Blackie. Goal scorers for Bulldogs: D Ironside 2, J Hombsch, R Richards, T Cox and A Warren 1 goal each. Goal scorers for Hawks: J Bowden and T Golding 1 goal each. Senior Colts - Round Seven, June 19, 2004 Dragons 7 goals, 5 points, 47 points defeated Razorbacks 7 goals, 2 points, 44 points. Best players for Dragons: S Blackmoore, S Crafter-King, K Zeptner, J Aldum, J Orr. Best players for Razorbacks: J Bowden, R Lynch, S Ferenci, S Traeger, C Buran. Goal scorers for Dragons: K Reynolds and J Auldan 2 goals each, S Crafter-King, S Blackmoore and K Zeptner 1 goal each. Goal scorers for Razorbacks: S Ferenci and T Cox 2 goals each, A Warren, R Fromme and A Bates 1 goal each.
Hornridge takes netball title Roxby Downs netball results - Grand finals played June 23, 2004 A Grade - Hornridge 40 defeated Rebels A 23. Best on court, Nardene Edmonds. B Grade - Misfits 38 defeated Blue Jays 27. Best on court, Tara-Jane Hill. C Grade - Huneez 27 defeated Ready Mixed Rangers 22. Best on court, Belinda Petherick.. Trophy winners: C Grade: ‘Best and fairest’ Lisa Grafe, runner-up Teressa Moyle. B Grade: Best and Fairest Kirby Hobbs, runner-up Cher Male. A Grade: Best and Fairest Nicole Darling, runner-up Emma Neilson. Mixed: Best and Fairest Mick Pawley and Lauri Hannaford, runner-up Stan Trowinski. Keep reading The Monitor for grand finals and team photos in our next issue.
Fine conditions for golfing at Roxby Downs Roxby Downs golf reports: Sunday June 27, 2004 - Fine cool conditions saw 23 golfers compete in the fifth round of the Club Championships sponsored by Olympic Dam Haulage. With greener fairways and firmer sand in the rough, golf was more enjoyable. Haydn Bone had a fine day to take out the round with nett 65. Hard on his heals was Darren Eckermann also with a great round of nett 66, closely followed by Dougal MacLeod on nett 68. Winner - Haydn Bone 81 / nett 65. A Grade winner - Dougal MacLeod 81 / nett 68. B Grade winner - Darren Eckerman 87 / nett 66. C Grade winner - Tony Jordan 104 / nett 73. Ladies winner - Gayle Sieraema 101 / nett 81. Next Saturday is the Protec Pacific 18 hole Par event starting between 11 am and no later than 12 noon. Sunday is a nine-hole Stableford event with a change to the starting time to 11.30 am and 12 noon due to the colder conditions. Saturday June 26, 2004...Kempe sponsored a four person Ambrose on Saturday, June 26,
2004. The sponsors and suppliers came from Melbourne and Geelong to be part of the event and to show off their wares. A trade night was held at the Golf Club on the Friday before the Ambrose. This also gave the sponsors a sneak preview at the course. After the recent rains the course has greened up and is looking in really good shape. The weather was cold and windy on the Friday and was looking to be much the same for the Saturday. Fortunately that was not the case, the day being sunny and mild and the wind breezy, rather than gale force. The wind still presented a challenge to the golfers particularly on the more exposed parts of the back nine. It was a good field that took to the course to play for a generous array of prizes put on by the Kempe. There were no loses on the day with all teams going home with a prize. There were also four long drives on offer, two to be contested by Men and Ladies/ Juniors and two by all golfers.
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All the par threes had a novelty to play for. The harder numbers two and 10 were the best second shot nearest the pin and the fourth and 13th a straight nearest the pin. Robin Passmore gave his team a little excitement on the second. He played a great tee shot, drifting on the wind towards the hole then running up to the hole just missing a hole-in-one by inches. This set up one of six birdies for the round. Unfortunately the team counted two of those with bogies on the fourth and ninth, the team coming in with a 68 gross. The team of Brian & Neville Hombsch, Fred Schott and Ian McInnes also carded a 68. They also had six birdies and two bogies but with a bigger handicap their 54.5 Nett was the winning score of the day. Tony Holbrook, Gayle Siersema, Andrew Dredge and John Freeman were Runners up with 58.625 Nett. Di & Hugh Beveridge, Robin Passmore and David Gibson were the mixed winners with their Nett of 56.75. As is the tradition in and Ambrose a NAGA was on offer and this was won by Nino Tormena, James Daley and Andrew Clark.
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July
August
July 3, 2004 Marree Camel Cup
August 7, 2004 Round Fourteen – Football 12 noon – Roxby Downs v Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Hornridge
July 3, 2004 Round Nine – Football at Woomera 5.30pm – Hornridge v Andamooka 8.00pm – Olympic Dam v August 7, 2004 Roxby Districts Graeme Howard Appreciation Party July 10, 2004 Bar open, BBQ supplied, stay after the game and Oodnadatta Bronco celebrate one of the Branding W&DFLs most dedicated supporters. July 10, 2004 Round Ten – Football 12.00 noon – Hornridge v August 15, 2004 Roxby Districts Round Fifteen – 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v Football 12 noon – Olympic Dam Andamooka v Roxby Districts 2.20pm – Hornridge v July 14, 2004 Andamooka Darts League Woomera challenge to be held in Roxby Downs August 21, 2004 Preliminary Final – from 7.30pm Football 2.00pm – Team 2 v Team July 17, 2004 3 Round Eleven – Football August 21, 2004 12.00 noon – Olympic RFDS Golf Day Dam v Hornridge 2.20pm – Roxby Districts v Andamooka August 28, 2004 Grand Final – Football July 24, 2004 2.00pm – Minor Premiers Dirt Circuit - Day v Winner Prelim Final Meeting August 28, 2004 July 24, 2004 Dirt Circuit – Twilight Round Twelve – Meeting Football 12.00 noon – Hornridge v September Andamooka 2.20pm – Olympic Dam v September 18, 2004 Roxby Districts Dirt Circuit – Night July 25, 2004 Meeting Roxby Downs Motorcross Club Day
October
July 31, 2004 Round Thirteen – Football 12.00 noon – Olympic Dam v Andamooka 2.20pm – Hornridge v Roxby Districts
October 2 and 3, 2004 Round 2 – Dirt Circuit State Titles at Arno Bay October 30, 2004 Dirt Circuit – Fun Night
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Woomera & Districts Football League Inc. League Ladder Team
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Olympic Dam
6
2 799
433
64.85%
12
Roxby Districts 6
2 784
462
62.92%
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Andamooka
4
4 584
503
53.73%
8
Hornridge
0
8 224
994
18.41%
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Local footballer set to represent state
NORTHERN DISTRICTS…Winners of ‘The SANFL, Past Players and Officials Shield’ SAPSASA Football Country Carnival, Division 2 Champions, 2004, from left, back, John Clements (Coach), Marcus Gill, Jordan Warren, Keaton Milera, Josh Nunn, Nick McPhail, Jake Harris, Dylan Ironside, Tyson Black, Trevor Haines (Goal Umpire), middle, Corey Buran (Vice Captain), Warren Wilson, Daniel Kwaterski, Jack Hombsch, Bradley Collins, Jamahl McKenzie, Ben Trewartha, Drew Clements, front, Kain Zeptner, Troy Miller, Daniel Noll, Brendan Lehmann, Tom George (Captain) and Tyson Cox.
SAPSASA success for footballers Local footballers played a significant part in the the Northern District SAPSASA Football Team’s Division 2 success at the annual Country Carnival in Adelaide last month. The team was hosted by the Salisbury East District who spent Week 5 of Term 2 in Port Augusta. “This is a fantastic achievement by the boys and something that they will be able to look back on forever,” coach John Clements aid. “Competing with 19 other teams from around Country South Australia was a wonderful experience for the boys.” “For the statistically minded we lost one game, we kicked 66 goals 49 points for and had 27 goals 36 points kicked against us.
“Our best players and trophy winners were: Nick McPhail from St Barbara’s Parish School in Roxby Downs, Jordan Warren - Flinders View Primary School, Warren Wilson - Augusta Park Primary School and Troy Miller from Port Augusta West Primary School. “The Northern District team did very well - each of the 22 boys in the team worked very hard, learnt quite a bit and enjoyed themselves. As a result of the week, Jordan Warren and Warren Wilson were selected in the Division 2 Representative Team and Tom George and Nick McPhail were selected in the U/12 State Squad. The team last year won the Division 2 Shield for the first time since 1997 after being relegated from Division 1.
Roxby Downs footballer Nik McPhail, 12, has been selected to represent South Australia in the SAPSASA Aussie Rules competition in Adelaide next week. A squad of 60 young South Australians from Nik’s age group will compete in Adelaide on July 5 to be part of two teams of 23 to play against other young footballers from across the country. Nik is Roxby Downs’ only representative in his age group and his success stems from his involvement as both a SAPSASA representative for the Northern Regions and St Barbara’s Parish School. Nik, who plays football in both the U13s and U16s grades of the local competition, has been playing since he was five, locally and in Port Augusta “Footy’s my game,” Nick told The Monitor. “”The (Northern) team that I played in to get into the state category was undefeated and won the premierships (early last month). I was excited when they
SAPSASA...Nik McPhail is ready and willing to hit the field for SA this month. told me – but not as excited as my dad. In fact, parents Malcolm and Sandra McPhail are “very proud” of their footballing son. Dad Malcolm only hung up the footy boots two years ago locally and spends a lot of time kicking and coaching with his Nik. “I want to thank my teacher James Ralston who has been supportive
– he comes out and kicks with us in the yard and spends a bit of extra time with us,” Nik said. While Dad and Mr Ralston might be Nik’s local inspiration, he was “over the moon” to meet his Port Power heroes during the recent Adelaide competition. A keen fan of the Power, Nik’s sure that one day he’ll be wearing black, white and teal.
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