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$50,000 Grant for Roxby Skate Park ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs Skate Park will go ahead following the commitment of $50,000 from the SA Government this week.

This grant from the Office for Recreation and Sport, combined with an additional commitment of $45,000 from local council, has prompted jubilation from local youth and youth services coordinators.

“We’ve been holding onto this information for a little while now until the official announcement and the kids have been asking me every day,” Youth Services Coordinator Sue Penglase said.

“I couldn’t even tell my own husband and kids.

“We’ve had some success with grants but this is the biggest thing yet to come from the kids’ original ideas.

“It’s been a lot of hard work so far, and there’s more ahead for us.”

Youth Services Manager Laurence Duggan has welcomed the grant as a significant achievement for both local youth and the wider community.

The skate park submission was originally prompted by local youth, and those same young residents will be instrumental in the design and direction of the proposed park.

“This is not our skate park - this is theirs and we’re not going to push our ideas on to the kids,” Mr Duggan said.

Mr Duggan, in cooperation with Roxby Downs Municipal Council, has launched a ‘fact-finding mission’ to compare skate park designs from around the world to ensure the most suitable facility for local needs.

This week Mr Duggan will visit some of the newest skate parks in Victoria, including the awardwinning Warrigal Council Skate Park.

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Power Station Fire WOOMERA…Woomera Emergency Services and CFS volunteers were called to a blaze at the disused power station at Woomera West on Friday, June 20, 2003.

The fire, which began at around 4.30pm, interrupted demolishing work on the power station and took around two hours to put out.

CFS Captain Mark Hore reported that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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SKATE PARK PLANS...Local youth, from left, Chad Nixon, 13, Keagan Teare, 13, Marko Nedelkovic, 13, Teagan Coombes, 13, and Karla Pearce, 13, give Roxby’s proposed skate park the thumbs up.

The proposed skate park is an integral part of council’s strategic plan, and one of the focuses in the Roxby Downs Youth Plan.“This is great news,” Town Administrator Bill Boehm said.

“Council has been working on the skateboard park project for sometime and is pleased that the effort of Laurence Duggan and Sue Penglase and others has been rewarded.

“In particular, council is very appreciative of State Government support through the office of Recreation and

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Sport.

“Again, this highlights State and Local Government working in cooperation as a partnership on behalf of the local community.”

The skate park will be sited behind the stadium and pool, where the Roxby Downs Scout Hall originally stood.

This grant is the latest in a series of successful applications for youth services in the region which have seen a youth centre established, a variety of activities and most re-

cently, a grant of $11,000 to establish a youth website.

“This is the utopian example of what the government departments are always talking about a successful partnership between community groups, community youth, local business and government,” Mr Duggan said.

“This shows us that the decision-makers in Adelaide are finally seeing that the entire Roxby community is dedicated to its youth.”

ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs youth is going on-line following a grant of more than $11,000 for an interactive youth website.

The ‘Youth in the Community’ grant, from the Office of Youth Services, will see the establishment of an interactive youth website linking businesses, services, recreation and youth themselves.

“This is the stuff that the youth of Roxby has asked for and now we’ve been able to deliver,” Youth Services Manager Laurence Duggan said.

“It’s only been made possible through the hard work of Sue Penglase, our Youth Services Coordinator, the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and the kids at the youth centre.

“This idea, like the proposed skate park, has come from the kids talking to us and YAC, letting us know what they want.”

The proposed website is an opportunity to stretch local services to a wider region, reaching other youth in the region and reducing the isolation of teens in outback communities.

One of the initiatives is a chatroom, manned by local youth volunteers, to talk to young people who might be moving to Roxby Downs - giving them more information about the region and its facilities.

This initiative has been supported through the donation of a series of computers to the Roxby Downs Youth Centre through the SmartState Computer Recycling Scheme.

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Poor Turnout for Woomera Board Vote Less than forty people voted in the recent Woomera Board by-election.

The by-election was held last month to fill two vacancies left by the resignation of Alan McFillin and Terry Whitworth.

The vote was a close contest between three local nominees.

However, Sheryn Clarke and Bernie McCarthy narrowly beat out Peter Rocco to fill the positions.

The pair attended their first board meeting last week and will hold office until October, 2004.

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Faxes e Survive at e r t s e h t n o d r o The w Plants Raising Local Weed Concerns Ranges Household Dear Editor, • Prickly Pear, Opuntia stricta, a common cactus has become naturalised in bushland around The Environment Section of WMC, Olympic Dam View Rest has established a Weed Management Group, aimed which Andamooka and is a huge environmental problem in at managing weeds already established in the re- some areas of Australia.

Station gion, and preventing the introduction of species with • Devil’s Rope Cactus, Cylindropuntia imbricata, a FAR NORTH REGION… If you are planning on travelling through Port Augusta in the upcoming school holidays, take the time to pull over at the Ranges View rest station.

This rest station, situated on the Stuart Highway north of Port Augusta, is a joint initiative of Western Mining Corporation and Transport SA. WMC has donated over $120,000 over the past three years to upgrade the site with environmentally-appropriate toilets, water tank, carpark, an environmental walk and shelters with signage on the local environment, pastoral and natural history of the area.

Ranges View rest station was the brainchild of former WMC General Manager Pearce Bowman who envisioned that the site would make travel safer and more comfortable for the many Olympic Dam employees travelling that highway every week.

“It’s been a very popular stop and rest area,” Olympic Dam Senior Environmental Scientist John Zwar said.

“The main aim is to encourage people who live locally to ‘revive and survive’.

“In addition, it’s an opportunity for a little environmental and historical information.

“We’ve planted over 100 trees and shrubs around the site and I hand-water those every time I go past, from the tank, and I encourage others to do so to help them survive.”

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the potential to become weeds.

The group utilises local knowledge and outside expertise as required.

A detailed survey of weed species in the region was undertaken in 2002 and areas are monitored regularly to determine the spread and effectiveness of control measures.

Some plants commonly grown in gardens have the potential to become weeds and in Roxby Downs and Andamooka, some garden escapes have become established in the surrounding environment.

Any garden plant which has spread into our arid surrounding countryside must be seen as a potential weed and our aim is to prevent such garden escapes, by discouraging garden centres from supplying these plants.

Species which we ask garden centres to no longer stock and sell include: • Fountain Grass, Pennisetum setaceum, a small pampas grass like plant which has spread from gardens into bushland surrounding Roxby Downs. (We are actively controlling this plant by removing or spraying, and removing fluffy seed heads).

cactus with vicious barbed spines which has also escaped from home garden plantings into country surrounding Andamooka.

• Athel Pine, Tamarisk aphylla, a tree introduced to arid Australia and which has become a serious environmental weed further north in Central Australia.

Those which were planted here some years ago are progressively being removed.

Some other garden plants including trees have become weed problems in other arid areas, particularly along creek or drainage lines.

These include the Pepper Tree - Schinus areira and White Cedar - Melia azedarach, and though they have not spread into bushland surrounding Roxby Downs, are being monitored.

We seek yours, and the community’s cooperation in assisting us to control pest plants in our region.

Please contact the Olympic Dam Environment Section for further information on weeds.

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Police Report ROXBY DOWNS...On Saturday, July 28, Roxby Downs Police received a report of a handbag stolen from local licensed premises and later recovered.

On Thursday, July 27, a 28-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for riding an unregistered/uninsured motor cycle with no number plates.

On the same day, an 18year-old Roxby Downs youth was reported for supplying liquor to a minor. This is a direct response from three local youths being reported for possessing liquor the previous weekend.

On Wednesday, July 26, a 24-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for riding an unregistered motor cycle and driving while having a suspended drivers licence.

On the preceding Tuesday, the same man was reported for riding an unregistered motorcycle following complaints by members of the public about the motorcycle’s alleged speeding on Olympic Way. A large amount of cash was stolen from business premises situated in the Roxby Central shopping centre on Monday, July 23. The offender is believed to have entered through an unlocked rear door. All businesses are reminded to look at the security of their business premises and to not carry large amounts of cash on the premises. Police have seized several items from the business for forensic testing.

Roxby Downs Police responded to 000 calls on July 19 about a large fight at the visiting carnival sideshows in the Lions Park parking lot. As a result a man was admitted to Roxby Downs Hospital and later transferred to the Pt Augusta Hospital with chest and facial injuries.

As a result, an 18-yearold Roxby Downs man has been reported for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. A 40-year-old Whyalla man was also arrested for assault and enquires are continuing to locate a third man from Victoria.

An Andamooka resident reported his wallet stolen and $350 cash stolen from his bank account on July 17.

On the same day, a Serious Criminal Trespass occurred at the ‘Wet Mess’ at Olympic Dam Camp 1. A large amount of cash and some cigarettes were stolen. Police Technical Services attended and took fingerprint/DNA evidence from the scene.

Anyone with information about these crimes can contact the Roxby Downs Police or Crimestoppers – 1800 333 000.

New Residents Learning Conversation Over a Cuppa ROXBY DOWNS…Making friends in a new town is hard enough when you speak the local language.

For some of Roxby Down’s newest residents who don’t speak English well, however, meeting new people is even more difficult.

For Marina Chebotenko, a mum and speech pathologist from the Ukraine, not knowing the local language was a real problem.

So she began sitting in with another local mum, Vicki Dodge, who was homeschooling her children.

“A year and a half ago I couldn’t speak any English at all.

“Vicki helped me a lot – she not only taught me English but she took me everywhere, showed me Roxby and introduced me to people.

“I started to be more confident, to talk with people – it took away my fears.

“I still don’t talk properly but I’m not scared to ask people to say things again or to explain.”

Marina and Vicki’s success highlighted a local need for a series of new residents, and led to the formalisation of an ‘English as a Second Language’ home-tutoring group in Roxby Downs.

Volunteer ESL tutors complete a recognised TAFE qualification in home-tu-

toring and receive practical support from the wider ESL organisation.

For Russian ex-patriot Elena Head, her introduction to the ESL group has made the world of difference.

“Three years ago, we came straight from Russia to Roxby Downs.

“I’d only met my husband’s family.

“Then I met Susan (Beyer) and I could ask her the questions I couldn’t ask anyone else.”

Now Elena is a keen member of the local quilters’ group.

Some of the group’s ‘graduates’ are now studying at a tertiary level, or have had their qualifications recognised through study to allow them to rejoin the workforce.

“Often it’s the simple things we take for granted that these new residents need help with, volunteer Linda King said.

“How to approach teachers at the school, how to make a doctor’s appointment or open a bank account.”

The local ESL group will lose two of its volunteers this year and is calling for more volunteers to take on an active role.

For more information about the program, contact Susan Beyer – 8671 0480, or Jane Coward – 8671 0044.

DELEGATES...Faces of the Ombudsman’s office, from left, back, outgoing delegate of four years Alan Barlow, SA Ombudsman Eugene Biganovsky, and new delegates David Wakelin, front, Margaret Anchor and Sister Anne Higgins.

Delegates the First Call for Concerns ROXBY DOWNS...The local faces of the State Ombudsman’s office were appointed in Roxby Downs last week.

Roxby Downs residents David Wakelin, Margaret Anchor and Sister Anne Higgins will act as the first port of call for locals with concerns or complaints about government services.

The new delegates will help direct complainants to the appropriate departments to ensure their concerns are dealt with as quickly and effectively as possible.

Their role is outlined as part of the Ombudsman’s Justice Access Referral Program.

“One of the four tenets of

ombudsmanship is access and accessibility,” SA Ombudsman Eugene Biganovsky said at the delegate’s appointment ceremony.

“And that’s what our network of delegates is all about.

“As the administrative scene becomes more and more complicated, it’s very important for the community to know these people are here to help them voice their concerns.”

The Justice Access Referral Program was originally established 30 years ago and delegates were designated Justices of the Peace.

Today, the program has been extended to include community-members in key services, such as Sister Anne Higgins.

Detention Centre Closure Completed WOOMERA…Woomera Detention Centre officially closed its gates last month.

Local business Wagnitz Building Services, who administered the contract to secure the centre, more than doubled its staff over the months of April, May and June to complete the job.

Following the closure of Woomera, the Department of Immigration and

Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs instituted a series of repair works before mothballing the facility and storing and securing assets, according to a DIMIA spokesperson.

All detainees from Woomera were transferred to Baxter Detention Centre in Port Augusta beginning with 77 male detainees in March, 2003.

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However, six migrant families have remained in Woomera as part of the Woomera Residential Housing Project.

The project involves a series of seven threebedroom residences sharing communal garden and social facilities.

The Woomera RHP will remain operational until a similar program is established in Port Augusta.

TEA AND CONVERSATION …Honing their language and social skills over regular morning teas, from left, back, Mary Chan, Elena Head, Linda King, front, Jane Coward, Susan Beyer, Marina and Daniel Chebotenko.

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Strong Response to Ambulance Recruitment Drive

RED NOSES...Local businesses joined people all across the country to support Red Nose Day on Friday, June 27. Red Nose Day raises money for ‘Sids and Kids’ - a national foundation which researches fatal childhood disorders like SIDS. Witches Kitchen staff, from left, Shirley Gow, Jenny Taylor and Krystle Simpson got into the spirit of things on the day.

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FUNDRAISERS...Monitor Newspaper staff Meegan Flavel and Penny Lyon joined Community Health Nurse Liz Drefke in raising money for Red Nose Day.

PRESSING OBLIGATIONS...SA Ambulance volunteers Dawn Kroemer, Ian Gudger and Matthew Rowney demonstrate their skills at the recent ambulance information evening.

VOLUNTEERS...SA Ambulance Assistant District Manager Craig Stephens spoke to volunteers at last month’s recruitment evening in Roxby Downs. A dozen volunteers signed up for the service and have now commenced interviews and initial training.

The new volunteers will strengthen falling numbers in the local service.

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More than 180 people attended a mass and afternoon tea for Sister Patricia Hogan who celebrated 50 years as a nun this week.

Sister Pat, who took her vows as a Sister of the Lady of the Sacred Heart at the age of 18, has become a lynchpin in the Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera communities since moving to the region in 1999.

Every week Sister Pat teaches at local schools, visits local hospitals, provides support for local services such as respite care in Andamooka, the Woomera Residential Housing Project and FICS in Roxby Downs.

She also juggles a variety of roles within her own parish - organist, parish council member, advisor for families seeking baptisms and a willing hand at functions and fundraisers.

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CELEBRATION...Sister Patricia Hogan’s 50 years as a nun was commemorated by more than 180 people at a service in Roxby Downs on Sunday. Guests travelled from as far away as Melbourne, Adelaide and Bomaderry in NSW. communities in Sydney, rural QLD, Melbourne and Adelaide before moving to Roxby Downs.

“I knew this is what I wanted to do from about

13 or 14,” she said.

“And in all the years I’ve served as a nun it’s the families, and the way they have included me in their lives, that has been the most rewarding.

“In QLD it was farmers struggling with debt but still full of hope - in Adelaide it was people from all over Southern Europe and their wonderful sense of family.

“God has always shown his love for me through the people who have loved me - the people who came to celebrate with me today.”

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MLC VISIT...Liberal Members of the Legislative Council David Ridgeway and Terry Stephens in Roxby Downs last week.

Mining Focus for MLCs

VANDALS...Olympic Dam Environmental Technician Steve Yianni alongside the still-smouldering remains of a Western Myall tree destroyed by vandals last month. “We provide firewood, barbecues and 44-gallon drums to six of these sites around Roxby Downs - but this kind of damage is turning these reserves into dustbowls. I wonder how long they’ll stay open to the public if this is what keeps happening,” Mr Yianni said.

Myalls Destroyed by Vandals ROXBY DOWNS…They’ve survived drought, a white fly plague and hundreds of years – but in the end, vandals and a campfire heralded the death knell for two of the region’s longest-lived native trees last month.

The Western Myall trees, which can live to a thousand years old, were situated at the ‘bypass road’ campfire reserve.

The pair was destroyed by campfires set at the base of their trunks and left to smoulder for almost a week – just feet away from a pile of complementary firewood supplied by Olympic Dam’s environmental team.

A third tree is also expected to die despite efforts to smother the fire at its base the following day.

These trees are the latest victims in a series of similar acts of vandalism at the reserve, and others like it around Roxby Downs.

“It is a wanton act of vandalism and a malicious act against trees that are bordering on rarity,” National Parks Regional Investigator

FAR NORTH REGION…KESAB Tidy Towns judge Ross Swayne, pictured with Roxby Downs Council’s Kristy Olditch and Roxby Downs Tidy Towns Team member John Zwar, put the far north region under the microscope last week during the annual Tidy Towns judging. Mr Swayne visited Andamooka, Roxby Downs and Woomera. The region has been a strong contender in the past 13 years and Roxby Downs has been named in the state’s top 10 Tidy Towns several times.

Nick Bailey said.

“These trees take up to 350 years to reach these kinds of heights - it’s just a senseless, unnecessary, cowardly act.

“There is a limited distribution of Western Myalls in and around this region – Roxby Downs is their stronghold.

“This is one of the few areas that haven’t been affected by other die-backs and these trees around Roxby Downs are extremely important for the survival of that species.”

Vandals face as much as $10,000 in fines if charged with destroying native vegetation.

“I encourage anybody who was witness or part of the destruction to come forward and give us names so action can be taken to prevent a re-occurrence of this act,” Mr Bailey said.

“This kind of behaviour ultimately affects all people who want to use the area responsibly for recreation and pleasure.”

To talk to Nick Bailey please phone 8648 5321 or 0417 010 354.

ROXBY DOWNS...Liberal Members of the Legislative Council Terry Stephens and David Ridgeway slammed the State Government’s plan to increase royalties on the mining industry during a visit to Roxby Downs last week.

Terry Stephens, who previously stood for the local seat of Giles, has questioned the government’s level of consultation with local industry.

“We’re sceptical as to how much consultation the government had with the mining industry before this decision,” he said.

“We’re fully supportive of Roxby Downs - the community and the mining industry - and we don’t believe that they’re particularly excited about this new decision.”

Mr Stephens and Mr Ridgeway were impressed by expansions at WMC’s Olympic Dam site during a tour of the operations - their second in two years.

“There’s so much going on out there and you don’t realise how big it is until you get out on site,” Mr Ridgeway said.

Both MLCs were keen to show an interest in local initiatives, including recent developments at the Roxby Downs Youth Centre.

“One of the criticisms we hear is that unless there’s an election no-one in the rural community sees someone from the Liberal Party,” Mr Stephens said.

“That’s a myth we want to dispel.

“We’ve always received good support from the Roxby Downs community and we used to have an active branch locally. We’d be interested in resurrecting that if the community was interested.”

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ACCREDITATION...Celebrating Roxby Downs Hospital’s recent accreditation are, from left, Unit Manager Leanne Setford, ExO/DON Janine Connell, Chair of the Port Augusta Regional Health Services Andre Kuys and Campus Manager Ros McRae.

Accreditation a Milestone for Roxby Hospital ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs Hospital received accreditation through Australian Council of Health Care Standards last month.

This is the first time the hospital has received the accreditation standards sinces being established in 1998.

“The hospital staff have worked long and hard towards the accreditation,” Executive Officer and Director of Nurs-

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ing Janine Connell said.

“Roxby Downs is the first hospital in our region to receive this accreditation,” Chair of the Port Augusta Regional Health Services Andre Kuys said.

“It is always a challenge to maintain such high standards in times of change.

“Roxby Downs’ health service is central to the community and enjoys strong community support.”

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New Direction for Andamooka Youth

YOUTH…Andamooka Youth Group, from left, Lia Van Laatum, Kirralee Buran, Leif Tanzer, Verona Taubers and Rhys Tanzer.

ANDAMOOKA…After the surprise resignation of their secretary/treasurer the Andamooka Youth Group formed a new committee last week.

The new committee are; Chair Joanne Lucas, vice chair Chris Landsmann, secretary Derek Willis, vice secretary Leif Tanzer, treasurer Terry Granger and vice treasurer Ashley Landsmann with Jarod Wright, Sam Godden and Heidi Buran as committee members.

The committee - all youth ranging in ages from 20 to 14 – meets with Andamooka Youth Group advisor Verona Taubers.

Ms Taubers stepped into the role following a proposal put to both the Youth Group and APOMA to mirror similar youth groups at Penong and Lee Creek.

The proposal is part of a program to assist youth in unincorporated areas.

Some funding will be made available to help the group establish and maintain a youth council which will administer its own affairs, with an autonomous committee and independent budget.

The advisor is chosen by the youth, and must meet the approval of both

parents and APOMA. The Youth Group have moved their meeting place from the Community Hall and now assemble in the APOMA shed where they work on their stock car, play pool or just hang out.

Meetings are on Wednesday nights 7pm to 8.30pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm to 4pm.

On average, around 15 youth attend each meeting.

Ms Taubers, Joanne Lucas and Donna Waters attended the YACFest (Youth Advisory Council Festival) in Adelaide recently.

Youth advisors from all over the state attended the YACFest conference and issues included the idea of lowering the age for voting in state and federal elections to 16.

Andamooka youth plan to fix their stock car and race it in Roxby Downs Dirt Circuit.

The Roxby Downs Tavern has generously offered to help with preparing the car and to help obtain licenses for those wanting to drive.

Youth as young as 12 are able to get licenses for dirt circuit and the group is looking forward to the challenge.

Kesab Judging TIDY TOWNS...

Woomera Board Chair Stuart Knox showed Tidy Towns judge Ross Swayne around the village last week.

RDAS P&F Fundraising Success

Camera Crew Focuses on Woomera CAMERA CREW...Woomera Board Chairman Stuart Knox, left, was shadowed by camera crew Peter Zakharov and Steve Thomas during their making of a documentary film about Woomera last week. The pair are working freelance, with plans to produce a feature for ABCTV about ‘Woomera - Past, Present and Future’. The documentary is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Mr Knox and KESAB Tidy Towns judge Ross Swayne were featured during annual Tidy Towns judging last week.

TOURISM...Sue Voigt and Alex Barker at Lake Torrens developing more project ideas to improve the region’s tourism potential.

Developing Tourism in Andamooka ANDAMOOKA…There are big things on the horizon for Andamooka following the institution of a series of new tourism projects by APOMA. APOMA’s projects subcommittee has four tourist-based projects in progress and lots of ideas that will develop tourism in Andamooka.

The sub-committee, which comprises three APOMA members who have dedicated their time to these additional projects, is made up of Sandra Pidgeon, Sue Voigt and Jean Lawrie.

The group is working closely with the Business and Tourism Development officer, Alex Baker, to develop the Camping Ground project and a Heritage Walk.

Work on these projects has been ongoing for nearly two years with previous applications for funding being unsuccessful.

“It is important that visitors have a choice of accommodation,” a spokesperson for the group said, “and that they have something to do when they get here.”

In addition, the town well has been labeled ‘of significant historical interest’ and steps have been taken to make the well more visually prominent and to provide interpretive signage to explain its significance.

Tables are being built for the Town Park rotunda to provide a shady area for visitors and locals to sit and have their lunch.

Funding for these two projects have been met from APOMA funds and both areas will be included in the Heritage Walk.

ODC’s SX Rebuild Back on Track OLYMPIC DAM...Commissioning of the new uranium solvent extraction (SX) plant at Olympic Dam is nearing completion, with uranium production now running at planned rates, WMC Resources’ chief executive officer, Andrew Michelmore, announced last month.

Construction of the copper SX plant is progressing and is scheduled for completion by year-end with final commissioning and production ramp up taking place in 2004.

A re-forecast of the total capital cost of the combined SX plants at Olympic Dam has indicated that it may exceed earlier estimates of $300 million by approximately 25 per cent.

Following an extensive internal review of the company’s approach to management of capital projects. including the uranium section of the SX plant, WMC Resources has decided to re-structure

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its approach to the copper SX plant rebuild by increasing the company’s direct role in project management.

A strengthened project team based at site will assume overall responsibility for project management.

“We are pleased to see the uranium plant completed and a return to full uranium production,” Mr Michelmore said.

“While the likely cost outcome of the overall solvent extraction rebuild at Olympic Dam is disappointing, it is important to note that the new plant incorporates a large number of fire safety modifications which have added to the cost of the project but which were essential pre-conditions to our operating such facilities in the future.”

WMC advisors have advised that extra costs associated with fire safety will eventually be offset by the settlement of related insurance claims.

ROXBY DOWNS… Roxby Downs Area School will benefit from almost $7000 already raised this year for new play equipment at the school.

The RDAS P&F is made up of a small core of volunteers who run a series of regular fundraisers for the school including market days, ‘coffee corner’ at market day, the uniform shop, an annual quiz night, family portraits, raffles, sports day canteens and the sale of sunscreen.

Funds raised this year will see the current Years 3-6 playground replaced, a new R-2 playground installed and some general grounds work.

“Our primary aim is to raise money for the new playspace,” P&F co-secretary Susan Beyer said. “ But we also support many of the essential but more boring the school needs like electric pencil sharpeners, CD-Roms and the shadesail for the special education classrooms.

“We also sponsor the school magazine and some end of year presentation needs.”

The P&F has enjoyed a resurgence these past four years, after collapsing entirely in for several years in the 90s.

“Last year we handed over $10,000 to the playground committee at the end of the year,” Mrs Beyer said.

“It’s very important to have an active P&F because funds are limited to the school and if we want a better environment for our children it takes volunteers to raise the funds to create that environment.”

Mrs Beyer, who will leave Roxby Downs with her family in October, has called on more parents to join the P&F. “We have a core of around 10 committee members and many extra people with specialties we can call on.

“We have around 300 families in the school though and there is always more room for volunteers in the P&F.” RDAS P&F is currently looking to run regular mid-week bingo nights in co-operation with the Tavern.

“That will be our dedicated ‘play-space’ fundraiser for this year all that money will go straight to the playground committee to improve the current facilities.”

For more information about the P&F, please contact president Sheila Culf - 8671 0148, or vice president Avril Luke 8671 0090.

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Students Design School Shirts WOOMERA...Woomera Area School’s 2003 Student Voice delegates swapped jumpers for badges this year – and added their own distinctive touch to them.

“We voted on what style they would be and how the writing would be set out,” said Student Voice rep Brittany Broome.

“After that we decided we would also like t-shirts.

“Annalise our Chairperson did the designs and all the behind-the-scenes stuff.

“The t-shirts and jumpers were going to be navy white and the writing in blue but we decided that Student Voice would like to be individual and have different colours to the school.

“We all decided upon navy and yellow.

“They arrived on the last day of Term 1 and were presented to the Student Voice members at a barbecue.”

VOLUNTEERS…From left, back, Sister Patricia Hogan, Sharon Taylor, David Chambers,middle, Judith Inglis, Di King, Beryl Spargo, Meredith Ide, Margaret Clark, front, Tania Perkins, Mary Glenn and Jo Chambers.

Volunteers Making Life Easier for the Aged ANDAMOOKA…Frontier Services Coordinator Tania Perkins and a cross-section of the region’s volunteers attended a workshop on Caring for the Frail Aged in the Andamooka CWA rooms on Tuesday, June 24, 2003.

The workshop was addressed by Meredith Ide, a Volunteering SA Training Officer, and was attended by 15 volunteers who give their time to the

Home and Community Care (HACC) program in Andamooka.

The HACC program relies heavily on volunteers.

Ms Ide cited statistics to show that without the time given by volunteers, programs like HACC would not be feasible.

The HACC program allows elderly people to stay in their own homes much longer than would otherwise be safe to do.

The alternative is a care facility which disrupts the lives of these often frail people when they least can cope with it.

A video presentation by Ms Ide showed the power of a positive attitude to aging.

Despite disabilities the octogenarians in the video still led active and supportive life styles, giving their time to help others.

Another video showed

the vulnerability of frail aged persons who don’t have regular carers.

Ms Ide explained to the group that the role of a volunteer is becoming formalised, with the government taking steps to protect what they consider a valuable resource.

The four million volunteers in Australia now have legal cover and insurance, to protect them, and the organisations

they work with, against injury and public liability.

As well as this protection, she explained, volunteers also have rights and responsibilities.

This includes the right to have the job they have been asked to do specifically detailed in a job description.

When asked why they volunteers the general response was “a need to be involved with the community”.

APOMA Redefining its Community Role ANDAMOOKA...APOMA is calling on Andamooka residents for feedback on how to make the service more relevant.

In recent years APOMA memberships have dropped and last week a letter-box survey was sent to every Andamooka household to guage community feeling.

The Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association performs many of the duties normally taken on by municipal councils - but does not have the benefit of collecting rates.

Among APOMA’s responsibilities are maintenance of roads, rubbish dump, airstip, T.V & radio transmission equipment, Historic Cottages, playground, dams, town parks and the promotion of tourism which all runs into considerable expense every year.

Membership fees pay a small part in meeting these expenses, with the majoring of funding coming in the form of grants.

Other fund raising activities such as barbecues, markets, dances and festivals have been so poorly attended the committee is now reconsidering wheter it is worth the effort to continue with them.

The recently-distributed survey was designed to find out what residents want from APOMA and what they see as APOMA’s function in the community.

As well as the returned responses to the survey, residents are encouraged to approach committee members and voicing their concerns.

Most consistent in the verbal responses has been the comment that the residents did not know the extent of APOMA responsibilities, or that such a small percentage of the town is financially supporting every one else.

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PAVLOVA AND PATRIOTISM...Woomera Board hosted a ‘Ned Kelly’ dinner theatre evening at the weekend including an Aussie-themed meal and a showing of Heath Ledger’s new movie Ned Kelly.

The night attracted a good crowd and a disco was provided for those younger residents who didn’t want to watch the movie. Instrumental to the night’s success were organisers, back, from left, Jackie Knox, Melissa Crane, Don Skastrom, Rob Dillon, front, Annalise Nicholls, Stuart Knox, Karen Halliday, Sherryn and Garry Clarke, and Trav Halliday.

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Local businesswoman Karina Hill needs a name for her new enterprise.

Karina, a hairdresser of almost seven years, is striking out on her own and is offering a free cut and colour in exchange for a catchy new business name.

Fully-qualified hairdresser Karina Hill offers a complete range of hair care and styling – from the basic cut through to colours, foils and styling.

Karina offers a familyfriendly environment and a personalised service with one-on-one attention for every customer.

Treat yourself, and enjoy a complimentary foot spa and massage while your colour is processing.

In fact, Karina is establishing her new business at the corner of Axehead Rd and Pioneer Drive, in cooperation with Fiona Pillar of Life-Changing Massage – an opportunity to book in for a range of services all in one spot.

If you have an idea for a business name that suits Karina’s business - then give her a call on 0407 605 033.

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GET CREATIVE...Jean Dunstan offers a complete range of sewing, embroidery and craft supplies at Creative Crafts and Trims.

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A CUT ABOVE...Hairdresser Karina Hill.

Or drop into her salon at 97 Pioneer Drv, on the corner of Axehead Rd and Pioneer Drv. The salon is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 9.30am

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to 5.30pm, and Wednesday from 11am to 8pm Other appointment times are available by arrangement only.

Karina Hill’s new hairdressing business needs a name!

Jean Dunstan’s Creative Trims and Crafts shop may look a little different squeezed into the back of her Curdimurka St home, after being relocated from her Semaphore shopfront but she still offers the same great range of embroidery, craft and fabric supplies.

Jean specialises in embroidery and offers a range of silk ribbon and wool embroidery suplies, along with all your needs for tasselmaking, ribbon-craft and - most recently stitchery and quilting.

In fact, Jean offers classes in embroidery, ribbon-craft, strichery and tassel-making.

In addition to quilting supplies such as wadding, rotary cutters and cutting maps, Creative Trims and Crafts boasts a large range of wired and satin ribbons, hand-dyed silk rib-

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Jean’s classes are conducted in a friendly, social atmosphere, and she offers complete kits for even the most novice embroiderers.

“There’s something very rewarding about creating something yourself in beautiful fabrics and silks,” Jean said.

“Customers are welcome to come along, browse through the shop and ask questions.”

Creative Trims and Crafts is open Mondays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 2.30pm, or by arrangement - phone Jean on 8671 0153.

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HAPPY TO HELP...The new team at BP Roxby Downs, from left, Jody Petherick, Michael Stein, Wendy and Jason Lee, Lauren Chilton and Karen McPaul.

New Team - Same Friendly Service Roxby Downs BP Service Station is under new management - but is still proud to offer the same flexible, friendly service which has made the business an integral part of the local community for almost 15 years.

“Terry and Michelle managed the business for 12 years and we have big shoes to fill,” new manager Jason Lee said.

“But we’ve made a commitment to hiring locally, offering employment to youth and supporting lo-

cal groups like RoxFM, the race club, softball and sporting car club.”

In addition to its one-stop BP shop and complete workshop facilities, Roxby BP offers trailer hire and is the local RAA operator.

So take advantage of BP’s extended opening hours - whether you’re grabbing milk and magazine on the way home or a hot snack as you head out to work - and say hello to the new but just as nice team at Roxby BP.

Range and Quality at Roxby Mensland

LEVIS...Rebecca Penglase sorts the new range of men’s and women’s Levis at Roxby Casual.

Feel like slipping into something a little more comfortable?

Then check out the new range of Men’s and Women’s Levis at Roxby Casual.

Wide-leg, slim-fit, or the old favourite 501s - whatever your flavour, come on down and slip a pair on.

Roxby Casual also stocks a range of Ladakh ladieswear - from jeans to oriental-style shirts.

At the other end of the scale - so to speak - the shop also boasts a range of Doc Martens footwear.

Why shop out of town when you can buy the best brands right here in Roxby Downs?

Whether you’re looking for Stubbies school clothes or ladies underwear, Roxby Casual offers a huge range of clothing, footwear, jewellery and accessories for women and children.

Whether you’re looking for the latest fashions or just something practical to get you through the cold winter months - it’s worth dropping into the Richardson Place shopfront and browsing through the selection.

New stock arriving regularly, so check out the latest gear for the upcoming season.

Or chat to our friendly staff and let us know what you’re looking for.

Making Your Budget Better There’s an old saying - just as the rich rule the poor so too does the borrower become a slave to the lender.

If you’d like to become the master of your money then Sensible Budgeting Solutions could well be the answer you’ve been looking for.

There are four key issues which we all have to consider in planning for the future. √ The need to set a budget which is practical and, of course, flexible. √ The need to include some spending rewards for achievements. √ Set some realistic goals – take a holiday or pay off your credit card debt. √ And avoid impulse spending.

NEW RANGE...Kylie Dalgleish and Lisa Pedlar display new stock at Roxby Downs Mensland.

Roxby Downs Mensland isn’t just for men.

The shop boasts a complete range of the best brands in surf and streetwear for men and women.

Step into Roxby Mensland and then step out in Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Mambo, Roxy, Rusty, Globe or Oakley.

Slip into your choice of men’s and ladies’ shoes or browse through the

latest jewellery and accessories - all in the one shop.

Get your gear right here in Roxby Downs!

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bought that perfect jacket or skirt - remember that Roxby Mensland is a drycleaning agent.

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For variety, price and friendly service - you can’t go past Roxby Downs Mensland.

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And then, when you achieve your goals, reward yourself!

Have a debt-free party to celebrate your last and final credit card, car or mortgage payment.

Here’s a little food for thought - a 35year-old man earning $1200 per week will generate $1.8 million dollars in earnings between now and his retirement.

The Australian Tax Office will probably take more than $630,000 of this.

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Packed House for Playgroup Fundraiser ROXBY DOWNS… More than 330 children and parents attended a show by the Ticklish Allsorts last week, raising more than $400 for the St Barbara’s Playgroup.

“It was a very successful fundraiser,” organiser Megan Denholm said.

“We intend to buy new toys and activities for the playgroup with the money raised.

“Our current toys are all secondhand and the funds raised will make a big difference for our children.”

Ms Denholm thanked her co-coordinators Deb Hotchin and Fiona Madigan for their support.

“All the playgroup parents did their bit and Roxby Mensland and St Barbara’s Parish School also helped out by selling tickets,” she said.

“I’d also like to thank Little Rascals Child Care, Roxby Downs Child Care Centre and St Barbara’s Parish School who supported the show by bringing their children along.”

ORGANISERS…St Barbara’s Playgroup organisers Megan Denholm, Deb Hotchin and Fiona Madigan at the group’s recent Ticklish Allsorts fundraiser.

LAKEISHA...Shane and Suzie Bowden welcomed the birth of their daughter Lakeisha Mashelle on May 29, 2003, at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital weighing 3100g (6lb 15oz). Lakeisha is a sister for Jake Bowden, 11, and a grandchild for Mash and Paul Clifford of Andamooka and Carol Fry of Elizabeth.

CHILD CARE OUTING…Mackenzie, 3, Kyle, 4, and Shae, 3, attended the Ticklish Allsorts show in Roxby Downs with the Little Rascals Child Care Centre. (Last names withheld in accordance with child care policies.)

PA I G E . . . P a u l Hanold and Rebecca Mundy of Andamooka welcomed the birth of Paige Trinity on June 12, 2003, at Lyell McEwin Hospital.

She weighed 3025g (6lb 11oz) at birth and is a sister for Tori-Lace.

FUN FOR KIDS… Kath Warnock and 16-month-old Caleb at the Ticklish Allsorts last week.

Call for More Family Day Carers FAR NORTH REGION… Family Day Care provides care for all ages of children whose parents may be working parttime, full-time or in shifts, studying, seeking work or just need some time to themselves.

In Roxby Downs and surrounding districts there is a severe shortage of FDC workers and the association is calling for interest from local residents.

Under the FDC scheme, children are placed in the homes of approved care providers, who take them in as a family member during pre-arranged times.

Local Family Day Carer Marita Jones said that day care had offered her an opportunity to work from home and still support her own family.

“I love it because I get to be at home, my kids have other children to play with and you become part of an extended family for other people’s children,” she said.

“You’re there when they learn to crawl or they get their first tooth.”

“In a Family Day Care environment there is the flexibility for children to direct the play,” fellow Day Carer Carol Laister said.

“We also offer flexibility for parents working all sorts of shifts and times.”

Care-providers are approved and trained through the Department of Education and Children’s Services and parents can apply for Child

MERSADE...Scott and Tamie Fraser welcomed the birth of their first child Mersade Jane who was born at Flinders Private Hospital on June 10, 2003. Mersade weighed 3472g (7lb 10oz) at birth.

DAY CARE...Family Day Carers Marita Jones and Carol Laister with charges Blake Jones, 3, Jessica Brind, 3, and Claire Banks, 2.

Care Benefit through the Family Assistance Office and receive reduced child care fees according to their income.

For a carer to become approved they need to have a police check, two references, be over 18 years of age and have a safe home environment.

The training is sponsored by Department Education and Children’s Services and is equivalent to Certificate III in Child Care at TAFE. This training is completed through flexible open learning.

Carers run their own business and can therefore work the hours and days that suit them.

Children who spend time in Family Day Care are guaranteed fun, friendship and quality learning time in a home environment.

At present there is a shortage of carers avail-

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able in all rural areas, especially in the Roxby Downs area.

If you are interested in earning an income while staying at home - and

having a rewarding experience caring for children, then please contact Family Day Care Fieldworker Pauline Coe on 8641 6831.

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TESSA…TessaJane Nottle celebrated her third birthday on June 24.

NINA...Nina Fernandez will celebrate her sixth birthday on Monday, July 7.

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Community Comes Out for Careers Expo ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs’ recent Community Careers Expo has been hailed a success by organisers.

In excess of 600 people attended the event over two days in June.

“We’re very happy with how it all went,” TAFE coordinator Yvonne Cloke said.

“It was well-supported by the local schools and we had some great community interest.

“We seemed to have a lot more adults looking at learning this year, which was excellent.”

The expo boasted a handful of local businesses, while the rest of the stalls were career-oriented, publicising both training opportunities for adults and younger students.

“All the universities were represented and involved in forums to the students and parents on the Wednesday night,” Mrs Cloke said.

“Participants followed chalk footprints into the auditorium, forum centres were marked by balloons, while local businesses and community groups like RoxFM invited expo-goers into their place of business.

“It was great to get away from the closed schoolTAFE mentality because there are so many possibilities out there.

“We had a lot of volunteer organisations providing a two-fold effect - inviting people to look at volunteer opportunities as well as career options.”

The annual Roxby Downs Community Careers Expo is a community-run, community-driven event.

“This event has been put together by a handful of people who have students’ interests at heart and believe in the benefits of open-learning,” Mrs Cloke said.

“These people have got together to provide this opportunity for students but anyone in the community with suggestions or who would like to join that committee is welcome to call into the TAFE or RDAS and offer their support.”

LADIES’ CHOICE...Woomera Area School students Loren Hartley, 13, and Amelia Martin, 11, talk with Alicia Elliot from the Women’s Information Service at the Community Careers Expo.

GOOD NEWS...Woomera Area School students Crystal Payne, 16, and Damon Kay, 16, take a closer look at The Monitor’s stall during the recent Community Careers Expo.

NURSING DIRECTIONS...Whyalla Hospital’s Clinical Facilitator Meredith Bruce talks with RDAS students Jade McPhail, 16, and Jess McKinnon, 16, about careers in nursing.

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Scout Leaders Wanted WOOMERA...The Woomera Scouts are seeking local volunteers to become Scout Leaders.

This group of young boys and girls meets weekly and are currently fundraising through a cans and bottle drive.

Donate your old cans and bottles to the scouts - do your bit for recycling and local kids.

Fundraising will go towards the purchase of badges and the facilitation of local activities.

For more information about the group, or to volunteer as a Scout Leader, please phone Janine Noakes on 8673 7398.

An Ocean of Fun ROXBY DOWNS…During the July school holidays children aged five and up can participate in creating an ocean mural at the Roxby Downs Library.

The program will be held over two days – Tuesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 10, from 10.30am to 12pm.

Participation is free but bookings are essential – ph 8671 0660 And don’t forget…if you are going away during the holidays please notify library staff of your absence so an extension may be granted for your overdue books.

In addition, please notify library staff of your change of address so overdue notices can be sent out to the correct address.

ARABIAN NIGHTS...Roxby Downs Area School’s Dance Club gained success recently with their performance of ‘Ali Baba’ at the Rural Rave Dance Competition in Port Pirie. The group performed again this week in front of their fellow RDAS students.

ROXBY DOWNS...More than 20 RDAS students stepped out on stage at the recent Rural Rave Dance Competition in Port Pirie.

The ‘Dance Club’ students, from Years 7, 8 and 9, beat out nine other schools with their performance of ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’.

The competition, based on the popular Rock Eisteddfod format, was held at the Keith Michelle Theatre and involved a series of workshops and technical rehearsals.

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The local participants had devoted hundreds of practice hours, in and out of school, under the direction of volunteers Frankie Wilson and julie Howells.

Teachers Kate Bennie and Wendy Hunt created costumes for the troupe, with the help of the local Scrapbag Quilters.

Organisers thanked the many parents and teachers who supported the performance in a variety of ways - from sewing costumes and building props, to taxiing performers to and from performances.

WINNING ENTRIES...Prizes are now available for the winners of The Monitor’s recent colouring-in competition.

Congratulations to Josh Paniora, Tarra Cox, Kerryn McGarry, Katherine Grez, Lilli-Mae Trenerry, Nissa Gordan, Kimberley Yates and Tayla Scholefield who were all winners in their age categories.

Please drop into The Monitor office, in the Roxby Downs Council building, to collect your prizes.

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TICKLED PINK…George, 1, and Millie Clarke, 4, joined mum Jane Rogers at the recent Ticklish Allsorts show in Roxby Downs. The event was a fundraiser for St Barbara’s Parish Playgroup.

FAREWELL...Enjoying a ‘first farewell’ for Bev Adam (front, left) at the Roxby Downs Club were, from left, Kathy Wakelin, Dianne Brooks, Julie Nixon and Cecilia Espinoza.

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Annette’s Theme 10:00-11:00 Deb 70s 11:00-12:00 Willo’s ‘Rox on Blues’12:00-1:00 Blast from the Past with Annette 1:00-2:00 Annette 90s 2:00-3:00 Steph & Jess 2000s 3:00-4:00

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Monitor ‘News at 9’ with Seonie Annette’s Theme 9:30-11:00 Willo’s ‘Rox on Blues’ 12:00-1:00 Music Mixture 1:00-2:00 Tracey’s 90s 2:00-3:00 Steph & Jess 2000s 3:00-4:00 Aussie 4:00-5:00 Aria Top 20 with The Fatman 5:00-7:30 Feature DJ 8:00-11:00

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NIGHT OUT...Kerry Piotrowski and Robyn Scharenberg enjoying a night out at the Tavern in Roxby Downs.

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TAVERN...Bob Mulder, Tim Marshall and Geoff Liddle at the Tavern farewelling friend and workmate Adam Gibson.

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KNOTTY PROBLEM...

Woomera Area School students, from left, Ranjeeta Singh, 12, Brittany Broome, 14, and Jessica Edwards, 13, try their hands at knots at the SES expo stall.

APPRENTICESHIPS...

RDAS students Alison Crompton, 15, and Tanya Bilka, 15, take a closer look at the many apprenticeship opportunities highlighted at the recent Community Careers Expo in Roxby Downs.

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FAREWELL...Adam Gibson and Evona Tyl at Adam’s farewell before moving to WA last week.

KICKING BACK...Enjoying a day out at the football on Saturday was, from left, Jarrod Cunningham, 12, Colby Skinner, 11, and Victor Buza, 9.

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RED LISTING your ‘businesses at a glance’ guide Andamooka Primary School Autopro Barry Wakelin

8672 7018 8671 2200 8645 4255

BP - Roxby Downs Camel Cup - Marree CFS - Andamooka

8671 0646 8675 8345 8672 7072

CFS - Roxby Downs CFS - Woomera Civil Constructions

8671 0000 8674 3200 1800 248 066

CP&A Accountants Creative Trims & Crafts Eyebus Optometrist

8243 1949 8671 0153 8671 2000

Family Day Care N&FWR Health Services Herbalife

8641 6831 8648 5785 8671 1002

Karina’s Hairdressing Monadelphous Engineering Lin Andrews Real Estate

8671 0671 8671 0020 8671 2000

Mensland Monadelphous Engineering Outback Health Screenings

8671 1147 8671 0020 8671 1676

Quorn Quality Meats Roxby Downs Anglican Church Roxby Downs Area School

8648 6052 8671 0270 8671 0011

Roxby Downs Catholic Church Roxby Downs Child Care Centre Roxby Downs Community Church

8671 0925 8671 0911 8671 0270

Roxby Downs Community Club Roxby Downs Community Library Roxby Downs Council

8671 0117 8671 0660 8671 0010

Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct Roxby Downs Health Services Roxby Downs Hospital

8671 2001 8671 9020 8671 9020

Roxby Downs Leisure Centre Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Roxby Downs Medical Centre

8671 0500 8633 1773 8671 9010

Roxby Downs Police Roxby Downs TAFE Roxby Downs Youth Centre

8671 0370 8671 9070 0407 719 714

Roxby Casual Sensible Budgeting Solutions Specialised Tyre Managment

8671 1147 8298 5495 8671 1096

Steve’s Tuckerbox St Barbara’s Parish School St Barbara’s Parish School

86727137 8671 3207 8671 3207

The Monitor Newspaper 8671 2683 Waldorf Fiducial Financial Services 1800 636 349 Weston Raine & Horne 8395 2233

FOR SALE

WANTED

MO TORBIKE MOT ORBIKE…Pee Wee 50 $1100 phone 0417 856 258.

SHACK SHACK…Shack. Upper Spencer Gulf, $130,000.

Phone 0429 822 748 or 0429 822 781.

BO AT…Aluminium rec/fishing boat. Craftsman built BOA

by Ceduna Steel Fabrications. Oceantech design, cubby cab, 5600 overall length, self draining deck, aluminium trailer, mag wheels 1:1-5:1 winch, 90HP mercury saltwater series outboard motor, stainless prop, Targa top, painted two pack white, two padded swivel seats, navigational lights, anchor, lazy boy, bait board, registered $38,500 includes GST. Phone 8625 2775 after-hours 8625 2968.

SLEEPERS SLEEPERS…Approximately 40 redgum sleepers suitable for garden retaining wall phone 0417855681. Reasonable offers accepted.

WANTED WANTED…The Roxby Miners are seeking enthusiastic people to become involved with our football team. Train, play or just support the club.

Training Tuesdays 6pm and Thursdays 7.30pm.

Contact Matthew Daddow 8671 0019 or Greg Weltner 8671 2424 for details.

BABY ACCESSORIES BABY ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES…Emmaljunga pram $200, kiddie board $40, wooden cot $200, metal framed toddler back carrier $50. All in excellent condition.

Phone 86710229.

PRAM PRAM…Navy Coronado Emmaljunga pram, with toddler seat to suit both stroller and bassinet part of pusher $500 ono phone 8671 0052 or 0407 892 467.

LOST AND FOUND LOST LOST…Ladies gold and silver pulsar watch on Wednesday June 4, 2003 at Shopping Centre, BP or in front of Arid Recovery Office at the Mine.

Reward phone 8671 0343.

EMPLOYMENT GU ARANTEED RESUL TS GUARANTEED RESULTS TS…Gain Energy, Control Stress, Lose Weight. To learn more phone Pat 0411808733 or visit www.bodybrilliant.com/4nrg.

NO association with Pan Pharmaceuticals.

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

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT…Casual position available for cleaner in Woomera starting from July 21, 2003.

Experience preferred but not essential. For further information phone 86736036 or 0407614676.

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...actors, singers, dancers, musicians, performers, backstage, sound, lighting - anyone interested in the theatre!

Desert Nomads Theatre Troupe is looking to put on another performance soon, but we need volunteers for every aspect from on stage to sound and lighting.

If you would like to be involved, please contact us: Email: desert.nomads@bigpond.com Phone: 0409 506 213

FOR SALE 158b Aquila Boulevard Very cute villa home, only 4 years old.

Approximately comprises three good size bedrooms, open plan living giving enough room for lounge, meals area and family room. The private yard has a pergola, tidy landscaping and a drive through carport.

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The Red Listing costs $19.85 per entry or FREE with any display ad!

Phone Meegan - 8671 2683 - for more information.

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email - themonitor.news@roxbydowns.net fax - 8671 2843 ...or just drop a copy in the slot at the council offices.

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Annual Auction and Golf Day

Boogie in the Bush

The Far North Region’s biggest annual fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be hosted this year, on Saturday, September 13.

The RFDS Auction and Golf Day is hosted at the Roxby Downs Golf Club and raises thousands of dollars every year in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.

For more information, or to support this local event, contact Ken or Val Lamb - 8671 0336.

The annual ‘Boogie in the Bush’ will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2003, at the Roxby Downs Racecourse.

The event will feature the Chardonnay Cowboys, Dr Puff and The Bad Bad Boys.

All profits go to charity.

Bring your swag for a night of blues, barbecue and the bar - no BYO. Tickets are available now for a reduced price of $15 from Pete Paisley - 8671 0878, or the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre - 8671 2001.

Tickets on the night will cost $20.

FICS Offers a Friendly Welcome Are you a new parent, pregnant, tired, lonely or just feeling isolated?

Do you want to make new friends or host your ‘parent group’ in a friendly atmosphere without doing all the work at home?

Why not come to FICS on a Thursday morning, 9.30am to 12.30pm, at the Community House - 13 Hermit St, Roxby Downs.

This is a casual morning so drop in for a coffee, meet new people and relax in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Family support workers are also available for baby weigh-ins.

Bring a friend along, or make some news ones.

FICS is supported by Child and Youth Health and is an initiative of local mums.

105.5 RoxFM SURVEY RoxFM is Roxby Downs’ community Radio station so it’s very important to us to know what you – our audience - wants to listen to.

Please take five minutes to complete this survey and return it to RoxFM or place in the RoxFM collection boxes at stores around town. This month, RoxFM will draw one form from all entries to win a prize . You can fill out the questionnaire for yourself or for your family. Simply answer the question or circle the correct answers.

Harry Potter Offer

Family details.

Number of children?

Average age of children? 0 -10 10-20 Number of adults?

Average age of Adults?

20–30 30-40 Over 40

Your details.

Male? Female?

Age? 0–14 Over 45

15–24

25–34

35–44

Where do you or your family listen to RoxFM the most?

At Home At Work In the Car Shopping When do you and your family listen to the radio the most?

6am-10am 10am-2pm 2pm-7pm 7pm-11pm 11pm - 6am Which music do you and your family listen to?

Music from the 60s 70s 80s 90s 00s Dance Rock World Blues Instrumental Country Classical Popular Easy Listening Australian A-cappella Techno Rap Alternative Jazz Other

BAND WAGON...YAC committee member Lauren West and local resident Leisa Westerman are calling for support to see big-name bands Powderfinger, Magic Dirt and Jet play locally as part of the Triple J ‘Splendour comes to You’ competition.

Sign Up to Rock Roxby

Want to see Roxby Downs rocked by home-grown bands Powderfinger, Magic Dirt and Jet? Then time is running out to get the town’s submission in to Triple J’s ‘Splendour Comes to You’ competition.

The prize is Powderfinger, Magic Dirt and Jet playing right here in your town on July 23.

The competition closes July 11 and Roxby Downs’s Youth Advisory Council committee is furiously coming up with ideas to single Roxby Downs out as the best venue for this event.

Competition requirements include a petition with as many signatures as possible – support and approval from local council – a venue (Richardson Place has been nominated) – and a souvenir that is representative of your town.

Roxby Downs YAC committee will write the submission but you can help by signing a petition at the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct, RDLC and most Richardson Place businesses.

The driving force behind the local submission, Leisa Westerman, is calling for more community contributions to the town’s submission.

To offer your ideas or support, phone the Roxby Downs Youth Centre – 0407 719 714.

Marree Camel Cup Coming Up Show & Shine It’s on again - the Marree Australian Camel Cup one of the most unusual and interesting events held in the SA outback calendar.

The cup, held on Saturday, July 5, is a tribute to the Afghan Cameleers who came to Australia to build the overland telegraph line.

The event starts at approximately 9.30am at the Marree Race Track.

For more information, contact the Marree Progress Association – ph/fx 8675 8222 or email marreepainc@yahoo.com.au.

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The Roxby Downs Show & Shine will be held on Saturday, September 20. Give Dad a late Father’s Day and come along.

To register your interest, or for more information, phone Alex Barker - 8671 2459.

Church Times

St Barbara’s Catholic Church – Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm.

Sunday morning 9am

Regular Pentecostal Church meetings in Roxby Downs/Andamooka Affiliated with Australian Christian Churches.

For details or enquires please phone Pastor Bruce - 0427 663 033.

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Andamooka Community Church Sunday 11am – first and third Sunday of every month St Michael’s Catholic Church – Woomera Sunday 5pm – all denominations welcome Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10am and Sunday School – 9:30am Roxby Community Church Sunday 10am

Harry Potter is coming to Roxby Downs!

Come to the Cultural Precinct dressed as your favourite Harry Potter character on Wednesday, July 9, and enjoy a Witches and Wizards Lunch.

Watch both Harry Potter movies - The Philospher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets - in the cinema and enjoy games, face painting and compete for the ‘best-dressed character’ prize.

And then get your own copy of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - the much-awaited fifth book.

Enjoy this entire Harry Potter package for just $45.

For more details, contact the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre on 8671 0500 or the Cultural Precinct on 8671 2001.

now showing Friday, July 4 - Wednesday, July 9 Friday, Sunday & Tuesday 8pm Saturday Night Movie Marathon The Fast & Furious Followed by 2 Fast 2 Furious 6pm start $20 adults $14 children Sat, Mon & Tues - 11am & 2pm Sunday 11am only

Friday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 16 Fri, Sat & Sun - 8pm Sat & Sun - 4pm Mums & Bubs Friday, July 11 - 12.30pm Girls’ Night Out Monday, July 14 - 8pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11am & 2pm

www.roxbydowns.net www.roxfm.net ...for up-to-date movie guides every time!

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This community page is paid for by the Roxby Downs Council

KESAB Tidy Towns is about more than just how neat and tidy a town is - it symbolises community interaction, community development and a general partnership with the council.

During last week’s Tidy Towns inspections, a number of projects were highlighted to Tidy Towns judge Ross Swayne.

Here is a snapshot of some of the excellent initiatives we have been working on with the local community: The completion of major upgrades of both the Council Offices and the Cultural Precinct in 2001/2002 has seen the focus shift to increased efforts in community development this year in Roxby Downs. Roxby Downs Youth Services, Roxby Road Safe (Road Safety committee), Community Board and focus-point forums for tourism, business, arts and culture have shifted into top gear this year to provide a chance for all community members to get involved.

Roxby Downs Council’s Capital Works Program included new footpaths and landscaping in Maireana Circuit and Aquila Boulevard, financial provision for a new skateboard facility, new PA system for the Auditorium and the first year of a five year road reseal program conducted successfully.

Council has endeavoured to improve its provision of waste management services to the community by funding an office at the Roxby Downs Landfill Site to facilitate supervised dumping.

Council’s street-scaping maintenance this year has included the repair of all street irrigation systems and the removal of dead trees and stumps.

The issue of local media production was highlighted in The Roxby Reports in 2001 leading to Council being the catalyst for the development of a free local paper; The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper, and further development of our local community radio station RoxFM105.5 – local, live and loving it!

The next couple of months are again going to be exciting, with street-scaping redevelopment works planned for Richardson Place.

Also in the pipeline are plans to address traffic and bike safety issues that have been raised by Roxby Roadsafe and investigated by Council.

Areas to be targeted are Hermit Street with round-abouts to be constructed and improved safety measures for our local bicycle path network.

Community Board The Community Board is an initiative that has evolved following the end of the Roxby Downs Town Board Terms of Reference. The purpose of the Community Board will be to bring together a wider cross-section of people from across the community to act as an advisory body to Council in paving the way toward a fully elected Council. The Community Board shall act as the peak body in the hierarchy of community forums in Roxby Downs.

Tourism Forum This Forum, in conjunction with the Tourism and Marketing Manager and all local tourism operators, is jointly responsible for the implementation of the Roxby Downs Tourism Plan. The Forum is currently formulating their inaugural strategic plan and budget for consideration by Council. Membership of the group allows for those in the community with a ‘genuine interest in Tourism in Roxby Downs’ as well as representation from key players such as Council, WMC, Roxby Downs VIC and local operators’. Another of this forum’s objectives is to assist in the development of tourist information brochures, the recent Roxby Downs Brochure is a prime example.

Business Forum Interaction of business in Roxby Downs has been addressed via the newly established Roxby Downs Business Forum. Quarterly meetings are well attended with Council acting as secretary, pendSewerage Charges Adopted by Roxby Downs Council as Water Distribution Authority Pursuant to Section 13 of the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 Sewerage charges for all properties within the Township of Roxby Downs are based on establishing Property Units for each different type property in accordance with guidelines established by the South Australian Local Government Association New charges, effective from July 1, 2003, are set at $77 per property unit per quarter.

Details of individual property units and other existing charges are available from the Council Offices, Richardson Place Roxby Downs 5725. Phone: 08 8671 0010.

Water Charges Water Charges for the balance of 2003 remain unaltered.

However, customers are advised that they will be reviewed later in the year.

Bill Boehm Administrator Roxby Downs Council

ing a possible move to an independent association in the future.

Arts and Culture Forum A steering committee is being formed to take on the role of an Arts and Culture forum whose purpose will be to engage the community through Arts and Culture oriented projects and be an avenue through which to educate the community on the different mediums and benefits of being culturally aware. A Roxby Festival is planned for 2004.

Roxby RoadSafe Roxby Road Safe is a community driven road safety group supported with assistance from Transport SA, Roxby Downs Police, Roxby Downs Schools and Roxby Downs Council. It has been established to not only give residents a formal avenue to discuss road safety issues, but in recognition that road safety is a community responsibility, not just the province of various traffic authorities.

One initiative that the group has been working on is the establishment of an interactive web page linked to the Roxby Downs Community Web Page.

Students at the Roxby Downs Area School have been participating in designing and developing this road safety website. Incentives in the form of free driving lessons by a registered instructor, and donation of a computer to the school have been provided through a Transport SA grant.

Roxby Road Safe meets on a monthly basis, normally the third Thursday of the month at the Council Board Room. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.

Residents who wish to discuss any road safety matter with the group can either, attend a regular group meeting, forward their concerns directly via the Roxby Downs Dot Com web site, or contact Rob Barker at the Council Offices.

Roxby Downs Youth Services The Roxby Downs Youth Centre was officially opened in January 2003 at a temporary space with a view to moving to bigger premises once the need for the service has been established. The number of attendees per month has jumped significantly from 60 in the early stages to 717 attending in May. The Roxby Downs Youth Centre hosts activities such as pool and barbecue nights during the warmer months and more casual activities now the weather has cooled down. Casual activities include playstation 2 games, videos/dvd’s, board games, totem tennis, etc. As well as the youth centre offering a relaxed, supervised atmosphere for our youth, counselling services are available as well as access to other helpful resources. The youth centre is fast proving it’s worth as a utility space with birthday parties and jam sessions being held in the centre also. The service is indeed, outgrowing it’s current home and plans for a grant application for a purpose built centre are being prepared for submission in September 2003.

Dog Registrations Due Residents are reminded that all dogs are due for Registration from July 1, 2003, pursuant to the provisions of the Dog & Cat Management Act 1995.

Failure to register a dog by August 31, 2003, constitutes an offence under the Act and renders the owner liable for a fine under the provisions of the Act. It is the intention of Council to enforce the provisions of the Dog & Cat Management Act as they apply to unregistered dogs and therefore by registering your dog, you will save yourself the embarrassment of receiving an expiation fine or prosecution for keeping an unregistered dog.

Dogs may be registered at the Council Office, Richardson Place, between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

All dogs over three months old and kept in Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam must be registered.

FEES: New Registration and Renewals: Standard (Non-desexed) $20 Standard (Desexed) $10 (Pensioner’s concession available on application)

COUNCIL SNIPPETS Works in Progress

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Tidy Towns Snapshot 2003

Landscaping and wood chips – Maireana Cct & Aquila Blvd (West)

Tender Documents and Specifications are being finalised for the construction of two roundabouts in Hermit Street.

Installation of Rainwater Tanks to two sheds at the Town Water Supply.

Maintenance to some water meters and taps in the township.

Clearing of vegetation on banks of sewer lagoons.

Repairs to sewer main.

Upcoming Events Roxby RoadSafe meeting on Thursday July 17 at the Council Board Room. All welcome.

Expression of Interest Streetscape and Parks Maintenance Specifications and information available from the Council offices. Tender closes July 18 2003.

Tourism Forum Copies of Roxby Downs Tourism Forum minuites are available at the Council offices Richardson Place Re-development View the preliminary concept plans for Stage 2 at either the Council offices, Cultural Precinct or main street noticeboard.

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

Out of hours access call 8671 1154.

Council Office Hours Monday to Friday.—9am to 5pm

Call for Community Input to Lighting Review Council is about to undertake a review of the street lighting system.

When originally installed, the streetlights and walkway lights were adequate.

Over time, trees and other developments have caused some dark spots to develop, particularly in the minor streets.

Council is seeking the assistance of the community to identify and eliminate possible problem spots.

If you know of an area you consider overly dark, or unsafe for some reason, we invite you to submit details of the area to the Council in writing, by July 18, 2003.

Please include the following with your submission:# Your name and address. # A description of the dark area (ie: between numbers 2 and 6 of street name). # Why you feel this area should be brightened (ie: for illumination of footpath, simply dark etc).

The clearer the explanation of the problem the better chance of having the problem remedied. To simply say “it’s dark” may, on

investigation, prove not to be totally accurate.

To say “it is dark and there are problems seeing pedestrians because of overhanging trees and branches”, clarifies why we are looking to brighten an area with a specific desired outcome.

It would be a good idea if you could discuss the matter with your neighbours, and should they agree with you, then have them endorse your submission.

This will go some way to proving there is already a consensus to the installation of a new light fitting.

Council will then publish a list of locations submitted for further public comment.

Council will then assess each submission on its merits for inclusion into the Street Lighting Review Program.

Finally, a program for actually installing approved submissions will be put in place.

The Street Lighting Review Program should be completed by the end of October 2003.

Council eagerly looks forward to your participation and co-operation in this project.

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

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HITTING THE DIRT...Local Dirt Kart racers, from left, front, Tony Olivastri and Helen Smith, back, Chris Horewood, Brian Algie, Martin Budz, Brett Atkins and Darren Mitchell.

DIRT CIRCUIT...There was keen competition and several surprises in last week’s Roxby Downs Dirt Circuit competition.

RD10...Kevin Norsworthy shredded a rear tyre and wheel during the OpenWheeler competition at Saturday’s Dirt Circuit. Despite the handicap, Norsworthy pushed on to take third place in his section.

JUNIORS...Some of the Desert Dirt Kart’s youngest racers hit the track last week for a bout of dust, diesel and driving.

Rookies Rank Well at Dirt Kart

RD96...Standard Class racer Damien Jones was successful in the club’s first ‘one-lap dash’.

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Spirits Saturday, June 28, saw local dirt circuit racers pit themselves against each other in cloud of mud and spray following a downpour overnight.

The event, sponsored by Garry Baker Building, included a new event – a trial of the one-lap dash which was won by Damian Jones.

This event will now be further developed for future race meetings.

Congratulations go to Carl Bartlett and ‘Wobbly’ Webber who made some modifications to the long track which got a thumbs-up from all drivers who experienced it for the first time this year.

Best-presented car on the night was awarded to Tony Jordan and his orange open-wheeler.

Bob Scammel - who piloted a much-used Monadelphous crane - received Sports Person of the Day. Tania Johnson (RD40) took out the ladies competition in her open-wheeler.

Ruth Dempsey experienced engine problems in the Holden panel van (RD34) but jumped into her other half’s Ford (RD43) car to capture second place and actually clocked a faster speed than Wayne!

The ever-consistent Deb Beenham (RD51) was third.

The Standard class was a fierce battle all night between Jason Norris (RD24) and Damian Jones (RD96).

On this occasion Norris was the victor by one point.

Daniel Schuster (RD7), a junior driver improving constantly, drove cleanly and consistently to claim third position.

With the Modified and Open Modified

classes racing together, a field of eight cars made for spectacular racing.

In the Modified class Wayne Dempsey (RD43) drove in his usual faultless style to claim first place.

Brian Bishop in his first race back for the year came in second with Deb Beenham (RD51) once again taking her car back to the panel shop but hanging on to third place, In the open Modified division Paul Arnold (RD16) managed to hold out Richard McPhee (RD46) to win the division with Chris Dawson (RD90) making up the three.

Geoff Munro and the frog (RD19) came to a sticky end early in the day throwing the open-wheeler class wide open.

Paul Williams (RD155) overcame Tony Jordan with Kevin Northswothy (RD10) coming in third. The local constabulary was kind enough to clock drivers down the straight with Geoff Munro having the fastest time of the day of 155kph.

The club would like to thank the local police for getting involved in a bit of community fun.

The All-comers Feature event had only three cars cross the finish line but that’s how you win a race.

Tony Jordon put the icing on a very successful day by winning and Wayne Dempsey took second place.

Duke Baric (RD21) showed that determination and persistence can gain you a place on the podium.

The club will take July off, and spectators can expect to see all cars back to their best for the August meeting.

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Desert Dirt Kart’s fourth race meeting for the 2003 season was filled with some exciting racing.

First up the Juniors and Rookies.

Two rookies have joined us and this was their second race meeting.

Antonio Olivastri and Duncan Atkins are two young blokes keen to get into the excitement of dirt kart racing - with a lot of help from their dads.

Jonty Dear came off his P-plates and raced with the big boys (Juniors) for the first time.

He was rapt to get in the draw for second pole position (but with a touch of nerves).

He sped to the lead and held out the boys, Ben Roulstone and Daniel Olivastri, for the first two laps then the power of the Yamaha two-strokes overtook him.

Ben spun out in the fourth lap and Daniel took out the race with Jonty in second, Antonio in third and Duncan in fourth place.

Race 2 saw Ben take pole position and keep it for the whole race winning comfortably with Daniel in second, Jonty in third, Duncan fourth and Antonio in fifth place.

Race 3 saw Jonty take pole position, but the two-strokes were quick off the mark and Ben And Daniel soon sped ahead of the pack. It stayed that way with Ben taking out first, Daniel second, Jonty third, Antonio fourth and Duncan fifth.

Race 4 saw Daniel and Ben go head to head with Ben spinning out and Daniel taking the lead. Jonty eventually caught Daniel but nudged him to hard on the corner taking him out. Jonty finished the race in first with Antonio second and Duncan third.

The fifth and final race saw Daniel take out the race with first,, Ben second , Duncan third and Antonio fourth.

Jonty lost a chain (much

to the disgust of his mechanic) and did not finish that race.

Overall placings - Daniel Olivastri first, Antonio Olivastri second, Duncan Atkins third, Jonty fourth and Ben fifth.

The Kt 100 Heavies and Mediums (ran together) as all the Heavies were out of town having babies and things like that.

Congratulations to Geff and Corrina Redjepi who now have a little girl named Amie.

Race 1 saw Brian Algie take pole position. He led all the way to take first with Brett Atkins second and Helen Smith third.

Tony Olivastri and newcomer Darrell ‘Stimpy’Mitchell had problems that saw them not finish. Martyn Budz

finished first and Chris Horewood second in the KT Heavies.

Race 2 saw Tony take pole, with Brett finishing first, Brian second, Helen third with Darrell and Tony DNF. Martyn Budz finished first and Chris Horewood second in the Heavies.

Race 3 saw Brett start in sixth position, but make his way through the pack to win the race - second Brian, third Stimpy, with Helen DNF. The Heavies saw Chris take first, Martyn second.

Race 4 saw Brett take a win with Helen second, the rest of the pack did not finish, except for Martyn in the Heavies taking first place. Chris and Brian got caught in some corner mix-up,

which resulted in both of them out of the game.

Final race saw Brett lead till the last lap, when Brian found a gap, and took the checked flag, with Brett second and Helen third.

Chris had problems with his motor but managed to creep past the finish line behind Martyn who took out first.

Overall results: Brett Atkins first, Brian Algie second, Helen Smith third, Stimpy fourth and Tony fifth.

The Heavies saw Martyn Budz take overall first with Chris Horewood in second.

Thanks go to Jacqui Olivastri and Tracy Dear for working the canteen, Adem Redjepi for running the race meeting and the other helpers.

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Wednesday Night Netball Grand Finals

AUSKICK

‘the basics of football’

Senior Basketball Results Tuesday 17/6/03 C Women Wanderers 44 (K McPaul 18) defeated Cougars 34 (L Drefke 16) Tandales/Jets 23 (C Male 8) defeated Chocies 18 (E Neilson 12) B Men Jets 49 (B Chesson, C Kenny 15) defeated Magpies 15 (D Flavel 6) Wanderers 40 (D Eckermann 10) defeated Chocie Soldiers 36 (R Shields 12) A Men Chocie Soldiers 20 defeated Bulls 0 on forfeit MPR Magpies 43 (D Fraser 12) defeated Jets 21 (N Backhouse 17)

Thursday 19/6/03 A Women Eagles 35 (C Linder 8) defeated Little Devils 31 (A Elson 11) Devils 26 (N Richter, C Horewood 6) defeated Chocie Eagles 19 (M Grantham 7) B Women SSA Cougars 26 (T Frigo 10) defeated Eagles 22 (C Wildman 8) Devils 44 (M Eastwood, A Lamb 12) defeated Devils 2 13 (J Coombes, R Sheppard 4) Jets 26 (B Fisher 8) defeated Bulls 19 (D Hancock-Inglis 6).

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A-GRADE...A-Grade Winners the Rebels20 defeated Hornridge 17 in the Wednesday night netball grand finals.

Pictured, from left, is Sara Moyle, coach Kerry Wild, Dayna Zanker, Penny Smith, front Sharon Thompson, Emma Neilson and Teneal Frigo. Absent - Cassie Cooper and Desiree Drogemuller. In the B-Grade Masters 27 d Blue Jays 23, and Pros & Cons 41 d All Blacks 31 in the mixed competition.

BEST AND FAIREST...A-Grade Best and Fairest Player Nicole Darling of Pearlers, and B-Grade’s Best and Fairest Julie Golding of Blue Jays.

Saturday Roxby Junior Senior Netball Results Netball Saturday June 21, 2003 Saturday, June 21 A Grade OD Redbacks 52 defeated Blues 43 Miners 64 defeated Cougars 46 B Grade Tangos 44 defeated Miners2 42 Blues 55 defeated Andamooka 37 Saturday June 28 A Grade Blues 63 defeated Cougars 56 OD Redbacks 50 defeated Miners 35 B Grade Miners1 45 defeated Miners2 31 Tangos 67 defeated Blues 33

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KICKING...Kicking is the most important skill in Australian Football. Teaching the basic skill correctly at a young age will help later in players’ careers when kicking under pressure, passing accurately to a team-mate, and using the ball to the best advantage of their team.

Try to study the kicking styles of some of AFL’s best kicks, either on a game day match or the interactive CD-rom provided with the Auskick packs.

Main Teaching Points 1 Line up your body with your target. Have your head slightly bent over the ball. Hold the ball over the thigh of the kicking leg.

2 Guide the ball down with one hand.

3 Point your toes at your target - see the ball hit the foot.

4 Follow through straight towards the target.

These fundamentals apply to all kicks ( Punt, Drop punt, Torpedo, and Banana).

Remediation Points Common Problems • Incorrect ball guidance such as two hands to drop or slam the ball onto the kicking leg • Incorrect follow-through of leg by kicking the leg across the body General Suggestions • Stress that ball must be guided down with same hand as kicking leg • Stress that kicking leg must follow through towards the target Specific Remediation Suggestions • Player holds the ball underneath in the hand on kicking leg side, walks a few steps and drops the ball onto a mark on the ground, with the elbow tucked tight into his/her side • Player to repeat the previous action but brings the kicking foot through to connect with the dropping ball • Action repeated, this time with a finger of the opposite hand on the side of the ball and the controlling hand moved from underneath to the side of the ball • Player holds the ball in two hands, walk through the kick guiding the ball down with one hand Additional tips • Practice straight follow through without the ball • Practice kicking follow through between two parallel benches, ropes or markers with a progressively narrower width • Don’t expect beginners to change their technique all in one session, it takes time and patience.

• Applaud attempts, but aim for mastery

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U11s Rockets 21 defeated T-Birds 12 Shooters 12 defeated Bullets 11 U13s Shooters 53 defeated Bullets 19 Opals 32 defeated T-Birds 11 U16s Shooters 47 defeated Bullets 30 Opals 52 defeated T-Birds

Saturday, June 28, 2003 U11s Rockets 24 defeated Lightning 15 T-Birds 20 defeated Shooters 15 U13s Opals 47 defeated Lightning 15 Shooters 57 defeated T- Birds 28 U16s Opals 53 defeated Lightning 30 Shooters 53 defeated T-Birds 35 NETBALL...Lightning goal keeper Georgia Shields, 9, isn’t quite quick enough to stave off a goal by Opals attack Roxanne Smirnios, 8, during U9s netball at the weekend.

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KEEN CONTEST...U13S Bulldogs and Hawks battle for the ball during the weekend’s game. at Roxby Downs.

Woomera & Districts Football League Results

ROUND 8 - Saturday, June 28, 2003 Noon - Roxby Districts v Hornridge 2.30pm - OD v Andamooka

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ROUND 9 - Saturday, July 5, 2003 Noon - OD v Roxby Districts 2.30pm Hornridge v Andamooka

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Hockey

Results Hockey for Everyone Softball June 21, 2003

Friday June 20, 2003 Juniors Darrens’ team (jnr 6) d.

Stuart’s team (jnr 4) 3 - 1; Stingers (jnr 1) d.

Mandie’s team (jnr 3) 4 3; Murray’s team (jnr 2) d Dodgers (jnr 5) 8 - 1.

B Grade Medicos d Mavricks 5 0 Chillipeppers d Bilbys 6 -4 A Grade Medicos d Mavricks 13 2; Bilbys d Chillipeppers 9 - 1.

Friday June 27, 2003 Juniors Stingers d Dodgers 3 - 0 Stuart’s team d Murray’s team 4 - 1; Darren and Mandie’s teams drew at 2 all.

B-Grade Medicos d Bilbys 9 - 2 Chillipeppers d Mavricks 6-1 A-Grade Medicos d Chillipeppers 9 - 8; Bilbies d Mavricks 11 - 3.

Indoor hockey is one of the many sports played in Roxby Downs, and like most local sports, is run by a few dedicated volunteers who give up their time every Friday afternoon for the love of the game.

This winter the association is running several games: 2-5 years, 3.15pm - 3.45pm; 6-10 years, 3.45pm – 4.45pm; 10-15 years (boys), 4.45pm – 6pm and B-Grade Women, 6.30 – 8pm.

Junior girls are having a great time playing with the B-Grade women, who are also enjoying teaching the young girls to play and enjoy the game.

A-Grade is a mixed competition starting at 8pm till 9.30pm.

Indoor hockey fully funds its own competition but sponsors would be greatly appreciated, as we need to buy new equipment and put new nets on the goals.

For further information please contact Karen McPaul - 8671 2829 or 0438 860 127, or Mandie Arnold - 8671 0438 or 0419 827 747.

CONCENTRATION...Some of Roxby Downs’ youngest athletes are giving hockey a go on Friday afternoons.

Woomera Darts League Individual Stats After Round 14 Middle of the Season Highest Pegout Score Date Joe Blatchford 119 30/4 Merran Tschirpig 80 5/3 Aidan Wright 76 9/4 High Score Greg Budden 200 29/5 Shane Adams 200 9/4 , 11/6 Andy Searle 200 11/6 Julie Wright 141 5/3 Brodie Jarvis 174 12/3 180s Greg Budden 29/5 Shane Adams 9/4 , 11/6 Andy Searle 11/6 Top 3 Aggies Leaders Mens Shane Adams 8044, Ian Conell 6173, Bob Spooner 5864.

Womens Ros Harris 3665, Marg Surman 2526, Melissa Crane 2102.

Juniors Brody Jarvis 2586, Tyson Norton 1738, Aiden Wright 1399.

Team Aggies Golf club 25138 WSC Royals 17330 RSL Bias 15469 RSL Bowls 14146 WSC Blue 9258 Village White 8443 BAE 7929 Koolymilka 7414 Pimba 6737

Game 1 – Rebels 11 defeated Monos 6 Rebels had a good win over the higher placed Monos.

Jamie Sutherland contributed one home run and took control of play from behind the mask.

Nicky Wiska had another pearler of a game, getting home three times, and should figure well in the votes at the end of the season.

Game 2 – Shakers 16 defeated Red Tins 15 Red Tins had their first loss for the season with Dean Hooper on the mound. Kev Thomas produced some big hitting but all to no avail as the Shakers held on by one run.

Ross Flegg was a revelation for the depleted Shakers and with help from Kerri Stuckey and the international recruit, Andrei Goranov, the Shakers have overtaken Monos for third place on the ladder.

Ladder : Red Tins 13 Black Cats 10 Shakers 10 Rebels 8 Monos 7 Next Week: 12pm Red Tins v Black Cats, 1.30pm Monos v Shakers

Tough Contest in Volleyball Finals June 16 Preliminary Finals A-Grade Volleroos 75 defeated Easybeats 65.

Somfaw 77 defeated Prophets 48.

June 23 Semi Finals A-Grade Somfaw 75 defeated Easybeats 64.

B-Grade Seven Dwarfs 95 defeated Angry Beavers 72.

After Round 15

Highest Pegout Score Date Joe Blatchford 119 30/4 Merran Tschirpig 80 5/3 Dave Nicholls 99 25/6 High Score Greg Budden 200 29/5 Shane Adams 200 9/4 , 11/6 Andy Searle 200 11/6 Julie Wright 141 5/3 Brodie Jarvis 174 12/3 180s Greg Budden 29/5 Shane Adams 9/4 , 11/6 Andy Searle 11/6 Top 3 Aggies Leaders Mens Shane Adams 8920, Bob Spooner 6199, Ian Connell 6173, Womens Ros Harris 4257, Marg Surman 2624, Mellissa Crane 2302 Juniors Brody Jarvis 2929, Tyson Norton 2033, Damon Kay 1502 Team Aggies Golf Club 17074 WSC Royals 17330 RSL Bias 16876 RSL Bowls 15331 WSC Blue 9896 Village White 8953 BAE 8264 Koolymilka 8156 Pimba 7357

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CHAMPIONS...Runners-up in the teams events, from left, Fletcher Crafter-King, 8, Tyler Golding, 10, and Adam Wiskar, 11.

DARK DRAGONS...Winners of the Beyblade Battle teams events, from left, Jay Kittel, 10, Nathan Kittel, 12, Robert Hamblin, 11, and Jake Duggan, 11. The team trained daily in the lead-up to the tournament.

SEATIGERS2...Third place-getters in the teams events, from left, Callum Sires, 11, Kelly Reid, 11, Joel Stephens, 10, and Cameron Hocking, 11.

LONE STARS…Individual Beyblade Battle champions (third) Jarryd Kelly, 7, (first) Jake Duggan, 11, and (second) Jory Marksteiner, 8.

Frenzy of Fun at Beyblade Battle More than 85 local children faced off in the first ever Roxby Downs Beyblade Tournament recently.

Competitors pitted their ‘battle tops’ against each other, launching them into mini-stadiums in a ‘last top spinning’ battle.

The Beybladers - both teams and individuals - were required to adhered to strict regulations and judged under spotlights in front of a 200-strong crowd.

The individual title went to 11-yearold Jake Duggan, who also took first place in the teams competition along with fellow Beybladers Jay Kittel, 10, Nathan Kittel, 12, and Robert Hamblin, 11.

Local competitors, both girls and boys, ranged in age from six to 14.

In fact, one of the success-stories of the day was that of six-year-old Akela Kittle who beat her 12-year-old brother Nathan into the second round of the

individual competition.

“The sportsmanship of everyone who competed was fantastic,” event MC and coordinator Laurence Duggan said.

“The kids listened to instructions and they accepted the judges’ decisions win or lose.”

The success of last month’s tournament has prompted a second round of local competition on Saturday, September 13.

Registrations close at 6pm, Friday, September 12, and entry forms are available from the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre and Cultural Precinct.

Plans are currently underway to involve local Beybladers in the nationwide competition sponsored by Westfield Shopping Town.

The Beylblade Battle Association of Australia will host a series of qualification bouts at Marion Shopping Centre during the September-October school holidays.

Leisure Centre

school holiday activities MOVIE MARATHON 11am to 2pm Monday July 7 & 14 (5-12 years) Friday, July 11 & 18 (12+ years) $10 per child Price includes two movies, snacks and drinks. BYO lunch.

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book at the Leisure Centre - ph 8671 0500 ARP TOURS Thursdays, July 10 & 17 10am to 1pm $8 per child (5+ years) Price includes snacks, drinks and a donation to Arid Recovery Project.

BYO picnic lunch.

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SPORTS AFTERNOONS Tuesdays, July 8 &15 1pm to 4pm $5 per child (5+ years)

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Netball Coaches Honing Their Skills Roxby Downs’ netball coaches gathered last week for a night of skills and drills at the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre.

The evening of instruction was well-attended and led by local netballers Andrea Freeth and Tammy Hill.

Freeth, a former state player and assistant coach, has also captain-coached many country association teams, while Hill represented the state in U15s and U21 competition, as well as playing successfully as a regional representative.

The pair, in cooperation with local coaching coordinators Trish Lloyd and Penny Shepley, led a strong showing of junior netball coaches through a drill of coaching techniques and up-to-date game regulations.

“Our girls go away regularly to compete,” Shepley said. “We’ve got netballers competing in Kadina and Port Augusta this month.

“There are 162 juniors in our regional comp - that includes players from Woomera, Andamooka and Roxby Downs.

“We have local competitions for U9s, U11s, U13s and 16 and under.

“Netball has always received a lot of community support and this coaching session is no different - we’ve had a really strong showing of coaches from our junior side.

“It’s good to see so many people coming out on a cold night to improve their skills, and then pass those skills on to our local girls.”

SKILLS AND DRILLS...Local coaching coordinators Trish Llloyd and Penny Shepley joined local netball coaches in a ‘skills and drills’ evening with former state netballer and coach Andrea Freeth, and state and regional netballer Tammy Hill.

Rain and Water Bottles Arrive in Time for Auskick Training Auskick training on Thursday, June 26, saw the long awaited ‘sucker-style’ water bottles distributed to more than 80 young participants who braved cold weather and impending rain.

The original water bottles were intially delivered with the Auskick packs but these had faulty red tops and have since been replaced with blue and yellow screw caps.

Considering the Australia wide recall of over 110,000 bottles the delay has been minimal.

All players are encouraged to bring their water bottle to both training and matches, as fluid replacement is important. Frequent small intakes of water should become second nature for anyone participating in physical activity.

School holidays are here again and there may be a lot of families taking a break away over this period. Although there are no junior football matches scheduled for July 12 or 19, Thursday Auskick training will continue for those kids that are in town, provided there is sufficient parent support. Saturday, July 12, is an ideal opportunity to run a skills clinic for the U10 Auskickers prior to the senior football matches.

Depending on the response from parents it would be an opportunity to showcase our subjuniors to the wider football community in Roxby.

Should the response be adequate it may be possible to provide a free lunch for the participants of the clinic, courtesy of local senior football clubs. All registered AFL Auskick participants are encouraged to sign up before Thursday, July 10 training.

“All senior footballers in the WDFL are invited to attend any Thursday training session at 4pm,” Auskick coordinator Shane Thomson said.

“Wear your club colours and help the kids with skill development in a range of drills and games. This is a chance to put a bit back into local country footy.” For further details or to get involved call Shane Thomson (86711384) or Steve Daly (0409 283 780).

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