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$1,800,000 renovations opened at school

OFFICIAL OPENING...At Roxby Downs Area School and TAFE campus for the official opening of the facility’s $1,800,000 renovations, from left, TAFE campus manager Bob Harvey, school governing council representative Peter Wooldridge, State Member for Giles Lyn Breuer and Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin, with school captains Kane Honner, Mikaela Aldenhoven, Natasha Bilka, and principal Jim Michalanney.

ROXBY DOWNS…Local students at Roxby Downs Area School and TAFE will benefit from the almost $1,800,000 of improvements, officially opened by Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin last week.

Mr Wakelin joined school captains in unveiling a plaque commemorating the refurbishments at a ceremony last Thursday.

He described school and ‘a sound education’ as ‘the basis for our democracy’.

“The facilities you have around you here are...not for me, not for the teachers, but for the students and the future,” he told guests and students at the official opening on Thursday, October 30.

“Roxby Downs is a key to South Australia’s and Australia’s future...and it’s great to see Roxby’s educational facilities endeavouring to match the world-class quality of the mine.”

The Federal and State Governments funded refurbishment of Roxby Downs Area School and the Spencer Instititute of TAFE campus to the tune of $1,792,000.

The redevelopment began in January this year and concluded in August.

Improvements include an extension of staffrooms, an upgraded administration and entrance area with new offices, a newly-built multi-purpose room for R-6 students and the addition of a Senior School complex.

TAFE facilities have been extended and include upgraded welding bays.

“Currently our school population fluctuates between 700 and 760 students from one year to the next,” RDAS principal Jim Michalanney said.

“This large transient student population reflects directly upon the employment opportunities on offer at the Olympic Dam mine and process plant.

“The formal opening of the redeveloped school and TAFE is the culmination of a lot of planning, hard work and good will over a five to six year period - the result being the wonderful facilities we now have on offer to our school community.”

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Trevor West - Dec 21, 1948 to Oct 23, 2003

O B I T U A R Y. . .

Trevor West died on October 22, 2003.

Hallet Cove resident Trevor West was a familiar face in Olympic Dam and Roxby Downs as part of the CSX rebuild team and, previously, the Olympic Dam Expansion Project (OEP).

The English-born soccer lover was killed suddenly on October 23, 2003. Trevor will be sadly missed by wife Val, sons Kevin and Stuart, and grandson Mitchell – ‘Titch’ to his beloved Grandad.

Trevor emigrated to Australia in February 1983.

After their initial stay in a migrant hostel in Melbourne the family bought a house and settled down to call Australia home.

Trevor joined WMC in 1995 to work on the feasi-

bility study for the OEP expansion.

During the implementation stage of OEP he was originally based in Adelaide before moving to site. At the end of the project he joined Bechtel and worked on the Century project in Queensland, then joined EDI in Maryborough working on the tilt train project in Qld. He was wooed back to Roxby Downs in May last year.

Trevor loved watching sports, and along with being a one-eyed Southampton soccer supporter he was a fan of Aussie Rules, whilst living in Melbourne was a St Kilda fan, changing his allegiance to Port Power when he moved to Adelaide.

OBITU AR Y OBITUAR ARY

Mark Perrin - Dec 1, 1974 to Oct 22,, 2003

OBITUARY...Mark Perrin, of Roxby Downs, died on October 22, 2003.

Mark Perrin was born on December 1, 1974, and grew up in Deniliquin, NSW. The confident and friendly 28-year-old - a resident of Roxby Downs for four years - was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Adelaide, on October 22, 2003.

He will be sorely missed by parents Ken and Heather and Millie and Steve, siblings Vicki, Veronica and Phillip.

He was also the beloved uncle of Harry, Jackson, Millie, Nicole, Andrew, Paul, Jami and Kaitlin.

“He had an easygoing character and a love of music,” dad Ken said. “Later on, he loved his motorbikes and he always loved kids.

“He was a fair footy player and a shocking golfer, although he might tell you differently - and he loved the Hornridge footy club.”

Close friends travelled from Roxby Downs to attend Mark’s funeral in Deniliquin last month.

Good friends and workmates Damien Flavel and George Holland acted as pallbearers and spoke at the funeral. “He was a great guy to be around and always there to help,” they said. “The wide grin on his face will be remembered and his dry sense of

humour sadly missed. We’ll never forget him.”

He was also farewelled locally, at a memorial service at the Roxby Downs Christian Church.

“Mark always had a smile on his face and was happy to see you,” Hornridge Football Club spokesman Craig Hancock told mourners at the service.

“I have heard people talk about him for the past week and it’s the same picture of Mark that everyone describes, that of a very likable bloke who always had time for his friends”.

“Mark was a doer, he was on the committee for the last few years and looked after much of the uniform needs as well as all of the strapping, footies and sports gear we needed, helping out and organising general club functions. Only when everything was organised would Mark switch into party mode, something he never found hard to do and probably helped give rise to his nickname of ‘Funky’. ‘Funky’ will be sorely missed amongst his Hornridge Football Club mates and friends but he will never be forgotten.”

Mark worked at the Olympic Dam Refinery, as a production specialist.

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Since his teens, Trevor’s favourite participation sport was table tennis in which he won several trophies. Trevor loved his music, leaning towards the like of Santana, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Dire Straits. He also liked his electrical gadgets.

“As well as being a husband, a father, and grandfather, Trev was a fantastic work colleague, he was our database guru, but most of all, he was our mate,” workmate Di Beveridge.

“Trev will be sadly missed, however, he will never be forgotten by those of us who had the pleasure to know and spend time with such a great man,” she said.

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Dear editor, the Community Board recently met to discuss youth issues in Roxby Downs.

Having been engaged by Council in 2001 to operate the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct it seemed a natural progression for Council to approach my organization to operate youth services as the two areas have a great deal of overlap in their youth contact.

Together, Sue Penglase and I have been able to directly talk to our young people and to ascertain the issues that they face living in an isolated, rural community. What we discovered is that we have a very bright, intelligent and talented pool of young people within our town who would like nothing more than to be recognised that they do exist and have some areas that they can call their own within Roxby Downs.

Now to the real issues that need to be tackled concerning our youth. We do not have a youth problem as such! As with any community there are a number of troubled young people who cause a disturbance, in this town that group numbers about 20 or so. Out of a youth population of 1000 between the ages of 11 and 18 that is less than 3 per cent of the targeted youth population.

Not only is this an infinitesimal number but the issues surrounding these young people are not that serious and unfortunately are more directed at selfabuse than physical harm or harassment to others that you find very frequently in other communities.

Both Sue and I can testify to the much more serious issues faced by communities with their own 20 or so problem youth.

What about the more harmful and hidden issues that Sue and I have had to deal with over the past nine months, issues that most people refuse to believe exist. These are the things such as teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, child abuse, homelessness and drug and alcohol dependence and in some instances, addiction. These are the real worrying trends that are happening in our community and are ignored in the hope that they will just go away.

A great deal of our young people just want someone to talk to, to listen to what they have to say, but unfortunately all they hear is that “the youth of Roxby Downs are a problem.” Sue and I do our best with the young people that feel comfortable enough to come to us but the situation demands a whole community approach to these issues.

Roxby Downs needs to stand up and take responsibility for not only its youth but for all people living in our community. Our children and young people learn from the examples we set as adults and quite frankly at times our examples are absolutely disgusting. Let’s look at alcohol. Not only is it acceptable to drink at all times of the day and night in our community but some of our adults even brag about being involved in fights at the local hotels as some sort of badge of honour! And some of these people are parents! Some in our community even go so far as to buy their 14, 15 and 16-year-olds alcohol from the local bottle shop.

What types of examples are we setting for our young people? This is the question that I think we need to be asking ourselves. This community has some very fine and committed people who devote a great deal of their time to making things better yet we tend not to talk about or applaud their achievements, instead we gossip about the negative issues in our lives.

If we are really committed to helping our youth and providing them with a solid grounding to go out and conquer the world then lets stand up and become responsible for everything that we do and say. Let’s not follow the rest of the country and blame everyone and everything else for our troubles, lets lead by example and commit to not only ourselves and our young people but to our community and everyone that chooses to live in this fantastic place that we call home, Roxby Downs.

Laurence Duggan, Roxby Downs Youth Services.

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Young local to State win for ARP in PM’s awards have her say in parliament OLYMPIC DAM… Internationally-recognised ecological initiative The Arid Recovery Project has achieved new success in the state category of The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships.

An ARP spokesperson welcomed the news this week.

“Winning this award is great news, hot on the heels of not one but two finals placings in other awards this year,” Arid Recovery Project publicity officer Yvette Mooney said.

“It’s fantastic to see the efforts of our staff and volunteers acknowledged in this way and I hope the Roxby Downs community will join me in crossing our fingers for the National Awards in December.”

Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin visited the reserve last week, hot on the heels of the award announcement.

“Arid Recovery Project is a relatively new initiative and it is significant because we can see the before and after effects of the work here,” Mr Wakelin told The Monitor last week.

“It raises a lot of questions about how we can achieve the right balance in Australia for genuine sustainability,” he said.

“These awards provide an opportunity to celebrate and foster a growing culture in Australia where business and community organisations form partnerships are mutually beneficial and which generate positive long-term outcomes

ARP AWARD...Arid Recovery Project representatives Jeff Turpin is congratulated by Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin out at the project site last week. for the community.”

The ARP comprises a 60km2 fenced reserve free of cats, foxes, rabbits and cattle where a variety of research is conducted into arid zone native fauna and flora.

To date, the project has successfully reintroduced a range of previously locally-extinct animals including the Greater Bilby, Western-Barred Bandicoot, Stick-Nest Rat and Burrowing Bettong.

Additionally, the Spinifex Hopping Mouse and several varieties of native birds and reptiles have naturally recolonised the feral-free reserve.

A WMC Resources spokesman has heralded the award as due recognition that industry and the community can work together to create significant, long-term changes for the environment.

“The project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when private industry (WMC Resources), the government (National Parks and Wildlife Service), academia (University of Adelaide) and the community (Friends Group) work together,” WMC Resources Principal Environmental Advisor Steve Green said.

“A mining company, in this case WMC Resources, can be

a significant catalyst for regional environmental improvement at a very small financial cost to the business - less than 0.009 per cent of total costs.

“The return on this long-term environmental investment, such as improved scientific knowledge of the rangeland ecosystems, far outweighs these costs.

“The opportunity is there for other mining companies and private industries to adopt this approach.

“This award is due recognition for the years of hard work by these organisations and countless volunteers.”

FAR NORTH REGION...Roxby Downs youth Bec Penglase will have her say on youth issues as part of the SA Young Leaders Parliament next year.

The 17-year-old youth worker trainee was nominated by employer Laurence Duggan and is one of a handful of rural youth to be selected for the youth parliament program.

“I’m quite excited about it,” Miss Penglase told The Monitor last week.

“It will be great to be able to voice my opinion,” she said.

“Rural Australia doesn’t have enough youth representatives - everyone seems to think South Australia stops at Port Augusta.

“I think the real issues for rural towns are the lack of facilities for youth and more farreaching services.”

Fewer than 50 SA youth will meet in Parliament House in January next year for the first Young Leaders Parliament.

Program coordinators have welcomed Miss Penglases’ involvement as a “young person we feel with bring depth and quality of debate to the

Y O U T H POLITICIAN...

Local youth worker trainee Bec Penglase, 17, will represent the Far North Region on the SA Young L e a d e r s Parliament. parliament, and the type of young person that will derive a high level of benefit from the networking and professional development opportunities presented throughout the program”.

“This is a chance to be heard, a chance for better communication between the youth in outback South Australia and our government,” Miss Penglase said.

POSTIE BIKES...Roxby Downs’ 11 postie bike charity rally riders and their 60-strong support team rode more than 600km to raise money and awareness for research into Meningococcal disease. The team raised eyebrows at Mungerannie and Birdsville Hotels.

Postie bike rally raises $8000+ for charity FAR NORTH REGION...Eleven dedicated volunteers battled dirt, dust, mosquitoes and more than 600km of outback roads to raise more than $8000 for the Roxby Downs Postie Bike Charity Rally last week.

In addition to cash donations, local businesses also supported the rally through the donation of fuel, food and practical support.

The 11 postie bike riders and their 60-strong support crew, travelled from Olympic Dam on Saturday, October 25, camping at Dulkaninna Station and Melon Creek before completing their rally in Birdsville, Qld, on Monday, October 28.

Just one postie bike fell to the roadside during the 600km plus trip, and just one rider bit the bulldust, making the Meningococcal Association of Australia the big winner on the day.

All participants reached a little deeper into their pockets on the final rally day during ‘court’ at the Birdsville

Pub, during proceedings headed up by ‘Prosecutor’ Merv Rogers and ‘Judge’ Graham ‘Tumbleweed’ Warren.

The inaugural annual event has been planned for more than 12 months and was initiated by local man Rob Cunningham whose family lost fiveyear-old Jake Cunningham to Meningococcal in 2001.

Mr Cunningham conceived of a postie bike rally as an innovative option to bring attention to the disease and its victims.

“Anyone can ride a big enduro bike to Birdsville, but this is a bit more of a challenge and a lot more fun,” he told The Monitor during the rally’s planning stages.

Donations to the rally will continue to be accepted at Roxby Downs branch of the National Australia Bank.

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PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST...Left, volunteers prepared a batch of pink treats for the recent Pink Ribbon Day breakfast at Roxby Downs Health Services, including, from left, Leanne Setford, Janine Connell and Kathy Wooldridge while, right, Justine Brouns, Lesley Teare, and Janelle Whelan with three-month-old Amelia Brouns dressed in pink for Pink Ribbon Day.

Residents think pink for cancer research ROXBY DOWNS...Local residents enjoyed a cuppa for cancer research at the Pink Ribbon Day breakfast at Roxby Downs Health Services last week.

More than $70 was raised at the breakfast of pink baked goods, strawberries and pancakes, and watermelon juice prepared by service staff and volunteers.

This amount was complemented by more than $219 raised in Pink Ribbon sales in Roxby Downs.

The day was also an opportunity for residents to view local cancer survivor Julie Nixon’s ‘quilts for

a cure’ project - where quilters all over the country have donated pink fabrics for quilts which will be raffled off for breast cancer research.

“It’s been a successful morning and we’ve been happy with the turnout,” volunteer baker and health services employee Janelle Whelan told The Monitor last week.

“Everybody enjoyed the baking and tried the fresh watermelon juice and pink muffins.

“The proceeds will go to the Cancer Council of Australia for breast cancer research and support.”

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On October 23, 2003, there was an accident between a motor cycle and a pedestrian on the power line maintenance track adjacent to Olympic Way, about 2.5km north of Roxby Downs.

As a result of the accident, the pedestrian, a 55-year-old man from Hallett Cove died a short time later at the Roxby Downs Hospital. The motor cyclist was also taken to the Roxby Downs Hospital and was later transferred to Adelaide for treatment to serious injuries. A second pedestrian was not injured. Major Crash Investigators flew from Adelaide and are conducting investigations into the cause of the accident. This is the first fatality on Roxby Downs roads since January 1997.

The accident was part of a horror four days on South Australian Roads with seven fatalities, two of which were members of the Roxby Downs Community and should serve as a reminder to all of us to take extra care.

At all times on the road think of the FATAL 5 Vulnerable Road Users, Speed, Drink Driving, Seat Belts and Fatigue.

In other Police news, on November 2, 2003, a 21year-old man of Roxby Downs was reported for failing to maintain lights, failing to provide a Breath Analysis sample and for driving a motor vehicle that was unregis-

tered and uninsured.

An 18-year-old Roxby Downs woman was reported for driving a motor vehicle that was unregistered and uninsured on November, 1, 2003.

On the same day, in an unrelated incident, a 19year-old man from Roxby Downs was reported for urinating in a public place.

On October 31, 2003, a 33-year-old woman of Roxby Downs was reported for driving a motor vehicle while being over the prescribed concentration of alcohol, stating a false name to police and driving unlicensed.

A 36-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving a motor vehicle while being over the prescribed concentration of alcohol, on October, 30, 2003.

Police received a report on October 27, 2003, in relation to the illegal use of a vehicle at Camp 1, Olympic Dam. The vehicle, a Hilux utility, has since been recovered.

On October 27, 2003, a 29-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported driving a motor vehicle while being over the prescribed concentration of alcohol and driving unlicensed.

11 Expiation Notices for traffic offences and one defect notice were issued for the week.

A 34-year-old man from Olympic Dam was reported for the theft of tools on October 25,

2003.

On October 23, 2003, the theft of a 34cm Palsonic TV was reported from ODV1. The TV is engraved as the property of WMC. Please provide any information to the Roxby Downs Police.

On October 21, 2003, a 26-year-old man of Roxby Downs was reported for riding an unregistered motor cycle and riding unlicensed.

On the same day, in an unrelated incident, a 19year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving an unregistered motor vehicle, uninsured and not displaying ‘P’ plates.

The past week has been fairly quiet for Police, however, drink driving is still far too prevalent, and adding to the concerns of Police are the high readings being detected. Police will continue to vigorously target drink driving offenders.

In a Town where most can walk to where they need to go there is no excuse for these offences occurring. Walk, catch a cab or stay sober.

Mobile RBT was proclaimed for the weekend October 24-26, 2003.

Police were pleased to find that none of the 11 vehicles stopped were being driven by drivers over the legal limit. The next proclaimed period for Mobile RBT is the weekend of November 21-23, 2003, to coincide with Schoolies Week.

Weeds a problem after wet weather FAR NORTH REGION…Recent rains have been good news for local wildflower populations, but they also spell trouble for regional weed control, according to local horticulture specialists.

Rains in recent months have stimulated the growth of various fast growing annual weeds which have the potential to seed prolifically, according to WMC Resources senior environmental scientist John Zwar.

“This in turn will result in much larger weed problems in future unless controlled. These weeds include Salvation Jane, Wild Hops (often thought to be a wildflower, but actually an introduced weed), Turnip Weed and Saffron This-

tle. These weeds are likely to be well advanced and producing abundant seed at present.

“When bringing in mulch or garden plants from other places ensure they are weed free to prevent future weed problems including the risk of introducing new weeds to our region.”

If you have any of these weeds on your property, street verge or nearby land, please act now by removing them.

If you are aware of larger weed infestations on public land please notify Roxby Downs Council - 8671 0010, and ask that they remove them.

For weed outbreaks outside the town please contact the WMC Environment Section - 8671 8369.

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NEWS Local mums spread the love

OPEN DAY…Above, Olympic Dam volunteer emergency response team members, front, from left, Hedley Widdup, Luke Netherton and Mark Daw, with Emergency Services Officers, back, Leigh Witchard, Kev Hall and Mick Towler. The group hosted a display of vehicles and equipment at WMC Family Day, along with a ‘vehicle extrication’ demonstration. Right, Displaying their new Cardax identification at WMC Family Day, from left, Dean Griffiths with children Ben, 5, Oscar, 1, Taylor, 9, and family friend Bethany Hall, 5.

2500 attended WMC Open Day festivities ROXBY DOWNS…Around 2500 people attended WMC Open Day on Saturday, October 25.

Event coordinator Janette Tuttle welcomed the annual event as a “generally great day”.

“It was great to see all the displays, and have the involvement of all the depart-

ments on site,” she said.

“The underground and site tours were also very popular and we saw a variety of people jumping on the bus, not just workers, but people in the community who may have not had the opportunity to get out on site otherwise.

“The fly-motion was popular with the kids and so was the Roxby Rocket.

“The Nylon Zoo storytelling was, again, successful.

“I just want to say a big thankyou to everyone involved for making the day a success,” Mrs Tuttle said.

Cooperation the key to stopping underage drinkers ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Youth Services has joined the fight against underage drinkers this month.

Teenagers hoping to fool the bouncers at Roxby Downs Community Club will now have to get past local youth workers as well.

“This initiative has come in direct response to community and staff concerns,” club manager Stev Ellard said.

Concerns about underage drinking were raised at this week’s Community Board meeting and the previous youth-focus meeting , and are an ongoing focus at local drug and alcohol taskforce discussion.

“With an adult member of the youth service on the door on band nights we’ll be in a better position to pick out those young people that shouldn’t be in the club,” Mr Ellard said.

“The club has lots of family-friendly events but when you have live entertainment you can’t have children in the bar.”

Band nights at the club will now attract a gold coin donation entry fee which will, in turn, be donated to Roxby Downs Youth Services.

YOUTH SPOTTERS…Youth services volunteer Kane Honner, will join club manager Stev Ellard and youth services coordinator Sue Penglase in combating underage drinking at the Roxby Downs Community Club.

SPREADING THE LOVE...Amanda Partington, with daughter Shae-Lea, 2, and Natalie Martin are calling on local youth and children’s groups to help ‘spread the love’ for an opportunity to share in a $10,000 cash prize.

ROXBY DOWNS...Local mums Natalie Martin and Amanda Partington are ready to ‘spread the love’ for local kids, as part of the Sunrise 7 ‘spread the love’ promotion.

The two women are calling for support to ‘spread the love’ and give Roxby Downs not-for-profit groups the chance to share in a grand prize of $10,000.

Local not-for-profit groups, catering for youth and children of the region, are invited to join the two mums in coming up with innovative ways to promote the ‘spread the love’ symbol - a pink heart with a number 7 and the word ‘sunrise’ in it.

“I came up with the idea at our own playgroup we’ve been struggling with fundraising all year and I saw this competition on TV and thought how many people could benefit from just $500 each,” Ms Martin said. “If everyone got together, and thought of ways to promote the logo, we could get it all on video and we could really show the positive side of Roxby Downs on national TV.” All efforts need to be filmed or registered and then submitted as a single presentation to the Channel 7 Sunrise team.

Local media and businesses have welcomed the initiative as an opportunity to see Roxby Downs feature on the popular morning TV show.

The effort will culminate in a free pool day and sausage sizzle, complete with sumo suit competitions and inflatable waterslide, at the Roxby Downs swimming pool on Sunday, November 23.

Event organisers are now calling on local groups across the region to register their ideas and efforts with Natalie Martin at martin5@iprimus.com.au or by phoning 8671 0360.

All not-for-profit children or youth-related groups who register locally and contribute to the publicity event will be registered to share in any winnings for the community.

So think pink and show up with your initiative to ‘spread the love’ on Sunday, November 23, at the Roxby Downs swimming pool for family fun, prizes and the chance to share in a $10,000 cash prize.

Woomera to make family day a regular event WOOMERA…More than 300 people from Woomera and Roxby Downs attended the Woomera Family Day at Breen Park on Saturday, November 1, 2003. The evening activities, including a disco at the Koolymilka Sports Club, was almost as popular, attracting another 160 people.

“We’re hoping to make this a regular event, every eight or nine weeks”, said Travis Halliday, Acting Operations Coordinator at BAE Systems in Woomera.

More than $1000 was raised during the day, with proceeds going to the RFDS, Cancer Council of Australia and the local Woomera Youth Centre.

“It was great to see so many community members from both Roxby Downs and Woomera enjoying the event,” he said.

WASHED OUT...Stuart Knox took a dip courtesy of Mitchell Blackie, 10, pictured with Riley Martin, 9, in the Woomera Family Day dunking machine. Around $280 was raised in the effort to see Mr Knox splash down on Sunday.

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NEWS Australians combatting Meningoccal Community invited to health awareness bulletin ROXBY DOWNS…Meningococcal years. disease is a life threatening bacterial Meningococcal bacteria are present, in infection, which can cause either Men- the back of the nose and throat of apingitis or Septicaemia (blood poison- proximately one in 10 healthy people. ing) or a combination of both. It is a These people are called carriers and rare disease, but when it strikes, the carry the germs for a period of a few results are devastating – as they were weeks up to a few months. In adolesfor Roxby Downs toddler Jake cents the carrier rate is much higher, Cunningham in 2001. approximately one in four.oen in four.

Onset of the disease is very sudden, it Carriers pass on the germs to others often occurs in young healthy people through saliva and droplet infection by and they become much worse in a coughing, sneezing and kissing. It is matter of hours. important to remember this is a rare One in 10 people who have Meningo- disease and close prolonged contact coccal disease will die from it and of with a carrier is necessary, as the germs those who survive, one in 30 will have do not live long outside the body. permanent disabilities such as learn- There are 13 different strains of Menining difficulties, deafness, severe skin gococcal disease; the two most comscarring, loss of limbs or severe brain monly seen in Australia are groups B damage. and C and there is currently no vacThe number of reported cases of cine to protect against group B. Meningococcal disease in Australia is The Australian Government has proincreasing and has doubled over the vided free vaccine for a limited period last decade. to vaccinate all one to19-year-olds.

In 1991 there were 337 notified cases, This national campaign is being offered increasing to 685 cases in 2002. over a four year period.

There are approximately 35 deaths Currently free vaccine is available for annually in Australia. Last year there individuals turning 1-5 and 15-19 durwere 31 cases notified in SA and these ing 2003. During 2004/2005 the free included fourfour deaths. vaccine will be offered to 6-14 year The disease can occur at any age, how- olds through a school based program. ever the ages of highest risk are the Contact your local doctor or health prochildren under fivefive years, adoles- vider for more information about cents and young adults aged 15-25 Meningococcal disease.

More than 70 local residents travelled to Birdsville last month with the Roxby Downs Postie Bike Rally to raise awareness for Meningoccal disease. Turn to Page 3 for more information about their journey and fundraising exploits.

have a say on services FAR NORTH REGION…Roxby Downs residents are invited to have a hands-on involvement in their health service following the call for a public meeting next week.

Roxby Downs Health Service executive officer Janine Connell has called on local residents to help set the future directions for the service.

The move will kick off with a public meeting in the seminar rooms, at the health centre, on Tuesday, November 11, from 7pm.

“We plan to form a health advisory group, not dissimilar to what was in place before the hospital was built,” Ms Connell said.

“The role of the group would be to provide a voice for the community to the board of directors and health services management body.

“The group will advise what the community wants to see from its health service.”

Ms Connell said recent changes to the national health system advocated more community involvement in the aim to improve regional health services.

“Our service caters to a large and varied demographic,” she said.

“In Roxby Downs its predominantly young people with families, but we also serve Andamooka which is mostly a quite different age group from Roxby Downs.

“This issues are not the same, we can’t bundle them together .

“In order to meet those different types of demands we need community involvement and community input.”

Interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting on Tuesday, November 11, from 7pm, or to show their interest by phoning the health service – 8671 9020.

Minister visits Andamooka to celebrate 25 years of service ANDAMOOKA…Minister for Local Government Rory McEwen and the Outback Areas Community Development Trust (OACDT) visited Andamooka last month to celebrate 25 years of departmental support for outback communities.

Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) chairperson Pat Katnich took the Minister on a brief tour of the town to see what has been achieved since he was last in town as a miner in the 1970s.

The event was hosted at

the Andamooka Town Hall as an opportunity to showcase the recent kitchen refurbishment, funded by the trust, and to thank those volunteers who worked on the renovations.

Trust General Manager Dean Gollan and OACDT board chairman Bill McIntosh were impressed at the caliber of the work done in the kitchen and agreed the renovations will greatly improve the value of a public asset.

Ms Katnich told The Monitor last month that the renovation of the kitchen was just one stage of an overall plan to improve the facility and make it multi-functional.

She referred to the previous work done to reno-

vate the main body of the hall and install new curtains, and outlined future plans which include new floor covering and an outdoor area suitable for community barbecues.

“These improvements will provide a good looking facility for community and private functions, and will allow sports, such as badminton, to resume,” she said.

Before cutting the ribbon and officially opening the kitchen Mr McEwen told the assembly he personally feels the introduction of any form of council would kill the unique character of outback towns and that there are no plans to empower the OACDT to become a council for the outback.

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TOP HATS...Denise, 7, Erika, 6, Olivia, 6, and Sophie, 7, donned their own creations for the St Barbara’s Parish School hat parade lats month. The children were invited to take an active role in the school library’s book fair which was themed ‘hats off to reading’. The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper declines to print last names in accordance with school policy.

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CHAPEAU CHAPS...Sean, 10, Steven, 10, and book fair coordinator Marie Davies dressed to impress at the recent St Barbara’s Parish School hat parade. “I thought it would be a great idea to get the kids more involved in the book fair this year,” Mrs Davies said. “We encouraged the students to use recycling in their designs and they put a lot of time and effort into their creations.”

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Long-time local a man of many talents FAMILY FRIEND...Caitlyn Allen-Mahoney, 9, and brother Liam, 7, brought family pet ‘Titus’ the Newfoundland to be blessed by Fr Jim Monaghan at the ‘blessing of the animals’ at St Barbara’s Parish Church.

ROXBY DOWNS...Four-legged family members joined the rest of the family at church last month for the ‘blessing of the animals’ at St Barbara’s Parish Church.

The service on Sunday, October 26, was dedicated to the domestic animals that play an important part in the lives of local families.

While a long-distance blessing went out to the cats, rabbits, birds and beasts of burden, it was the family dog that made the most appearances on the day for the outdoor service led by Fr Jim Monaghan.

Jason Stringer, 23, moved to Andamooka in 1986 as a six-year-old, and then to Roxby Downs in 1988.

Educated Roxby Downs Area School, he finished Year 12 and was back at school the next year as an information technology trainee.

Today he is the face behind the camera at Olympic Dam operations, Roxby Downs cinema projectionist, the voice behind popular RoxFM pseudonym The Fatman, guitarist and vocalist in the now-defunct Dish Pigs, a songwriter and an internationallyrecognised website designer.

Jason’s ‘Exorcist’ fan site attracts millions of hits monthly and has gained him recognition from the movie’s creators who flew him to Rome for the filming of the Exorcist prequel – Exorcist: the beginning.

He will also join other media representatives in Los Angeles next year for the film’s world premier launch.

A budding filmmaker, Jason is currently working on a series of short films which he plans to launch at film festivals throughout Australia next year.

Jason lives with wife Kerry in Roxby Downs.

WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND...Cynthia Thompson brought her deaf, eightmonth-old blue heeler ‘Amos Bruce’ for the ‘blessing of the animals’ at St Barbara’s Parish Church in Roxby Downs last month.

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by Amanda Kittel Roxby Downs Area School student Tamara Hollitt, 15, chose to do her RITE work experience in the junior primary area of Roxby Downs Area School.

She chose this field because she likes little children, and she thought it would be fun.

When Tamara leaves school she wants to go and join the Army.

Tamara likes listening to music and doing martial arts.

She is currently training in Ree Tae Kwon Do at Roxby Downs.

Tamara’s day involves assisting the teacher and teaching the children.

ON TOP...Josh Watson, 14, gets the better of Danny Selder, 14, during the big sumo suit-up at The Roxby Downs Youth Services youth day at The Roxby Downs Community Club last month.

Woomera students visit TAFE for training GIRL POWER...Monique Behan, 15, Samantha Luckett, 16, Kristen Woods, 15, and Kirby Blake, 16, at the Roxby Downs Community Club Youth Day last month.

ROXBY DOWNS...Local youth enjoyed a Sunday out at the Roxby Downs Community Club on Sunday, October 26.

The alcohol-free event was designed to give youth a change of venue for their usual weekend activities and more than 60 teenagers attended the club for sumo suits, ping pong, pinball and pool, as well as free jukebox, under the supervision of the Roxby Downs Youth Services team.

“The youth day was (club manager) Stev Ellard’s idea because there are lots of kids who wanted to play eight-ball and listen to the jukebox but they can’t unless they’re going into a pub,” youth services coordinator Sue Penglase said.

“So the club decided to open up for the day - alcohol was not available in the front bar and the kids could play a little eight-ball, pinball, table tennis and games.

“All proceeds from the pool table and the sumo suits went back into the youth service.”

Mr Ellard also welcomed the day as a chance to cater to a whole new section of the local community.

“It’s been wonderful to have the opportunity to work with youth services and we’d like to do something like this regularly.”

STUDENTS…Students from the Yorketown Campus of Spencer Institute of TAFE metal fabrication, automotive and mining prevocational course, from left, Tristan Hancock, 18, Chris Baker, 18, David Fitzgerald, 17, John Hickman, 18, Josh Liddiard, 16, Jarrad Cant, 18, Ben Wilde, 19, Storm Rossack, 18, and lecturer Dave Love. The group visited Roxby Downs campus of TAFE, and the Olympic Dam operations last month.

HANDS-ON STUDENTS…Woomera Area School students tried their hands at a practical power tools course at Roxby Downs Spencer Institute of TAFE last month. Front, from left, Tyson Norton, 16, Chantel Norton, 15, Jamie Surman, 15, back, Damon Kay, 16, Erik Rognli, 16, and David Nicholls, 17.

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MUNGERANNIE...James Daley and Graham Warren at Mungerannie for the Roxby Downs Postie Bike Charity Rally.

BIRDS OF PARADISE…Participating in the Nylon Zoo storytelling at WMC Family Day, from left, Erika, 6, and Miranda Syvertson, 4, with Georgia Davis, 6.

ROXBY ROYALTY...Valdi and Deb Paliska broke out the velvet and sequins for the RoxFM Halloween disco last week.

BANDS FOR BANDANA DAY...Local band Antacid helped raise funds for Bandana Day at Olympic Dam Football Club, from left, Jay Paulaskas, Dom LoBasso, Rhys Simmonds and Shaz Foster.

WINGED WONDERS…Trying out the Nylon Zoo costumes at WMC Family Day, from left, Clancy, 4, and Fletcher Crafter-King, 8.

LITTLE DEVILS...Brodie, 3, and Tate Daddow, 5, were all dressed up for trouble at Halloween in Roxby Downs last week.

FUNDRAISER...Therese Schofield and Dianne Johnson at Pink Ribbon Day breakfast in Roxby Downs.

ON THE BALL...Rolling through the Woomera Family Day, back, Bria Martin, 11, front Jessica Nicholls, 10, Amber Martin, 9, and Bianca Broome, 11.

TATTOOED...Kane and Michaela Mooney sporting ‘local colours’ for WMC Open Day.

PORTRAIT WINNERS...The newest addition to The Monitor’s team, Mandie Arnold, draws the winner of the Expressions of Love Photography raffle, with photographers Mark Hill and Andre Crisci.

Lisa Tormena was the winner of the $1500 framed portrait, while Jane Kuerschner was runner-up and will receive her own family portrait bonus.

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FUNDRAISING...Raising funds and spirits at Woomera, from left, back, Garry Clarke, Ian Connell, Janine Connell, front, Karen Halliday and Sheryn Clarke.

WOOMERA...Julie Wilkinson and Leeanne Barnes at Woomera Family Day in Breen Park on Sunday.

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MINI-MONITORS NEW STUDENTS… Saint Barbara’s Parish School welcomed three new students to Learning Group A this term, from back, Brock, 5, Liam, 5, and Nicholas, 4.

The students are enjoying the transition from kindergarten to school with thei r teacher, the playground and the reading program proving the greatest attraction, according to the children themselves.

Around 24 students are currently in LGA.

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Last names are not printed in accordance with school policy.

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LUCY…Lucy Daly celebrated her fourth birthday on November 2, 2003.

BRANDON…Brandon Ainslie celebrates his birthday today, November 6, 2003.

M I K AY L A … M i k a y l a Freemantle will celebrate her first birthday on November 12, 2003.

REYNE…Reyne Smith celebrated his first birthday on October 28, 2003.

LACHLAN...Lachlan Fitzsimons celebrated his third birthday on October 31, 2003.

SYDNIE…Tracey and Greg Roberts, of Roxby Downs, welcomed the birth of Sydnie Amber Thompson Roberts, on October 11, 2003, at Central Districts Private Hospital, weighing 2381g (5lb 4oz) at birth. Sydnie is a sister for Izaac, 1.

BLAKE…Kendall Clarke and Scott Horstmann, of Roxby Downs, welcomed Blake Wayne Horstmann, on October 10, 2003, at the Port Augusta Hospital, weighing 3331g (7lb 5oz).

ETHAN…Ethan Simon celebrated his second birthday on October 19, 2003.

JORDAN…Morya Schuster and Winston Aramoana, of Roxby Downs welcomed the birth of Jordan Aramoana on September 29, 2003, at Port Augusta airport, weighing 3345g (7lb 6oz) at birth.

Jordan is one of six children.

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GIRL POWER…Carly, 9, and mum Theressa Hines out and about for WMC Family Day. LADIES DAY…Rachael Brougham, Kathy and Laura Hansen out for Family Day in Roxby Downs last month.

SUN SAFE… Jeremy and Ruth Folwell donned their hats for a sunny day of activities at WMC Family Day.

WOOMERA RESIDENTS...Woomera residents Rob and Kuvamshivesh Lockyer visited Roxby Downs for WMC Family Day last month.

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CUPPA FOR CANCER...Kimberley Jeffrey and Phyll Thomson enjoyed a cuppa at the Pink Ribbon Day breakfast at Roxby Downs Health Services to raise money for breastcancer research.

PINK LADIES...Enjoying a breakfast fundraiser for Pink Ribbon Day in Roxby Downs, from left, Libby Wakelin, Ann O’Sullivan, Yvonne Cloke and Julie Nixon.

FUN IN THE SUN...Relaxing at Woomera Family Day, from left, back, Megan Hammond, Sandra Barnes, NardenE Edmonds, front, Kel Andrewartha, Trudy Van Der Laarn.

FAMILY FUN...Supporting Roxby Downs Youth Services at the recent youth day, the Penglase family, from left, Mal, Rhianna, Bec and Sue.

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FANGED FEMMES...Bec Penglase and Steph Foster welcomed children to the Halloween disco fundraiser for RoxFM and the Roxby Downs Youth Services on Friday night.

SCARY PAIR...Exorcist fan Jay Stringer and witchy woman Michelle Duggan handed out their own brand of tricks and treats at the Halloween disco fundraiser for RoxFM and the Roxby Downs Youth Services on Friday night.

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Headstart…We had a very successful parent information session about the Headstart programme. We have made windmills and insy winsy spiders for ‘W’ and ‘I’ the letters we have been learning this week.

Ms Campbell-Colquhoun…What a busy time it’s been, getting organised for Cultural Awareness Week and the Redevelopment Opening. In between, we have been learning about money in Maths. We are really enjoying it.

Mrs Eastwood…We’ve learnt how to do concept maps on the computer. It’s tricky getting the text boxes inside the circles!

Mrs Nitschke…In Music, R-2’s have been singing “When Goldilocks went to the house of the Bears” and grooving along to the speech rhyme rap “Three Bears”.

Mrs Haddock…Anjing – woof woof, Kucing – Meow. Just two of the animal words we have learnt in Indonesian this term. Pet surveys, making and collages are all in store.

Miss Methofer...Class has had heaps of fun learning about South Africa. We have researched African animals and painted our own for display. We have tasted South African food but we know they won’t win the Rugby World Cup. Miss Bartsch…Walk, talk, cook and write like an Egyptian. We have been learning about Ancient Egypt. Take a step back in time and come visit our classroom.

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We have learnt about the animals of that area. Did you know the lion is not the king of the animals? It is the rhino!

Miss Steele…Wai pa lya? Which is hello, how are you? in Pitjanjara. We have had a very busy week preparing for our school’s cultural awareness day.

This week we’ve crushed ochre and painted Aboriginal shelters, have made and tasted damper and have been creative in performing Dreaming Plays, which have been video taped. A very busy week!

Miss Nash…We had so much fun with our buddy class during peer support last week! Our buddy class is Mr Gera’s year four class. We played some dice games with them, and then we went outside to play some fitness games. It was cool. We love our buddies!

R-2…The R-2 groovers have been boppin’ to YMCA/In the Navy Mega Mix! For Cultural Awareness Week, we’ve also learnt a Polish and Dutch dance.

Miss Andrews…Come and listen to us play some beautiful music. We have been learning songs on the organ and we love to sing as well!

Uniform shop is open...

MONDAY 3pm – 3.30pm TUESDAY 8.45am – 9.15am THURSDAY 3pm –3.30pm Orders and money can be left in the labelled box at front office. Credit card payments to the school Bursar. Collection from office.

y a d e h t r o f t h g thou

Sister Pat’s

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Mother Teresa

Nov 6

Students tour the world from their classrooms Cultural Awareness Week was celebrated this week at Roxby Downs Area School. This involved each class researching a country within a certain continent in their block over the last term and a bit.

Each class teacher displayed the work their students did in their classroom and on Friday, October 31, the whole school toured the world by visiting each class.

Each student filled in a passport as

Music and speech exams The Australian Guild of Music and Speech public examinations were held in Whyalla during October.

Students from Roxby Downs Area School participated, all obtaining excellent results.

Darcy Lindner – Step 1, B+. Taylor Lindner – Step 2, A. Chloe Lange – Step 2, A. Brett Dunstan – Step 3, A. Tiffany Lloyd – Step 3, A. Nikita Trewartha – Step 3, A. Andrew Beyer – Step 3, A. James Culf – Step 3, A. Linda-Jane Bowden – Grade 1, A. Camille Bennie – Grade 1, C+. Amy Sutherland – Grade 2, A+. Tara Trewartha – Grade 3, A. Renay Adams – Grade 5, B+.

For Piano/Keyboard lessons, ring Cheryl Boothey on 0427 441 816.

A sincere belated thankyou to the Myall Grove Caravan Park for donating a substantial prize towards a raffle in aid of purchasing lunchtime sports equipment.

More than $2500 was raised. Thank you also, to the Roxby Club for assisting in the sale of these tickets.

Students will enjoy a much greater choice in lunch time activities as a result!

Dates & Da tes to RRemember emember

Upcoming Ev ents Events

CULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK…Brad Johnson, Benjamin Redjepi, Brendon Muller, Ben Jacobs, Kody McCarthy, Logan Hobbs and Lane Whittaker.

Performance by year 10s (Lesson 6 and 7) Nov 7 R-6 Assembly (11.45am) Nov 10-14 R-2 Dental Visits Nov 10 P&F Coffee Morning Nov 11 Remembrance Day Nov 12-13 Greg Curnow visit Nov 14 K-7 Shadow Performance Nov 15 Market Day Nov 21 R-6 Assembly Nov 25 7-12 Presentation Night Dec 2 R-6 Concert Night Dec 5 Last day of school year

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they visited a country recording certain facts about it. The displays were fantastic.

If you have an opportunity to visit the library, have a look at the photographic display of all the hard work by students and staff.

Several competitions were run during the week - Identify National Dress competition and a Daily Quiz.

The tour and competitions were enjoyed by students and staff alike.

RDAS P&F Newsletter Dear Parents and Friends Welcome to another fortnight.

After out last successful Coffee Morning held on the first morning back of Term 4, we will be holding another one on Monday, November 10, at 8.30am in the school staffroom.

Come along and have a cuppa and a chat and meet other parents.

We hope to see you there.

The last Market Day for 2003 will be November 15, a perfect opportunity to get some bargains for Christmas.

Many thanks to the parents who held our last Coffee Corner at Market Day. They did a wonderful job and we thank them very much for their hard work on the day.

Our first P&F meeting next year will be February 4, 7.30pm in the school staffroom.

Everyone is welcome.

Thank you.

Annette Jackson, RDAS P&F Committee.

Mathematics success This year the Australasians School Mathematics Assesment competition attracted over 300,000 students from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region.

The assessment included tasks using measurement, number, space and geometry, chance and data and mathematical problem solving.

Eighteen students participated this year and there was 1 certificate of Distinction, 2 certificates of Credit, 4 certificates of Achievement and 11 certificates of Participation awarded.

Congratulations to the following students for their great performance in the competition.

Credit: Cameron Burton (Year 3) and Dominika Jamnicky (Year 5).

Distinction: Steven Fox (Year 7).

Last Thursday, October 30, 2003, we celebrated the opening of the redeveloped areas of the school. The formal opening was marked by a special assembly on the lawned area behind the newly upgraded Administration block. This pleasant duty was undertaken by Mr Barry Wakelin MP, the Federal Member for Grey, ably assisted by our School Captains Mikaela Aldenhoven, Natasha Bilka and Kane Honner.

In addition to the student body, staff, visiting Principals, Governing Council members, representatives of local industry and parents the audience included the following dignitaries: Ms Lyn Breuer - State Member for Giles Ms Judy Day - Director of Schools and Pre-Schools Mr David Mellen - Director of Human Resources and Industrial Affairs Mrs Sue Sachs - Institute Director of Spencer TAFE Mr Malcolm Solly - Major Projects Coordinator Mr Peter Wooldridge - Governing Council Chairperson Ms Joanna Koufidakis- Coombs and Barei Constructions Mr Andrew Gohl - President elect of the Australian Education Union Mr Bill Boehm - Administrator, Municipal Council of Roxby Downs Mrs Janette Tuttle - Western Mining Corporation The opening of this redevelopment gave good reason to reflect on the growth of Roxby Downs Area School over a period of years.

The original building of Roxby Downs Area School commenced in 1987 and was completed for all students to move into at the commencement of the school year in 1988.

However, early in 1987 temporary classrooms known as “The Annexe” located behind Alberrie Street, and the Andamooka Area School temporarily housed the first 255 enrolled students. The original Primary students moved from “the annexe” into this school in October 1987. Initially Roxby Downs Area School was established to cater for an R-12 maximum of 650 students made up of 500 primary and 150 secondary.

Numbers grew steadily from 1988 to around 520 students in 1997. Then in 1998 Western Mining began an expansion of their activities at Olympic Dam which created a large influx of students as their parents took up the employment opportunities on offer. It was reported that at this time up to 60 students and their parents would line up for enrolment at the beginning of each term, with our peak enrolments reaching over 800 during this year.

With this expansion there also became a greater need for adult training facilities for TAFE which has continued to grow considerably over the years. Thus the need for the refurbished classrooms, offices and workshops in this area we see completed today.

Currently our school population fluctuates between 700 and 760 students from one year to the next.

This large transient student population reflects directly upon the employment opportunities on offer at the Olympic Dam Mine/Process Plant.

The formal opening of the redeveloped school and TAFE is the culmination of a lot of planning, hard work and good will over a five to six year period.

The result being the wonderful facilities we now have on offer to our school community.

I wish to thank past Principals particularly Mr Doug Curtis for all of his preliminary work, retired District Superintendent Mr Graham Davis for overviewing this programme, Mr Malcolm Solly the Major Projects Coordinator, Coombs and Barei the builders, Mrs Charmaine Baker who was the TAFE Site Manager during this time, our Facilities Committee who have helped thrash out the details of the programme and particularly all staff and students who have had to suffer the upheaval of having builders working in their midst.

We particularly appreciate both the Federal and State Government support with the allocation of $1,297,000 Commonwealth funds and $495,000 State funds administered through the DECS and DEFEEST Capital Works programmes.

In total the Capital Works expenditure for this redevelopment amounted to $1,792,000.

Our new school facilities include a multipurpose room in the Junior School, a refurbished Home Economics area, a new senior school area, new storage area in the Science room, new offices and shared administration area, whilst TAFE have improved classroom and workshop spaces.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the opening and in particular, Ms Emily Lockyer, Mr Marcus Knill and the staff of the front office who have worked very hard to make the occasion one to remember.

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School renovations officially opened

VIPS...Last week’s official opening of the recently-completed Roxby Downs Area School and TAFE renovations was attended by a variety of VIPs and contributors including representatives from state and federal government, the Department of Education, WMC and Roxby Downs Municipal Council.

School success depends on strong community partnership The new building extensions are going to be a very valuable addition to the school in the way we can provide an education for our children here in Roxby Downs.

However, they are purely buildings, a tool that the school can use.

The real heart of the school is the students, the teachers and the parents.

It is a three-way partnership.

The students we have are capable of big things if we give them the chance and help them along the way.

We currently have a good bunch of teachers from reception to the senior school.

It is to the Parents that this message is more particularly addressed.

Education is a three-way partnership.

Parents play a key role both with their own children and the running of the School through Parents and Friends and the School Governing Council. I appeal to parents to spend the time with their children in helping them to develop through the education offered here in Roxby Downs. I know from personal experience, having seen my children complete their education here in Roxby Downs and get University entry that the process can be time consuming, can be difficult if you care to make it that way, but can also be very rewarding with a lasting bond established with your children.

A bond made with mutual love and respect.

The other issue is with parental involvement in the school.

A limited number of parents contribute a lot.

The school is here to educate all our children.

As a parent you have a chance to contribute.

Those that already do, thank you. Those that can, please. Please pass the message on to those who may just be holding back.

The heart of the school is not its buildings, but the people who give it the heart.

Peter Wooldridge, Chairman – School Governing Council.

UNVEILING...School captains Kane Honner, Mikaela Aldenhoven and Natasha Bilka helped Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin MP unveil the dedicated plaque which will commemorate the completion of the school’s new refurbishment.

Successful year for primary school choir CHOIR...The RDAS primary school choir will hold its final performance for the year at the upcoming R-6 Concert Night following a packed schedule of performances this year. In addition to performing at the Adelaide Festival of Music, the choir was a regular feature at school assemblies and community events, including last week’s school opening.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Blue light disco Gearing up for Christmas

planned this week Roxby Downs police will host a Blue Light Discos this Saturday, November 8, 2003, at the Roxby Downs Auditorium.

The junior disco, for ages 4 to 10 years will be held from 6pm to 8pm.

Parents must accompany four and five-yearolds.

The senior disco will kick off at 8.30pm and conclude at 11.30pm.

Cost will be $5 per person.

Music will be provided by TAS Sound.

Come along as there will be plenty of great giveaways and competitions.

Church Times

St Barbara’s Catholic Church – Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm Sunday morning 9am Andamooka Catholic Church Sunday 11am – first and third Sunday of every month St Michael’s Catholic Church – Woomera Sunday 5pm – all denominations welcome Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10.30am and Sunday School – 9.30am

ROXBY DOWNS…This year’s Roxby Traders Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 6.30pm.

Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, will be closed off from approximately 4pm for the event.

If you have a community group or organisation that would like to participate, please contact Graham Warren as soon as possible to nominate your float.

Local community radio station 105.5 RoxFM will be heavily involved this year with promotions and helping out on the night.

Shane and Tina Foster, of TAS Sound, will provide some of the ‘after pageant’ entertainment, along with live acts including some of their local broadcasters.

Santa will be making a special appearance, with presents being available through the Newsagents prior to pageant day.

“The Christmas Lighting competition will be judged around the 23rd of December so that everyone has time to get their displays up after the pageant,” Mr Warren said.

“We’re hoping to get around 30 plus floats again this year”.

He also made mention that the ‘Bush Mechanics’ might be making a special appearance again this year, but “that’s a big secret”.

And while you’re planning your business or community group’s Christmas celebrations - why not join in the spirit of the season and be part of The Monitor Newspaper christmas tree display. Create your own tree from recycled materials and win great prizes! Keeping readin The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper for more next time!

Roxby Downs Christian Community Church Sunday 10am

Desert Springs Church Phone Pastor Bruce 0427 663 033 or Gay 8671 0573 or Michelle 8671 1628.

now showing Fri, November 7 - Tues, November 11

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Rated M Fri & Sun 8pm Sat & Tue 2pm

Agent Cody Banks Rated PG

Sat 11am & Sun 2pm

Fri, November 14 - Tue, November 18

The Wannabes Rated M Fri, Sun & Tue 8pm

Agent Cody Banks Rated PG Sat & Sun 2pm ...coming soon...

Matchstick Men, Rugrats Go Wild

www.roxbydowns.net www.roxfm.net

...for up-to-date movie guides every time!

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Notice of Road Closure Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on Tuesday 7th of October 2003 made the following orders; That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and clause F of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 November 1999.

Pursuant to section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 declare that the event described below is to take place on the road described below is an event to which section 33 of the road traffic act 1961 applies; and Pursuant to section 33(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, make an order directing that the road on which the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in the event for the period commencing 4 pm Saturday 6 December 2003 and expiring 1.30 am Sunday 7 December 2003.

ROAD: Richardson Place, Roxby Downs EVENT: Christmas Parade ADJACENT/ADJOINING ROADS: Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place Tavern Road.

Pursuant to section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to the road, from duty to observe the Australian Road Rules specified below subject to any conditions described below subject to any conditions described below and attached to the exemption.

Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions Rule 230: Crossing the road Rule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing for pedestrians Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road W.J. Boehm Administrator

WHAT’S ON!

Andamooka Community Church Sunday 2pm

NOVEMBER, 2003 Blue Light Disco Saturday, November 8, 2003 Roxby Downs Auditorium Ages 4-10, 6pm to 8pm Ages 11-17, 8.30pm to 11.30pm Ph – 8671 0370 Remembrance Day Tuesday November 11, 2003 Richardson Place – 10.45am Ph - 8671 0010 Dirt Circuit Fun Night

COMMUNITY Saturday November 15, 2003 CALENDAR Red Dunes Raceway Ph - 8671 2683

JAM SESSIONS…Musicians Steve Day, Yvette Mooney and Lilia Miller at last month’s SpinFX jam session at Roxby Downs Community Club.

Join SpinFX jam sessions ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs arts and music association SpinFX will host an open jam session at Roxby Downs Community Club on Sunday, November 16, from noon.

Join the SpinFX team for a free barbecue and open jam session.

Bring your instruments, your music, your voice and a sense of humour.

Local performers are invited to register their interest in the jam night

or other SpinFX activities by phoning Lee Nelson – 8671 3340, or by filling out a registration form at the Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre, The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper office, or the Roxby Downs Community Club.

To receive the SpinFX newsletter via email, email Yvette Mooney at roxbyarts@bigpond.com, or phone 0409 506 213.

Outback to explode at 2004 arts festival ROXBY DOWNS… Outback SA will have a unique opportunity to build on the state’s longrunning festival history when the Roxby Downs Fringe Festival kicks off in March 2004.

The three-day program of community events, art showings, live entertainment and music will stretch over Friday, March 19, and the following Saturday and

Sunday.

Organisers are currently seeking funding and sourcing entertainers for the event –the first of its kind in the Roxby Downs region.

Plans for the event currently include extended market day activities, a film festival, story-telling and art workshops, along with buskers, jam sessions, live entertainment and local participa-

tion.

This initiative comes as a result of combined efforts by SpinFX – the Roxby Downs arts and music group, a team of volunteers and the Roxby Downs Municipal Council.

Keep watching The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper, for more news as Roxby Downs’ own Fringe Festival approaches.

Santa’s outback sled trip ANDAMOOKA…Father Christmas and his ‘sidecar sleigh’ will lead the sixth annual Skunks Toy Run from Roxby Downs to Andamooka on Saturday, November 29.

The toy run will leave Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, at 11am on Saturday, November 29, and finish at the Tuckerbox in Andamooka for a night of social fun and prizes.

Toys collected during the run are donated to the Andamooka CWA who, with the help of the RFDS and Andamooka Frontier Services, will redistribute the toys throughout counInternational Dinner Saturday, November 22 St Barbara’s Courtyard – 6.30pm Ph – 8671 3207 or 8671 2384 Roxby to Andamooka Toy Run Saturday November 29 Assemble Richardson Place Ph - 8672 7036 or 0408 315 703

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

try and outback SA. “It should be a good toy run this year, we’ve got lots of support,” event coordinator Neil Burston said.

Father Christmas will make his Andamooka appearance around noon, in his sidecar sleigh – bring the family down to Andamooka’s main street to welcome him on his early outback visit.

Local residents and businesses are invited to donate new or pre-loved toys in good condition to the run by dropping them into The Monitor office, or phoning event coordinator Neil Burston – 8672 7036.

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS & REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

RENTAL PROPERTIES

PERRIN, Mark…Mark, thanks for all the memories you have left with us. The wide grin on your face will always be remembered. Your dry sense of humour will be sadly missed.

Watch over us and keep us safe. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Damo, Meegan, Keeley and Kade.

FOR SALE…Good size three bedroom with ensuite. Large verandah and shedding $89,950 phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

TO RENT…Two bedroom, furnished home in Andamooka $90 - $100 per week. Phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

PERRIN, Mark…Taken tragically from us on October 22, 2003. Respected friend, player and committee member of the Hornridge Sporting Club. “Funky” you will forever be in our thoughts and in our hearts – the memories will live on forever. Love from your Team Mates and fellow Committee Members.

FOR SALE FOR SALE…Antique Cedar Tallboy. $1750.

Antique jug and basin set. $295. Five burner barbecue (no trolley). $100. Phone 8671 0770 after 4.00pm.

FOR SALE…Set of Mags and nuts (Hustlers) to suit older Ford up to XC. $220. Phone Darren 0438 710 096.

FOR SALE…Suzuki GSX-R 1100. Good Condition. Very reliable. Extras – too many to list. 1994 model, $9000 ONO. Phone 0427 710 443.

SWAG…Heavy duty canvas swag. $200. Phone 0417 841 877.

WEIGHT Watchers are moving to TAFE, Tuesday nights, starting November 18, 2003 at 6.30pm. Any enquiries to Ruth on 8671 3226.

POSITIONS VACANT 44 HIGH STREET, WIRRABARA IDEAL BED & BREAKFAST This home has been transformed from the old ANZ Bank building, which was built in 1984, to a comfortable 2 bedroom home or investment. The large open lounge / dine area has the comforts of a wood heater and ducted air conditioner with auto timer. The new kitchen has been fitted with oven, stove, range hood and dishwasher – all of which are stainless steel. Bathroom and laundry renovated. Property of double brick and steel construction, timber floor, insulated, outbuildings consist of a 40’ x 20’ shed, with power and cement floor, large garden shed, long carport, and established garden. All located in the main street. $95,000.00 PORT GERMEIN GORGE – 20 ACRES Set in the heart of the Port Germein Gorge and Flinders Ranges. Easy access from bitumen road, well fenced and power available. This property offers excellent views among wildlife with peace and quiet. $90,000.

29 FIRST STREET, NAPPERBY ENJOY THE LEAFY TOWNSHIP OF NAPPERBY There’s nothing left to do in this solid brick family home that comprises 3 good size bedrooms (main and 3rd with BIR). Spacious lounge with lovely décor, modern kitchen with walk-in pantry and plenty of cupboards. Just off the kitchen / dining there’s room to entertain in the family / games room with sliding door access outside to the patio area. The bathroom has had a recent upgrade and features separate shower and bath. Ducted air conditioner and slow combustion heater cater for seasonal comforts.

Externally, there’s plenty of undercover entertaining plus lovely landscaped gardens with mood setting pond nestled in the corner plus plenty of garaging and fruit trees. All of this and more, situated on 2 allotments, giving you room to move or develop for investment. Call now for an inspection. $165,000.

We currently have a large number of private and investment buyers looking for properties in Roxby Downs

War dle Co eal Esta te ardle Co.. R Real Estate Por ortt Pirie Phone: 8633 4555 Geoff Chick – 0417 816 738 Martin Stringer – 0417 897 159

ROXBY Downs Kindergarten will be holding their AGM on Monday November 24, 2003, at 7:30pm. Come along to find out what being on the Governing Council is all about. Supper is provided. Please support our Kindy.

REAL ESTATE

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WIfeyou are thinking of selling Phone us now!!

Assistant Branch Manager Responsibilities involve assisting in maintaining a highly motivated team, processing counter & telephone sales & providing all customers with a quality service. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated passion for exceptional customer service and a proven ability to work unsupervised.

Administration/Inventory Control Officer Your key responsibilities will include inventory control, purchasing, basic accounts, administration and customer service. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to utilise strong customer service skills, demonstratable administrative experience and computer literacy. Applicants must have developed communication and interpersonal ability, an eye for detail and an ability to use initiative when dealing with problems.

Internal Sales You will be responsible for counter and telephone sales to the electrical trade. Customer service and sales experience is essential, along with a strong ability to learn and present complex and technical information.

Storeperson/Internal Sales Duties will include face to face and telephone sales to electrical tradespeople, stock receipting, storage & display and using the computer. This multi-skilled role will require stores/warehouse experience and preferrably a customer service background.

Contact Belinda Woodley on Ph: (08) 8210 0622, Fax: (08) 8210 0688, Email: bwoodley@ipa.com.au

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

WORK WANTED DOG WALKING…Too busy to walk your dog?

We’ll walk it for you. Call Lewis – 8671 2908 or Alex – 8671 2209.

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No specific price or accomodation requirements. Confidential enquiries welcome - sell without public marketing

Phone 8671 2000 NOW!

Our client, a leading distributor of Electrical, Safety and Industrial products is committed to providing outstanding service and value to its customers. With a new branch opening in Roxby Downs, we have fantastic career opportunities with this successful and progressive organisation. The following positions are available for energetic team players who are results orientated and have a “can do” attitude. Knowledge of Electrical, Safety and Industrial products is an advantage. Training will be provided.

Now there’s a fresh approach in Real Estate

FOR SALE…Two bedroom with underground cellar and extra bedroom, large carport $38,500 phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

Generally we are out of stock of properties available for sale.

We are having trouble meeting the enquiry rate in our office.

If you are thinking of selling, talk to a local who works in your local agents office.

• Roxby Downs • Training & Career Development • Strong Employee Benefits

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunites!

FOR SALE…558 square meter block in Pogona Court. Prime position in quiet, established court. $40,000 ONO. Phone Dale 0439 750 715. Must sell.

Duplexes needed for Adelaide investors

NEW BRANCH

1289 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091

by Amanda Kittel RENTAL PROPERTIES ACCOMMODATION…Two bedroom caravan, bathroom, part furnished with hard annexe.

Myall Grove Caravan Park, Six Hopbush Street.

Contact Mark on 0411 878 006. $170 p/w.

TO RENT…Three bedroom, furnished home in Andamooka $120 per week. Phone David Murley of Weston Raine and Horne on 0412 050 200.

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

If you’re reading this – Think of how many other people are!!

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WEST, Trevor…To Val and family, we would like to extend our sincerest sympathies for your very sudden and sad loss. Trevor was a real “gentle” man with a dry and funny sense of humour. Though he was quiet and unassuming he will be missed. Di Beveridge, Vicki Sires, Mandie Arnold, Kathy Casey, Mel Rose, Jodie Pope, Marg Warman, Peter Gilmour, Jason Schell, Dave Thomas, Neil McKinnon, Kym Rodda, Andrew Tokin, Brian Hombsch, Sarah Allen and Brett Lawson.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTS for items under $50.

Please be advised that in this section each advertiser may have only one advertisement per issue with a maximum of only two items listed. The total value of the goods advertised must not exceed $49.95. This section is not available to businesses.

Residents of Roxby Downs are asked to come into our office, situated in the Council Chambers at 6 Richardson Place to be able to place their advertisement.

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COUNCIL NEWS This community page is paid for by the Roxby Downs Council

COUNCIL SNIPPETS Creating Roxby’s future - how the pieces fit together

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Works in Progress All stormwater drains are presently being cleaned.

Contractors are presently checking all irrigation systems to street verges.

Removal of weeds in the Pine Crescent playground.

General contract garden duties in Richardson Place and the Lions Park.

Works Completed Turf has been laid on the new cricket pitch.

Shade sail has been repaired and replaced at the Curdimurka Street playground.

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

Electricity Accounts Quarterly electricity accounts are now overdue. Please forward your payment immediately.

Water Accounts Water accounts are due for payment on 17 November 2003.

RoxbyDowns.net Internet Users – Final Notice Roxbynet.com and Roxbydowns.net access to mail ceased on 1 November 2003. Mail will not be available after this date.

Community Board The third meeting of the Community Board was held on November 3, 2003 – Reports are available from the Council office.

Bushfire Prevention Residents are requested to tidy yards and surrounding areas of dry leaves, hazardous materials etc. Fire danger season begins 1 November 2003 through to 1 April 2004.

Garbage Collection Residents are reminded that rubbish bin lids are to be closed down flat with no protruding rubbish. Rubbish left alongside bins for pick up will not be collected.

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

Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154 Council Office Hours Monday to Friday—9am to 5pm

Expressions of Interest MW3/03 Evaporative Cooler Replacement Roxby Downs Gymnasium

Roxby Downs Council is seeking expressions of interest for the Replacement of Evaporative Coolers located at the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct as detailed in the tender documentation.

THE TENDERER IS TO DETAIL IN THE QUOTATION (a) Schedule of service as requested in specifications (b) Other relevant experience (c) Australian Business Number (ABN) (d) Copy of Public Liability insurance (e) Occupational Health and Safety Policy (f) Sub-Contractors Further information and Tender documentation may be obtained by contacting Robert Barker or Christy Olditch, telephone number (08) 8671 0010 or at the Council offices.

Tenders shall be submitted in a sealed envelope endorsed with the Works/Project and Tender item number.

It shall be lodged at the: Roxby Downs Council Richardson Place PO Box 124 ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725 Faxed tenders will not be accepted and no tender will be accepted after the Tender closing date.

Tenders close 5pm, Friday, November 21, 2003.

Lowest, or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Robert Barker Municipal Works Supervisor

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ASSET MANAGEMENT. What does it mean? What is the rationale? How does it relate to our financial statements? How does it effect what decisions we make?

How do we fund asset replacement? How should we pay for our assets?

The hidden issues…

One of the most difficult “hidden issues” facing all Governments is the subject of asset management.

It’s a bit like an iceberg.

We only see a very small fraction of what’s exposed, not what’s underneath.

Like all Local Governments, Council needs to face up to the significant issue of what approach it takes towards management of the $46 million asset base that we now have.

All Governments and businesses in Australia are required to comply with various Accounting Standards suitable to the particular class of operation.

For Local Government all financial reporting is carried out in accordance with AAS27 Australian Accounting Standards. Amongst other things we are required to report on the amount of Community Wealth that has been accumulated.

For normal businesses this approach makes logical sense as a similar figure will actually represent the financial worth of a company.

Indeed we currently have about $27 million of Community Wealth.

For our water and electricity operations this would also make sense as each can theoretically be sold off, privatised; and thereby return an investment to the owners.

After all that is what most State Governments have done.

However, for Local Government is this really relevant?

What does it really mean? The majority of assets are tied up in infrastructure such as roads, streets, footpaths, parks and gardens etc.

All are non saleable. ie no one in their right mind will ever purchase them, for without rates they have no funding base.

The answer is that while these types of municipal assets are not saleable in a financial

sense we need to maintain them on a long term basis to maintain the function of the community.

The replacement value of an asset and its projected timing for replacement is however important as it will affect us financially.

Wherever possible it is also important that replacement of assets be funded-in, according to the principle that present consumers should pay their share of asset consumption in any given year.

This will mean that the residents should provide a contribution towards the running of the council plus their share of the costs of replacement of future assets such as infrastructure and buildings.

For recurrent items such as routine maintenance and operating expenses this is straight forward as funding comes from each budget.

However, for new capital works, capital renewal works of replacing like with like and periodic maintenance of a cyclic nature, this is not so easy.

How much should be set aside for future commitments?

Lifecycle costs…

Also important is looking beyond the capital cost of a new asset and considering the whole lifecycle cost when making a decision to provide a new item.

Sometimes the results are surprising.

For instance, let’s take the provision of a small item such as a new outdoor barbeque.

Capital cost is $8000, which is relatively modest and will not seriously impact on the budget.

However, recurrent costs for power, cleaning, maintenance, cost of providing the finance in the first place, plus demolition at the end of its useful life push the total life cycle cost over 10 years to

$94,200! ie $9,200 per annum.

The question being - Is the total lifecycle cost affordable for the benefit derived?

There is no real definitive answer but awareness of the impacts should form part of the decision.

Review and financial impacts…

To quantify and improve our asset management approach, Council, with the assistance of experienced asset management consultants, has been working diligently to review the current value of all assets and to assist us to compile a major data base and financial plan for maintenance and scheduled replacement.

Overall this has identified that while Council is not recovering the costs for consumption of assets from present consumers and is deferring this liability, we do have time to undertake the necessary planning and financial adjustments to meet future asset renewals.

Like most Councils, this will mean a shift in financial management arrangements as an item of “depreciation” is recommended to be included in each year’s budget to fund future works. This will be additional to our current budget.

Currently Council has approximately $3.6 million in financial reserves for the very purpose of spreading the burden for major works over several years and thereby ensuring that all current residents contribute equitably when they reside here.

While this is less than desirable the financial impacts on Council are manageable over time, but with the inevitable modest increase in rates and charges.

What does this all mean?

The bottom line is that while current levels in Council’s Asset Maintenance Reserve are reasonable, some additional expenditure over and above existing requirements on an ongoing basis will be required.

Water restrictions a good idea - but not mandatory By now residents may have noticed reports in the Daily Press or by way of a letter drop from the State Government, information about water restrictions that have been introduced throughout the majority of South Australia.

These came into effect on 26 October 2003 and basically cover all areas of the State that receive their water supply from SA Water.

As we all know your water is supplied by Council under the Roxby Water banner.

We are therefore not subject to these water restrictions.

Water Conservation…

However, we all recognise the importance of conserving water in our arid environment and on numerous occasions Council and WMC have regularly provided information on way to reduce water consumption.

The recent water restrictions introduced by the State have included; √ Cleaning motor vehicles from a bucket or by a high pressure, low volume water cleaner or from a hand held hose that is fitted with a trigger nozzle.

√ Watering gardens by hand held hose, through a drip-feed irrigation system √ Restrictions on hosing down external paved areas.

While they may not be mandatory they make darn good sense.

Residents are encouraged to carry out and implement these practices to conserve our valuable water resource.

You will also save money on your water bill.

Water Saving Rebates…

In addition the State Government has introduced a water saving rebate scheme to cut home water use.

Rebates of $10 per item up to a maximum of $50 are being offered on tap timers, water efficient showers, and flow restrictors. These apply in Roxby, but do not involve Council.

To be eligible you need to have either purchased the item, or in the case of water restrictors have proof of installation by a licensed plumber.

Rebate scheme commenced on 25 June 2003 and finishes on 30 June 2004.

Contact the Water Restrictions hotline on 1800 130 952 or visit the website on www.sawater.com.au for further details.

NOTICE TO ALL RATEPAYERS Council Rates

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

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

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

Fines of two per cent will apply to all arrears.

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Family fun at final dirt circuit race day RD30…Carl Bartlett competed in the A-grade modifieds division at Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club’s final points meeting last month.

Red Dunes Raceway will host some of SA’s top racers when the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club hosts its fun day on Saturday, November 15.

OPEN MODIFIEDS…Chris ‘Smokey’ Dawson and son Alan, 8, at dirt circuit at the weekend.

RD6…Don McKinnon has been driving locally for 15 years, since the inception of the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club. McKinnon recently took fourth in the state championships at Whyalla.

RD51…Deb Beenham and son James, 11, have been keen supporters of the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club for two years now. Deb is one of the club’s keen female contingent, and has called on local women to join the club and give racing a try.

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Round eight of the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club was held on Saturday, October 25, 2003.

Nine cars returned home from the recent Whyalla State Championships, with majority grabbing success in some way.

However, most returned home with one goal in mind, that was to win the final points round, and for some drivers, to hopefully catapult up the championship standings and become class champs.

Numbers were good for the final round with a large group of cars making the journey from Kimba, Arno Bay, Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay to support the club and take home some of the trophies for the night.

Sanbar were the proud sponsors of Saturday’s racing, and we thank Carl Bartlett, Doug Sanders and Co. for their support of the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club.

LADIES…The ladies class was entertaining as usual, with Tania Johnson and Ruth Dempsey fighting at the front of the field. Throw in Deb Beenham and a couple of out of town cars for good measure, and this class was a good one to watch.

However, at the end of it all, Ruth Dempsey was fighting strong to beat off Tania Johnson to claim the win.

STANDARDS…There were only three cars competing in the Standards Class. Damien Jones, Bec Jensen and Ruth Dempsey were the crowd pleasers. The three cars were evenly matched, setting the scene for some good close racing.

Bec Jensen may not have gone to Whyalla, however, she drove like she’d won the State Championship and was award with the overall win on a count back from Damien and Ruth.

MODIFIED…The modified class was back in force with a large field of numbers on the starting grid. Doug Sanders returned in the Blue and White Commodore and drove like he had not been away, claiming third for the night.

Steve Keller was once again at the front of the field as he took on Wayne Dempsey who traded in the old Ford 200 engine for more power with the Ford 250.

It paid dividends for Wayne as he cruised off into the night to claim the win.

OPEN MODIFIED… The Open Modifieds were put on a show, with many of these drivers biting at the bit for a good performance.

Paul Arnold was out to prove a point after a disappointing Whyalla Campaign.

Rick McPhee was back to prove the car has what it takes to run at the front.

Don McKinnon was running high after he claimed fourth for the State Championships and Justin Webb was out to prove that winning Whyalla was no fluke. Throw in Allan Venning and a few of his mates from Tumby Bay these cars are fast.

Even with nine starters, the field was split in half at the start of the second race, firstly Webby twisted both axles off the start line, then Don McKinnon, Paul Arnold, Chris Dawson and Rick McPhee were sideways across the first corner.

With that, Allan Venning took the opportunity to drive away from the field and grab a well earned win with Paul Arnold second and Don McKinnon third.

OPEN CLASS…The biggest field of numbers all year for this class, were out in force.

Out of town drivers Tyne Clements and Simon Woolford were out to upset the Roxby drivers claiming second and third respectively. Paul Williams unfortunately came together with the wall along the straight which sadly finished his night. The 2003 A-Grade Open Wheeler driving by Steve Webber, drove from the front all night, full of confidence, nothing came close to Wobbly as he claimed the win.

Results LADIES…First Ruth Dempsey, Second Tania Johnson and Third Deb Beenham.

STANDARDS… First Bec Jensen, Second Damien Jones / Ruth Dempsey.

MODIFIED…First Wayne Dempsey, Second Steve Keller, Third Doug Sanders OPEN MODIFIED… First Allan Venning, Second Paul Arnold, Third Don McKinnin OPEN CLASS…First Steve Webber, Second Tyne Clements, Third Simon Woolford ALL COMERS…First Steve Webber, Second Simon Woolford, Third Damien Jones BEST PRESENTED… Tumby Bay 240 S P O RT S P E R S O N …

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CRICKET...Olympic Dam Cricket Club’s John Kerr returns a bowl from Woomera’s Andy Searle during Saturday’s game at Woomera.

Strong start to cricket season

Local cricket’s ‘numbers’ man Gerard ‘Yogi’ Secker joined the Olympic Dam Cricket Club the week moved to Roxby Downs more than 15 years ago.

Since then he’s been a driving force, both on and off the field, as a frequent committee member and the club statistician.

Yogi’s leant his support to a variety of sports over the years - cricket, football, even “played a little basketball early on” - but cricket has been his love over the years - and he’s been an OD man all along.

“Cricket’s a team game but it takes real personal skills,” Yogi, who played his first game at 24 - and due to a stroke - his last game at 50, said.

“The stroke’s got me off the field but it hasn’t kept me off the sidelines,” he said.

Yogi, a regular sports reporter for several regional SA newspapers, believes sport plays an important part of social and community life in regional Australia.

“I think sports are important in any

community, but I think with the pressure of work locally, blokes really need something outside their worklife.

“I think success also comes from having a successful club off-field as well, and in Roxby that means a family atmosphere.”

In more than 15 years of local sporting involvment, Yogi has watched the region’s sporting groups grow and change - for the better.

“I’ve watched sport evolve locally and improve over the years, gradually becoming more professional,” he said.

“In the early days we had to make allowances because we didn’t have enough people or enough facilities.

“But now things are being done reasonably professionally across the board.”

Yogi will continue to be a familiar face at cricket games this season as the club statistician.

Roxby Downs volleyball results October 20, 2003 A Grade Volleroos 69 defeated Easybeats 65.

Prophets 100 defeated Somfaw 67.

B Grade Salmon Haters 100 defeated Angry Beavers 67.

All Blacks 124 defeated VB’s 47.

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October 27, 2003 A Grade Benders 78 defeated Prophets 68.

Volleroos 91 defeated Somfaw 42.

B Grade VB’s 112 defeated Angry Beavers 87.

Salmon Haters 100 defeated All Blacks 91.

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Day/Night Match at Woomera October 25, 2003 Woomera 3/74 M Worby 18*, T Staines 16, S MacKenzie 13 (catches A Ingold, D Blake) defeated Wanderers all out 9/69, G Briggs 27, M Worby 3/22, D Nicholls 2/9, M Ingold 2/13 (catches A Searle, M Worby).

Rogues were forced to forfeit to Olympic Dam due to various conflicting events.

Day Match at Woomera on Saturday, November 1 WANDERERS…Elleway b. Brazier 5, R Briggs c.

B Tonkin b. Brazier, Watkins c. Morgan b. Bourne 11, Dunn c. A Tonkin b. Steer 9, D Blake c. Brazier b. S Smith, White c. A Tonkin b.Steer 48, McElhinney lbw b. Steer 6, Hancock b. Steer 0, Taylor c. P Wooldridge b S Smith 2, J Blake lbw b.

A Wooldridge 0, A Blake 1*, Extras 12 (byes 2, leg-byes 1, wides 8, no-balls 1). TOTAL: 108 Bowling: Brazier 5-2-12-2, Dadleh 6-1-19-0, Bourne 4-0-19-1, Steer 8-1-27-4, Morgan 4-0-23, Smith S. 2-0-4-2, Wooldridge A. 1-0-1-1.

ROGUES…Steer c. White b Elleway 42, Wooldridge P. b. Dunn 3, Smith c. Hancock b.White 11, Brazier c. Watkins b.Elleway 5, Dadleh c McElhinney b.Elleway 16, Morgan b. White 0, Tonkin A. lbw.Dunn 8, Wooldridge A. 3*, Tonkin B 1*, Extras 21 (leg-byes 5, wides 16) TOTAL 7/ 110. Bowling…Dunn 8-2-26-2, Watkins 8-1-25-0,

White 8-1-21-2. Elleway 8-0-33-3.

Rogues won by three wickets with eight overs to spare.

Day/Night Match at Woomera Saturday, November 1 OLYMPIC DAM…Nichols r.o. (Benzies) 7, Leonard b. Ingold 31, Schell c. Payne b. Searle 0, Kerr n.o. 65, Lloyd b. Staines 4, Roberts c. Worby b Ingold 3, Wellington b. Benzies 18, Kemp n.o.

21. Extras 4 (byes 2, leg-byes 1, wides 1). TOTAL 6/153.

Bowling: Worby 8-1-24-0, Benzies 8-1-26-1, Mackenzie 4-1-7-0, Searle 6-0-39-1, Ingold 6-0-19-2, Staines 8-1-34-1.

WOOMERA…Mackenzie c. Kerr b. Roberts 0, Staines b.Roberts 2, Worby b.Roberts 0, Turner c.

Roberts b. Pearce 4, Payne c Schell b.Roberts 3, Broome n.o. 28, Benzies b. Henschke 9, Searle b.

Henschke 0, Cousins b Kemp 6, Allchurch c. Nichols b. Lloyd, Ingold st. Nichols b. Wellington 3. Extras 24 (byes 2, leg-byes 2, wides 18, no-balls 2) TOTAL 83.

Bowling: Pearce 6-1-7-1, Roberts 5-2-8-4, Henschke 5-1-7-2, Schell 4-1-7-0, Kemp 3-0-10-1, Hoffman 6-0-18-0, Leonard 2-0-12-0, Lloyd 3-0-61, Wellington 1.2-0-3-1.

Olympic Dam won by 70 runs.

Roxby Downs Basketball Association results Tuesday, October 21, 2003 C Women...Tandales/ Jets 26 (L Hulbert 10) drew with Cougars 26 (T Ryan 8).

Chocie Soldiers 49

(E.Neilson 24) defeated Spectres/Devils 5 (K McAdam 3).

B Men...Bulls 35 (M Rowney 16) defeated OD Devils 31 (A Balnaves 12).

Night Owls bowling Game 4 of ‘Night Owls’ bowls in Roxby Downs was held on October 30, 2003.

Broadspectrum 66 defeated East Enders 54. Enterprise 71 defeated She Devils 49. No Names 71 defeated Scrubbers 49. Physical Rejects 64 defeated Funky Frogs 56. Care Factor 69 defeated N.F.I. 51. Norms 82 defeated Balls”N”All 38.

Back Fillers 64 defeated Yorkes 56.

Current Table - Round 4 Total Scores and Percentages 1. Enterprise 62 (55.28%).

2. No Names 53 (58.75%).

3. Norms 51 (63.33%).

4. Physical Rejects 50 (55.42%).

5. Care Factor 47 (56.46%).

6. Funky Frogs 40 (52.92%).

7. Back Fillers 40 (50.63%).

8. Yorkes 39 (49.72%).

9. She Devils 26 (44.58%).

10. Broadspectrum 19 (47.22%).

11. N.F.I. 6 (36.46%).

12. East Enders 5 (40.00%).

13. Scubbers 4 (36.94%).

14. Balls ‘N’All 3 (39.17%).

Chocie Soldiers 47 (D Cutterall 14) defeated Magpies (S McManus 12).

A Men...Chocie Soldiers 56 (J White 14) defeated Jets 34 (N Backhouse 10). Bulls 43 (K Williams 17) defeated Bradken Bears 23 (J Kerr 8).

Thursday, October 23, 2003 A Women...Eagles 44 (R Redden 23) defeated Devils 35 (T Coombes 13).

Little Devils 18 (K Woods 6) defeated Chocie Eagles 17 (B Penglase 11).

B Women...Devils 37 (A Lamb 16) defeated Devils 2 21 (J Coombes 10).

SSA Cougars 65 (T Hill 28) defeated Eagles 10 (S Warr 8). Bulls 33 (L Girdham 12) defeated Jets 17 (D Zanker 8).

Eagles 2 48 (L Reid, T Michels 14) defeated Wanderers 31 (K McPaul, J Petherick 8).

Tuesday, October 28 C Women...Cougars 39 (M Thompson 24) defeated Spectres/Devils

12 (K McAdam 6).

Tandales/Jets 43 (A Freeth11) defeated Chocie Soldiers (E Neilson 10).

B Men...Jets 41 (C Kenny 9) defeated Bulls 28 (M Rowney 10).

OD Devils 20 defeated Magpies 0 (Forfeit).

A Men...MPR Magpies 71 (D Fraser 20) defeated Jets 43 (B Hansford 13).

Bulls 43 (K Williams 17) defeated Chocie Soldiers 36 (J Stevens 11).

Thursday, October 30, 2003 A Women...Devils 24 (K Barrand 9) defeated Little Devils 22 (J Stanley 8).

Eagles 46 (R Redden 16) defeated Chocie Eagles 33 (B Penglase 13).

B Women...Devils 2 41 (T Coombes 15) defeated Eagles 1 8 (T Arthur 6).

Eagles 2 26 (L Reid 10) defeated Bulls 16 (L Girdham 6).

Devils 37 (M Flavel 12) defeated Wanderers 25 (J Petherick 9).

SSA Cougars 27 (T Hill 16) drew with Jets 27 (F Madigan 10).

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Wednesday night netball Toddlers October 22, 2003 Grade take to the AHornridge 33 defeated Mak Ladies 21. Rebels 33 drew Keeches 33. pool for B Grade Shorties 24 defeated Primemovers 19. Masters 28 summer defeated Rebels2 9.

TODDLER SWIMMING...

Parents and toddlers suited up for their first round of swimming lessons at the Roxby Downs swimming pool last month.

Mandy Nance and Jackson, 2, Eda Dal Corobbo and Samuel, 2, Susan Hodgkison and Emily, 2, have joined a local group of mums and toddlers taking the big plunge on Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of Roxby Alive’s variety of summer swimming lesson programs.

Mixed Miners1 36 defeated Miners2 19. Blues 30 defeated The Trevs 18.

October 29, 2003 A Grade Pearlers 30 defeated Rebels1 29. Mak Ladies 32 defeated Keeches 27.

B Grade Masters 29 defeated Primemovers 15. Shorties 24 defeated Rebels2 11.

Mixed Miners1 37 defeated The Trevs 17. Blues 27 defeated Miners2 25.

Andamooka target shoot The Andamooka Sports Shooting Association held a clay target shoot on October 25, 2003, starting at 10am.

It was attended by six shooters, who were to shoot 75 targets over two rounds in good conditions.

Stuart Eggart had a great day winning the event by five shots.

Stuart Eggart 59/75.

Chris Hunter 54/75.

Rob Hunter 50/75.

Martin Allen 49/75.

Craig Thompson 46/75.

Bob Ewins 37/75.

An enjoyable day was had by all. Summer shooting will commence soon with the events to be held fortnightly, on Saturday nights.

The next shoot is on Saturday, November 8, 2003 starting at 8pm, all visitors welcome.

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ITY your COMMUN BASKETBALL BOYS...Honing their new-found basketball skills in the Roxby Downs league’s sub-minis division, from left, Nicholas Thomson, 5, Aaron Olsen, 5, Lane Whittaker, 5, and Jack Eastwood, 5.

Basketball a big success with smallest sportsmen Roxby Downs’ junior basketball is enjoying a revitalised competition this season, with an influx of more than 150 young players.

More than 40 ‘sub-minis’ aged five to six, have spent the last two weeks gaining the basics in basketball thanks to a team of dedicated parents and local players.

“This is a chance for the littlest players to come and learn the basic basketball skills and have fun doing so,” volunteer mum Jodie Brind said.

“It gets them involved in sport, they learn its all about fun, and they learn group skills like cooperation and teamwork.

“Mostly it’s about fun and gain-

ing confidence.

“Most of these kids are interested in the sport because their parents play and this way they’re not just sitting on the sidelines.”

‘Sub minis’ training is at 9.30am, Saturday mornings, in the Roxby Downs stadiums and parents and local five and six-year-olds are welcome to come along.

This year’s junior basketball competition boasts five U/10 girls teams and seven U/10 boys teams, six teams in both the girls and boys U/13 divisions, and six U/18 mixed teams.

Four teams are also currently training for an upcoming carnival at Port Augusta.

SHOOTING THE HOOPS...Bailey Evans, 6, takes a shot at goal ahead of Paige Pressler, 6, Patrick Brind, 6, and Hunter Fairlie, 5.

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