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RDAS School Newsletter

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The future of Roxby youth ROXBY DOWNS...‘Youth Futures in Roxby Downs’ – a paper prepared by youth development consultant Jack Wade – was released to the public this week at a meeting with youth and key stakeholders.

The paper, financed by BHP Billition and Olympic Dam Operations, highlighted a series of issues facing local youth and the wider community.

“This paper has been developed as an essential element in an important planning project to identify youth development goals for the next three years, to be supported by a detailed operational plan,” Mr Wade told The Monitor.

“It reports on consultations that have occurred recently across the community and is intended to stimulate discussion leading to agreement on the goals for youth development.”

The report, which comes after three months of community consulation, defines young people as “persons aged between fourteen and nineteen years who are experiencing the transition from childhood to adulthood”.

‘Youth Futures in Roxby Downs’ has been welcomed by the new Roxby Downs Council family and youth officer Tom Beever as both “controversial and honest”.

Some key points highlighted in the paper include: • A perception that Roxby Downs Youth Service, though “an important and valuable resource” is not “sufficiently engaging” for older teenagers, that the service does not network sufficiently with other local services and suffers from the “absence of a degree-qualified social worker with extensive experience in working with young people”.

• In contrast, local youth spoke of “intense boredom; a lack of respect for young people from adults; and a lack of real commitment by the community to support activities for young people outside organised sport”.

Continued on Youth Page - Page 7...

Vandals out!

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Roxby Downs Leisure Centre staff, including Michelle Duggan and Karyn Biggs, pictured above, will close the doors on potential vandals these school holidays following a series of attacks of vandalism on the facility in recent months including, left, bent steel supports on the basketball rings.

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have to assign a staff member to supervise the building while user groups are here and if that happens costs will go up.”

Mr Duggan called on facility-users to “take ownership of the centre” and speak out against vandals.

“Someone must be seeing this damage occur – it’s happening while sports are being played in the centre.

“If we allow this to continue, fees will go up dramatically and that is going to hurt everyone.

“Already, every time there’s a change of user we’re checking the stadium top to bottom and user groups are going to be charged when we find damage.

“After three years of great relationships with people, this year has just been terrible – we have to make these changes just to make people accountable.

“But the best thing people can do is stand up themselves - for their facility and their sporting groups - when they see someone damaging the centre.”

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ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Leisure Centre will close its doors to potential vandals during the upcoming school holidays, following an increase in vandalism at the centre.

Vandalism at the centre has increased this year, according to facility manager Laurence Duggan, culminating this past month in doors pulled off hinges, holes kicked in walls, holes drilled in the stadium floor and support bars on the basketball hoops bent.

“It’s not just the damage that concerns us,” Mr Duggan told The Monitor. “It’s the fact that this damage occurs when user groups are playing sport in the facility – and no one reports it.”

“Sometimes things happen and they’re accidents – we understand that and we can get them fixed. But this wanton damage and vandalism is going to cost everyone.

“We’ve already decided to close the stadium during the school holidays to make the repairs before the new sport seasons start.

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SEONIE LYON Editor of The Monitor Your Community Newspaper

Let’s just be blunt here. Why are you reading The Monitor? Why did you pick this newspaper up off your front path or the café counter today?

Surely, if you were unhappy with the policies and standard of this newspaper – you’d use it to line your budgie cage without ever opening it up? I sure would…but then, I’m perhaps the only person in our readership who can be absolutely confident in The Monitor’s editorial policies – because I set them.

So, perhaps, I take it a little too personally every time I hear rumours The Monitor is simply ‘a puppet arm of the evil establishment’. (That quote reached me in a roundabout way once and I’ve clung to it, gleefully, ever since.)

Never before has The Monitor taken on this perception, head-on. But here goes...

Yes, the Roxby Downs Council is the custodial owner of The Monitor. The Monitor came about as a result of my original business plan, a community need highlighted in the Roxby Reports 2001 and a series of progressive business loans provided by the Roxby Downs Council. However, it is true to say that without Council’s instigation our newspaper would never have existed.

The Roxby Downs Council news page is a paid newsletter and it is the only part of the newspaper that passes under a council employee’s eyes before it hits your doorstep. We do not let any organisation vet our news.

The Monitor is managed by Ray Goldie in cooperation with the local team. The aim of this arrangement is to ensure The Monitor staff – me, in particular – have editorial independence while still providing a mentor for local staff. Not even Ray gets an early sneak-peek at our news - all editorial decisions are made locally in The Monitor office.

We are currently in the process of becoming an independent body with a board of our own – but it hasn’t been a simple process and we’re still working on the details.

As a journalist of more than 10 years now, I have found it very difficult to balance the needs of a business and the responsibilities of a reporter but never, ever, have I backed down from a valid news story in an effort to avoid upsetting an advertiser or contributor.

To suggest so, is slanderous, and – frankly – gets me riled up.

At the same time – The Monitor is not my private soapbox either. When someone stops me in the street to voice a complaint or highlight an issue, I encourage them to be part of a story, or to write a ‘letter to the Editor’. I am not free to write unsubstantiated stories in The Monitor – and this column is the only part of the newspaper where I get to write my opinion…that’s why my face is firmly planted at the top of the column, so you know that these are my words.

When we receive a ‘letter to the Editor’ we vet it carefully to ensure it contains no defamatory claims – after all, we’re not doing anyone any good if we can’t publish our paper because of a lawsuit. We also give any person or business named in a letter ‘right of reply’ – call it fairness, but it’s also our legal responsibility.

Sometimes, there’s a fine line between gossip and opinion.

Contrary to community ‘perceptions’ – there is no ‘freedom of the press’ in Australia, but we at The Monitor comply with industry ethics and legal requirements.

Perception is a powerful thing, isn’t it? And there are some interesting perceptions floating about around your community newspaper.

The Monitor is a not-for-profit business – my wage, and that of the six other employees at this tiny little organisation is paid by our advertisers, as is our printing bill and our distribution to more than 3100 homes and businesses.

In contrast, the newspaper puts more than $5000 back into the local economy every week.

We do not plan to ever become a paid newspaper - that would undermine our commitment to this community. Our goal is to reach as many readers in the Far North and Outback as possible – the best way to do that is to be delivered free. In this way, we guarantee our advertisers the widest potential clientele and, they in turn, continue to support us by advertising. This advertising support allows us to provide a series of free services to the wider readership – things like community and sporting calendars, advice on local services and community support groups…as well as a healthy dose of good old news, sport and entertainment.

Being free does not suggest that our quality is inferior to other, paid newspapers – in fact, The Monitor continues to receive industry recognition throughout Australia. Being free, simply means we do the job we were designed to do.

As a community newspaper – I feel, we have a role not only to report news, but to generate discussion and highlight relevant issues. That is why, we encourage you to write to us, call us, stop us in the street – so that we can address the issues that concern you. But they have to be your concerns – the community’s concerns - not just my opinion. And you have to be prepared to put your name to them too.

I’m not asking you to believe everything you read. Please don’t. Question us, question all media, complain, write letters, make sure you get the answers you’re looking for – or the newspapers you read really will be useful for nothing except kitty litter. The Monitor is your community newspaper – make the best use of it you can!

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Students support on-site safety OUTBACK…The Outback Cattle Drive will take a new route in 2007 – the Oodnadatta Track. This year’s event was held along the Birdsville Track and attracted hundreds of ‘drovers’ from around the world and throughout Australia. The 2007 Outback Cattle Drive will echo the ‘Horns and Hooves Down the Oodnadatta Track’ held earlier this year. A highlight of the 2006 Outback Cattle Drive will be camping at Anna Creek Station – SA’s largest cattle station measuring 30,027km2. For more information about the event, log onto www.cattledrive.southaustralia.com.

OLYMPIC DAM…The SA Government has, again, thrown its support behind the proposed expansion of Olympic Dam as a ‘major development’. Premier Mike Rann says the expansions will mean “thousands of new jobs for South Australians and a huge boost for the state economy”. The ‘major development’ status requires BHP Billiton to meet a series of reporting obligations including the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. The decision to grant the Olympic Dam expansion ‘major development’ status was gazetted last week. The move comes at the same time as the introduction of a Bill, by the Rann Government, to change the way mining royalties are calculated in SA. Royalties are currently calculated at 2.5 per cent the value of minerals leaving the mine. The changes will introduce a split rate – 1.5 per cent for the first five years, and 3.5 per cent thereafter.

WOOMERA… Japan has postponed testing of a supersonic aircraft in South Australia’s outback. The Japanese government-funded National Experimental Supersonic Transport project was to have made a test flight at Woomera next week, but an anomaly in the measurement system of the aircraft has put back the test flight date until the first week of October. The project aims to build a plane that would fly at twice the speed of sound, and be capable of flying twice the distance of the Concorde with three times the passengers.

In 2002, an 11-metre model - one-tenth the size of the planned supersonic plane - crashed within seconds of take-off on a test flight at Woomera. This year’s scheduled tests represent phase two of the $360 million project being overseen by Japan’s National Aerospace Laboratory.

COOBER PEDY…Coober Pedy will share in $68.3 million allocated by the State Government for road maintenance. Funds will be used for resurfacing works on some of Coober Pedy’s town streets, to be completed before July 2006.

OUTBACK…The first ‘State of the Outback Report’, commissioned by the Outback Areas Community Development Trust, was launched last month. The 130page report aims to provide a ‘snapshot’ of SA Outback life and will provide a ‘benchmark’ for developing Outback policy and as a reference point for future decision-making, Minister for State-Local Government Relations Rory McEwen said. “Excluding the major centres of Coober Pedy and Roxby Downs, the reports found there are less than 8000 people living in scattered communities across the state’s Outback areas,” Mr McEwen said. “Interestingly, the report found those residents are less stressed than other South Australians, more likely to use renewable energy and have a strong identification with their cultural and local communities.”

SAFETY WEEK…Olympic Dam emergency services officers Jody Holden and Sherron Butler give Louise, 9, and William, 10, a taste of life in uniform during ‘Safety Week’ at St Barbara’s Parish School, left, before students lined up to try their hand at the hoses.

ROXBY DOWNS…St Barbara’s Parish School students are helping to keep their families safe on site at Olympic Dam. LGG students at the school have created a banner which, in cooperation with BHP Billiton, will be displayed on site at Olympic Dam. The banner encourages employees to ‘think of us – be safe’ and features students’ faces.

The concept was initiated by BHP Bilition employees and local parents Paul Dear and Mark Davies who hoped the banner would personalise safety issues for Olympic Dam employees.

To celebrate the initiative, St Barbara’s Parish School students have enjoyed a ‘Safety Week’ this month, which included visits from the Olympic Dam emergency services officers.

Hoons can expect to lose vehicles FAR NORTH…Almost 20 Far North ‘hoon drivers’ have been charged by police since SA’s new misuse of motor vehicles laws were introduced in early 2005.

Of the 19 ‘hoon drivers’ reported, seven occurred in Roxby Downs.

“All these were before we had policies in place for the impounding of vehicle - as a result we have not impounded any vehicles,” Sgt Richard Hobbs told The Monitor.

However, Sgt Hobbs said local ‘hoons’ can expect to lose their vehicles in the future if they continue to misuse motor vehicles.

“The new law is very important locally, given the number of ‘burnouts’ that were occurring in town just prior to the new laws being introduced,” he said.

“These have since diminished dramatically. Unfortunately drivers are still giving the Bypass Road Tjunctions a work-out and creating a very poor image for the town.”

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Far North and Outback police report Family Day FAR NORTH & OUTBACK...A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for breaching his bail conditions on September 25, 2005.

On the same day, a 52-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for breaching his guarantor agreement on .

On September 25, 2005, Roxby Downs Area School reported a non-aggravated serious criminal trespass and theft where someone broke into the school and stole a CD player.

A 20 year old female from Roxby Downs was arrested for criminal trespass and breaching her bail conditions on September 23, 2005.

A report of criminal trespass was received from a Roxby Downs resident on September 22.

On the same day, a report of property damage was received from a Roxby Downs business where a window was smashed.

Police are investigating an assault on a Roxby Downs resident, reported on September 21, 2005.

A report of theft of fuel was received by police from an Olympic Dam resident on the same day.

Also on September 21, a report of property damage was received from a Roxby Downs resident where a screen

door was damaged.

On September 18, 2005, a 23-year-old Woomera man was arrested for assault and breaching his bail conditions.

Police are investigating a report of illegal interference received from a Roxby Downs resident on September 24 when a person broke into a vehicle parked in a car park and searched through it.

On the same day, police received a report that a BMX bike was stolen from Richardson Place, Roxby Downs.

On September 16, a 33-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle and driving without a licence.

Police received a report of damage to the Hermit Street Playground in Roxby Downs on September 13, 2005 The damage occurred sometime between Friday, September 9 and Monday, September 12. The stairs on the playground were extensively damaged and numerous glass bottles had been smashed in the area.

On September 13 an 18-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for driving without due care, failing to display ‘P’ plates and failing to carry a driver’s licence after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a collision on the corner of Pioneer Drive and Olympic Way, Roxby Downs.

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TOUR...Parliamentary secretary Gary Nairn joined Tina and Barry Wakelin in a tour of Olympic Dam last week, headed up by BHP Billiton government liaison Kym Winter-Dewhirst, left.

Nairn visits Outback communities and OD OLYMPIC DAM... Parliamentary Secretary and Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Gary Nairn visited Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam last week.

Mr Nairn joined Federal Member for Grey Barry Wakelin and Liberal candidate for the State seat of Giles Tina Wakelin on a tour of Olympic Dam.

OLYMPIC DAM...The 2005 Olympic Dam Family Day will be held on Saturday, October 15, from 10am-4pm. The event will coincide with the summer opening of the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre Swimming Pool, which will be open for all the community for free swimming all day.

The 2005 Family Day marks the 30th year since the discovery of the Olympic Dam orebody in 1975, and the event will acknowledge WMC Resources’ contribution to Roxby Downs, and welcoming BHP Billiton to the region.

History buffs will be fascinated with footage shown all-day in the Outback Cinema – a selection of short films from discovery of the orebody in 1975 through the ‘hey day’ of the expansion in the late 90s and right up to present day. Displays in the auditorium will illustrate Olympic Dam’s development since the discovery, as well as tell visitors all about BHP Billiton, the mine’s new owner.

Richardson Place will be closed for the day, with rock climbing on the lawns in the middle of the town. In addition, the infamous Roxby Rocket will provide all-day rides for kids both young and old alike on the school oval, there’ll be face painting, giveaways for all, and the star of the day – Humphrey Bear!

There will be a free barbecue lunch at midday as well as drinks and iceblocks for everyone who attends.

Kids - look in this issue of The Monitor for a colouring-in competition entry form - color-in the picture of Humphrey and you could win some great prizes and even meet the brown bear himself, who will present the winners with their prizes on the day!

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OD update OD UPDATE...Welcome to OD Update, your update of what happened in the last month at Olympic Dam (OD).

Brought to you by OD Public Affairs, this is where you can learn about how the operations works, keep in touch with all the latest OD news, and have your questions about us answered.

BHP Billiton integration update…The three-month official integration phase of Olympic Dam into BHP Billiton has now been completed. Branding on site has been a key focus and all signs and vehicles have been replaced with the appropriate BHP Billiton branding (as pictured below).

Other changes, such as new uniforms for all employees, will soon be implemented.

OD TEAM...The Olympic Dam Leadership Team at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam (from left) Vice President Mining Mike Spreadborough, Asset Maintenance Improvement Manager Bruce Coates, Vice President HSEC Alison Hartman, Vice President Finance Paul Dunn, Vice President Smelting Justin Bauer, Vice President Maintenance and Engineering Jason Schell, Vice President Processing Gary Sutherland, and Asset Leader Dean Dalla Valle.

Underground spouses visit days…Spouses/partners of Olympic Dam Mine (ie. non-processing) employees will soon have the chance to see the underground world for themselves at two ‘Underground Spouses Visit Days’ in October. Scheduled for Saturday, October 8 and 22, the days will provide an opportunity for locals to better understand their spouse’s unique working environment, and will include a short drive-around of the underground mine. Invitations have been mailed to eligible spouses – contact OD Public Affairs on 8671 8100 with any queries you may have.

Family day…The 2005 Olympic Dam Family Day will be held on Saturday, 15 October. See the advertisement in this issue of The Monitor for more information.

Sponsorship…As part of its commitment to the local community, BHP Billiton provides sponsorship for a range of initiatives, events and projects. Recent events we have supported include the RFDS Auction and Golf Day, Roxby Downs Tennis Tournament, Roxby Downs Racing Club’s Annual Race Day, as well as the upcoming Woomera Town Ball.

GOT A QUESTION?...Need to find something out about OD? Email your questions to The Monitor news@themonitor.com.au and we’ll answer them in the OD Update next month!

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New chiropractic service in Roxby Downs FAR NORTH…Right now is always the best time to start looking after your health - and that’s exactly why Access Chiropractic Centre in Whyalla is happy to announce its new, expanded service in Roxby Downs and the Far North.

Drs Allan and Malina Judge of Access Chiropractic Centre have great pleasure in welcoming Dr Aaron Bridge, as an Associate Chiropractor to their practice.

Dr Bridge, his wife Crystal and their two children Asher, 2, and Mia, two months, recently moved to Whyalla from Alberta, Canada.

With Dr Bridge’s qualified assistance, Access Chiropractic Centre will now be practising on a weekly basis, in Roxby Downs, Port Augusta, Cowell, Cleve,

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Upon completion of his chiropractic studies, he accepted an associated position in Alberta where he practised until recently.

Chiropractic is a family affair for Dr Bridge - his father, three uncles, eight cousins and his younger brother also practice chiropractic in Canada and the United States.

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CHIROPRACTOR...New local chiropractor Dr Aaron Bridge, his wife Crystal and their two children Asher, 2, and Mia, two months, recently moved to Whyalla from Alberta, Canada.

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World’s largest lunch Local couple farewelled ROXBY DOWNS… Long-time locals Peter and Kathy Wooldridge leave Roxby Downs early next month for Townsville, Qld, where Peter will take a position as engineering manager for Ausenco.

The parents of three have been highly visible in the community – Kathy as community health nurse, former citizen of the year, recipient of the national nursing excellence award and a key figure in health, education, sporting and community groups.

Olympic Dam engineer Peter was formerly chair of the RDAS governing council, and adult education tutor, coach and umpire for local sports.

When Peter starts his new job Kathy will enjoy a little sand, sea and sunshine while she seeks work.

READY TO ORDER…Getting together for fun and for the World’s Largest Lunch in Roxby Downs this month, from left, Pina Parker, Tracey Warneke, Caroline Wakelin, Kerry Leonie Yates, Kerry Worby and Di Court.

LUNCHING…Jo Leane, Karen Russell and Manda Hollins with Bianca, seven months, enjoying the World’s Largest Lunch at the Dunes Café in Roxby Downs. Organisers thanked the Roxby Downs Community Club for their donation of a ‘dinner and drinks’ voucher for the event – won by Karen Russell.

WORLD’S LARGEST LUNCH…Lyn Bishop and Anneke Botes, at the Dunes Café collecting donations for Leukaemia research at the World’s Largest Lunch. The team raised more than $110.

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FRIENDS FAREWELLED...Long-time locals Peter and Kathy Wooldridge will move to Qld next month.

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Netball Association’s disappointment A comment on comunity spirit Dear Editor, The 2005 netball season is almost over and will end with our Grand Finals and Presentation Night on Saturday 24th September.

However, the Roxby Downs Netball Association would like to express their disappointment with not being able to use the only facility in Roxby Downs to stage their Presentation night due to the extremely high cost of hiring the Auditorium.

As a non-profit sporting club who pays thousands of dollars to use the Cultural Precinct

each year, we find it quite unaffordable to pay another $350 to be able to use another part of that complex for one more night.

We take this opportunity to publicly thank the Olympic Dam Football Club whole heartedly for letting us use their clubrooms for our Presentation Night, which otherwise might have been cancelled due to lack of affordable facilities.

Tracy Dear, on behalf of the Roxby Downs Netball Association Committee.

Right of reply - club presention nights Dear Editor, Any sporting group regularly using the Cultural Precinct-managed facililities has also been allowed free use of the facilities for their presentation nights.

This had been the case since I took over management of the RDLC more than four years ago.

Recently, volleyball presentations, senior basketball finals and even Woomera and Districts Football League mail medal have all been hosted, within the facility for free.

Just this calendar year, we

have allowed these groups to run their own bar, during these events, to raise funds for their individual sporting groups.

Sporting groups who do not use the facilities under normal circumstances are still able to host their presentations at the facilities for $350, and run their own bar.

Roxby Downs Netball is entitled to free use of our facilities – as they did last year – but those arrangements have to be made through the leisure centre management, who were not contacted this year.

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This confusion over Netball’s use of the Auditorium has been very unfortunate but we encourage all users of the managed facilities – which includes the tennis courts and ovals in Roxby Downs – to contact me directly to arrange their events in the future.

These arrangements can only be made through me – not through reception staff, who are not empowered to provide free useage to the community.

Laurence Duggan, Manager – Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct.

To the non community minded person or persons. Do you appreciate what a wonderful town we live in?

We have a community radio station RoxFM that is run by volunteers that are community minded and give their time to bring pleasure to the residents of Roxby.

On Saturday night someone non community minded person or persons destroyed the radio station window. Not only is this an expense and inconvenience the radio station, but I’m sure that you, that person or persons would be the first to loudly complain if there was no radio station.

It up to you! Become one of the community minded population in this town and stop this senseless vandalism.

Wendy Osborne, Roxby Downs.

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Farewell to friends I’m sure I speak for many, who know much better than me, how much Kathy and Peter Wooldridge will be missed in Roxby Downs.

I don’t know Peter, and I was only just starting to know Kathy through Roxby Roadsafe.

The Kathy I was just starting to get to know lived up to everything I have ever read or heard about her – a remarkable, compassionate and caring lady with a massive store of knowledge and

experience, which she put to good use for community benefit, and a great sense of humour to boot.

Enjoy your time in the sun Kathy, and take some time out to catch lots of dinners before you inevitably follow your true nature and throw yourself back into volunteering to help others.

May you and Peter always fare well, because you certainly deserve to do so.

Bev Clark, Roxby Downs.

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MINI-MONITORS Mini-MonitorNEW ARRIVALS

A night out with Dad

JACOB...Arianne and Michael Nucifora of Roxby Downs proudly announced the birth of their son, Jacob, born August 31, 2005, at Ashford Hospital weighing 3374g (7lb 7oz).

Jacob was welcomed by big brothers Benjamin, 4, and Joshua, 6.

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ABOVE...Demi and her Dad - Scott McKay creating coloured salt sculptures at Roxby Downs Kindergarten.

TOP...Nikolas Tidy and dad Steve get creative at the craft table during one of Roxby Downs kindergarten’s Father’s Day sessions.

TOP RIGHT...Eirian and Michael Beswick get busy at the craft table during kindy’s Father’s Day night.

TANYA…Tanya Togara turned two on September 22, 2005.

JAYME...Jayme Mansell is five, today, September 29, 2005.

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Chrissy’s thirst for travel The future of youth in Roxby Downs ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs resident Chrissy Bradford, 23, has been travelling around the world since she was 17.

“I spent a year in Brazil, went to France, Thailand, traveled throughout Thailand, New Zealand and the UK,” she told The Monitor. “I met my South African partner in London.”

When her travels brought her to Roxby Downs, she decided to share her love of travel with others - taking on the position of tourism officer at the Roxby Downs visitors information centre.

“I got into tourism because I wanted to make travel easier for people,” she said.

“When I first wanted to go to London I went to a travel agent for advice and she said ‘I’ve never been there, I can’t tell you anything about the place’ and right then I knew what I wanted to do.

“Since taking on the traineeship position, I’ve learned so much about our region.

“There’s a lot going on here in Roxby Downs - it’s a very interesting place and then you have all the different attractions of Woomera, Andamooka, Olympic Dam. “I just love when people come back to me and say ‘you were right, it was worth thevisit’.”

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TRAVELLER...A thirst for travel and a love of adventure brought Chrissy Bradford to Roxby Downs and her new position as tourism officer at the Roxby Downs visitors information centre.

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Hands-on training for hairdressers HANDS-ON...Natalie Neville and Tony Gentile, centre, demonstrate new techniques to Tandales apprentices Kelly Spillman, left, and Kylie Dietman, on models Gaylene Crane and Hayley Vonsnarksi.

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spread perception amongst young people that there is little wrong with high levels of consumption, irrespective of age.

Many report that large numbers of parents are well aware of, and often support, teen drinking.”

“Teen pregnancies have been an issue for young people, with alcohol featuring as a factor in approximately half of these pregnancies. Alcohol also featured in five rape cases.”

Communication concerns and clashes of priority between Roxby Downs Area School and local parents were discussed.

Olympic Dam operations was also slammed for subsidising Adelaide-based education for the children of its employees, despite the fact that “the company also contributes financially to the area school on an annual basis…the policy is seen to significantly undermine the growth and success of the school”.

Local police resourcing was seen as an issue in address-

ing youth-related crime and issues.

• Parenting methods and priorities were also addressed by a series of stakeholders, including youth themselves.

Mr Wade has heralded the report as the first step in a comprehensive plan for youth development in Roxby Downs, in cooperation with the Roxby Downs Community Plan and the Youth and Families Forum.

To read the report, collect your copy from Tom Beever in Roxby Downs at Roxby Downs Council.

Log onto www.roxby downs.com to discuss the youth issues that most concern you with other local stakeholders, or have your say in The Monitor by emailing news@ themonitor.com.au.

And keep reading your community newspaper for a detailed overview of the report on October 13, 2005.

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Roxby Downs’ newest hairdressers were treated to a hands-on workshop with Adelaide trainers Natalie Neville and Tony Gentile last week.

Tandales apprentices Kelly Spillman and Kylie Dietman joined their fellow team-members in learning the latest techniques in long hair cutting.

The group was also led through a refresher in colouring techniques.

“This kind of hands-on experience is invaluable for our apprentices,” business-owner Taryn Chick told The Monitor.

“Our apprentices are very important to us, we couldn’t operate without them, and it’s important they get the best training.

Tandales Hair and Beauty has been operating locally for almost 20 years and, in that time, has hosted 10 apprentices and dozens of work experience students.

“We’d invite the community let these girls test out their skills - it’s cheaper for clients and great hands-on experience for the girls,” Mrs Chick said.

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P&F report

Healthy lunchbox hints HEALTHY EATING...It is great for children and teenagers to have a wide range of food to eat at lunch or snacks each day.

Bringing food from home is a good way to save money and be healthy.

There are lots of ways to make the lunchbox tasty and fun.

Cut up fruit for children – more appealing and more likely to eat it.

Add a surprise to the lunch box like a sticker, message or a joke Try to include your child/ren in making their lunch.

Teenagers can do it themselves!

Ask your children to write a list of foods that they would like in their lunchboxes (healthy of course!).

Suggest to them to help you with “lunchbox shopping”.

Use a frozen “icepack” to help keep lunches cool so children want to eat it.

Here’s another great idea for school kids – big and small.

Mini Pizzas (makes four serves) Ingredients: 4 x wholemeal or multigrain English muffins.

4 x teaspoons tomato paste.

1 x cup reduced fat grated cheese.

Try any of these toppings: 1 x cup of cup of any chopped or grated vegies: capsicum, zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, etc.

4 slices of chopped ham, a small tin of baked beans or a small tin tuna.

Method: Preheat the oven to 180oC, or set grill to medium.

Split each muffin and spread each half with tomato paste.

Your child can help to decorate the pizzas with topping and sprinkle the top with cheese.

Put the pizzas in the oven or under the grill until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble.

Take them out of the oven or grill.

Let them cool then wrap in plastic and place in the fridge or freezer until needed for the lunch box.

Students ‘have-a-go’ at tennis HAVE-A-GO...Tennis coach Andrew Thomson joined, from left, Lewis Grantham, 11, Jamie Bishop, 11, Tamika Mansell, 11, Bryce Stolz, 10, and their fellow Year 5 classmates for a Milo Have-A-Go tennis workshop last week. All RDAS students enjoyed the opportunity to hone their tennis skills as part of the annual program.

A crazy way to spend the day

Buddy of the week

MIXED-UP...Michaela Mooney, 8, Hannah Rigden, 9, and Asha Pedler, 9, supported the student voice in raising around $600 on ‘crazy mixed-up day’.

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Footprints on the sand are not made by sitting down.

Upcoming Ev ents CRAZY Events ...

Reuben Sept 30

Last day of Term 3 2pm dismissal

Oct 17

First day back, Term 4

Oct 19

P&F Meeting 7.30pm

Oct 21-30

Children’s Week

Oct 22

P&F Market Day

Oct 25

Governing Council meeting

Oct 28

P&F Quiz Night at the Oasis Restaurant.

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Dear Parents and Friends, Welcome to the last newsletter for this term.

Our P&F Market Day on September 17 was a busy one.

Thankyou to all parents who donated drinks to be sold at our P&F Coffee Corner, thank you also to parent helper Jenny Longmire and daughter Rebecca, we raised $139.

The next Parents & Friends Market Day will be Saturday, October 22 and our next P&F meeting will be held after school holidays, on Wednesday October 19 in the school staffroom. All are welcome.

Parents and Friends Quiz Night will be Friday October 28 at the Oasis Restaurant at 7.30pm.

There will only be 96 tickets available, with tables of 6 people.

Tickets are $12 each and are available at our next Market Day P&F Coffee Corner and at Desert Décor.

Thank you Taryn and Geoff Chick for assisting us with our ticket sales.

P&F Quiz Night is a popular and fun night so get in quick to get your tickets and see if your table can take home the Gnome of Knowledge, as well as some great prizes donated by sponsors and community members.

All money raised benefits the students of our school.

Happy holidays.

Annette Jackson, for the Parents and Friends Committee.

Sutton, 7, and Kyle Bell, 6, got ‘crazy’ at RDAS last week.

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BUDDY OF THE WEEK…‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards were awarded to R-2 Winner – Nina Fernandez and 3-6 Winner – Brodie Noble Bush this month.

Congratulations to these students who received achievement awards at the recent R-6 Assembly.

Year R-2 Achievement Awards: Miss Underwood – Joel Longmire, Matilda Cordy.

Miss van der Hucht – Lachlan Elliot, Drewe Swann.

Mrs Pedler – Inca-Jayde Lyon, Jared Vonsnarski.

Mrs Zeptner – Gabby Schofield, Hailey Crowhurst.

Mrs Cormack/Mrs Van Laarhoven – Jessica Doherty, Hunter Fairlie.

Mr Petty – Ethan Dadleh, Chloe Allen.

Miss Steele/Mrs Ramsey – Jakob Noll, Amy Rigg.

Miss Orchard – Julia Weltner, Brad Johnson.

Miss Campbell-Colquhoun/Mrs Christall – Lane Whittaker, Nicole Scholefield.

Dance/Drama – Keely McAskill, Jessica Brind.

Year 3-6 Achievement Awards: Mr Jones – Michaela Mooney, Jeremy Andrews.

Miss Berryman – Connie Maturana, Tyler Kelsey.

Miss Arthur – Nikita Trewartha, Madelyn Carthew, Brodie Noble Bush, Josiah Whittaker.

Mr Bice – Shelby Kynoch, Andrew Hartman, Callum Watt, Ashton Golding.

Mr Gera – Blake Warneke, Emily Lepinath, Nikhil Sabharwal.

Mrs Partington/Mrs Haddock – Sarah Blackie, Jamie Langdon-Oates.

Miss Hollitt – Lauren Lyden, Ryan Adamson.

Mr Summerton – Brodie Farnham, Phoebe Elson.

Dance/Drama – Leroy Doran, Brooke Molyneux.

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PREPARING FOR UNI...University representatives met with senior students at RDAS this month to discuss career opportunities.

Investigating career opportunities UNIVERSITY VISITS...On Monday September 5th Roxby Downs Area School was visited by two separate groups of university representatives.

The first group spoke to a number of students from Years 10-12 who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in health.

Three medical students from Adelaide University spoke about different career pathways, including nursing, physiotherapy, dentistry and medicine.

The second presentation was aimed at students who intend to follow some form of higher education, whether through university or TAFE. The presenters, Mr Graham Brookman and Ms Annette Davey explained the process of application to interested Year 11 and 12 students.

Applications for 2006 need to be in by the end of September so the visit was very useful for many of our students.

SBNA success for students C O N G R AT U L A TIONS... Congratulations go to Year 12 students Paige Aldenhoven and Melissa Roach who successfully completed their Certificate II in Retail Operations as part of their School-Based New Apprenticeship (SBNA) Studies.

SBNAs are an excellent opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students to stay at school and complete their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) whilst still being a paid member of the workforce.

STUDY SUCCESS...Paige Aldenhoven and Melissa Roach successfully completed their Certificate II in Retail Operations as part of their School-Based New Apprenticeship (SBNA) Studies this month.

On-air antics RADIO FUN...

Ryan Worby, 11, and Jade Bishop, 10, DJ for RDAS students during the school’s lunch-time radio program. The program is run by student volunteers with teacher Ben Summerton.

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Dear Parents and Friends, Farewell and Good Luck…We fondly farewell our Receptionist, Mrs Ros Boothey, who will be taking leave for the 4th term and then retiring.

She finishes up Wednesday this week.

Ros and her husband Colin have been part of our school community since the first day the school opened. She has worked for DECS for 28 years working at Kimba Area School for 10 years before coming here.

She has been an integral member of our Front Office staff for 18 years and has been the face every “new” parent see when enrolling in the school.

We congratulate and sincerely thank Ros for her wonderful contributions to the school over many years. We wish both Ros and Colin all the best for the future as they “build” in Cowell.

Choir Festival…Congratulations to all members of our Primary Choir who travelled to perform with others from around the state at the Festival Centre in Adelaide.

These students were fine representatives of our school and we congratulate them and Choir Trainer, Mrs Cheryl Boothey, on a job well done. We thank Mr Summerton, parent helpers – Wendy Lee, Ann Shields, Colin Nicholls, Tim Sonter and ‘Grandma Perry’ for their assistance on the trip.

Year 9/10 SASSSA Basketball…Congratulations and well done to the Year 9/ 10 boys and girls who travelled to Whyalla on Monday 26th September to compete in the Far North/Eyre Peninsula Secondary Schools Basketball competition.

Both teams played extremely well, with the girls’ team winning the Div II final.

Many thanks to Joel Roberts for driving the school bus and umpiring, Leigh Devlin and Chrissie Weaver for coaching, and to Shane Hodgson who learnt a new skill on the day and scored all the games.

Quality Assurance…Many thanks to those parents who have taken the time to fill out and return the recent Quality Assurance survey sent home to those randomly selected. We are grateful to those parents as their responses help to focus on areas that we may need to improve or maintain.

We always strive to provide the best learning opportunities for our students and we appreciate any constructive advice that will assist us in this endeavour.

Parent/Teacher Interviews…Many parents have taken the opportunity to make a time recently with their child/ren’s teacher to check on their progress in school.

It is imperative that there is a strong partnership between parents and the school.

If by any chance you have not had an interview and you would like one please contact your child’s teacher to arrange one either before the end of term or early next term.

Flinders University Students…Last week we had six final year teacher graduates spend time in our school.

This gives them a taste of what it is like to teach in the country. As many of you would know there is a shortage of teachers, particularly in specialist areas, and we take every opportunity to encourage graduates to teach in the country.

Building Safety…Many buildings built prior to 1984 have often asbestos-related materials used in their construction.

As a result maintenance/building workers need to be alerted to the safety precautions needed in any buildings with this present.

From time to time we have a query as to the safety of I Block as some cement fibrous material has been utilised in these building.

We have this building inspected yearly and we have been assured that they are completely safe learning areas.

Health can only be affected by inhaling a large number of fibres that could be released into the air through cutting, drilling, grinding or sanding these materials.

Vandalism…Unfortunately we suffer vandalism from time to time.

Last weekend a window was broken in Ms Arthur’s classroom and a CD Player stolen.

We ask community members to take an active role to watch over the school particularly during holidays and weekend periods.

The police have been asked to be especially vigilant over this time.

We will be pressing charges against anyone who is trespassing on school property.

End of Term 3…The pressure is beginning to build for our Year 12s as they strive to complete projects and prepare for final exams, which begin in Week 4.

We wish them well over these final weeks.

School will be dismissed at 2pm this Friday, September 30.

We will be holding a final R-12 Assembly in Stadium 1 at midday and all parents are welcome to attend.

We thank everyone for their support of the school this term.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable two weeks holiday time with their children.

We look forward to everyone returning safe and well on Monday, October 17.

Jim Michalanney, Principal.

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“Consumers don’t always realise that they are wasting time putting in air conditioning without appropriate insulation – they just end up paying exorbitant power bills,” Peter Burner of Cool and Cosy told The Monitor.

“On top of that, you need to protect against the setting and rising sun by using shutters to keep out the radiant heat through your windows and get the best of your cooling systems.”

Cool or Cosy visit Roxby Downs regularly to install their range of high-wall split systems, designed specifically to the company’s stringent requirements and offering a five-year warranty on parts and labour.

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Grand opening of new paving centre in Kadina AUSTRALIAN PAVING CENTRE...Home builders in Roxby Downs can now access a massive range of masonry products through a new business in Kadina.

One of Australia’s most comprehensive ranges is now available to regional South Australians at the new Australian Paving Cen-

tre (APC) – Yorke Peninsula/Mid North.

APC – Yorke Peninsula/Mid North now offers a huge range of quality paving, brick and block products from its new showroom on Port Road in Kadina.

Backed by the buying power of 27 manufacturers, the new APC store will

also offer a range of specialised services include brick-cutting and trailer hire.

Sand and cement is also available along with a range of side products including kit pergolas, letter boxes and plenty more.

The centre offers customers, both home and trade,

APC Yorke Peninsula/Mid North will offer customers monthly specials and regular sales all backed by an expert team of locals who will advise you on products and installation requirements.

some excellent project ideas, including paving, wall, step and retainer wall products in a huge range of products and styles.

And if your looking for ideas it’s as easy as APC – the new showroom, built by local tradespeople is a real showcase of project ideas.

The new business will hold an official Grand Opening on the weekend of October 8 and 9, and has extended

an open invitation to customers to join the celebration and take advantage of some great opening specials.

Australian Paving Centre Yorke Peninsula/Mid North is located at ort Road, Kadina ph 8821 2077 or email apckadina@australian paving.com for more information.

Australian Australian Paving Paving Centre Centre Grand Opening Celebration Sale Satur da ober 8 Saturda dayy Oct October & Sunda ober 9 Sundayy Oct October

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Local builder’s summer services GARRY BAKER BUILDING… Roxby Downs’ longest-running building business now offers an expanded range of services – just in time to make your summer as comfortable as possible.

Imagine lying back in your own pool or spa during the hottest days of the season – well, with Garry Baker Building, that dream can be a reality.

Whether you’re installing a pool or spa, or just updgrading your current outdoor living area with new pool fencing, paving, retaining walls or pergolas - Garry Baker’s local team

can get the job done.

If it is finance holding you back we can arrange that too. Kerry Dunn of Mortgage Choice visits our office on a regular basis and can arrange very competitive home loan rates, allowing you peace of mind that you can afford the luxuries of life we all dream of.

And it’s not just outside that can benefit from the team’s expertise – Garry Baker Building is currently offering Air Conditioner summer start-up services for just $42.50 plus GST - including a ‘mini dose’ to keep your air conditioning running smoothly and hygieni-

cally through the hottest months.

Garry Baker Building is now a warranty agent for LG, as well as supplying and installing air conditioners at very competitive prices – so if Garry Baker Building is where the experts go…shouldn’t you go there too?

To learn more about the huge range of pool and spa services at Garry Baker Building, or to take advantage of the team’s summer start-up services for your air conditioning, or to arrange finance – chat to the friendly team by telephoning 8671 1353.

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Come and see the friendly team at Garry Baker Building or give us a call and see what we have to offer to make your summer more comfortable and relaxing!

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Beauty really is skin deep Five star service in Roxby Downs SKIN THERAPY. See the difference that specialised skin treatments makes to your skin at the Lavender Beauty Clinic.

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Friday, September 30 – Tuesday, October 5 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory – Rated: PG. Fri 7pm, Sat, Sun, Tues & Wed 3pm.

Sky High – Rated: PG. Sat, Sun, Tues & Wed 12noon, Sun & Tues 7pm.

Friday, October 7 – Tuesday, October 12 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory – Rated: PG. Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed 12noon, Tues 7pm.

Sky High – Rated: PG. Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed 3pm, Fri & Sun 7pm.

LAVENDER BEAUTY CLINIC…Today’s technology and beauty treatment means women no longer need to feel unhappy with their complexion.

Adelaide business Lavender Beauty already caters for Roxby Downs clientele looking to improve their features or develop a better appearance.

Qualified Dermal Therapist Kim Chi Pham (Bachelor of Health Science, specialising in Clinical Dermal Therapies) has bought her expertise to the Lavender Beauty Clinic, located on Addison Road in Pennington, and a wide range of up to date beauty and cosmetic treatments.

Procedures include deep medical skin peels, botox injections, facial lifting by Multi Lase, dermabrasion and permanent make-up, as well as a large range of specialist skin services, and all at affordable prices.

For more information about Lavender Beauty Clinic and to arrange an appointment ph 8447 8484.

Lavender Beauty Clinic is located at 2\75 Addison Road Pennington.

Calling Stall Holders – Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors Be a part of the 2006 Outback Fringe Festival Twilight

Market.

Saturday April 8 – 4pm to 10pm Showcase your talents and products and join the main street festivities!

The Twilight Markets will include vendors, a street parade, live performers, workshops and fabulous entertainment.

FIVE STAR ROLLER People working shift work have SHUTTERS…Five Star Roller found the roller shutters perfect Shutters, owned and operated by for blocking out light so that they John Yull, began in 1997 – origican enjoy a good sleep, even durnally in Adelaide. ing the day.

“I’ve been installing for the last “They also help to keep your eight years,” John told The Monihouse cool in summer and warmer tor. “And now, our service is availin winter, and they are a huge able to Roxby Downs homes and boost to security,” John said. businesses.”

“I am keen to assist people to In October last year John and his match the best design and colour wife Sherry moved to Port Pirie, for different types of windows and and continued to offer the best servhouses.” ice and advice when it comes to The right roller shutters enhance the look and function of your new not only the look of a house or roller shutters. office, but the value as well. The John has the experience of installshutters are available with manual ing thousands of roller shutters to winder controls, in electric or 12 homes across Australia, all the way volt solar-powered, and even with from Darwin to the far West Coast a remote control. of South Australia and central and They can also be hard-wired to the western Victoria to New South smoke detector in your home for Wales and ACT. added security, according to John.

“I also do repairs to basically any “There are various applications,” make and model of roller shutters,” FIVE STAR...John Yull of Five Star he said. Five Star Roller Shutters Roller Shutters will visit Roxby John said. come with a five-year guarantee Roller shutters add to the appear- Downs next month. Photograph and full insurance coverage. “You ance, security and value to your courtesy of The Flinders News can even stagger the purchase. home or business, according to the The shutters don’t all have to go operator and they are available in a wide range of colours in up right now,” John said. “Others can be added six to 12 order to suit each individual house. months later to stagger the expense.”

Five Star Roller Shutters has low overhead costs and can Five Star Roller Shutters provide a prompt and courteous save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars by dealing service for its clients – staff are prepared to travel – and direct.

John promises to leave your home clean on completion of The shutters are made from roll-formed aluminium and are the job. injected with a polyurethane foam filling that insulates John Yull will be visiting Roxby Downs in the first week of against heat, cold and noise.

October -to book an appointment, telephone 0413 861 199.

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS

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COUNCIL SNIPPETS AUSTRALIA DAY Upcoming Works...The Bushfire AWARDS 2006 Prevention Committee has recently had a meeting,

with changes to the CFS Act and the upgrade of the Bushfire Prevention plan to be addressed.

Council has ordered a number of replacement electricity meters for Axehead Road, Finniss St, Pioneer Drive, Wilaroo Street and Eyre Court – customers are advised that changeover of meters will take 10-30 minutes approximately for each meter, however, contractors will be flexible with change over times to suit individual customers. Council is expecting to change in excess of 200 meters this year and work will commence mid to late October 2005.

Target of verge parking throughout the township.

Weed spraying throughout the township.

Complete plant room upgrade at the swimming pool complex.

Completed Works...Weeds clean up around town water supply pump stations.

Electrical, Telstra and gas service connections to 23 Tiliqua Crescent.

Technical design on the pool plant room and upgrade has now been completed.

Works in Progress...Sewer Pump Stations E, F and G have been having problems with massive quantities of oil and fat causing blocking to pumps and pipe work. Council reminds residents to refrain from placing fat and oil into household drains.

Repairs to sprinklers in Richardson Place due to vandalism.

Due to increased vandalism during the last few weeks, repairs have been undertaken in the Lions Park, and most recently to damage to the Radio Station laminated window.

Upgrade to the swimming pool at the Recreation Centre.

Parking...Ongoing parking control action is being undertaken around town with several warning notices being issued. Residents are reminded that parking in the Richardson Place Bus Zone is restricted to buses only and that along with parking on road side verges is a traffic offence subject to the issue of infringement notices.

Road Closures...Will take place in the southern subdivision due to site works.

Vandalism...Council urges all residents to report instances of vandalism to the police and Council. This is your community and your rates are being wasted by these types of action so your help is essential.

Rates...Rates for the 2005/06 financial year have been declared and Rates Notices with accompanying Budget and Rate Summary Explanation have been issued. First instalment is due on 30 September 2005.

Water and Electricity Accounts...Water and electricity meters are currently being read. Please ensure that there is safe access to your meter.

Dog Registrations...Dog Registrations for the 2005/ 06 financial year became due and payable from the 1 July 2005. Grace period for registrations expired on 31 August 2005. Thereafter an $80 expiation fee applies.

Local Website...Visit your local updated website. New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com.

Street Lighting...Is there a street light not working near your home? Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identification for repair.

Rubbish Collection...Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection.

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

Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154.

Council Office Hours – General...Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm.

Council offices will be closed on Monday, October 3, 2005 – Labour Day Holiday

Richardson Place PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Email - roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After Hours Emergency Contact Ph - 0418 892 870

Roxby Downs is a unique and wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

This is a direct result from ordinary people within our community accomplishing and achieving extraordinary things.

Now is your opportunity to identify those people and events within our community which, over the past twelve months have:• made an outstanding contribution, • have given outstanding service to the Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam communities over a number of years, • have demonstrated a willingness to give of their time, talents and energy to ensure that Roxby Downs continues to thrive and remain the great place that we can all be proud of.

Australia Day Award nomination forms are available now from the Roxby Downs Council.

Nominations close Monday, November 28, 2005 at 5pm.

Nominations are now being sought for the 2006 Australia Day Awards in the following categories:Australia Day Citizen Award To be eligible, the person must be 25 years or older on January 26 next.

Australia Day Young Citizen Award To be eligible, the person must be under 25 years of age on January 26 next.

Community Event of the Year Award Presented to the person/group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the year.

Nomination Forms are now available from the Roxby Downs Council, Richardson Place Nominations close 5.00pm on Monday, November 28, 2005

Notice of Road Closure Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

NOTICE Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby Downs Council on 20th September 2005 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 9am Saturday 15 th of October 2005 unil 4.30pm Saturday 15th October 2005.

ROAD:

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EVENT:

Olympic Dam Family Day

ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS:

Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place, and Tavern Road

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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 and attached to the exemption.

COUNCIL STAFF...Roxby Downs Council last month welcomed new customer service officers Erin Woolan and Kelly Treloar. While Erin, 25, grew up locally and moved back to Roxby Downs last year to be closer to family - Kelly, 23, worked on several mining sites before joining the Olympic Dam operations team last year.

Both women are seeking new challenges in their council roles.

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 WJ Boehm Administrator 20 September 2005

FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October Infuzion Youth Outback 05 Tour Saturday, October 8 Roxby Downs Auditorium 7:30pm, all welcome!

Ph: 8671 0573 (no alcohol) Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Wednesday, October 12 9:30am to 11:00am Bring along a friend month.

Coffee morning Phone: 8671 0867 RDAS P&F Meeting Wednesday, October 19 7:30pm, School Staff Room All Welcome!

Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Friday, October 21 9:30am to 11:00am Guest speaker - Senior Regional Dietician - Managing Fussy Eaters

RDAS P&F Market Day Saturday, October 22 RDAS P&F Quiz Night Friday, October 28 Oasis Restaurant 7:30pm, tickets $12 each available from Deser Decor & from the Market Day, October 22, P&F Coffee Corner November 2005 Woolbalers B&S Glendambo Saturday, November 26 Phone Leah Giles 0400 858 071

Woolbalers Recovery Glendambo Sunday, November 27 Phone Leah Giles 0400 858 071 December 2005 Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant December 17, 2005 Live entertainment kicks off at noon.

Book your float now!

Ph Alex Barker – 8671 0010

Register your event FREE in your community newspaper.

Phone 8671 2683 or email news@themonitor.com.au to book your event in ‘What’s On!’ The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council.

The Roxby Downs Council News page is a paid community service, provided by the Roxby Downs Council.

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COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE The Roxby Downs Community Plan Update page is a paid community service, provided by the Roxby Downs Council.

COMMUNICATION STRATEGY ‘Communicating Widely’ is an important cornerstone in the delivery of the Community Plan.

Keeping the wider community fully-informed and educated stimulates discussion, debate and action.

Communication methods will include press, radio and the Internet.

The Monitor has made a full page available each fortnight to report on the activities of the Community Board, Forums and Partnerships and to distribute news and information about the Community Plan.

Today’s inaugural page provides a snap shot of what has been happening behind the scenes over the last few weeks.

FAMILY AND YOUTH Family and nect with Youth Ofsporting and ficer Tom community Beever has groups and set up an oflink into volunfice in the teering opporCultural Pretunities. cinct (across In times of the courtyard crisis people from the can contact Doctor’s surTom for help in gery), in resolving R o x b y issues causing Downs. anguish.

Accessibility Tom can proand confi- SUPPORT...Family dentiality are and youth officer Tom vide assistance t h r o u g h fundamental Beever has hit the confidential to the role ground running after counselling, and this cen- his recent friendship, tral location appointment. guidance or reis the perfect ferrals. spot to pop in for a chat.

Tom’s job includes actioning The definition of family is strategies associated with the wide reaching and covers all Strengthening Families age groups.

Program.

It is important to remember Supported by BHP and the that everyone who comes to Health Service this program live and work in Roxby is part will help promote healthy of a family. families and strengthen their Tom can be contacted on ties with the community.

8671 2892 and is available by Tom will help families con- appointment if required.

BUSINESS FORUM ANNIVERSARY! Today, September 29, is a symbolic day in the history of the Community Plan.

In 2003 the first meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board was held and in 2005 we celebrate the first edition of Community Plan Update.

The inaugural Board was established to provide overall direction and advice on the development of a Community Plan.

With the Community Plan now finished we are now embarking on the next exciting stage – implementation.

Many thanks go to the original board members— Phillipa Weltner, Ben Garwood, Mel McCarthy, Karen Grantham, Wayne Morris, Wendy Osborne, Brenton Smith, Justine Ward, Jason Wilson, Rev. Tom Beever, Fr Jim Monaghan, Kathy Wooldridge and Bill Boehm for their tireless efforts, enthusiasm, and commitment to the strategic process.

To date eleven nominations have been received for the new Board and interviews are currently being organized.

The composition of the new Community Board will be announced in the coming weeks.

It is anticipated that there will be a mixture of old and new faces.

SUPPORT YOUR SPORT The first meeting of the Sports and Recreation Forum was held on September 14.

This meeting targeted those who had expressed an interest in being part of a steering group.

Those present will help establish a forum that addresses issues surrounding sport and recreation.

The next 18 months are important for sport and recreation because of the expansion and the need to plan for future growth.

The Forum is an opportunity to guide the way sport is delivered and tackle issues such as volunteering and funding.

One of the major points of discussion during the meeting was the need to have representatives from all sporting and recreation groups involved.

It was decided that all groups be invited to nominate a representative to attend a meeting on October 19.

At that meeting the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary will be elected.

This will set the ball rolling to establish an incorporated Association.

The next step for the Forum will be to review the strategies, goals and timeframes detailed in the implementation framework. .

One of the suggestions to come from Wednesday’s meeting was to include a sporting calendar in the new Welcome Pack for new residents.

Alan Male, a consultant with extensive background in sport and recreation facilities development and strategic planning, has been engaged by Council to work with the Forum and individual clubs to identify current and future needs and issues.

His expertise will be a valuable resource.

its own right.

People who nominated All those for the Busipresent ness Forum agreed to enattended an courage inaugural other busimeeting on nesses to be12 Septemcome inber. volved noting that it This was the was imporfirst of the six tant to Forums to achieve a meet since balance the Commuacross all nity Plan was sectors. completed.

CHAIRMAN... Local Many busibusinessman Mark The purpose ness sectors of the first Beenham has been are repremeeting was elected chairman of the sented in to elect in- Business Forum.

R o x b y terim officers Downs inso that the process of establishing an in- cluding retail, contractors, corporated association can tourism and hospitality, financial and real estate services begin.

Mark Beenham from and home based businesses.

Beenham Elite was elected as A subsequent meeting of the Chairman and Jeremy Martin Business Forum was held on from Eurest Support Services September 26, to enable the group to review the goals, as Deputy Chairman.

Alex Barker, in his capacity strategies and timeframes deas Executive Officer of the tailed in the Implementation Forum, will act as Secretary. framework.

Ray Goldie, who facilitated The outcomes of that meetthe meeting, explained that as ing will be reported in the an Association the Forum will next issue of Community Plan be able to apply for grants in Update.

HAVE YOUR SAY! Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the Board meetings or Forums.

Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that you want passed on for consideration at any of the meetings.

If so please send an email to Michelle Hales Executive Officer of the Community Board community@roxby council.com.au or send a letter to Michelle at PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

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23a & 23b Hermit Street – “Another Blue Chip Investment!” Pair of brick veneer maisonettes comprising 3 bdrms, all with BIR’s, spacious lounge and dining with access to entertaining area, gas kitchen with ample cupboards and range hood, bathroom with shower recess, vanity unit and bath. Ducted evap cooling and gas space heating, carport UMR, pergola, easycare front gardens, concrete sleeper retained lawn and garden areas to rear. Close to all amenities and both tenented @ $250 per week. $430,000 11 Alberrie St– “Add this to your Investment Portfolio!” Family home of 3 good sized bedrooms all with BIR’s, large rumpus, spacious lounge & dining, gas kitchen, ducted evap air-con & ducted gas heating. 2 driveways, 2 garden sheds, leased @ $300 p/w until June 2007 with right to review rent June, 2006. $254,950 2/46 Aquila Boulevard – “Investment Treasure Chest.” Built in 1998, three bedrooms all with built in robes, spacious lounge, dining & kitchen.

Full length front bull nose verandah. Ducted evap cooling throughout. Carport under main roof, pergola, garden shed. Auto irrigation. Leased @ $250 p/w till April 2006. $210,000.

6 Coolibah Drive – “Investment with a difference”. Executive family home of 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite, BIRs to all, large formal entrance, formal dining, good sized lounge and family room. Double carport, swimming pool and entertaining area, heating, cooling and 2 Colorbond sheds.

Leased at $365/week. $325,000. Web ID 779884.

211 Government Road Andamooka –“The Opal Palace, Nest or Invest.” Spacious family home of 3 bedrooms (large masters), huge tiled lounge with feature double doors to front and hallway, good size dining area, beautiful updated timber kitchen with heaps of cupboards including island bench and utensil drawers, gas stove and range hood, large updated bathroom, large enclosed rear verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy stone retaining walls, another side pergola area - excellent for entertaining. Parking x 2 in carport, workshop, storage area and aviary. Sereral rock gardens and local stone retaining walls, excellent views from front verandah, air conditioning and more. inspection a must. $149,950. Web ID 795213.

33a & b Bopeechee St– “Another Gilt Edged Investment!” Pair of masonettes on one title offering 3 bdrms all with BIR’s, spacious lounge & dining, gas kitchen, ducted evap air-con, gas wall furnace, new drapes & curtains, c/port UMR, garden shed & both tenanted at $240 per week. $379,950 Lot 600, Government Rd, Andamooka –“Solid Brick Investment.”

Solid brick, 2 bedrooms, both carpeted, lounge, kitchen and dining all tiled, r/c air con. Garage, car port and 2 partially furnished on 2091m lot. $97,500

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SELL BUY & RENT

property spotlight - Raine & Horne

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Patrick's Place Kadina's Finest Residential Development

RAINE & HORNE...The Opal Palace is a spacious family home of three bedrooms in Andamooka with a huge, tiled lounge with feature double doors to front and hallway, good size dining area, beautiful updated timber kitchen and large bathroom.

Outside is a large, enclosed rear verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy stone retaining walls and another side pergola area. As well as parking, workshop, storage area and aviary.

OPAL PALACE...This Andamooka Inspection is a must - phone David home offers real Outback comfort Murley 0412 050 200. for an investor or home-buyer. property spotlight - Lin Andrews Real Estate

(situated off Cornwall St, Kadina East)

BLOCKS ARE SELLING NOW...

All services underground - power, water, common effluent Bitumen roads and concrete kerbing From only $58,000 Selling agents: Warmington Bros. First National 6a Graves St, Kadina. Ph 8821 3666 www.warmingtonbros.com.au

12 MIRRA ST...This Roxby Downs property offers an easy-care lifestyle.

Southern Flinders Ranges 436 SCENIC DRIVE, NAPPERBY Knight’s Cottage (Bed & Breakfast) All offers considered over $375,000

12 MIRRA STREET

“IF YOU EXPECT THE BEST - THIS IS THE PROPERTY FOR YOU” Offering an easy care lifestyle is this exec home. A huge 4br home + 1br unit. Immaculate, 4 good size brms all with bir’s, ensuite to main. Open plan kitchen/dine/living areas, quality window treatments and floor coverings, ducted evap a/c, sep laundry.

Outdoor area features grdn shed, dble c/port, in-ground pool, lawn & verandahs. The unit is excellent quality & incl own bdrm, kitchn, bthrm and living area. Perfect for a teenage retreat or even be rented privately?? A viewing of this home is an absolute must, there is nothing required to be done to this property.

$320,000

30 FINNISS STREET

“A ROCK SOLID INVESTMENT IN ROXBY” 4br family home with lease to BHP Olympic Dam Operations (formerly WMC) till 26/10/2007 + renewal options for $1,238.39 per cm. Repainted throughout & new carpets, wir and ensuite to lge master br. All other brs incl bir’s, open plan living/dining/kitchen with gas stove, immaculately kept inside and out. Duct evap a/c.

Decent size block, small gdn shed, u/c single c/port, lawn area, u/c & paved outdoor ent area, of space for the kids.

$260,000

60 PIONEER DRIVE

“SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS & HOMEY” Well maintained family home. 3brs, all inc bir’s, near new kitchen inc pantry, living room with gas heat, duct evap a/c, ceiling fans. floor coverings & window treatments in excellent condition. Exterior packed with features inc large workshop, dble carport, outdoor entertaining area in-ground spa, awnings to the front, large vegieplot area, lawn & chook yard. Potential rent $330-340pw.

An outstanding property nestled on 10 acres, 2 acres of gentle undulating park like setting and 7 acres of fully fenced paddocks and sown with barley, ideal for the horse lover. The home and property have been meticulously maintained, comprising of many features including 3 bedrooms (2 with built-ins), large lounge room with combustion heating & bay windows opening to a formal dining area. A well appointed kitchen overlooks the casual meals / family area with sliding doors leading to the well established courtyard which is full of greenery. A double garage is under main roof with direct access to the main home. Other features include a modern 2 way bathroom, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, a spa room, 52 x 30 shed, implement shed, kangaroo yard and orchard yard.

Separate stone cottage is currently operating as a Bed & Breakfast with a RAA 3½ star rating. It is fully furnished with ducted air-conditioning and would be suitable for the extended family.

162 Ellen Street, Port Pirie

Phone: (08) 8632 1511 Fax: (08) 8633 0411 www.lavisrealestate.com.au

$270,000

4b CACATUA CLOSE

“GREAT RETURN - LOW RISK INVESTMENT” 3 bedroom courtyard home, open plan living, dining and kitchen, ducted evaporative air-conditioning, master bedroom located at the front of the property and the other bedrooms are located to the rear. All bedrooms include bir’s, 2-way bathroom with access from master bedroom as well. Low maintenance outdoor area including under cover shade area with cement, single carport and extra room to park other vehicles. Currently leased to excellent tenants for $300pw until June 11, 2006.

$230,000

34a & 34b TILIQUA CRESCENT

“BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW” 2 x brand new 4br executive courtyard homes (on their own titles).

Front entry to home is through the formal lounge. Master bedroom enters from lounge and includes an ensuite and wir. All other bedrooms are reasonable size. Quality floor coverings throughout including floorboards, carpets and tiles. Open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Well equipped kitchen including stainles steel appliances and pantry, ducted reverse cycle a/c, master bedroom including bath and fully enclosed shower, both properties have been very tastefully decorated throughout and also feature top quality fixtures. Sliding door access to the outdoor entertaining area, lawn area large carport area with automatic rollers doors and low maintenance front and back gardens. Both properties leased for $360p/w each for 12 months.

$280,000 per property

1-3/67 PIONEER DRIVE 3 X 2 bedroom furnished units. All leased for $260 - $270 p/w. **SORRY, SNAPPED UP WITHIN HOURS OF LISTING**

RACT UNDER CONT$520,000 LORRAINE AUBREY 8671 2000 or www.linandrews.com.au

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Contact Tania Noonan with 17 years property management experience.

For an information pack or further details, please call Tania on:

0438 797 687 Property Sales Consultant: Geoff Chick ......................................... 0417 816 738 Real Estate Manager: Martin Stringer ................................... 0417 897 159 Property Manager: Tania Noonan ..................................... 0438 797 687

LIN ANDREWS REAL ESTATE…Offering a very relaxed and easy care lifestyle, 12 Mirra St is a fine example of an executive home in Roxby Downs.

This property offers a huge four-bedroom home, plus a wellappointed one-bedroom separate unit.

Absolutely immaculate throughout, this home offers four good-sized bedrooms, all with builtin robes, ensuite to master bedroom, a master bathroom that is central to the other bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living areas.

The finishing touches make the difference, with very good quality window treatments and floor coverings throughout.

There is access available through a sliding door to the outdoor entertaining area from the dining room, ducted evaporative air-conditioning and separate laundry with exterior access also.

The magnificent outdoor area is packed with features including manicured gardens, an under cover outdoor entertaining area complete with fish pond and copper, large garden shed, double carport, in-ground swimming pool, lawn area and extensive verandahs.

The separate unit is also of excellent quality and includes its own bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and small living area.

Perfect for a teenage retreat or could even be rented out privately - it’s up to you.

A viewing of this home is an absolute must, there is absolutely nothing that is required to be done to this property you would simply have to move in and that’s it.

For further details, contact Lorraine Aubrey at Lin Andrews Real Estate - Roxby Downs on 8671 2000.

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CARAVAN for sale 1977 Viscount 14ft requires work, basically sound. POA. Phone 0408 885 527.

Conveyor Belt Technicians Roxby Downs RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR

MOTOR VEHICLES FORD FALCON EA (Blue) - automatic, air-conditioning, power steering. Very good condition $3,000. Reg UOP 634.

Phone 0428 868 968.

LAND CRUISER BJ 73, 1985, 4 cyl diesel engine, requires replacement, otherwise good condition, 340,000 km, WBP-384. $1,500. Phone: 0439 682 142.

Apex Fenner, market leader in the manufacture, installation, splicing and maintenance of conveyor belting has positions available due to expansion of operations.

FULL TIME POSITION A rare opportunity to join one of SA’s fastest growing family real estate businesses.

We are looking for an energetic person to be our front of office contact.

As Receptionist/Administrator, you will utilise and develop your secretarial skills to provide support for the Property Management and Sales Team.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to: · Secretarial and general office duties including greeting clients, typing, phone answering and filing. · Receipting of rents, payment of accounts, bank reconciliations and general trust accounting. · Maintaining stock lists and updating of websites.

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In your trusted position as the Receptionist/Administrator, it is imperative that all information handled is treated in a confidential manner.

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The successful candidate will have well developed communication skills, professional presentation, outstanding customer service skills, an ability to work in a team situation, a willingness to learn and be successful in their chosen career and be knowledgeable in computer applications such as the Microsoft suite of programs.

AGM September 29, 2005 8.00pm Upstairs at the Leisure Centre All positions open

by the close of business on Friday, 7th October 2005 giving full details of any experience and qualifications.

15 Finniss Street: 3 bdrm home, master with ensuite & WIR, BIR to second bdrm, new main bathroom, sep toilet. Good sized lounge, dining room, kitchen with dishwasher and lots of cupboards. R/C air-con plus ducted evap cooling, gas heating, sliding door to outside entertaining area, in-ground salt water pool with solar heated spa, pool shed, large garden shed & carport. All this for $345 p/w. Small pet only.

3 Pioneer Drive: 4 bdrm, main with ensuite, BIR’s, good sized lounge, kitchen, dining room, gas heating and cooking, dacuted evap cooling, fully fenced in-ground pool, pergola, shed, easy walk to school and shops.

Available September 28. $365 p/w.

Call Penny Coleman:

0434 124 719

NO STRESS NO FUSS FOR RENT (Roxby Downs) Immaculate 3/4 bedroom home in quiet cul-de-sac.

Heating/cooling, large rumpus room, double garage and workshop. Large under cover outdoor entertaining area.

Must see. $400p/week. Phone (08) 8150 1677 or 0411 313 373.

FOR RENT (Roxby Downs) Quality well presented 3 bedroom home in great location. Heating/cooling, large kitchen dining and lounge. Easy to maintain yards, complete with garden shed and covered outdoor entertaining area. $360 p/week. Phone (08) 8150 1677 or 0411 313 373.

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A driver’s licence is essential. A trade background or other skills certifications would be considered an advantage.

If this is you, send your application to Branch Manager Apex Fenner, PO Box 131, Welland, SA 5007, or

Drop into our Richardson Place office during business hours to have their photo taken.

e-mail: martin.gooding@apexfenner.com.au

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Warren Andrews on (08) 8234 1212

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The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper requires a Graphic Designer.

Our Graphic Designer will: • Design logos and advertisements electronically to clients’ specifications.

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No direct experience required, but a great eye for detail and a quick learner on complex computer programs beneficial. Give it a shot. We will train the right person.

Please forward resume and examples of design work to: The Manager, The Monitor PO Box 72 Roxby Downs SA 5725 or email to admin@themonitor.com.au

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Unit 2 & 3 / 30 Myall Street: 2 bdrm brick unit with ensuite to main, BIR’s, lounge / dining / kitchen. Small backyard, R/C air-con, quite & set back off the street, lock up garage. $265 p/w avail end September.

11 Myall Street: 4 bdrm family home, main with ensuite & WIR, BIR’s to other bdrms, lounge, dining, kitchen, gas heating, ducted evap cooling. Large fenced rear yard, small shed, carport. $325 p/w. Pets negotiable.

Have a “can-do” and positive attitude, Be physically fit, Be customer service driven, Have a professional approach.

Should you have any questions please contact:

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3/40 Bopeechee Street: 2 bdrm unit with BIR’s, open plan lounge/kitchen, ducted evap air-con, small yard. $200 p/w. NO PETS.

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AGM Royal Flying Doctor Service will be holding their AGM on Tuesday, October 11, 7:30pm at the Roxby Downs Club. All Welcome!

Rentals Available:

The successful applicants will:

Please email your application to:

or come into the office at Shop 3 Richardson Place (next to Post Office).

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Celebrate your child’s birthday in

Real estate experience is not essential, as on the job training will be provided.

Come and Support the future of Junior Football

LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs Aero Club, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, Jim Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy 0417 810 494.

We are looking for 4 experienced Conveyor Technicians to work as part of a new team we are setting up at the Olympic Dam site in Roxby Downs, SA. Experience in steel cord belt splicing would be beneficial.

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Pt Pirie & Adelaide Depots Antique & Household Removals Local, Interstate & Country Storage & Delivery Specialists

Ph: 0427 716 173 Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie

NEW CLASSIFIED PRICES FREE...‘For sale’ to the value of $50 or ‘to give away’ classifieds are FREE for the first 25 words and $5 for every extra 20 words in 10pt Arial.

GENERAL...General classifieds are $8 for the first 20 words and $5 for every extra 10 words or part thereof. $12 for the first 25 words in 11pt Arial. $8 for every extra 20 words. $15 for the first 25 words in 12pt Arial. $11 for every extra 20 words. $2 for every line of bold text up to five words. $5 for a 2pt box around your advert. $22 for a photo one column wide, to a depth of 5cm.

Lavrick Engineering Motor Mechanic required for busy workshop in Olympic Dam Servicing / repairs to all makes and models.

Air-conditioning servicing / repairs.

Licences: Truck (medium / rigid) / Forklift.

Ability to work as part of a team and unsupervised, wages negotiated depending on experience and qualifications. Above award wages.

Any enquiries please call:

0418 815 436

Send applications to: Service Manager Lavrick Engineering PO Box 21 Olympic Dam SA 5725 Applications close Monday October 19, 2005.

AN opportunity has arisen to work for the friendly team at Zippy Cleaning. A cleaner is required to clean a school in the Roxby Downs area. Monday to Friday. Shifts between 3:30pm – 7:30pm. Casual rates apply. Phone 8363 9865.

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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

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Church Times

Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Sunday 10.30am and Sunday School – 9.30am Roxby Downs Christian Community Church Sunday 10am

Andamooka Community Church Sunday 2pm Desert Springs Church Sunday 10.00am at the Roxby Downs TAFE College.

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RFDS AUCTION & GOLF DAY

BENNY AND THE WETS...The Hammond family competed as ‘Benny and the Wets’ on Golf Day. BACK NINE...Team Vaughan’ on the 13th hole. More than 80 golfers competed in the 15th annual RFDS Golf Day at Roxby Downs last week.

COUNTRY CLUB GIRLS...Golf Day was again popular with the all-ladies teams in 2005, from left, Emma Kelsey, Sarah Berg, Mel Teterin, Belinda Hemmett and Corinne Delbridge pulled their socks up for the 15th annual RFDS Auction and Golf Day.

AUCTION...While crowd numbers were lower than some years, enthusiasm was high at the 15th annual Roxby Downs RFDS Auction and Golf Day.

RFDS GOLF DAY… Chris Simpson, Gavin Slade, Josh Bryant, Neil Pickers scope out the ‘lay of the land’.

Photographs - Neil Ryan

FAMILY AFFAIR...Joshua Earle from Port Augusta lines up for his shot, while Rebecca, Richard and Kathy watch on. RFDS Auction and Golf Day boasted a series of family-friendly events and novelties.

GOLFERS...

Jason Bickley and Clive Skinn trek the ‘front nine’ on RFDS Golf Day on Saturday, September 15, 2005.

TEAM ROOS...Team Roos takes the ‘back nine’ in relaxed style at RFDS Golf Day on Saturday, September 17.

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Netball grand finals Locals join City to Bay Fun Run A-GRADE...Premiers the OD Devils, from left, back, coach Andrea Freeth, Rikki Weaver, Belinda Ramsey, Denise Trewartha, Carol Lindner, front, AimeeLee Elson, Asha Shinnick, Grace Hollitt and Nicole Richter.

LOCAL RUNNERS...Far North participants in the annual City to Bay Fun Run included Ellen Litchfield, Jamie-Lee Oldfield , Mark and Rachel Young.

BEST & FAIREST...A Grade best and fairest runner-up Asha Shinnick with winner Cassie Cooper.

U18 PREMIERS...T-Birds, from left, back, Steph Woodall, Lorraine Girdham, coach Megan Barlow, Megan Crawford, Paige Aldenhoven, Kayla Langdon, coach Meaghan Kiely, front, Emily Traeger, Roxanne Henfry, Sariana Zamora and Shelby Davies.

U13 PREMIERS...The Bullets, from left, back, Mackenzie Frank, Tamara Haibridge, Kelly Reid, Hailey Vonsnavski, coach Paige Aldenhoven, front, Elizabeth Gray, Alicia Roberts, Jess Weltner and Jess Reid.

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B-GRADE...Premiers the OD Devils, from left, back, Kylie Dagleish, Louise Reid, Amanda Partington, Camille Bennie, Andrea Freeth, Jane Jones, front, Rachel Lange, Sarah Weston and Emily Lockyer.

U11 PREMIERS...The Shooters, back, from left, coach Lorraine Girdham, Emily Daly, Maddison Rhodes, Anneka Farnham, Jamie Bishop, front, Taryn Sykes, Suzanne Kruger, Chloe Lange and Chantel Pillar.

FUN RUN…A group of Roxby Downs residents joined the record-breaking 19,500 people who walked, ran or wheeled their way through the annual Sunday Mail City to Bay Fun Run on September 18, 2005.

Rachel Young completed the 12km run with her husband, Mark, in just over an hour.

“I am still bouncing of the walls.

“It was unbelievable definitely worth the effort,” Mrs Young told the Monitor, Ellen Litchfield from Wilpoorina Station, Marree also participated, doing the 12km walk.

“It was heaps of fun. A good way to exercise, have fun with friends and raise money for a needy cause,” Ms Litchfield said.

“I’m definitely going to do it again next year, and hopefully get more of my friends involved.”

All the Far North contestants finished the Fun Run in good form, catching up after the race to enjoy the stalls and entertainment.

Roxby Downs Leisure Centre staff hope to get a group from the local gym together to train up for the 2006 Fun Run. Keep watching The Monitor for more information.

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Taking power beyond the Horizon • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • AIR-CONDITIONING • GAS FITTING Olympic Dam Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets PO Box 64 Roxby Downs

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QUICK AND SIMPLE LOANS* *Finance and insurance arranged through Capitalcorp Financial Services Adelaide.

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Junior tennis JUNIOR TENNIS…The first official Roxby Downs Junior Tennis Tournament was held on Sunday 25th September at the Lions Park Courts.

Two participants were selected from each age division to represent Roxby Downs at the Regional Tournament to be held in Port Pirie in November.

Representing the U/16 boys will be Robert Hamblin and Nick Fernandez. Representing the U/14 boys will be Kieran Connell.

Representing the U/12 boys will be Thomas Hombsch & Nick Hombsch. Representing the U/12 girls will be Hannah Wurfel and Emily Daly.

The tournament results are as follows: U/12 boys Thomas Hombsch defeated Nick Hombsch 6 – 4, sportsmanship award Tim Harbridge U/12 girls Hannah Wurfel defeated Emily Daly 6 – 3, sportsmanship award Sarah Vanlaarhoven U/10 champion Jackson Thomson, U/10 runner-up Jonty Dear, sportsmanship award Fletcher CrafterKing.

Division 2 champion Tyson Hill, runner-up Jack Daly, sportsmanship award Adam Ryan.

Michelle Thomson, Junior tennis reporter.

Local basketball premierships

WOMEN’S A-GRADE...Premiers the Devils, from let, Andrea Freeth, Denise Trewartha, Narden Edmonds, Bec Schultz, Asha Shinnick Teagan Coombes, front, Kath Bennett, Nicole Richter and Amie-Lee Elson.

MEN’S A-GRADE...Premiers the MPR Magpies, from left, back, Sam Hall, Kit Williams, Matt Gow, Desi Taylor, Paul Inglis, front, Todd Whittaker, Brett Elson and Cameron Green.

PHOENIX...Mark Butterworth puts some real power into his spike during last week’s game again Benders.

Volleyball results

B-GRADE PREMIERS...The Cougars, from left, back, Kaidi James, Terresa Moyle, Tammie Hill, Jade McPhail, front, Cassie Cooper, Courtney St John-Fairlie and Rachel Sheppard. Absent - Linda Evans.

C-GRADE PREMIERS...Tandales, from left, back, Teagan Kelly, Chrissie Weaver, Erin Asplin, Andrea Freeth, Emily Lockery, front, Cher Male, Jane Jones, Kelly Spillman and Taryn Chick.

VOLLEYBALL… Roxby Downs indoor volleyball results from September 19, 2005, are as follows: A-Grade - Benders 84 defeated Phoenix 83 (D Lowe).

B-Grade - Tigers 109 defeated Block It 79 (B Hemmett). Nancy’s 139 defeated Tri Hards 79 (K Hobbs).

Results from September 12, 2005, are as follows: A-Grade - Benders 72 defeated Prophets 70.

B-Grade - Tigers 113 defeated Tri Hards 76 (N Jones). Nancy’s 107 defeated Block It 80 (G Wood).

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TRIED AND TRUE...Alpine Constructions’ locally-built homes come with a variety of extras already included in the price – double carport under main roof, driveways, paving, substantial verandah area, airconditioning and heating, even floor coverings and built-in robes, all on a solid raft footing foundation.

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ALPINE CONSTRUCTIONS… Long-running local builder Alpine Constructions is offering, in conjunction with BHP Billiton, House and Land Packages in Roxby Downs to all eligible BHP Billiton employees this month.

Alpine Constructions has been building homes in Roxby Downs since 1986 and is now BHP Billiton’s preferred builder for Olympic Dam’s latest land offer to employees.

“There’s a lot of hidden costs in building, but because we’ve been working so closely with Olympic Dam for so many years

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we’ve been able to lay everything out on the table for our clients,” local project manager Lee Young told The Monitor.

“Don’t risk all the extra costs on a transportable that, after you pay the big bucks, simply may not be compliant - Alpine offers the entire package, ready to move in, with no hidden costs.”

Alpine Constructions has been building homes in Roxby Downs since 1986 and is now BHP Billiton’s preferred builder for Olympic Dam’s latest land offer to employees.

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built more than 400 homes in Roxby Downs since the town was established and is now offering new house and land packages.

“In fact, when you’re shopping around for your new builder, it’s smart to take our specifications with you and ask our competitors to quote for the same work and inclusions – you’ll be surprised at the price difference,” Mr Young said.

“These homes are built to a superior specification and all of BHP Billiton’s requirements, so before you go somewhere else for your new home – make

sure you’ve got the whole story.

“With Alpine - who already has approval from lenders and mortgage insurers for Roxby Downs purchasers may need as little as five per cent deposit to buy a home, and you could move into your new, three-bedroom home for as little as $315 a week.”

Some banking conditions do apply, so please talk to your local Alpine project manager Lee Young – 0438 812 158 – about Alpine Constructions’ new house and land packages in Roxby Downs.

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Reach more readers in The Monitor BODY CHALLENGE...More than 25 people completed the 12week body transformation challenge at Roxby Downs Gym this month. successful challenge and we’re all just blown away by the results,” Duggan told The Monitor.

“The feedback we’ve received - about the lifestyle changes people have made - is very rewarding.

“Anyone can lose a little bit of weight - but to change your whole lifestyle is a real achievement.

“People had so many different reasons for joining the challenge - and so many of them surpassed their goals.”

A third body transformation challenge will be held in early 2006.

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BODY CHALLENGE...

More than 25 people completed the Roxby Downs Gym’s second ‘body transformation challenge’ last week.

Participants in the lifestyle and fitness program lost a combined 58.6kg of body fat and 531cm of body mass during the 12week program.

For the first time, first prize was awarded to two equal winners - Robert Gray and Lee Reynolds.

Robert Gray lost 9kg of body fat during the challenge and reduced his resting heart rate by an incredible 29 beats per minute.

While Lee Reynolds lost 8.5kg of body fat and significantly improved both her fitness and strength.

“I’ve just met so many nice people through the gym - that’s really been the best thing about the challenge,” Reynolds told The Monitor.

“I feel great and I want to thank everyone at the challenge for their support.”

Program coordinator Michelle Duggan congratulated the body challenge participants and applauded the gym instructors for their dedication to the program.

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Prize does not include personal expenses and is subject to availability, seasonal restrictions and the Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism. Post your entry to “Phil Hoffmann Travel Competition”, PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or drop into the entry box at the static display in the Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Competition starts August 18, 2005 and finishes last mail 5pm, December 8, 2005. Total prize value is $934.40. Competition will be drawn at The Monitor office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on December 9, 2005 at 12 noon and the winner will be informed by phone. Winner will be published in December 15 edition of The Monitor Newspaper. “SA Lic No T05/3324”.

Desert Dirt Kart Club Night meeting 7.00pm start October 15, Saturday Roxby Downs Golf Club Stroke MM / AGM

Pool Pool Season Begins Saturday October 15, 2005 Buy your pool membership before October 14 and receive a book of vouchers to the value of (including free cinema tickets, ice creams,

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coffees and much more, valid for six months.)

For more information call the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre on: 8671 0500 Pool season passes now available: Family $169 Individual pass for 10 years and older $85 Individual pass for under 10 years $55 (only sold with an adult pass)

October 16, Sunday Desert Dirt Kart Club Practice Day 1.00pm October 20, Thursday Milo Have-A-Go Cricket. 5-6pm at the oval. Fees collected during this session ($30 per participant).

Phone: Dave Boyle 0427 001 743.

October 21, Friday Roxby Downs Junior Basketball, Level 0 Umpires Clinic. 7:30pm at the Rec Centre. All Senior & Junior players welcome. Contact: Andrea Freeth: 8671 1561 or Bev Roberts: 8671 0634 October 22, Saturday Roxby Downs Golf Club Closing Day Ambrose October 22, Saturday Roxby Downs Junior Basketball season commences.

Fees to be paid in full by the 3rd game, (November 5).

October 29, Saturday Roxby Downs Golf Club Presentation Dinner October 29, Saturday Dirt Circuit Fun Night Racing starts at 7pm October 29, Saturday Roxby Downs Junior Basketball - at stadium November November 5, Saturday Roxby Downs Junior Basketball - at stadium.

Fees to be paid in full by this game.

November 12, Saturday Desert Dirt Kart Club Night meeting 7.00pm start November 13, Sunday Desert Dirt Kart Club Practice Day 1.00pm

Nippy Gym Due to increasing popularity and requests from parents, Nippy Gym will now be held 3 mornings per week commencing in term 4.

Nippy Gym will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at the regular time of 9:30am – 10:30am in The Auditorium.

Prices are:

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20-visit passes are also available.

For more information, phone 8671 0500.

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Dirt circuit state titles in Roxby DIRT CIRCUIT...Roxby Downs will host Round 2 of the Dirt Circuit Racing state titles this weekend.

The Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club will host the two-day event at the Red Dunes Raceway on Opal Rd, Roxby Downs.

Scrutineering begins 9am on Saturday, October 1. Practice will run from noon to 3pm.

Admission will be free on Saturday.

BOC Gas and Equipment Mechanical Repairs Air-conditioning New Car Servicing & Warranty

The community is invited to watch the social class racing and burnout competition, from 7pm.

Championship racing will begin 9am, on Sunday, October 2 - admission $10 for adults and children under 16 free - followed by trophy presentations on Sunday night.

Car and bar facilities available.

For more information phone Steven Webber - ph 0419 819 085.

Split System Air Conditioning We look after everything - FREE in-house measure & quote; expert installation; FULL 5-YEAR WARRANTY on all parts and labour; complete after sales service.

Portable Air Conditioners The “do it yourself”installation gives you the power to take one home and be in air conditioned comfort just minutes later.

Enviro Shutters Add value and security to your home with our unique profile, customised, modern and easy to use.

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Golf Day raises $49,000+

AUCTION & GOLF DAY...Top - fun and novelties for all the family; the Pink Ladies add a little class to the Golf Day while, bottom, auctioneers Kym Elson, Richard Earle and Graham Warren call in the bids.

photographs - Neil Ryan

EYE ON THE PRIZE...Neil Pickers checks out the fall of the green with Gavin Slade during the annual RFDS Golf Day at Roxby Downs. For more photos from the RFDS Auction and Golf Day, turn to Page 20.

AUCTION & GOLF DAY…The 15th annual Roxby Auction and Golf Day raised almost $50,000 on Saturday, September 17 for the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

While final figures are still being tallied, the donations stand at around $49,000 this week.

“The day was excellent – it exceeded all expectations,” local RFDS Auxiliary president Shirley Gow told The Monitor. “A big thankyou to all those who, in any way Delivered or drive in - either at all, helped on the day – especially the Golf Club, the way you could save heap$.

Auxiliary and Richard Earle of Landmark Auctioneers.”

The Roxby Downs Auction and Golf Day is SA’s single Houses, cars, boats, you name it... biggest Outback fundraiser for the RFDS, but the local We probably have it in stock. community supports the service all year around,” Mrs Gow told The Monitor.

“On auction day day the auxiliary handed over $100,000 which was collected locally in the 2004/2005 financial n year. So, a big thankyou must go to the community Ope ! who give generously every year.” s y 7 da Top auction items on the day included bids of $540 for a 10kg bar of Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate and $1400 for an RFDS flag. Sporting memorabilia and toys brought Paint Supplies of SA in some big bucks, but the top-selling item on the day was the Outback Chefs dinner for $1800.

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