Specialists for home investment, business or motor vehicle lending.

Specialist Labour Hire Providers Phone: 08 8671 2450 www.mortgageforce.com.au Fax: 08 8671 0850 Thursday, November 24, 2005 Your Community Newspaper Ph: (08) 8671 2683 www.themonitor.com.au Fax: (08) 8671 2843

Out & International About STOP PRESS: Dinner New Community Board Announced Page 11 More information - Pages 16 & 17 Page 3 Safety reminder for students ROXBY DOWNS…Metropolitan Fire Services joined Roxby RoadSafe and local emergency serv- ices to host the RAAP program for Year 11 students at Roxby Downs Area School this week. RAAP is a high-impact motor vehicle accident demonstration and DVD designed to make students aware of the implications of unsafe road practices. Former Roxby Downs Area School student and MFS fire fighter Troy Clements spoke with current RDAS students about the need to learn responsible driving habits. “We’re working with the local emergency services to raise awareness of the dangers of driving inap- propriately,” Mr Clements told The Monitor. “We want these students to understand the respon- sibilities they have when they get behind the wheel. “Up here, higher speeds with highway driving, live- stock on the roads and fatigue are all a real danger for local drivers.” The RAAP presentation included the mock rescue of ‘victim’ Alison Lane from a vehicle donated by BHP Billiton’s emergency services, which was cut open by local SES and CFS volunteers.

MFS fire fighters and local emergency services both TTA-61818-5 TTA-146669 donated their time for the demonstration, which was sponsored by motor vehicle insurer AAMI.

With Christmas holidays and all the travelling Is your bank taking you for a ride? associated with them looming, local businesses Get a free home loan health check with and The Monitor hope to highlight the need to Mortgage Choice. drive safely on our regional roads. A Mortgage Choice consultant will be visiting Roxby Downs on November 25, 26 and 27. In the hopes of making some lucky reader’s Appointments can be made through Christmas travel a little less stressful, The Moni- DEMONSTRATIONS DISCUSSIONS…Former Roxby Downs Area Garry Baker Building on tor is giving away two prizes of $1000 and $500 School student and MFS fire fighter Troy Clements discusses the 8671 1353 to alleviate your holiday fuel bill. recent RAAP high-impact motor vehicle accident demonstration Working in partnership with local business! Turn to Page 23, for your chance to win The with current students Alison Lane, Josh Bishop and Roxby GARRY BAKER BUILDING Monitor’s ‘fuel fund’. RoadSafe president Mark Dalgleish. PTY LTD OPINION Letters to the Editor All ‘letters to the editor’ must be signed and dated. Faxes and emails must include a contact number and The Monitor reserves the right to edit letters according to legal obligations and space restrictions. Censorship issues raised Reporter refutes vet’s claims Aldinga LJ Hooker 8556 5249 What is art? Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Andamooka Health Services 8672 7087 Dear Editor, I was disgusted the other day when i walked into the art The letter in the October 13 edition of The Monitor from Andamooka Opal Showroom 8672 7007 At the moment, the Outback Art gallery - not due to the supposedly “offensive” piece on Dr Andrew Melville-Smith demands a response. Andamooka Primary School 8672 7018 Gallery is currently hosting an display, but rather a sign that “warned” viewers that A number of claims he makes about my report in The Andamooka Support Service 8672 7238 contents of the art may offend some viewers. exhibition by local youth - which some people view as con- Sunday Mail about cat management at Roxby Downs need Aussie Home Loans 0419 828 166 I looked at these art pieces (including my own) and yes, troversial. to be addressed. some were confronting, but isn’t art meant to be so? Beenham Building 8671 1234 For us, at the art gallery, art pro- I stand by my report 100 per cent and take umbrage to Ben Hall Removals & Storage 0427 716 173 One piece caught my eye not due to its creativity or vides an opportunity to promote the slur on my reputation by Dr Andrew Melville-Smith’s Birdsville Hotel (07) 4656 3244 originality but more because it was behind a pin board. ideas, concepts and discussion letter, and his claim that it was “poorly researched” and Broadspectrum 8671 2450 At first I thought this was a way to get people to look within our community and the “sensational”. more closely until I was told that some residents were world as a whole. Capital Corp 0421 911 228 My commitment to research was exhibited by the fact offended by its content. We also recognise the commu- that I drove 6.5 hours from Adelaide to Roxby Downs Career Employment Group 8671 3033 It is simply a woman giving birth. nity’s right to choose which with a photographer to speak to the community and offi- Clare Valley Physio 8842 1288 Yes it is confronting, yes it is in your face but it is there images it wants to view. cials in person about the issue of cat controls and a po- Cowell Electric 8671 0018 for a purpose. As a result of several complaints tential ban. Desert Springs Church 0427 663 033 Some say that their children may have nightmares but from local parents who felt that Importantly, Dr Melville-Smith failed to point out that Elders Streaky Bay 8626 1298 my question to these people is “What do your children some of the images in the gal- the suggestion of a ban on cats is written in black and Elsewhere Hotel 8675 7781 watch on TV or play on their computer?” lery were not suitable for their white in the Community Plan, drawn up by Roxby Downs children, we partitioned off cer- Council and available on the internet. Enfield Furniture 8821 2311 There is more violence and confronting images in an tain images to allow those resi- In the Environment Plan section, Goal 7.3 reads: “in- Eyebus 8671 2001 episode of ‘Zoids’ or ‘The Simpsons’ than in this art dents a ‘choice’. piece. vestigate the appropriate procedures, impacts and prac- Glendambo Outback Resort 8672 1030 At the Outback Art Gallery, we What is it about this natural occurrence that has every- ticality of introducing a by-law to ban future pets that Glendambo Mobil Service Station 8672 1092 support all artists’ needs to ex- are a danger to the environment”. one scared? press themselves and their view Home Loan Superstore 1800 089 495 It explains in the body of the report that this could in- Next door to this piece is a dead child in a coffin yet no of the world through their art. Hytorc 0412 828 060 clude cats, rabbits and ferrets. one has censored that piece of art. We recognise that youth, espe- Ian’s Great Western Hotel 8642 2781 In my story, I canvassed the views of those with an inter- I was of the feeling that people had open minds in this cially, needs a voice of its own Innamincka Trading Post 0418 322 091 21st Century. Clearly I was wrong. People are more in today’s confusing and often est in feral cat management, as well as cat owners and Dr Johncor Transport 0419 601 980 closed minded now than ever. violent world and we hope that Melville-Smith — who, it must be noted, has been sell- ing cats and other animals from his veterinary clinic which Johnston Withers 8231 1110 the Roxby Downs community All I want to ask is what next? This exhibition is by doubles as a pet shop. Lavericks Engineering 8671 0404 local Year 12 artists. These people are the leaders of will continue to choose to sup- port local youth and their art. In total, I interviewed and spoke with about 13 people LeCornu 8292 3309 our future…why are we holding them back? Jessica McKinnon, Laurence Duggan, on both sides of the issue. Leigh Creek & Regional VIC 8675 2723 Roxby Downs. Cultural Precinct Director. The overriding view was that something needed to be Lifeplan Funds Management 8236 4763 done to stop cats decimating the environment. Lin Andrews Real Estate 8671 2000 A number of people I spoke to supported a ban on future LJ Hooker Kadina / Wallaroo 8821 3666 Got something to say? Email [email protected]. cats being brought to the town. LJ Hooker Port Vincent / Minlaton 8852 1800 I interviewed the council administrator Bill Boehm, who Marree Aboriginal School 8675 8358 said he believed there was strong support for a ban in the MGA Insurance 8632 6281 town. Mortgage Choice 0407 861 273 This, too, I included in my article. Mortgage Force 13 14 97 I also included the views of cat owners who did not sup- Mt Dare Homestead 8670 7835 port a ban, and local environmentalist John Read who believed the best way to address the problem was tougher Nacos Credit Union 8671 1755 cat controls. Native Animal Network 8671 0573 The story stated in the second paragraph that residents Olympic Dam Operations 8671 8888 had suggested the ban and in no way, shape or form inti- Outback Fringe Festival 8671 2001 mated it was an official proposal or foregone conclusion. Outback Landscaping & Supplies 8671 0131 The story quoted Mr Boehm as saying this idea would be Paint Supplies of SA 8347 7171 investigated — along with other reforms. Phil Hoffmann Travel 8671 2333 All this information is correct, factual, and balanced by views from both sides. Pink Roadhouse, Oodnadatta 8670 7822 Port Augusta Public Library 8641 9151 So how is a story based on facts sensational journalism? Port Lincoln Pools & Spas 0428 826 550 As Dr Melville-Smith has indicated, the Environment Minister John Hill has not yet acted on recommenda- Quality Staff 8338 4999 tions made to it in 2003 on cat controls. Raine & Horne 8396 5181 But, in the near future at least, the issue of a ban or tougher Rivergum Homes 1800 675 706 controls in Roxby Downs is something the council will Roxby 4x4 Gear 8671 0551 be deciding on, not the State Government. Roxby Downs Area School 8671 0011 Elissa Doherty, Roxby Downs Catholic Church 8671 0925 Journalist, The Sunday Mail. Roxby Downs Community Church 8671 0270 Roxby Downs Community Health 8671 9020 Roxby Downs Community Library 8671 0660 Sympathy for sad loss Roxby Downs Council 8671 0010 Junior sports needparental support. Full story - Page 6. Dear Editor, Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct 8671 2001 Support Your Sport I read the story about Kathy Hoffman’s loss (The Monitor - Roxby Downs Leisure Centre 8671 0500 March 3, 2005) and saw how brave she and her husband Roxby Downs Lutheran Church 8671 1300 are. Roxby Downs Motor Inn 8671 0311 It is so sad, as almost every day we hear of a child dying. Roxby Downs Pharmacy 8671 2513 the Weather at a glance... As we know, death never takes a holiday - it is just some- Roxby Downs Police 8671 0370 Minimum & Maximum Temperatures for the period thing we will never understand, why young ones and loved Roxby Downs Swimming Pool 8671 0500 November 8, 2005 to November 21, 2005 ones are taken away from us? Roxby Downs Tavern 8671 0071 Date Minimum Maximum I lost a son two days after Christmas in 1987 at a popular Roxby Downs Youth Centre 0407 719 714 08/11/05 12.9° 35.8° Total Rainfall swimming hole behind the Gold Coast - that really shook RoxFM Community Radio 8671 2545 me as most of think “that will never happen to me”. That is 09/11/05 17.3° 29.8° for this period what I always thought as well. Sarah Homes 8301 8333 10/11/05 14.0° 24.2° 0mm But it did happen, and now it has been 18 years since my South Community Centre Library 8087 3494 11/11/05 16.6° 25.1° son drowned on December 27, 1987, aged 20 years. Spud’s Roadhouse, Pimba 8673 7473 12/11/05 8.7° 28.9° If I feel down, I talk to someone and share a few funny State Emergency Services 132 500 stories about my son. 13/11/05 15.0° 31.9° The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper 8671 2683 It gets me to laugh and makes me feel better, as that is the Tina Wakelin 0427 440 828 14/11/05 17.1° 33.9° way he like me to remember him by and also his funny face Woomera Area School 8673 7287 15/11/05 17.7° 32.6° Proudly and nickname ‘Porky Pig’. sponsored by If anyone ever goes near the Gold Coast and travels up to Woomera Board Office 8674 3226 16/11/05 12.6° 32.8° O’Reilly’s Guest House on a day trip, you will see the plaques 17/11/05 11.9° 36.2° for my son on the Tree Top Walk - Stephen Charles Arnold, born September 18, 1967, laid to rest December 27, 1987. 18/11/05 21.0° 34.4° Your Community Newspaper 19/11/05 18.2° 27.8° So Kathy, my heart is with you. We just don’t understand Phone: the reason for young ones to be taken away from us. The Red Listing costs $19.85 per entry 20/11/05 14.5° 31.0° Graham Arnold, or FREE with any display ad! 21/11/05 15.4° 33.0° 8671 2683 Beaudesert, QLD. Phone Stacy Oldfield on 0408 267 318.

Page 2 - Thursday, Novemver 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper NEWS

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS... Category winners at the recent Roxby Downs ‘Show, Shine and Ride’ included, far left, Peter Cloke with his ‘Best Classic Car’ 1966 OLYMPIC DAM…Olympic Dam Air- Austin Healey 3000 port will receive $707,143 to upgrade the air- Mk3 and Justin port’s security, as part of the Federal Govern- Fusco’s whose ment’s $35 million Regional Airport Funding Pro- 1964 AC Cobra won gram. Olympic Dam Airport became a security-con- ‘People’s Choice’ trolled airport in March this year and is one of 147 before ending the regional airports now required to have a transport event at security program. New security measures will in- Andamooka. clude upgraded security fencing, signage, security cameras, a master lock system, lighting and a landside secure compound. The terminal will also Successful ‘Show, be modified to create a secure area for baggage and freight. Tina Wakelin FLINDERS & OUTBACK…Flinders Ranges and Shine and Ride’ Outback tour operators were recognised this month ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs hosted its annual in the 2005 South Australian Tourism Awards. More ‘Show, Shine and Ride’. Liberal for Giles than 650 people from the tourism industry attended Roxby Downs Central Shopping Traders, AutoPro and the black tie awards ceremony involving a gala din- 105.5 RoxFM supported the event, raising more than ner and theatre-style presentation in Adelaide. $130 for Roxby Downs Youth Services on the day. 8627 7272 Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary was winner of the ‘Major Tourism Attraction’ award, while the “People knowing that the event was for RDYS, put or 0427 440 820 Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Tours were win- their coins back in their pockets and donated their ners of the ‘Ecotourism’ category. Iga Warta took notes,” Roxby Downs Family and Youth Officer Tom out the ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tour- Beever told The Monitor. “Numbers were down for ism’ category, while The Great Australian Outback the event, but support was solid.” Cattle Drive won the award for ‘Best Tourism Prod- Rev. Beever and RDYS coordinator Bec Penglase uct Marketing’. These award-winners will go on to thanked Tina ‘Twisty’ and Shane ‘Crusty’ Foster and represent SA in the national Tourism Awards in Feb- the team from RoxFM “who did a great job on the ruary, 2006. day”. “Roxby Downs Youth Services also want to thank ANDAMOOKA…Andamooka and Roxby Downs Karl Hobbs and Kane Honner who helped people reg- will host the annual Outback Tourers Toy Run on ister, took donations on the day, and assisted in the Saturday, December 3. Motorcyclists and drivers counting for the people’s choice award,” Ms Penglase will assemble in Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, said. “Roxby Downs Youth Services relies on com- at 11am to collect toy donations from the commu- munity fundraising and every little bit helps keep the nity before riding to the Andamooka Tuckabox Res- place going.” taurant. Participation will cost the donation of a new Category winners on the day included ‘Best Ute’ – toy valued at $10 or more – these toys will be do- Michelle Stevens, ‘Best 4x4’ – Barry Dellow, ‘Best nated to the region’s needy children. Presentations Bike’ – Danny Robinson, ‘Best Classic’ – Peter Cloke will be made at the Tuckabox for the ‘best bike’, and ‘People’s Choice’ – Justin Fusco in his 1964 AC ‘best Christmas outfit’ and ‘hard luck’. For more Cobra. information, telephone 0409 877 747 or 0400 848 More than 30 vehicles entered the event, ending the 969. day with a drive to the Andamooka Tuckabox Restau- PORT AUGUSTA…The entire City of Port Augusta rant for lunch. was, this month, declared a ‘dry zone’ by the State Government. The move comes in response to com- A taste of multiculturalism munity concerns over ongoing crime associated with public drunkenness. The ban will be imposed for a FAMILY NIGHT... trial period of 12 months, beginning December 1, Khalida Saud 2005. The ‘dry zone’ has been endorsed by the APY Naushaba Kilani and enjoyed the Land Council, SA Police, Port Augusta hoteliers, St Barbara’s the Port Augusta City Centre Traders Committee and Parish the Dept of Aboriginal Affairs. International FAR NORTH & OUTBACK…Drivers who speed Dinner. excessively or register a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or more will automatically lose their license for six INTERNATIONAL months, as of December 1, 2005. The ban will ap- DINNER...The ply to first-time offenders who blow 0.08 to 0.149 – annual St Barbara’s drivers who blow 0.15 or more will lose their li- Catholic Parish cence for 12 months, while penalties will be even International tougher on second and subsequent offenders. Road- Dinner was held on users caught driving 45km/hr or more above the Saturday, November speed limit will lose their licence for six months, 19, in Roxby Downs receive six demerit points and incur a fine of $500. where volunteers such as, The new restrictions aim to reduce road fatalities right, Dolly Delizo and Cecilia Espinoza served on SA roads by 40 per cent by 2010. up multicultural treats to more than 150 people. For more photos, turn to Page 11.

Christmas Day Traditional Christmas Menu available now! Prices::: Adults : $38.50 10 – 15 yrs: $25.00 Under 10’s: $10.00 See the Bottle Shop for Under 2’s: Free

your chance to WIN a Book Early: 8671 0071 Stainless Steel Jack Daniels Fridge! Santa will be visiting and every child under 15 gets a present!

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 3 NEWS Far North and Outback regional police report FAR NORTH & OUT- arrested for driving woman was re- and driving an un- In an unrelated incident, BACK… On November while disqualified. ported for drink registered/unin- on the same day, minor 19, 2005, a 32-year-old driving, while an sured vehicle. damage was caused to On the same night, a 37- ODODupdate Roxby Downs man was 18-year-old the paintwork of a mo- year-old Roxby Downs On the same Roxby Downs tor vehicle parked in day, a 25-year-old man was arrested Finniss Street. Roxby Downs man for disorderly behav- was reported for drink A 28-year-old woman OD Update…Welcome to OD Update, your monthly up- iour and refusing to pro- driving, while a second was arrested on Novem- date of what’s happening at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam vide a name and address. 25-year-old Roxby ber 10, on the basis of site. Brought to you by OD Public Affairs, this is where you Police will used video Downs man was arrested two warrants for failing can learn about how the operations works, keep in touch with all the latest OD news, and have your questions about coverage and forensic for two counts of breach- to appear in the Roxby us answered. analysis in investigating ing a restraining order. Downs Court in 2003. Underground spouse tours success…Around 120 spouses a theft of $7000 from a She has been bailed to In an unrelated incident of Olympic Dam Mine employees headed underground in local resident’s bank ac- appear at the next Mag- on the same evening, October. count. The thefts oc- istrates Court on No- Roxby Downs police The two tour days, run by volunteer employees, were a great curred over nine occa- vember 30, 2005. witnessed an accident in chance for spouses to see their partners’ unique working sions at a local ATM the Lions Park car park A 45-year-old Port Ad- environment for themselves, as well as ask all their ques- with an account debit tions, from “just what is the Hard Rock Café?” to “what when a car collided with elaide man was arrested card. Police remind happens underground?” and everything in between! a tree, causing substan- for misuse of a motor card-owners not to dis- Each tour involved a presentation by Mike tial damage to the car. vehicle, driving under close PIN numbers or Spreadborough – Vice The female youth driv- the influence, refusing a keep them with their President ing the car, who is breath analysis test, and cards, where they can be Mining, and known to police, ran driving unregistered and found. then an un- from the scene and will unlicenced on Novem- derground On November 18, 2005, be spoken to at a later ber 10, 2005. Police also tour visiting a 22-year-old Olympic time. The 18-year-old impounded his motor landmark loca- Dam man was arrested male owner of the vehi- vehicle for 48 hours, tions such as for driving without due cle was reported the fol- making it the first local the 420 plat, rail level and care, failing to stop, lowing night for permit- impounding under the crusher, produc- speeding, drink driving ting the female to drive new ‘hoon driving’ leg- tion drill, loader, SPOUSE while unlicensed. islation. Hard Rock Café VISITS... Tour guide and the mine con- Sarah Berg talks to spouses The theft of a Nokia Mo- A 49-year-old Roxby before going underground. bile Phone and a Sony Downs man was re- trol room on the surface. MP3 player was re- ported for driving and Busy time for visits…It’s shaping up to be a very busy end ported to police on No- unregistered and unin- to the year at OD, with a large number of visitors making vember 16, 2005. The sured motor vehicle on their way to our site. Some of the more high-profile visits theft is believed to have November 8, 2005.. include that by South Australian Premier Mike Rann earlier occurred at a local Li- On the same day, police this month, accompanied by a large contingent of Adelaide censed Premises on Sat- received a report in re- media. Mr Rann spent two days touring both surface and urday night, November underground operations at OD, as well as travelling up the lation to the theft of a 12, when the items were Borefield Road, visiting Arid Recovery, and also the OD wallet from the Refinery left on a table unat- Desalination Plant. Federal Resources Minister Ian area at the Olympic tended. McFarlane, accompanied by Federal Member for Grey Barry Dam process plant. Wakelin and Tina Wakelin, Liberal Candidate for Giles, will A visiting business re- In an unrelated event, on tour OD this week. ported the theft of a the same day, police re- BHP Billiton website…Did you know BHP Billiton now $730 mobile phone in employs 37,000 people across more than 100 operations in ceived a report of prop- Roxby Downs on No- 25 countries worldwide? The BHP Billiton website erty damage to a resi- vember 15, 2005. As a www.bhpbilliton.com is a great source of information about dence following a do- result of police enquir- the world’s largest diversified resources company, and is mestic dispute. The of- ies, a 17-year-old girl where you can find out all about BHP Billiton’s other op- fender is known. erations all over the world. from Roxby Downs was reported the next day for Police received a report Got a question? Need to find something out about BHP Billiton or OD? Email your questions to The Monitor theft of the phone and of damage to the new [email protected] and we’ll answer them in the OD the theft of up to $600 gnome garden at the Update next month! in mobile phone credits. Roxby Downs Area School on November 7, A 23-year-old Roxby 2005. This was very Downs woman was re- disappointing for the ported for breaching a junior students and par- bail agreement on No- ents who were involved vember 14, 2005. in its construction. On November 12, 2005, A motor vehicle in a 26-year-old Roxby Santalum Way was dam- Downs woman was aged with spray paint fined for not wearing a and illegally interfered seatbelt. with on November 7, On November 11, a 26- 2005. year-old Olympic Dam If any person has infor- man was arrested for mation in regards to the driving without lights, above reported crime or driving under the influ- any other crime, they are ence and refusing a asked to please contact breath analysis. the Roxby Downs The driver of a Holden Police Station on 8671 Commodore lost control 0370. of his vehicle, colliding Additional Police from with the drainage ditch Port Augusta and outside the CFS/SES Whyalla will be in EMERGENCY SERVICES…Local emergency Shed on November 10, Roxby Downs in the services volunteers are calling for support 2005. Police are inter- lead up to Christmas and from the Roxby Downs community before ested to hear from mem- the New Year following school holidays kick off in December. bers of the public about a recent spate of late Pictured during a mock accident the manner in which this demonstration this month, from left, front, night assaults, drink car was being driven CFS volunteers Mick Towler and Brett drivers and a general prior to the collision. Atkins, back, Keri Moss, Stephen Moss and decline in the behaviour Lol Wilton. Local emergency services are On the same day, a re- of intoxicated persons. calling for greater vigilance on the region’s port was made to police roads as the ‘silly season’ approaches. Mostly in Roxby Downs in relation to the theft of Local volunteers have been called out to for Friday and Saturday a credit card. The credit fatal road accidents three holiday seasons nights, these officers card was later used at a running, and are hoping for a more peaceful will assist the local of- local business and as a Christmas and New Year in 2005. Already, in ficers, with a focus on result a suspect has been 2005, there have been 130 road deaths on the central business area SA roads. identified. and licensed premises.

Page 4 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper MINI-MONITORS

Oldfield family welcomes new arrival Olivia May OLIVIA MAY OLDFIELD...Roxby Downs residents Tracey and Chad Oldfield welcomed the birth of their first child Olivia May at Jamestown Hospital on October 5, 2005, weighing 2466g (5lb 7oz). Olivia is a granddaughter for Larry and Betty Williams, Lyall and Shirley Oldfield, and Lyn and Geoff Murrell.

NEW ARRIVALS...Celebrate your newest family member in The Monitor - telephone 8671 2683 to book a photographer.

YOUTH REMEMBER... RDAS senior students, above, and St Barbara’s Parish School students, right, joined Remembrance Day ceremony in Roxby Downs this month. Youth join day of remembrance ROXBY DOWNS…Across the Far was currently seeking new, young North and Outback, heads bowed on members to join the RSL. November 11, 2005, in remembrance of He said educating youth would be a fallen servicemen and women. key feature in keeping the RSL and its In Roxby Downs, local students and traditions alive in the future. residents commemorated Remem- “It was great to see all the children brance Day in a ceremony led by Roxby involved out there as it helps them Downs Andamooka RSL president Bob learn what exactly these soldiers did Stainer. for our country,” Year 12 student Jess “People need to understand what these Mckinnon told The Monitor. men fought for and that they died to “Every day we see wars, all over the give us freedom,” Mr Stainer told The world, and it is important for us to re- Monitor. member those who lost their lives serv- Mr Stainer said the local RSL branch ing their countries.”

Mini-Monitor BIRTHDAYS

MIKAYLA…Mikayla Freemantle turned three on November 12.

Celebrate your child’s birthday in your community newspaper.

LIAM...Liam Eibl turns five on December 21.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 5 GOOD NEWS PAGE How can you support your child’s sport? MILO HAVE-A-GO CRICKET…”This year we have more than 70 kids par- Local parents invited to play a part in junior sporting activities ticipating in the Milo Have-A-Go Cricket activities,” junior cricket coordinator ROXBY DOWNS… Junior sports in to local tennis and Auskick coach Dave Boyle told The Monitor. “At the Roxby Downs are calling for more Shane Thomson. first session we were totally over- support from local parents. “There are people who move to town whelmed by the number of kids who reg- Coaches, parents and junior sports with great skills who should be en- istered, and had to very quickly get par- players are calling for local residents couraged, and given the opportunity, ents involved in order to handle the to actively support their sports in the to engage with their sports as either load. To date the parental involvement coming year. coaches or supporting on the side- has been good and much appreciated.” According to lo- lines,” Mr Mr Boyle said parents benefit from cal sports organ- It may be that sporting groups need Thomson told guidelines to help them support their chil- isers, more than a dren’s sport. “At MHAG it is made easy to support training for local coaches The Monitor. third of the because the SA Cricket Association has and supporters so that they can feel “Shiftworkers Roxby Downs developed printed guides describing the confident in their role. and stay-at- suggested activities to run, and copies population is Shane Thomson aged 15 or less – home parents, of these are made available each week especially, have and the kids are excited and happy to be with the majority of these children involved in at least the ability to help out – the challenge doing any sort of cricket-related game, is for them to get actively involved. regardless of how experienced the par- two extracurricular sports every year. ent helpers are.” This year alone, more than 160 chil- “Then, when long-time supporters dren under the age of eight were in- move away, local sports won’t suffer MINIS NETBALL & BASKETBALLL… because there will be other, involved ”I think parental support is vital in en- volved in Auskick, more than 30 five couraging our children to participate and six-year-olds played mini netball parents to step up and take on the in sporting activities,” volunteer Minis and more than 70 five to 10-year-olds job.” Netball and Minis Basketball coach are playing Milo Have-A-Go Cricket. Mr Thomson said children and youth JUNIOR SPORTS...Local children, from left, Emily Daly, 10, Jodie Brind told The Monitor. “To see Each of these sports is coordinated of all ages benefit when their parents Jackson Thomson, 10, Nick T the thrill on a child’s face when they and coached by parent volunteers - are involved in their sports, as does homons, 7, and Madison Evans, 10, illustrate some of the know Mum or Dad is watching - per- but more help is needed, according local sport as a whole. many junior sports now calling for more parental help in haps they might score a goal, or just do Roxby Downs. really well – it’s just priceless,” she said. “I know from experience that my chil- what a great job they did, and meaning ing karate, parents can assist with ad- JUNIOR TENNIS & BASKETBALL… coordinator Michelle Thomson told The dren think its great when Mum or Dad it.” ministration and fundraising. As our “Tennis is great - we have a small dedi- Monitor. While Junior Tennis currently can come along and help out.”Mrs SHOTOKAN KARATE…”Parental club has just joined the Shotokan Ka- cated group of parents who help out enjoys strong support, in contrast, Jun- Brind encouraged parents to put their support for children learning karate is rate International Association, we will with the smaller kids on Friday nights ior Basketball will lose two of its main hand up to actively help during sport- beneficial - not only to the student but soon be participating in competitions that can’t score themselves. But of junior coaches and coordinators this ing events. “You don’t need sporting also to the club as a whole,” Roxby throughout SA and interstate. Parental course every sporting group still re- term,” Mrs Thomson said. “Junior ability to help out, you can help by col- Downs Shotokan Karate instructor involvement with administration and quires parental help, so if parents have Basketball needs serious help with um- lecting money, setting up equipment, or Tracy Fouet told The Monitor. “Al- fundraising will then be essential to got the time, why not stay and watch the piring, scoring, coaching – and there just by being there. Support your chil- though parents cannot become instruc- enable children to participate in these kids? They enjoy the support of their is training available for parents who dren by coming along and telling them tors unless they are themselves learn- events.” parent,” Roxby Downs Junior Tennis want to help out.” Phone Loans! Good fun for a good cause Fast Going to Adelaide to buy a car? Pre-arrange your finance and insurance and make it a smooth trip.

NO toDEPOSIT approved applicants We can access over 500 cars, utes, sports, 4x4's, wagons, 7 seaters etc Phone our Manager Gary Dickeson on 0421 911 228

QUICK AND SIMPLE LOANS* MISSION DAY... Children and staff at St Barbara’s *Finance and insurance arranged through Capitalcorp Financial Services Adelaide. Parish School threw themselves into Mission Day this month. Taking power beyond the Horizon

• PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • AIR-CONDITIONING • GAS FITTING Olympic Dam Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets PO Box 64 Roxby Downs ROXBY DOWNS…St Barbara’s Parish School held its annual Catholic Mission Day fundraiser this month to raise money for the recent earthquake disaster in South Asia. This year’s Mission Day slogan was “Proclaim Life for Phone: 8671 0018 All”. In Roxby Downs, local students, parents and staff raised money through a bake sale, a lolly stall, a ‘dunk the teacher’ stall, face painting and other fun activites.

Page 6 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper YOUTH Awards for local apprentices RITE ROXBY DOWNS… Career Employ- by Zak Zeptner ment Group hosted its local Appren- stuffstuff tice of the Year Awards this month for the 41 current apprentices and trainees in the Roxby Downs region. Awards were given out in five cat- egories: ‘Apprentice of the Year’ went to third-year apprentice diesel me- chanic Trent Giles, who comes to Roxby Downs from a station out- side of Coober Pedy. The ‘BHP Billiton Apprentice Merit Award’ was awarded to Callan Miller, a first-year fitter at Olympic Dam, originally from Port Augusta. The ‘Contracting Apprentice Merit Award’ was won by Michael HANDS ON...Sophie Wissell Girdham, a first-year machinist with is getting some ‘hands on’ Olympic Dam Precision Engineering. TRENT GILES… CEG’s experience at Roxby Downs ‘Olympic Dam MICHAEL GIRDHAM… ‘Contracting Apprentice of the Year’ Michael The ‘BHP Billiton Apprentice Super- Child Care Centre. visor of the Year’ was awarded to Apprentice’ of the Year Girdham, 18, is congratulated by Rod Frazer, director of Olympic Trent Giles, 21. Dam Precision Engineering. SOPHIE WISSELL…15-year-old Wayne Tipping at Olympic Dam’s Sophie has selected the Roxby Process Plant and the ‘Contracting Downs Childcare Centre to complete Apprentice Supervisor of the Year’ her RITE work placement. was won by machine shop supervi- leaders to continue improving, and honest approach in the workplace, willing to develop the skills needed. sor Steve Fitzhenry at SDS helps raise the awareness of the he’s supportive of other apprentices “The key to winning one of these Hoping to experience something dif- Ausminco. benefits of doing structured and contributed well to all CEG apprenticeships is to be actively bet- ferent and to work closely with chil- learning. tering yourself and gaining practi- dren, Sophie feels the childcare cen- Close to 100 people attended the functions and meetings. “The award-winners were nomi- cal skills right now, including com- tre is a perfect place for her. awards ceremony in Roxby Downs “Trent had outstanding TAFE re- munication skills and teamwork. this month, including apprentices, nated by their workmates, supervi- sults and the award is very well-de- “It’s definitely not what I expected,” “The local program has been so suc- partners, family, friends, supervisors sors and the apprentices themselves served.” Sophie said. “It’s so loud with all – giving them a sense of ownership. cessful that we now have candi- the kids and I had to just jump right and business managers, and repre- Mr Thomson said the number of lo- dates from all over SA who have “Trent, in particular, is a great ex- in and get to work.” sentatives of the Career Employment cal apprentices/trainees managed expressed their interest in local ap- Group (CEG). ample of a local apprentice - his self- prenticeships through CEG. Sophie said the centre is keeping her motivation is outstanding and by CEG will continue to grow in on her toes with lots of things to be “All these people deserve to be rec- 2006. “However, there is the potential for ognised for their efforts and contri- would serve as an outstanding role done and friendly people to teach “We expect to fill more than 20 new local youth to capitalise on the suc- her. butions,” CEG’s Roxby Downs model for other potential and cur- cess of the CEG program – provided spokesman Shane Thomson told rent apprentices and trainees. positions in 2006 – which is good they are willing to show the same “It’s a worthwhile experience as you The Monitor. “These awards en- “He’s got a great attitude towards news for youth who have a genu- drive and enthusiasm shown by get to learn something new and dif- courage apprentices and their team- his trade - he’s enthusiastic with an ine desire to enter trades and are this year’s award-winners.” ferent and meet and make new friends.” Youth to help plan the year ahead for RDYS ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs when we go away but we need Youth Services is calling on local more parental support. youth to help direct next year’s “Right now, there’s an oppor- youth program. tunity for youth and parents Roxby Downs youth are invited to alike to participate in the di- help set the 2006 programs at Roxby rections and programs at Downs Youth Services. Roxby Downs Youth Services “We want our youth to decide what – and we’d like to see them em- programs we run,” RDYS coordina- brace that. tor Bec Penglase told The Monitor. Rev. Beever said parents are “This youth group is for all of Roxby invited to contribute, either Downs’ youth, and it’s important that YOUTH TALKS...Roxby Downs Youth with ideas, or with practical they participate.” Services is calling on local youth to support. Some plans already in the pipeline help design the RDYS 2006 program. “These programs will all hinge for RDYS include weekend trips to on community volunteers and Errapa Blue Light Camp, go-karting and laser skirmishes parental support,” he said. “People are crying out that in Adelaide, as well as trips to major sporting events. there’s not enough things for youth in Roxby Downs “Bec is ready, able and willing to facilitate thoughts but that doesn’t need to be the case.” from our youth but we need more energy, more youth Youth are invited to come along on Friday nights, from to generate ideas and thoughts,” Roxby Downs Fam- 7pm to 11pm, for pool nights at the Roxby Downs Swim- ily and Youth Officer, Tom Beever told The Monitor. ming Pool, via the Youth Centre entrance. Or to con- “We have some parents who want to donate their time tact Bec Benglase – ph 0400 401 425.

Be part of an exciting and challenging HIRE future for Roxby Downs. Enquire today HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCHES about pursuing a career with an 30mm to 150mm bolts apprenticeship or traineeship. Specialists in: ` Group Training of Apprentices and Trainees HYTORC POLICY ` New Apprenticeships Support Services ` Takes care of all the paperwork at no cost 50% off rental costs to business A community based, not for profit applied as discount on organisation, here to help you! new equipment FREE SERVICE provided by Shane Thomson Roxby Downs Office: PO Box 50, Roxby Downs 6 Eton Rd, Keswick Ph: 8671 3033 • Mobile: 0429 697 481 [email protected] 0412 828 060 Ph: 8293 8411 Fax: 8288 0477 [email protected] www.hytorc-sales.com

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 7 Readers rise to the challenge Roxby Downs Area School had a large number of students reg- ister for the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. The challenge was to read 12 books during the year, 8 from a long list that had been compiled especially for the Read- ing Challenge, and the other 4 were students’ choice. More than 60 students from our school, in Re- ception to Year 9, com- pleted the challenge this year. Awards and medallions were presented at the R- 6 Assembly on Friday, Former student to November 4. READING CHALLENGE...RDAS Students who completed the 2005 Reading Challenge were: Jacob Meyer, take up the chalk Penelope Stock, Eloise McLean, Joel Martin, Thomas Bourn, Sam Michels, Sax Brougham, Rory McAskill, SABRINA PATTENDEN...Sabrina Bradley Forrest, Maddy Bourn, Lachlan Baker, Brianna Rowley, Tayla Scholefield, Keely McAskill, Rueben Pattenden, daughter of Yvonne and Sutton, Maddison Cordy, Trae Van Laarhoven, Luke Ridiger, Laura O’Sullivan, Danielle Player, Alyshia Kane, Dave, and a past student at RDAS, Angus Harrison, Shannon Crowhurst, Jacob Williams, Brooke Carthew, Nicky Calligaris, Madeline McGarry, has just completed a four-week Julia Weltner, Hayden Cradock, Jamie Felton, Courtney MacLeod, Rebecca Longmire, Monique Gobbie, Nicky student teaching block here at our Scholefield, Amber Goldsworthy-Speirs, Evan Beswick, Lane Whittaker, Darcy Gotch, Toby Smith, Darcy school. She fitted in very well with Lindner, Sarah Van Laarhoven, Zac Ingles, Leroy Doran, Josiah Whittaker, Sophie Lepinath, Chloe Barrand, both students and staff and looks to Henry Harrison, Patrick Steinhauser, Thomas Russel, Tyla Richardson, Cameron MacLeod, Kelly Mentiplay, have a positive career in teaching Tim Harbridge, Callan Haugum, Lewis Grantham, James Begg, Ryan Adamson, Baden Felton, Jade Bishop, ahead of her when she begins as a Shaylee Hollobone, Taylor Butler, Kerri Nicholls, Cameron Hocking and Kristen Worby. graduate teacher next year. Fairy garden vandalised Presentation nights Students, parents and staff in the RDAS junior primary have been working to create a ‘fairy garden’ outside Come along and celebrate the successes of C-Block. Roxby Downs Area School at the 2005 This ‘fairy garden’ was designed by students and cre- RDAS presentation and concert nights. ated by a small team of dedicated parents led by ‘Butch’ and Michelle Casserly. The Years 7-12 presentations will be held on However, children were devastated when they returned Tuesday, December 6, at 7pm in the Roxby to school after a weekend away to discover their gar- Downs Auditorium. den vandalised. While junior students will celebrate at the Students in Mrs Pam Pedler’s Reception class said: R-6 concert in the Roxby Downs Leisure “When our garden was vandalised we: “hoped that it didn’t happen anymore,” “wished that nothing got bro- Centre stadium at 6.30pm on Wednesday, ken,” “wished that we knew who did it, we would ask December 7. them ‘why did you do it?’” One student said: “You should have gone down to the people who made the Fairy Garden and said ‘I’m sorry’ Sister Pat’s and fixed the gnome instead of Mr Casserly doing it.” Other student comments were: Road accident prevention demonstration “I was hoping the river was safe.” thought for the day A THING OR TWO…Learning a thing or two about the “We’re just trying to make our school a better and more dangers of unsafe driving during an emergency services beautiful place.” In the matters of style, swim with the demonstration in Roxby Downs last week, from left, RDAS “I was sad.” current; in matters of principle stand Year 11 students Verity Casserly, Roxanne Henfry and Emily like a rock. Traeger. Metropolitan Fire Services joined Roxby RoadSafe “I was angry.” T Jefferson and local emergency services to host the RAAP program for By Mrs Pedler’s Reception class. Year 11 students at Roxby Downs Area School. Student Voice projects Upcoming Events Student Voice…The Student Voice team has been ‘Buddy of the Week’ awards very active this year. At this stage they have bought Nov 25 Last day of term an aluminium table and seat set for students to use for Years 11 & 12 ‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards were, last week, Hannah Manalang. at break times. Seating was concern that had been presented to R-2 Winner – Basie Robberttse Year 3-6 Achievement Awards: Mr Jones – raised by the student body, so the group set itself the Dec 2 R-6 Assembly and 3-6 Winner – Alex Wissell. Aaron Darling, Bailey Evans. Miss goal of raising funds to buy more seats. Year 6 graduation Year R-2 Achievement Awards: Miss van der Berryman – Toby Smith, Darcy Lindner. Stadium - 11.30am Hucht – Lachlan Coathupe, Emily Baker Miss Arthur – Ruby Turner, Lucy Noll. Wrist bands in the school’s colours of red and white and with the school’s motto, ‘Success through En- Dec 6 Year 7-12 Presentations Mrs Pedler – Jessica Brind, Chloe Kelly. Mr Bice – Shauni Tiller, Matthew Grez Mrs Zeptner – Matthew Lowe, Seva Mr Gera – Declan Clements, Kirsten deavour’ printed on them, have been organised for Auditorium - 7pm. Lockwood. Mrs Cormack/Mrs Van Hollobone. Mrs Partington/Mrs Haddock – students to purchase.They have been sold at lunch- Dec 7 Years R-6 Presentations Laarhoven – Amy Hollobone, Tiahne Munn Jaslin Gardiner, Josh Elliot. Mr Wyskamp– times and are proving to be popular with the school Stadium - 6.30pm Mr Petty – Tayla French, Jack Rigden. Taylor Bone, Callan Haugum, Stuart Orr. body. Miss Steele/Mrs Ramsey – Jaxton Volk, Troy Miss Hollitt – Demmy Orr, Jordan Noble The wristbands, Lindt Chocolates and hot dogs were Dec 9 School term ends. Darling. Miss Orchard – Ben Jacobs, Josh Bush. Mr Summerton – Ryan Worby, Nick Early closure - 2pm. Gannon. Miss Campbell-Colquhoun/Mrs Rusin. Dance/Drama – Marrissa Bugmy, sold at the November Market Day with the aim of Christall – Jenna Lemieszewski, Elijh Tho- Daniel Fox. Special Ed Miss Bennett – raising funds to purchase another table and seat com- mas. Dance/Drama – Nicolas Thompson, Tyson Darling. bination to place in the yard.

Page 8 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper A message Year 12 art on display from the Principal EXHIBITION... Year 12 art students at Dear Parents and Friends, Roxby Downs Area As I write this we little more than two weeks remain- School are ing in the 2005 school year. How this year has just currently flown by! exhibiting their Staffing News…We congratulate and welcome Mr final pieces at the Munsha Tatla and Mr Ghulam Bhatti who have Roxby Downs Art recently won our Maths Science School Choice po- Gallery. Teacher sitions for next year. Dan Bradley We also look forward to Mr Arthur Shultz taking congratulated the up the Art position. students on an The following staff are completing their final weeks “excellent here as they take up appointments or move elsewhere standard of work” – Mrs Kath Macalister, Ms Emily Lockyer, Mr in 2005. Mr Bradley Dan Bradley, Mrs Yvonne Cloke, Mr Ken is pictured, right, Michelmore (Groundsperson), Ms Jodie Meyer with exhibiting (parenting leave) and Mrs Amanda Michalanney students Melissa OSHC (Accouchement Leave). Roach, Jessica Other appointments or transfers will be known over McKinnon, Cody the next 2 weeks. Gaiter and Bree Presentation Nights…A lot of preparation is being Butler. Works were put into our Presentation Nights. Please set aside also created by the evenings of 6th December for the Year 7-12 Pres- Renay Adams and entation Night and 7th December for the Rec – Year Chelsea 6 for Concert Night. Vandenberg. This will be our last opportunity as a school commu- nity to farewell our Year 12s in particular. They have mostly completed their exams and course requirements. We are most fortunate to have Mr Dean Dalla Valle the BHP/Billiton Asset Leader as A busy program for junior students a Guest Speaker. R-6 NEWS…As 2005 sults of the LaN tests have visited the school students involved in child will not be at We look forward to many parents attending. comes to a close, there (State-wide Literacy and recently you would have making this garden may school on this day ar- Year 12 Artwork...We certainly received a range of are many events and suc- Numeracy tests) that stu- noticed the wonderful have made those in- rangements can be made responses relating to the recent Year 12 cesses to reflect on this dents undertook in Au- new ‘Fairy Garden’ tak- volved think twice! for reports to be for- exhibit at the Cultural Precinct Art Gallery. term in the R-6 section gust. These results give ing shape near Emerald Concert Night…Classes warded by mail or col- There has always been lively debate in Australia as of the school and plenty parents an indication of Block, opposite the can- are busily preparing for lected by parents from to the level of suitability of certain pieces of art for still to come! their child’s skills in a teen. Mr Bice’s Year 4 our Christmas-themed the Front Office the fol- public viewing. Premiers Reading range of numeracy and class and Mrs Pedler’s Concert Night to be held lowing week. Good art generally inspires comment and genuine Challenge…Students literacy areas. These re- Reception Class along on Wednesday, Decem- Reports are unable to be appraisal amongst the public. involved in this years sults are one aspect of a with dedicated parent ber 7, in the Leisure Cen- released prior to this range of assessment helpers have spent many Should there be censorship of serious pieces of Art Premier’s Reading tre stadium. We hope that time. has been a question debated for decades. Should we Challenge received their methods used to gauge a hours transforming this many parents will attend student’s progress area into a special garden Class lists and staffing encourage the individual’s right to artistic expres- certificates and medal- to celebrate the end of allocations are currently sion? lions at a recent R-6 as- throughout the year. for the school. year with us. A great being finalised and Of course, no offense is meant but conjecture and sembly. If you require any further On a recent weekend it night is guaranteed. where possible informa- information about the was unfortunate that van- debate is always welcome. Our apologies to anyone Congratulations in par- End of Year Planning… tion on your child’s class offended by any of the exhibits. ticular to the three stu- tests please do not hesi- dalism occurred to this Reports for R-6 students placement and teacher dents who received tate to contact your garden. will be issued to students will be sent home with Bullying and Harassment…This is always of a con- bronze medallions – child’s teacher at the To see the disappoint- at 2pm on Friday 9th De- reports. cern in any school. James Begg, D’Arcy school. ment on Monday morn- cember. Lyn Ferenci, Every now and then some incidents occur which in- Gotch and Jacob Fairy Garden…If you ing on the faces of the If for some reason your R-6 Assistant Principal. spire particular upset with a number involved. Williams. Recently I have spoken to both Year 8s and We are sure many stu- Year 9s impressing on them the importance of eve- dents will take up the ryone having the right to feel happy and safe at challenge again in 2006. school. Many thanks to Mr Wyskamp for coordinat- I reminded them that if they are disrupting the learn- ing the challenge and to ing and wellbeing of another then they can expect to the library staff for their be removed from the group. support in ensuring that If by chance students stand around watching and/or students were able to lo- encouraging any harassment or bullying then they cate books listed for the too can be expected to suffer similar consequences challenge. as the active perpetrator. Year 2 Sleepover…A fun Verbal or physical harassment, put-downs and intimi- and successful sleepover dation are not welcome at our school and will not be was held for the Year 2 tolerated. classes on Friday 28th Parents and students are encouraged to work with October. The students staff to stamp this out. enjoyed a sausage sizzle, We encourage all students who are harassed or bul- indoor and outdoor lied to report it immediately. games and movies. Year 8 Girls SASSSA Basketball…Well done to the From all reports students following girls who travelled to Adelaide to com- were well behaved and pete in the SASSSA State Basketball finals on the participated coopera- 10th and 11th November – Alicia Roberts, Amy Suth- tively in the activities. erland, Jess Weltner, Hollie Cockshell, Courtney Many thanks to the St John and Emma Richards. teachers involved in the Many thanks to Liz Sutherland for coaching and to supervision and organi- photograph - Zak Zeptner parent helpers Bev Roberts and Victoria Richards. zation - Ms Orchard, Mrs Christall, Ms Thanks also to Miss Kate Nugent for organising the Campbell-Colquhoun, transport and accommodation whilst the team was in Mr Jones and parent Adelaide. helpers. RDAS students remember All girls played extremely well but unfortunately LAN Tests…Parents of REMEMBRANCE DAY...Roxby Downs Area School Student Voice representatives came up against much stronger competition. Year 3, 5 and 7 students joined Roxby Downs Remembrance Day commemorations on November 11, 2005. Jim Michalanney, recently received the re- Principal.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 9 Page 10 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper OUT & ABOUT

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES...Jodie Rosser, Pina Parker and Leonie Yates dressed to impress for their sewing group Christmas party.

FAMILY FUN...Enjoying a family night out at the St Barbara’s Catholic Parish DECK THE GIRLS...Caroline Wakelin, Sarah Cordy and Steffany International Dinner at the weekend, from Woolford enjoy at little Christmas cheer at their sewing group left, Elizabeth, 2, Martin, Jennifer, 6, Christmas party. Nicholas, 4, and Julia Allen.

FAMILY NIGHT...Enjoying a night out at the International Dinner, from left, Liam Eibl, 4, Kay and Mathew Laurenson, 3, and Mandie GO WEST… A farewellwas held, this Eibl. month, for long-term local residents heading to Western Australia, Mark Whitfield and Terri Clancy with children Nick and Jess.

INTERNATIONAL DINNER...Francisco and Mena Maturana, Esther and Alberto Galvez, with, front, Francis and Tendai Togara, at the St Barbara’s Catholic Parish International Dinner at the weekend.

FAREWELL...Karim Gilleland was farewelled at the Oasis Restaurant last month by friends, including, Kath Warnoch, before she left with her family for Canada.

GIRL POWER...Enjoying the International Dinner at the weekend, from left, Kelly www.roxbydowns.comPh: 8671 2001 Reid, 13, Alex Ingham, 13, Connie, 9, and www.roxbydowns.comwww.roxfm.net ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! Maria Maturana, 13. ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! Friday, November 25 – Tuesday, November 29 Into the Blue – Rated: M. Sat 1pm, Sun 3pm & 8pm, Tues 8pm. Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit – Rated: PG. Sat 11am & 4pm, Sun 12 noon. Friday, December 2 – Tuesday, December 6 Exorcism of Emily Rose – Rated: M. Fri 8pm, Sat 12 noon & 3pm, Sun 8pm, Tues 8pm. MULTICULTURAL MEN... Richard William, Russell Farley, Troy Whelan and Neale Sutton at St Barbara’s Parish International Dinner.

will be in the Roxby Downs area on the 26th & 27th of November. For free quotes and site EMERGENCY TEAM...Wendy Kruger and Tracey Warneke ready for a evaluations, call Brad on hospital run during the pair’s sewing 0428 826 550 group fancy-dress Christmas party at the weekend. to book an appointment.

PARISH PARTY...Zen and David Carver at the St Barbara’s Parish International Dinner at the weekend.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 11 LOCAL SHOPPING have your say Editorial SEONIE LYON Editor of The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper Shopping local is more than just a convenience - it’s an investment in your community and its future. Good business owners know that, to engender customer loyalty in a small town, a business must offer more than just a bargain - it must be a visible Andamooka Opal Showroom and productive member of the community. In Roxby Downs we see every increment of Post Office and Motel Matthew Schodde… “It Wendy Kruger… “If the Tash Filosi… “Local community involvement by local businesses - is over 200km to the next community supports shopping is really from the goods and vouchers donated for Behind the Famous good shopping, therefore local businesses the important for the fundraising raffles...to corporate sponsorship of it is important to give as local businesses are able community because it major events and community sports. to continue to support Bottle House much support to local provides us with what we We see cooperation and innovation through the community,” local shops as possible so that need,” Roxby Downs networking bodies such as the Business Forum Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka businesswoman Wendy they can continue to resident Tash Filosi told and the Roxby Central Shopping Traders. OPEN 7 DAYS Kruger told The grow and prosper,” The Monitor. “It can be and after hours by appointment Monitor. Mrs Kruger In Roxby Downs we have not-for-profit bodies Roxby Downs student said customer loyalty improved by having a such as the Roxby Downs Community Club, The Ph: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062 and long-time resident enabled local businesses wider range and number Monitor and 105.5 RoxFM, operating as www.andamookaopal.com.au Matthew Schodde told to offer more services of shops, especially food community businesses and, in return, supporting Email: [email protected] The Monitor. and support to residents. establishments.” other local businesses and community groups, with that support flowing on into the wider community. When people talk about small-town values and Shop local and invest community strength...these are some of the things they’re referring to. Stephen Scott-Hoy B.Optom But, it’s not a one-way street. Need friendly, professional eyecare and quality in Roxby Downs’ future fashion eyewear with a full back-up service? More than $7 million is spent by Roxby Downs See the Eyebus when it visits... ROXBY DOWNS...Business Forum chairman Mark residents outside the local community, every year. Roxby Downs - 8671 2001 Beenham has called on Roxby Downs residents to This surprises me when so many of our local Andamooka - 8672 7007 Woomera - 8673 7473 spend their money, locally. businesses are willing to price-match, don’t have Monthly visits - Examinations bulk-billed. “It’s important to shop local becasue it benefits the to hide their delivery costs and, frankly, are a lot whole community,” Mr Beenham told The Monitor. easier to deal with than a voice on the other end Serving rural and regional South Australia since 1990. of the phone. “Supporting local business ensures the long-term future of Roxby Downs and attracts more services. By A famous retail motto tells us ‘the customer is investing your loyalty and money in Roxby Downs, always right’ - you know, that’s not actually true. you help to secure Roxby Downs as a community for But the customer does have rights, and the right Limited edition signed prints of everybody.” to get the best product for the best price is a very As Roxby Downs continues to grow, in step with the important one. original pastel works planned expansion for Olympic Dam. So, I’m not implying you should settle for less On a recent visit to the operations, Premier Mike Rann than the best just because you live in the Outback. said the SA Government was fully committed to But, what if your few extra dollars spent locally Framed upgrading Roxby Downs infrastructure in support of every week could shore up the Roxby Downs $200 the proposed expansion. economy just a little bit more, could entice a few Currently, the BHP Billiton EIS team is calling on local more shopkeepers to work that little bit harder Unframed residents to outline their hopes and needs for retail and for you, and maybe even attract a few new $75 other services in Roxby Downs - see the householder services or retailers? survey contained in this week’s The Monitor - Your What price would you place on that result? What Community Newspaper. would that be worth? Mr Beenham said the Business Forum is currently Next time you flick through a Port Augusta Local Artist DAVE KOVAC investigating the need for further development of catalogue or log onto an Adelaide website, why industrial land in Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam, not take the time to call your local retailer - and while developers of the Tutop St shopping complex see what he has to offer before you add to that Available now – Contact Dave on 0409 726 252 expect to open doors on six new shops in January of annual $7 million spent out of town every year. 2006.

Page 12 - Thursday, November240, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Planning for a bigger future OLYMPIC DAM...Local residents are invited to contribute to the ‘master planning’ for the proposed expansion of Roxby Downs in response to the growing BHP Billiton operations at Olympic Dam. Saturday, December 10th Residents can contribute to the process through community consultations including a survey, focus Traditional Christmas Menu groups and individual meetings. The consultations will form the backbone of the ‘master Live Entertainment plan’ for Roxby Downs. Live Entertainment This plan will describe the overall development concept for the town including land development plans and the location of future shops, schools, recreation, housing and other facilities. Bookings Essential: “The community’s views on the future physical layout 8671 0311 of Roxby Downs are vital for the preparation of the Master Plan, ” Yvette Mooney, locally-based community liaison officer for the Olympic Dam EIS Project, told The Monitor. “We encourage residents including the BHP Billiton staff and contractors to contact us - get involved in the consultation and give your views to make this process a success,” she said. A community survey is included in this issue of The SURVEY RESULTS...In the 2001 survey of Roxby Downs Monitor, and can be returned by December 30, 2005, householders, respondents identified the retail people most via mail, fax, by dropping it into a collection box at wanted - the three top responses were a shoe shop, a higher the Roxby Council offices or by Olympic Dam internal standard of fresh food and women’s fashions for larger sizes at mail to public affairs officer Amanda Whitehead. K-Mart costs. This year, the BHP Billiton EIS team is again asking Community consultation meetings will be held in local residents what they want to see in the future or Roxby Roxby Downs on December 5, 6 and 7. To register Downs retailing - have your say by filling out and returning your your interest, contact the EIS team on 1300 766 715. EIS survey, in this issue of The Monitor. GOOD NEWS

for the Outback! Support Small Local Business. The Monitor newspaper is a not-for-profit community enterprise, based in Roxby Downs. We may be a small nursery, Every fortnight 3100 newspapers are available but our range is BIGGER than we are! FREE to more than 18 Outback communities in SA, NT, Qld and NSW. We now have a Rotary Hoe On top of that, more than 4000 people log on every & Lawn Corer for hire! month to read The Monitor FREE, on-line. Pond cleaning service available So why don’t you get your good news - and an update on the latest local sport - in the Outback’s fastest- soon! Get your pond cleaned growing community newspaper. and keep your fish happy!! Cnr Olympic Way & Callana Road Roxby Downs Reach more readers www.themonitor.com.au Ph: 8671 0131 Fax: 8671 0088 in The Monitor

11 Curdimurka St – “Secure, Spa- 8395 2233 cious & Homey”. 3 bdrm family home all with rh.com.au BIR’s, large lounge, spacious SALES dining, well equipped gas kitchen, cooling & heating, triple c/port, large rear verandah & entertaining area Help!!! with BI BBQ, tool shed & large paved area with shade sail, room for a pool at the side, front manicured gar- dens, auto irrigation & secured by tubular steel secu- rity fence to the front & heaps more. This will not last. We need more $297,500. Tutop Street Development Lot 211 Government Are you looking for a new properties Road Andamooka – Wayne Lawson David Murley “The Opal Palace, business opportunity in 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 Nest or Invest.” to sell! Spacious family Roxby Downs? PROPERTY MANAGEMENT home of 3 bdrms (large master), huge Great opportunity to start Phone us tiled lounge with Phone us feature double doors to front and hallway, good size a new franchise. dining, updated timber kitchen with heaps of today for an cupboards, island bench and utensil drawers, gas stove Lease space still available and range hood, large updated bathroom, large enclosed 64m2 to 81m2. rear verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy obligation free stone retaining walls, another side pergola area. Parking Expected opening late January. Penny Coleman Rachel Longden x 2 in carport, workshop, storage area and aviary. 0434 124 719 0434 124 720 Several rock gardens and local stone retaining walls, Phone Wayne on 0421 636 338 appraisal! excellent views from front verandah, A/C and more. Phone Wayne on 0421 636 338 Inspection a must. $149,950. Web ID 795213. or David on 0412 050 200

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 13 OUTBACK FRINGE FES- and the Outback Fringe is TIVAL 2006…Roxby already growing into Year 12 artworks raise some eyebrows Downs resident Wendy something very unique Osborne was awarded the for our region,” she said. OUTBACK ART GALLERY... The position of 2006 Outback Outback Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions Mrs Osborne was born in of works by local youth has raised eye- Fringe Festival coordina- Adelaide and trained as a tor early this year. PROFILE brows - and ire, in the Roxby Downs nurse while raising two community. With just a few months to children. The exhibition contains the final SACE go before the 2006 festi- “My involvement with products of six Roxby Downs Area val, Mrs Osborne is keen mining towns began at Mt School students and touches on a vari- to see more local artists Gunson Mines working ety of themes, from portraiture to the and volunteers become as a survey assistant,” natural world and even mortality. part of the event. she said. But it is Bree Butler’s metaphorical de- “My vision for the 2006 “I then moved to WA and piction of ‘Mother Earth’ giving birth Outback Fringe Festival is spent 12 months as a Per- that has sparked off local controversy. simply community in- sonal Assistant in a min- Outback Art Gallery staff have been volvement – especially ing company. On return- bombarded with complaints about the from the younger mem- ing to South Australia the graphic nature of the piece - prompting bers of our community,” next 14 years were spent management to partition the piece off Mrs Osborne told The OFF ‘06...Outback from passers-by. Fringe Festival 2006 as SA Liaison Officer for YEAR 12 ART...Artist Bree Butler and her fellow RDAS Year 12 Monitor. “I never expected this kind of reaction,” exhibitors - from left, Jess McKinnon, Cody Gaiter, and Melissa coordinator Wendy a political party. When “These young people will Geoff and I married three Bree Butler, 17, told The Monitor. “It’s Roach - are shocked at the controversy the group’s exhibit has be the future of the Out- Osborne. years ago I joined him art - art is about expressing what you stirred up in the Roxby Downs community. back Fringe Festivals and here in Roxby Downs. think and feel without prosecution. I its important that they of workshops. think it’s important that people come Laurence Duggan said. the community and for SACE “Since living here I have to art galleries and leave questioning stuff moderation, which was completed last have their say. While participants can become involved with “However, at the Outback Art expect some big acts, or- - I think my work raises a lot of ques- Gallery...we recognise that youth, es- week. RDAS art teacher Dan Bradley According to Mrs Friends of the Arid Recov- tions.” pecially, needs a voice of its own in told The Monitor he was very pleased Osborne, the 2006 OFF ganisers hope to see ery, RoxFM, RFDS and I “As a result of several complaints from today’s confusing and often violent with the standard of work displayed by program will hinge on many more local artists at was a member of the inau- this and future Fringes. local parents who felt that some of the world and we hope that the Roxby the students. community involvement, gural Community Board images in the gallery were not suitable Downs community will continue to “I believe very strongly “It’s an excellent standard of work this with events for all ages that developed the Roxby for their children, we partitioned off choose to support local youth and year and I think the issues addressed and a showcasing of lo- in the saying ‘from little Downs 10-year commu- certain images to allow those residents their art.” reflect the changing values of children in things big things grow – cal talent through a series nity plan.” a ‘choice’,”Cultural Precinct director The art works were displayed for both our society.” Club supporting the community What will you see through ‘The Mechanical Eye?’

Join this amazing Outback exhibition of photographic work and show your original photographic talent during the Outback Fringe Festival. The Roxby Downs Photography Prize will be held for the first time in 2006, to coincide with the Outback Fringe Festival. This competition and exhibition is open to all Australian residents, with prize monies to the total of $1500 ($1000 main prize and $500 people’s choice). The ‘Mechanical Eye’ exhibition will run from Friday, April 7 to April 30 at the Roxby Downs Art Gallery. Applications and more information available from FAME! OR SOMETHING LIKE IT... The Desert Dance Studio in Roxby Downs hosted an The Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct - ph 86712001 ‘80s Revival’ during a recent adult jazz COMMUNITY CLUB...A night out at Roxby Downs For further information contact class. One class member asked “who ever thought you could have this much fun while Community Club can mean extra support for Wendy Osborne - 0438 447 278 local charities. Pictured at a recent Wednesday exercising?” dance instructor Janie Pichler ‘Member’s Night’ at Roxby Downs Community told The Monitor. Adult jazz is held in the Club, from left, Shane ‘Doggy’ and Shirley Gow. Proudly Sponsored by Roxby Downs Auditorium on Thursday The Roxby Downs Community Club is currently Your Community Newspaper evenings, from 8.30pm. raising money for Breast Cancer Research through its ‘Charity of the Month’ initiative. The RoxFM Copper Card WE’VE GOT ONE! HAVE YOU? RoxFm Copper Card Specials for the Month of October All specials are exclusive to Copper Card holders on presentation of their card. 2B Healthy Health Shop, 10% off store wide for November. Phone: 8641 3633 Roxby Downs Club: Buy one counter meal and get one free on Sunday & Monday Pt Augusta: nights only. Auto Pro: 10% off Twisted Whiskers stock. Roxby Downs IT 25% off computer support and supplies. Phone 8671 0364. Blockbuster: $5 off any CD in store. Roxby Downs Mensland: 10% off all mens and ladies thongs. Comfort Inn, Port Augusta: 10% discount on presentation of Copper Card. Discount not Roxby Downs Newsagency: Spend $20 or more and receive a free diary to the value of $10. (Adelaide side of town) available with any other offers. Phone: 1800 066 262. Roxby Downs Pharmacy: 20% off swimsuits. Creative Trims & Crafts: 30% off all stitchery kits. Phone 8671 0153. Tandales: With every half leg wax get a bikini wax at half price with the 2 K’s, Kelly and Kylie. Desert Decor: 20% off Desert Decor Shoes. Wendy’s: Free ice-cream cake for birthday draw at the end of each month. Dunes Cafe: Buy one coffee and get one free. Zealours Hair & Beauty: With every half leg wax receive either a free bikini or eyebrow Flowers in the Bush: 10% off fresh flowers. Phone: 0408 711 459. wax with Chantelle. Phone 8671 3039 LeFunke Cafe: Spend $10 or more and receive a free coffee. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Mitre 10: Bring your garden to life with 20% off plants.. Don’t be the only one without one! Outback Cinema: Buy one movie ticket and get one free. Not for movie marathons or Buy your Copper Card from RoxFM studio, located at Richardson Place. Also available at Girls Nights. Desert Decor, Outback Landscape & Supplies and Dunes Cafe. Cost $25.00 and you will Outback Landscaping & Supplies: Get a whopping 10% off everything in shop, excluding fish aquariums. receive hundreds of dollars of savings throughout the year. Proud sponsors of RoxFM.

Page 14 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 15

ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS

Roxby Downs Council News page is a paid community information service COUNCIL SNIPPETS

Upcoming Works...Quotes are currently being sought for major repairs New Community to two street lights in Pioneer Drive. POSITION VACANT Community Library Manager Works in Progress...Repairs to barbecues in the Lions Park. In collaboration with the Roxby Downs Area School, Council operates a joint use school/public library. In Board announced Repairs to sprinklers in Richardson Place due to order to expand the community component of the vandalism. library, Council and DECS have agreed for Council to Roxby Downs Council this week comprised Ray Goldie, Claire Ongoing upgrade to Council’s Policies and Pro- employ a “new” Community Library Manager to manage announced the appointment of the Munyard and Tom Beever. cedures in regards to Public Events. the community component and expand the library’s new Roxby Downs Community “All the nominees displayed excel- Ongoing building review at the Recreation Cen- role in the cultural development of our community. Board. tre. Significant knowledge and experience within public lent attributes which we felt would Services are being connected to infill blocks in libraries is essential along with well developed As Roxby Downs’ peak community be an asset to the Community the Southern Sub-division. management abilities. body the Community Board aims to Board,” Mr Goldie told The For a job and person specification please support and enable the community Monitor. Parking...Parking audit has been carried out to contact the Council Office on (08) 8671 0010 or vehicles parked on Council verges. Active park- email [email protected]. Applications to implement the Community Plan. Mr Boehm endorsed the panel’s ing control program will be administered. To avoid close Thursday 8 December 2005. The Board will consist of: Mark recommendations. an expiation fine, please do not park vehicles on Bill Boehm Beenham, Richard Hobbs, Vicky Council road verges or in the bus lane in Administrator “Members have been selected be- Richardson Place. Mason, Yvette Mooney, Wendy cause they displayed commitment Vandalism...Council urges all residents to report Moy, Wendy Osborne, Phillipa and passion towards enhancing instances of vandalism to the police and Council. Weltner, Graham Warren, Bill Roxby Down’s lifestyle,” he said. Boehm – ex officio representing This is your community and your rates are being “They bring life skills and experi- wasted by these types of action so your help is Roxby Downs Council, Paul Dunn ences that will prove invaluable essential. – representing BHP Billiton and when considering community Rates...The second quarterly rates notices have Michelle Hales – Executive Officer Notice of Road Closure issues and opportunities.” now been issued and are due for payment on 16 Roxby Downs Community Board. December 2005. Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961 The first meeting of the Board will Town administrator Bill Boehm Water and Electricity Accounts...Water accounts NOTICE be held in the Council Boardroom thanked the interview panel which are now overdue. Electricity Reminder Notices Is hereby given that the Administrator of the Roxby on Monday, November 28. have been issued and due for payment on 24 Downs Council on Tuesday 15 November 2005 made November 2005. Please pay to avoid a late pay- the following orders; ment fee. That the Administrator of the Council exercises the power vested in the Administrator under the Roxby Annual Report now available Dog Registrations...Dog Registrations for the Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 2005/06 financial year became due and payable 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and Clause F of the Roxby Downs Council’s achieving a future for all • Separate power and from the 1 July 2005. Grace period for registra- Instrument of General Approval of the Minister 28 Annual Report is now residents,” town water authorities have tions expired on 31 August 2005. Thereafter an November 1999. available at the council administrator Bill Boehm been created, with $80 expiation fee applies. Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 offices in Richardson said. declare that the event described below is to take place Council operting There has been an increase in the numbers of Place. wandering dogs in the township. Residents are on the road described below and is an event to which “We trust that the them as separate, self- reminded to keep gates closed or locked to avoid Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 applies; and The Annual Report for Annual Report proves contained business dogs wandering. Pursuant to Section 33(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Act the 2004/2005 financial enlightening and that units. 1961, make an order directing that the road on which year highlights the readers and residents Bushfire Prevention...Now is a timely reminder the event is to be held and any adjacent or adjoining operations of Roxby gain a ‘snapshot’ of our • The State to residents of the importance of taking adequate roads specified below can be closed to all traffic except Downs Council and, in vibrant community.” Government and BHP fire prevention actions of premises and being gen- police and emergency vehicles and vehicles involved particular, a range of Billiton are required to erally careful with potential fire sources such as in the event, for the period commencing 4.00pm According to the programs and activities approve the Council cigarette butts, motor bikes and other mechani- on Saturday 17 December 2005 and expiring Annual Report, in SA budget and fund an cal equipment in our hot arid climate. Residents 1.00am on Sunday 18 December 2005. for developing a Local Government are requested to keep areas surrounding their ‘community’ local terms, Roxby Downs is annual operating ROAD: Richardson Place Roxby Downs government. homes free from litter, dry leaves and any other EVENT: Christmas Pageant unique. Municipal deficit. combustible materials. Bushfire season com- ADJACENT / ADJOINING ROADS: “In addition to being an “Created and operating • External contractors mences 1 November 2005 – 31 March 2006. Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman important record of under the Indenture, carry out Place, Tavern Road Roxby Downs Permits can be obtained from the Council office compliance under the Council operates with all all...construction and during this period. Fire Regulations and book- Local Government Act, Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic the powers, functions maintenance work.” lets are on display at the Council office. 1999, detailing actual and duties of a SA Local Act 1961 make an order directing that persons taking To learn more about how Fireworks...Fireworks are only allowed to be set part in the event be exempted in relation to the road performance throughout Government Authority, off by a pyro-technician with the appropriate per- from duty, to observe the Australian Road Rules the year from July 2004 with a number of Roxby Downs Council mits. Fines are applicable if not adhered to. specified below subject to any conditions described to June 2005, the Annual noteable exceptions: operates, and its projects below and attached to the exemption. Report attempts to and investments in the Local Website...Visit your local updated website. • The requirement of Australian Road rules Exemption and Conditions highlight how Council New Forums have now been added. Read what’s elected Councillors 2004/2005 financial year, Rule 230: Crossing the road balances the many and new and have your say in the Forums at has been suspended collect your copy of the Rule 234: Crossing the road on or near a crossing varied economic, social, www.roxbydowns.com. with an appointed Annual Report from the for Pedestrians environmental and Street Lighting...Is there a street light not work- Rule 238: Pedestrians travelling along the road. ‘Admin-istrator’ Roxby Downs Council cultural considerations ing near your home? Please include the exact performing all the offices in Richardson W. J. Boehm as we attempt to guide location (street, house number) when reporting functions of Council. Place. Administrator the community in 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, Satur- FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR day & Sunday 10am to 4pm. November 2005 Community Board, Sports and Recreation Forum Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154. Monday December 5, 2005 Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Monday November 28, 6pm Road Closures...Richardson Place will be closed Contact: Michelle Hales Contact: Michelle Hales Friday November 25 [email protected] for traffic from 4.00pm until 1.00am on 17 Decem- [email protected] ber 2005 for the Christmas Pageant. 9:30am - 11:00am Council Office Hours – General...Monday to Fri- Community Health Seminar Room RDAS Presentation & Concert Nights day – 9am to 5pm. December 2005 Yr 7-12 Tuesday, December 6, 7pm in the Woolbalers B&S Auditorium. Glendambo Skunks Roxby Toy Run Yr R-6 Wednesday, December 7, 6:30pm Saturday, November 26 Saturday December 3, 2005 in the Auditorium Phone Leah Giles - Assemble Richardson Place at 11am School closures 0400 858 071 for the ride to The Tuckerbox, Incorporating Friday December 9, 2005 Andamooka. Prizes for best bike, ROXBY POWER ROXBY WATER Woolbalers Recovery End of Term 4 Hard Luck & Best Christmas outfit. (Electricity Supply) (Water & Sewerage Glendambo Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant Bring a Toy for a needy kid ($10 Services) Sunday, November 27 December 17, 2005 minimum value). Enquiries phone: Live entertainment kicks off at noon. Richardson Place Phone Leah Giles - 0409 787 747 or Book your float now! 0400 858 071 PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 0400 858 969 Ph Tina Foster - 8671 2545 Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Email - [email protected] Phone 8671 2683 or email [email protected] to book your event in ‘What’s On!’ After Hours Emergency Contact Ph - 0418 892 870 The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council.

Page 16 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE

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

BUSINESS SPORTS & RECREATION A meeting of the Business Fo- ple are able to attend at the The second meeting of the Sport and Recreation Fo- rum was held on Monday, No- times scheduled by TAFE. rum was held on November 7. vember 14. Alex also reported that Alan Male provided a progress report on his activi- Executive Officer Alex Barker businesses are finding it ties since the last meeting. talked about his preliminary difficult to arrange testing of He advised that he has registered the Sport and Rec- The new Roxby Downs Community Board was an- findings from the business sur- electrical equipment. reation Forum with the Australian Sports Commis- nounced this week - turn to Page 16 for full details of vey. The Forum concluded that this sion. the new Board. To date he has spoken to approximately was due to the lack of qualified electri- Registration will provide members of the Forum with The first meeting of the Community Board will be held 20 businesses mainly based in the town- cians in town. direct access to the Sport’s Commission’s electronic on Monday, November 28. ship area. Alex stressed that these are only prelimi- library and information on sports grants. At this meeting a Chairperson and Deputy Chairper- High staff turnover continues to be a nary findings and he still has around 160 According to Alan the website’s resources are in- son will be appointed. major concern. more businesses to interview. credible and he showed the group an example of A Community Board member will also be appointed Reasons for people leaving include part- Even at this early stage the information the club development manual which includes ad- to each of the Forums. Profiles of the Community ners getting jobs elsewhere and preg- that has emerged is extremely useful for vice on strategic planning, financial management and Board members and the outcomes from the first meet- nancy. future planning and the Forum members volunteers. ing will be reported in the next edition of The Monitor. The high cost of childcare has caused are looking forward to hearing the final Forum members will be provided with a password some people with children to start home results to access the website. FAMILY & YOUTH based businesses. The meeting concluded with a discus- Alan is working with each club to identify current sion on the difficulty in keeping busi- and future needs. A meeting of the Family and Youth Forum was held The Forum then discussed the issue of young employees leaving local busi- ness records up to date on the website. on November 22. Council needs to know what these are so that it can nesses to work at the mine. Up to date information is imperative as plan for the future. The outcomes from that meeting will be reported in visitors to the website are not recognis- the next edition. It was suggested that a clause could be The Swim Club is an example of a club that is work- included in apprenticeship papers speci- ing the full potential of what our town ing with Alan. Tom Beever spoke about the Welcome Strategy and has to offer. fying a minimum number of years serv- The Swim Club’s membership has grown so much its links with family and youth. Discussion continued ice upon completion of training. Local businesses are not taking advan- regarding future strategies and priorities. and they now have 60 active members but no It was noted that the early results of the tage of a free opportunity to promote coaches. survey may be slightly skewed because their products and services to a world HEALTH wide audience. The club has had to turn people away who simply the businesses are township based. want to learn to swim. A meeting of the Health Forum was held on 23 No- Businesses working on site may have a It was noted that the information on the website could either make or break a As a result of the Swim Club’s discussions with Alan vember. The outcomes from that meeting will be re- different set of issues and different rea- an application for an Active Club grant has been ported in the next edition. sons for people leaving. The final sur- person’s decision to relocate to Roxby Downs. lodged which, if successful, will provide funds to The agenda included a presentation on “Building vey will provide a more rounded picture. pay for training of coaches and instructors. Healthy Communities” and discussion about what Staff training was another area high- A Home Based Business seminar was held on November 22 and included pres- Alan then spoke about the need for clubs to be in- constitutes a “healthy town”. lighted with particular reference made to corporated bodies. Definitions were considered based on information training in the MYOB computerised ac- entations on taxation, business planning, counting package. legal requirements and regional net- He noted that many clubs in Roxby Downs are not gathered from the World Health Organisation and other incorporated. He urged people to check their club international case studies. The Forum also looked at working. The outcomes will be reported Businesses are experiencing difficulties in the next edition. records to ensure that they are up to date. the website of a “healthy towns” project in Scotland. with training session times as not all peo- He also suggested that clubs consider a procedure to make sure incorporation records are checked each ARTS & CULTURE EDUCATION & TRAINING year. The first meeting of the Arts and Culture Forum was held on Monday 21 November. We are still seeking A meeting of the Education and Workplace Training Forum was held on No- They can lapse if key club personnel leave town. more people to be involved in this forum. vember 22. The outcomes from that meeting will be re- Incorporation provides legal protection and allows ported in the next edition. If you have an interest in music, dance, art, perform- clubs to apply for grants, purchase property and even ance, events, venues, arts related youth activities as a Discussion focused on the Implementation Framework and sue. practitioner, teacher or as a participant please contact establishing priorities. If a club is unincorporated members can be sued Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 to register your interest The Manager of Woolworths also attended the meeting to individually. in the Forum. talk about employment of young people. Alan reminded the Forum about the importance of The Forum’s role is to ensure that arts and culture have clubs completing the sport and recreation survey. a major part to play in the future community life of General discussion followed on facilities related is- Roxby Downs. UPCOMING FORUMS sues. Be part of the solution and come along to one of the upcoming Alan confirmed that Council’s Works Manager Dave Community Plan forums to have your say and make a difference. Watson organised for an engineer to investigate the HAVE YOUR SAY! source of the leaking roof at the Leisure Centre Community Board November 28 6pm Do you have an issue that you want raised at which has been identified and steps have now been any of the Board meetings or Forums. Business Forum TBA taken to try and rectify the situation. Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback Arts & Culture TBA The meeting concluded with an in depth discussion on concerns relating to alcohol use and liquor li- that you want passed on for consideration at Health Forum TBA censing issues. any of the meetings. Family & Youth TBA At the next meeting to be held on December 5 the If so please send an email to Michelle Hales Education & Workplace Training TBA Forum will review the Implementation Framework Executive Officer of the Community Board Sport and Recreation December 5 8pm for Sport and Recreation and make comments, sug- community@roxbycouncil .com.au or send a gestions and establish priorities. letter to Michelle at PO Box 124 Roxby The complete Roxby Downs Community Plan, developed by the Downs SA 5725 Community Board in consultation with the local community over the past Reinhardt Viljoen has been appointed interim Chair eighteen months, is now available for download at www.roxbydowns.com. and future meetings will start at 8.00pm.

TheThe facesfaces behindbehind thethe paper!paper! Mandie Arnold Gail Heritage Tonya Volk Manager Metro Sales Rep Graphics 8671 2683 8248 2450 8671 2683 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Seonie Lyon Stacy Oldfield Neil Ryan Editor Regional Sales Rep Social and Sports 0408 267 358 8671 2622 Photographer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 17 Secure, spacious and homely RAINE & HORNE NORTH EAST...This large entertaining area incl.uding a built-in quality Roxby Downs home at 11 barbecue and island bench of local Tidy home for first-time investor Curdimurka St won’t last - so inspect now! Andamooka stone and adjacent retained To view 11 Curdimurka St today, log onto fernery, large tool shed and vast paved area www.rh.com.au. with Scarlon shade sail and adjacent fish LIN ANDREWS REAL pond, large side area with room for a pool ESTATE...Located close This lovely, well-established family home all promise comfortable living in a private to the Roxby Downs offers three good size bedrooms all with built- and relaxed environment. CBD and schools, 7B in-robes, a large slate-tiled lounge and spa- Curdimurka St is a tidy cious dining. The front gardens are manicured and incor- porate another entertaining area and front three-bedroom duplex The kitchen is well-equipped with gas stove, and rear is fully enclosed. The home sits on home. dishwasher and ample cupboard space, bath- a large allotment of 832m2 and is secured by room with feature mirror tiling, heating and a tubular steel front fence. With open-plan living/ cooling. dining/kitchen areas and For more information contact David floating timber floor- Single carport UMR with attached double Murley - 0412 050 200 or Wayne Lawson carport the full length of rear verandah with 0421 636 338. boards this property is perfect for tenants. The home boasts a mas- ter bedroom with built- Streaky Bay Properties in robes, remote-control VACANT LAND airconditioning and its own access to the Property ID Price 64052 ...... Perlubie Landing Stage 4 ...... From $30,000 bathroom. 180776 ...... Perlubie Landing ...... $70,000 The second bedroom in- 155089 ...... Perlubie Landing ...... $95,000 cludes built-in-robes 180775 ...... Perlubie Landing Lined Shed ...... $140,000 while the third has a free- 64107 ...... Blancheport Rise ...... Priced From $69,000 standing wardrobe in- 174991 ...... Blancheport Estate ...... From $44,000 cluded. 7B CURDIMURKA ST...This well-maintained home is a great starter 64105 ...... Streaky Bay Heights 3 Hectares ...... $120,000 125422 ...... Little Island Rd, 1 Hectare, Great Views ...... $120,000 All bedrooms are car- for a first-time investor. 125418 ...... Wells St, 2 street frontage with shed ...... $150,000 peted, there is a two-way 176289 ...... Park Ave, good views, block & shed ...... $125,000 bathroom, separate laun- with garden beds and has under-cover shaded til October 19, 2006. 125415 ...... Elizabeth St, corner allotment ...... $50,000 dry and toilet, ducted hanging pots, yard area area with paving, single For more information 159322 ...... EBA Anchorage ...... From $55,000 evaporative air-condi- including garden seat, carport. about this property, con- 136551 ...... Fisherman’s Paradise ...... From $55,000 tioning, gas heating, above-standard-size This property is currently tact Lin Andrews Real 147753 ...... Sceale Bay ...... From $66,000 sliding door access to garden shed with cement leased to an excellent ten- Estate in Roxby Downs - 93869 ...... Jessie Flat Rd, 20 acres ...... $47,500 under-cover patio area floor, right hand side also 147765 ...... Flinders Estate, choice of allotments ...... From $55,000 ant for $295 per week un- ph 8671 2000. 117373 ...... Little Island, 100ha, great views ...... $320,000 93864 ...... Mudge Tce, ...... $49,000 165129 ...... Overlooking Baird Bay 19.4ha ...... $150,000 166458 ...... Point Labatt, 100ha, ocean views ...... $170,000 178023 ...... Mt Camel, choice of 2 blocks, coastal veg...... $100,000 178019 ...... Mt Camel, 4kms coastal frontage...... $500,000 HOUSE AND LAND Aldinga Beach 166826 ...... Mt Maria, large house on 20 acres ...... $350,000 132231 ...... Felchillo Oasis, Eco Tourism, 100ha ...... $395,000 Kadina's Finest Residential Bayswood Estate HOUSES • Great selection of vacant land 180721 ...... Wells St, centre of town ...... $360,000 Development • Close to shopping centre and transport 173548 ...... Montgomerie Tce, double brick home plus flat ...... $330,000 (situated off Cornwall St, Kadina East) • Buy in a growth location 161730 ...... Montgomerie Tce, double allotment ...... $230,000 • Keenly priced from $69,000 184271 ...... Park Ave, House & flat ...... $220,000 BLOCKS ARE SELLING NOW... 132332 ...... Blancheport – New 3 bedroom ...... Offers over $300,000 Sellicks Beach 111804 ...... Park Ave, brick home, central location ...... $260,000 All services underground - power, water, 175069 ...... Wells St, stone home, large block...... $295,000 common effluent Bluewater Estate 107862 ...... Dodgson Drive, 4 bedrooms ...... $175,000 • Sensational location by the beach Bitumen roads and concrete kerbing 125415 ...... Elizabeth St, 3 bedrooms ...... $130,000 • Lovely water or hills views 178532 ...... Jubilee Rd, cement rendered, 3 bedrooms ...... $140,000 From only $58,000 119872 ...... Venus Bay, outstanding views ...... $385,000 • Ideal for holidays or just living 137640 ...... EBA Anchorage, holiday house ...... $225,000 • Priced from only $110,000 140751 ...... Barid Bay, holiday accommodation ...... $350,000 Selling agents: 143505 ...... Venus Bay, 4 bedrooms, overlooking jetty...... $450,000 Tony Blagrove 167768 ...... Port Kenny, 3 bedrooms, well maintained ...... $220,000 LJ Hooker Kadina / Wallaroo LJ Hooker Aldinga 6a Graves St, Kadina. Ph 8821 3666 For full detailed contact 8556 5249 Phone: 8626 1298 www.ljhooker.com Elders – Robco 0427 800 099 7 – 9 Jubilee Road Rob Stephens: 0428 626 106 Streaky Bay SA 5862

Page 18 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Enjoy stand-alone seafront style North East LJ HOOKER…Located in The ultimate master bed- the centre of Moorowie room gives you amazing Sell with Bay in a quiet sea-front open views across the bay NO STRESS NO FUSS holiday settlement about and township, a dressing- 1289 North East Road, 20kms south of room/office, walk-through us.....Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 Yorketown, this seaside ensuite to an atrium-deck home is, without a doubt, leading to the sauna and rh.com.au the finest seafront loca- shower, a surprise around tion in town! every corner! PROPERTY (08) 8395 2233 Enjoy 1160m² of elevated SPOTLIGHT... The huge steel shed gives This unique, absolute seafront with an you ample space for secluded home exciting, ultra unique, boats, caravans, cars boasts the finest four-bedroom home fea- AND trailer as well as a seafront location in turing high ceilings, stun- lined section currently Moorowie Bay. ning timber floors and im- used as a gym and ideal Wayne Lawson David Murley Penny Coleman Rachel Longden mense open living areas for family fun or teenag- 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 0434 124 719 0434 124 720 designed to embrace ers retreat. (and yes, there are still appreciate the finer things 0438 534 275 or LJ Hooker 23a & 23b Hermit Street spectacular ocean views crayfish here!) in life, an inspection is an Yorketown – ph 8852 – “Another Blue Chip In- With native shrubs at the vestment!” Pair of brick absolute must! across Investigator front of the house and a Perfectly private, unique, 1800, or log onto veneer maisonettes com- Straight to Kangaroo Is- lovely, well established luxurious - a hedonist’s For more information, www.ljhooker.com.au/ prising 3 bdrms, all with land. yorketown. BIR’s, spacious lounge and garden at the rear includ- delight! For those who contact Kelly Porter – ph dining with access to enter- Perfect for the host and ing enclosed vegetable taining area, gas kitchen entertainer - a cosy open garden, chook yard and with ample cupboards and range hood, bathroom with shower fireplace to toast your your very own outdoor, recess, vanity unit and bath. Ducted evap cooling and gas space toes on winter evenings, wood-fired pizza oven! heating, carport UMR, pergola, easycare front gardens, concrete reverse-cycle air-condi- sleeper retained lawn and garden areas to rear. Close to all ameni- Colourful, bright & airy, tioning to keep you com- ties and tenanted @ $240 & $265 p/w. $430,000 fortable, wide sheltered this home has clearly been built to take full advantage 11 Alberrie St– “Add this decks at both front and to your Investment Port- rear, a light and airy sun of the location, and the folio!” Family home of 3 room (perfect for breakfast sea views are unrivalled! good sized bedrooms all or brunch) and your fine With clear, clean waters, with BIR’s, large abundant fishing, surfing rumpus, spacious lounge wines will keep their cool & dining, gas kitchen, ducted evap air-con & ducted gas heating. in the stone-lined cellar/ beaches nearby, and ship- 2 driveways, 2 garden sheds, leased @ $300 p/w until June 2007 family fun room. wrecks and reefs to dive with right to review rent June, 2006. $254,950 2/46 Aquila Boulevard – “Investment Treasure Chest.” Built in 1998, three bedrooms all with bir’s, spacious lounge, dining & kitchen. Full 6-8 KENNEBERY CRESCENT length front bull nose “HOW MANY DO YOU WANT - 1, 2, 3 OR ALL 16??” On offer here are 16 bedsit apartments with allocated verandah. Ducted evap cooling throughout. Carport under carports. All apartments partly furnished including double main roof, pergola, garden shed. Auto irrigation. Leased bed, fridge, washing machine, various crockery & cutlery @ $250 p/w till April 2006. $210,000. etc. Each apartment features open plan living, ie kitchen, dining and living are all combined, with separate bathroom/ 11 Curdimurka St – laundry and toilet. All units have “Secure, Spacious & r/c a/c’s. All units are leased for Homey”. 3 bdrm family $145 per week and are popular home all with BIR’s, large with single workers. 4 units are lounge, spacious dining, available for sale with small rear yards. well equipped gas kitchen, cooling & heating, $125,000 each triple c/port, large rear verandah & entertaining area with BI BBQ, tool shed & large paved area with shade sail, room for a 7b CURDIMURKA STREET pool at the side, front manicured gardens, auto irrigation & “AN APPEALING STARTER” secured by tubular steel security fence to the front & heaps more. Conveniently located is this tidy 3 bdrm duplex home. Open plan living/dining/kitchen areas with floating timber This will not last. $297,500. floorboards - great for tenants!, master bedroom with BIR, Lot 211 Government r/c a/c and it’s own access to the bathroom, 2nd bedroom Road Andamooka –“The includes BIR and 3rd bedroom has a freestanding wardrobe, all bdrms are carpeted, 2-way bathroom, separate laundry Opal Palace, Nest or and toilet, ducted evap a/c, gas heating, sliding door Invest.” Spacious family access to the under-cover patio area, yard area including home of 3 bdrms (large garden seat, above standard master), huge tiled lounge size gdn shed with cement with feature double doors to floor, under-cover shaded area with paving, single carport. front and hallway, good size Currently leased to an dining,updated timber excellent tenant for $295pw til kitchen with heaps of cupboards, island bench and utensil drawers, 19th Oct 2006. gas stove and range hood, large updated bathroom, large enclosed $219,000 rear verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy stone 20 SANTALUM WAY retaining walls, another side pergola area. Parking x 2 in carport, “SOLD WITHIN MINUTES” workshop, storage area and aviary. Several rock gardens and local 3 bdrm family home, open plan stone retaining walls, excellent views from front verandah, air living, modern kitchen with conditioning and more. Inspection a must. $149,950. Web ID dishwasher,UNDER fibreglass CONTRACT inground 795213. pool, large 2 bay car shed with power, immaculately 33a & b Bopeechee St– maintained throughout. “Another Gilt Edged In- $275,000 vestment!” Pair of masonettes on one title of- LOT 114 GOVERNMENT RD, ANDAMOOKA fering 3 bdrms all with “IT’LL BE A LONG WAIT IF YOU’RE WAITING FOR THIS LONG BUS” BIR’s, spacious lounge & Back on the market due to failed contract. The first thing dining, gas kitchen, ducted evap air-con, gas wall furnace, new you notice about this property is the long bus parked at drapes & curtains, c/port UMR, garden shed & both tenanted at the bottom of the driveway which is completely set up to be a showroom for opals etc. The house is located at the $240 per week. $379,950 top of the driveway and is a split level/partial dugout and Lot 600, Government Rd, features 2 bdrms, both with birs, master bedroom includes Andamooka –“Solid Brick a new s/s a/c and leads to the bathroom, fully equipped Investment.” Solid brick, kitchen including an upright gas stove and range hood, tiled throughout, open dining room 2 bedrooms, both carpeted, and large living room with lounge, kitchen and feature stone walls, new dining all tiled, r/c air con. Garage, car port and partially furnished window treatments, down on 2091m2 lot. $97,500 lights and ceiling fans. The exterior of the property 4 Nyaroo Court – “Good features a long under cover Gracious, is this carport, 3 large water tanks, Spacious”. Family home access to a workshop UMR and with 4 lge bdrms, ensuite, another toilet. $85,000 UNDER CONTRACTwir to main, bir’s to others Lge kitch, family and games are. Duct evap cooling. Dbl c/port, LORRAINE AUBREY lge pergola area, ent area with BBQ, lge t/shed, g/shed. Block 8671 2000 or www.linandrews.com.au approx 924m2. Web ID 806656. $255,000

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 19 CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE POSITIONS VACANT PUBLIC NOTICES

ABC Picture Framers: Wall picture frame sale now on at our Port Augusta store. Olympic Dam 76 Commercial Road, Port Augusta. Football Club Celebrate your child’s GIVE AWAY AGM Monday November 28 birthday in GIVE AWAY to good home 2yr old black 7:30pm The Monitor male rabbit. Comes with transporting OD Football Club Dining Room Your cage and hutch. Immunised. Moving All Positions Vacant! interstate, can’t take him with us. All Welcome! Community 0419 842 726 Newspaper. HEALTH Drop into RENTAL ACCOMMODATION our Richardson SeekingSeeking ExpressionsExpressions OfOf InterestInterest Place office FOR RENT, caravan in Myall Grove during business Providing cosmetic IPL/Laser treatments Caravan Park. $130.00 per week – hours • Remove the signs of aging and hair removal inclusive of site fees. Phone 0427 710 to have • Fully qualified therapist 835. their photo • Monthly visits taken. • Affordable/successful Or phone For more Info contact us at Telephone & be part of one of our the office Clare Valley Physio Stacey Oldfield fortnightly on (08) 8842 1288 8671 2683 features! 8671 2683

HOUSE FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICES TRANSPORT / REMOVALS House for Sale 6 Torrens Court, Roxby Downs 3 bdrm home with secure lease to BHP until JOHNNO’S Sep 07. Leased to excellent tenants for $1173.71/ The Monitor is a community-owned initiative month. Repainted throughout, new floor Development Act, 1993 aimed at improving regional communication coverings. BIR’s to bdrms. Good size gas heated Municipal Council of Roxby Downs FURNITURE between the community, industry, small business and Local Government. lounge. Open plan kitchen/dining. Large paved NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 Contributions are welcomed but The Monitor & covered entertainment area. Ducted evap DEVELOPMENT REMOVALS reserves the right to edit all material submitted A/C. New HWS & gas stove. Mid $230,000. Pursuant to Section in accordance with newspaper policy and legal Phone Darryl Smith 0418 844 050 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Port Lincoln requirements. or (08) 8336 5626 Notice is hereby given that applications comprising View pics & Details: The Monitor retains copyright for all images a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with owner.com.au Property ID: 24258 and text produced for, and published by The the Council for development assessment. Monitor - Your Community Newspaper. Details of the applications are as follows Reaching further into the DEVELOPMENT No: 692/097/05 Far North than any other MISCELLANEOUS APPLICANT: ALI & TONY WEBBER locally-based newspaper! 3100 papers delivered FREE ADDRESS: 25 GREGORY STREET, ROXBY DOWNS fortnightly to homes and businesses in ABC Picture Framers & Aubert Décor NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT: CARPORT ♦ Free quotes Roxby Downs, Andamooka, AT FRONT OF DWELLING Woomera, Olympic Dam and Pimba. and Blinds are looking for premises to ♦ Professional Service operate business. Anything considered. SUBJECT LAND: 25 GREGORY ST, ROXBY DOWNS Now available in four states and more than ♦ Local 18 outback communities, including William CERTIFICATE OF TITLE: Volume 5140 Folio 519 Please contact Bob 8645 2999. ♦ Adelaide Creek, Marree, Lyndhurst, Innamincka, Leigh Creek, Marla, Oodnadatta, Port Augusta, ♦ Interstate DEVELOPMENT No: 692/095/05 Whyalla, Broken Hill, Mt Dare, Birdsville and POSITIONS VACANT APPLICANT: KERRY FORTH Phone 8683 0647 outback station communities. ADDRESS: 23B SANTALUM WAY, ROXBY DOWNS Fax 8683 5394 Drop into our office at... Mobile 0414 645 614 NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT: GARAGE AT 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs 7 Days a Week CUSTOMER SERVICE. Mail order FRONT OF DWELLING Write to us at... PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 workers from home. $500.00 plus per SUBJECT LAND: 23B SANTALUM WAY, Give us a call... week. Call (08) 83433535. ROXBY DOWNS Office – (08) 8671 2683 CERTIFICATE OF TITLE: Volume 5680 Folio 343 ZIPPY Cleaning: Cleaners required. Mon Pt Pirie Sales – 0408 267 318 or (08) 8671 2622 – Fri. 3.30 – 6.30pm. Roxby Downs area. These applications may be examined at the Offices of the & Adelaide News – 0408 267 358 Council located at Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, during Above award rate pay. Phone 8363 9865. Depots Or fax us on... (08) 8671 2843 normal business hours and any person who desires to do Email us at... www.zippyclean.com.au. so may make relevant representations in writing concerning Antique & [email protected] this application to reach the Administrator, PO Box 124 [email protected] Roxby Downs, South Australia, 5725 no later than Household Removals 5.00 pm Thursday, 8 December 2005. Local, Interstate & Country [email protected] Each person making a submission should indicate whether Storage & Delivery Specialists For Metropolitan Sales... that person wishes to appear personally or be represented Gail Heritage: (08) 8248 2450 by another party before the Council in support of that Ph: 0427 716 173 Fax: (08) 8248 3562 Mobile: 0410 755 514 Email: [email protected] submission. Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Please direct enquiries to Mrs Steffany Woolford at the Please be advised that in this Council on 8671 0010. section each advertiser may have Bill Boehm Administrator only one advertisement per issue 24.11.05 CLASSIFIED with a maximum of only two items THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION listed. The total value of the OF THIS NOTICE goods advertised must not ADVERTS exceed $49.95. This section is LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs Aero not available to businesses. Club, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 for items 002, Jim Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Residents of Roxby Downs are Goldsworthy 0417 810 494. under $50. asked to come into our office, HOUSE SITTER Uni Graduate up for 3 situated in the Council Chambers months studying. Looking to house sit at 6 Richardson Place to be able over Christmas – New Year break. to place their advertisement. Phone Mimi 0418376297.

Page 20 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPOKES & SPARKPLUGS Enthusiasts wheel out their rides for community event Roxby Central Shopping Traders hosted their annual ‘Show, Shine and Ride’ on Saturday, November 19. For full results from the event, turn to Page 3.

CARS, CHROME & COMPETITORS...Show, Shine and Ride participants, clockwise, from left: Darren Pedler with his 1978 Ford XC Cobra; Tony Jordan with his 1967 Ford XR GT; Joel Stephens with ‘best ute’ - his mum’s 1971 Ford XW GT Ute; Ian ‘Jock’ Ainslie with his 1951 Triumph Thunderbird; and Murray Tyler with his 1997 Honda VFR 750.

Ian’s Western SPECIALS Hotel Brown Brothers WINES Cabernet Sauvignon Jacobs Creek Sparkling...... $7.99 each Shiraz ...... $45.99 per 6 pack Merlot $10.99 Taylors Promised Land $ 99 Chardonnay Shiraz/Cab, Cab/Merlot, Unwooded Chardonnay ..... $9.99 35 Riesling Massive Savings Cabernet, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Riesling ...... $13.99 Victorian Bitter 30 pack Saug-Blanc Bonus Magnum on 6 Huge selection of Pre-Mix Bargains Premium wines Johhnie Walker & Cola or Dry ...... any 2 for $100.00 Bundaberg & Cola ...... any 2 for $100.00 $ 99 Canadian Club & Cola or Dry ...... any 2 for $100.00 31 Cougar & Cola ...... any 2 for $100.00 Mix and Match any Carlton Mid Strength SAVE Black Douglas & Cola ...... any 2 for $100.00 SAVE SAVE Woodstock & Cola 375ml...... $40.00 + Bonus Gift Spirits Driving through Pt Augusta? Bundaberg ...... $27.99 Drop into Ian’s Western Hotel Canadian Club ...... $26.99 on the highway and check out our huge $ 99 Cougar ...... $27.99 product range and specials!! 19 Black Douglas...... $27.99 Fosters Light Ice Bonus 2lt Coke on every bottle Ph: 8642 2781 • Fax: 8642 5030 Email: [email protected]

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 21 SPORT Tight field for lawn bowls Dirt Kart presentations LAWN BOWLS…Roxby Downs There will be Wednesday night Bowling Club night owls results for scroungers starting on December 14 Round 7 are as follows: and running through to the end of Round 7 saw the Norms suffer their January. first defeat for the season going The Bowling Club would like to down to Safety Biased 64 to 56. invite any junior bowlers who Safety Biased started well with would like to have a game on Friday several high scoring ends and evenings to come along before night managed to hang on to a fast owls, starting at 6.30pm - all are finishing Norm side. welcome. Crowless maintained a steady game Game 6 results are as follows: against Mitre10 to defeat them 68 to PBW and Associates racked up 52. their third win in a row by defeating PBW and Associates narrowly lost Chandler’s Chuckers 73 to 47. to The Better Halves 54 to 66. Yorkes always had their game under Yorkes, who were in third spot on control defeating Safety Biased 66 the table, played Jack of All Trades, to 54. who were in fourth place on the table, each had their chances to win but the Mackturns and Carefactor had a Yorkes prevailed 66 to 54. very close game up until the seventh end and then Mackturnss powered Carefactor had a strong win against away to win 71 to 49. NFI winning 70 to 50. Jack of all Trades and Better Halves Beenham’s Bungups had another had a close tussle with the teams strong win defeating the Rebels 75 even on two occassions during the to 45. game but finally Jack of all Trades The big winners for the night was prevailed 66 to 54. Enterprise against Mackturns The Norms again powered away to winning 81 to 39. a big win defeating the Rebels 74 With only three games to go for the to 46. Pre-Christmas season, the top three sides have closed up with only a six Beenham’s Bungups also had a point spread. good win over NFI defeating them 69 to 51. Norms lead the field with 98 points ahead of Beenham’s Bungups 95 and Crowless returned to the winning DIRT KART...Roxby Yorkes 92. circle with a massive victory over Downs Dirt Kart Enterprise 82 to 38, this won Club hosted its December 9 is the last night for night Crowles the glasses for the night. owls before we break for the presentation night Christmas period, restarting again in Jim Bowden, at the Roxby Downs late January. Bowls Reporter. Community Club on November 19, 2005.

TROPHY WINNERS...Senior award winners, top, at the Roxby Down Dirt Kart Club presentation night were, back, Peter Fortington with sponsor Scott Pinnegar from Coates Hire, Peter Cates, Terry Brusnahan, front, Ashley Eichner, Helen and Owen Belsey; while the junior winners, above, were, from left, Ben Redjepi, Ben Roulstone, Jack Laurence, Duncan Atkins, Braden Gerrity and Lachlan Cates.

New coaches needed JUNIOR BASKETBALL...Lightning’s Skyla Jordan takes control of the ball during the weekend’s junior basketball. Local organisers of junior basketball are calling for more support, following the committee’s loss of several key members. To learn how you can support junior basketball, and other local children’s sports, turn to Page 6 of this week’s The Monitor - Your Community Newspaper.

Page 22 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPORTSPORT Roxby Downs Red Hot Tip #5: Leisure Centre Write down Leisure Centre your short, medium and long-term goals and 2005 review them regularly. Sporting 1300 1300 38

www.lifeplan.com.au Calendar OLYMPIC DAM VS WANDERERS...Darren  Leonard takes a swing for OD off a bowl from Ryan Briggs during last weekend’s November December 10, cricket game between Olympic Dam and the November 26, Saturday Roxby Downs Wanderers. Keep reading The Monitor on Your Community Newspaper December 8 for full results of this and Saturday, Roxby Cricket Assoc 5:30pm upcoming matches. Let us pay your Christmas Holiday fuel bill!!! Downs Junior Tennis Olympic Dam vs Season finishes. Woomera. Woomera Rogues in fine form Enter The Monitor’s Fuel Fund today! CRICKET…Rogues opened their winning account for November 28, December 12, Monday First Prize: the season with an effortless nine wicket win over $1,000.00 Roxby Downs Wanderers at Roxby Downs oval on Saturday morning, Monday, OD Football November 12, 2005. Second Prize: $500.00 Club AGM. OD Shotokan Karate Club Neither side was at full strength but the ‘Swaggies’ Football Club Dining will be continuing went in with a relatively thin bowling attack and needed Name: ______a huge tally to defend. Room. All positions training throughout the Address: ______Things were looking good at drinks after 20 overs with vacant! All welcome! holidays. the score in the nineties for the loss of only two wickets ______but Vaughn Smith snared four wickets after the break Colts: 6pm-6:45pm ______Phone: ______December for a miserly 12 runs as the batting side tumbled to a Juniors / Adults: meagre 123 all out in 36 overs. December 1, 6:45-8pm John Adams also bowled well capturing the all- Thursday, Roxby important wicket of Ryan Briggs and conceding only 20 runs from his eight overs. www.themonitor.com.au Downs Swimming December 13, Briggs, Scott Humphries, Rob Paxton and Matt Gow Club Time Trials Tuesday, Roxby all made starts with the bat but did not go on with it. 8671 0322 www.rivergumhomes.com.au 8671 0014 4:30 - 7pm Downs Swimming Club Rogues were well served in the run chase by newcomer Desert Randall Wyatt who opened the innings and brought up Tandales Hair December 3, Time Trials a brisk 90 out in an excellent scoring rate for his side Decór www.lifestyleclinic.com.au & Beauty!8671 0214 4:30 - 7pm while Andrew Goldfinch provided great support with 0417 816 738 8671 2638 Saturday 24 not out. Roxby Downs Cricket December 14, Scores: Wanderers 123 Briggs 25, Humphries 23, 1300 793 677 8671 1353 Paxton 22, Matt Gow 16, Smith 8-3-4/12, Kaminski 1800 654 991 Assoc 8:30am Wednesday Roxby 8-0-2/34, Wyatt 1.3-1-1/0, Altmann 2-0-1/5 Adams 8- 1300 728 048 Conditions of Entry: Prize will be in the form of a cheque made payable to the winner/s. Post your entry to “The Monitor’s 2005 Olympic Dam vs Downs Shotokan 2-1/20. Catches: Wyatt, Teare, Bodsworth, Rochow Christmas Fuel Fund Promotion”, PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or dropped into the Entry Box at The Monitor’s office, Richardson Run Out: Kaminski Place, Roxby Downs. Competition starts November 10, 2005 and finishes last mail 5pm December 9, 2005. Total prize value is $1,500.00. Rogues. Roxby Karate Club will be Competition will be drawn at The Monitor Office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on December 12, 2005 at 12 noon. Winners will be Lost to…Rogues 1/128, Wyatt 90 no, Goldfinch 24 informed by phone and winners names will be published in the December 15 edition of The Monitor Newspaper. SA LicNo: T05/4574 continuing training no, S Adams 5-0-1/44. Catches: Mark Gow. December 3, throughout the Olympic Dam scored an emphatic nine-wicket win over Saturday previously unbeaten Woomera at O’Donoghue Oval holidays. on the following Saturday evening. Roxby Downs Cricket THETHE MONITMONITOROR Colts: 6pm-6:45pm The home side won the toss and elected to bat and Are your team’s results in your community newspaper? Assoc 5:30pm were in big trouble at the drinks break with seven Ph - 8671 2683 Fx - 8671 2843 [email protected] Woomera vs Juniors / Adults:

batsmen back in the pavilion for only 48 runs.  6:45-8pm Scott Mackenzie had batted well for his 22 and Olympic Wanderers. Dam one blemish apart were deadly in the field. Woomera February The tail wagged for Woomera and all was not lost as February 2, Roxby the innings finished on 99 with Andy Searle, Mick and Your Community Newspaper December 5, Ingold and Jeff Litchfield posting valuable runs. Downs Swimming Club are offering you the chance to Monday, Community The visitors bowling attack of Charl Botes, “Garr” Recommences. Roberts, Andy Wellington and Brenden Cirocco gave Board Sports and their opponents little rest at the batting crease and were A KANGAROO February 3, Roxby well backed up in the field. Recreation Forum Apart from the run out of Brian Partington the “Devils” ISLAND December 10, Downs Junior Tennis had little trouble in achieving the target and won with HOLIDAY Recommences. twelve over to spare. Saturday Roxby Scores: Woomera 99 Mackenzie 22, Searle18no, WIN2 nights accommodation at the KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFRONT Downs Cricket Assoc April Ingold 17, Litchfield 12 Roberts 8 2-3/21 Botes 8-0- for 2 adults, twin share, in a Garden Chalet with Continental 3/23 Wellington 5-2-2/9 Cirocco 8-1-2/24. Catches: Breakfasts. (Sponsored by KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFRONT and 8:30am Rogues vs April 1, Saturday Nichols Kemp 2, Cirocco Devlin Botes. PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL). Wanderers. Roxby Roxby Downs Junior Lost to…Olympic Dam 1/108 Devlin 42 no, Partington Return passenger ferry fares for 2 adults and a 27, Leonard 23 no. Run out: Ryan McDonald. standard vehicle with Kangaroo Island SeaLink. Tennis Grand Final. Gerard ‘Yogi’ Secker, 2 adult fares on the SeaLink Highlights Day Tour. Cricket Reporter. Prize is valid until December 1, 2006.

Name: ______Vac Swim Roxby Downs volleyball Address: ______Vac Swim is VOLLEYBALL…Results from Roxby Downs ______coming in volleyball on Wednesday November 16, 2005 are as follows: ______Phone: ______January, 2006. A-Grade - Prophets 86 defeated Benders 70 (J Conditions of Entry: Travel excluded during SA school holidays and long weekends. Prize is non-transferable or redeemable for cash. Watch this space for Banning). 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 B-Grade - Block It III defeated Tri Hards 83 (D. the static display in the Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Competition starts August 18, 2005 and finishes last mail more details! 5pm, December 8, 2005. Total prize value is $934.40. Competition will be drawn at The Monitor office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs Slade). 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”. Enquiries, please phone: 8671 0500 Nancy’s III defeated Tigers 62 (V. Anderson). 

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 23 Lavrick Engineering

BOC Gas and Equipment Mechanical Repairs Air-conditioning New Car Servicing & Warranty Olympic Way Your Community Newspaper OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725 sport Ph: 86710404 Fax: 86710418

Dirt All the region’s sport Spokes & Kart Sparkplugs Trophy in your not-for-profit Night community newspaper

Page 22 The Monitor Page 21

On-court action Netballers aim for finals NETBALL… photograph - Neil Ryan Roxby Downs senior netballers are gearing up for the upcoming grand finals next week. Preliminary finals results from Roxby Downs Netball on November 16, 2005 are as follows: A-Grade - Gecko Girls 26 defeated Cruisers 19. B-Grade - Miners 35 defeated Keeches 19. Blue Jays 25 defeated Pink Ladies 22. Mixed - Bowheelers 37 defeated Makrats 21. Hornridge 39 defeated Alle Katz 17. The semi-finals were played yesterday, November 23, 2005.. During the semi- finals, Cruisers played Mak Ladies, Keeches played Blue MINERS VS DEVILS...Jason Orr drives Jays and Bowheelers the ball up the court for the Miners, layed Allekatz. above, while Jack Orr dodges between photograph - Neil Ryan Keep watching for Damian Smith and Adam ‘Boof’ Warren the December 8, to take the pass during last week’s PRELIMINARY FINALS...Keeches’ Sarah Berg and Roxanne 2005 issue of The Men’s Basketball game between long- Henfry defend the goal circles as Miners GA Dana Judd takes Monitor and full time rivals the Roxby Miners and the aim during last week’s A-Grade preliminary finals. finals results. OD Devils.

Quality costs less at PAINT SUPPLIES of SA

From the Dunes to Delivered or drive in - either way you could save heap$.

Dalhousie Springs, Houses, cars, boats, you name it... everyone’s reading We probably have it in stock.

Open 7 days!

Your Community Newspaper Paint Supplies of SA West Lakes Blvd The Monitor, a not-for-profit community newspaper, is distributed to more than 18 Outback communities in Hendon SA 5014 three states and the Northern Territory, FREE, every fortnight. Ph: 8347 7171 No other locally-based newspaper in the Outback reaches more people than The Monitor. www.paintsupplies.com.au Read The Monitor FREE, every fortnight, at www.themonitor.com.au and, don’t forget, we need your news!

Page 24 - Thursday, November 24, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper