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Pages Pages Pages 11 & 12 8 & 9 13 & 14 Rann tours mine site OLYMPIC DAM...Premier Mike Rann has thrown his support behind expansion plans at Olympic Dam following a tour of BHP Billiton’s proposed open cut mine. Standing on the site of what promises to be the world’s largest open cut mine, the Premier welcomed the planned expansion as a boon for both the State and the local community. “At a rough estimate, the ore body immediately adjacent to the current underground Olympic Dam mine is worth hundreds of billions of dollars,” Mr Rann told The Monitor. “The open pit is expected to be about 3km long, 2.8km wide and 1km deep...that’s enough to swallow the entire city of Adelaide from Greenhill Rd to Prospect and from Mile End to Kent Town.” Mr Rann said excavation is expected to begin in 2009 and will involve excavation of a million tonnes of rock and soil every day for four years. The expansion is expected to create an extra 2250 permanent jobs at Olympic Dam, and another 8800 jobs across SA. “This is a project that is critical for our state’s future and we’ve got to look at a lot of issues including the building of a railway linking Roxby Downs to the Adelaide to Darwin railway...and the option of a desalination plant in the Spencer Gulf to supply water TTA-61818-5 TTA-146669 to the mine. “This has got to be exciting for the local communities and the State Government is committed to the expansion of the infrastructure of Roxby Downs, as partners with BHP Billiton in the proposed Olympic Is your bank taking you for a ride? Dam expansion.” Get a free home loan health check with Mortgage Choice. Dr Roger Higgins - BHP Billiton’s chief operating A Mortgage Choice consultant will be visiting officer base metals - joined Mr Rann in welcoming Roxby Downs on November 25, 26 and 27. the expansion as good news for the region. Appointments can be made through “Already, we have employees from all over the world Garry Baker Building on who have taken the opportunity to come to Olympic 8671 1353 DRILL SITE...Premier Mike Rann talks with senior exploration Dam,” Dr Higgins told The Monitor. “We have a Working in partnership with local business! world-wide workforce and there will be many more geologist Dean Lovett on the site of Olympic Dam’s proposed GARRY BAKER BUILDING open cut mine. opportunities for employees all over the world to PTY LTD come work here.” Dine Out! Hang Out! Party On! 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Faxes and emails must include a contact number and The Monitor reserves the right to edit letters according to legal obligations and space restrictions. Catering complaints Resident ‘incredulous’ of Camp1 award Access Chiropractic 8332 8483 Andamooka Health Services 8672 7087 Dear Editor, Dear Editor, There are alternatives, grey and yel- Andamooka Opal Showroom 8672 7007 The “Award Success for ESS” article (The Monitor As a Camp1 resident I was incredu- lowing grilled fish (NZ blue whiting) Andamooka Football Club 8671 0404 - October 13) naming ESS industrial caterer of the lous to read of the ESS award, which no pun intended and gristly low qual- Andamooka Primary School 8672 7018 year is disheartening for residents of Camp1 at Ol- begs the question how was this award ity steak which is cooked on a hotplate Andamooka Support Service 8672 7238 ympic Dam Village. judged and by whom? with oil. Autopro Roxby Downs 8671 2200 This self-serving “award” undermines long-running Was there a survey of any of the Furthermore to attend the mess one has Beenham Building 8671 1234 requests to get decent quality food and hygienic con- camp’s residents? to walk through the numerous smokers Ben Hall Removals & Storage 0427 716 173 ditions at the Camp. at the entrance, surely this should be a Birdsville Hotel (07) 4656 3244 We are all paying for the services pro- Anyone entering the dining room could not fail to smoke free zone. Broadspectrum 8671 2450 see the grubby doors and floors, serving utensils vided by ESS through the practice of Capital Corp 0421 911 228 handled by hundreds lying in food trays, “washed” back charging our relative companies I do not have any illusions of the fare Clark Pool & Spas 8269 1344 dishes with food still stuck on them. and as such we are customers. improving under BHPBilliton, as I spent 18 months in their Pundalmurra Country Getaways 8832 2623 The menu is mainly fried and fatty foods such as I normally pay between $50 and $70 Cowell Electric 8671 0018 Facility in Western Australia. sausages, spam, battered fish etc. Even roasts are the dollars a week for fresh food from the Desert Springs Church 0427 663 033 lowest quality with fat and gristle. It was the worst food I have ever ex- Elders Real Estate Streaky Bay 8626 1298 supermarket and rarely eat in the mess Frequent “run-outs” of fresh fruit, vegetables and at all. perienced anywhere and coincidently Elsewhere Hotel 8675 7781 cold meats etc. reduces the menu to poor quality and was also run by ESS. I often go to the mess to check out the Eyebus 8671 2001 lowest cost food. Glendambo Outback Resort 8672 1030 fruit and if it’s reasonable I subsidise On a positive note I recently lived in Glendambo Mobil Service Station 8672 1092 This makes it difficult to maintain a healthy diet. my fridge stock with the occasional the ESS facility in Dampier where the GRH Supplies 8243 0944 We challenge the ESS manager to join the queue and offering. menu changed regularly and the food eat at Camp1 a few times a week to observe his “best was well prepared and of very good Harvey Norman Whyalla 8645 6100 I understand that the quality of menu Hickorys Run 8668 4284 practices” at work in this “world-class industry cen- quality. is driven by the funds available but, Home Loan Superstore 1800 089 495 tre” as claimed in the award. in my opinion, the standard of the food It was a Rio Tinto site and it would Hytorc 0412 828 060 Numerous complaints and suggestions by residents preparation is quite mediocre. seem that the old adage is still true - Innamincka Trading Post 0418 322 091 are stone-walled, and often a case of “shoot the mes- you only get what you pay for. Interwork Port Augusta 8641 2460 senger.” My main concern is the amount of Johncor Transport 0419 601 980 If BHP Billiton is interested in promoting workforce fatty food and oil-drenched salads Regards, Johnnos Furniture Removals 0414 645 614 health and a positive attitude they should look at ESS available, not to mention the sheer re- Ken Craig, Lavericks Engineering 8671 0404 practices and the Camp1 hygiene and food quality petitiveness of it all. Olympic Dam. Leigh Creek & Regional VIC 8675 2723 issues. Lifeplan Funds Management 8236 4763 Residents of Camp1, Lin Andrews Real Estate 8671 2000 (names supplied), Got something to say? Email [email protected]. Marree Aboriginal School 8675 8358 Olympic Dam. MGA Insurance 8632 6281 Mitre 10 Roxby Downs 8671 0322 Mortgage Choice 0407 861 273 Mortgage Force 13 14 97 Editorial Mt Dare Homestead 8670 7835 SEONIE LYON Nacos Credit Union 8671 1755 Editor of Native Animal Network 8671 0573 The Monitor - Olympic Dam Operations 8671 8888 Your Community Outback Fringe Festival 8671 2001 Newspaper Outback Landscaping & Supplies 8671 0131 Paint Supplies of SA 8347 7171 There’s a song that stuck in my head this week- Parenting SA 1300 364 100 and not all of you would have heard it because Paul G Doube 8351 9511 it’s Country and Western and only a few of us Phil Hoffmann Travel 8671 2333 are brave enough to admit that we listen to ‘both Pink Roadhouse, Oodnadatta 8670 7822 types of music’. 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Roxby Downs Community Club 8671 0117 Roxby Downs Community Health 8671 9020 That’s the bad thing about being a grown-up - you find out that people can die or disappear and Roxby Downs Community Library 8671 0660 you can’t always do anything about it when it Roxby Downs Council 8671 0010 happens. Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct 8671 2001 Win $1500 to reduce your Christmas fuel bill in The Monitor - Page 23 Roxby Downs Leisure Centre 8671 0500 Christmas Fuel Fund But you can do something before it happens. Roxby Downs Lutheran Church 8671 1300 Life is precious and love is precious and please, Roxby Downs Police 8671 0370 don’t let an opportunity go past that might make Roxby Downs Swimming Pool 8671 0500 your life - or the life of someone you love - a Roxby Downs Youth Centre 0407 719 714 little more wonderful right now. RoxFM Community Radio 8671 2545 the Weather at a glance... 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Page 2 - Thursday, Novemver 10, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper NEWS Safe driving - getting the message across ROXBY DOWNS...Local business, Roxby RoadSafe and The Monitor have thrown their support behind a series of local safe driving initiatives this month. This week, Roxby RoadSafe and local emergency services will host the RAAP program for Year 11 students at Roxby OLYMPIC DAM…Arid Recovery’s aerial Downs Area School . baiting program has been extended from annual bait “Other initiatives we’ve got going include displaying the drops to quarterly this year. The next scheduled bait- Coates hire trailer with its luminated safety message prior ing period is planned for November 14 and 15. The poi- to and during the Christmas Pageant and then again in the son baits are dropped outside the Arid Recovery Reserve New Year.” Roxby RoadSafe is also seeking funding for signage and promotional materials to highlight the dangers to control cats and foxes, creating a ‘buffer zone’ to fur- of the Fatal Five – speed, seatbelts, alcohol, fatigue and ther protect the native animals inside the Reserve. “In vulnerable road users. 2004 we used larger baits as we were mainly targeting With Christmas holidays and all the travelling associated foxes, however this year we have returned to smaller- with them looming, local businesses hope to highlight the sized baits in order to control cats as well. Fox activity need to drive safely on our local roads. In an effort to make decreased after each bait drop, no matter which baits were two lucky readers’ Christmas travel a little less stressful, used, while the effectiveness against cats has been var- The Monitor is giving away two prizes of $1000 and $500 ied and further research is required.” Jenny Stott, Arid to alleviate your holiday fuel bill. Turn to Page 23, for your Recovery Project Officer told The Monitor. The baiting chance to win The Monitor’s ‘fuel fund’. covers all of the land within a 20km radius of the Arid Recovery Reserve, a total area of 1800 square kilome- tres. Baits are dropped from a plane where possible and distributed by hand elsewhere to completely cover the baited zone. Baits are not distributed anywhere within 2km of Roxby Downs or Olympic Dam Village, nor within 4km of Andamooka. “We have decided to carry out baiting quarterly this year to find when is the best time to carry out our baiting program.” Miss Stott said. “The first bait drop took place in early May, the second drop in mid August and the third is coming up in mid November.” Results from this year’s baiting have been encouraging, with a decline in track counts for both cats and foxes. Once again, the effect has been greater on foxes than cats, which may be due to the increased rain- fall. “However, the recent rains have triggered rabbit breeding so there are a lot of rabbits around. Cats are ROXBY ROAD SAFE...Roxby RoadSafe president Mark Dalgleish renowned for not taking baits when there are alternate joins local businesses in promoting safe driving in the upcoming food sources so we are interested to see the results from holidays, as part of The Monitor’s Christmas fuel giveaway. November’s bait drop.” Miss Stott said. For more infor- mation, contact Arid Recovery - ph 8671 8282. ROXBY DOWNS…Local businesses are invited to a Drink a toast to the Numbats workshop on taxation and information for home-based businesses and new businesses. The workshop will be OLYMPIC DAM... Friends held at the Roxby Downs Council chambers on Novem- of Arid Recovery are cam- paigning to reintroduce the ber 22, from 5.30pm, and feature three key speakers who Numbat to Arid Recovery. will discuss taxation matters, business planning, local council requirements for start-up businesses and the ben- Proceeds from the group’s efits of networking in regional areas. Banrock Station wine sales will support the relocation OLYMPIC DAM…Representatives of BHP Billiton, of Numbats from Scotia owners of Olympic Dam — the world’s largest uranium Reserve, NSW, to Arid Re- deposit – attended a public hearing for a parliamentary covery. inquiry investigating the strategic importance of Austral- Wine orders close Novem- ia’s uranium resources last week. The House of Repre- ber 18 - ph 8671 828. sentatives Standing Committee on Industry and Resources is conducting hearings to gather evidence for its inquiry into the development of the non-fossil fuel energy in- FUNDRAISER...Friends of Arid dustry in Australia. The committee received evidence Recovery volunteers Melissa Allen and from BHP Billiton on the company’s proposed $5 bil- Bree Galbraith are raising funds to lion expansion of Olympic Dam after the committee con- bring Numbats back to the region. ducted an inspection of the mine during September. The inquiry is examining the global demand for Australia’s uranium resources, the strategic importance of these re- sources and the potential implications for global green- house gas emission reductions from the further develop- ment and export of Australia’s uranium resources. ROXBY DOWNS…SA Unions is calling on local South Australians to join what will be one of the largest dem- onstrations in Australia’s working history against the Fed- eral Government’s new work rights legislation. “Work- The Monitor is a community-owned, not-for-profit initiative ers will lose important rights that previous generations aimed at improving regional communication between the fought hard to secure – things like paid overtime, pen- community, industry, small business and Local Government. alty rates and protection from being unfairly sacked,” Contributions are welcomed but The Monitor reserves the SA Unions secretary Janet Giles told The Monitor. “John right to edit all material submitted in accordance with Howard will make jobs less secure, workers will be paid newspaper policy and legal requirements. less, and families will be put under pressure. We’re urg- The Monitor retains copyright for all images and text produced for, and published by The Monitor - Your Community ing South Australians to join a national day of protest to Newspaper. send John Howard a clear message that his plan to strip workers’ rights is unfair, un-Australian and just plain Reaching further into the Far North than wrong. At 8am on Tuesday, November 15, we want to any other locally-based newspaper! see thousands of South Australians take part in the na- 3100 papers delivered FREE fortnightly to homes and businesses in Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Woomera, tional protest.” Roxby Downs will host its own protest Olympic Dam and Pimba. Now available in more than 18 on the day, at the Roxby Downs Tavern. Other regional outback communities in three states and the NT. protests will be held in Bordertown, Ceduna, Leigh Creek, Drop into our office at... 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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 3 NEWS Far North police report FAR NORTH & OUT- is known and police are con- BACK… On November tinuing their enquiries. 6, 2005 a report was A 37-year-old Roxby made of the theft of a Downs man was re- bicycle from Gregory ported for driving an Street, Roxby Downs. unregistered motor ve- A 25-year-old Roxby hicle on November 2, Downs man was reported 2005. for misuse of a motor vehi- Also on November 2, 2005 Photograph - Craig Solly of Impressions Images. cle on November 5, 2005. an Andamooka man was issued a fine NUPTIALS...Roxby Downs residents Gerri- WEDDING...Roxby Downs resident Mat Also on November 5, 2005 an 18- for exceeding the speed limit. Lee DeMarco and Andrew Graham were year-old Roxby Downs man was re- Poyzer and Kerrie Dey were married on Two Roxby Downs men were issued married in Roxby Downs on Saturday, ported for failing to comply with di- October 8 at Henley Beach. The ceremony fines for failing to wear a seatbelt on October 29. Pictured with the happy rections, hindering police, driving was attended by many former and present couple, from left, Andrew’s son Samuel 2 November 2005. Roxby Downs locals, including bridal party without due care and disorderly be- Graham, Best Man Jim Zupp, Andrew and A report of an assault, which oc- members Darren Eckermann, Michelle haviour. Gerri-Lee, Andrew Nicholls who gave the curred in the park between Pioneer Dyason, Cheryl Dey and Laura Dey. Bruce On November 4, 2005, two 18- bride away, and Maid of Honor Elaine Drive and Finniss Street in the early Hobson of Mildura was Mat’s best man. year-old Roxby Downs men and a Nicholls. hours of Saturday October 29, was 19-year-old Nuriootpa man were received from a Roxby Downs resi- reported for disorderly dent. Police are seeking witnesses to behaviour.November 3, 2005 a theft from BHP Billiton of rubber lining the assault. to the value of $12,750 was re- Anyone with information about this ported to police. The theft occurred assault is asked to contact the Roxby between September 16 - 19, 2005. Downs Police Station on 86710370 Police were advised of the illegal or Bank SA Crime Stoppers on 1800 interference of a motor vehicle that 333 000. occurred at Olympic Dam on No- On October 29, 2005 a 38-year-old vember 3. This offence occurred on Western Australian man was reported the October 8, 2005. for exceeding the prescribed concen- The theft of three fire extinguish- tration of alcohol. ers from Camp 3 was reported to The bicycle was later located on the police on November 3. corner of Quandong Street and On November 1, 2005 a 33-year- Willaroo Street.On October 27, a 17- old Roxby Downs man was re- year-old Roxby Downs youth was re- ported for driving an unregistered ported for theft and deception. motor vehicle. A report of theft was received from On the same day, in an unrelated a Roxby Downs resident on October matter, a 27-year-old Roxby Downs 24, 2005 where entry was gained to man was reported for Exceed PCA. a vehicle and a 35mm camera sto- He was detected after being stopped len. for a mobile random breath test. A report of property damage was re- On November 1, 2005 an illegal use ceived on October 24, 2005 from a of a motor vehicle was reported to Roxby Downs resident where a ve- police. The vehicle was taken from hicle in a garage was damaged. the Olympic Dam mine site and If any person has information in re- later located at the Main Gate. gards to the above reported crime or A report of theft of cash from resi- any other crime, they are asked to dential premises was reported to po- please contact the Roxby Down Po- lice on November 1. The offender lice Station on 8671 0370. Paul G. Doubé BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Specialising in Family Law and attending at the Roxby Downs Magistrates Court circuit for all traffic and criminal matters. Next visit: November 30 & December 1, 2005 Call Paul for an appointment on 8351 5911 or 0417 896 345

Page 4 - Thursday, November 10, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper GOOD NEWS PAGE Beat the bites this month FAR NORTH…Roxby Downs and Far North resi- dents are feeling the bite this month, with recent rains encouraging a boom in mosquito numbers. Roxby Downs Council has received a series of in- quiries about the problem and offers a series of pam- phlets and posters with hints to beat the mosquitos this month. Local residents are encouraged to wear loose-fitting, light-colour clothes; use insect repellents on uncov- ered skin and cover sleeping areas with mosquito nets. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so resi- dents can beat the bite by disposing of water in pot plants, bird baths, feed containers and rubbish bins. Keep ponds stocked with fish and pools disinfected, or covered when not in use. For more information about ‘beating the bites’, log onto www.health.sa.gov.au. A closer look at Mars WOOMERA…The clouds parted just in time for the ELEPHANT SOX…Local teachers and partners competing for the Woomera Astronomy Group to host a viewing of ‘Gnome of Knowledge’ at the RDAS P&F Quiz Night last week, Mars at the weekend. from left, back, Grace Hollit, Ben Summerton, Teya Dunn, front, Kristy Berryman, Rebecca Steele and Steve Bice. “The Woomera Astronomy Group would publicly like to thank Garry Clarke and Ellen Ingold for their generous support and the residents of Woomera that RAFFLE GIRLS…Committee members Avril Luke and Sheila Culf showed up on the evening to view the Mars opposi- drawing raffle winners at the RDAS P&F Quiz Night last week. tion,” Woomera Board tourism officer Franke Woolfe told The Monitor. “Even though we battled with a small amount of cloud cover and…other functions - when the planet was P&F’s test of trivia visible it was clear and vibrant. ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Around 100 people attended the “The polar cap and ranges were visible through the Area School Parents and Friends Com- event, with three teams tying for sec- eyepiece of the two 10” telescopes that were set-up mittee hosted its annual quiz night this ond, third and fourth on the evening. on the night.” month. Mr Woolfe said viewings from the Baker Observa- The event raised more than $1800 for Organisers thanked the many volun- tory can be organised through Rob Dillon and the the school with the ‘Gnome of Knowl- teers and sponsors who supported the Woomera Astronomy Group by phoning 8673 7755. edge’ won by the Dufflecoat Supremes. event. Multicultural flavour for local event ROXBY DOWNS…St Barbara’s Catholic Par- ish will host its fifth Outback International Din- ner on Saturday, November 19, 2005. The popular event celebrates local multiculturalism and is held outside in the open air, in the St Barbara’s Parish School courtyard, from 6.30pm. “We’ll have local musicians, games and novel- ties with fun prizes,” event coordinator Lenny Halfacre told The Monitor. “Everyone can enjoy meals from different coun- tries including Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, Egypt, the Phillipines, Italy, Zimbabwe and Co- lumbia – as well as some Aussie favourites.” Mrs Halfacre said the meal choices reflect the background of parish members and will be con- tributed by local families. Participants are urged to book before November INTERNATIONAL EVENT...St Barbara’s Parish families will 14, at the school – ph 8671 3207 or telephone showcase traditional meals from their different cultures. St Lenny Halfacre – ph 8671 2384. Barbara’s Parish students celebrating their own multiculturalism, from left, Rose, Felicia, Divine, Adrian, Meg, Andrea and “Kids are all welcome – this is a very family- Dhanshree. Last names ommitted in accordance with school policy. friendly event.”

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“Parenting SA has these New coordinator for playgroup messages for local parents this month!” ROXBY DOWNS… Sharon Cadzow kids.” is the new face of Roxby Downs Play- Roxby Downs Playgroup is held be- group after taking over the reins as tween 10.30am and noon on Fridays, “Coping skills” coordinator last month. How can we help our children over life’s hurdles? during school terms. Helping them build inner strength (resilience) to cope Ms Cadzow said interest in the posi- “This is a fantastic opportunity to wear with life is one of the best things parents can do. It costs tion had been poor, but she felt the out those energetic rug rats between nothing – except your time. playgroup was an important local the ages of zero to five,” Ms Cadzow What is resilience? service and needed a keen leader. said. It’s the ability to bounce back or recover after adversity or hard times. “Just watching the kids get a kick out “Parents can bring their children along of it all is reward enough for me,” she It includes children’s make-up and temperament, as well to these sessions and join in with them PLAYGROUP...Roxby Downs Playgroup as things they learn from good and bad experiences, and told The Monitor. for activities such as arts and crafts, or from people in their lives. regulars Jenny Longmire with Shyarna, 3, “I even love the spilled glue all over just play in the sand pit and on the and new coordinator Sharon Cadzow. Resilience is built on three main building blocks: the tables, not to mention the sticky swings.” I CAN…make a difference Photograph - Emma Warren. I AM… a worthwhile person I HAVE… people around who love and support me Some things children need Mini-MonitorNEW ARRIVALS Mini-Monitor · to know that they are loved and are lovable · families (in all the many forms) who support them BIRTHDAYS · supervision and positive discipline · to make a contribution · to feel they can succeed · to feel good about themselves · opportunities to try new things · to feel included and appreciated · other people for support · to feel they can count on you · a sense of optimism · people to look up to · to learn to persist Some stressors for children (The more stresses the harder it is to develop resilience). · Birth injury or being very small at birth. · Parents (or others close to them) are ill or die. NIKOLAS…Nikolas · Disability - their own, another child in the family or Tidy celebrated his a parent. · Family break-up – the conflict in separation or fifth birthday on divorce. MICHAEL…Roxby Downs residents Mark October 26, 2005. · If parents see a child as ‘difficult’. Horrie and Jo Dillon welcomed the birth of · Parents fighting or violence in the home. TWINS...Bill and Nicki Morgan welcomed their son Michael on August 26, 2005, at · Abuse – physical, sexual, emotional or neglect. Gawler Hospital, weighing 3459g (7lb 10oz). · Harsh or inconsistent discipline. the birth of daughters Matilda (left) and · Many changes in a child’s life, eg schools, teachers, Charlotte Morgan on September 22, 2005, where they live, carers. at Burnside Hospital. At What parents can do Make them feel they are loved and belong birth, Matilda (How you make children feel is as important as what weighed you say and do.) 2722g (6lb) Children need to: while · be told often and shown with actions that you care Charlotte · know that they are loved because of who they are…not weighed just when they are ‘good’ or do things well · know certain people will always ‘be there’ for them 2410g · feel they have a place in the family - that they are (5lb HAYLEY...Hayley needed and will be missed if away. 5oz). Attwood turns three Support their self-esteem on November 18, Children need to feel good about themselves. They 2005. learn self-esteem from birth. They need for you to: · spend time with them · be interested in their interests · show delight in them and in what they are learning · give approval and encouragement for trying new things (even when they don’t succeed). Help them feel they have some control JAXON... Children need to develop a sense of being able to manage Former things for themselves. Let children do things they are able to do – (we often jump in because we can do it better Roxby or quicker). Teach problem-solving – don’t always have Downs the answers… guide with their ideas to fix a problem. residents Damien Give children choices (be prepared to let them have the and Lisa Obst welcomed the birth of Jaxon choice). Ask for their opinion on all sorts of things. ZAC…Roxby Downs residents Megan and Give supervision, discipline and support Rhys Obst on September 29, 2005, at North Alex Barker welcomed the birth of their son Children need this to feel safe and secure and to develop East Community Hospital. Jaxon weighed Zac Francis on September 14, 2005, at ZAC...Zac Attwood their own sense of self-control. It’s how we discipline 3402g (7lb 8oz) at birth and is a little Quorn Hospital, weighing 3033g (6lb 11oz). turned five on that matters…different ages require different ways. brother for Emily. Zac is a brother for Ann, 2. November 8, 2005. Know where your children are and whom they’re with (teenagers may resent this). Find outside support for your child When life gets difficult some support from people apart from parents can be a bonus. This may be a relative, family friend, teacher, community person. As children get older their own close friends often provide some of this support. Have family rituals FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR These give stability and inner security in times of stress or when families are in trouble. Rituals are about how November 2005 The Outback International Dinner Saturday, November 26 you celebrate special occasions. Daily rituals are about Saturday November 19, 6:30pm, St. Phone Leah Giles - what you do to say goodbye, hello, goodnight or have a Remembrance Day Barbara’s Courtyard 0400 858 071 meal together. Friday November 11. Richardson Belong to a spiritual community Bookings: Lenny 8671 2384 Place memorial. 11am Service Woolbalers Recovery Values and spiritual beliefs can add strength, hope and School 8671 3207 Glendambo meaning to life as well as friendship and support. Phone: Bob Stainer 8671 0163 Helping children to develop the confidence and skills Scrap-A-Thon, Red Dunes Sunday, November 27 to face, overcome, or even be strengthened by hardship Show, Shine ‘n Ride Scrapbooking Phone Leah Giles - is a powerful thing to teach. November 12 0400 858 071 Parenting SA is a state government strategy to raise Sunday, November 20 awareness about the important of parenting and to provide 9:30am 11:30am Phone Jane 8671 1937 information that may assist parents. It is funded from Roxby Central Shopping Centre gambling revenue and is administered by Children, Youth Australian Breastfeeding Assoc December 2005 and Women’s Health Service. followed by ride ‘n shine out to Friday November 25 Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant Andamooka for lunch at the 9:30am - 11:00am December 17, 2005 Parent Helpline 1300 364 100 Tuckerbox Restaurant. Community Health Seminar Room Live entertainment kicks off at noon. (24 hour service) Gold coin donation. Woolbalers B&S Book your float now! www.parenting.sa.gov.au Phone Alex 0417 816 807 Glendambo Ph Alex Barker – 8671 0010 Free Parent Easy Guides ph (08) 8303 1660 Phone 8671 2683 or email [email protected] to book your event in ‘What’s On!’ The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council.

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YOUTH Film students get creative COUNCIL SNIPPETS Roxby Downs Council snippets is a paid community news service Upcoming Works...Council is undertaking to re- solve issues with power supply at the Lions Park. Alterations to the power board and distribution systems will result. Council has ordered a number of replacement electricity and water meters for Axehead Road, Finniss St, Pioneer Drive, Wilaroo Street and Eyre Court – customers are advised that changeover of meters will take 10-30 minutes approximately for each meter, however, contractors will be flex- ible with change over times to suit individual cus- tomers. Council is expecting to change in ex- cess of 200 meters this year. New meters have now arrived, Council to program prior to work com- mencing. Works in Progres...Power outage to the town on Sunday 30 October 2005 was caused by a fault at photographs - Zak Zeptner the mine site. Council wishes to thank BHP Billiton electrical staff for their prompt and diligent IN THE BIN...Roxby Downs Area School students joined ‘In attention to restore power supply which was most the Bin’ film-makers this month to create their own local film appreciated. festival. Parking...Parking audit has been carried out to vehicles parked on Council verges. Active park- ROXBY DOWNS… Local students is to make a short film,” Mr Cahill ing control program will be administered. To avoid created their own short films for the In told The Monitor. an expiation fine, please do not park vehicles on The Bin film education program this Excitement is buzzing this year Council road verges. month. with several newcomers, and Road Closures...Will take place in the southern The program visited Roxby Downs for previous ones, to the program subdivision due to site works. Vandalism...Council urges all residents to report the third time in three years. getting their chance to instances of vandalism to the police and Council. Running for a period of three days, experience what it takes to create This is your community and your rates are being students were taught how to a film. wasted by these types of action so your help is effectively use and position cameras “It’s heaps of fun filming and getting essential. in scenes, edit their work and view films two days off school to do it is even Rates...Rates for the 2005/06 financial year have created by other students as well as better,” said newcomer Brad Spillman. Andamooka Opal Showroom been declared and Rates Notices with accompa- professionals. nying Budget and Rate Summary Explanation In The Bin has been running for seven Post Office and Motel have been issued. First instalment was due on Originally beginning in the Gold Coast, years now and visits over 50 30 September 2005. A fine of 2% applies to over- In The Bin was started by Jed Cahill communities and has created more than Behind the Famous due rates. as a short film festival and was then 200 short films with those of high Water and Electricity Accounts...Water ac- transformed into an education quality being showed on the program’s Bottle House counts have been issued and are due for pay- program teaching people how to tour. ment on 11 November 2005. Electricity accounts Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka create, shoot and edit films. “Film makers who get their work put in are now overdue for payment, due date was 9 “Australia has some of the best film the tour are paid so it gives them a OPEN 7 DAYS November 2005. makers, so we aim to bring out their feeling of how well they have done,” and after hours by appointment Dog Registrations...Dog Registrations for the 2005/06 financial year became due and payable creativity and show just how easy it Mr Cahill said. Ph: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062 from the 1 July 2005. Grace period for registra- www.andamookaopal.com.au tions expired on 31 August 2005. Thereafter an Email: [email protected] $80 expiation fee applies. All-access playground for school There has been an increase in the numbers of wandering dogs in the township. Residents are reminded to keep gates closed or locked to avoid dogs wandering. Bushfire Prevention...Now is a timely reminder to residents of the importance of taking adequate fire prevention actions of premises and being generally careful with potential fire sources such as cigarette butts, motor bikes and other mechani- cal equipment in our hot arid climate. Residents are requested to keep areas surrounding their homes free from litter, dry leaves and any other combustible materials. Bushfire season com- mences 1 November 2004 – 31 March 2005. Permits can be obtained from the Council office during this period. Fire Regulations and booklets are on display at the Council office. Fireworks...Fireworks are only allowed to be set off by a pyro-technician with the appropriate per- photographs - Zak Zeptner mits. Fines are applicable if not adhered to. Local Website...Visit your local updated website. New Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have your say in the forums at ROXBY DOWNS… St www.roxbydowns.com Barbara’s Parish School Street Lighting...Is there a street light not working last month raised a new near your home? Please include the exact loca- playground for its tion (street, house number) when reporting to students in an effort to assist in easy identification for repair. have an easily-accessible Rubbish Collection...Residents are reminded playing area for special that there is a limit of one bin per household for needs children and weekly rubbish collection. younger students. Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours...Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Satur- The school, with help day & Sunday 10am to 4pm. from the Catholic Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154. Education Office in Council Office Hours – General...Monday to Fri- Adelaide, funded the day – 9am to 5pm. building of this PLAYGROUND...St Barbara’s Parish playground to ensure School students are already enjoying the that all its students had new ‘special needs’ plaground. the same access to play equipment. grateful for everything Incorporating Parents played a big part they have done,” St. ROXBY POWER ROXBY WATER in preparing the site for Barbara’s Parish School (Electricity Supply) (Water & Sewerage the playground and principal Ree Tyas told Stephen Scott-Hoy B.Optom Services) rubber matting was The Monitor. Need friendly, professional eyecare and quality Richardson Place installed around the “The next big step for the fashion eyewear with a full back-up service? PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 equipment providing a school is to organise See the Eyebus when it visits... Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 ‘soft fall’ area for safety shading for the Roxby Downs - 8671 2001 Email - [email protected] and comfort. playground and fence Andamooka - 8672 7007 Woomera - 8673 7473 “The parents here are around it to help keep the Monthly visits - Examinations bulk-billed. After Hours Emergency Contact really supportive and children safe when Serving rural and regional South Australia since 1990. Ph - 0418 892 870 helpful and we are so playing.”

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 7 Buddy of the Week Successful quiz night for P&F The following students received achievement awards at the recent R-6 Assembly. Congratulations to these Dear Parents and students: Friends, Year R-2 Achievement Awards Miss van der Hucht – Brayden Woolford, Matthew Welcome to another Lamb, Jade Rudiger. fortnightly newsletter Mrs Pedler – Olivia Cormack, Sam Michels, Andrew which will focus on the Fonseca. P&F Quiz Night. The Mrs Zeptner – Dylan Jeffrey, Sharna Pedler, Jade Last P&F Newsletter for the year will be in the Vink. next issue of The Monitor Mrs Cormack/Mrs Van Laarhoven – Brianna Rowley, on November 24. Clancy Crafter-King, Layton Weston. Mr Petty – Johannes Robbertse (Bassie), Ethan Our P&F Quiz Night th Dadleh, Lockie Martin. held on Friday 28 Miss Steele/Mrs Ramsey – Luke Rudiger, Jakob Noll, October at the Oasis Jake Male. Restaurant was a Miss Orchard – Courtney Saunders, Jaizane Phelan, fantastic night. Everyone Tenaia Holden. who attended gave us Miss Campbell-Colquhoun/Mrs Christall – Sam great feedback. It was a Jackson, Hailey Siegman, Montannah Swann. well planned night organised by P&F Dance/Drama – Layton Weston, Brock Court. member Liz Sutherland. Special Ed Miss Bennett – Daniel Bulman. On behalf of our Year 3-6 Achievement Awards President Sheila Culf we Mr Jones – Miller Frunks, Bailey Evans, Harrey would like to thank Liz Goldfinch for her dedication and Miss Berryman – Isabella King, Andrew Tolson- long hours put into MacGowan, Hayden Foord. organising this fun event. Miss Arthur – Artem Chebotenko, Callum Folwell, A special mention to Shauna Smith. Karen Russell for helping Mr Bice – Cobi Rontaunay, Dylan Perkins, Shauni collect donations for the RAT PACK…Enjoying the RDAS P&F Quiz Night last Tiller. Quiz Night and to the week, from left, back, Keshini Saverimutto, Ed ‘t Hart, Mr Gera – Jarrad Katzorke, Kiaya Johnson, Luke other members of P&F Brad Parks, Amy Buchanan, Penne and Andrew Ryan. who helped out before Kozlowski, at the Oasis Restaurant. Mrs Partington/Mrs Haddock – Ben Crawford, and on the night – well Deneeka Sonter, Cameron Burton. done to our team. GNOME OF KNOWLEDGE…Former RDAS P&F Quiz Mr Wyskamp– Mason Allen, Lewis Hobbs, Lewis The amount raised to Night winners and organisers of this year’s event, from Grantham, James Begg. benefit the students of left, front, Ruth and Jeremy Folwell, back, Marnie Miss Hollitt – Lauren Lyden, Ryan Adamson. Roxby Downs Area Pascoe and Liz Sutherland calling the questions at the Mr Summerton – Koby Lynch, Elizabeth Gray, School was $1788.00. Oasis Restaurant last week. Georgia Shields. To all of the school community, Market Day stall holders for their questions for our next entertained with her wit. Night sponsors…Roxby Milhinch Jewellers, donations, and sponsors P&F Quiz Night. Thanks go also to our Downs Motor Inn, Sportspower, Autopro, SACA vacation cricket of P&F Quiz Night – 2nd Table winners – scrutineers – Ruth Roxby Downs Tavern, Wendys, Mensland, BP The South Australian Cricket Association offers thank you. At the end of R.D.H.S.A.S., 3rd Table Folwell, Jeremy Folwell Woolworths, Ochre Service Station, Dave cricket coaching for players aged six- years and up this newsletter is a list of winners – Mumphys, and Toby Sutherland Cellars, Roxby Downs Kovac, Flowers in the during the January School Holidays. sponsors who donated to Last table winners – who gave us a helping Cultural Precinct, Bush, Monadelphous, our P&F Quiz Night. Unlucky for Some. hand. Good on you Eurest, Roxby Downs Roxby Downs Alive and The clinics offer both Group and Individual coaching. Toby. Pharmacy, Remote Kathy Wooldridge. Participants can choose either the four-day January The winning table was Another interesting point Access Machines, The 3rd-6th or five-day January 9th-13th or 16th-20th 2006 Dufflecoat Supremes of the night, on one table Just a mention that our Thanks again to Roxby last P&F Market Day for Wilson Family, Roxby Downs Motor Inn for the clinic. Prices for the week-long clinics start at $67. who won by 6 points – were 6 husbands and Traders –Mitre 10, Dianna Woodward, Joe their wives were on the year will be on use of their facilities, Bookings will take place from late November/early Saturday November 19th. Outback Electronics, Desert Décor for selling December. Kelly, Paul Trotta, Laura another table – the wives Roxby Downs Post McIlwaine and Chris outscored their husbands Come along a get a tickets and RoxFM for Contact Shaun Seigert on 8300 3838 or visit Office, Roxby Downs Schultz. Not only did by 6 points! Go girls! bargain for Christmas advertising. www.cricketsa.com.au for further details. Veterinary Clinic, Roxby they all win great prizes and have a drink at P&F Thank you, P&F would like to thank Coffee Corner. Downs Newsagency, but take home the Gnome our Quiz Master for the Desert Décor, Annette Jackson Thank you to the of Knowledge for one night Marnie Pascoe Blockbuster Video, for the P&F Committee. Sister Pat’s year and also set the who kept us all following P&F Quiz

thought for the day CHILDREN’S Talent develops in quiet places, WEEK...Roxby character in the full current of human Downs Area School life. Student Voice Van Goethe representatives hosted a series of ‘Children’s Week’ activities this month Upcoming Events including Upcoming Events colouring-in Nov 10-11 Roxby RoadSafe for competitions Years 10, 11 & 12. and lunchtime Nov 15 Year 12 Legal Studies Teddy Bear Exam hunts, as well as live Nov 17 Parent Volunteer Group radio Staffroom - 8.30am broadcasts by students. Nov 18 R-12 Performance Photographs - Zak Zeptner & Nov 19 R-6 Assembly - 11.30am Emma Warren.

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Dear Parents and Caregivers, Some positive pathways for students Congratulations…Congratulations to at RDAS include: Mrs Kath Macalister who has won the • Job Readiness Traineeship position as Principal at Whyalla High programme School for the next five years. • Prevocational program leading to Mrs Macalister has made a wonderful Apprenticeships contribution to our school as Deputy • Academic pathways to University over the last 5 ½ years. Well done. (eg Engineering, Sciences) and Congratulations to Ms Emily Lockyer cadetships. who has also won a leadership position Thus for those students who stay on at Banksia Park High School for next for Years 10, 11 and 12 and meet the year. criteria for one of the above will be Ms Lockyer has made great the direct beneficiary of BHP Billiton contributions to our Maths and Science and RDAS programme support. curriculum and Vocational Education Many of you may well be aware of over the past three years and she will our Vocational Education and be a big loss to us. Training (VET) programmes such as Mr Dan Bradley, our Art teacher, has the Roxby Industry Training and also won a School Choice position for Education (RITE) programme, the teaching in the Clare Valley region. School Based New Apprenticeship He has made a significant contribution programmes and the job readiness SCHOOL VISIT…RDAS staff, front, Kath Macalister, Joslyn Fox, back, and Jim to the provision of Art at our school and and prevocational courses run in Michalanney met with Liberal candidate for Giles Tina Wakelin and SA Leader of the will be greatly missed by staff and conjunction with Tafe. Opposition Rob Kerin to discuss ongoing projects and issues at the school. students. The BHP Billiton and RDAS There will be other changes too as we programmes will be coordinated get closer to the end of the year. As we under the same banner and be only lose some staff, others get the offered to students of our school. Politicians tour RDAS opportunity to assume these Senior School Canberra / Snow Trip responsibilities. 2006…A preliminary meeting of ROXBY DOWNS…New Liberal candidate for the State services in Roxby Downs have to grow too,” Mr Kerin It is very pleasing to know that our staff interested staff has occurred to seat of Giles Tina Wakelin joined Opposition Leader Rob said. “Education, health, policing – the whole game are of such quality they are regularly discuss the possibility of arranging a Kerin on a tour of Roxby Downs last month. changes. It’s not enough to just put money into the winning leadership positions elsewhere. Senior School (Year 10 and 11) trip A regular visitor to the region in the 1990s as Minister operations – the community needs to be able to keep up to Canberra and the snow. with the demands placed up on it as the mine grows.” Our Year 12…I have had the for Minerals and Energy and, later, Minister for State opportunity to meet individually with We are considering sometime mid and Regional Development, Mr Kerin told The Monitor “I think it’s very important for people like me to each of our Year 12 students in the lead July 2006 encompassing some school he was keen to see local infrastructure continue to grow understand that – while everyone’s very excited about and holiday time. in support of the Olympic Dam operations. mine expansions – there’s a lot more behind the scenes.” up to the end of their school years. Each one of these students are a credit to A trip to see the wonderful sites in “There’s lots of promising things happening at Olympic Mr Kerin’s informal visit to Roxby Downs was initiated themselves, their family and their Canberra including Telstra Tower, Dam right now…but the movers and shakers in Adelaide by new Liberal candidate for the State seat of Giles Tina schools. the old and new Parliament House, need to know that if the expansion goes ahead, the Wakelin. While some comment at times at the the War Memorial, and the Australian foolish and unsafe behaviour of a Mint etc would be invaluable. relative few this is not the norm as there This combined with one or two days Exciting efforts in senior school are plenty of well behaved and positive in the snow would be an experience youth in our community. of a lifetime. Year 12s…As you are 7-12 Assembly and These Year 12s are typical of a large Students and parents will soon be reading this, many of our Presentation Night. percentage of our student body. canvassed as to their interest in this Year 12 students will be We were fortunate enough Positive in attitude, resilient to proposal. in the middle of their to have In The Bin during exams. This is a difficulties they may face, friendly, Whole School Production the Outback Fringe caring young Australians who will make 2006…Mrs Fox and other suitable particularly stressful time Festival earlier this year of year for these students a big contribution to our future. creative and musically-talented staff and look forward to seeing are also planning for a whole school – last minute more of them in the future. Each Year 12 has worked hard this year assignments, exam and we look forward to them doing well musical for next year. preparation and worry Roxby Roadsafe…We in their final assessments and exams I am sure it will be in the same league about final results all are fortunate to have the which begin this week. as “Phantom of the Opera” or “The opportunity for students to combine to place a lot of Occasionally we get ill-informed Lion King” so start to get used of the pressure on seventeen or be involved in a Roxby prospect of your child/ren practising Roadsafe initiative to be criticism that while our primary section eighteen year old is good the secondary is not quite as their singing or dance steps in the shoulders. held at Roxby Downs living room at odd hours of the day! Area School on good and parents may consider sending LONG-TIME LOCALS....It is unusual for I would like to take this November 10th their children elsewhere. Swimming Lessons…Unfortunately opportunity to thank the students to complete their schooling at a (Thursday Week 4). The fact is there are many positive we have had to cancel our R-2 Year 12 teachers for all single school in Australia, yet this is Presented by the Adelaide opportunities here. Swimming Lessons due to a lack of the extra effort they have exactly the case for five students at RDAS. available swimming instructors. Metropolitan Fire Service, We have five students who have put in over the course of Bree Butler, Jess McKinnon, Kaleb Gigney, this day aims to increase completed all of their schooling at If anyone knows of any suitable the year. Hours of their Rachel Williams, Aimee-Lee Elson have all student awareness about RDAS. They are Bree Butler, Jess trained persons who could help out, own time, including been at RDAS since Year 1. Jess and Kaleb road safety issues. It will McKinnon, Kaleb Gigney, Rachel please let Ms Nardene Edmonds weekends and holidays, both have participated in an overseas focus on how easily know immediately. Ph 86710011. have been spent Williams and Aimee-Lee Elson. exchange programme during this time, but accidents happen, and the Gnome Garden…Our gardens areas supporting our students all of these students will complete their effect this has on the These are living proof that not only can to achieve success. students stay on at RDAS for all of their are showing great improvement over final year of school at the end of 2005. whole community. the past few months due to the We wish the Year 12 schooling they can do very well Actual rescue personnel academically and be well rounded generous support of volunteers. students all the best, not from the MFS will speak just for the coming few following exams during teaching students how to young adults as well. Well done and Recently Mr Butch Casserly has to the students about how good luck to all of our Year 12s. been working with students from Mr weeks, but also their the earlier part of the make short films of their important it is to drive chosen career pathways week. own. This includes BHP Billiton Support…We have held Bice’s Year 4 class and Mrs Pedler’s responsibly, sharing real- Reception class. in the future. A 7-12 In The Bin…On everything from the life examples of their own preliminary discussion with Assembly was held last Thursday, October 27, a filming stage through to experiences. A number of management in regard to their support A lot of creative concrete work with Friday to farewell them, number of students from editing the final copy. practical demonstrations of our school. pathways, gnomes, toadstools and with a guest appearance Roxby Downs Area This was a three-day event will occur, and students While nothing is finalised we can say fairies has been created in the garden by Sister Pat. School had the that culminated in will also view a number of that they are keen to support the school bed outside of E block. Year 11s…Year 11 opportunity to work with students screening their short videos. This as best they can to be a word class Well done and thank you to all students do not complete Jed Cahill and Alex completed films in the presentation is only provider of education for our involved in the beautification of this their studies until the end Fischer (of In The Bin) to Function Room at the Rec available to Year 11 and community. area. of week 6. Friday learn the rudiments of Centre on Saturday night. 12 students. Part of this is to encourage the retention Jim Michalanney, November 25th is their film-making. This duo We hope to also show Joslyn Fox, of students to our school. Principal. last day of school, tours the countryside some of these films at both Year 7-12 coordinator.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 9 Page 10 - Thursday, November 10, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Roxby Downs ‘Show, New offers and events at AutoPro Shine and Ride’ ‘05 AUTOPRO ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs busi- ness AutoPro launched into a new era this year, after SHOW, SHINE & RIDE...Roxby Downs will host local driving enthusiasts Kat and Don McKinnon its annual Show, Shine and Ride this weekend. bought the business in March. So back your baby out of the garage this Saturday, The business, which has been running locally for more November 12, for a day of chrome, carbies and com- than six years under the leadership of Geoff Hayball, munity fun when some of Roxby’s most devoted car- was the perfect opportunity for Kat, Don and their lovers show off their pride and joys. family to further their own love of all things four- Festivities open at 9.30am when organisers will of- wheeled. fer prizes of $100 in six categories including ‘Best With a family interest in cars and as big supporters Ute’, ‘Best 4x4’, ‘Best Classic’, ‘Best Presented’, on the Roxby Downs dirt circuit scene, Auto Pro has ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Best Bike’. proven to be a rewarding business for the McKinnons. Vehicles will be on show until 11.30am when par- “The support of the community has been great and everyone has been very patient as we settle in,” said ticipants will drive or ride to Andamooka for lunch Kat McKinnon. at the Tuckabox Restaurant. And now, the local community is set to benefit from Entry will cost a gold coin donation, with all pro- AutoPro’s latest sales which kick off on November ceeds going to Roxby Downs Youth Services. 17, 2005, ending in the New Year. The event will be supported by Roxby Central Shop- AutoPro offers a comprehensive range of car parts ping Traders, AutoPro Roxby Downs and 105.5 and accessories with new, low prices on all car tools, RoxFM. parts and accessories in the upcoming sale. The business will also host its annual ‘Show, Shine and Ride’ this weekend, on Saturday, November 12, beginning at 9.30am. Organisers are offering prizes of $100 in six catego- ries including ‘Best Ute’, ‘Best 4x4’, ‘Best Classic’, ‘Best Presented’, ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Best Bike’. “Next year is also going to be an exciting time for Auto Pro with hope for a different focus each month. “We’re already planning a 4X4 focus one month and a focus on sports cars the next which will liven the place up a little and give customers some new oppor- NEW FOCUS...New owner Kat McKinnon brings new ideas Show, Shine & Ride tunities for bargains or just to get some advice.” and innovations to AutoPro in Roxby Downs. Roxby Downs outside AutoPro Saturday, November 12 - 9.30am

Supplying the right Roxby Traders Phone Loans! tools for the trade Super Specials: Fast GRH SUPPLIES…GRH Supplies is work- “We offer all the attention to detail of a ing closely with the Roxby Downs and Ol- small business, with the buying power of Kincrome Toolkit 41 inch Going to Adelaide to buy a car? ympic Dam communities to supply and a national group,” Ray Kunko of GRH cabinet complete with tools. Pre-arrange your finance and insurance manufacture a range of engineering solu- Supplies told The Monitor. “We don’t just 2 only @ $1,250.00 and make it a smooth trip. tions for local industry. sell tools, we’re the whole package to the Waeco Car Cooler whole industry. From tools of the trade for locally-based 70 litre FF-70 manufacturers and consumables such as “We deal with customers at all levels, from NO DEPOSIT 2 only @ $950.00 to approved applicants hoses, valves and fittings, abrasives, fasten- small manufacturers and owner-operators We can access over 500 cars, utes, ers, and pneumatics; to the manufacture of to wineries, defence manufacturers and Toolkit 199 Piece bollards, and all types of light engineering, the mining industry,” he said. 2 only @ $89.00 sports, 4x4's, wagons, 7 seaters etc the fitting and manufacture of hydraulic “Whatever you need, in the field of tools, Phone our Manager Gary Dickeson wheelchair and tailgate loaders – GRH Sup- light engineering and manufacturing, Bring in this ad and receive on 0421 911 228 plies work with their clients to come up with we’ve got the team and the know-how to 10% off all Hand Tools. practical solutions for every situation. make it happen.” As members of the Australian Industrial To match a GRH Supplies solution to your QUICK AND SIMPLE LOANS* Sales buying group, GRH Supplies can pro- latest need, talk to Ray or Michael and You can’t beat cure supplies, fittings and tools at competi- their friendly team - Melissa, Natasha and Ph: 8671 0322 Fax: 8671 0338 tive prices – but still offer the same customer- Matt - for a free quote and over-the-phone based service so important to small business consultation – ph 8243 0944 or email *Finance and insurance arranged through Capitalcorp Financial Services Adelaide. and major manufacturers alike. ray@grhsupplies. com.au. Monitor readers save big on Mitre10 tools ROXBY TRADERS...Readers of The Monitor Xmas Catalogues out soon. can stock up on their own ‘boys toys’ for Christ- mas at Roxby Traders Mitre10 with a huge range of savings available right now. Confused about your insurance? Sale begins Tear out your copy of the Roxby Traders Mitre10 Get with the strength. advert in this issue of The Monitor (above, left) MGA Insurance Brokers Port Pirie. November 17! and present it at Roxby Traders this month and Your Professional Insurance Broker for: you’ll receive 10 per cent off all hand tools. • Business • Trade Come in and check out our new range of stock! Stock up on your Christmas presents for the man • Commercial Motor Automotive Spare Parts & Accessories in your life from Roxby Traders’ huge range of • Farm • Landlord • Car hand tools, while these great savings last. • Home & Contents Insurance OPEN 7 DAYS Roxby Traders is also offering ‘super specials’ Contact: Chris Noonan or Andrew Fleming 8.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday 25 Norman Street & 9am - 1pm on Weekends on Kincrome Toolkit 41 inch cabinets complete Port Pirie SA 5540 with tools (two only) - just $1250, and 70L Ph: (08) 8632 5588 Shop 18 - 19 Roxby Downs Shopping Centre Waeco Car Cooler (two only) for $950, as well Fax: (08) 8632 6281 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs as 199-piece toolkits (two only) for $89. Strength, Security, Commitment

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 11 Competitive prices and local service ROXBY 4X4 tunity to become own vehicle so that pension kit designed GEAR…Wayne and agents for ARB 4x4 ac- customer’s can view for your vehicle and Tracey Gurney have a cessories and TJM the items at work be- you’ll be surprised at passion for four-wheel products and haven’t fore they decide to the difference in han- drive accessories high- looked back. buy.” dling both on and off lighted by their locally- “We have since sup- According to Wayne the road. based business Roxby plied and fitted acces- and Tracey, now is the “Whether you’re look- 4x4 Gear. sories to many local perfect time to get ing for suspension kits After operating under four wheel drive vehi- your 4x4 up to scratch for better road han- the business name cles with great results and ready for all the dling/stability, or spot- ‘Eyre Trailers’ for al- and many satisfied cus- holiday season lights for better night most three years, the tomers.” traveling ahead. vision – or even recov- couple have launched Wayne and Tracey ery equipment for “As 4x4s get older their new and im- strive to supply quality those times when you their suspension be- proved service under products, locally, at the are in a jam, we can the new name Roxby same prices available comes worn and the get it!” 4x4 Gear. in metropolitan centres vehicle becomes more difficult to handle, to For more information “Wayne has a passion – which means local about Roxby 4x4 Gear the point where it can for quality four wheel 4x4 enthusiasts can 4X4 KNOW-HOW...Wayne Gurney of Roxby 4x4 Gear has a and the many products become dangerous – drive accessories and spend their driving passion for four-wheel driving and the quality products every 4x4 and services Wayne increasing stopping has been fitting them to time in the bush, and driver needs. and Tracey Gurney of- distances and impair- his vehicles for the past not on their way to the fer – telephone 8671 ing braking,” Wayne 12 years,” Tracey told city. right here in Roxby striving to serve our beginner and the 4x4 0551 or 0427 710 551, said. The Monitor. “We don’t offer spe- Downs,” Tracey said. community with rea- fanatics. and chat to these “When we began our cials – what we do of- “We are a locally- sonably-priced, quality “In fact, we have fitted “Rather than replac- friendly locals for trailer business we fer is cheap, every-day owned and Roxby 4x4 equipment for both many of the accesso- ing your original sus- great advice and com- were given the oppor- prices on quality gear, Downs-based business, the four-wheel driving ries we stock to our pension, try a 4x4 sus- petitive prices.

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Page 14 - Thursday, November 10, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 15 North East SELL Sell with us..... NO STRESS NO FUSS BUY & 1289 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 RENT rh.com.au in The Monitor JUBILEE RD, STREAKY BAY (08) 8395 2233 “INVESTESTMENT OR FIRST HOME BUYER” This solid cement rendered house comprises of 3 bedrooms, main with walk in robe, open living lounge/kitchen/dining with split system air conditioning. Bathroom/toilet, laundry. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY...Taryn Chick and The property is situated on a large corner allotment containing 1,011m2 and Wardle Co. Real Estate are offering a and has a 30’ x 20’ shed with the house fenced separately to the rest smart investor the opportunity to purchase Wayne Lawson David Murley Penny Coleman Rachel Longden of the block. 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 0434 124 719 0434 124 720 This property is the ideal holiday or investment property, which has one of Roxby Downs’ longest-running 23a & 23b Hermit been tenanted, or suitable for the first home buyer with room on the businesses - Tandales Hair & Beauty. Street – “Another Blue block to expand. Chip Investment!” Pair The asking price of the property is $140,000. Local business up for sale of brick veneer For further details and inspections contact: Ph Stacy maisonettes comprising 3 Rob Stephens at Elders – Streaky Bay on 8626 1298 TANDALES HAIR & BEAUTY...One of Roxby bdrms, all with BIR’s, spa- or mobile 0428 626 106. cious lounge and 8671 2622 Downs’ longest-running and most successful dining with access to entertaining area, gas kitchen with ample businesses is up for sale. cupboards and range hood, bathroom with shower recess, van- After almost 20 years in Roxby Downs, Taryn Chick ity unit and bath. Ducted evap cooling and gas space heating, is ready to move on from Tandales Hair & Beauty - carport UMR, pergola, easycare front gardens, concrete sleeper one of the town’s first retail shops. retained lawn and garden areas to rear. Close to all amenities and tenanted @ $240 & $265 p/w. $430,000 While Taryn does not plan to leave hairdressing 11 Alberrie St– “Add behind, she is keen to spend more time with her young this to your Investment family and focus on hers and husband Geoff’s other Portfolio!” Family business interests. home of 3 good sized bed- rooms all with BIR’s, large “This is an oportunity for someone to buy a very rumpus, spacious lounge good, solid business with a loyal clientele,” Taryn & dining, gas kitchen, ducted evap air-con & ducted gas heat- told The Monitor. ing. 2 driveways, 2 garden sheds, leased @ $300 p/w until June For more information, contact Geoff Chick at Wardle 2007 with right to review rent June, 2006. $254,950 Co. Real Estate - ph 0417 816 738. 2/46 Aquila Boulevard –“Investment Treasure Chest.” Built in 1998, three bedrooms all with bir’s, spacious lounge, dining & kitchen. Full length front bull nose 6-8 KENNEBERY CRESCENT verandah. Ducted evap cooling throughout. Carport under “HOW MANY DO YOU WANT - 1, 2, 3 OR ALL 16??” On offer here are 16 bedsit apartments with allocated main roof, pergola, garden shed. Auto irrigation. Leased carports. All apartments partly furnished including double @ $250 p/w till April 2006. $210,000. bed, fridge, washing machine, various crockery & cutlery etc. Each apartment features open plan living, ie kitchen, 6 Coolibah Drive – dining and living are all combined, with separate bathroom/ “Investment with a laundry and toilet. All units have r/c a/c’s. All units are leased difference”. Executive for $145 per week and are popular with single workers. 4 family home of 4 bed- units are available for sale with small rear yards. rooms, master with $115,000 - $125,000 ensuite, BIRs to all, large 7b CURDIMURKA STREET formal entrance, formal “AN APPEALING STARTER” dining, good sized lounge and family room. Double car- Conveniently located is this tidy 3 bdrm duplex home. Open plan living/dining/kitchen areas with floating timber port, swimming pool and entertaining area, heating, cool- floorboards - great for tenants!, master bedroom with BIR, ing and 2 Colorbond sheds. Leased at $365/week. r/c a/c and it’s own access to the bathroom, 2nd bedroom $325,000. Web ID 779884. includes BIR and 3rd bedroom has a freestanding wardrobe, 211 Government Road all bdrms are carpeted, 2-way bathroom, separate laundry and toilet, ducted evap a/c, gas heating, sliding door Andamooka –“The access to the under-cover patio area, yard area including Opal Palace, Nest or garden seat, above standard size gdn shed with cement Invest.” Spacious family floor, under-cover shaded area with paving, single carport. Currently leased to an excellent tenant for $295pw til 19th home of 3 bdrms (large Oct 2006. masters), huge tiled $219,000 lounge with feature double 4b CACATUA CLOSE doors to front and “GREAT RETURN - LOW RISK INVESTMENT” hallway, good size dining 3 bdrm courtyard home, open plan living, dining and kitchen, ducted evap a/c, master bedroom located at the area, updated timber kitchen with heaps of cupboards front of the property and the other bedrooms are located including island bench and utensil drawers, gas stove and to the rear. All bedrooms include BIR’s, 2-way bathroom range hood, large updated bathroom, large enclosed rear with access from master bedroom. Low maintenance outdoor area including under cover shade area with verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy stone cement, single carport and extra room to park other retaining walls, another side pergola area - excellent for vehicles. Currently leased to excellent tenants for $300pw entertaining. Parking x 2 in carport, workshop, storage area until June 11, 2006. $230,000 and aviary. Sereral rock gardens and local stone retaining walls, excellent views from front verandah, air conditioning 30 FINNISS STREET “A ROCK SOLID INVESTMENT IN ROXBY” and more. inspection a must. $149,950. Web ID 795213. 4 bdrm home with solid lease to BHP Olympic Dam 33a & b Bopeechee St– Operations (Formerly WMC) until 26/10/07, with option for “Another Gilt Edged renewal of a further 3 years for $1,238.39 pcm. Repainted throughout and new carpets, WIR and ensuite to large Investment!” Pair of master bedroom, all other bdrms include BIR’s, open plan masonettes on one title living, dining and kitchen with gas stove, immaculately offering 3 bdrms all with kept inside and out, ducted evap a/c, master bathroom BIR’s, spacious lounge & with fully screened shower. Located on good size block, small garden shed, under cover single carport, rockery, dining, gas kitchen, ducted evap air-con, gas wall furnace, small lawned area, undercover and paved outdoor new drapes & curtains, c/port UMR, garden shed & both entertaining area and plenty of space for the kids. tenanted at $240 per week. $379,950 $260,000 Lot 600, Government LOT 114 GOVERNMENT RD, ANDAMOOKA Rd, Andamooka –“Solid “IT’LL BE A LONG WAIT IF YOU’RE WAITING FOR THIS LONG BUS” Brick Investment.” Solid Back on the market due to failed contract. The first thing brick, 2 bedrooms, both you notice about this property is the long bus parked at the bottom of the driveway which is completely set up to carpeted, lounge, be a showroom for opals etc. The house is located at the kitchen and dining all tiled, r/c air con. Garage, car port top of the driveway and is a split level/partial dugout and and partially furnished on 2091m2 lot. $97,500 features 2 bdrms, both with birs, master bedroom includes a new s/s a/c and leads to the bathroom, fully equipped 4 Nyaroo Court – kitchen including an upright gas stove and range hood, tiled “Good Gracious, is this throughout, open dining room and large living room with Spacious”. Family home feature stone walls, new window treatments, down lights and ceiling fans. The exterior of the property features a with 4 lge bdrms, ensuite, long under cover carport, 3 large water tanks, access to wir to main, bir’s to others a workshop UMR and another toilet. Lge kitch, family and games are. Duct evap cooling. Dbl $85,000 c/port, lge pergola area, ent area with BBQ, lge t/shed, g/ shed. Block approx 924m2. Web ID 806656. $255,000 LORRAINE AUBREY 8671 2000 or www.linandrews.com.au

Page 16 - Thursday, November 10, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Keeping the customer’s interests at heart WARDLE CO…Wardle Roxby Downs expands WARDLE CO...Tania Noonan and Martin Co. Pty Ltd was over 17 years giving him Stringer join Roxby Downs agent Geoff established at Crystal a finger on the pulse of Chick in offering a solid service to local st Brook on the 1 July current trends. families. 1988. Geoff has proven he Wardle Co. real estate goes that one step further manager Martin Stringer to sell properties by joined the company in holding open 1994 and foresaw the inspections, which have Tandales Hair potential to expand the proved very successful. company’s real estate UNISEX With a passion for real & Beauty! division and, by working estate and the support of Specials: alongside managing his wife, Taryn, Geoff Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, director Tom Wardle, th this has been achieved. has achieved excellent Wednesday 16 November, results with property 10% off all colours with Kelly & Kylie Since that time Wardle sales in Roxby Downs. Co has expanded to Phone 8671 0214 Wardle Co. now offers a incorporate a well Roxby Central Shopping Complex recognised real estate professional property service covering Roxby management service to Downs, Kimba, Port Roxby Downs and Desert Pirie, Wirrabara, Crystal surrounding areas. Brook, Jamestown, Property manager Tania Specials: Decor Maitland and Noonan has 17 years Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, surrounding districts. experience in Real Wednesday 16th November The expansion into Estate and offers a comprehensive and 20% off toddler clothing Roxby Downs has seen days a week and with service to investors and professional, committed size 2 & up. Geoff Chick join Wardle efficient service second close liaison with both tenants locally. staff and the traditional to none. Co. Geoff’s vast Martin Stringer and Wardle Co. aims to integrity that the Real Phone 8671 2638 knowledge of real estate Tania can be contacted Geoff Chick provides an Estate Industry has come provide excellent Roxby Central Shopping Complex values and demand in on 0438 797 687 seven excellent and honest service with to expect.

„ Crystal Brook „ Port Pirie „ Jamestown „ Roxby Downs „ Kimba „ Maitland „ Wirrabra REAL ESTATE SERVICES 3 Wirrda Street, Roxby Downs “Complete Package” Tandales Hair & Beauty Salon, Roxby Downs Four bdr home with built-ins and carpet, large carpeted lounge complete with reverse cycle air-con, floating timber floor to dine, family and kitchen (incl. dishwasher), large Located in the thriving town of Roxby Downs, great location in main mall opposite linen cupboards, in-ground fibreglass pool surrounded with paving, 6m x 6m shed Woolworths, very busy salon with fantastic staff and opportunity for growth. 3 basins, with concrete floor, UNDERpower and vehicle CONTRACT access, pergola / patio area at rear with decking, 8 cutting stations (+2), 2 beauty rooms, nail room. Computerised, huge cliental base. established gardens on auto retic system. Nothing to do but move in...... $296,000 Solid lease. 19 years with one owner...... POA

76 Axehead Road, Roxby Downs “Tastefully Updated” 17 Sixth Street, Port Germein “Weekend Seaside Getaway” This delightful 3 bedroom home has seen some changes, timber floating floors to kitchen, dine, lounge & hallway, painted inside and out. 3 bedrooms are carpeted and If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, then this 3½ year old home is the one for you! have built-ins, main with 1.5hp reverse cycle air-con, dine / lounge area has 2.5hp Boasting two bedrooms, open plan living area incorporating kitchen, dining and lounge. reverse cycle air-con, plus evaporative ducted throughout, gas heating. Additional ex- Externally you will find low maintenance gardens on watering system and plenty of ternal building c/w UNDERair-con and power CONTRACT (ideal sewing room), roller blinds to front win- room on this good size allotment to install a shed. The property also comes complete dows, hardcover paved pergola area, garden shed, established gardens, block size with some furniture...... $110,000 approx 700m2. Picture perfect - inspection highly recommended...... $236,000

Lot 250 Lance Arthurs Road, Melrose “Price Reduced - 8 Acres” 53 Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs “Attractive Home – Great Location” Keep cool this summer in your own back yard pool! Four bedroom home (main with Brick veneer home with panoramic views of the Flinders Ranges and Mt Remarkable. ensuite and WIR), all other bedrooms with buitl-ins. Good size kitchen with plenty of Boasting three bedrooms plus 4th bedroom (or games room), lounge with slow cupboard space, tiled floor in entry, hallway, dine and kitchen. Good carpets, ducted combustion heater and ducted air-conditioner. External features include bbq area, evaporative air-con UNDERand gas heating. CONTRACT External features include roller shutters to front carport, 2 x large garages, workshop, fowl run. Bus run to both primary and secondary windows, carport, garden shed, outdoor storage container, paved patio / entertainment schools. This property would suit the horse lover. Be quick on this one!. Offers over earea, fibreglass in-ground salt water pool set in a private rear yard. Close to town $210,000 considered centre...... $295,000 13 Henry Street, Risdon Park “SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE” Situated in the heart of Risdon Park this great property has the versatility that most 67 Hermit Street, Roxby Downs “Eye Opener” families are looking for. Currently presented as five bedrooms with the option to utilise one as a formal lounge. There’s a large family room, spacious dining with the adjacent Everything about this property is neat! Finished to top tradesman quality in all areas. Four timber kitchen very much in tune with the style of the home and features a timesaving large bedrooms, quality carpets in all, (main with walk thru robe to a beautiful ensuite tiled dishwasher. The main bathroom services the top of the house plus a second bath/ to the ceiling and full length vanity). Huge lounge room with bay windows, timber blinds, shower located in the tiled laundry offers convenience for the kids. There’s an ceiling fan and carpet. Tiled open plan dine and chef’s kitchen boasting loads of cup- abundance of air-conditioning and heating to keep you comfortable all year round. board space, dishwasher and pantry. The tiled hallway leads to 3 large bedrooms (all with Externally the lifestyle is fantastic with paved entertaining areas, fully fenced swimming built-ins) and another great bathroom, good size laundry, storage room with shelving and pool, established gardens and a 20’ x 30’ garage with side entrance giving easy access double linen cupboard.UNDER Evaporative CONTRACT ducted air-conditioning throughout. for the budding handyman. Many character features combined with modern amenities Outside nothing needs to be done, front and rear decking, paved entertainment area with make this home an all round great package. See Feature editorial this week. solid cover, shade sail over lawn area, landscaped gardens on auto retic system, paved $215,000 walkways, rain water storage, cubby house and sand pit. 10m x 6m shed lined with insu- lation, power and concrete floor, vehicle access to shed from front, carport has room for 2 Lot 183 Petherington Road, Booborowie “The ideal property for that extra income” cars. Impress your friends with this very classy property...... $340,000 7km North of Booborowie - 160 acres (64.77ha). The ideal property for that extra income. This property would suit either the hobby farmer (to run sheep and cattle) or the horse enthusiast. It backs onto the Lucerne flats of Collinsville. Fenced into 7 Lot 697 Government Road, Andamooka “Investors - First Home Buyers” paddocks, makes it perfect for cell grazing.120 acres (45.58ha) is arable. Along with a two stand shearing shed, two stone machinery shed and a bore, it’s got it all. The This property is waiting for you, all the hard work is done. It is for sale as Walk In Walk spacious three bedroom home with lounge and large dining area, modern kitchen, Out. Very neatly completed boasting two bedrooms (with built-ins), open plan lounge/ near new bathroom and an office which could be used for a fourth bedroom for the dine with timber floor boards, tiled kitchen, two bathrooms (one external) and laundry. large family. It has a wood combustion heater in the lounge and reverse cycle air- Front and rear verandahs with timber decking, single car garage with power, carport conditioning in the dining room. Outside, the garden is a real treat and there is also a and rain water storage. All situated on a 1,200m2 block...... $90,000 good size chook run and plenty of shedding for vehicles...... $330,000

Property Sales Consultant: Your home is in demand due to excellent sales Geoff Chick ...... 0417 816 738 in Roxby Downs. All our stock is under contract.

Daily enquiries from prospective buyers. Real Estate Manager: Property Manager: Martin Stringer... 0417 897 159 Tania Noonan ...0438 797 687

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 17 Woomera’s big night out OFF ‘06 sponsors night PINK & BLACK OUTBACK BALL…Almost 175 peo- FRINGE… The 2006 ple attended Woomera’s Outback Fringe Festi- first-ever ‘Pink and Black val committee hosted Ball’. a sponsors night at the weekend, full of “It truly was a ‘big night colourful characters, out’,” event coordinator crazy hair dos, cos- Paula Mackenzie told tumes – all topped off The Monitor. with a magical night of “The result was well and card tricks and ‘The CRAZY COLOURS...OFF ‘06 volunteers, from above what we were ex- Swindler’. left, Chrissy Bradford, Sheila Culf, Mikaela pecting – we were very The night offered Aldenhoven and Michelle Duggan. happy with that turnout guests an insight into and we’d certainly like it the 2006 festival, the fore Friday night was a com for the latest infor- to happen again. website launch and very important night to mation on the festival sponsorship opportu- us,” event coordinator in 2006. The evening included nities. Wendy Osborne told The local Year 12 students’ To sponsor or volun- Monitor. teer at OFF ‘06, please ‘presentations’ to the “This community “Stay tuned to the web- call Wendy Osborne - community, live enter- event relies purely on sponsorship; there- site www.outbackfestival. 0438 447 278. tainment, raffles and prizes. “I want to thank the com- munity for such a great PINK & BLACK BALL...Dressed up to the nines for Woomera’s first- turnout, all our fantastic ever ‘Big Night Out’, clockwise from top: Pink and Black Ball Fillies, fun and frocks sponsors and our mag- committee members, from left, Sonia Bayley, Jewel Spain, Shelby nificent committee,” Mrs Brown and Paula Mackenzie; Saskia Koopman and Scott Mackenzie said. Cranoley; Alesha and Naomi Matthews. A scare affair HALLOWEEN…Roxby Downs Community Club staff went all out for their ‘Halloween’ theme night last month – pictured, from left, back, Stev LADIES DAY...All frocked up for Melbourne Cup Ellard, Peggy Tyip, at the Tavern, from left, Karen Russell, Denise Damian Walters, Danny Trewartha, Liz Sutherland, Sonia Smith, Kerry Worby, Clark, front, Tracy Lorraine Tyler and Tracey Warneke. Kynoch, Matt Boehm, CHECKING THE GUIDE… Punting on the Melbourne Cup is serious Stephanie Foster, Ross business for Theresa Wurfel and Maria Saxton at the Roxby Downs Tavern Alsford and Cass Modra. last week. The pair organised a day of punting, fun and frocks to celebrate ‘the race Australia stops for’.

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CLUB FUN…Enjoying Melbourne Cup Day • PLUMBING at the Roxby Downs Community Club, from • ELECTRICAL left, back, Michelle Zeptner, Shelley Larkin, Shirley Zeptner, front, Vicki Hamblin and • AIR-CONDITIONING Brooke Gow. TOP HATS…Putting on the Ritz for Cup Day – from left, Andy • GAS FITTING Wurfel, Paul Jansen, Craig White and Darren Beadman at the Roxby Downs Tavern. Olympic Dam Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets PO Box 64 Roxby Downs Phone: 8671 0018

www.roxbydowns.com www.roxfm.net 40th BIRTHDAY…Birthday girl Tracy ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! Fouet celebrated her big day as ‘Ginger’ from Gilligan’s Island, with Chris Friday, November 11 – Tuesday, November 15 Simpson as ‘Sunny Hammond’ from Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit – Skippy, Josh Bryant as ‘The Skipper’ and Rated: PG. Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, Paige Simpson as ‘Skippy the Bush Kangaroo’. set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens SMALL FURRY the annual giant vegetable growing contest. THINGS… Friday 6pm; Saturday 11am & 1:30pm, Sunday Cramming for the 11am & 1:30pm. first round of questions at the Must Love Dogs – Rated: M. A forty-something RDAS P&F Quiz preschool teacher looks to the personals for a Night last week, change of pace and a relationship, with hilarious from left, back, results. Starring: John Cusack & Diane Lane Maree Jackson, Friday 8:30pm; Saturday 3:30pm; Sunday Peter and Angus Paisley, Michelle 3pm; Tuesday 8pm; Watson, front, Bree Friday, November 18 – Tuesday, November 22 Galbraith, Kelli-Jo Kovac and Gavin In Her Shoes– Rated: M. Maggie, the Ibbett. consummate party girl, clashes with her head- on-straight sister Rose. Starring: Cameron Diaz ROCKET SCIENTISTS…Woomera locals Friday 8pm; Saturday 3pm; Sunday 3pm & travelled to Roxby Downs to support the RDAS P&F Quiz Night last week, from left, STONE AGE…Daryl 8pm; Tuesday 8pm. back, Paula Mackenzie, Heather Cleland, and Carla Slade as Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were Rabbit– ‘Fred and Wilma front, Melanie Wastell, Ellen and Kieran Rated: PG. Saturday 11am & 1:30pm, Sunday Budden. Flintstone’ with ‘Pebbles’ and friend 11am & 1.30pm. Stephen Fitch.

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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 19 COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE

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EDUCATION & TRAINING The Health Forum “a healthy town”. met on Novem- It will be impossible to tackle every issue Recruitment and retention of teachers and the associated ber 2 to review in the short term. Honing in on a definition problems of the availability and affordability of housing were the Imple- will provide direction and a focus for the talking points at the Forum held on 25 October. mentation priorities that are achievable. It was also High staff turnover has impacts on subject choices and dis- Framework. suggested that a database of current health rupts students particularly in their final years of schooling . It was noted that the programs and initiatives be established so Students need to build strong relationships with their teach- Plan does not include strategies that focus on that potential resources can be identified. STRONG SUPPORT...To date, 71 people have at- ers to handle the Year 12 workloads. preventative health. Linking strategies into the State Govern- tended the various forum meetings. It was suggested that a strategy incorporating tutoring/ Although the overall intent of the Plan was ment’s Generational Health Review was As word of mouth spreads new members are asking mentoring programs be added into the Implementation to incorporate health and wellbeing specific also highlighted as was the need for a re- to take part or being invited to join. Framework. actions relating to this strategy are still re- gional approach to health programs to tap into funding opportunities. While a few people have withdrawn due to other A potential source of tutors could be science graduates work- quired. commitments other people have stepped in to take ing at the Mine. The Forum agreed that it was important for A Tri -own approach is particularly impor- alternative health therapies / complementary tant due to the number of Olympic Dam their places. The impact of part time work rosters and hours on students Mine employees residing in Andamooka was also raised. medicine to work together with mainstream It is becoming clear that there is a strong intercon- medicine to provide the community with a and Woomera and the number of nection across the forums for some sectors such as The proposed Australian Technical College and implications range of options and a holistic approach to Andamooka and Woomera residents that family and youth, housing and health. for Roxby Downs as a designated “node” was also discussed. health management. work, socialise, play sport and participate in community life in Roxby Downs. Organisations (such as the Police) that have an in- It was noted that trade areas are geared towards boys and For example brochures of alternative thera- terest across all forums but not the resources to send filling skills shortages in areas such as electrical, metal fab- pies such as Yoga, massage, Reiki, Shiatsu The Forum also discussed the role of com- rication and mechanical. However, there is very little aimed could be placed in doctor’s surgeries. munication and noted that there should be a representative to every meeting will be invited to at girls. Options for girls are generally limited to retail, hair- a community notice board that displays in- talk on particular issues at either the Community dressing and hospitality. The leisure centre also plays an important part formation relating to health. Discussion Board or Forum level. as provider of fitness programs and facilities. relating to a “Healthy Town” concept will Those with other interests automatically think of leaving to During the discussion it was agreed that it is A number of Forums have or are currently review- go elsewhere to study and work. be continue at the next meeting which will important to define exactly what constitutes be held on 23 November. ing the Implementation Framework of the Commu- Traditional areas of interest for girls such as creative arts, nity Plan. journalism, and graphic arts can only be studied in Adelaide. As a result of these discussions new ideas are emerg- It was also worth reflecting that there are many female em- FAMILY AND YOUTH ing and actions that address these ideas are being ployees at the Mine working in specialised and non tradi- The Family and Youth Fo- workers. were also discussed with a tional areas that could act as role models/mentors. Another developed. rum met for the second time After reviewing the Imple- suggestion of using the point of discussion was the difficulty in attracting young in two weeks on 25 October. Community Notice Board as Any gaps in the Community Plan are being identi- apprentices because of the lack of affordable housing. mentation Framework those fied and addressed. The Forum was keen to start present identified two areas a means to distribute infor- Due to time constraints the review of the Implementation work as soon as possible on mation. This work reflects the evolutionary nature of the not covered in the Plan. One Framework (which is one of the longest in the Plan) was reviewing the Implementa- of these relates to open space The meeting ended with a Community Plan and the need to adapt and change not completed and has been carried forward to the next meet- tion Framework for Family and families. Examples dis- decision to agree in princi- as the town develops. ing which will be held on November 22. and Youth. cussed included family ple to the Youth related strat- Other items to be included on the agenda for that meeting As representatives from the friendly open space in cara- egies pending further discus- include exploring the “Learning Community” concept and youth sector were unable to van parks and fenced in sion and feedback gathered The next meeting of the Business Fo- students working part time. attend the meeting the Fo- playgrounds. from representatives from rum will be held on Monday, No- rum decided to focus on the The other relates to strate- the youth sector at the next vember 14. family related strategies. meeting. A meeting of the Arts and Culture Forum gies that support families Over the past two weeks Execu- was incorrectly advertised as 26 No- The section of the Plan re- from culturally and linguis- Items to be included on the tive Officer Alex Barker has been vember. lating to childcare issues was tically diverse backgrounds. next agenda include estab- visiting businesses to talk to owners and discussed at length particu- All agreed that these issues lishing priorities for actions managers to gather information about The first meeting will be held on larly matters concerning the need to be included and the and finding out more about their concerns and needs in areas such Monday, November 21. lack of coordinated family Implementation Framework the Welcome Strategy and as recruitment, retention, staff training, and information tech- If you are interested in participating in day care, public versus pri- will be updated to incorpo- Welcome Pack from Tom nology. this forum but have not yet nominated vate costs, opening times, rate actions around these Beever. The next meeting of He will report on his preliminary findings at the next meet- please contact Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 and recruitment and reten- themes. the Forum which will be ing. or by email to: [email protected]. tion of qualified child care Methods of communication held on November 22. The Business Survey is an action item listed in the Imple- mentation Framework of the Community Plan. UPCOMING FORUMS People operating home based businesses are encouraged to HAVE YOUR SAY! attend a three-hour workshop being held on Tuesday, No- Be part of the solution and come along to one of the upcoming vember 22, at 5.30pm in the Council Meeting Room. Community Plan forums to have your say and make a difference. Do you have an issue that you want raised at any of the Board meetings or Forums. With support from the Northern Regional Development Business Forum November 14 12.30pm Board, Alex Barker has organised 3 guest speakers. Do you have suggestions, ideas or feed- Arts & Culture November 21 7.30pm Tony Rose from Australian Taxation Office will talk on tax back that you want passed on for consid- requirements for home based businesses, what you need to Health Forum November 22 7.30pm eration at any of the meetings. do when starting up a new business and tax basics. Family & Youth November 22 7.30pm If so please send an email to Michelle David West will talk on business planning and local council Education & Workplace Training November 22 7.30pm requirements for starting up a business from home. Hales Executive Officer of the Commu- Sport and Recreation December 5 8pm Justine Sampson will talk about benefits of networking in nity Board community@roxbycouncil regional areas. The complete Roxby Downs Community Plan, developed by the .com.au or send a letter to Michelle at Please contact Alex Barker on 8671 0010 to register your Community Board in consultation with the local community over the past PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725 interest in attending. eighteen months, is now available for download at www.roxbydowns.com. 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 adn 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.

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SLIDING WINDOW. White aluminium 2.0 x 1.2metres, S100.00, Phone Denise Andamooka 8671 1239. Football Club Development Act, 1993 HEALTH Municipal Council of Roxby Downs NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 Applications invited for DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Coach Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with for the 2006 season. All the Council for a development assessment. Details of the application are as follows applications confidential. DEVELOPMENT No: 692/088/05 Contact: 8671 0404 APPLICANT: CHRIS HAINES ADDRESS: 17 PIONEER DRIVE, ROXBY DOWNS NATURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT: CARPORT AT Please send to FRONT OF DWELLING PO Box 65, Roxby Downs. SUBJECT LAND: 17 PIONEER DRIVE, ROXBY DOWNS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE: Volume 5431 Folio 55 New Players Welcome The application may be examined at the Offices of the MOTOR VEHICLES (contact above number). Council located at Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, during normal business hours and any person who desires to do Applications close December 2, 2005 so may make relevant representations in writing concerning PROTON SATRIA, 2000, registration no. this application to reach the Administrator, PO Box 124 XGU-250. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, air con. Roxby Downs, South Australia, 5725 no later than Thursday 5.00pm 24 November 2005. Excellent condition $8000.00, onco. Each person making a submission should indicate whether Phone Lisa 0407 237 920 or Scott 0417 Andamooka that person wishes to appear personally or be represented 899 447. by another party before the Council in support of that submission. Football Club Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of the RENTAL ACCOMMODATION Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Applications invited for Any enquiries to be directed to Steffany Woolford at the ACCOMMODATION in Andamooka, 1 Council on 86710 010. bedroom unit, suit single person or Bill Boehm couple. Fully furnished, Austar, central Head Trainer Administrator 10.11.05 location. Contact Andrè on 0429 930 546. for the 2006 season. All THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF applications confidential. THIS NOTICE POSITIONS VACANT Contact: 8671 0404 TRANSPORT / REMOVALS Please send to JOHNNO’S PO Box 65, Roxby Downs. New Players Welcome FURNITURE (contact above number). REMOVALS Applications close December 2, 2005 Port Lincoln

Support ♦ Free quotes Workers ♦ Professional Service Seeking applications for ♦ Local We are seeking people with experience in workplace support, ♦ Adelaide coaching, mentoring and training of people with disabilities and ♦ people who have experienced barriers to finding and maintaining U12 & U16 Coaches Interstate employment. Phone 8683 0647 Interwork is the largest disability open employment service in SA. And Junior Umpire Fax 8683 5394 We provide individualised placement, training and support to our Mobile 0414 645 614 clients. Co-ordinator for 7 Days a Week These positions are on a casual basis with variable hours, based in and around the Roxby Downs region. Support Workers assist 2006 season Case Managers to provide Clients with guidance, skills development and training, vocational counseling, and job preparation. Application stating relevant Pt Pirie An understanding of workplace practices and culture over a wide experience to: variety of occupations and industries is essential, as is experience & Adelaide working with or supporting people with various types of disabilities. Secretary, Leslie Adamson Depots Experience working with youth and the disadvantaged and 15 Willaroo St experience in coaching and mentoring is highly desirable. Antique & A current driver’s license and a reliable vehicle that can be used Roxby Downs Household Removals for work related travel within the Roxby Downs and surrounding Applications close Nov. 25th Local, Interstate & Country regions is essential. Storage & Delivery Specialists For a copy of a position description and position criteria please email [email protected] Applicants must address the requirements in the position description in their covering letter Ph: 0427 716 173 with a copy of their resume. Telephone enquiries are directed to THANK YOU Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie Craig Packard on (08) 8641 2460. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Craig Packard at Interwork Ltd PO Box 2124 Railway Station Building Port Augusta SA 5700 no later than Close of Johncor Transport Business on Wednesday 19th November 2005. Hickory’s Run Olive Grove Order groceries, meat, PUBLIC NOTICES fruit & veg from Port Augusta Marie & Greg from Hickory’s Run thank & surrounds with delivery the Roxby Downs community for their to your door in a AGM Roxby Downs Kindergarten will be LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs Aero Club, ongoing support & look forward to seeing refrigerated truck weekly holding their AGM on Monday, November phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, Jim you at the next Market Day. If we miss 14, 2005 at 7.30pm. Please come along Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy you, all the best for the Christmas period. For more information call to support your child’s future! Guest 0417 810 494. Orders can be placed at: speaker and supper provided. www.hickorysrun.com Ph: 0419 601 980

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, November 10, 2005 - Page 21 SPORT Limited edition signed prints of Night Owls bowling along LAWN BOWLS…Results from Roxby Downs ‘Night Owls’ lawn bowls, Game 5, are as follows: original pastel works On a beautiful night for bowls 14 of the nominated 16 teams turned up to play. Thankyou to all the subs that Framed filled in for the teams that were short. $200 Enterprise defeated Safety Biased 78 to 42 in a close fought game up until the half way mark then Enterprise Unframed clicked and had 4 good ends in a row to set up the win. $75 PBW and Associates had their second win for the season defeating Crowless, last seasons winners, 72 to 48. Better Halves and Rebels both had forfeits so played each other with the Better Halves being victorious 63 Photograph - Neil Ryan to 57. The young lads of Jack-Of-All-Trades had Local Artist DAVE KOVAC another good win defeating the AAs 71 to 49 leaving ON THE BALL...Jakob Smith, 6, leads the them in fourth spot overall. Available now – Contact Dave on 0409 726 252 pack at junior basketball. Yorkes defeated Carefactor 67 to 53 in a close fought game as did Beenham’s Bungups against Mackturns. Jim Bowden Junior basketball Bowls Reporter.

travelling strong SMASH... Nick JUNIOR BASKETBALL… Results for Roxby Backhouse Downs Junior Basketball Association from plays hard November 28 and 29, 2005. ball for the Under 12 Girls - No official games due to rain- Benders affected courts. Under 12 Boys - No official games during last due to rain-affected courts. week’s Under 14 Girls - Lightning 28 (T Mansell 18) d Suns volleyball 25 (E Grey 10). Breakers 28 (S Steff 12) d Flames match. 24 (D Orr 12). Under 14 Boys - Hawks 29 (S Allen 26) d Razorbacks 26 (M Bowden 8). Kings 35 (T Schott 13) d Pirates 32 ( E Sach/V Buza 10). Under 16 Girls - Breakers 49 (S Woodall 12) d Flames (R Sheppard 22). Under 16 Boys - Wizards 51 (M Barrand 29) d Raptors 43 (K Zeptner 14). Lakers 36 (T Paull 17) d Bullets 35 ( T Chesson 22). Under 18 Mixed - Opals 49 ( M Weaver 16) d Boomers 44 ( T Coombes 17). Photograph - Neil Ryan. Netball results Solid returns VOLLEYBAL...Results from Roxby Downs NETBALL...Results from Roxby Downs indoor volleyball on Monday, October 31, are Netball on November 2, 2005, are as as follows: follows: A-Grade - Prophets 94 defeated Benders 67 A-Grade - Gecko Girls defeated makladies (D VonThein). B-Grade - Nancys defeated 24 (B Schultz). Block It 83 (M Hobbs). B-Grade - Keeches 34 def Tandales 17 (S Wissell). Miners 36 def Shorties 1 (D Judd). Pink Laides 23 def Playas 10 (L Allen). Summer tennis competition Mixed - Makrats 41 def Alle katz 23 (N SUMMER TENNIS...Results from Round 3, Roxby Backhouse) Spankees def Playas on a Downs Tennis summer competition, are as follows: forfeit. Bowheelers 28 def Miners 15 (C November 4, 2005 - Flatheads 12 sets 89 games Cooper) and Hornridge 38 def Isotopes 16 defeated Squid 6 sets 80 games. (R Briggs). November 5, 2005 - Swordfish 11 sets 84 games Netball finals draw for November 16, 2005: defeated Crafters 7 sets 72 games. 6pm - A-Grade Gecko Girls vs Cruisers. Flatheads currently top the premiership ladder with 5 6.50pm - B-Grade Keeches vs Miners. Blue points, 24 sets 188 games won and 187 games lost. Jays vs Pink Ladies. In second place, Swordfish stands at 3 points, 11 sets, 105 games won and 96 games lost, followed by Squid, 7.40pm - Mixed Alle Katz vs Hornridge. Crafters and Ball Hogs. 8.30pm - Mixed Makrats vs Bowheelers. Roger Scholefield, Roxby Downs Tennis Club.

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Saturday Gerard ‘Yogi’ Secker,  Wanderers. Woomera Cricket Reporter. Roxby Downs Cricket December 10, Assoc. 8:30am Saturday Roxby Downs Your Community Newspaper Wanderers vs Swing into tennis and Cricket Assoc 8:30am Rogues. Roxby. JUNIOR TENNIS… Roxby Downs tennis results for are offering you the chance to Rogues vs Wanderers. November 4 and 5, 2005, are as follows: November 12, Division 2: Singles - N Thomson 4 defeated D Kenny A KANGAROO Roxby 3. S Greenfield 3 def G White 1. G Greenfield 3 def Saturday E Greenfield 1. B Evans 4 def A Ryan 1. J Daly 4 def December 10, ISLAND Roxby Downs Cricket M Harper 2. J Lange 4 def F Crafter-King 1. Saturday Roxby Downs Junior Girls - Doubles - S Vanlaarhoven and C Lange HOLIDAY Assoc. 5:30pm Cricket Assoc 5:30pm 4 def N Trewartha and G Shields 1. B Evans and D WIN2 nights accommodation at the KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFRONT Woomera vs Olympic Kenny 4 def E Daly and H Wurfel 3. for 2 adults, twin share, in a Garden Chalet with Continental Olympic Dam vs Singles - E Daly 4 def H Wurfel 3. G Sheilds 4 def N Breakfasts. (Sponsored by KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFRONT and Dam. Woomera. Woomera. Woomera Trewartha 2. C Lange 4 def S Vanlaarhoven 0. PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL). Junior Boys Teams - Hewitts 5 sets 22 games def Return passenger ferry fares for 2 adults and a Federers 1 set 7 games. Doubles - T Hombsch and J standard vehicle with Kangaroo Island SeaLink. Kenny 4 def J Hombsch and N Hombsch 0. J Dear 2 adult fares on the SeaLink Highlights Day Tour. and A Blake 4 def T Hancock and J Christall 2. Prize is valid until December 1, 2006. Pool Opening Hours Division 1 - Singles - T Hombsch 4 def J Hombsch 1st November to 9th December, 2005 0. N Hombsch 4 def J Kenny 2. J Dear 4 def T Name: ______Hancock 1. A Blake 4 def J Christall 0. Roddicks 4 General Public: sets 21 games def Rafters 2 sets 12 games. Address: ______Weekdays 3pm to 6pm Doubles - N Fernandez and E Sach 4 def J Thomson Weekends 10am to 6pm ______and S Allen 0. T Harbridge and T Hill 4 def R White Lap Swimming Only: and L Ryan 0. ______Phone: ______Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6am to 8am Singles - N Fernandez 4 def J Thomson 3. S Allen 4 Please note changes to toddler pool hours due to def E Sach 2. T Harbridge 4 def L Ryan 1. R White 4 Conditions of Entry: Travel excluded during SA school holidays and long weekends. Prize is non-transferable or redeemable for cash. lifeguard legislative restrictions. Prize does not include personal expenses and is subject to availability, seasonal restrictions and the Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of def T Hill 3. Professionalism. Post your entry to “Phil Hoffmann Travel Competition”, PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or drop into the entry box at Increased opening hours for the School Holidays will the static display in the Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Competition starts August 18, 2005 and finishes last mail be published prior to 10th December. Premiership Table after completion of first round: 5pm, December 8, 2005. Total prize value is $934.40. Competition will be drawn at The Monitor office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on December 9, 2005 at 12 noon and the winner will be informed by phone. Winner will be published in December 15 edition of The Rafters - 4 points 61games. Hewitts - 4pts 59 games. Monitor Newspaper. “SA Lic No T05/3324”. Enquiries, please phone: 8671 0500 Roddicks - 4pts 56 games. Federers- 0pts 31 games. 

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KARATE… Getting down to their level, Sensei Malcolm Kadow teaches Willis Noll and Hannah Day how to really put their all into their katas at Roxby Downs Shotokan Karate.

SHOTOKAN KARATE…Roxby The new move was celebrated last Downs Shotokan Karate Club will this weekend with a training seminar hosted month join the world-wide Shotokan by Fourth Dan Sensei Malcolm Kadow Karate International group – offering - the SA President of Shotokan Karate new opportunities to local members. International (SKI). “It’s very exciting for our local club to Fouet encouraged more local families be accepted into this highly-regarded, to join the Roxby Downs Shotokan government-accredited organization,” Karate Club. instructor Tracy Fouet told The “Our club has a friendly, family- Monitor. orientated atmosphere, where all “With clubs in over 70 countries and students are encouraged to strive to more than two million students achieve their personal best within their worldwide, the SKI is the world’s individual physical capability,” she told largest Shotokan Karate association. The Monitor. “Roxby students will now be eligible “The first four lessons are free, so if you to enter interstate competitions with the are thinking of trying out martial arts, chance to make it into the national whether it be for self-defence, a chance squad. to enter competitions or purely for “SKI is also a member of the World exercise, come along and give it a go. Karate Federation which is the “We train Monday and Wednesday organization charged by the nights in the auditorium – five to12 International Olympic Committee to years, 6pm to 6.45pm and 12 years and bring karate to the Olympics. up, 6.45pm - 8pm.” “Who knows - we may have a future For more information, contact Tracy Olympian in our midst!” Fouet – 0400 894 429 or 8671 8226. Cricket coaching clinics JUNIOR CRICKET… The clinics offer both Prices for the week-long The South Australian group and individual clinics start at $67. Cricket Association will coaching. Bookings are now open offer cricket coaching for Participants can - contact Shaun Seigert players aged six years and choose either a four- on 8300 3838 or log up, in Roxby Downs, day (January 3-6) or onto during the January school five-day (January 9-13 www.cricketsa.com.au holidays. or 16-20, 2006) clinic. for further details.

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